Full no prep lesson on the Somme. Covers main battle plans, outcome, deaths and extended writing piece on Haig and whether he deserves the nickname ‘The Butcher of the Somme’.

This lesson provides a narrative of events from 1912 up to 1968 covering the main events in Irish history during this period. This lesson is an introcution to the Northern Ireland CCEA GCSE Course, providing background to the beginning of the Troubles.

Requires CCEA textbook

Requires CCEA Textbook. All content is included in text.

Requires CCEA textbook

No prep, full lesson on Medieval crime and punishment.

No prep, full lesson detailing the battles of Fulford and Stamford Bridge as part of Norman Conquest Scheme of work. No printing or textbooks required.

No prep, full lesson on Henry’s Wives. Pupils required to complete table detailing each Wife.

Full lesson, no prep. The Plantation of Ireland reasons for Early plantations - Leix, Offaly Surrender and Regrant

Requires CCEA textbook

No prep, full lesson on the Harrying of the North and William consolidating his power. No printing or textbook required.

No prep, full lesson on Motte and Bailey Castles.

No prep, full lesson on the Bayeux Tapestry and its usefullness as a source. No printing or textbook required.

Background lesson for KS3 Norman Conquest. Teachable in around 1 hour. No printing or textbooks required.

Full lesson, no prep. Does Mary deserve the nickname ‘Bloody Mary’? Includes information sheet used to fill out table.

No prep, full lesson on the Munster Plantation. the Desmond Rebellion Rules of the plantation

Full no prep lesson on the reasons why and the Black Hand assassinated the Archduke and the events of the day. Assessment requires pupils to complete a newspaper report on the events.

Full no prep lesson on the Schlieffen Plan. Why did Germany need a plan? Strengths and Weaknesses of the plan. Failure of the plan. War plans in the East.

Full no prep lesson on methods used to attack and defend a castle. Includes Worksheet with built in challenge task Differentiated success criteria Exit ticket *worksheet and exit tickets do require printing.

No prep, full lesson on the Battle of Hastings. Pupils required to create narrative account/newspaper report on the battle. Can be done without printing newspaper worksheet.