How have primary schools in the UK changed?

Create an interactive timeline detailing key changes to the UK’s primary schools; sequence these changes using photographs; draw and discuss what future schools may be like.

Teaching Outcomes
To be able to sequence events in chronological order.
To be able to ask questions to find out information.
To be able to understand that their lives are connected with others.

Children will:

• Sequence events in chronological order.
• Ask relevant questions to extend their understanding and knowledge.
• Understand that their lives are connected to the lives of others.

• Timeline photographs
• Changes to the UK primary school system
• Group work on how to sequence events in chronological order

• Props for timeline
• Wool or thread slightly unwound
• Bowtie or tie
• Old painting apron or dirty clothing
• Camera to take photographs with throughout the session
• Mini whiteboards and pens for the plenary

There are no weblinks needed for this session.