Modern History: Stand-Alone Resources |
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The following resources can be used either as Miscellaneous homework / extension activities or as stand-alone lesson units in themselves. |
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ActiveHistory Mysteries [Interactive]
A series of engaging "Historical Mysteries" designed to develop skills of question formulation, deduction, research, groupwork and essay writing. Using a range of visual and written "clues", students piece together a genuine historical mystery and work towards an independent conclusion. Worksheets and markschemes included. |
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The Worst Jobs in History: Victorian
This activity can be used as a stand-alone lesson, homework assignment or as part of a broader unit on "Was life Good or Bad during this particular period?". The worksheet has basic activities for a 30 minute lesson, and extension tasks that could be followed up later. |
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George III / George IV: A stand-alone worksheet designed to develop understanding of censorship and propaganda. |
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Kings and Queens: Charles I to George II
Learn about these monarchs interactively! |
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Death on the Railways
A sourcework
investigation. |
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Victorian Life - spotting anachronism
Students use Encarta to spot the anachronisms contained in the account. |
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Children in the factories - detecting bias
Students edit and analyse a primary source document in order detect bias. |
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The Amazing Animated Steam machines
A worksheet and lesson plan to accompany the excellent resource at the BBC
site. |
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Slavery and Civil Rights
Timeline quiz,
followed by a structured Internet Investigation. |
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Social Conditions: Local History Study
The Bilston Cholera Epidemic
A complete project pack for a 5-hour unit. |
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