What can we learn about recent history
from studying the life of a famous person?

Demonstrate factual knowledge of key episodes in the life of a famous person; show some understanding of key changes in post-war society and culture; be able to examine the contribution of an individual's life to history; be able to extract and communicate selected information from historical sources.

Teaching Resources

Newspaper Report
Children create a newspaper article on their chosen famous person

Internet Search ICT Link Unit 6D
Children use the Internet to find pictures and information of their famous person

Multimedia Presentation ICT Link Unit 6A
Children create a Multimedia presentation representing their famous person's life and achievements and showing the impact he/she had on this period of history.

Websites

Activity ideas and websites

British Pathe holds one of the most comprehensive collection of classic videos in the world. Kent schools have full access to the archive through the website to use in lessons. Please note: You will only be able to download the videos in your school and not from home.

BBC Site Famous People

Priory School Website

Other weblinks

Famous Women in History

www.biography.com