The First Parliament & Simon de MontfortQuick View
tomjgneilsontomjgneilson

The First Parliament & Simon de Montfort

(0)
A single lesson - starts with a discussion on our modern system of government. Looks at Henry III and Simon de Montfort. Main task based around a guided reading sheets with questions at the end
King John - The Worst King?Quick View
tomjgneilsontomjgneilson

King John - The Worst King?

(0)
A single KS3 lesson introducing King John and his actions. Briefly mentions Magna Carta. Pupils to examine evidence and make judgements on why historians see John as the worst king of England.
Appeasement and the Road to WW2Quick View
tomjgneilsontomjgneilson

Appeasement and the Road to WW2

(0)
A lesson (single or double with extension tasks) looking at the events of 1938 -1939 with a focus on Chamberlain’s policy of appeasement. First task looks at events and second allows debate on whether appeasement was a sensible policy of not. Ends with the declaration of war
Alfred the GreatQuick View
tomjgneilsontomjgneilson

Alfred the Great

(0)
A KS3 lesson (intended as a 1 hour single) looking at Alfred the Great of Wessex. Tasks establish concept of ‘greatness’ before looking at the actions of Alfred. Pupils read and rate ‘how great’. At the end they form two interpretations looking at whether he deserved to be called ‘great’ or not.
Rise of the DictatorsQuick View
tomjgneilsontomjgneilson

Rise of the Dictators

(0)
A single lesson, first taught to Year 9, looking at the background, politics and rise of Mussolini and Stalin in the 1920s. Intended to set up the rise of HItler in a following lesson. Also looks at the basics of dictatorships and democracy and compares.
Hitler's Foreign PolicyQuick View
tomjgneilsontomjgneilson

Hitler's Foreign Policy

(0)
Made for Year 9 - looks at Hitler’s foreign policy from 1935 to 1938 (rearmament to union with Austria). Included resources. Final task to evaluate. (next lesson is Czechoslovakia/Appeasement which is also available)
9/11Quick View
tomjgneilsontomjgneilson

9/11

(0)
A double lesson (but easily split into 2 singles) looking at the causes, events and consequences of the 9/11 terrorist attacks. Included several tasks.
Medieval BaghdadQuick View
tomjgneilsontomjgneilson

Medieval Baghdad

(0)
Looking at Baghdad at the time of the Abbasid caliphate (the Golden Age). Includes resources that compared Baghdad with London in the medieval period. Then a final task (with a success criteria) writing about visiting the city.
War in Iraq 2003Quick View
tomjgneilsontomjgneilson

War in Iraq 2003

(0)
Intended as a double lesson (can be easily split) looking at the causes, events and consequences of the war in Iraq 2003 (Iraq War / Gulf War 2 etc). Resources all with in the powerpoint and link to an Imperial War Museum clip. Tasks generate discussion on morality of war, was it worth it etc.
William WallaceQuick View
tomjgneilsontomjgneilson

William Wallace

(0)
A single KS3 lesson, introducing William Wallace, a storyboard (with resources) task and a final task looking a interpretations on Wallace.
Henry VIII and the Break from RomeQuick View
tomjgneilsontomjgneilson

Henry VIII and the Break from Rome

(0)
A double lesson that could be used as an introduction to Henry VIII but looks in some depth at the reformation, why he broke from Rome and what the consequences were. Included extension tasks. All resources included within the powerpoint.
Early Elizabethan England (all content) Summary SheetsQuick View
tomjgneilsontomjgneilson

Early Elizabethan England (all content) Summary Sheets

(0)
All the content from the Edexcel Paper 2 ‘Early Elizabethan England’. A pack of 24 lesson where each page represents a single lesson. Easily broken down and can be used as teaching resources, revision or as a means of tracking revision and identifying areas to work on. Can also be printed individually to be given to pupils if they happen to miss a particular lesson.
British History TimelineQuick View
tomjgneilsontomjgneilson

British History Timeline

(0)
This 20 page timeline is contained on a powerpoint for ease of printing and is intended to be displayed on a wall but could also be a resource for pupils . Each slide/sheet has a heading, date, images and brief details on events of a particular year. E.g Roman Britain Anglo-Saxons Vikings Normans Plantagenets etc
Weimar and Nazi Germany (all content) summary sheetsQuick View
tomjgneilsontomjgneilson

Weimar and Nazi Germany (all content) summary sheets

(0)
34 sheets (each intended to cover a single lesson) that covers all the content from Edexcels ‘Weimar and Nazi Germany’. A single lesson is contained on a single page for use of ease. Can be used as a lesson resource or revision (can also be printed into booklets). Also used as a way of plugging any gaps in pupil knowledge if they miss a lesson. Contents page at the front can also be used to identify areas for revision
Weimar and Nazi Germany summary sheetsQuick View
tomjgneilsontomjgneilson

Weimar and Nazi Germany summary sheets

(0)
This 34 page pack included all the content from the Edexcel ‘Weimar and Nazi Germany’ paper 3. I’ve made it so that each page covers a single lesson. This means they’re easy to find and print off so they can be given to any pupils who may miss that particular lesson. At the front is a contents page with a brief description of the content in that particular lesson.
Who Killed Thomas Becket?Quick View
tomjgneilsontomjgneilson

Who Killed Thomas Becket?

(0)
A single KS3 lesson that looks at the circumstances surrounding the murder of Archbishop Thomas Becket. Sources look at different pieces of evidence and interpretations and pupils will pull together their knowledge on a grid before writing up their conclusions. The assumption is that King Henry is responsible but pupils should see that it may not be so simple. Resources in the powerpoint. Tasks demonstrated and written task is scaffolded.
Medicine Through Time summary sheets (all content)Quick View
tomjgneilsontomjgneilson

Medicine Through Time summary sheets (all content)

(0)
All the content needed for pupils to succeed on the ‘Medicine Through Time’ Edexcel paper. Each page covers a single lesson so can be used as a teaching or revision resource or as a way or helping pupils to identify any missed content. Covers everything from medieval beliefs on the causes of disease right up to modern day surgery. A seperate pack looks at ‘Medicine on the Western Front’ (included as part of the same purchase) Includes a contents page so pupils can identify what they need to work on and tick off content that they are confident with.
The Spanish ArmadaQuick View
tomjgneilsontomjgneilson

The Spanish Armada

(0)
A double lesson for KS3. It looks at the backround of the Armada as well as key events. A creative task takes them through the key events before they examine reasons for the faliure of the Armada. Finally there are a choice of written tasks to consolidate their undertanding of events (with a success criteria). Required resources are all in the powerpoint.
Elizabeth IQuick View
tomjgneilsontomjgneilson

Elizabeth I

(0)
A single lesson. This is intended as an introduction to Queen Elizabeth I and looks at the problems she faced throughout her reign. Includes a resource sheet where pupils look at the problems faced by Elizabeth, try to predict what they would do, and then look at the actual solutions.