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Collaborative Learning : History Activities

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Ancient & Modern Olympics Description: With the Olympic Games taking place in 2012 it is a good time to discover the origins of these games. There are many topics around this theme and if you develop your own please share them by sending them to the address below for expanding our library. Learning Outcomes: Students will have gained knowledge about the Olympic Games both past and present and have been able to compare and contrast them.
Egypt Quiz Description: Life in Ancient Egypt was complex and fascinating and our aim is to encourage pupils to become interactively involved in its exploration through the use of pictures and words (either written or spoken). We have left some of the activity cards blank so that pupils can make their own versions. Learning Outcomes: Pupils will have increased their knowledge about the ancient Egyptians.
Medieval Snakes and Ladders Description: We have devised this activity to help students engage with English Medieval History. To gain an insight into the life of a humble serf, students collect Chance Cards which they transcribe into a diary of their character at the end of the game. Learning Outcomes: Pupils will have broadened their understanding of everyday life in Medieval England.
Ancient Greek and Modern Education Description: Education systems have developed and changed throughout the course of history. To engage students with these changes we have devised this activity for them to compare their schooling with those of Ancient Greeks. If you develop your own activities around this theme please share them by sending them to the address below for expanding our library. Learning Outcomes: Students will have gained knowledge about the Ancient Greek education system and been able to compare and contrast it with their own.
Henry VIII's Six Wives Description: Henry VIII was a king of major importance and his relationships to his wives helped to shape Briton. This is why we have developed this activity for students to familiarise themselves with his six wives and their role in history. If you develop your own activities around this theme please share them by sending them to the address below for expanding our library. Learning Outcomes: Students will be able to recall the six wives of Henry VIII and some facts about them.
Tudor Entertainments Description: As apart of the study of Tudor Briton this activity has been designed to give students an insight into the sports and entertainments that the Tudors engaged in. If you develop your own activities around this theme please share them by sending them to the address below for expanding our library. Learning Outcomes: Students will have learned the kind of entertainment and sports the Tudors enjoyed and it will have given them an insight into life in Tudor times.
Greek Farming Description: As part of the study of Ancient Greece this activity focuses on farming and the various factors that affect the outcome of it being either a good or bad year. The produce used in the game are the same that are still enjoyed by many today, even if the farming techniques have changed. Learning Outcomes: Students will have gained a greater understanding of the factors affecting agriculture in Ancient Greece.
WW2 Air Raids Description: The bombing of civilians is a common strategy of war. In this activity we have focused on air raids on Britain during World War 2 but many of the affects on civilians are still the same today, in any war zone. Learning Outcomes: Students will have gained knowledge of life in Britain during WW 2.
Aztec Tributes Game Description: The Aztecs demanded tributes from all the smaller neighbouring tribes, and this board game is designed to show how the tributary tribes became discontented with this system. It was this discontent that in the end lead the smaller tribes to support any group of soldiers who were prepared to help them stand up to Aztecs. Learning Outcomes: The Learning Outcome will be that students will have learned about the Aztec tributes system and gained an insight into the downfall of the Aztec Empire.
Underlying Causes of First World War Description: This dominoes activity helps students to gain an understanding of the underlying causes of the First World War exploring how certain aspects and causes of the war had more effect than others. The game is designed to raise discussion and to encourage more varied responses. Learning Outcomes: Students will be able to discuss the underlying causes of WW1 and demonstrate their understanding through linking together some of the issues.