Year 3 – Flint and Steel – Forest School – 9.9.26

Linking in with our current topic on ‘Stone Age,’ children in Year 3 began learning how our ancient ancestors used flint to make fire. After discussing the uses and dangers of fire and why and how Stone Age people used and harnessed it, pupils had a go at hitting pieces of flint together and giving it a smell! The children were amazed to find they could smell fire and smoke coming from the flint. Children then learnt how to use modern flint and steels to create sparks. Pupils had to demonstrate the safety measures needed to use them to keep themselves, their peers and the natural environment safe. If pupils were feeling confident, they could have a go at setting pieces of cotton wool on fire using the flint and steels in preparation for creating fires in the coming weeks. A great start Year 3!