'What has helped us to build a picture of what happened during the stone age period? - Presentation' is a resource from 'What has helped us to build a picture of what happened during the stone age period?', a Year 3 History lesson from the unit Stone age. This lesson uses an enquiry-approach method, and will facilitate students answering the question 'What has helped us to build a picture of what happened during the stone age period?'

Understanding the Stone Age period in Britain has been greatly enhanced by archaeological discoveries and research. Key sites like Skara Brae and Stonehenge have played a pivotal role in shaping our knowledge of this era. Skara Brae, a well-preserved Neolithic settlement in the Orkney Islands, was uncovered in the mid-19th century after being hidden beneath a sand dune for centuries. The site has offered an extraordinary glimpse into the lives of its inhabitants, revealing details about their homes, furniture, and daily activities. Similarly, the prehistoric monument of Stonehenge in Wiltshire has intrigued historians and archaeologists alike. Its construction dates back thousands of years, and it has long been associated with mystery and speculation regarding its original purpose, from astronomical observatory theories to a sacred burial ground.

Archaeological findings at these sites have been invaluable in piecing together the past. At Skara Brae, the discovery of circular stone houses with intact furniture such as beds, dressers, and hearths has provided a tangible connection to the Neolithic way of life. Meanwhile, Stonehenge's massive stone arrangements and the human remains found nearby have led to various interpretations about its use, including ritualistic ceremonies and funerary practices. These sites, along with other archaeological evidence, have allowed historians to construct a more accurate and detailed narrative of life during the Stone Age, shedding light on the evolution of human settlement, technology, and culture from the beginning of the Stone Age to the end of the Iron Age in Britain.

'What has helped us to build a picture of what happened during the stone age period? - Teacher notes' is a resource from 'What has helped us to build a picture of what happened during the stone age period?', a Year 3 History lesson from the unit Stone age. This lesson uses an enquiry-approach method, and will facilitate students answering the question 'What has helped us to build a picture of what happened during the stone age period?'

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What has helped us to build a picture of what happened during the stone age period? - Teacher notes

'Skara Brae - Info pack' is a resource from 'What has helped us to build a picture of what happened during the stone age period?', a Year 3 History lesson from the unit Stone age. This lesson uses an enquiry-approach method, and will facilitate students answering the question 'What has helped us to build a picture of what happened during the stone age period?'

Skara Brae - Info pack

'Skara Brae - Picture prompts' is a resource from 'What has helped us to build a picture of what happened during the stone age period?', a Year 3 History lesson from the unit Stone age. This lesson uses an enquiry-approach method, and will facilitate students answering the question 'What has helped us to build a picture of what happened during the stone age period?'

Skara Brae - Picture prompts

'How has Skara Brae helped us understand more about how people in Britain lived 5000 years ago? - Worksheet' is a resource from 'What has helped us to build a picture of what happened during the stone age period?', a Year 3 History lesson from the unit Stone age. This lesson uses an enquiry-approach method, and will facilitate students answering the question 'What has helped us to build a picture of what happened during the stone age period?'

How has Skara Brae helped us understand more about how people in Britain lived 5000 years ago? - Worksheet

'Stonehenge - Info pack' is a resource from 'What has helped us to build a picture of what happened during the stone age period?', a Year 3 History lesson from the unit Stone age. This lesson uses an enquiry-approach method, and will facilitate students answering the question 'What has helped us to build a picture of what happened during the stone age period?'

Stonehenge - Info pack

'Stonehenge - Picture prompts' is a resource from 'What has helped us to build a picture of what happened during the stone age period?', a Year 3 History lesson from the unit Stone age. This lesson uses an enquiry-approach method, and will facilitate students answering the question 'What has helped us to build a picture of what happened during the stone age period?'

Stonehenge - Picture prompts

This worksheet, which is part of a wider Stonehenge lesson, provides a comprehensive overview of Stonehenge, the huge ancient monument located on Salisbury plain, Wiltshire, England. It covers its construction in several stages, including its late Neolithic and Early Bronze Age origins, the name Stonehenge, the Horseshoe shape, and archaeological research. This resource is useful for teachers as it provides a comprehensive overview of Stonehenge, helping to make planning and teaching lessons on the Stone Age easier, provides a range of activities to engage students, and has been designed to differentiate learning for children of different abilities. It will help students to understand how archaeological research has helped us build a picture of what happened during the Stone Age. <h3>Features:</h3> <ul> <li>Comprehensive overview of Stonehenge's construction in several stages, including late Neolithic and Early Bronze Age origins</li> <li>Discussion of Stonehenge's huge stones, Outer Circle, Standing Stones, Heel Stone, Altar Stone, and Sarsen Stones</li> <li>Activities to engage students</li> <li>Differentiated learning activities</li> </ul> Using this lesson resource to plan and teach classes on Stonehenge is a great way to ensure student comprehension. The comprehensive overview and range of activities can help to engage children in learning more about Stonehenge, its huge stones, its Outer Circle, Standing Stones, Heel Stone, Altar Stone and Sarsen Stones. The activities have been designed to help differentiate learning for children of different abilities and to facilitate understanding of the significance of Stonehenge and its construction stages to the Stone Age and the Early Bronze Ages.

What do we know about Stonehenge? - Worksheet

Year 3 History lesson from the unit Stone age. This lesson uses an enquiry-approach method, and will facilitate students answering the question 'What has helped us to build a picture of what happened during the stone age period?'

What has helped us to build a picture of what happened during the stone age period?

Year 3

History

Stone Age

What has helped us to build a picture of what happened during the stone age period? - Presentation

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