Bronze Age tools

Topics Year 4/5
This unit is part of Stone Age to Iron Age Britain Technology and Tools

Objectives

History

  • Develop a chronologically secure knowledge of Bronze Age technology.

Science

  • Investigate reversible and irreversible changes.

Lesson Planning

Make a timeline of Bronze Age tools and make a miniature chocolate Bronze Age axe.

Teaching Outcomes:

  • To make a timeline of Bronze Age tools and add to their collection of edible prehistoric tools.
  • To make a miniature chocolate Bronze Age axe.

Children will:

  • Sort bronze tools by date or time period.
  • Explain the method of bronze-casting.
  • Predict the reversible and irreversible changes.

You Will Need

  • Air drying clay or FiMo
  • Alginart moulding powder and water (Warning - keep instructions away from children)
  • Cooking chocolate