End of Year History Project
A student-led inquiry into a specific aspect of medieval life or a significant historical figure.
Key Questions
- 1How do we evaluate the reliability of primary sources?
- 2What makes a historical event "significant"?
- 3How can we communicate historical findings effectively to others?
National Curriculum Attainment Targets
Suggested Methodologies
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