Thought-provoking historical projects

Imaginative project ideas to challenge secondary students to think outside the box when it comes to investigating historical periods

Tes Resources Team

Books used In Secondary History projects with magnifying glass on the top for investigations and study

Inspire inquisitive minds to investigate a variety of historical periods with these captivating project ideas

With the end of term almost in sight, projects are a great way to keep your classes engaged while acquiring new knowledge and developing important skills. Whether they are used to introduce unfamiliar historical periods, explore one in more detail or discover local history, this collection of imaginative project ideas has the power to get students of all ages and abilities thinking more deeply.

WW2: Veterans Research Project
JAB1984

WW2: Veterans Research Project

£1.25
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Worksheet and links to create an independent research lesson (computer room needed) on Veterans Stories from WW2. Stories include the experiences of women, soldiers, airmen, commonwealth soldiers, etc.
History Project
Dominic Rogers

History Project

FREE
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A nine-week history project, including a week-by-week framework, materials and lesson activities. Includes a definitive guide for teachers and students, enabling them produce exemplar history essays, websites, short films and exhibitions rooted deep in historical methodology, source work and good p...
Henry VIII - Full Homework Project
Eldritch2

Henry VIII - Full Homework Project

£3.00
(1)
A homework project aimed at year 7 pupils to cover the course of six weeks approx. They should complete 1-2 tasks per week. Focusing on a general introductory overview of King Henry VIII, his life, six wives, and some of his political decisions.
WWI Soldier Homework Project
Enabled Learning

WWI Soldier Homework Project

£0.85
(1)
This is a homework task involving researching a soldier from WWI and completing a task of the student's choice. It is completely editable and comes with a mark scheme.

Local History resources

Discover the Dissolution Local History Project
nationalarchives

Discover the Dissolution Local History Project

FREE
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Discover the Dissolution is a national enrichment project run by The National Archives for schools and history groups. The aim is to allow students of all ages to practice their research skills. Groups are encouraged to use the Discover the Dissolution resources to locate a local monastery or nunne...
Local History: Culture on Your Doorstep
Sallyent

Local History: Culture on Your Doorstep

FREE
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Ideas and practical activities to create a local history study and support other curriculum areas. Use your local history as a teaching resource for cross-curricular work covering history, literacy, art, geography and maths; wherever you live and whatever period or geography your local history may...