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Tribal names and totem animals

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

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Objectives

History

  • Continue to develop a chronologically secure knowledge and understanding of Britain, local and world history, establishing clear narratives within and across the periods they study.
  • Know about changes in Britain from the Stone Age to the Iron Age, including Iron Age Art and Culture.

Art

  • Improve mastery of art and design techniques; Produce creative work, exploring their ideas and recording their experiences.

Lesson Planning

In this session the children explore the Iron Age tribal names and totem animals and design an authentic totem animal ready for the Tribal meeting.

Teaching Outcomes:

  • To understand some of the beliefs of Iron Age people, including tribal names and totem animals.
  • To design a totem animal and understand its significance.

Children will:

  • Understand the beliefs and significance behind tribal names and totem animals for the Iron Age people.
  • Design own totem animal in authentic Iron Age style.
  • Understand the powerful significance for the Iron Age person of choosing a totem name.

You Will Need

  • Paper
  • Pencils
  • Black pen
  • String

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