In Form 1 the children have been furthering their historical understanding through a study of homes and how houses have changed over time. The children have learned about how certain property features became popular at various times throughout history, for example, thatched rooves, bay windows, decorative brickwork, window shape and frequency etc. This has complimented their work in Science relating to different materials and their properties. Armed with a toolbox of the features of different house styles through the ages, the children closely observed different houses and found evidence that may help age the house. After this practice, the children will similarly explore their own houses and attempt to estimate the date of their construction. Exceptions such as mock-Tudor features or new-build properties in the Georgian style have provided interesting discussion points relating to the reliability of historical evidence. Well done Form 1!

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