The Life of Mary Seacole part 1 (of 3) | The Victorians | BBC Teach
The life of Mary Seacole life is told in three short video episodes. Mary tells of her early life in Jamaica, and how her mother, a famous healer, taught her...
History KS2 | Explorers: Christopher Columbus | BBC Teach
This short animated film for primary pupils takes a look at Christopher Columbus' epic adventures to the Americas. It introduces the geographical skills of r...
The life and work of Florence Nightingale (dramatisation) | History - True Stories
Suitable for teaching 5-11s. Florence Nightingale tells the story of her life, and shows how she grew up to become a nurse in the Crimean War. Subscribe for ...
Questions to ask your child...
How did these people help others?
Describe each person using three words...
What are the similarities/ differences between these key figures in History?
What is each person famous for?
Why are these people important today?
What can we learn from their stories?
How can they inspire us to be better people?