Braintree District Museum
Education Programme
Stone Age to
Iron Age
This package is a great way to bring the prehistoric period
to life for your pupils through practical, hands-on activities.
Curriculum Links
KS1
• Significant
historical events, people and
places in their own locality.
KS2
• Changes
in Britain from the Stone Age
to the Iron Age.
Workshops
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02
03
Introduction to
Archaeology
Stone Age
Tools
Cave
Painting
Pupils will discover how archaeologists
uncover the stories of the past and then
carry out their own mini dig. They will use
real archaeological equipment and sort
the finds that they uncover. They will learn
about three Prehistoric periods; the Stone
Age, the Bronze Age and the Iron Age.
Pupils will get the chance to explore
a range of real Stone Age tools, learn
about flint knapping and create their
own replica hand axe or arrowhead to
take home with them.
Following an introduction to prehistoric
cave paintings and an exploration of
animal finds, pupils will be asked to
create their own class cave painting using
natural materials.
Lunch
Visit the Museum Shop
We have indoor lunch facilities for
schools to use.
Don’t forget to tell us if you are planning on visiting the Museum Shop.
Goody bags also available.
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T: 01376 325266 / W: braintreemuseum.co.uk