Primary 5 have started their Term 2 Social Studies learning with a hands on experience provided by History Alive. The class are about to start looking closely at The Scottish Wars of Independence and began with a walk back in time. History Alive brought artefacts and costumes for the pupils to try on and get a feel for life in ancient times. Using this type of activity way the pupils can talk knowledgeable and get an understanding of life in the past not just from the written word. These visits help the pupils to achieve learning within their Social Studies targeting the Experiences and Outcomes at Second level:

  I can interpret historical evidence from a range of periods to help build a picture of Scotland’s heritage and my sense of chronology.

 SOC 2-02a

I can investigate a Scottish historical theme to discover how past events or the actions of individuals or groups have shaped Scottish society.

 SOC 2-03a