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A selection of KS3 History Games for Kids – try them out!

Students use this interactive newsfeed activity to record the main events of the origins of the Cold War. They then produce a “chat show” dialogue between a communist and a capitalist using the events in a timeline that is provided; each speaker will have a biased interpretation. As an extension, students produce a “living graph” using www.classtools.net.

End of Unit Test: The Roots of the Cold War, 1917-45
A 20-Question “Fill the Gaps” exercise which gives a handy one-sided summary of the main events up to 1945. Students should be encouraged to play one of the following games prior to completing the test – either as a homework exercise, or as “last minute revision” for the first half of the test lesson in a computer lab.
Manic Miner: The Roots of the Cold War
Wordshoot: The Roots of the Cold War
CannonBall Fun: The Roots of the Cold War

Analyse a series of IGCSE History level cartoons by hovering over details and answering exam-style questions. When you have finished, the computer will provide you with a printout comparing your answer to a model answer. A great way to revise and develop sourcework skills ready for the IGCSE History Examination!

Using this template, Teachers are increasingly using accelerated learning, an approach to learning which builds on a range of learning styles. This template will help you plan lessons which address the issue of multiple intelligences.

Kolb’s Learning Cycle:
The learning cycle model, developed by David Kolb, identifies four stages in learning. Peter Honey and Alan Mumford connected each stage in this learning cycle with a preferred learning style.

Stage 1 – Having an experience
Learning Style: Activist (learn best from activities where they can throw themselves into a task).

Stage 2 – Reflecting on the experience
Learning Style: Reflector (learn best when they can review what has happened).

Stage 3 – Acting differently as a result / planning the next steps
Learning Style: Pragmatist (learn best when an opportunity presents itself to learn on the job).

Stage 3 – Concluding from the experience
Learning Style: Theorist (learn best when they can understand what they have learned as part of a wider picture).

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