The National Archives

The National Archives has a selection of activities that students can use online. Everything on the list that follows is related to the census but not all refer to the 1911 census.

Being a census detective	Being a census detective Includes an activity on the 1911 census. What can you find out? Being a census detective
Investigate the census in Chelsea in 1891	Investigate the census in Chelsea in 1891 This activity involves the use of several different sources. It is a good starter to show how maps and photographs can be related to the census documents. Investigate the census in Chelsea in 1891
Why the government held a census in 1971	Why the government held a census in 1971 We need facts. An introductory film that explains why the 1971 census was taken. A good starting point for discussion about the 2011 census. Why the government held a census in 1971
Film from the 1900s	Film from the 1900s (The National Archives – Focus on Film) View films about Folkestone in 1904 and Canterbury in 1920. Film from the 1900s
Suffragettes on Film	Suffragettes on Film (The National Archives – Focus on Film) View films about the Suffragettes from 1908 to 1913 Suffragettes on Film
How can we find out about the life of a Victorian child?	How can we find out about the life of a Victorian child using family sources? By completing a number of tasks you will be able to build up a picture of the family history of William Robert Towers, a young Victorian boy. How can we find out about the life of a Victorian child?
How can I investigate a family history?	How can I investigate a family history? This is a source that teachers might like to dip into. Family history can be a delicate matter for many children and the choice of setting work for children on family history should be carefully considered. How can I investigate a family history?
Britain 1906 – 1918	Britain 1906 – 1918 Six Galleries studying Welfare Reform, Women, Society and the Vote and War and Change in Britain plus another Gallery devoted to Review and Revision. Britain 1906 – 1918