A source investigation for KS3 looking at primary sources on the death of Harold Godwinson (including the Bayeux Tapestry)

Key Stage 3 History lesson on William the Conqueror's harrying of the north. Students uses historical sources to conduct a 'mock trial' of William's campaign and will come to a verdict on whether he was a war criminal.

This is a debating task for IGCSE suitable for the unit 'Dictatorship and Conflict in the USSR, 1924-53'. It can be used at the end of the Five Year Plans topic to enable students to consolidate their learning.

A Dragons' Den-style activity for KS3 History, involving group work on some of the main weapons used in the English Civil War. Can be used to consolidate what pupils already know about the tactics used in key battles, and developments such as the New Model Army.

An overview of Thomas Jefferson suitable for KS5 History or Politics. Students investigate three key events from Jefferson's presidency and use these case studies to evaluate his overall effectiveness. Suitable for Cambridge Pre-U History of the USA 1780-1865 or as a stand-alone university extension lesson.

KS3 resource on King Henry I and his famous nightmare. Useful revision of the feudal system, power of the church and attitudes towards religion and the supernatural.

A detailed chronology of the Cuban Missile Crisis with comprehension questions and a timeline task.

Year 9 lesson to support KS3 First World War curriculum. This lesson looks at the Christmas truce as well as other truces that also occurred across the Western Front. Can lead to interesting discussion on everyday life in the trenches and the psychological effects of war. Lesson rated outstanding in internal school observation.

KS3 lesson covering the key events of the Battle of Marston Moor, with a role play task and discussion questions.

A revision lesson for KS4 on the Cuban Missile Crisis. This is a source investigation focusing on the discussion question of who was to blame for causing the crisis to develop and escalate.