TEACHERS CONTENT GUIDE

A Creative Approach to Using Staffordshire
Places In The Classroom

The following lesson plans have been created to promote the teaching of Historical Enquiry, whilst using the Staffordshire Places website.
The use of this website gives classroom practitioners an exciting and creative way to deliver the history and geography Local Study Units.
It is important that young children start to understand that history is about the past and that we find out about the past from clues people have left behind. They should have experience of a variety of sources of information including

Probate Records
Census Returns
Images
Trade Directories
Tithe Maps

Each document has a link to a full transcript (where applicable).
Most of these sources are available for areas shown on the places list.
The development of children's questioning skills is crucial to historical enquiry. Using the Staffordshire Places resources the lesson plans aim to develop a more focused enquiry. Children are encouraged to record any questions arising from the sources and use the sources confidently to answer those particular questions.

For guidance on the types of documents use the content guide.

The lesson plans also provide many meaningful cross curricular links, embracing the National Primary Strategy, by offering a broad and rich curriculum, promoting excellence and enjoyment.

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