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You are part of a group of early workers tasked with moving this massive stone to create a monument like Stonehenge. Write a story about your journey—how do you and your team work together to move the stone using only the tools and resources available at the time? Describe the challenges you face, the creative solutions you come up with, and what the finished monument will mean to your people.

Inspired by the following: CNN news article

What tools and resources do you think early farmers had to move large stones?

How do you think teamwork would be important in moving such a massive stone?

What challenges might the group face on their journey?

Can you imagine any creative solutions the farmers might come up with?

How might the landscape and environment affect their journey?

What do you think the finished monument would look like?

Why do you think creating a monument like Stonehenge was important to early people?

What kind of stories or traditions might this monument inspire in your tribe?

How would you feel if you were part of this team and your mission was successful?

What lessons could we learn from early farmers about solving difficult problems?