'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 is an iconic prehistoric monument located on Salisbury Plain in Wiltshire, England, and is one of the most famous sites in the United Kingdom. The construction of Stonehenge dates back to between 3500 and 5000 years ago, ranging from 3000 BC to 1500 BC. This monumental structure has captivated the imagination for centuries, with its mystical aura and unique presence. In the Middle Ages, it was believed that the monument was conjured by magic and erected by Celtic Druids. The sheer scale and the enigmatic construction of Stonehenge have long intimidated and fascinated, marking it as a sacred site for ancient civilisations.

Archaeologists and historians have pondered over Stonehenge's purpose, with early theories suggesting it was the work of Druids during the Iron Age. However, the discovery of bones predating even the Stone Age has reshaped these theories. The arrangement of the stones and the human remains found on site, which often include women and young children, have led to the widely accepted theory that Stonehenge was used for sacrificial rituals. Debates continue about its true purpose, with some experts proposing it was an astronomical observatory or a place of healing, while others believe it was a site for significant funeral ceremonies, particularly during the solstices. The ancient Britons are thought to have conducted special rituals at Stonehenge, especially on the longest and shortest days of the year, aligning with their belief in the profound influence of the Sun and Moon.

'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?'

Presentation

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

'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?'

Teacher notes

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 - 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

Stonehenge - Info pack

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