Causation
This is a central concept that shapes historical thinking and understanding. The focus on why events occurred or why people acted as they did as well as the results these acts engendered is a fundamental focus within history. We cannot consider significant individuals or events without investigating motivation. Why did they act as they did? Why did this event occur? What were the consequences of these actions? This concept will allow children to create connections and construct informed responses by tracing the ripples through time. This concept is also linked to chronology where it helps children to recognise change across time. Read more
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Film: What's the wisdom on... Causation
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The Elizabeth cake
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Getting to grips with concepts in primary history
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The Anglo-Saxons and the Vikings: push, pull, cause and consequence
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To boldly go: exploring the explorers
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Ancient Sumer
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Viking and Anglo-Saxon struggle for the kingdom of England
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Assessment and Progression without levels
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Britain's settlement by Anglo-Saxons and Scots
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Investigating the Indus Valley (2600-1900 B.C.)
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The Maya: a 4,000-year-old civilisation in the Americas
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Stone Age to Iron Age - overview and depth
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The Great Fire of London and the National Curriculum
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History in the Urban Environment
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Addressing the issues of knowledge, skills and understanding
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