Little History Detectives
Playful detective activities encourage exploration of simple historical clues and local legends.
Description : Through playful detective games and exploration activities, learners become little history detectives. They examine simple clues and artifacts to piece together stories of long‑ago events in their community.
Category : SocialStudies
Age : 5+
Difficulty Level : Normal
Curriculum :
Module 1: Getting Started with History
Section 1: What is History?
- Lesson 1: Looking at Old Pictures
Module 1, Section 1, Lesson 1 Looking at Old Pictures
- Lesson 2: Identifying People and Places
Module 1, Section 1, Lesson 2 Identifying People and Places
Section 2: Clues of the Past
- Lesson 1: Finding Story Hints
Module 1, Section 2, Lesson 1 Finding Story Hints
- Lesson 2: Solving Simple Puzzles
Module 1, Section 2, Lesson 2 Solving Simple Puzzles
Section 3: Timeline Taster
- Lesson 1: Past and Present
Module 1, Section 3, Lesson 1 Past and Present
- Lesson 2: Simple Chronology
Module 1, Section 3, Lesson 2 Simple Chronology
Section 4: Community Snippets
- Lesson 1: Local Homes and Buildings
Module 1, Section 4, Lesson 1 Local Homes and Buildings
- Lesson 2: Community Helpers in History
Module 1, Section 4, Lesson 2 Community Helpers in History
Section 5: Artifacts Around Us
- Lesson 1: Everyday Objects Tell Stories
Module 1, Section 5, Lesson 1 Everyday Objects Tell Stories
- Lesson 2: Discovering Old Tools
Module 1, Section 5, Lesson 2 Discovering Old Tools
Module 2: Exploring Our Neighborhood
Section 1: Local Landmarks
- Lesson 1: Famous Local Buildings
Module 2, Section 1, Lesson 1 Famous Local Buildings
- Lesson 2: Understanding Landmarks
Module 2, Section 1, Lesson 2 Understanding Landmarks
Section 2: Maps and Paths
- Lesson 1: Simple Maps of Our Area
Module 2, Section 2, Lesson 1 Simple Maps of Our Area
- Lesson 2: Finding Our Way
Module 2, Section 2, Lesson 2 Finding Our Way
Section 3: Community Stories
- Lesson 1: Tales from Neighbors
Module 2, Section 3, Lesson 1 Tales from Neighbors
- Lesson 2: Listening to Elders
Module 2, Section 3, Lesson 2 Listening to Elders
Section 4: Neighborhood Changes
- Lesson 1: Then and Now Photos
Module 2, Section 4, Lesson 1 Then and Now Photos
- Lesson 2: What Changed?
Module 2, Section 4, Lesson 2 What Changed?
Section 5: Exploring Local Culture
- Lesson 1: Traditions and Festivals
Module 2, Section 5, Lesson 1 Traditions and Festivals
- Lesson 2: Local Foods and Crafts
Module 2, Section 5, Lesson 2 Local Foods and Crafts
Module 3: Past Lives in the Present
Section 1: Families Then and Now
- Lesson 1: Family Trees
Module 3, Section 1, Lesson 1 Family Trees
- Lesson 2: Comparing Family Traditions
Module 3, Section 1, Lesson 2 Comparing Family Traditions
Section 2: Jobs and Occupations
- Lesson 1: What Did People Do?
Module 3, Section 2, Lesson 1 What Did People Do?
- Lesson 2: Old Jobs vs. New Jobs
Module 3, Section 2, Lesson 2 Old Jobs vs. New Jobs
Section 3: Homes of the Past
- Lesson 1: Different Styles of Houses
Module 3, Section 3, Lesson 1 Different Styles of Houses
- Lesson 2: Imagining Daily Life
Module 3, Section 3, Lesson 2 Imagining Daily Life
Section 4: Everyday Life
- Lesson 1: Children at Play in History
Module 3, Section 4, Lesson 1 Children at Play in History
- Lesson 2: Simple Everyday Tasks
Module 3, Section 4, Lesson 2 Simple Everyday Tasks
Section 5: Artifacts Making History
- Lesson 1: Playing with Old Toys
Module 3, Section 5, Lesson 1 Playing with Old Toys
- Lesson 2: Understanding Vintage Items
Module 3, Section 5, Lesson 2 Understanding Vintage Items
Module 4: Detective Adventures
Section 1: Gathering Clues
- Lesson 1: Learning to Look Carefully
Module 4, Section 1, Lesson 1 Learning to Look Carefully
- Lesson 2: Noticing Detail in Our World
Module 4, Section 1, Lesson 2 Noticing Detail in Our World
Section 2: Making Connections
- Lesson 1: Connecting Clues and Stories
Module 4, Section 2, Lesson 1 Connecting Clues and Stories
- Lesson 2: Puzzle of the Past
Module 4, Section 2, Lesson 2 Puzzle of the Past
Section 3: Storytelling
- Lesson 1: Sharing What We Found
Module 4, Section 3, Lesson 1 Sharing What We Found
- Lesson 2: Drawing Our Historical Detective
Module 4, Section 3, Lesson 2 Drawing Our Historical Detective
Section 4: Critical Questions
- Lesson 1: Asking Who, What, When
Module 4, Section 4, Lesson 1 Asking Who, What, When
- Lesson 2: Finding Answers in Clues
Module 4, Section 4, Lesson 2 Finding Answers in Clues
Section 5: Detective Tools
- Lesson 1: Simple Tools and Their Uses
Module 4, Section 5, Lesson 1 Simple Tools and Their Uses
- Lesson 2: Creating Our Detective Kit
Module 4, Section 5, Lesson 2 Creating Our Detective Kit
Module 5: Community Histories
Section 1: Local Celebrations
- Lesson 1: Historical Festivals and Events
Module 5, Section 1, Lesson 1 Historical Festivals and Events
- Lesson 2: How We Celebrate Today
Module 5, Section 1, Lesson 2 How We Celebrate Today
Section 2: Community Traditions
- Lesson 1: Old Traditions That Still Live
Module 5, Section 2, Lesson 1 Old Traditions That Still Live
- Lesson 2: Learning from Cultural Stories
Module 5, Section 2, Lesson 2 Learning from Cultural Stories
Section 3: History in Art
- Lesson 1: Pictures and Paintings Tell Stories
Module 5, Section 3, Lesson 1 Pictures and Paintings Tell Stories
- Lesson 2: Creating Our Historical Art
Module 5, Section 3, Lesson 2 Creating Our Historical Art
Section 4: Oral Histories
- Lesson 1: Listening to Community Words
Module 5, Section 4, Lesson 1 Listening to Community Words
- Lesson 2: Recording Simple Stories
Module 5, Section 4, Lesson 2 Recording Simple Stories
Section 5: Our Detective Journey
- Lesson 1: Reviewing Our Find
Module 5, Section 5, Lesson 1 Reviewing Our Find
- Lesson 2: Becoming a Little History Detective
Module 5, Section 5, Lesson 2 Becoming a Little History Detective