<p>Create an Iron Age Hill fort Diagram is an invaluable teaching resource for helping to explain the importance of Iron Age hill forts. This resource encourages students to explore the question through engaging practical activities, such as creating a diagram of a hill fort. This lesson will draw on previously taught knowledge of Iron Age history, including Bronze and early Iron Age, the construction of Maiden Castle, the development of hill forts in the South West of England, and their use as fortified refuges or small towns following Roman conquest. This activity is part of the lesson, “Why was the creation of the Iron Age hill forts so important?”.</p><p>This interactive teaching resource includes features that make lesson planning simpler for teachers. These features include a discussion of the evidence for hillforts from the period, such as wooden walls, thatched roofs, and external ditches, as well as details about the defensive advantages of a hill fort, like one or more lines of ramparts, such as at Wat's Dyke and Cadbury Castle, and linear earthworks. The resource also provides background information about the late Bronze and early Iron Age in Britain for a comprehensive understanding of the period, such as weapons and enemies the people of the time faced, and what was needed to attack and defend a hill fort.</p><p>Using this teaching resource, teachers can easily engage their students in exploring the key question by guiding them through the creation of a hill fort diagram. By providing students with a practical activity, they will gain a greater understanding of the shape and construction of hillforts, and what enabled them to be effective in protecting people, land, and tools in a complex and turbulent period. As an extension, teachers can also introduce archaeological evidence for hill forts, such as graves and temples, to further expand the students’ understanding of the period.</p><p>Features:</p><ul><li>Discussion of evidence from the period, such as wooden walls, thatched roofs, and external ditches</li><li>An exploration of the defensive advantages of a hill fort, like one or more lines of ramparts, such as at Wat’s Dyke and Cadbury Castle</li><li>Linear earthworks</li><li>Background information about the late Bronze and early Iron Age in Britain, such as weapons and enemies the people of the time faced, and what is needed to attack and defend a hill fort</li><li>Practical activities, such as creating a diagram of a hill fort</li><li>Archaeological evidence for hill forts, such as graves and temples</li></ul><p>This teaching resource not only expands the students' knowledge of Iron Age hill forts, but also makes lesson planning easier for teachers. By providing features like background information, discussions of evidence from the period, and practical activities, teachers can easily guide their students through an exploration of Iron Age hill forts. The interactive nature of this teaching resource also encourages students to think critically and deepen their understanding of the topic in an engaging and enjoyable way.</p>

<p>To create a diagram of an Iron Age hill fort, one must first understand the key components that made up these ancient structures. Hill forts were strategic strongholds commonly built on elevated ground, which provided a natural advantage for defense. After conducting research and viewing educational resources, such as the BBC Teach video on hill forts, a detailed representation can be drafted.</p>

<p>Your diagram should depict a fortified settlement, typically enclosed by a defensive wall that follows the contours of the hill it's built upon. The wall, often made of timber or stone, would be surrounded by one or more ditches to hinder attackers. At the entrance, there should be a gateway, which is the controlled access point to the fort. Inside the walls, you would find roundhouses, which were the primary dwellings of the inhabitants, with conical thatched roofs and circular walls. Also include a granary, a storage structure for preserving food supplies, essential for the community's survival. Make sure to label each part of the fort clearly: the ditch, gateway, defensive wall, roundhouse, and granary.</p>

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Why was the creation of the Iron Age hill forts so important? - Teacher notes

'The importance of Iron Age hill forts' is a resource from 'Why was the creation of the Iron Age hill forts so important?', a Year 3 History lesson from the unit Stone age. This lesson uses an enquiry-approach method, and will facilitate students answering the question 'Why was the creation of the Iron Age hill forts so important?'

The importance of Iron Age hill forts

'Iron Age hill forts - Writing task' is a resource from 'Why was the creation of the Iron Age hill forts so important?', a Year 3 History lesson from the unit Stone age. This lesson uses an enquiry-approach method, and will facilitate students answering the question 'Why was the creation of the Iron Age hill forts so important?'

Iron Age hill forts - Writing task

Year 3 History lesson from the unit Stone age. This lesson uses an enquiry-approach method, and will facilitate students answering the question 'Why was the creation of the Iron Age hill forts so important?'

Why was the creation of the Iron Age hill forts so important?

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<h2>Bring the Bronze Age to Life in Your History Lessons</h2><p>This resource fits into the UK National Curriculum for History by providing a creative and interesting way for students to explore a relevant period in British history. By discussing evidence, background information, and practical activities, students will develop an understanding of how Iron Age hill forts were built and used in Britain. They will gain an insight into the defensive advantages offered by these fortifications, and learn how they were used to protect people, land, and tools during a turbulent period. With this knowledge, students can build their understanding of the significance of Iron Age hill forts in British history, as well as deepen their understanding of the relevance of this period to their own lives.</p><h2>Help Your Year 3 Students Step Back in Time</h2><p>This resource can be used to help teachers of year 3 History easily teach their students about the importance of Iron Age hill forts. With the interactive elements, such as diagrams and activities, teachers are able to encourage their students to think critically and gain an understanding of the topic. Furthermore, the resource covers a range of important topics in British History, such as Bronze and late Iron Age, Maiden Castle, and hill forts in the South West of England, and provides teachers with an overview of this period for teaching. As a result, teachers will find that this resource makes lesson planning simpler and more comprehensive.</p><h2>Focus Education</h2><p>Focus Education is a family-run company with 30 years of experience as a curriculum writer and publisher. They provide educational resources, including books and downloads, and expert consultancy services to primary schools, academies, and early years' settings both in the UK and internationally. 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With affordable pricing plans, Pango makes it easy for teachers to access high-quality content quickly and easily, so they can save time, reduce stress, and find the exact resources they need exactly when they need them.</p><h2>FAQ</h2><h3>How does the Iron Age Hill fort Diagram resource fit into the UK National Curriculum for History?</h3><p>The Iron Age Hill fort Diagram resource fits into the UK National Curriculum for History by providing a creative and interesting way for students to explore a relevant period in British history. By discussing evidence, background information, and practical activities, students will develop an understanding of how Iron Age hill forts were built and used in Britain.</p><h3>What are the advantages of using this resource to teach students about Iron Age Hill forts?</h3><p>The advantages of using this resource to teach students about Iron Age Hill forts include the interactive elements, such as diagrams and activities, which encourages students to think critically and gain a deeper understanding of the topic. Additionally, the resource covers a range of important topics in British History and provides teachers with an overview of this period for teaching, making lesson planning simpler and more comprehensive.</p><h3>What is Pango?</h3><p>Pango is an intuitive, user-friendly education platform specifically tailored for busy teachers. It offers a comprehensive range of primary curriculum resources for Science, Maths, English, PSHE, History and Geography, personally tailored to each teacher's requirements.</p><h3>What features does the Iron Age Hill fort Diagram resource provide?</h3><p>The Iron Age Hill fort Diagram resource provides features that make lesson planning simpler for teachers. These features include a discussion of the evidence for hillforts from the period, such as wooden walls, thatched roofs, and external ditches, as well as details about the defensive advantages of a hill fort, like one or more lines of ramparts, such as at Wat's Dyke and Cadbury Castle, and linear earthworks. The resource also provides background information about the late Bronze and early Iron Age in Britain for a comprehensive understanding of the period, such as weapons and enemies the people of the time faced, and what was needed to attack and defend a hill fort.</p><h3>What does Pango offer teachers?</h3><p>Pango offers teachers access to thousands of teaching resources and award-winning publishers and providers to bring users the most relevant content all under one roof. Pango curates lesson plans, worksheets, presentations, assessments, and more to meet every teacher's particular needs. With affordable pricing plans, Pango makes it easy for teachers to access high-quality content quickly and easily, so they can save time, reduce stress, and find the exact resources they need exactly when they need them.</p>

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