History

Y9 History

Key Stage 3

Year 9

What kind of stories can be told about the sixties?

In this lesson, we will be introduced to the Sixties and why they are remembered as the 'Swinging Sixties'.

The Swinging Sixties?

In this lesson, we will introduce youth culture, and the changes that took place in music and art during the sixties.

Youth Culture: Music and Art

In this lesson, we will look at the living conditions of ordinary people and whether or not the 'progress' of the Sixties was shared by everyone.

Poverty and Prosperity

In this lesson, we will analyse the experiences of the thousands of migrants who came to Britain after World War Two, and especially focus on the day-to-day reality of life in the Sixties.

Experiences of Britain's migrant communities

In this lesson, we will look at the different ways that people think about the Sixties, such as through pop culture and entertainment. Why do we remember the Sixties as 'swinging'?

Memories of the Sixties

In this lesson, we will look at two different perspectives of the Sixties and analyse why those people have come to different interpretations. We will consider what this reveals about the stories that are told about the past.

Key Stage 3, History, What kind of stories can be told about the sixties?

The Swinging Sixties?

Youth Culture: Music and Art

Poverty and Prosperity

Experiences of Britain's migrant communities

Memories of the Sixties

Did the Sixties swing?