The Iron Age

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

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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

Retrieve and record information from non-fiction.
Draft and write non-narrative material using simple organisational devices.

Lesson Planning

Learn about the Iron Age and add detail to the timeline. Debate what hillforts were for.

Teaching Outcomes:

To research the Iron Age in more detail to add to the timeline.
To write a report about the Iron Age.

Children will:

Demonstrate their grasp of chronology by using a timeline.
Carry out research to address historical questions.
Write a report about the changes in the Iron Age.

Planning

Provided Resources

Background information about the Iron Age
Research template for Iron Age
Report template

You Will Need

Paper and pencils
Web enabled devices

Weblinks

Series of timelines of prehistoric Britain with commentary from schoolprehistory.co.uk
Resources on different periods in prehistory from schoolsprehistory.co.uk
Article about Iron Age life from bbc.co.uk