KS2 Stone age – Iron age Package
Stone age paintings – Learn how to make amazing stone age paint. Using a stick
or feather try drawing stick figures, animals and symbols. Experiment with different
pigments found at the wood, Or try painting on a stone or pebble. These paintings
have been found in caves in Britain, France and Spain and are thought to have been
done as far back as 40,000 years ago!
Neolithic stone balls and clay pots – Make a neolithic stone ball, made from
clay. Once you have made the shape, use natural objects found from the wood to
carve the ball. No-one really has a clue what these balls are all about! Find out how to
make them and ideas from archaeologist have had about what they were used for!
Foraging, Tracks and Trappings - Finding wild foods can be the difference
between life and death, In ancient Britain they would follow the season and food.
From as little as 5 children were taught how to hunt and skin animals making food
and clothes for there family. Following animal tracks to hunt for food. Learn and
create a trail for your class to follow back to base camp.
You can go foraging for wild foods and learn some basic trapping techniques. Most
importantly, you will learn how to identify the dangerous plants and know what you
are dealing with before tucking in.
Shelter Building – A typical stone age family did not live in a house, or even a
cave, though they sometimes use rocks and caves to shelter for a while. They moved
around setting up camps in good places where food can be found nearby. Learn how
to make a shelter for protection from the weather and wild animals.