History at key stages 1 and 2    (Year 5/6)

• select information from the object to decide which decade it dates from
• place the object in the correct decade on the time line
• identify some similarities within one decade and some differences between now and then
• suggest some reasons for the changes

• identify similarities and differences between types of sources of information available in different periods in the past

• identify some characteristic features of British life before 1948

• select and record information that is relevant to their topic
• use sources to infer information about change since 1948

• identify questions they still need to answer and how they will find answers

• answer specific questions about their topic area
• identify important changes since 1948
• place changes accurately on a time line

• listen to, and record memories about Britain since 1948
• extract information from the interview to supplement, and compare with, their own conclusions about life in Britain since 1948

• identify similarities between changes and between causes in different topics
• suggest links between different topics eg arrival of Bangladeshi community meant that different foods became available

• select relevant information to answer questions
• reach conclusions about the most important changes and support these conclusions with evidence
• produce a piece of extended writing