The Iron Age.

Who were the Celts and why did they use iron?

In today's lesson we will be learning about the Iron Age and all the links to help you are at the bottom of the page.

Firstly, watch my teaching video that also explains the tasks for today.

You will then need to watch the Oak Academy video, that includes a fun quiz at the beginning, then use the information from the video to complete these statements, in order to complete Challenges 1 & 2:

1. The ........................ were the first people to use iron. They used iron to ..........................., because it ..................

2. The names of the Celtic tribes in our area were ............................................

3. There is not much evidence from the Iron Age because .........................................

4.  The advantages of building hill forts were: .................................................... 

5. We learned from the Roman writer Ptolemy that when the Celts went to battle, they ............................ 

Challenge 3:

Use the information from the video, plus from the slides at the bottom of the page to make your own fact sheet about the Iron Age. Include information that you have found interesting and perhaps also include drawings and colour to make it look attractive!

I have attached a template, if you would like to use, by printing off, or copying....but do feel free to present your information in your own way too!