Author: Amanda McGarrigle

Topic
Bronze Age to Iron Age

Background Information
This unit will teach the class to explore pre history. The Bronze Age is a historical period which is characterised by the use of bronze. The Iron Age is a period of history which is characterised by the use of iron. The Bronze Age started around 2000BC and transitioned into the Iron Age around 1000BC ending around 43AD. The Bronze Age and Stone Age show key development in human behaviour as well as development in tools and changes in lifestyle.

In this unit the children will…
Recreate settlements for the Iron and Stone Ages.
Consider the importance of art and culture in this period of history.
Consider the use of farming.
Compare the technological advances.
Compare the similarities and differences between the different stages of pre history.

By the end of this unit….
All children can:
Identify the periods of pre history.
Discuss the tools used in this period.
Identify the timeline of these periods.
Participate in group work.
Define some key words.
Most children will:
Define most key words.
Explore the similarities and differences between these periods of time.
Consider the importance of technological developments during this time.
Begin to explore how this period of time may have impacted upon modern life.
Some children will:
Explain and identify the importance of the development of humankind during this period.
Evaluate how this period of time has had an impact upon modern society.

Key Vocabulary
Stone
Iron
Tools
Settlements
Farming
Technology
Pre history
Culture
Art
Development