Teach Primary Issue 19.6

HUMANITIES SPECIAL 63 You are here Forget flying off to faraway lands in geography; take a look at what’s around you, and you’ll be surprised at how much more engaged your pupils are 66 Past lives, present lessons Highlighting underserved voices in history doesn’t mean wiping out the entire curriculum, but there are plenty of opportunities for expansion 68 Making meaningful connections Introduce worldviews outside of the ‘Big 6’ religions, and use a compare and contrast approach to develop children’s critical thinking skills INSIDE THIS SECTION 60 Journey to understanding Taking on a whole-school pilgrimage allowed the pupils of a Durham primary school to think about their place in the world... www.teachwire.net | 59