Prehistory with Newcastle University
Offered By: YouTube
Course Description
Overview
Explore the fascinating world of prehistory through a series of engaging lectures and demonstrations from Newcastle University. Delve into ancient craftsmanship by learning about stone tools and flint knapping techniques. Discover the art of making prehistoric pottery and understand how archaeologists reconstruct these ancient vessels. Uncover the mysteries of Iron Age bog bodies and their significance in understanding past cultures. Gain insights into Iron Age architecture by examining roundhouses and their construction. Journey back to the Stone Age to appreciate the beauty and meaning of cave art. This comprehensive exploration of prehistory offers a hands-on approach to understanding our ancestors' lives and technologies, perfect for enhancing KS2 history curriculum.
Syllabus
Stone Tools & Flint Knapping.
Making Prehistoric Pottery.
Iron Age Bog Bodies.
Reconstructing Pottery in Archaeology.
KS2 Prehistory: Iron Age Roundhouses.
KS2 Prehistory: Stone Age Cave Art.
KS2 Prehistory: Bog Bodies.
Taught by
Archaeosoup
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