This practical resource book presents ways in which teachers can help to develop children's problem solving and thinking skills through a range of history topics. The book contains classroom-based activities that have been tried and evaluated by teachers and children. Most importantly, the contributors also show how the skills developed through rigorous historical investigations can be used across all areas of the curriculum.

Topics covered include a detailed account of a world history investigation on Ancient Egypt; teaching historical skills using artefacts; small group work on local history, the Vikings and the Second World War; working in depth on aspects of the Tudors; and developing writing skills through a study of the Romans.

Contents:

Notes on contributors
Acknowledgements
Preface
1. Teaching Problem-solving and Thinking Skills through History
TASC: Thinking Actively in a Social Context
2. Developing TASC Problem-solving and Thinking Skills through a study of World History: Ancient Egypt
3. Using a TASC Problem-solving Model to Explore Artefacts
4. More Examples of TASC Extension Projects in History
Learning Resources
Index