Schools in the Past
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Schools in the Past

Compare and contrast what school life was like in the past with our experiences today using local records and oral history.

NCCA Curriculum SpecificationsNCCA Primary History Curriculum 5th and 6th Class: Local studies;Schools in the past - investigate the history of the school and compare with present.

About This Topic

Compare and contrast what school life was like in the past with our experiences today using local records and oral history.

Key Questions

  1. How did the school building and classroom layout differ in the past?
  2. What subjects did children learn and what materials did they use?
  3. How can we use oral history to learn about school life long ago?

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