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Miss Else's Classroom

I have been teaching History to students aged 11-18 for almost twenty years in an all ability high school. As I spend most of my day in the classroom, I want it to be an inspiring place. The prices reflect the time and effort in creating and editing the resource.

I have been teaching History to students aged 11-18 for almost twenty years in an all ability high school. As I spend most of my day in the classroom, I want it to be an inspiring place. The prices reflect the time and effort in creating and editing the resource.
1066 Contenders Letter Grid
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1066 Contenders Letter Grid

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This assessment grid can be used to aid pupils as they write a letter to explain if they favored Godwin or someone else. We use it as a way of providing feedback for the pupils.
Bayeux Tapestry Matching
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Bayeux Tapestry Matching

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Match eight images to English and French captions. I print the English captions on one color of paper and the French using a different color.
Be Kind: Ways to be Kind Poster
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Be Kind: Ways to be Kind Poster

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This poster can be printed larger and in color for the form class noticeboard. It suggests ways to be kind to self, friends, community and in school. It may be useful to promote kindness week in schools.
Exam Guidance for GCSE
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Exam Guidance for GCSE

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This text is intended for individuals who are preparing to take the Northern Ireland curriculum and need guidance on how to answer past paper questions. It covers specific topics such as Nazi Germany, Changing Relations from 1920 to 1949, and International Relations. All of the information provided has been adapted from the CCEA guidelines.
History Memes Posters
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History Memes Posters

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A set of twelve historical memes for display purposes. Can be enlarged and best printed in color.
GCSE Summary Revision Posters CCEA
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GCSE Summary Revision Posters CCEA

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This collection of four posters includes comprehensive information that summarizes the CCEA topics of Life in Nazi Germany, Changing Relations, 1920-49, and International Relations. Each year, my GCSE classes request these posters to put them on their wall to assist with regular revision. They frequently refer to them in class or on Google Classroom. It is best to print these posters larger size and in color.
Women in History Posters
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Women in History Posters

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This is a collection of thirty posters featuring women who have made significant contributions to history. These posters are available for printing in both small and large sizes. I have printed them in large and colorful format and they occupy an entire wall in my room. Students and visiting parents often show interest in these posters and make comments about them.
Careers for History Graduates Posters
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Careers for History Graduates Posters

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A collection of fifteen posters illustrating how History skills can be applied to careers in engineering, teaching, media, and research. One poster showcases images of famous History graduates.
Stuart Rule Posters
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Stuart Rule Posters

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These PDF files are perfect for printing full-scale color posters or A3 size that display the various aspects of the individual Stuart reigns. They are typically used as a display in my room and my post sixteen students like having their own wall display. *If anyone wants the publisher version, I can upload this with printing instructions.
Battle of the Somme Source Work
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Battle of the Somme Source Work

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This is an assessment based on the butcher of the Somme debate. The poster includes a variety of sources such as diaries, opinions, diagrams, statistics, and a video clip. The video source is freely available online. The accompanying grid prompts students to first determine whether Haig was a butcher, hero, or bungler and then provide evidence to support their stance. The second task requires students to evaluate the trustworthiness of each source and provide justifications for their assessments. Finally, the third task asks students to write a paragraph explaining their viewpoint and supporting it with specific details. We use this as a tracking assessment, counting towards their overall grade for the year. It develops skills useful at senior level. The resource contains a power point, the grid and the poster of evidence.
First World War Letter Assignment
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First World War Letter Assignment

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This task requires students to write a letter to their loved ones, describing life in the trenches or a battle. The guidelines specify the length of the letter, and a mark grid is provided to facilitate easy marking and feedback for the teacher.
Steps from Union to Partition Matching
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Steps from Union to Partition Matching

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A short exercise at the start of the course matching significant turning points to the correct date and description. We use this as a starting point to the topic with all steps covered in detail throughout their booklets.
Belfast Industry and Conditions c.1900
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Belfast Industry and Conditions c.1900

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This poster of evidence relates to the development of Belfast prior to the Home Rule Crisis. The included evidence is in the form of statistics, written information, cartoons and population figures. We use this as an extension activity for higher level students, allowing them to chat about why and how Belfast developed, the issues at the time of Home Rule and why Unionists feared the passing of Home Rule.
Vietnam War Matching Slang
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Vietnam War Matching Slang

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This is an activity for the Cold War section on the Vietnam War. Pupils match the USA slang to the actual meaning. My class enjoyed it for a quick social break in the triple period and because they learned some new slang.