Learning Map

Historical Thinking

Evidence, sources and asking how we know — 7 skills across 5 years. Every skill below shows what it builds on and how to tell your child has it.

History7 skillsages 6–11

Grouped by the age children typically start each skill. Ages are typical, not deadlines — follow your child’s pace.

Around age 6

Different Accounts of the Same Eventages 6–8AC ✓ Evidence from the Pastages 6–7AC ✓ Vocabulary: historical thinkingages 6–10AC ✓

Around age 8

Checking Sources Against Each Otherages 8–10 Questioning Historical Sourcesages 8–10AC ✓ Understanding People in Their Own Timeages 8–10AC ✓

Around age 10

Evidence Versus Interpretationages 10–11AC ✓

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