Bronze and Iron Age Adventures
Journey through ancient metalworking times From shiny bronze to mighty iron Discovering how people lived long ago
The Amazing Bronze Age (2500-800 BC)
People discovered how to mix copper and tin to make bronze - much stronger than stone! They lived in round wooden houses with thatched roofs Farmers grew wheat and barley, and kept cattle and sheep Bronze axes, swords, and beautiful jewelry were made by skilled craftsmen Sticky fact: Bronze was so precious it was traded across Europe!
Bronze Age Detective Challenge!
Look at these Bronze Age artifacts Can you spot: a bronze sword, pottery bowl, round house, and farm animals? What do these tell us about how Bronze Age people lived? Think about what materials they used and how they got their food
The Mighty Iron Age (800 BC - 43 AD)
Iron was harder and cheaper to make than bronze - a game changer! People built hillforts on high ground for protection from enemies They grew new crops like peas and beans, and made better ploughs Warriors carried iron swords and shields, and wore chain mail armor Sticky fact: Iron Age people invented coins and had their own kings and queens!