UKS2 Topic Title: Stone Age to Iron Age Britain Block B: Ice Age Art
Learn about Ice Age art. Experiment with different techniques and styles as you create a coffee table
book all about Ice Age art, your own decorated cave, and engraved pieces of portable art – all inspired
by original Ice Age art!
Block B: Ice Age Art
[6 sessions]
Main outcome: History
Other outcomes: Geography, D&T, Art and Design, Maths, English.
By the end of this block you
will have achieved the
following outcomes:
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Developed a chronologically secure knowledge and understanding of British and
world history.
Constructed informed responses that involve thoughtful selection and
organisation of relevant historical information.
Learnt about the great artists, in this case the anonymous artists of the Ice Age
Developed their techniques, including their control and their use of materials.
Improved their mastery of art and design techniques, including drawing, painting
and sculpture with a range of materials [for example, charcoal, paint, clay].
Applied their understanding of how to strengthen, stiffen and reinforce more
complex structures.
Identified 3-D shapes, and know that angles are measured in degrees: have
estimated and compared acute, obtuse and reflex angles, and measured them in
degrees.
Identified the audience for and purpose of the writing, selecting the appropriate
form and using other similar writing as models for their own.
Given well-structured descriptions, explanations and narratives in speech.
Session 1: History and Art
and Design
Introduction to cave
paintings and engravings
Begin to learn about Ice Age
art, what it looked like and
what some common subjects
were. Understand the time
period in which this art was
created.
Children will
 Place cave paintings and engravings on a timeline of prehistory.
 Explain where the paintings have been found.
 Explain some reasons why people may have made the paintings.
 Create a coffee table art book showcasing the best Ice Age art!
Session 2: D&T, Art and
Design and Maths
Make a cave
Learn about the caves in
which Ice Age art has been
preserved. Make your own
geodesic cave and explore a
variety of techniques for
making it more realistic.
Children will
 Make a geodesic dome.
 Make choices on appropriate materials to use to make cave walls.
 Try out different methods of making joins and attaching paper onto the dome.
The links to the websites and the contents of the web pages associated with such links specified on this list (hereafter collectively referred to as the ‘Links’)
have been checked by Hamilton Trust (being the operating name of the registered charity, William Rowan Hamilton Trust) and to the best of Hamilton
Trust’s knowledge, are correct and accurate at the time of publication. Notwithstanding the foregoing or any other terms and conditions on the Hamilton
Trust website, you acknowledge that Hamilton Trust has no control over such Links and indeed, the owners of such Links may have removed such Links,
changed such Links and/or contents associated with such Links. Therefore, it is your sole responsibility to verify any of the Links which you wish you use.
Hamilton Trust excludes all responsibility and liability for any loss or damage arising from the use of any Links.
UKS2 Topic Title: Stone Age to Iron Age Britain Block B: Ice Age Art
Session 3: History and Art
and design
Make Ice Age paint for the
cave
Find out about the different
ways Ice Age people created
paints and colours and
experiment with a variety of
techniques. Use these
techniques to decorate your
caves.
Session 4: History and Art
and design
Research portable art
Discover a range of smaller,
portable examples of Ice Age
art. Learn about their
materials and construction
and discuss possible reasons
for their form and creation.
Children will
 Make their own paint.
 Try out different methods of applying paint to or engraving a surface.
 Apply some of their knowledge about prehistoric cave paintings to their creations.
Session 5: History and Art
and design
Make portable art
Explore a variety of
techniques that can be used
for making Ice Age style
portable art. Use these
techniques to create your
own portable art.
Children will
 Explain different ways that Ice Age portable art was made.
 Create their own piece of Ice Age sculpture using one or more techniques.
 Have an opinion about why Ice Age people made sculptures.
Session 6: History, Art and
design and English
Make an exhibition
Bring together everything
you have learnt to create an
informative and interesting
exhibition about Ice Age art.
Children will
 Evaluate their own and each other's artwork to put in an exhibition.
 Write a label for an exhibition.
 Prepare and conduct a tour.
 Apply their knowledge of historical information in the construction of the
exhibition and the tour.
Children will
 Place examples of portable cave art on a timeline of prehistory.
 Explain where the sculptures have been found.
 Explain some reasons why people may have made the sculptures.
 Add to their coffee table art book showcasing the best Ice Age art.
The links to the websites and the contents of the web pages associated with such links specified on this list (hereafter collectively referred to as the ‘Links’)
have been checked by Hamilton Trust (being the operating name of the registered charity, William Rowan Hamilton Trust) and to the best of Hamilton
Trust’s knowledge, are correct and accurate at the time of publication. Notwithstanding the foregoing or any other terms and conditions on the Hamilton
Trust website, you acknowledge that Hamilton Trust has no control over such Links and indeed, the owners of such Links may have removed such Links,
changed such Links and/or contents associated with such Links. Therefore, it is your sole responsibility to verify any of the Links which you wish you use.
Hamilton Trust excludes all responsibility and liability for any loss or damage arising from the use of any Links.
UKS2 Topic Title: Stone Age to Iron Age Britain Block B: Ice Age Art
Resources needed
Session 1
Provided: Coffee table book template (differentiated).
You will need: Computers with internet access.
Session 2
Provided: Making a geodesic dome guide; Ideas for making cave textured paper.
You will need: Newspaper; Sticky tape; Cardboard; Sugar paper; Glue; Sand; Clay; Paint.
Session 3
Provided: Making paint guide; Prehistoric cave painting techniques.
You will need: Charcoal; Chalk; Ochre coloured pastels (orange, brown, red); Vegetarian suet; Pestle
and mortar; Shells; Sticks; Straws; Feathers; Paintbrushes.
Session 4
Provided: Coffee table book portable art template; Selection of Ice Age portable art images.
You will need:
Session 5
Provided: Making Ice Age sculptures guide.
You will need: A number of bars of Pears soap; Air-drying clay or fimo™; Sticks and stones; Lamb ribs.
Session 6
Provided: Visitor feedback form.
You will need: Paper; Pencils; Tables / shelves / stands for displaying work.
The links to the websites and the contents of the web pages associated with such links specified on this list (hereafter collectively referred to as the ‘Links’)
have been checked by Hamilton Trust (being the operating name of the registered charity, William Rowan Hamilton Trust) and to the best of Hamilton
Trust’s knowledge, are correct and accurate at the time of publication. Notwithstanding the foregoing or any other terms and conditions on the Hamilton
Trust website, you acknowledge that Hamilton Trust has no control over such Links and indeed, the owners of such Links may have removed such Links,
changed such Links and/or contents associated with such Links. Therefore, it is your sole responsibility to verify any of the Links which you wish you use.
Hamilton Trust excludes all responsibility and liability for any loss or damage arising from the use of any Links.