Great Fire Of London - KS1 - History

Information on the Great Fire of London with some activity ideas

History | KS1 | KS2 | Roman roads | BBC Teach

This film gives pupils an understanding of how and why the Romans built a network of roads in Britain.
It explores the design and construction of Roman roads. Using maps and graphics, it shows where the Roman roads were built and illustrates how many of our modern roads follow the same routes today.
This clip is from the series Explain This...

This short film is relevant for teaching History at KS1 and KS2 in England, Wales and Northern Ireland and 1st and 2nd Level in Scotland.

History | KS1 | KS2 | Industrialisation | BBC Teach

This film is an ideal tool to help pupils to understand the process of industrialisation and to think about how their lives might be different if industrialisation had not happened.
It also provides an opportunity to think about some of the negative impacts of industrialisation, for example on the environment.
 

History | KS1 | KS2 | The digital revolution | BBC Teach

This film considers why and how the digital revolution happened, what life was like before the digital revolution, and wonders what life will be like in another 50 years.
The film also considers the impact the digital revolution has had on young lives in terms of threats like online bullying.