Learn Key Stage 2 History

During Key Stage Two History pupils learn about noteworthy people, events and places, both in the past and more recently.  They learn about change over time in Britain and other parts of the world, and look at history from different perspectives such as, political, economic, technological, scientific, social, religious, and cultural.  They will be able to describe main events and situations and make the links between these occasions and different periods and societies. 

When investigating the past they will use different sources of information, using dates and historical vocabulary to describe events, people and developments.  Throughout this learning they will understand that the past can be represented and interpreted in different ways throughout Britain and the wider world, and that people have different views and concepts on the history of the past.

Key Stage 2 History students will develop a chronological understanding of placing events, people and changes into the correct eras.  They will use dates and vocabulary relating to the passing of time, including ancient, modern, BC, AD, century and decades.

When studying Key Stage 2 History, pupils will also incorporate ICT based sources into their research; these include documents, printed sources, CD-ROMS, databases, pictures, photographs, music and artefacts.  They will also visit historic buildings, museums and galleries where they will ask and answer questions relevant to the focus of the enquiry.  

To summarise, using the guidelines as mentioned above - pupils will be taught the knowledge, skills and understanding through a local history study, three British history studies, a European history study and a world history study.  This will include the Romans, Anglo-Saxons, Vikings, Tudor times and Victorian Britain.

Have you got an interest in online education at Key Stage Two Level, typically children aged 7-11?

Nowadays, more and more parents are seeking online educational tools to help teach their children.  With the wealth of material that is now available online, it is very easy to teach your own child.  I am not suggesting pulling them from school and doing it all yourself! Unless of course this is a route you have carefully considered. 

You do not have to be qualified to teach your child, just access to the internet and the time.

Spending as little as 40-50 minutes per night Monday to Thursday is more than enough to boost their learning with great noticeable results. 

Combining games with learning is a fantastic way to teach children, making education fun for them is the key to success.  Based on this rule www.keystagetwo.com, a virtual learning environment has now become one of the top websites for Key Stage Two pupils.  The website successfully manages to combine learning while kids play Buccaneers and Lobsters, which is great fun for the little ones - and with the added benefit of learning at the same time!

As KeyStageTwo.com is compliant with the National Curriculum in England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland, UK schools are now availing of the service.  On completion of quick set-up and installation, Schools and teachers use it for…..

-Saving time on marking tests.

-By issuing homework online, reducing photocopying and paper costs.

-By using the individual and class results summary, pinpointing areas requiring improvement, thus raising children’s performance.

-Clearly viewing children’s analysis displaying strengths and weaknesses, allowing the teacher to focus on them and provide feedback where necessary.

Parents use the system under two scenarios, firstly if their children’s school is enrolled in the system already, parents can log on and view their own child’s performance and results, tracking their progress.  They also use it to read teacher feedback and use the system with their little ones on a one-to-one basis.  Secondly, if a child’s school is not yet enrolled parents can sign up to the system for just ten pounds per month offering unlimited anytime access to all the resources, effectively tutoring the child themselves, at a tiny fraction of the traditional tutoring costs.

Finally, and most importantly KeyStageTwo.com offers fantastic benefits for the kids, too many to mention here!  Nip over to the website to learn more, for which I have provided a link here

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We would love to have you on board, whether you are a school, primary teacher, parent, tutor or even just a casual reader seeking educational resources with a difference!