Links to free to use History resources including, interactive games, lesson plans, quizzes, information text and images. Use on a white board for whole class teaching or encourage individual research at home or in school.
Here are 6 random links from this subject
Anglo-Saxons Printable
This pdf from The British Museum is designed to support a visit to the museum but has general information and a timeline for the Anglo-Saxon period.
Viking grave Video
In this clip, an archaeologist explains to children visiting a museum why the discovery of a Viking grave is important. This is because in Viking burials, objects important to the person were buried along with the body. These objects tell archaeologists a lot about the buried person.
Life And Work Of Thomas Andrews Video
Presenter Joe Crowley leads a team of four Year Six pupils as they hunt for the real story of the man who designed Titanic – the “unsinkable” ship which sank on her maiden voyage with huge loss of life. Thomas Andrews, who came from the small town of Cumber in Northern Ireland, was the designer of the ill-fated ship the Titanic.
Spotlight On D-Day Interactive
D-Day (6 June 1944) was an important day during World War II, as it signified the start of the Allied invasion of German-held France by British, Canadian and US troops. It is often described as “the beginning of the end” to World War II. In the Britannica Article on D-Day you can read about the planning of Operation Overlord, details of the invasion itself and the results. And, as always, our popular Activity Centre offers a variety of pictures and puzzles.
Greek Images Images
A selection of images to use when studying The Greeks.
10 Facts On Ancient Rome Text
Ten facts about Ancient Rome plus an image slideshow.
