HistoryYears 10–11Historical Skills

Change and continuity

Analyse patterns of change and continuity over time, identifying turning points and periods of stasis

What you'll learn

  1. 1

    Think about how a mobile phone has changed from your grandparent's time to yours. Some things stay the same (calling people) and some change (no more buttons!).

  2. 2

    What does 'continuity' mean in history?

  3. 3

    Sort these events into 'Change' or 'Continuity' for how people travel.

  4. 4

    Let's look at schools in 1900 vs today. What changed and what stayed the same?

  5. 5

    In the school example, what is an example of CONTINUITY?

  6. 6

    Which of these is an example of CHANGE in the last 100 years?

  7. 7

    You are studying your town in 1800 vs 2025. Pick the BEST question to ask about change and continuity.

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