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PATHfinders: Refresh your teaching on Britain and India 1600-1947 with these fantastic sources from the British Library

PATHfinders: Refresh your teaching on Britain and India 1600-1947 with these fantastic sources from the British Library

Welcome to the first of what we hope will be many PATHfinders updates. We know there is so much creativity in the history teaching world, but it is not always easy to have the time to search for sources, or find the latest interpretations.  PATHfinders is all about working in collaboration with museums, libraries and other groups to bring a raft of fascinating materials to your inbox each hal...

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Exciting Updates from Curriculum PATHS

Exciting Updates from Curriculum PATHS

We have two exciting updates right now for SHP Curriculum PATHS. The first update is the launch of our brand new Curriculum PATH Sharing Hub using Padlet. You can find the Curriculum PATHS Sharing Hub via the main landing page here: www.schoolshistoryproject.co.uk/curriculumpaths or via Padlet directly: www.padlet.com/cpaths/hub. You can find the Curriculum PATHS Sharing Hub via the main landing p...

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Curriculum PATHS Primary Council Member By-Election

We have an opportunity to join the Curriculum PATHS Council. One of our current Primary members has had to step down due to work commitments and we have a space for someone to join the team for a slightly extended term. You will be joining a fantastic group of history educators from across the country. To find out more about the Council and what we do CLICK HERE. The position is only open to curre...

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May 2024 – Council Meeting Minutes

Just a quick post to share the approved minutes from the May 2024 Curriculum PATHS Council meeting. You can find a full set of past minutes on the Curriculum PATHS member homepage: SHP Curriculum PATHS at membermojo

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Spotlight: How equal has Britain become since 1945?

Spotlight: How equal has Britain become since 1945?

Today’s featured Unit Path comes from Becky Carter, whose thematic unit explores equality in Britain post-1945. Becky’s unit links very clearly with Curriculum PATHS Ethical Principle #1 in that it was inspired directly by pupils’ desire to learn more about the histories of marginalised groups. The unit engages directly with the concept of change and continuity and asks pupils to...

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Spotlight: How can material objects help us to understand Britain’s role in the world?

Spotlight: How can material objects help us to understand Britain’s role in the world?

Today’s featured Unit Path comes from Sasha Smith & Dr. Sarah Longair, who were keen to develop pupils’ understanding of the British Empire through the lens of material culture. Each lesson centres an object that explores a period, place or event. The Unit Path being shared is one that has been taught at Sir Robert Pattinson Academy, but the wider collection of lessons can be used ...

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Spotlight: Settler Colonialism and Survivance – Teaching 19-20th Century Dakota History in KS3

Spotlight: Settler Colonialism and Survivance – Teaching 19-20th Century Dakota History in KS3

Today’s spotlight Unit Path was developed by Alex Ford (Leeds Trinity), Chris Jacques (Horsforth School) and Ross Miles (Horsforth School). You can find the full Unit Path and the associated resources online HERE. The unit began life as a resource designed to help schools rebalance their teaching of GCSE American West units but was developed into a specific unit exploring Indigenous presence...

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Welcome to SHP Curriculum PATHS. Over the last two years Curriculum PATHS members have been working hard to put together our framework of Ethical Principles for school history. We are really excited to be able to share this with you now. You can find lots more about SHP Curriculum PATHS on the SHP website: www.schoolshistoryproject.co.uk/curriculumpaths Our Ethical Principles are designed to empow...

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