Stories of Stonehenge

Historic landmarks, astronomy, math, and British geography are integrated in this intriguing exploration on the mysteries of Stonehenge.

• 1.

  Research the English marvel of Stonehenge. Learn about its location, likely origins, and possible purposes. Study photographs and pictures of the area to better understand the size and structure of this amazing site.

• 2.

  On watercolor paper, sketch a scene of Stonehenge using Crayola® Colored Pencils.

• 3.

  Using Crayola Crayons, color in the rocks of Stonehenge and grass around the stones. Press heavily with your crayons.

• 4.

  Cover your work area with recycled newspaper. Lightly cover your drawing with Crayola Watercolor Paints using Watercolor Brushes. The crayon will resist the paint, so the grass and stones pop out from the sky and soil. Dry.

Benefits

• Students understand that Stonehenge, in England, is one of the oldest (4,000+ years) and best-known astronomical calendar sites in the world.
• Students recognize that the purposes of Stonehenge and how it was constructed are unexplained mysteries.
• Students recreate their own crayon-resist landscape drawing of Stonehenge.

Adaptations

• Write a paper detailing the various explanations of how and why Stonehenge exists. What is your theory about its construction? About its use?
• Create other English landmarks, such as Big Ben. Display your structures in your classroom or school library.
• Use cardboard boxes to create a life-size Stonehenge scene. Calculate the weight of some of the larger stones. Research information about the possible sources of the stones and how they came to be in Stonehenge.