The Historian's Toolkit · The Present and Recent Past

The Story of Our School

A local study of the school building and community to understand how institutions evolve over time.

Key Questions

  1. 1What did a typical school day look like for a child here fifty years ago?
  2. 2How has the physical landscape of our school changed since it was built?
  3. 3Why is it important to keep records of school life today for future students?

NCCA Curriculum Specifications

NCCA: Primary - Local StudiesNCCA: Primary - Continuity and Change Over Time
Class/Year: 3rd Class
Subject: Exploring Our Past: From Local Roots to Ancient Worlds
Unit: The Historian's Toolkit
Period: The Present and Recent Past

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