Key Stage 2

History KS2 Unit 20 - What can we learn about recent history from studying the life of a famous person?

In this unit, children learn about aspects of recent history through the study of the life of John Lennon as an example of someone who made a significant impact on popular culture and entertainment, and whose life portrays some of the key social and cultural changes of the post-war period. Schools could adapt this unit to focus on another figure who has made a significant contribution to the recent history of Britain or the local area.

OTHER RESOURCES

• A time line showing decades since 1940.


• Various biographical sources detailing the life of John Lennon, including web resources, encyclopedias and CD-ROMs.


• Media sources, such as television and radio archive material, newspapers and contemporary advertising.


• A class collection of artefacts from the period, including photos, album covers and personal memorabilia.


• Personal stories from older generations of friends and families.


• Lyrics and music from the work of John Lennon.