Life in the Trenches

Focus on the experiences of British Soldieres during the First World War. Listen to the comments about life in the trenches and go on to complete the activities. A spot the difference game based on WWI images is also available.

Treaty of Versailles cartoon analysis

Three political cartoons from the end of the First World War are used here to teach students how to successfully analyse images in their History studies.

Causes of the First World War

Activity based around a map of Europe at the outbreak of the First World War. Different points of view are given to explain the outbreak of the war. Useful for examining interpretation and bias.

Edwardian Rush Hour

Interactive application focusing on city life in the early 20th century. Excellent interactive whiteboard activity, focuses on change and continuity. A game is unlocked with the completion of all activities.

Introduction to Back to Back Housing

Students interact with census data and complete tasks intended to give students an understanding of why people moved into urban areas at the end of the 19th century.

Life in the Back to Backs

Activity which gives students the chance to view three different rooms in a 'Back to Back' house through various times in the 19th century. Each room is explored using a 360* panoramic image.

The Burning of the Martyrs

First students must find specific detials within a Tudor engraving, and then go on to describe the scene that they see from the point of view of on of the central characters in the image. A bonus game can be unlocked.

Henry VIII; this is your life

This activity has lots of information about Henry VIII and the people in his life. A useful research tool as well as for the activities that are available. Audio comments about Henry's life are available, and a game is available once all activities have been attempted.