Questions and contact
Answers to the questions we are asked most often, and a note on contact details.
Frequently asked questions
Is it free?
Yes. There is nothing to buy, and the site never asks for payment details or personal information.
Do I need an account?
No. There are no accounts. Just read the notes.
Can I use the notes in my class?
Yes. The activity plans and the printable summary were written for that. Please check them against your own curriculum.
Where should I start?
Start with the river town workshop, then maps and records. The craft workshops can be done in any order.
What do I need for the craft workshops?
Each workshop names its materials. They are ordinary and inexpensive. Some steps need an adult: hot water, sharp tools and dyes.
Are the places and people in the notes real?
No real town, person or organisation is described. Where an example is needed, it is invented and labelled as an illustration. The historical facts about laws, inventions and dates are taken from the published sources listed on the about page.
Why do some pages mention British laws and dates?
They are standard, well-documented examples. Other countries have similar records, but the dates differ. The method of checking sources is the same everywhere.
Is the Foundation a charity or a society?
No. It is an independent online learning project. It has no premises, no members and no events.
Can I print the notes?
Yes. Every page is set up for printing, and the summary fits on one or two sheets.
How do I use the site with a keyboard or screen reader?
Every page has a link at the top that skips to the main text, tables have captions and the quiz answers open with the Enter key. Text enlarges with your browser’s zoom setting.
Contact
Ways to get in touch are coming soon. We are still preparing a contact option for readers and fellow teachers. It will be added to this page when it is ready. Until then the site has no form and no published address.
Thank you for reading.