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 KS1 (Year 1 and 2) history lesson which concludes what the children have learnt during the toys past and present unit. This lesson leads discussions with children about what they have learnt aimed at recapping their knowledge of their toys,, their parents’ toys and their grandparent’s toys. How I use this resource: This resource is a powerpoint which is shared at the front of the class with the children. The task is to be completed in small groups so children can complete their sentences with an adult. If you are interested in the complete unit of Toys past and present planning click the link below! https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-12978657

A KS1 history lesson which teaches children about the life of Tim Peake and why he was a significant individual. Tim Peake has been a significant individual in the UK in the 2010s to modern day. Tim joined the European Space Agency in 2008 which resulted in him travelling to the International Space Station in 2015. Tim was the first British astronaut to take part in a space walk and is a role model for lots of people in the UK to be astronauts and scientists. This resource is a powerpoint presentation which discusses with children Tim Peake’s life as well as making links to the prior lesson which was based on what an explorer is. 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 teaches children about how Victorians lived and their homes. England during the Victorian reign developed largely due to the Industrial Revolution. The invention of factories as well as mass producing different goods meant that society changed exponentially. The smaller settlements that had developed in the past were soon left to bigger cities and towns, meaning houses changed. Houses were made in main cities and towns with brick, since it was mass produced. This resource is a powerpoint presentation which discusses with children the lives of the Victorians as well as their homes. It includes a work booklet for this lesson and other future lessons. The task in this lesson is to label a Victorian home. 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.