Jumpstart! History: Engaging activities for ages 7-12

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Sarah Whitehouse (University of the West of England, UK) Karan Vickers-Hulse (University of the West of England, UK)

Jumpstart! History

Engaging activities for ages 7-12

Sarah Whitehouse (University of the West of England, UK), Karan Vickers-Hulse (University of the West of England, UK)

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Routledge
20 November 2014

Primary & middle schools; Secondary schools; Teaching skills & techniques

Series: Jumpstart

This collection of simple to use and fun activities will jumpstart pupils’ understanding of the historical skills of chronology, enquiry, historical inference and knowledge and understanding of people, places and time.

History is an effective way to engage pupils in a topic and can act as a fantastic hook for learning. This book will enable you to make history a fundamental part of your classroom, to enhance not only the pupils' historical understanding but also to deepen their understanding in other subjects.

Areas covered include:-

Egyptians

Ancient Greeks and Romans

Saxons, Vikings and Normans

Stone Age

Bronze Age

Iron Age

Tudors and Stuarts

Victorians

World War Two

Post-War Britain

This indispensable classroom resource will celebrate history and give children the opportunity to experience the thrill of finding out about the past. It will be a lifeline to any classroom teacher looking to teach history in a fun and exciting way.

By: Sarah Whitehouse (University of the West of England UK), Karan Vickers-Hulse (University of the West of England, UK)
Imprint: Routledge
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 210mm, Width: 148mm, Spine: 10mm
Weight: 204g
ISBN: 9780415729024
ISBN 10: 0415729025
Series: Jumpstart
Pages: 142
Publication Date: 20 November 2014
Audience: Professional and scholarly , Undergraduate
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Chapter 1: Stone Age, Bronze Age, Iron Age Chapter 2: Egyptians, Ancient Greeks Chapter 3: Romans Chapter 4: Saxons, Vikings, Normans Chapter 5: Tudors, Stuarts Chapter 6: Victorians Chapter 7: World War II Chapter 8: Local History

Sarah Whitehouse has worked in the primary classroom for a decade and was the first teacher in Wales to be awarded the Gold Quality Mark for Geography for her school. She has a number of publications specialising in primary history and geography and is currently PGCE Primary Programme Leader for Primary and Early Years (Humanities Specialist) at the University of the West of England in Bristol. Karan Vickers-Hulse has been a primary school teacher for 15 years, most recently as a Deputy Head. She has written a number of publications for KCP Publications and is currently Senior Lecturer in Primary English and UG Programme Leader for Primary and Early Years at the University of the West of England in Bristol.

Reviews for Jumpstart! History: Engaging activities for ages 7-12

""These engaging activities focus on the new curriculum for history and will be welcomed by teachers who are looking for a fresh approach to the subject. We need to do more than teach facts - we need to encourage pupils to delve beneath the surface so they know why events took place."" - Sarah Brew, Parents in Touch