Why Study History? A Reflection.
Why is history important?
Plantagenets
I hope you’re all keen readers because I have another book review offering for you! Today, I’m reviewing The Plantagenets: The Kings who Made England by Dan Jones. It is a book of historical non-fiction which was published a few…
Roman Domus 3D Animation Lesson Ideas
History teaching ideas for Stage 4 and Stage 6 when studying ancient Rome, ancient Roman houses, and historical reconstructions.
History Podcasts I’m Loving
5 history podcasts I've been listening to recently. Would recommend!
Black and White Photos in Colour?
Have you ever found that kids assume that life in the past was completely in black and white? You can understand why they would think that, can’t you! All our photos – from the 1830’s when photography was invented, up…
Cause and Effect in the History Classroom
Cause and Effect is one of the key concepts for the Australian History Syllabus. It concerns the factors and consequences of a variety of events and situations. But concepts aren’t always easy for teachers to teach or for students to…
Using Sources: A Crime Scene
Who doesn’t find themselves intrigued by a good mystery?! This History activity is about using clues as a way of analysing sources. This little activity is inspired by all the classic detective novels and crime solving TV shows that I…
History Early Stage 1: Personal Family History
Looking for an activity idea for Early Stage 1 History? Here’s one for both Early Stage 1 outcomes in the Australian History Syllabus which also draws on use of sources, empathetic understanding, communication, and continuity and change. Content: Identify and…
History Stage 1: Celebrations
This post is to be the first in a series which I hope will provide lots of lesson ideas (using objects of course!) for History classes using the Australian Curriculum. And where better to start than with Stage 1 and…
