Using sources to explore empire and resistance
About this session
Join this free CPD session to gain practical strategies, resources, and confidence for teaching about diverse histories through the lives of the Last Princesses of the Punjab. Perfect for classroom teachers, ECTs, and trainees and history leads.
Learn about the Last Princesses of the Punjab
Gain strategies for using sources related to the lives of the Duleep Singh family for exploring the themes of empire, migration and resistance
Practical high-quality classroom ready resources and examples of how to integrate into your curriculum
Who is it for
History teachers
Trainee and early career history teachers
History leads
What to expect
Short introduction from Historic Royal Palaces
An interactive 35-40 minute presentation using freely available resources
5-10 minutes for Q&A
Curriculum links
Understand the methods of historical enquiry, including how evidence is used rigorously to make historical claims
Lives of significant individuals in the past who have contributed to national and international achievements. (KS1)
A study of an aspect or theme in British history that extends pupils’ chronological knowledge beyond 1066 (KS2)
Ideas, political power, industry and empire: Britain, 1745-1901(KS3)
Case studies for Migration (AQA, OCR or Pearson GCSE) or Britain: Power and the people (AQA GCSE).
Booking information
Where and when
Wednesday 7 October
15.45-16.45
Online
Price
Free
To book
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Extra resources
India, Empire and the Suffragette Princess
Videos and classroom activities that explore India, the British Empire and the Suffragettes through the incredible life of Princess Sophia Duleep Singh.
Indian Army at the Palace
This resource showcases objects and stories about Indian soldiers who visited Britain in the early 1900's. Use high-quality images, primary sources, and audio recordings to explore the Indian soldier's contributions to the two World Wars.
Continuing Professional Development and Training for teachers
We value our work with teachers highly and are currently working on new, specialised sessions that use the stories of our palaces to enhance your teaching practice.