Developing History Ages 6 – 7

Developing History Ages 6 – 7 helps develop children’s sense of identity through learning about the development of Britain, Europe and the world. History fires pupils’ curiosity about the past in Britain and the wider world. Through the activities in this series, pupils consider how the past influences the present, what past societies were like, how these societies organised their politics, and what beliefs and cultures influenced people’s actions.  It introduces pupils to what is involved in understanding and interpreting the past. Children find evidence, weigh it up and draw their own conclusions, and in doing so they develop skills in research, sifting through evidence, and arguing for their own point of view.

Topics covered in Developing History Ages 6 -7 with some examples of activities:

• Looking at Historical Evidence
• What were seaside holidays like in the Past?
• Investigating famous people from the past.
• Why do we remember Florence Nightingale and Mary Seacole?
• How do we know about the Great Fire of London?
• How do we know about the Ancient Greek Olympic Games?
• Remembrance Day

Educational Benefits of Developing History Ages 6 – 7:

• ignite an interest in History
• learn about specific periods of history
• develop the skill to understand and interpret the past
• develop skills to find evidence, weigh it up and draw their own conclusions
• develop research skills
• develop ability and confidence to argue their point of view

Dimensions of paperback – 296mm x 209mm x 4mm with 64 pages