Heritage science

High school (ages 12+)
History & Culture

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/heritage-science

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Heritage science. Small Whale. https://smallwhale.org/articles/heritage-science. Accessed 2026-09-23. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. How big is Heritage science?Conservation, access (ICT tools), interpretation (archaeometry), management, and societal engagement
2. From the article, write the core discipline:Interdisciplinary scientific study of cultural and natural heritage
3. From the article, write the key research domains:Museums, galleries, libraries, archives; built historic environment; archaeology
4. What is heritage science?Heritage science is a field where scientists and people who study history work together to learn about and protect old treasures and natural places. It uses many types of science to understand why things change and how to keep them safe.
5. Why do scientists study old objects and places?Scientists study old objects and places to learn about the people who made them, how they were used, and how they can be protected. This helps us remember our past and share it with everyone.

Interdisciplinary Domain: A field of study that integrates knowledge and methods from multiple distinct academic disciplines.
Sustainable Use of Heritage: Managing and utilizing heritage resources in a manner that meets current needs without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own.
Archaeometry: The application of scientific methods and techniques to the investigation of archaeological materials and sites.