The evidence of the Paleolithic Era
I can explain what archaeologists think they know about the Paelolithic Era and the evidence it is based on.
The evidence of the Paleolithic Era
I can explain what archaeologists think they know about the Paelolithic Era and the evidence it is based on.
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Key learning points
- The Paleolithic Era took place between two million years ago and ten thousand years ago.
- Many of the types of Palelithic human who lived in Britain used stone tools, which were often made of flint.
- These tools, especially hand axes, are some of the main sources of evidence archaelogists have for this period.
- Archaeologists have worked out how Paelolithic humans might have used their hand axes.
- Archaeologists think that they probably used them to skin animals for clothing and strip branches for fire and shelter.
Common misconception
All humans living in the Stone Age were Homo sapiens.
Ensure pupils understand that there were different types of humans such as Neanderthals.
Keywords
Paleolithic Era - the Paleolithic Era is a time in history sometimes called the Early Stone Age
Nomadic - someone who doesn't settle in one place to live is nomadic
Hand axe - a hand axe is a prehistoric tool used for cutting
Flint - flint is a type of stone used to make tools in the past
Equipment
Trays of sand, laminated pictures of Paelolithic hand axes, footprints and bones.
Content guidance
- Contains subject matter which individuals may find upsetting.
- Contains conflict or violence.
Supervision
Adult supervision suggested.
Licence
This content is © Oak National Academy Limited (2024), licensed on Open Government Licence version 3.0 except where otherwise stated. See Oak's terms & conditions (Collection 2).
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a period in time when stone was used to make tools
a period in time before written records and writing systems
a period in time often called the Early Stone Age