Teaching
History Online
Number
14: 21st October, 2001
Introduction
1.
Berlin
Olympics
2.
Virtual
Chat with King Henry VII
3.
Third
Reich Factbook
4.
HistoPorta
5.
Irish
History
6.
History
on the Net
7.
The
Tudors
8.
Spain
under Philip II
Introduction
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John Simkin
spartacus@pavilion.co.uk
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.
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