--- title: "Knowledge Organiser test" url: "https://englishmartyrs.co.uk/knowledge-organiser-test" school: "English Martyrs Catholic Primary School (Litherland)" --- # Florence Nightingale - Year 2 History ## **Florence Nightingale: The Lady with the Lamp** ### **Who was Florence Nightingale?** **Florence Nightingale was a famous British nurse who lived a long time ago, from 1820 to 1910. She's remembered for her bravery and kindness, especially for helping soldiers who were injured during a war.** **![](https://lh7-us.googleusercontent.com/1jeFSxg4wKIjEOTu_EEcsNFdlKVHP8aSMEuX7lUoA6HvLjNsjk0Z0XhXAGg8MOsmwxce1JRN9ITxa0G7q8htxMCPT7mzjrhWwbIVWOL1xuLUtHEeAEkOW1MlzCv98-mAni2AdKe5hQ2lHlD3ZA2-OTc)** ### ### **Key Words and Vocabulary (click the links to learn more):** - **[Nurse](https://www.collinsdictionary.com/dictionary/english/nurse): Someone who cares for sick or injured people Link to Collins English Dictionary definition** - **[Soldier](https://www.collinsdictionary.com/dictionary/english/soldier): A person fighting in an army Link to Collins English Dictionary definition** - **[War](https://www.collinsdictionary.com/dictionary/english/war): A conflict involving armed forces between countries or groups Link to Collins English Dictionary definition** - **[Hospital](https://www.collinsdictionary.com/dictionary/english/hospital): A building where sick or injured people are treated Link to Collins English Dictionary definition** - **[Lamp](https://www.collinsdictionary.com/dictionary/english/lamp): A portable light with a base Link to Collins English Dictionary definition** ### **Fun Learning Resources:** **Video: This short and colourful video introduces Florence Nightingale and her amazing achievements.** [YouTube video](https://www.youtube-nocookie.com/embed/IqYvDh2qEOU?rel=0) **BBC Bitesize:This BBC Bitesize page has some information, activities and a quiz on Florence Nightingale - click the image** **[![](https://lh7-us.googleusercontent.com/TGNiU8zc_xflQj0pkV5KACfZyX-vdPWEeAKpa8a4FT-JgwE5Ph9BKp0HEdL6ZyHXv72R62Swx7JiSyZNTc6nt6oXICs6iQGLi3ZucNrPZmEvG4fycXakHMIwPF_6LIH3jXfuAHjJxTO-tjSm-k48ql8)](https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/articles/znsct39)** ### **Coming Soon!** **Look out for more information about Florence Nightingale and the amazing things she did to help people! We'll be learning more about her in class soon.** **English Martyrs Catholic Primary School (Litherland)** School Lane Litherland Liverpool L21 7LX Tel: 0151 928 5601 ## Contact Details: 0151 928 5601 © Copyright 2023–2026 English Martyrs Catholic Primary School (Litherland) School & Trust Websites by [ ![Schudio logo](https://englishmartyrs.co.uk/img/logo/light.png) ](https://www.schudio.com/)