A KS1 history lesson which compares different homes from different points in history. This lesson looks at particular aspects of homes and looks at how they have changed through time. This resource is a powerpoint presentation which discusses compares homes with children. It includes a work booklet for this lesson and other future lessons. The task in this lesson is to write 3 sentences on how homes have changed. How I use this resource: This resource is a powerpoint which is shared at the front of the class with the children. The worksheet can be completed in small groups or completed whole class.

A KS1 history lesson which introduces children to the Great Fire of London unit through examining London in the 1600s. London in the 1600s was a booming place which was coping with a new, larger population. Due to this the streets were crammed and often buildings made out of timber, creating the seeds to the Great Fire. Within this lesson children will look at London, what the housing was like, the way of life, jobs and what fire safety looked like. This resource is a powerpoint presentation which links back to the toys unit by Learning Through Time It also includes a free worksheet to write on. How I use this resource: This resource is a powerpoint which is shared at the front of the class with the children.

A KS1 history lesson which explains to children what firefighters are like now to draw comparisons to the 1600s. From the first session of this unit the children know how firefighters were not established in 1600s London and where they did exist they made little impact due to poor equipment. This lesson looks at firefighters now and the impact they have on modern day as well as comparing them to the 1600s. This resource is a powerpoint presentation which includes a worksheet. How I use this resource: This resource is a powerpoint which is shared at the front of the class with the children.

A medium term plan for KS1 children for the Technology unit. This unit will cover changes in the living memory of children in Year 2 or Year 1 within technology. This will include changes in daily life, homes and transport. This medium term plan covers 6 lessons which are broken down into: Teacher Information Historical Concepts Key Vocabulary Hook Learning Task Plenary The lessons will cover: What is old and new How toys have changed How communication has changed How travel has changed How homes have changed A conclusion lesson with the outcome to make a times capsule. Through this unit children will learn how technology has changed our society, how it has affected industry as well as understanding different viewpoints on technology. How I use this resource: This resource can be printed or used online. This resource is to be used as an outline for the planning you make around the topic of Technology. If you are looking for more KS1 history planning we have already completed a unit of toys planning. Just click below to see! [https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-12978657]

A knowledge organiser for the KS1 history unit for Technology. This knowledge organiser can be used as a mat in lessons to cover key facts for the children or can be stuck in children’s books. It is a great resource for an overview for what the children are going to learn in the Technology unit. This includes learning about how technology has changed our toys, transport and communication. This resource has 1 page which can be seen in the preview and covers: What children should know Historical skills the children are going to learn Key objectives for the children to learn Key historical concepts for the unit Key Vocabulary This resource comes in three versions: PDF in colour, PDF in black and white and PPT editable. How I use this resource: This resource can be printed and stuck in children’s books to indicate a new unit of history learning. This resource could also be highlighted and annotated to assess children’s progress through the unit.

A KS1 history lesson which defines the words old and new to children and looks at old and new technologies. This History unit will look at different aspects of life that technology has developed and changed so it is key for children to have a clear idea of old and new. Old being something from the past and new being something from the present time or era. This resource is a powerpoint presentation which discusses old and new objects and is best utilised if there are objects that can be touched and investigated in the classroom. If not, there are photos provided for this discussion at the start of the lesson. How I use this resource: This resource is a powerpoint which is shared at the front of the class with the children. The worksheet can be completed in small groups or completed whole class.

A KS1 history lesson which compares toys which are old and new. In this lesson children learn about old and new toys through either by bringing them into the classroom or through videos which are embedded in this resource. This lesson focuses on the difference between clockwork toys which are powered by a spring in contrast to new toys which are battery powered. As well as this the materials of the toys is discussed to provide context to why older toys are made out of wood rather than plastic. This resource is a powerpoint presentation which discusses toys with children. It also includes a worksheet for children to write about an old and a new toy. How I use this resource: This resource is a powerpoint which is shared at the front of the class with the children. The worksheet can be completed in small groups or completed whole class.