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History The story of the past

Press on Nigel. Then read the passage……. Has anything interesting or unusual happened to you in the last week? How long ago did it happen? What has been the most important event in your life so far? How long ago did it happen? Nigel Press on Nigel 4 times to find his questions

Read the information about B.C and A.D. Then press these pictures….. Greek temple The pyramids A.D Windsor Castle Norman church

Press the dates. Predict where they fit on the time line… B.C A.D 1500 753 2000 1509 1066 1999 A.D 55 A.D 1200 A.D 1750 A.D 55 B.C 500 B.C 2000 BC 1700 B.C

Evidence: Primary or secondary ? Find out from the book about primary and secondary sources. Discuss these pictures. Are they all the same? Can any be different?

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