There are so many ways that history and geography students can learn about these interesting subjects and develop many of the important skills that studying them can develop, such as critical thinking, problem-solving, communication, data analysis and research.
Every student learns in an individual and unique way, which is why we have put together some key resources that we believe will be an added benefit to their current learning journey.
This website features good teaching resources for KS3, KS4 and KS5.
A one-stop shop for history students and teachers. Here you'll find a range of links, resources and suggested reading to support GCSE and A level units.
Video channel for andallthat.co.uk contains original content to support history teachers. Particularly useful to those studying the American West.
10-minute video introductions to multiple A level and GCSE history topics.
A project set up by Will Bailey Watson and Rich Kennett to support teachers with teaching a broader curriculum. The resources offer short windows into other histories and are great for giving to students to work on independently.
Exam-board content for history students in England, Northern Ireland or Wales. Choose the exam specification that matches the one you study.
One Big History Department (OBHD)
A history teacher group-blog offering resources and ideas direct from teachers. A great place for those looking to maintain their CPD reading as well.
Home-learning resource-sharing hub to support the history community and parents.
CPD webinar schedule for history teachers.
Lots of videos to help students who are revising for their Edexcel, AQA or OCR GCSE History.
A YouTube channel with videos relating to KS3 and GCSE history topics.
Parallel Histories is a website focused on studying conflict and different perspectives in history.
A website of resources to commemorate the contribution of Empire troops to the First World War, appropriate for students in KS3-5.
This website features resources on the history of migration appropriate for students who want to broaden their understanding of historical stories.
A website sharing ideas and resources for looking at multi-ethnic Britain.
Online resources and lesson plans, using the holdings of the National Archives, suitable for students and teachers KS3-5.
Podcasts of academic discussions related to particular history subjects. Great for KS4 and KS5 students looking to stretch their thinking.
A website featuring a collection of teaching resources for a variety of history topics.
The Royal Geographical Society
A website promoting and reinforcing the relevance and benefits of geography in education, with CPD for teachers and an array of resources to enhance geographical learning.
A wide range of teaching and learning resources to cover all curriculum phases. It includes subject information, activities, case studies, videos and much more.
Exam-board content for geography students in England, Northern Ireland or Wales. Choose the exam specification that matches the one you study.
#Fieldworklive encompasses 10 live lessons for geography students, giving them the opportunity to take part in real fieldwork around the UK from Monday 20 April to Friday 1 May 2020.
Designed to help students taking GCSE Geography, but designed for Edexcel GCSE (9-1) Geography A.
Offers inspiring, open-access geography educational videos including GCSE and A level.
ArcGIS Online has been made freely available for UK schools and has a wide range of maps and data for the world in 2D and 3D.
A website featuring a collection of teaching resources for a variety of geography topics.