Use these differentiated sheets to record what the Triangular Trade was and what was taken as cargo at each stage. The task is to independently research the trade to find the answers. Each sheet also contains an extra research task to deepen knowledge. Use with KS3 as part of their study with The Atlantic Slave Trade. Use as an introduction to the topic and allows follow through to further research into The Middle Passage.

Three differentiated crosswords - factual, easy and cryptic - all based on key words from the battle. Use as starters/plenaries but also as fillers and can be used to encourage thinking in a different way. The factual crosswords are best used after learning has taken place. The cryptic crossword additionally requires pupils to know what anagrams are and need a decent level of lateral thing. Use with KS3 to help encourage talk and spelling of key words and knowledge.

A power point to introduce some of the ideas and medical practices that took place during the Golden Age of Islam. Information includes an introduction into some of the types of surgery carried out in Islamic hospitals and the ideas of hygiene advocated by Razes. There is an introduction too into the development of pharmacies and hospitals. It is intended as an introduction and a spark into some of the advances made in Baghdad at the time and ends with a general question into what conclusions can be made. It should be used in conjunction with closer studies into Baghdad hospitals, Islamic pharmacies and medical ideas.

A power point that provides information about WW1 trenches suitable for KS2 pupils. The resource includes a diagram to complete about a trench and could lead to pupils doing their own research or project.

An appealing bingo game using words and phrases associated with the symptoms and various theories about the Black Death. Use as a starter or plenary. Get the class to choose their words from the list then read them out at random - remember to die loudly for maximum effect. A fantastic way to get the class engaged in the learning.

Three differentiated crosswords based on Medieval Doom Pictures; factual clues, a simplified version and one cryptic. Use as fillers or starters when teaching Medieval beliefs and life. Pupils need to understand how anagrams work for the cryptic version.

Two freestanding homework activities that could be sent home independently or used as an extension to class activities. They are based on The Bayeux Tapestry and Medieval Doom Paintings and both pieces include information and a close look at medieval sources; particularly careful observation and looking at what picture sources can tell us. They can also be used as a possible way to get pupils to do their own research and are a good start to KS3 critical thinking.

Three differentiated crosswords - factual, easy and cryptic - all based on key words from the medieval life learning. Use as starters/plenaries/fillers. Closely linked to my Medieval Life home work tasks, they require good knowledge of key words. The cryptic crossword requires good lateral thinking and understanding of anagrams too, but they are all solvable.

Three quick tests to check understanding about three areas of the study; the Round City, the House of Wisdom, the Crusades. Each test includes a short section on a picture source to begin historical source analysis. Each test also includes a more in-depth extension question which requires a longer response with detailed explanations. Use at t he end of a particular area of study to check understanding.

A KS2 SATs style reading task including text, questions and answers. The text has a cross curricular theme of Viking sagas and can be used as an example of further depth writing. The text can be a stand alone reading task or used as a writing task that can be extended by pupils. Use in KS2 as an example of the new reading paper question types or with any study of the Vikings and Viking sagas.

A set of 4 independent homework tasks based on Medieval life including the feudal system, the village, houses and food. They can be used as single homework tasks or left as cover lessons as all information needed is included on the sheet. All 4 tasks are on one publisher document with a front cover so can be used as a booklet photocopied back to back. The individual tasks range from looking at contemporary source material to more creative responses to information. Use with KS3 in conjunction with learning about Medieval history.

Learn to answer questions on sources with these 4 source activities. Based on slave resistance these sources encourage pupils to look carefully and really understand what they are reading. The questions range from comprehension, issues of reliability and reading original 'runaways' adverts from papers. Use with KS3 pupils to enhance classroom learning during their studies of the Trans Atlantic Slave Trade, Citizenship and Black History projects.The sources are in one document and can be printed back to back to create a booklet.

Investigate the trouble between Thomas Becket and Henry II through evidence in the form of witness statements into the death. Groups can look at the possible statements given by individuals about the rift. Each one gives clues, but when all clues are put together they create a full picture. Use alongside other text book information to fill in extra details or answer questions posed by the activity. There is lots of scope for drama activities or even a court scene scenario. Included are 3 differentiated tasks at the end which ask pupils to create and justify their opinion. The activity encourages pupils to investigate information and for independent conclusions.

Three freestanding tasks based around the importance of the Medieval Church; including church power, Thomas Becket and Pilgrimages. All tasks are independent and can be used as homework tasks or cover lessons. Activities range from fact retrieval to creative response; but all questions are aimed at forming independent conclusions. Use as a part of Year 7 Medieval studies but also with Year 8 to look at pre-reformation church ideas. The tasks are on one publisher document and can be printed back to back to create a homework booklet.

Engaging homework tasks dealing with beliefs about death, Doom Pictures and the Black Death. Each task is freestanding and can be used as a homework or one off lesson left for supply. All tasks are double sided and produced in one publisher document with a front cover so can be photocopied back to back to form a homework booklet. Tasks range from response to source material to creative work on doom pictures and medieval remedies. Use with Year 7 alongside a wider study of Medieval history and can be used to extend classroom activities.

Two activities that encourage historical and independent thinking about slave resistance - one for pupils to think from a slave perspective - the second to encourage the use of questions. The activity based on developing pupil questioning could also be used as a way to begin looking at sources and to demonstrate how a historian uses questions to help form conclusions. Further activities could include looking at a variety of differentiated sources on slave life on the plantations. Use within the KS3 study of the Atlantic slave trade as a method to start looking at slave resistance and rebellion in more depth. The accompanying worksheet could be used as a stand alone starter of scenarios to find a way to resist your slave task.

An investigative card sort designed to make your pupils think. Each card contains one possible abolitionist and should be used with KS3 at the end of your work on The Atlantic Slave Trade to help create an in-depth debate or essay about who was most responsible for abolition and why. The resource includes possible activities and contains the card about economics- raising the possibility that the trade was coming to an end anyway. There are many things to do here to help spark an investigative atmosphere in your class.

Guide your students through five areas of learning involved with Medieval England with these guided steps. Follow the steps on the mats to come to a historical conclusion which can then be self evaluated. Each 'mat' can be photocopied and stuck into books at the beginning of the area of study to demonstrate to observers where your learning is going and allow students to know exactly where they are on their 'learning journey'. When the area of study is complete, add a self evaluation to demonstrate completion. Topics covered are The Normand Invasion, Henry II and Becket, Doom Paintings, The Black Death and Richard III. Use with KS3 and their Medieval studies; these work mats are closely linked to the areas covered in my Medieval Kings planning.

A short bingo game based on the key words involved with the medieval church and the death of Thomas Becket. The first to win must act like the knight and shout "let us away knights he will trouble us no more!" Use as a quick starter or introduction to a drama activity. Works well with the investigation into Becket's death.

These learning mats help guide pupils through the areas of study involved in the Aztecs and the study of Non-European civilizations. The give a clear pathway to learning and can be stuck into books to demonstrate where pupils learning is heading. Also included are the quick learning tests linked with the learning mats that can be used as quick assessments when learning is complete. These guides will help you structure and complete a KS2 study of the Aztecs.