How to be Brilliant at Recording in History

This resource provides over 40 practical worksheets designed to build fundamental historical investigation skills, moving beyond simple date memorization to teach chronological thinking, stratigraphy analysis, and evidence interpretation. The sheets guide students through developing historical knowledge, conducting proper enquiries, and organizing findings, making them adaptable supplements for any history curriculum or independent project. These activities transform passive learning into active historical detective work, emphasizing process over rote facts.

What distinguishes this collection is its focus on the methodology of history rather than specific content, teaching students how to think like historians through timeline construction, clue evaluation, and change analysis. The structured approach to historical interpretation and communication makes it particularly valuable for students who struggle with organizing historical information or understanding cause and effect across time. Educators will find this an indispensable tool for developing critical thinking, while students gain tangible frameworks for making sense of the past.