This How Did Early Humans Survive KS2 lesson explores how people lived in the Stone Age, including hunting, gathering, shelter, fire, tools and adaptation to harsh environments. Pupils learn about hunting and gathering, the importance of fire, the development of tools, early communication, teamwork and adaptation.

Through clear explanations, guided discussion and independent tasks, pupils develop their understanding of how survival skills evolved over time and how these early developments laid the foundations for later societies.
What Pupils Learn in This How Did Early Humans Survive KS2 Lesson
This KS2 Stone Age: How Did Early Humans Survive? Lesson Includes:
Editable PowerPoint presentation (19 slides)

Clear explanation of hunting, gathering and food sources

The role of fire in survival

Development of tools and shelters

Communication and early social cooperation

Climate change and adaptation

Guided recall and discussion questions

Think–Pair–Share activity

Independent task with choice of differentiated activities

Plenary reflection questions

Why This Stone Age KS2 Lesson Works:
✔ Designed specifically for KS2 pupils (Years 3–6)
✔ Supports UK National Curriculum – History
✔ Builds chronological understanding of early human development
✔ Encourages historical reasoning and explanation
✔ Includes assessment opportunities within the slides
✔ No preparation needed – ready to teach