Objective
By the end of this lesson, you will be able to explore and learn about Horrible Histories through engaging activities in Art, English, History, Math, and Science.
Materials and Prep
- Paper
- Pencils and coloring materials
- Access to the internet for research
- No prior knowledge required, just your curiosity and creativity!
Activities
- Art: Create a comic strip depicting a funny historical event from Horrible Histories.
- English: Write a short story about a character from Horrible Histories getting into a wacky situation.
- History: Research a bizarre historical fact from Horrible Histories and present it in a creative way.
- Math: Calculate the number of years between two significant events in history mentioned in Horrible Histories.
- Science: Conduct an experiment related to a historical invention or discovery mentioned in Horrible Histories.
Talking Points
- Art: "Let's use our imagination to draw a comic strip that tells a funny story from history."
- English: "Imagine you are a character from Horrible Histories. What adventure would you go on? Write it down!"
- History: "Did you know that history can be hilarious? Let's find a strange fact and share it in a fun way."
- Math: "Numbers are everywhere, even in history! Let's calculate how many years passed between two crazy events."
- Science: "Science and history go hand in hand. Let's do an experiment inspired by a historical discovery!"