There is no set way to learn from archives – that’s what makes them so fun! Please use the information provided in any way you like, however if you are looking for some structured activities or ideas, we have provided some for you here.
Pre-Prepared Activities
Below are links to pre-prepared activities. You can print these out or use them as a template to create your own activities. Answers for the Highlands and Islands Medical Service can be found in the Am Baile Dewar Centenary Exhibition.
Health Wordsearch
Find Health themed words!
Health Diagram
Use this spider diagram to list things you think are important for good health
Highlands and Islands Medical Service Quiz
Test your knowledge on the Highlands and Islands Medical Service!
Other Ideas
- Make a list of as many sports you can think of. Then go and have a look online and see how many more you can find. What’s the most unusual one?
- Pick a sport and research it. Make a poster with pictures and information. What is the aim of the game? How many people play it? Is it played all round the world? Do you need any equipment?
- Someone being kind to you can really help your mental health. Why not use the spider diagram to note all the things you like about a family member or friend and give it to them to make them smile?
- What equipment do you think a doctor needs to do his/her job? Why don’t you draw a picture of a doctor’s bag and fill it with all the items you can think of?
- William Baillie’s letter is written phonetically (with all the words written as they sound). Try reading it out loud to see if you can understand what he meant (if you get stuck there’s a typed copy!).
- Try writing your own letter phonetically and give it to someone in your house to try and understand.
