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Curriculum
Bank: History (KS1)
The book covers the following areas: "History at KS1", "Myself
and My Family", "Ways of Life in the Past", "Famous
People" and "Events and Celebrations". The lesson plans
and photocopiable activity sheets highlight the key elements covered, such
as chronology, using historical sources and interpretations of the past. |
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Welcome to the History pages.
Look at the General History ideas and resources listed below.
You can also use the
links in the bar above to browse around the other History pages.
General History:
- Classroom
Timeline - Make a great display to remember
what has happened in the school year.
- Creative
History - Suggestions for making your history
lessons more exciting and memorable.
- Follow the Time Trail -
Let your children visit the Time Trail web-site and
try some of the activities which are related to it
(links and ideas included).
- Ordering Events - Ask children to order historical
events using this simple technique.
- Historical
Documentaries - Bring History to life, and
record a documentary about your chosen historical
topic.
- Britain
Under Attack Timeline
 -
A PDF timeline of events which pulls together the
theme of invasion throughout the KS2 history scheme
of work. Very useful! Contributed by Louise Ward.
- The
Great Fire of London -
A medium term plan linked to the Great Fire of
London, designed for Year 2. Contributed by Helen
Crompton.
- Jeopardy! -
A brilliant way of revising topics already covered
(in almost any subject)
- Historical
Clothing - After your children have learnt
about historical clothing, let them design their
own (worksheet included)
Finding out about History
through different sources:
- Looking
at Historical Objects - Use this worksheet
to focus children's attention on different aspects
of historical objects.
- Becoming
an Archaeologist - Encourage children to think
about how we have found out about the past using
this practical idea.
- Our
Architectural Heritage - Learn about the architecture
of buildings by looking at your local area, or
looking in reference books. Links with Geography.
Submit your own History Idea!
These contributions are moderated, so they may not appear to other visitors
immediately. All ideas submitted here may be added to their own dedicated page
on the site at a later date. Please leave your name so that I can credit your
contribution, if you would like me to.
You can also submit ideas and resources
via email,
or using this form.
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