Hands on history - Rebecca Carnihan

Explores popular primary History themes through original and creative ideas, with the emphasis on child-led activities.

11 creative chapters explore the History Curriculum through Art & display and Design & Technology.
Chapters include: Toys, Homes, The Seaside, Ancient Britain, Ancient Greece, Ancient Egypt, The Tudors, The Aztecs and more.
Example themes include: Tudor Shoe Making, My Own Sarcophagus, A Victorian Classroom, Anglo-Saxon Homes and Aztec Stone Carving.
Each theme contains background information, a clear resource list, step-by-step instructions on how to complete the activities and display ideas.
Ideas are colourful and original, 2-D and 3-D, and suitable for whole class or small group work.