Key to the index

Title

To choose a topic, click on its title.

Category

• Snapshot: a lesson-sized activity based around a small number of original sources
• Focus On: designed to develop skills in history using original sources
• Exhibition: an in-depth topic investigation with activities and a wide choice of primary sources that can be used in lessons or for independent research
• Gallery: part of an exhibition; an investigation into a theme using primary material

Note: Most sources have transcripts and some have simplified versions of the transcripts also.

Key Stage

1. Key Stage 1 (5-7 years)
2. Key Stage 2 (7-11 years)
3. Key Stage 3 (11-14 years)
4. Key Stage 4 (14-16 years)
5. Key Stage 5 (16-19 years)

Info

Gives information about the topic and also indicates the type of original material used, e.g. photo, film, typed document.

Skills

Indicates activities that meet the 5 aspects of the attainment target in history (England).

1. Chronological understanding
2. Knowledge and understanding of events, people and changes in the past
3. Historical interpretations
4. Historical enquiry
5. Organisation and communication