Stone tools

Stone tools are tools made out of rocks. People have been making these tools for a very long time, even before there were machines or factories.

To make a stone tool, you need a rock that is strong enough to be worked without breaking. You then use another rock, usually harder than the one you are working on, to strike the edges or surfaces you want to shape. This process is called flaking.

Different types of stone can be used to make different types of tools. For example, flint is a popular material for making sharp blades because it fractures in a way that creates a super sharp edge.

Stone tools were very important to early humans because they made life easier. They could be used for things like hunting, cutting meat or plants, and making clothes or shelter.

Today, we don't use stone tools as much, but they are still used by some people for traditional crafts or to make pieces of jewelry.