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Unit 1: An introduction to History

For audio on the first two lessons run the PowerPoints by opening them and clicking shift+F5

Lesson 1: What is History?

Lesson objectives:

  1. All will be able to identify a famous person and describe why they are famous.

  2. Most will be able to explain what makes something or someone worth studying in History

What is History?

Getting to know you (starter)

Design your own coat of arms

Lesson 2: Chronology

Lesson objectives:

  1. All will be able to describe what chronology means and arrange events in chronological order

  2. Most will be able to explain the difference between BC and AD.

Chronology

Date Cards

Lesson 3: Problems with evidence

Lesson objectives:

  1. All will be able to explain how people have a different view on the past and how this affects how we look at evidence.

  2. Most will be able to explain why it is important to be historically accurate.

Problems with evidence

Anachronism Diorama Help Sheet

Lesson 4: Source Skills

Lesson objectives:

  1. All will be able to define a primary source and a secondary source.

  2. Most will be able to give an example of each type of source. 

  3. Some may start to consider if some sources are more useful than others. 

An introduction to Sources

Activity What is this source useful for

Stanborough History Curriculum

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