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Using story in your history teaching at KS2 – 10 top tips

I’ve just finished watching one of the more powerful of the Historical Association’s podcasts on the subject of story telling…

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…

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…

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,…

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….

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…

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…

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…

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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