Year 8 History: Great Exhibition

Year 8 Historians reinterpret the Great Exhibition of 1851

Over the past couple of weeks, Year 8 have been developing their historical research skills in their study of the impact of the British Empire on the world. This work culminated in a reinterpretation of the Great Exhibition of 1851, where the students presented their findings on the effects of British colonialism and the legacy of empire. The students had to utilise a variety of historical skills and use a range of resources to create their own interpretations on British rule, and the results were exceptional! The students really enjoyed undertaking their own research and sharing their knowledge with each other and with staff. Their creative juices were flowing through a multitude of exhibition stands in which they showed the positives and negatives of the Empire, supported and challenged by researched sources and even by a few native culinary goodies for us to eat on a Friday afternoon! It was a pleasure to hear our students speak so confidently about their learning and to see their creative presentations. Well done Year 8!