Explore changes in Britain from the Stone Age to the Iron Age with this comprehensive KS2 History resource pack, combining a 34-slide PowerPoint presentation, 20 pupil activity pages and practical teacher support.

Designed for Years 3–6 (ages 7–11), the resource develops historical knowledge, chronological understanding and evidence-based reasoning.

WHAT’S INCLUDED

• 34-slide PowerPoint (.pptx) – 16:9 widescreen presentation with historical explanations, visuals, discussion questions and teacher speaker notes.
• 20 pupil activity pages – including timelines, vocabulary, source analysis, historical comparisons and enquiry tasks.
• 30-page activity booklet – supplied as an editable Word file (.docx) and printable A4 PDF (.pdf), containing the same activities.
• Teacher support – guidance, suggested six-part teaching sequence, activity answers, assessment materials and references.

TOPICS COVERED

• Mesolithic hunter-gatherers and early farming
• Skara Brae and Stonehenge
• Bronze Age metalworking and exchange
• Iron Age settlements, roundhouses and hillforts
• Change, continuity and prehistoric misconceptions

PREHISTORIC BRITAIN MYSTERY CASE FILE

A distinctive classroom investigation in which pupils examine eight clues, evaluate archaeological evidence and develop reasoned conclusions.

Using a constructed historical scenario, pupils distinguish observations from inferences, consider uncertainty and compare possible explanations.

ASSESSMENT AND CLASSROOM USE

Includes an independent 12-mark assessment, a marking guide and reflection activities to help teachers review pupil understanding.

Suitable for KS2 History lessons, prehistoric Britain topics, historical enquiry, independent activities and knowledge assessment.

KS2 History | Years 3–6 | Ages 7–11