Developing History Ages 8 – 9

Developing History Ages 8 – 9 fires pupils’ curiosity about the past in Britain and the wider world. Through the activities in the 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. The aim of the series is to develop children’s sense of identity through learning about the development of Britain, Europe and the world. 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 8 – 9:

• Why have people invaded and settled in Britain in the past?
• A Roman Case Study
• An Anglo-Saxon Case Study
• A Viking Case Study
• Why did Henry VIII marry 6 times?
• What were the differences between  the lives of rich and poor people in the Tudor Times?
• What was it like for children in the Second World War?
• What can we find out about Ancient Egypt from what has survived?
• What was it like to live here in the past?

Educational Benefits of Developing History Ages 8 – 9:

• 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