A list of stories that link History and English together. This certainly isn't a comprehensive list but gives a good start to finding stories that link to historical topics for 1900-1939.

An information text about the Ancient Maya that then includes a vocabulary activity and a comprehension activity based on the text. Answers are also included for both activities.

Attached is a page with the Viking Runes for letters and five different activities that children can work through to practise changing writing into runes or vice versa that includes writing messages to one another, writing a Viking attack message and decoding the names of Norse Gods.

A reading comprehension that includes a fact file about Mount Vesuvius and is then followed up with three differentiated worksheets that check their comprehension skills (answers included).

Timeline of key events in the Weimar Republic from the end of the First World War up to the Wall Street Crash in 1929. Also included is a map of Germany with the territories taken from them as a result of the Treaty of Versailles for a visual context and election results between 1924 and 1929. Useful for revision and asking questions based around the events outlined.

A reading comprehension that includes a fact file about The Colosseum and is then followed up with three differentiated worksheets that check their comprehension skills (answers included).

112 page Powerpoint that introduces the continent of Europe to children. Within the powerpoint, Europe is split into six different zones, introducing every country in Europe. Included are the flags for every country, the capital city and currency for each country as well as two to three facts for every country in Europe. Useful for introducing Europe or countries within Europe as well as being able to create a factfile using the slides.

Five different activities that work on the ability to use timelines in different ways as well as considering centuries and the years that form each century. Included is: A timeline labelled with BC and AD A blank timeline An activity that requires events from history to be sorted on to a timeline An activity that requires events from history including dates and centuries to be sorted on a timeline An activity that requires periods of time to be marked on a timeline An activity that requires periods of time and events within these periods of time to be marked on a timeline An activity sheet with questions and answers linked to centuries.

A template that is fully-hyperlinked and ready to use as a tool for assessing children's knowledge about any topic you are doing in a fun way. Simply insert the questions and answers where you wish, with it being highlighted which answer hyperlinks to the correct place.

An information text about the Stone Age (extract courtesy of the History channel) that is then linked to three different comprehension activities (suitable for Upper KS2). One activity is based around vocabulary and the other two are based around general comprehension. All three activities include answer sheets.

Timeline of the rise of the Nazi party from 1921 when Hitler took control to 1933 when he became German Chancellor. Also included are election results between 1924 and 1933, showing the rise and fall in voters and seats as well as showing a comparison against other parties. Useful for revision and asking questions based around the events outlined.

A PDF that looks at the famous Roman Colosseum, introducing key facts to children. Included within this is: The origins of the Colosseum Construction time Structure Opening Uses Gladiators Animal hunts Sea battles Keeping cool Different uses of the Colosseum Modern day Personal pictures from the Colosseum taken in 2015

A lesson for 5/6 that looks at living conditions for ordinary Victorians. Included is the presentation used as Notebook and PowerPoint and differentiated activities for children to complete in their books.

A crossword that tests children on what is included within the key facts hand out. Answers are included on a separate sheet.

A fact file about Rosa Parks that is also a reading comprehension. This includes three differentiated worksheets with 12 questions each and answers included to test children's comprehension knowledge as well as learning about Rosa Parks at the same time.

A fact file about Remembrance Day that is also a reading comprehension. This includes three differentiated worksheets with 12 questions each and answers included to test children's comprehension knowledge as well as learning about Remembrance Day at the same time.

A fact file about Queen Victoria that is also a reading comprehension. This includes three differentiated worksheets with 12 questions each and answers included to test children's comprehension knowledge as well as learning about Queen Victoria at the same time.

A fact file about Tutankhamun that is also a reading comprehension. This includes three differentiated worksheets with 11 questions each and answers included to test children's comprehension knowledge as well as learning about Tutankhamun at the same time.

Roman reading task cards that include a mini fact file for children to read before having five questions to answer linked to the text. These are great for warm-up exercises, quick read tasks or an activity for children to do as they come in at the start of the day/ lesson. Included are 15 different cards that link to a range of topics including: Gladiators Colosseum Roman Empire Mount Vesuvius Roman Currency Roman Emperors Augustus Arch of Titus Roman Baths Roman Roads Invasion of Britain - Julius Caesar Invasion of Britain - Caligula Invasion of Britain - Claudius Hadrian’s Wall Iceni Rebellion Each fact file also has an answer sheet provided.

Different resources that look at Bonfire Night. This includes: A PowerPoint that focusses on the history of Bonfire Night and the failed plot to kill King James I A PowerPoint that looks at how to stay safe on Bonfire Night A poster challenge to create a safety poster for Bonfire Night, including key tips for creating an effective poster A Guy Fawkes fact file to learn more about him A reading comprehension about Guy Fawkes (differentiated three way with answers included) A definition activity related to words seen in the PowerPoint about Bonfire Night/ words that relate to the plot to get children to work on using dictionaries effectively