mary seacole
Interesting resources on Florence Nightingale and Mary Seacole

Great resource on Mary Seacole  https://www.mylearning.org/stories/mary-seacole/199? There are three games and an interactive glossary, each one narrated by Mary Seacole. The…

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keystage history
Great blog on narrative v analytical writing at A level

If any of you are feeling that the A level history markschemes don’t make much sense you will draw consideable…

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poppy
Commemorating centenary of ending of World War One: Using fiction to teach about remembrance at KS1 and 2

Fiction provides opportunities for children to explore what life might have been like for people living during the war and,…

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elizabeth I
Great short video on how Elizabeth I manipulated her image

Great  video lasting just 6 mins during which an expert curator decodes the messages behind medals and miniatures. Really interesting….

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peterloo
Useful resource on Peterloo massacre KS3

Really useful short video on Peterloo , ‘Manchester’s Tiananmen square’. Presented as a graphic novel, the visuals are really clear…

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hardwick hall lesson
Excellent short video on Hardwick house for your enquiry on Tudor homes

Although designed for GCSE students i have watched the  3 minute video a number of times and its perfect for…

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keystage history
Famous people at KS1- new resources from BBC

Over the last few weeks I have been approached by several companies bidding for the contract to produce animated films…

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vikings
Great short 5 minute video on Vikings guaranteed fun!

If you’re looking for a clever, funny and informative overview of the Vikings that your Y5s will really enjoy go…

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