Thanks very much to everyone for your advice, summarised below.<br><br>*Second query* - at Key Stage Two, should children easily be able to work out what 12th century means, or is it best to stick to an actual year, or refer to &#39;the 1100s&#39;?<br>
<br><ul><li>trump cards are definitely for primary age, perhaps up to year 5 max</li><li>they may appeal more to boys than girls<br></li><li>the cards aren&#39;t traded - doh! <br></li><li>collectors&#39; cards are another option (reminds me of tea cards!) e.g. this project at Cambridge University Museums looks great <a href="http://www.admin.cam.ac.uk/museums/cards/">http://www.admin.cam.ac.uk/museums/cards/</a></li>
<li>making your own trump cards is a good activity, e.g. of solar system <br></li></ul>Thanks to Julia Bryan, Alison Porter, Anne Tyson-Brown, Carol Davenport, Deborah Jarman and Liz Hide.<br><br>Best wishes<br><br>Rebecca<br>
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Can anyone help with this query?<br><br>Top Trumps cards - are they bought and traded by secondary pupils, or is it a primary school thing?<br><br>Thanks everyone!<br><br>Rebecca.<br clear="all"><font color="#888888"><br>
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