Jumpstart! History
Engaging activities for ages 7-12
By Karan Vickers-Hulse, Sarah Whitehouse | Publisher: Taylor and Francis
About the book
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.
Editions of Jumpstart! History
- EBook
- ISBN 9781317915430
- PDF
- ISBN 9781317915447
Read an Excerpt
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Jumpstart! History about?
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.
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in Jumpstart! History?
Society and Social Sciences > Education / Educational sciences / Pedagogy > Schools and pre-schools > Primary and middle schools
Where can I read a sample of Jumpstart! History?
You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9781317915430
Is Jumpstart! History part of a series, and can it be read as a standalone?
Yes it is a part of series Jumpstart!
Who is/are the Author/s of the book Jumpstart! History?
Karan Vickers-Hulse, Sarah Whitehouse
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
Jumpstart! History is available as ebook(ISBN 9781317915430) and pdf(ISBN 9781317915447)