15 History work ideas for independent learning and revision

15 History work ideas for independent learning and revision

1. Go through the textbook and find the period we have just studied, create mind maps or flash cards on this.
2. Go through the textbook and do any tasks in textbook we have not done in class.
3. Write essay plans for possible essays (look in the revision guide, on exam board website or in textbook for examples).
4. Make a key word list for a topic you have studied with definitions.
5. RAG your notes, any that are red or amber improve using textbook, information sheets or books from reading list.
6. Rewrite a piece of work you have had feedback for taking into account feedback and seeing how else it could be improved.
7. Practice exam questions and review mark scheme to give yourself a mark.
8. Create a quiz and swap with a friend (make sure you make the answer sheet).
9. 5-5-1. Review a topic in 5 lines then 5 words then 1 word.
10. Create acronyms for topics especially those you find hard to remember.
11. Create a timeline of the course or module you are studying. Colour code different areas (e.g. political, economic, social, cultural, religious).
12. Make speed dating cards for any important individuals with their name, important dates, significance, death on them.
    
13. Go through handouts – highlight key terms, ideas dates. Make a poster with these key terms.
14. Use the online log in in your textbook to access the exam website.
15. Research topics using the internet.