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Birmingham Museum and Art Gallery

Find out about the excellent free learning support services including teacher led visits which include art teaching and handling historical artefacts. The site includes information and photographs of Greek, Roman and Egyptian artefacts.

5-18 year olds
Teachers

The Adventures of Captain Cook

A National Geographic Kids article about the life and voyages of Captain James Cook.

11-16 year olds
Pupils

The Ancient Olympics

Did you know the Olympics began in Ancient Greece? Here you can compare ancient and modern Olympic sports, tour ancient Olympia and read about the exploits of the first Olympic athletes.

9-14 year olds
Teachers, Pupils

The Presidents of the United States

A list of all American Presidents with some information about each from Britannica.

11-18 year olds
Pupils

The West

Worth delving into if you need information on historical events and key characters in the American West. You can also click on any state on a map to learn about cities, towns, trails, natural features and scenes of conflict.

11-18 year olds
Teachers, Pupils

Guy Fawkes and Bonfire Night

Read about the Gunpowder Plot, the conspirators and traditions of Bonfire Night.

11-16 year olds
Teachers, Pupils

Thinking History

Lots of ideas for an active learning approach to teaching history. Activities include role play, hot seating and physical diagrams.

11-16 year olds
Teachers

Jorvik Viking Centre - York

Includes what the Jorvik Viking Centre has to offer, together with background information on the archaeological dig which took place on the site. Linked to York's Archaeological Resource Centre, which has a range of academic support items.

7-14 year olds
Teachers, Parents
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