Put a circle around the words to do with Bury's History - History of Bury - Year 3

In this educational activity designed for Year 3 students, the task is to identify and understand the significance of certain words that are closely related to the history of Bury. Working in pairs, the students are encouraged to engage in a discussion to select six words from a provided list that they believe are associated with the historical background of Bury. The exercise is interactive and educational, as it prompts the children to think critically about the past and its relevance to specific places.

The words that students are to circle, which relate to Bury's history, include 'black pudding', 'Warth Mill', 'Industrial Revolution', 'Bury market', 'Blitz', and 'Sir Robert Peel'. These terms are significant to the area's history, with 'black pudding' being a famous local delicacy, 'Warth Mill' and 'Bury market' being notable historical sites, 'Industrial Revolution' signifying the period of great change that impacted the town, 'Blitz' referring to the heavy bombing during World War II that affected the region, and 'Sir Robert Peel' being a prominent figure born in Bury. The students are given 10 minutes to complete the task, with each correctly identified word scoring a point. This activity not only teaches historical facts but also helps to develop the children's analytical skills and their understanding of local heritage.