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TIMELINE WW2
Developed in conjunction with the popular TV series, this is an engaging app which allows students to view the events of the war in a timeline format. Features: • Zoom out for a broad overview of events or enlarge sections to study details right down to a daily view of significant developments, which are accompanied by educational video clips, photos and British Pathé footage. • Switch to map view to delve into how the conflict spread and which countries were involved at any given point. Download |
VIRTUAL HISTORY
“The creators of this app are breaking new ground with their immersive, interactive use of the abilities of the iPad”
Consistently voted amongst the best apps for teaching history, Virtual History Roma is geared towards secondary school pupils, but its features are appealing and suitable for learners of any age with an interest in this pivotal period in history.
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“The creators of this app are breaking new ground with their immersive, interactive use of the abilities of the iPad”
Consistently voted amongst the best apps for teaching history, Virtual History Roma is geared towards secondary school pupils, but its features are appealing and suitable for learners of any age with an interest in this pivotal period in history.
Download
TIMELINE BATTLE CASTLES
The second app in the Timeline series focuses on medieval times, siege warfare and the castles across Europe and the Middle East which were strategically important in this period in history. This app seems to have something for all age groups.
Features:
• Zoom-able interactive timeline
• ‘Link to map’ to see more about the locations of castles and battles
• Over 100 video clips
• Demonstrations on how to shoot medieval weapons
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The second app in the Timeline series focuses on medieval times, siege warfare and the castles across Europe and the Middle East which were strategically important in this period in history. This app seems to have something for all age groups.
Features:
• Zoom-able interactive timeline
• ‘Link to map’ to see more about the locations of castles and battles
• Over 100 video clips
• Demonstrations on how to shoot medieval weapons
Download
MAPS OF WORLDS
It may not be quite as feature-packed or well-reviewed as some of the other apps for teaching history, but for a free app it seems like a worthwhile addition to the list. It brings together an impressive range of historical maps from the 4th century right up to the 20th.
Features:
• High definition maps
• Browse by era or theme
• Keyword search
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It may not be quite as feature-packed or well-reviewed as some of the other apps for teaching history, but for a free app it seems like a worthwhile addition to the list. It brings together an impressive range of historical maps from the 4th century right up to the 20th.
Features:
• High definition maps
• Browse by era or theme
• Keyword search
Download