Learning Curve is a free online resource for teaching and learning history. It follows the National Curriculum for key stages 2 to 5.
Teachers will find original documents, photographs and film from The National Archives, supported with background information, worksheets and lesson plans.
Students will find games and activities for thinking and learning about our past, and advice on studying and revision.
News - Summer 2008
Find out more about Learning Curve and upcoming events.
World War Two
Take a fresh look at the biggest conflict in history using our brand new website on World War Two. Find out more using our animated maps, documents, photographs, film and audio sources. Suitable for key stages 3 to 4.
Mary Queen of Scots : Kirk o' Field
Murder at Kirk o' Field! Now completely redeveloped, this snapshot on the infamous murder of Lord Darnley, husband of Mary Queen of Scots, is designed to support key stage 3.
Evacuation to Canada
Now with a fresh new look this KS 2-3 snapshot investigates conditions for the thousands of British children sent to safety in Canada at the start of the Second World War. How much care was really taken once they arrived?
Unlocking Archives
Investigations for History and Citizenship at key stages 2, 3 and 4, created from a powerful new combination of archival materials.
Help fight the Great Fire!
A new website for key stage 1 pupils tells the story of the Great Fire of London in an engaging way, including activities and games.
