History to Life

Explore historical events through engaging drama activities. Pupils immerse themselves in a chosen period, examining perspectives, decisions and consequences through structured role-play and process drama. Popular topics include World War II, the 1916 Rising, and the Great Famine.

• Investigate historical events through improvisation and role-play
• Develop empathy by representing different perspectives
• Analyse cause and consequence through dramatic action
• Collaboratively construct and sustain dramatic scenes
• Reflect critically on historical themes and relevance

Drama to explore feelings, knowledge and ideas

• Exploring issues and events through improvisation
• Interpreting and representing roles and relationships
• Developing belief in role

Reflecting on Drama

• Discussing and evaluating dramatic action and characters
• Sharing insights gained through participation

• Exploring and Making – investigating historical themes through embodied play
• Performing and Presenting – shaping dramatic interpretations of events
• Responding and Reflecting – analysing character motivation and historical impact

Cross-Curricular Links

• History (SESE) Exploring change and continuity. Understanding cause and consequence
• Oral Language (discussion in role), Literacy (diary/letter writing in role)