The pack is designed for KS2 Local History and Victorian England units and combines storytelling, chronology, quizzing, map work and historical enquiry.

Tried and tested project idea - Location Information Board*

Narrated story MP3 – a child-friendly 4min audio version of the story, ideal for whole-class listening.

Illustrated storyboard – a twenty-stage visual retelling, written in accessible language for KS2 pupils.

Timeline – key events from the event presented in chronological order to support sequencing and historical understanding.

Quizzes based on the timeline:
True or falsequizsheet (answer sheet provided).
Brand new TeacherTank25 Kahoot - twelve quiz questions.

Model location information board – a completed example showing how to present the suggested project. It has been rendered using AI, but based upon information supplied by me.

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• Imagine that a visitor is standing at Bossenden Wood and wants to learn about what happened there in 1838. The task is to create an information panel that could be displayed at the location.

The information panel should:
✓ Have a clear title.
✓ Explain where Bossenden Wood is and why it is important.
✓ Describe what happened there on 31st May 1838.
✓ Introduce the main people involved, specifically Sir William Courtenay.
✓ Explain why Courtenay had followers.
✓ Describe the Battle of Bossenden Wood and its outcome.
✓ Explain why people still remember this event today.

You could include:

• A map showing where Bossenden Wood is located.
• A timeline of key events.
• Pictures, sketches or labelled diagrams.
• A “Did You Know?” fact box.
• Important dates and historical facts.