This History scheme of work video introduces teachers to the skills needed to help Key stage 1 and 2 pupils identify similarities and differences in history. It explores how to compare sources, objects, and periods of time, moving beyond general assumptions to make meaningful comparisons. The video demonstrates how to scaffold activities from simple spot-the-difference tasks and grids in Key stage 1 to more complex comparisons of multiple sources and perspectives in Key stage 2.

This video is part of Kapow Primary’s History skills resources. It simplifies the process, ensuring teachers feel confident and prepared to support the pupils in comparing past and present, recognising change and continuity, and drawing evidence-based conclusions in lessons like the ones below.

History, Key stage 1, Year 2, How was school different in the past?, Lesson 5: What is similar and different about schools now and in the past?

History, Lower key stage 2, Year 3, British history 1: Would you prefer to have lived in the Stone Age, Bronze Age or Iron Age?, Lesson 4: What was the impact of bronze in prehistoric Britain?