Students from the 5th "a" class at the "St. St. Cyril and Methodius" Primary School in Sveti Vlas embarked on an exciting journey through time, skipping millennia to touch upon the mysteries of Prehistory. Through an integrated STEM lesson that skillfully combined history and civilizations, computer modeling and information technology, as well as fine arts, the fifth graders experienced not only a lesson in knowledge, but also a true creative adventure, awakening their imagination.
Preparation for this unusual journey began even before the lesson. The homework assignment was a challenge - creating an invitation to visit one of the Bulgarian caves that have preserved traces of ancient man. In the exciting hour, the students plunged into a virtual tour of some of the most famous prehistoric caves. The screen came alive with images from the Lascaux cave in France, Altamira in Spain, as well as the Bulgarian Magura and Bacho Kiro caves. The atmosphere was filled with curiosity as the children immersed themselves in the world of ancient people.
During this virtual journey, the students were provoked to reflect on the words of Pablo Picasso himself, said after his visit to the Altamira cave: "After Altamira, art is in decline". The children shared their thoughts and reflections, trying to decipher the meaning behind the opinion of the famous artist. They were looking for an answer to the question of why the art of prehistoric man, created only with charcoal and clay, continues to excite people today, centuries later. The questions were many, and the answers - sought by each of the students.
After the virtual journey, the fifth graders unleashed their imagination, becoming creators. Inspired by the clay tablet discovered in the mound near the village of Karanovo, they set about creating their own clay tablets. Then, with diligence, they printed prehistoric signs on them, riddles left by our ancestors. Some of the students, led by the inspiration of the figurine of the Mother Goddess, created their own clay figurines, symbols of fertility and the power of life.
With this lesson, the students from the 5th "a" class did not just learn about prehistoric man - they became him. In this unique lesson, knowledge, technology and art merged into one unforgettable experience. The lesson left lasting impressions and awakened genuine curiosity about the past and some of its unsolved secrets. The halls of the school could barely contain the enthusiasm of the children, who eagerly awaited the next challenge.