History for Kids

Please remember that before accessing any of these sites that you must first check with your parent or guardian and ask their permission. These are all third party sites, that means that we have no control over their content. For more information on internet safety for children please consult Webwise.ie, a great intiative from the National Centre for Technology in Education.

School History - Brilliant interactive site from the UK covering the UK history curriculum from Junior Infants to A Level. Fun games where your knowledge ensures that the teacher has to walk the plank! Includes online history lessons and free downloadables.

The History Guide - Resources for Historians - Must see site for budding historians, a complete list of web sources for all periods. A wonderful labyrinth of information and websites. Could take you days to come out!

Tyburn Gallows - a bit "horrible histories"! For the goulish amongst you. I particularly liked the "Dying Speeches" Page. Ouch!

Internet Medieval SourceBook - Heavy weight site, best suited to teens considering project work in this area.

The Victorian Web - complete online list of resources for those studying the Victorian Era.

Do History - interesting site that allows you to piece together moments in history from fragments that have survived. Kids can work independently, but also useful as a teaching resource.

Active History - although it has some sample content this is a paid subscriber site. Great stuff though from virtual interviews, online simulations, educational arcade games, worksheets & lesson plans and revision quizzes.