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  • Local History through Drama (Bursary Project)

      The Women Chain Makers Strike Of 1910
    A Campaign Project For Primary Schools Focusing On The Women Chain Makers Strike Of 1910.  The Historical Association was left a legacy by Joan Lewin which became the Joan Lewin Education Bursary Fund. Each year, applicants apply for grants for education projects surrounding aspects of teaching and learning, resources, or...
    Local History through Drama (Bursary Project)

  • One of my favourite history places: Fulham Palace

      Primary History feature
    In the south-west corner of London, nestled up against the Thames, lies Fulham Palace. This is a palace that was not for kings and queens but bishops, the princes of the church. This was the summer palace for the bishops of London which they retreated to when the heat and stench of the...
    One of my favourite history places: Fulham Palace

  • HA Podcasted History: Ancient Persia

      Ancient Persia
    In this series of podcasts Professor Thomas Harrison of the University of Liverpool examines the Persian Empire, life in ancient Persian society and the Greek-Persian War.
    HA Podcasted History: Ancient Persia

  • Extended Writing in History

      Transition Training Session 3
    This is the third of 5 sessions arising from the 2005 KS2-KS3 History Transitions Project: Transition training session 1: Historical Enquiries & Interpretations Transition training session 2: Using ICT in the teaching of history Transition training session 3: Extended writing in history Transition training session 4: Joan of Arc - Saint, Witch...
    Extended Writing in History

  • Pull-out Posters: Primary History 75

      Posters: Sources, and How to read a house
    1. How to 'read' a house; 2. What sources can we use to learn about railways?
    Pull-out Posters: Primary History 75

  • Two women linked across three thousand years of history

      Primary History article
    16 May 1976 – a warm sunny day as Zheng was to recall – began as a typical day on site and ended with a remarkable discovery. Zheng Zhenxiang was leading an archaeological team at Yinxu, Anyang in China looking for evidence of tombs from the Shang Dynasty period. This...
    Two women linked across three thousand years of history

  • She sells seashells by the seashore: teaching Mary Anning at Key Stage 1

      Primary History article
    Mary Anning was a fascinating individual who would be a purposeful addition to a history curriculum. This article outlines the rationale behind including her as a significant individual but also offers ideas for developing young children’s understanding of historical interpretations.
    She sells seashells by the seashore: teaching Mary Anning at Key Stage 1

  • What’s important about...? Sources and evidence

      Primary History article
    In this timely article, Ailsa Fidler and Chris Russell explore the use of sources and evidence in the teaching of primary history. Referring to Ofsted’s history subject report (July 2023), Ailsa and Chris explore how sources can be used effectively in the classroom and how children’s understanding of the role...
    What’s important about...? Sources and evidence

  • Pull-out Posters: Primary History 73

      Map of ancient civilisations
    Pull-out Posters: Primary History 73

  • A view from the Editor’s desk 1997–2006

      Primary History article
    This article is free to everyone. For access to hundreds of other high-quality resources by primary history experts along with free or discounted CPD and membership of a thriving community of teachers and subject leaders, join the Historical Association today Congratulations on the publication of the 100th issue of Primary...
    A view from the Editor’s desk 1997–2006

  • Teaching history and geography together in a meaningful way

      WHEN 2 + 2 = 5!
    This article explores some of the  ways history and geography can be taught side by side, so that the sum of the parts adds up to more than the original. How can we teach history with geography and vice  versa, to the benefit of both, while fulfilling the aims of...
    Teaching history and geography together in a meaningful way

  • Why we need to teach about the history of trees and woodland...

      Primary History article
    Michael Riley highlights the importance of educating children about the history of trees and woodland. He explores the potential of primary history to develop an understanding of our changing relationship with trees. The article shows how a focus on trees and woodland could enhance an existing history study, and suggests...
    Why we need to teach about the history of trees and woodland...

  • What’s in a road? Local history at Early Years and Key Stage 1

      Primary History article
    One of the many amazing things about History is that it can be found in everything; even the smallest or most mundane objects can provide an insight into how life has changed or provide a greater understanding of a different period in time. Late October last year as the light...
    What’s in a road? Local history at Early Years and Key Stage 1

  • Primary History 45: History in the Foundation and Early Years

      The primary education journal of the Historical Association
    04 Editorial 05 2006-2007 Historical Association History and ICT project — Alf Wilkinson 08 Citizenship: Citizenship through the English National Curriculum’s The Romans In Britain Study Unit — Hilary Claire 10 In my view: consigning history to the history books — Denis Hayes 11 Introducing history into the KS1 curriculum...
    Primary History 45: History in the Foundation and Early Years

  • Recorded webinar: Survive and thrive in your initial history teacher education

      Primary webinar recording
    Calling all those beginning their initial teacher education! Whether you are undertaking an undergraduate or postgraduate qualification, if you are interested in choosing a history specialism, this session is for you! In this free webinar you’ll hear from teacher educators and those who have just completed their initial teacher education...
    Recorded webinar: Survive and thrive in your initial history teacher education

  • History in Schools: What is the Future?

      History Debate Podcast
    The Future of history in our schools Whether you have children or not, whether you're a teacher or not, if you have a love of History this debate matters to you.
    History in Schools: What is the Future?

  • ICT and Local History

      Primary History article
    Please note: this article pre-dates the 2014 National Curriculum and some content may be outdated. It is the year 3002 AD. The spaceship hovers over the surface of the earth, locked in to the spot where the Bolham time capsule is buried. One thousand years ago the fifteen 9 and 10...
    ICT and Local History

  • Scheme of work: Local history – the story of our High Street

      Scheme of Work, KS1 History, Changes Within Living Memory (unresourced)
    Teaching a unit that considers ‘changes within living times’ requires a focus that provides clear evidence of those changes. Children need to be able to identify specific differences as well as recognise relevant similarities. While we all still undertake shopping on a daily or weekly basis the processes involved in...
    Scheme of work: Local history – the story of our High Street

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • Witchcraft, Werewolves and Magic in European History: on-demand short course

      Online self-guided short course for lifelong learners
    This self-guided short course provides an introduction to European witchcraft history from the fifteenth century to the present. Using a range of primary sources, the course explores important themes and questions relating to witchcraft history, examining how witchcraft has been imagined and understood at different times and in different places, and why...
    Witchcraft, Werewolves and Magic in European History: on-demand short course

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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