Introduction to History (KS3)

Introduction to History (KS3)

Introductory lesson to History for KS3 students, aged 10 - 12. [Concept: Chronology; Significance]. See my TES shop for other lesson and bundle offers!

Overview: This lesson helps students new to KS3 to refresh their chronology skills, and prompts them to begin thinking critically about what makes a historical event or individual significant. The lesson includes a range of opportunities for class discussions; a perfect ice-breaker for new students in a new setting. Likewise, the lesson also includes a slide setting good expectations for the year.

Suitability: Designed for Key Stage 3 (Aged 10 - 12), but possibly suitable for late-KS2, or standalone history workshops / learning sessions.

Approximate Delivery Time: 50 – 60 Minutes, but easily adaptable to fit a double session.

What will you get?

• PowerPoint Presentation – Fully scaffolded PPT to support teaching. Note: The PPT may contain animations / clips.
• Scaffolded Worksheet – Supports teaching activities for a range of abilities.
• Adaptive Teaching Strategies – An adaptable lesson for a range of learning abilities, with a variety of activities (i.e., whiteboards; think-pair-share; stretch-and-challenge activities).