Section 1

Welcome to our exciting new topic all about Cave Paintings! Have you ever wondered how people long ago used to make beautiful pictures on the walls of caves? Well, that's exactly what we're going to find out! Cave paintings are drawings or paintings that were made by people thousands of years ago. These special artworks can be found on the walls of caves all around the world. They show us what life was like a long, long time ago. Let's dive in and learn more about these incredible ancient paintings!

  1. What are cave paintings?
  2. Where can cave paintings be found?
  3. Why are cave paintings important?
  4. How old are cave paintings?
  5. What can cave paintings tell us about the past?

Section 2

Hi, my name is Emma and I am 6 years old. I want to tell you about an average day in my life. In the mornings, I wake up early and have a yummy breakfast with my family. Then, I go to school where I learn so many interesting things. Today, we learned about cave paintings! They are ancient drawings made by people long ago. It's so cool to think about what life was like back then.

  1. What is the name of the child who wrote this profile?
  2. How old is Emma?
  3. What did Emma learn about at school today?
  4. What are cave paintings?
  5. Why does Emma think cave paintings are cool?

Section 3

TV NEWS REPORT: In today's exciting news, we take you back in time to uncover the secrets of cave paintings! These ancient artworks were made by early humans thousands of years ago. They painted pictures of animals, people, and everyday life on the walls of caves. Archaeologists believe that these paintings were a way for our ancestors to communicate, tell stories, and express their culture. The colors used in the paintings were made from natural materials like rocks and plants. Isn't it fascinating to imagine what life was like for our early ancestors?

  1. Rearrange the letters to find the name of the ancient artworks created by early humans.
  2. Create a word using the letters: P-I-C-T-U-R-E-S.
  3. Unscramble the letters to find the color used in cave paintings made from rocks.
  4. Rearrange the letters to form a word that means "the study of ancient human societies."
  5. Create a word using the letters: A-R-T-I-S-T-S.

Section 4

In 1952, a remarkable discovery was made in County Kerry, Ireland. A group of archaeologists stumbled upon a hidden cave filled with ancient cave paintings. These paintings, estimated to be over 4,000 years old, depicted scenes of everyday life, animals, and symbols. The vibrant colors and intricate details amazed the experts, providing valuable insights into the culture and artistic abilities of Ireland's early inhabitants. The cave paintings were carefully preserved and are now displayed in a museum, allowing visitors to marvel at this ancient form of artistic expression.

  1. When were the cave paintings discovered in County Kerry?
  2. What did the cave paintings depict?
  3. How old are the cave paintings estimated to be?
  4. What insights did the cave paintings provide about Ireland's early inhabitants?
  5. Where are the cave paintings displayed now?