Historic England history classroom resources and lesson plans KS1-5

Historic England have multiple free classroom resources such as PowerPoint presentations, worksheets and notes for teachers to download and use.

Classroom Resources Key Stage 1

Presentations, worksheets and notes for teachers to download and use in Key Stage 1 lessons.

Example topics: The past, toys, the seaside, local heritage, Platinum Jubilee

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Classroom Resources Key Stage 2

Presentations, worksheets and notes for teachers to download and use in Key Stage 2 lessons.

Example topics: Prehistoric rock art, heritage trails, Queen Victoria’s reign, Anglo Saxons, Roman Britain

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Classroom Resources Key Stage 3

Presentations, worksheets and notes for teachers to download and use in Key Stage 3 lessons.

Example topics: War memorials, slavery memorials, Victorian buildings and ways of thinking, Industrial Revolution

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Classroom Resources Key Stage 4

Presentations, worksheets and notes for teachers to download and use in Key Stage 4 lessons.

Example topics: Norman invasion, William the Conqueror, World War Two healthcare for body and mind

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Classroom Resources Key Stage 5

Presentations, worksheets and notes for teachers to download and use in Key Stage 5 lessons.

Example topics: Henry VIII, dissolution of the monasteries

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You can also download supporting teacher toolkits and timelines. The timelines will help your students develop their sense of chronology. The teacher toolkits will help you develop your students’ understanding of the heritage around them.

About Historic England

Historic England are a Youth Friendly Employer who have made a meaningful commitment to building the career confidence of students and learners. They have a wealth of inclusive career pathways into heritage careers,  including heritage apprenticeships, and firmly believe that heritage careers are for everyone.

For more information, please email info@youthemployment.org.uk or call 01536 513388.

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