Lesson plan 2
The stamp and the postmark
By Tim Coxon and Emma Hearn
The children continue investigating Muriel's letter. They discover what they can learn from the envelope, the stamp, and the postmark, with the help of contemporary maps and photos of Brighton.
Resources available
Muriel's letter (page 1 and 2)
Muriel's letter (envelope)
Close-up image of the stamp and franking
A Brief History of Stamps
Map of Brighton in 1890
Postcards of York Road and Western Road
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Learning intention
To use and investigate a primary source
To ask and answer questions, using evidence from a range of sources
To use a range of sources to build empathy and understanding of an era
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PDF document
documents/homesick_child_lesson_plan_session2.pdf
This page was added on 12/01/2009.