The Mesolithic Age

In history, the children have been learning all about the Stone Age. This week's earning has focussed on the Mesolithic Period, also known as the middle Stone Age. 

The children were given information and facts about this period and were encouraged to ask questions in class. We looked at where they would settle and why they would do this. We explored photographs of artefacts found from this period of history and through these artefacts learned about the weapons and tools used in Mesolithic times. The discussion about weapons, led us on to finding out about what the ate during this time and why this might affect where they chose to settle and find shelter. 

After the class discussion, the children worked in groups and travelled back in time. The children were told to imagine that they lived in the Mesolithic Age. They were given 7 things to consider: food sources, water, shelter, weapons and tools, clothing, fire and pottery. 

In their groups they had to rank these items in order of importance for survival. 
The children worked incredibly well in their group sand talked and discussed their ideas about which items were essential to live and which were not. They explained carefully their ranked list and worked well as a team. Each group presented their ideas to the rest of class at the end of the session and all children presented well and could explain their thinking.