History for Kids: Stage 1 - The Present and the Past

The video is part of the Schooling Online History for Kids Series, focusing on the topic of Present and Past Family Life. It explores how family life has changed over time through a story about Ali and her grandma. Ali receives a birthday gift and learns about her grandma's childhood, highlighting differences in transportation, technology, and family roles. The lesson concludes by emphasizing the importance of photographs and stories in understanding history.

What is the main focus of the History for Kids series?

• Studying famous historical figures

• Learning about different cultures

• Exploring future technologies

• Understanding the differences and similarities between the present and the past

What gift did Ali receive for her birthday?

• A new dress

• A bright blue convertible car for her doll

• A set of books

• A bicycle

How did Ali's grandmother travel to school when she was young?

• By car

• By bicycle

• By horse

• By train

What activities did Ali's grandmother do in her spare time?

• Watch TV and play video games

• Knitted, gardened, and went to the park

• Played sports and went swimming

• Read books and painted

How were families different in the past compared to now?

• Families were smaller

• Families were often larger

• Families lived in different countries

• Families had more pets

What was a common role for mothers in the past?

• Running businesses

• Traveling for work

• Staying at home to look after the house and children

• Working as doctors

What is one similarity between past and present birthday celebrations?

• Eating cake

• Going on a trip

• Receiving money

• Having a big party