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  • A Local History Toolkit

      Article
    IntroductionIn this short paper you will discover some of the tools for ‘doing' local history. They are based on where I live: you can get similar types of sources from where you live, work or teach. Your main source will be a local library or record office, but there is...
    A Local History Toolkit

  • History through connecting classrooms in Bradford and Peshawar, Pakistan

      Primary History article
    Editorial note: In this inspiring, teacher-led, crossphase project, pupils and teachers from eight schools in Bradford and Peshawar shared and learned about the histories of Bradford and Pakistan. The British Council’s Connecting Classrooms Scheme funded the project. The article below focuses on the primary dimension. In 2008 three representatives from Bradford...
    History through connecting classrooms in Bradford and Peshawar, Pakistan

  • World War II: breathing life into a local history enquiry

      Primary History article
    Debbie Doolan explores how the locality of her school, Worle School in North Somerset, was impacted by a significant event, World War II. What is particularly pertinent is not just the range of activities in this topic but the way the theme was refined over a number of years. It...
    World War II: breathing life into a local history enquiry

  • Little coins, big histories

      Primary History article
    In this article, Damienne Clarke examines how coins can be used as a focus for history teaching and learning in Key Stage One. She describes the emergence of coins from older systems of bartering, as well as their role as tokens of commemoration for significant people and events. This article provides...
    Little coins, big histories

  • History in the Urban Environment

      Primary History article
    Please note: this article pre-dates the 2014 National Curriculum and some content may be outdated. A study of the local environment can make a vital contribution to children's sense of identity, their sense of place and the community in which they live. More importantly, a local study can enable children...
    History in the Urban Environment

  • Primary History at Key Stage 1

      Primary Expert Podcasts
    Please note: this resource pre-dates the 2014 National Curriculum In this series of podcasts Dr Penelope Harnett, UWE and Sarah Whitehouse Senior Primary Lecturer at University of the West of England examine good history at Key Stage 1.  1. Chronology  2. What should history at Key Stage 1 do? Local History 3....
    Primary History at Key Stage 1

  • Primary History at Key Stage 2

      Primary Expert Podcasts
    In this series of podcasts Karin Doull, Principal Lecturer and Subject Co-ordinator (Primary History Education) at the University of Roehampton examines good history at Key Stage 2. 1. What makes a good primary history curriculum? 2. What makes a good history curriculum at Key Stage 2?3. Personalisation and local links4. The...
    Primary History at Key Stage 2

  • Eweka's story: Benin and Big Picture History

      Article
    The prospect of teaching Benin as a non-European Study within the time frame 900-1300 AD is challenging! Traditional oral evidence  suggests that the critical event during this period in Benin's past was a transition from the Ogiso to the Eweka Dynasty, named after its first Oba, which resulted in it...
    Eweka's story: Benin and Big Picture History

  • Using picture books to explore ideas around history with very young children

      Primary History article
    This article looks at the relevance of picture books in the Early Years Foundation Stage as a resource for introducing children to the idea of the past. Firstly examining its relevance to the Framework, Karin identifies some appropriate resources and how they can be used.  In particular, she links them...
    Using picture books to explore ideas around history with very young children

  • Planning for local history

      Article
    Editorial comment: Barbara writes from the viewpoint of a classroom teacher facing the challenge of ‘Doing local history' for the first time.
    Planning for local history

  • Why history matters? Round Table discussion podcast

      Podcasts
    Podcast of the round table discussion available here!The History Matters Annual Conference in May saw the best turnout we've had for some time with a healthy and representative mix of HA members. Our thanks to all those who contributed their time and energy in delivering workshops and lectures. Our afternoon...
    Why history matters? Round Table discussion podcast

  • In My View: Children Writing History

      Primary History article
    Getting ready Before actually putting children to paper and pencil it is useful to spend some time clarifying the issues relating to the written task through other verbal media, which will help above all the least able pupils. We have found the following activities help children prepare for writing at...
    In My View: Children Writing History

  • Pull-out Posters: Primary History 70

      Alternative sources for the Romans, and a variety of Enquiry questions
    Pull-out Posters: Primary History 70

  • History teaching and learning when you can’t have the children in the classroom

      Primary History article
    The past year has been difficult, with children across the country sent home in March 2020. Teachers were in the unenviable position of attempting to provide an education for classes we were unable to have adequate contact with. There were children who had very little or no access to a...
    History teaching and learning when you can’t have the children in the classroom

  • Recorded webinar: Virtual History Forum: Reigning over change

      Article
    These three recordings are taken from the Virtual History Forum which took place in March 2022 and focused on change over the last 70 years.  2022 marked the Platinum Jubilee of Queen Elizabeth II. This is an unprecedented occasion in our history. The last 70 years have seen both continuities and...
    Recorded webinar: Virtual History Forum: Reigning over change

  • Printed pictures with text: Using cartoons as historical evidence

      Primary History article
    Please note: this article pre-dates the 2014 National Curriculum and some content may be outdated. Written and printed sources are often multi-modal in nature, i.e. they combine images and text (Kress and Van Leeuwen, 2001). Indeed, many printed sources in the print age, c. 1500-2000 and nearly all in the digital...
    Printed pictures with text: Using cartoons as historical evidence

  • Chronology and local history: Year 6

      Primary History case study
    Please note: this article pre-dates the 2014 National Curriculum and some content may be outdated. Editorial note: This short paper introduces a highly creative, imaginative and enthralling case-study of a local history project for year 6 pupils. The teaching programme has a chronological spine that provides coherence and focus. Chronology is...
    Chronology and local history: Year 6

  • What do we mean by Big Picture History?

      Primary History article
    Perhaps the best way to start thinking about Big Picture history is to say what it is not - it is not about rote learning dates or remembering ‘famous people and events' - Alfred the Great, The Battle of Hastings, Henry VIII, Florence Nightingale ....and so on! This factual knowledge...
    What do we mean by Big Picture History?

  • History: Using Stories

      HA Quick Guides
    ‘Making the past present and bringing the distant near' Thomas Babington Macaulay 1828 Smollett's constitutional HistoryAs a teacher covering some area of primary history such as Florence Nightingale or Victorian Britain have you ever heard the dreaded words from a child ‘So what?' This can actually be a front for...
    History: Using Stories

  • History in the news: George Floyd protest in Bristol – Colston statue toppled

      Primary History feature
    The killing of George Floyd by a police officer in Minneapolis, Minnesota on 25 May 2020 sparked off protests against the way in which black people are treated both in America and many countries across the world. Thousands of people attended an anti-racist demonstration in Bristol. A group of the...
    History in the news: George Floyd protest in Bristol – Colston statue toppled

  • Write Your Own Historical Fiction competition 2023 – the winners

      The HA's writing competition for children aged 10-19 years
    Being inspired by stories of the past to tell stories for today has kept people entertained for hundreds of years. Take a look at the shelves in any bookshop and there will be plenty of historical fiction. That is why we believe in starting them young at the HA, and...
    Write Your Own Historical Fiction competition 2023 – the winners

  • Pull-out Posters: Primary History 68

      Britain and World timeline 2000BC to 0BC; The Dark Ages
    Pull-out Posters: Primary History 68

  • Pull-out Posters: Primary History 67

      Britain and World timeline, 0BC to present
    Pull-out Posters: Primary History 67

  • Promoting Gypsy, Roma and Traveller heritage in your primary history curriculum

      Primary History article
    It goes without saying that the events of Black Lives Matter have prompted many leaders and teachers to take a step back and reflect on their curriculum content and how effectively it reflects the diverse story of our islands. However, it is not just Black History that is requiring more prominence...
    Promoting Gypsy, Roma and Traveller heritage in your primary history curriculum

  • Pull-out Posters: Primary History 66

      Process map for writing a new Scheme of Work for history
    Pull-out Posters: Primary History 66