Picture match - Stone Age

In this engaging picture match activity, students are encouraged to connect their knowledge of Britain's prehistoric past with visual representations of various archaeological finds and structures. They are presented with a list of eight items, ranging from significant Stone Age and Iron Age landmarks, such as Skara Brae and Stonehenge, to artefacts like flint and Iron Age arrowheads, as well as examples of prehistoric art and architecture including cave paintings and an Iron Age house. Each item on the list corresponds to a numbered picture, and students are tasked with matching the correct number to each picture, with the opportunity to score 2 points for every right answer. The activity is designed to be completed within a 10-minute timeframe.

The activity not only tests students' recognition skills but also prompts them to contemplate the broader question of how Britain evolved throughout the prehistoric era, from the dawn of the Stone Age to the culmination of the Iron Age. This reflective question encourages students to think about the significant cultural, technological, and societal transformations that occurred during these periods. They are invited to consider the development of early human settlements, the advancements in tool-making, the shift from nomadic to more settled lifestyles, and the emergence of more complex social structures, all of which shaped the course of British history before the advent of written records.