Tool Use through the Prehistoric Ages
History: KS2 National Curriculum, topic 1.2.2
Tool Use Through Prehistoric Ages
Tools in the Stone Age
- Stone Age people made tools from stone and wood.
- Stone Age tools helped people hunt, cut plants, and build shelters.
- Flint was a keystone used to make sharp tools.
- Bone and antler also helped make tools for fishing and sewing.
Tools in the Bronze Age
- Bronze is a metal made by mixing copper and tin.
- Bronze tools helped with farming, hunting, and making weapons.
- People also made bronze jewellery and tools for building homes.
- These tools showed new skills in metalworking technology.
Tools in the Iron Age
- Iron tools helped grow food and build larger villages.
- Iron Age people used iron to make sharp tools and weapons.
- Iron swords and shields helped protect people in battles.
- Iron ploughs helped farmers prepare the soil.
- Iron nails helped build stronger houses.
Test yourself on Tool Use through the Prehistoric Ages
What metals do you need to mix to get bronze?
What equipment helped prehistoric farmers prepare the soil?