The Stone Age

Topics Year 2/3
This unit is part of Stone Age to Iron Age Britain Introduction to Stone Age to Iron Age Britain

Objectives

History

  • Develop a chronologically secure knowledge and understanding of British history establishing clear narratives within and across the periods they study.
  • Note connections, contrasts and trends over time and develop the appropriate use of historical terms.
  • Construct informed responses that involve thoughtful selection and organisation of relevant historical information

English

  • Participate in discussions, presentations, performances, role-play, improvisations and debates.
  • Retrieve and record information from non-fiction.

Lesson Planning

Learn about the Stone Age, add some details to that bit of the timeline, and find out what makes the Neolithic so different from the rest of the Stone Age.

Teaching Outcomes:

  • To research the Stone Age in more detail to add to the timeline.
  • To summarise research findings.

Children will:

  • Demonstrate their grasp of chronology by using a timeline.
  • Carry out research to address historical questions.
  • Give a verbal report about their research.

You Will Need

  • Paper and pencils
  • Web enabled devices