Compendium Primary History resources

History resources for primary schools

National Geographic  

Explore the National Geographic Kids Primary Resources on history! There is a wide variety of topics including the Romans, Greeks and Egyptians all with accompanying resource sheets. The primary resources are pupil-focused, interdisciplinary, and all the information is included. 

History resources

Newcastle Cathedral 

Newcastle Cathedral has created a wide range of videos and downloads to help with your learning and teaching. Resources are suitable for a range of Key Stages.

Mythical Beasts

Beautiful Birds 

Great North Museum 

Enjoy exploring museums at home or in the classroom. 

Virtual tours

Durham Cathedral 

Teach your pupils all about St Cuthbert and the Vikings with these brand new online resources from Durham Cathedral. 

Resource hub

Downloadable digital tours

Durham University 

Using their videos, downloads and web pages you and your class can learn more about the wonderful collections held in our museums, libraries and archives from the comfort of home or school.

Primary resources 

Arts Award downloadable packs

Discovery Museum

Check out the museum's downloadable activities that take inspiration from their collections. 

Activities

Segedunum Roman Fort

Help your pupils explore Roman life at home with these fun activities. 

Exploring Roman patterns

Know your Roman numbers

Make a shield

Rot and rust activities

Resourceful Romans activities

Catapults

Arbeia Roman Fort

Immerse your pupils in games, dress up, or get creative and even become Roman Emperor. These activities will help your class travel back in time to Roman Britain.

Fun Roman activities

Tees Valley Museums 

You'll find this page packed with resources that we hope you find useful in planning home learning for your students or managing a phased return to school.

Resources