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Spotlight: How equal has Britain become since 1945?

Spotlight: How equal has Britain become since 1945?

30 June 2024 Britain / UK, C20th, C21st, Change and Continuity, Key Stage 3, Spotlight 319 Views No Comments

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?

28 June 2024 British Empire, C16th, C17th, C18th, C19th, C20th, Key Stage 3, Sources and Evidence, Spotlight 291 Views No Comments

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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