Photographs from history: what can they tell us about Britain's recent past?
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Why this why now
This unit uses and builds on pupils' knowledge from EYFS where they may have engaged with community and family experiences when first introduced to the past. It also builds on pupils' knowledge of the twentieth century built in their study of Elizabeth II's life and reign in the preceding unit. This unit prepares pupils for future units when historical photographs are studied. It also prepares them for their Year 2 study of the life and reign of Queen Victoria, which develops their understanding of the context in which early photography developed.
Prior knowledge requirements
- Some similarities and differences between things in the past and now.
- Some similarities and differences between different religious and cultural communities in this country.
Threads
Why this why now
This unit uses and builds on pupils' knowledge from EYFS where they may have engaged with community and family experiences when first introduced to the past. It also builds on pupils' knowledge of the twentieth century built in their study of Elizabeth II's life and reign in the preceding unit. This unit prepares pupils for future units when historical photographs are studied. It also prepares them for their Year 2 study of the life and reign of Queen Victoria, which develops their understanding of the context in which early photography developed.
Prior knowledge requirements
- Some similarities and differences between things in the past and now.
- Some similarities and differences between different religious and cultural communities in this country.
Photographs from history: what can they tell us about Britain's recent past?
This unit explores photography as a recent invention that records history, highlighting early photos of lost ways of life and the challenges of early 20th-century photography. Students learn about changes in recent history, including food, clothing, and more, through photos from the past century.
6 lessons in unit
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