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Year 1 · Key Stage 1

History

People and events that shaped Britain and the wider world.

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  1. Then and Now: How Has Life Changed?Children discover how everyday life has changed within living memory by comparing homes, toys, school and technology from the past with life today, using photographs and family stories as historical sources.
  2. The Great Fire of LondonChildren discover the Great Fire of London in 1666, learning why it started, how it spread so fast, and why it was so important. They explore Samuel Pepys' diary as a historical source and practise putting key events in order.
  3. Remarkable People Who Changed the WorldChildren explore the lives of three remarkable people from history — Queen Victoria, Christopher Columbus and Florence Nightingale — and discover why their achievements still matter today.
  4. Our Local History: People and Places Near UsChildren explore local history by investigating significant people, places and events near them. They learn to use local sources like old photographs, buildings and maps as clues about the past, and explain why local history matters.