Learning Curve - Bringing history to life


Learning Curve is a free online resource for teaching and learning history. It follows the National Curriculum for key stages 2 to 5.

  • Teachers will find original documents, photographs and film from The National Archives, supported with background information, worksheets and lesson plans.

  • Students will find games and activities for thinking and learning about our past, and advice on studying and revision.

  • News - Summer 2008
    Find out more about Learning Curve and upcoming events.
A selection of sources found in the Learning Curve
 

Quick links:

Exhibitions: in-depth topics
Focus on: history skills
Snapshots: single lessons
Whiteboard: downloadable resources
Focus on Film: film archive with activities
Podcasts: listen, download, subscribe
Games: online activities
Onsite workshops: preparation materials
Teacher’s booklet: free guide to Learning Curve
 
 

New on Learning Curve:

  • unlocking archivesWorld War Two
    Take a fresh look at the biggest conflict in history using our brand new website on World War Two. Find out more using our animated maps, documents, photographs, film and audio sources. Suitable for key stages 3 to 4.

  • A Medieval Mystery A Medieval Mystery
    Putting antisemitism in context, this revised snapshot for key stage 3 History and Citizenship looks at a darker side of medieval England.

  • Rob Roy - A Victorian Railway Accident  Rob Roy - A Victorian Railway Accident
    Disaster on the rails! Now completely redeveloped, this snapshot is designed to support literacy teaching at key stage 2.

  • unlocking archivesUnlocking Archives
    Investigations for History and Citizenship at key stages 2, 3 and 4, created from a powerful new combination of archival materials.

  • Neville ChamberlainNew podcast: Britain and the challenge of Fascism
    In this podcast for A-Level students Professor David Stephenson explains how the British government and British public opinion responded differently to the rise of Fascism in Europe.
    Download Britain and the challenge of Fascism Britain and the challenge of Fascism - opens in a new window(20.4mb)


  • The Great Fire of LondonHelp fight the Great Fire!
    A new website for key stage 1 pupils tells the story of the Great Fire of London in an engaging way, including activities and games.


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