Pods Sheets

Each History Pods adventure has its very own Pod Sheet. This is a PDF download that all the History Hounds can fill in and do while they listen to my recording. Don’t forget to have a pencil and some colouring equipment ready before you listen. If your a teacher and you need more resources, have a look in our Teachers Pods.

Anglo-Saxon, History Pod (880AD, during the reign of King Alfred the Great).

The Anglo-Saxon: work out answers to 5 questions on Cenric the chieftain. Walk your way round the settlement with Cola and work out what you might keep in the ‘Gruben Hut’. Don’t forget, I love it when you use your imagination and create your own art work! So once you have listened to my adventure, draw a picture of what you think the Great Hall looks like and send it in.

Ancient Egyptian, History Pod ( The Ancient Egyptians &  The After Life )

Go on a journey with Pod and Cleo, the wise old cat who lives in the Great North Museum: Hancock. Answer questions on Cleopatra and help the embalmers work out which Canopic Jars to use! Don’t forget, I love it when you use your imagination and create your own art work! So once you have listened to my adventure, draw a picture of what you think a Pharaoh would have looked like and send it in.

 Inside The Zoo History Pod (Take a tour of Edinburgh Zoo unique history)

Join Pod on his quest to learn about the history of Edinburgh Zoo and help him spot the animals you hear. From the roar of the Lions to the wail of the Chimpanzees. Remember each time you hear one, mark it off. Don’t forget, I love it when your creative and make your own art work! So once you have listened to the sounds of the animals, close your eyes and use your imagination. What do they look like in your head? Where do they live? Draw it down and send it in to go in Fun Pods