Following on from my posts in the past of links for Art, Music, Primary Science and Secondary Science, here are some useful sites that could be useful for teachers of History. All would be useful for their interactive whiteboard, but also for pupils to use independently.
History Pin
Historypin is an online tool that acts as a digital time machine, allowing people to view and share history in a totally new way. Historypin allows users to layer their old images onto modern Street View scenes, revealing a series of windows into the past.
BBC Timeline
Explore all of British history, from the Neolithic to the present day, with this easy-to-use interactive timeline. Browse hundreds of key events and discover how the past has shaped the world we live in today.
BBC Horrible Histories
Video clips, songs and games from the BBC TV Programme. Experience some of the more gruesome aspects of history. (UK Only)
BBC Primary History
Excellent resources on Greeks, Romans, Anglo-Saxons, Vikings, Victorians and World War 2. If your school has the Espresso service also check that out for some excellent history resources on similar topics. Secondary history resources also available.
Bayeux Tapestry Maker
This fabulous little site lets you create your own images in the style of the Bayeux Tapestry. Great fun.
Timelines.tv
Timelines.tv is a free-to-use, video-rich history resource. Scroll the timeline to find a story that interests you and then watch the videos.
Hyperhistory
HyperHistory is an expanding scientific project presenting 3,000 years of world history with an interactive combination of lifelines, timelines, and maps. It’s a slightly old-fasioned looking site, compared to some these days, but might still prove useful.
Holocaust memorial
Resources for teaching about the Holocaust. Useful for Holocaust Memorial Day lessons and assemblies. In addition also take a look at the resources provided by the Anne Frank Museum, including the Secret Annex interactive resource.
Museum Box
This site provides the tools for you to build up an argument or description of an event, person or historical period by placing items in a virtual box. What items, for example, would you put in a box to describe your life; the life of a Victorian Servant or Roman soldier; or to show that slavery was wrong and unnecessary?
National Archives (UK)
The National Archives Education Service brings history to life through their award-winning programme of taught sessions and online resources. Resources available on every aspect of British history.
Timeline Tools:
There are many tools on the web that let you create timelines. Use them in lessons to demonstrate a sequence of events, or ask students to create their own. Here are just a selection.
Timetoast
A very simple way to create timelines, plus look at timelines created by others. Also useful for other subjects, such as this timeline of the Moon Landings.
Dipity
Create very interesting multimedia timelines on different events.
See Also : xtimeline and Timeglider both of which are simple to use timeline creators.
