History2Literacy
The Census Project
The Census project is an opportunity for pupils to research their and learn about the important historical, social and technological changes that have taken place over the last 150 years. To promote the project findmypast is offering schools until the end of the summer term (July 31st. 2012) 3 months free access to the 1911 census online database.
Life in Victorian Times
Improving pupils literacy skills
Pupils in schools across South-East England are using the census and other online resources to research and develop their enquiry and literacy skills. Click on the links below to view and read the reports from two of the schools in the "Kent Schools' Pilot Project.
Elizabeth Chapman - Working conditions for children in Victorian Times
How did the coming of the railway change work and everyday life in Britain?
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Planning a Local Study Project - CPD Training for Teachers
We run half and full day workshops for individual schools, local partnerships and LA's. A full day includes the 7 sessions listed below.
Planning a local study project - identifying cross-curricular links and assessment opportunities
Where do we begin? - How to research and find out information about your local area online
Establishing links with the local community - Working together with your local Library, Museums, Local Record Office and History Groups
Getting the most out of a school visit - Plannning learning activities for pupils outside the classroom
Using census data in the primary classroom - How can we use census data to find out about life 150 years ago?
What can our parents and granparents tell us about the past? - Oral storytelling, Interviewing adults, using questionnaires to gather information
Publishing and sharing our learning with others - Publishing your pupils work on the Internet, in print or on CD
For more information or to book a workshop contact:
history2literacy@gmail.com
The Census project is supported by
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