Check it! - Stone Age - Year 3

Exploring the transformative period from the beginning of the Stone Age to the end of the Iron Age, Year 3 students delve into the significant changes that took place in Britain. To aid in their understanding and retention of this historical information, the lesson plan incorporates a variety of review techniques. These include 'Brain dump', where children can freely express all they remember; 'Give me FIVE', prompting them to recall five key points; 'Add to my mind map', allowing them to visually organise their knowledge; 'Expand and Elaborate', where they can discuss and build upon what they have learned; and 'Retrieval Pyramids', designed to help them retrieve information in a structured manner.

The educational journey includes discovering the importance of Stonehenge and examining the prehistoric village of Skara Brae, which provides invaluable insights into Stone Age life. Students are encouraged to check their understanding with activities like listing five facts about Skara Brae and the Iron Age, and discussing advancements due to the discovery of iron ore. The curriculum also prompts critical thinking by questioning the necessity of hill forts and the origins of evidence about Stone Age life. To ensure all pupils are engaged, the lesson plan sets expectations for different levels of difficulty in the questions posed, with the aim of fostering a comprehensive grasp of how Britain evolved throughout these prehistoric ages.