History at key stages 1 and 2 (Year 2)

Unit 4: Why do we remember Florence Nightingale?

About this unit

This unit looks at the life of Florence Nightingale, why she went to Turkey to help soldiers injured in the Crimean War, and what happened as a result of her work. The approach could also suit the study of other famous people, eg George Stephenson, Grace Darling, Tutankhamen, Rosa Parks, Pocahontas, Mary Seacole.

This unit supports citizenship: 4

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	1. Who was Florence Nightingale?
	2. Why did Florence Nightingale go to Scutari?
	3. Which pictures help us tell Florence Nightingale's story?
	4. What was it like for Florence Nightingale working in the Crimean War?
	5. How did Florence Nightingale make things better for soldiers in the Crimean War?
	6. Why do we remember Florence Nightingale?