Stone Age Archaeological Dig Starter Pack

Bring the Stone Age to life in your classroom with the Stone Age Archaeological Dig Starter Pack. This engaging kit is perfect for hands-on learning and provides students with a tangible connection to prehistory. As children carefully excavate and explore the artefacts within, they will gain valuable insights into how early humans lived, worked, and survived during the Stone Age period.

The kit is designed to replicate the process of an archaeological excavation, giving children the chance to take on the role of archaeologists and make discoveries as they uncover Stone Age artefacts. This unique approach helps children develop critical thinking skills while learning about one of the most fascinating periods of human history.

The Stone Age Archaeological Dig Starter Pack Includes:

• Replica Mammoth Tooth Necklace: This impressive necklace is a replica of those worn by early humans. It highlights the importance of mammoths during the Stone Age, both for their size and the resources they provided, including food, clothing, and materials for tools and ornaments. The necklace is a significant example of Stone Age craftmanship.
• Flint Arrow and Flint Blade: Flint tools were essential for survival in the Stone Age. The arrowhead was used for hunting, while the flint blade would have been used for cutting, scraping, and preparing food. These tools demonstrate the resourcefulness of early humans and their ability to shape materials to suit their needs.
• Three Fragments of Replica Period Pottery: Pottery is a key part of archaeological studies, as it provides clues about daily life. These fragments allow students to understand how early humans created and used containers to store food, water, and other essentials. The pottery is made to resemble those found from Stone Age sites.
• Two Small Brushes: Archaeologists use brushes to gently remove soil and uncover fragile artefacts. These brushes are included to allow children to carefully excavate their findings, replicating the professional techniques used in real archaeological digs.
• Palette Knife: This small tool is used by archaeologists to delicately scrape away earth from the artefacts. It is included to teach children the importance of careful handling and precision when uncovering historical items.
• Storage Gratnells Tray: Everything is neatly stored in a Gratnells tray, which makes organisation and storage easy. The tray ensures that artefacts can be carefully preserved and transported between activities or classrooms.

Educational Benefits:

• Hands-On Learning: Students will engage with history in a hands-on, interactive way, which is an effective approach for visual and tactile learners. By physically uncovering artefacts, students gain a deeper understanding of history and archaeology.
• Encourages Critical Thinking: As students examine each artefact, they will develop their skills in deduction, inference, and historical analysis. They will make connections between the tools they find and the ways early humans lived.
• Promotes Teamwork and Problem-Solving: Students will work together to excavate the artefacts, sharing tools and discussing what they find. This fosters communication, collaboration, and critical problem-solving as they try to piece together the story of the past.
• Reinforces Classroom Learning: The kit complements existing lessons on the Stone Age by giving students the opportunity to handle real-life replicas of Stone Age tools and artefacts. It also connects to broader topics like early human survival, the development of early technologies, and the progression of societies.
• Real-World Archaeology Skills: Using the tools and methods of archaeologists, such as brushes and palette knives, helps students learn about the scientific processes used to uncover and preserve history.
• Perfect for a Classroom Archaeological Dig: The kit allows teachers to set up an exciting and immersive archaeological dig experience in the classroom. Students can "excavate" their finds over several sessions, which helps to reinforce concepts of time and patience.

Suitable for:

• KS1 and KS2: This kit is designed for children in Key Stage 1 and Key Stage 2, making it versatile for a range of age groups. It can be used in history, science, or archaeology lessons.
• Group Activities: The pack is ideal for group or pair work, encouraging collaboration and teamwork while exploring the exciting world of archaeology.
• Classroom and Home Learning: While the kit is designed for classroom use, it can also be a valuable resource for home learning projects or homework assignments.

Please note: Contents may vary (sand not included).