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Prehistory in the Classroom:
Two Unique Experiences for Schools
Bring the ancient past to life with interactive talks and workshops that inspire curiosity, critical thinking, and wonder. Each session includes the unforgettable opportunity for students to hold real Stone Age tools — connecting them directly with the lives of our ancestors
Option 1: For Secondary / TOK Students
Prehistory & TOK: What Can We Really Know About the Ancient Past?
How do we know what we know about the past?
What happens when history runs out and only prehistory remains? This engaging talk challenges students to explore the boundaries of knowledge, evidence, and interpretation through the lens of prehistory.
Why book this session?
Direct links to IB TOK themes of knowledge, evidence, and interpretation
Encourages critical thinking through myths, debates, and questions
Hands-on exploration with authentic prehistoric stone tools
Cross-curricular appeal (History, Archaeology, Philosophy, Ethics)
Highlights include:
Myths vs. reality (Did humans live with dinosaurs? Did prehistoric people speak Portuguese?)
Timelines that reveal the depth of time
Analysis of Stone Age artefacts
Discussion of the known and unknowable in human history
👉 Ideal for IB schools, Philosophy classes, and secondary History enrichment.
Option 2: For Primary / Year 5 Students
Prehistory: Life Before History Began
What was life like thousands of years ago, before writing and books? How do we know what people ate, wore, or believed when they left no words behind? This fun and interactive workshop takes children back to the Stone Age and beyond.
Why book this session?
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Matches the KS2 History curriculum (Stone Age to Iron Age)
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Inspires curiosity with stories, activities, and hands-on learning
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Children handle real prehistoric stone tools, bringing the past alive
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Accessible and engaging for younger learners
Highlights include:
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Busting myths (Did people live with dinosaurs? Did cavemen wear animal skins?)
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Building timelines to understand change over time
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Thinking like archaeologists: how do we know what we know?
Perfect for Year 5 classes studying the Stone Age to Iron Age.
About the Speakers
Delivered by experienced educators John Iglar (Prehistoric Portugal)& Rob Butler (Walking through Time), these sessions combine expertise in teaching, archaeology, and philosophy to spark curiosity and bring the past to life.
