Years 3 and 4 Explore Stone Age and Roman Britain at Reading Museum

Students from Years 3 and 4 enjoyed a visit to Reading Museum, to get hands-on with the rich history of the town from Stone Age and Roman Britain. Beginning with a pre-history session, immersive activities were used to illustrate the timeline connecting climate change with human evolution. From early hunter-gatherers adapting to settled farming, the students traced the incremental developments that shaped our ancestors' lives.

Notable milestones included the discovery of fire and its role in fostering organised communities capable of constructing monuments like Stonehenge. A hands-on component allowed the students to touch Stone Age tools, providing a tangible link to the past and a deeper understanding of human development over millions of years.

Transitioning to Roman Britain, the students explored artifacts from the excavations at Calleva Atrebatum, Silchester. The gallery showcased a variety of finds, including; jewellery, glassware, pottery, sculpture, mosaics, iron tools and coins. Highlights included the Silchester eagle, the Iron Age Silchester Horse and the intriguing yet mistaken use of the damaged head of Seraphis as a cheese press!

The gallery provided insights into the daily life of a wealthy Roman citizen, the political and legal aspects of the Forum and Basilica, social scenes at the baths and the bustling activities of the town's shops, inns and workshops.

The visit served as a bridge between classroom learning and practical experiences, sparking curiosity and a tangible connection to the past that will undoubtedly enrich their ongoing studies.

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