Primary history resources

A selection of resources based on Daily Tutor Time (from Wise Ark Ltd) which covers a range of challenges and activities etc. (Most resources are supplied as power point and word document files ‘On this Day’: For each day there are four events whose anniversary is on that date (each day includes one birth and one death) Discussion points (Vol 1): A resource to encourage purposeful talk by giving a focus for a discussion, a set of 80 different stimuli. Knowledge challenges – links, lists and odd one out. A collection of three different types of factual challenges (40 in all) which require students (or adults!) to: Work out the link between people/places/events etc. and work out the next in the sequence; List the contents of a specific category (such as police ranks); Decide which is the odd one out of a group of people/events etc. and justify their choice Knowledge challenges – matching pairs: A set of 20 factual challenges) to match up the correct pairs. Knowledge challenges – sorting: A set of 20 factual challenges to sort a series of events or people into the correct order. Letter and number puzzles: A test of (general) knowledge with a numerical focus -each question (100) in all is about a fact that contains a number. For example ‘5 V in the A’ is 5 vowels in the alphabet. Memory test: Each slide (of thirty) shows ten (related) pictures which students have to memorise and then recall. Number puzzles: A collection of a range of different number puzzles, There are over 50 different challenges of four main types – calculation conundrums, calculations to follow mentally, basic algebra (again suitable for working out mentally) and number sequences. There is also an assortment of other challenges including number grids (like a micro Sudoku). Observation challenges – odd one out & spot the differences: A set of 40 observation challenges which require careful study of images. There are twenty sets of three pictures -work out which is the odd one out- and twenty sets of two pictures to spot the differences between. Observation challenges – what is it: A set of 40 observation challenges which require careful study of images. There are twenty images which have been digitally distorted and twenty which have been ‘cut up’ into pieces.

I used this as a timeline for my classroom using pegs and a washing line

This is the perfect ready to print cut and paste activity. It features 12 common Egyptian Gods and Goddesses and their corresponding descriptions. Students cut out all the cards and stick them together into their workbooks. Or you could simply have students work together to organise them at their tables as a little starter activity. This includes: 12 Egyptian God Cards 12 Egyptian Descriptions 1 Answer Key I hope you enjoy them.

Do you need a fun way to engage your students in your History classroom? Do your students love trivia? Do you want a fun way to encourage student participation? Or do you just need a bit of fun? This set of twenty-five individual bingo sheets and questions (with answers) is a great, ready to go way of making History fun with your primary and high school students. Just print out the sheets, read off the questions and if the students have the corresponding question and are able to answer it correctly they can stamp it off. When they have stamped all their questions they call out BINGO. My kids love Bingo and this way you just need to print off the sheets! I hope you enjoy them.

This breakout escape room is a fun way for students to test their knowledge about the Mongol Empire. Contents: ♦ Teacher Instructions with Usage Guide and FAQ ♦ 20 Multiple Choice Questions ♦ 5 Decoders for each of the 5 Levels ♦ Student Recording Sheet and Teacher Answer Key ♦ Link to an optional, but recommended, digital breakout room

This breakout escape room is a fun way for students to test their knowledge about the Hundred Years’ War during the middle ages. Contents: ♦ Teacher Instructions with Usage Guide and FAQ ♦ 20 Multiple Choice Questions ♦ 5 Decoders for each of the 5 Levels ♦ Student Recording Sheet and Teacher Answer Key ♦ Link to an optional, but recommended, digital breakout room

A Power Point lesson I made for my Yr3/4 class to start our topic of World War One. Contains some sounds (bomb exploding, a gun shot and a song sung by soldiers during WW1). It also contains some questions for the children to answer as well as the worksheet and assessment activity for the end of the lesson.

Solve the message puzzle from Aretha Franklin

Lesson covering the three contenders to the throne in 1066, particularly Harald Hardrada, Harold Godwinson and William, Duke of Normandy for year 7. Activities discussing what makes a good king and how did the three contenders fit into what makes a good King. Powerpoint giving overview of the lesson. Attached resources: Higher ability worksheet asking students to split information about each contender into what would make them a good king and how strong was their claim to the English throne in 1066. E.G. Harald Hardrada was a good King because he was well known for being strict but fair with his subjects and had experience ruling a kingdom. However, his claim to the throne was weak as his claim came mainly from a secret deal between Scandinavian royalty. Lower ability worksheet containing fill in the gaps activity and key words. Fill in the gaps activity in the style of PEE paragraphs. e.g. I believe the witan should choose Harold Godwinson because he was born in England and had grown up in the English court. This meant that he knew the English well and knew how they were used to the country being run. Will need: Information sheets about each contender.

Includes resources, flipchart consists of 8 lessons in all.

Introduction to Anglo-Saxon England. Examines sources to give students an overview of Anglo-Saxon England. Glossary for the term is also included. This is part of a series of lessons that aims to encompass the new 9-1 GCSE skills into Key Stage 3. Lessons are colourful and engaging and match the content of the new Exploring History textbook from Pearson, although the textbook is not necessary for any of the tasks.

This bundle includes all of the escape rooms listed below. Important: All these products sell for $35; as a bundle they are 35% off, for $22! Each escape room has the following contents: ♦ Teacher Instructions with Usage Guide and FAQ ♦ 20 Multiple Choice Questions ♦ 5 Decoders for each of the 5 Levels ♦ Student Recording Sheet and Teacher Answer Key ♦ Link to an optional, but recommended, digital breakout room

An engaging resource to attempt to highlight to pupils the benefits of embedding sources in their answers and a few tips to model it.

B.U.G. the question exam tip - useful display for pupils to use in lessons but also so they remember techniques in exams.

This breakout escape room is a fun way for students to test their knowledge with the major historical figures, events and terms involving the Iraq War. Contents: ♦ Teacher Instructions with Usage Guide and FAQ ♦ 20 Multiple Choice Questions ♦ 5 Decoders for each of the 5 Levels ♦ Student Recording Sheet and Teacher Answer Key ♦ Link to an optional, but recommended, digital breakout room

This pack provides worksheets and activities for members to analyse stills and clips from any archive film or photograph. The activities will help young people to develop their personal analysis and interpretation of primary sources in addition to creating their own texts inspired by the archive footage. About 14-18 NOW 14-18 NOW is a five-year programme of extraordinary arts experiences connecting people with the First World War. Working with partners all across the UK, we commission new artworks from leading contemporary artists, musicians, designers and performers, inspired by the period 1914-18. These new artworks bring stories of the First World War to life, offer fresh perspectives and connect a global conflict from 100 years ago with our world today. So far more than 30 million people have experienced our programme. 14-18 NOW is supported by the National Lottery through the Heritage Lottery Fund and Arts Council England, by the DCMS. Into Film and 14–18 NOW are delighted to be collaborating on the creation of activities to deepen students’ engagement in history through archive film.

This breakout escape room is a fun way for students to test their knowledge with the major historical figures, events and terms involving the Persian Gulf War. Contents: ♦ Teacher Instructions with Usage Guide and FAQ ♦ 20 Multiple Choice Questions ♦ 5 Decoders for each of the 5 Levels ♦ Student Recording Sheet and Teacher Answer Key ♦ Link to an optional, but recommended, digital breakout room

This breakout escape room is a fun way for students to test their knowledge with the major historical figures and events involving the Watergate scandal. Note: this product includes the involvement of “Deep throat” within the scandal. Contents: ♦ Teacher Instructions with Usage Guide and FAQ ♦ 20 Multiple Choice Questions ♦ 5 Decoders for each of the 5 Levels ♦ Student Recording Sheet and Teacher Answer Key ♦ Link to an optional, but recommended, digital breakout room

This is a lesson that fits in with the Ancient Greek Topic. This is aimed at Year 5 and 6 but can be adapted for any KS2. I have included a word bank and comic strips with examples of written pieces. I have made these myself and this is my first attempt at sharing so any feedback would be appreciated.

War Horse – Michael Morpurgo (2017 edition publication) Part 1 (Ch1-11) Reading Comprehension Questions Vipers KS2 KS3 Reading comprehension questions following the ‘VIPERS’ format (Vocabulary, Inference, Prediction, Explanation, Retrieval, Summarise) ideal for SATs preparation, whole class KS2 reading sessions as well as KS3 English lessons. Full set of VIPERS questions for each chapter with 122 questions in all with accompanying answers! Also fantastic for history lessons or as part of commemorations for the 100th anniversary of the end of World War 1.

A class set of drama roles for acting out different scenarios. You could warm-up by playing Upstairs/Downstairs or use it at the end of a topic to show the day in the life of a Roman. I used these as a drama activity and took the children outside where they walked, talked and ate like their Roman. They even chose names!

When I began to teach Roman Myths I found that there weren’t many primary resources available and so eventually ended up making this. It includes a presentation and three child-friendly versions of Roman Myths. I have also included a planning sheet for the children. The presentation includes all the features of a myth and on slide three the children can use die to discover their God, setting and main character!

An information sheet for primary teachers about the events leading up to the signing of the Armistice on 11th November 1918 and what happened to ensure peace continued after the end of World War I.

An assembly that introduces the idea of only some people being able to vote and then relates it the Representation of the Peoples Act 1918, which gave the vote to some women in the UK. Voting equality came in a decade later.

An assembly for primary schools to help pupils understand what led up to the signing of the Armistice which ended World War I. Includes a plan for the assembly, timeline cards highlighting key events in 1918 and 1919 and a helpsheet for teachers with key information about the Armistice.

KS1 Topical - Crown the Queen Interactive Game This is a fun topical game in which pupils must adjust the angle and power with which the crown is thrown so that it lands on the Queen’s head. This is a great game to play during royal events as an opener to spark discussion.

KS1 Topical - Design the Royal Carriage Interactive Game This is a fun topical game in which pupils design their own royal carriage. Once they are happy with their design, they can hit play and watch it roll off to a royal event. This is a great game to play during royal events as an opener to spark discussion.

KS1 Topical - Decorate the Royal Nursery Interactive Game This is a fun topical game in which pupils decorate the nursery of a new royal baby. This is a great game to play during royal events as an opener to spark discussion.

KS2 History - The World Wars Interactive Information Book - Reading Level C and Comprehension Questions This is an interactive comprehension book about the World War One and World War Two. This text is pitched at reading level C, providing a more challenging text for advanced pupils. A comprehension question is included on each page to assess pupils’ understanding of the topic. This is a great resource for whole-class or independent reading as a way to introduce the topic and spark discussion.

KS2 History - The World Wars Text and Images - Reading Level B This resource contains text and images covering keys periods of World War One and World War Two. This text is pitched at reading level B, designed for pupils who are comfortable reading more text and complex sentences independently. This resource is useful for retelling or writing tasks. For example, you can delete the column of text and ask pupils to retell the historical events in their own words.

KS2 History - The World Wars Text and Images - Reading Level D This resource contains text and images covering keys periods for the World War One and World War Two. This text is pitched at reading level D, a challenging text for advanced pupils. This resource is useful for retelling or writing tasks. For example, you can delete the column of text and ask pupils to retell the historical events in their own words.

KS2 History - The World Wars Text and Images - Reading Level C This resource contains text and images covering keys periods of World War One and World War Two. This text is pitched at reading level C, providing a more challenging text for advanced pupils. This resource is useful for retelling or writing tasks. For example, you can delete the column of text and ask pupils to retell the historical events in their own words.

KS2 History - The World Wars Interactive Information Book - Reading Level B and Comprehension Questions This is an interactive comprehension book about World War One and World War Two. This text is pitched at reading level B, designed for pupils who are comfortable reading more text and complex sentences independently. A comprehension question is included on each page to assess pupils’ understanding of the topic. This is a great resource for whole-class or independent reading as a way to introduce the topic and spark discussion.

KS2 History - The World Wars Interactive Comprehension Book This is an interactive comprehension book about World War One and World War Two. This text is pitched at reading level C, providing a more challenging text for advanced pupils. This resource also comes with a quiz of multiple-choice comprehension questions to assess pupils’ understanding. This is a great resource to use with the whole class or for independent reading.

KS2 History - Evacuees Poetry Task Activity This activity sheet provides a guide for a poetry task. Led by an information text on evacuation in World War Two, pupils are tasked with writing a poem in the first-person in the character of a child waiting at the station on their way to their temporary rural home. There are a range of question prompts to help pupils structure and develop their poem. This is a great activity to encourage pupils to engage with the topic on a deeper level, as a well as practise their creative writing skills.

KS2 History - The World Wars - Women in Wartime Poster Activity This activity sheet provides a step-by-step guide for a poster activity about recruitment of women to the Women’s Land Army and into factory work during World War One and World War Two. Pupils are tasked with designing a poster to recruit women to either join the Land Army or a munition factory. Supporting information is provided, and further information and image packs are available in Tes elements. This is a great activity for pupils to complete in groups or independently. It is useful for engaging pupils in discussion and deeper thinking about the topic.

KS2 History - The World Wars - Examples of War Research Activity This activity sheet provides a guide for a research task. Using wartime recruitment posters as stimulus, pupils research a variety of women’s roles during World War One and World War Two, including forces jobs, nursing and factory work. There are a range of question prompts to guide pupils’ research and to help them organise their notes. Pupils can then present a summary of their research to the class or write an information sheet. This is a great group task for pupils to practise teamwork whilst engaging with the topic on a deeper level.

KS2 History - The World Wars - Women in Wartime Poster Library This resource has a series of posters regarding recruitment of women during World War One and World War Two. These can be used to support classroom activities, for pupils to use in presentations or information sheets, or can be used as part of a class display about World War One and World War Two.

KS2 History - The World Wars - Wartime Glossary This document contains a glossary of terms that pupils may not know related to World War One and World War Two. These sheets are useful to support pupils during writing or research tasks, or to be printed out for display.

KS2 History - The World Wars - Types of War Presentation Activity This activity sheet provides a step-by-step guide for a presentation activity about the different types of wars including: civil wars, revolutions, insurgencies, annexations, colonialisation, border wars and global wars. In groups, pupils are given information and image(s), and are tasked with summarising the information and presenting it to the rest of the class. There are information texts and image packs available in Tes elements to support this activity. This is a great group task for pupils to practise teamwork whilst engaging with the topic on a deeper level.

KS2 History - The World Wars - Interactive Writing Template This is an interactive template for writing about World War One and World War Two, which is ideal for producing a piece of informative text. The interactive has various page layouts, plus preloaded images to illustrate the pages. These different page layout options allow for differentiation, as higher-ability students can extend their work. This resource is a great activity for pupils to practise their writing, as well as conducting further research on the topic.

KS2 History - The World Wars - Writing Template This worksheet consists a series of images covering key moments of the World War One and World War Two. The resource contains space for pupils to write about these moments in their own words. There is an additional box at the end for students to reflect on the experience within their own communities.