The Stone Age - Neolithic Britain

Explore life in Neolithic Britain with this comprehensive, engaging resource pack. Perfect for primary students learning about the Stone Age, this beautifully illustrated educational material brings ancient history to life through interesting facts, hands-on activities, and thought-provoking exercises.

What's Included:

Informative Reading Material:

• Detailed overview of Neolithic life in Britain (4000-2500 BCE)

• Topics covered: farming, food, tools & technology, homes & villages, jewelry & art, and famous monuments

• Features real archaeological sites including Skara Brae, Stonehenge, West Kennet Long Barrow, Ring of Brodgar, and Trethevy Quoit

• Fascinating "Did You Know?" facts (like Neolithic people being lactose intolerant!)

• Photographs of actual Neolithic sites taken by the author

Engaging Activities:

• Vocabulary matching exercises (Find the Synonym)

• True or False comprehension questions

• Extended response comprehension questions

• Grid coordinate mapping activity featuring a Neolithic village layout

• Creative writing prompt: "A Day in the Life" story

• Hands-on Grooved Ware pottery-making craft project with step-by-step instructions

Learning Support:

• Archaeological terms glossary

• Comprehensive vocabulary list with definitions and synonyms

• Complete answer key included

Curriculum Alignments:

UK National Curriculum:

• History KS2: Changes in Britain from the Stone Age to the Iron Age

• English KS2: Reading comprehension, vocabulary development, narrative writing

• Geography KS2: Use of grid references and map skills

Scottish Curriculum for Excellence:

• Social Studies: People, Past Events and Societies (First/Second Level)

• Literacy and English: Reading for information, vocabulary in context, creative writing

• Numeracy and Mathematics: Position and movement (grid coordinates)

Common Core Standards (US):

• CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RI.3-5: Reading informational text, determining main ideas, explaining connections

• CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.3-5: Narrative writing, research projects

• CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.L.3-5: Vocabulary acquisition and use

Australian Curriculum:

• History: Year 3-4 - The Past in the Present (Ancient civilizations)

• English: Year 3-5 - Reading and viewing, vocabulary, creating texts

• HASS: Using maps and geographical tools

Perfect For:

• Stone Age history units

• Cross-curricular literacy and history lessons

• Independent research projects

• Differentiated learning activities

• Home education

• Years 3-6 / Ages 7-11

Skills Developed:

✓ Reading comprehension ✓ Historical knowledge and understanding ✓ Vocabulary building ✓ Grid reference skills ✓ Creative writing ✓ Critical thinking ✓ Fine motor skills (pottery activity)

This resource requires no prep beyond printing and is suitable for whole-class teaching, small group work, or independent study. The authentic photographs and archaeological focus bring history to life for young learners.

Total Pages: 22 (including answer key)

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