How to History
- History
- Humanites and Social Sciences
Welcome to How to History
How to History is a six-part video series that provides in-depth breakdowns of core history skills. Rounded out with posters, worksheets and other accompanying resources, the series empowers students to apply history skills to any area of historical research. How to History is curriculum-aligned and has videos that can be used for both primary and secondary students from Year 2 through to Year 10.
Timelines
Years 2-6
Timelines are used to show how things have changed over time. They show us the big picture of history, rather than just the day-to-day. Do you know how to make a really good timeline? Find out about the three keys and put your learning into action with our video and accompanying resources.
Historical Sources
Years 5-10
When it comes to history, there is one thing that turns the fictional to the factual; that’s historical sources. But how do we categorise them, how do we use them and what exactly are they?
The Language of History
Years 5-10
When it comes to history, it might sometimes seem like historians are speaking an entirely different language with a completely different set of vocabulary. We can learn to communicate that way too. Let’s learn about the Language of History.
Historical Inquiry
Years 7-10
Inquiry is the way into history. It requires us to research, question, dive deeper and create our own opinions. Historians conduct inquiries into topics of particular interest to them. They then create different outcomes such as research papers, museum exhibits and podcasts to share their results and conclusions. And it all begins with a question.
Analysing History
Years 7-9
Historians are taught to interrogate sources. They compare as many different sources and historical perspectives as they can find. This is a skill that, when you master it, will open up a window into the past. So, how do we get started?
Researching History
Years 7-9
Historical evidence can come in many forms and, once found, it is categorised and analysed. But where do historians find historical sources to begin with?