Teaching History Online
Number 14: 21st October, 2001
2. Virtual Chat with King Henry VII
4. HistoPorta
7. The Tudors
Introduction
Spartacus Educational publishes Teaching History Online every week. The newsletter includes news, reviews of websites and articles on using ICT in the history classroom. Members of the mailing list are invited to submit information for inclusion in future editions of Teaching History Online. In this way we hope to create a community of people involved in using the Internet to teach history. Currently there are 15,369 subscribers to the newsletter.
John Simkin
Berlin Olympics: This is an impressive website provided by the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum. Produced like an encyclopedia there are entries on Race Hygiene, Sport as Military Training, Indoctrination of Youth, Nazi Control of Olympics, Exclusion of Jews, Persecution of Athletes, African American Responses, American Antisemitism, American Jewish Boycotters, Nazi Propaganda, Nationalism, Racism, Demilitarization, Opening of the Games, Athletic Competition, African American Athletes and Jewish Athletes.
Virtual Chat with King Henry VIII: A new and innovative project in which students type questions into the interface, and King Henry VIII answers them! A worksheet is provided which allows students to "interview" the King about his wives, his policies, his hobbies and his whatever else takes their fancy. Any questions which Henry does not understand can be submitted to the webmaster, who can update Henry's "brain" as appropriate. He is getting more clever by the day - give it a go!
Third Reich Factbook: This website provides information on (almost) all aspects of Germany and her allies during World War II, as well as a message forum for discussions on these topics. Aspects covered include the armed forces (Heer, Kriegsmarine, Luftwaffe, Waffen-SS as well as those of Germany's allies), the political organizations, security organization, militaria (uniforms, awards, flags, documents, stamps etc.), propaganda (posters, songs etc.) and the Holocaust. Also included are book reviews and listings of museums that include material from the Third Reich.
HistoPortal: HistoPortal is a World history based portal site. Search through the ages by century, look for historical figures, countries and cities. Take a look at events like world wars, revolutions, religions, monuments, ancient civilizations, mythology, philosophy, sacred places, legendary figures, mysteries and everything else historical.
St Thomas Aquinas History Department: A set of history resources for students and staff. All of the work that we do in KS3 and 4 is notated along with images for students to revise and get additional help with homework. Teachers can examine a sample of the lessons I have available and they can download several for free use in their schools. Additional information shows some of the work we are doing along with specific advice for GCSE students.
History on the Net: A website designed and produced by Heather Wheeler, a History and Additional Needs teacher at Filsham Valley School, St Leonards, East Sussex. The site is comprised of four main sections: Subject information linked to the National Curriculum; lesson ideas for use in the classroom, including complete one-hour online lessons; a reference section with an A-Z of History, Timelines and links to other History sites; and a games section with History quizzes, puzzles and interactive activities. Recommended by the NGFL, National Curriculum Online and The History Channel, History on the Net is an expanding site which regularly posts new information and lesson ideas. Comments and suggestions are always welcome.
The Tudors: A wide range of resources, pictures and student friendly narratives can be found in the Tudors Section of Schools History. Dan Moorhouse has produced a selection of biographies and descriptions ideally suited to the needs of students in Key Stage 3. This extremely popular and critically acclaimed unit is further supported by a range of teachers resources and quizzes.
Spain under Philip II: This is a detailed site on Spain during the reign of Philip II. It is aimed at Advanced level candidates (16+). Topics covered include what Philip inherited from Charles V; how Philip governed Spain; his relationship with the Catholic Church; the Revolt of the Moriscos; the Revolt of Aragon; 1588 to 1598 - a decade of chaos; the economic problems faced by Spain and the inheritance of Philip III.
Please email John Simkin at spartacus@pavilion.co.uk if you have information you want included in next month's edition of Teaching History Online.
