The Bronze Age and the Iron Age

In this unit, the children will explore the key features of the Bronze and Iron Ages, and come to conclusions about the developments within the periods. Links will be made to the Stone Age period, which they may have studied in the autumn term. Throughout the unit, the children will use a variety of sources of evidence to investigate the period, including archaeological evidence with a focus on the Amesbury Archer, the Lindow Man, Roman written accounts of the Celts and reconstruction drawings of both periods. Differing interpretations of evidence will be considered. Where possible, options to study local sites have been included.

How can parents / carers support learning at home?

• Visit Manchester Museum to explore the metalwork from the Bronze and Iron Age. Explore the Iron Age stave chain displayed and talk about what we can learn from these items about life at the time.