Ready to go resources - Ye Castle Builder price list, introductory weapons, starter activity ppts, letter explaining task to each group. Just needs printing up and A3 paper for group work. Classes can present and peer assess groups' designs. This can form the basis for a short writing task. H/W could be to make model version of their castle; design a flag for it, soldiers' uniforms etc.

Detailed revision notes for the course, following the parameters of the text books but in a simplified form most suited for middle-low ability students. Notes, summaries, and suggested conclusions and lines of argument.

Detailed revision notes for the course, following the parameters of the text books but in a simplified form most suited for middle-low ability students. Notes, summaries, and suggested conclusions and lines of argument.

Detailed revision notes for the course, following the parameters of the text books but in a simplified form most suited for middle-low ability students. Notes, summaries, and conclusions.

Summary notes with key information for this course. Follows the format of the revision guide but in a simple narrative with some summaries/suggested conclusions.

Pupils look at symbolism on WW1 medals and can design their own awards suitable for service during World War One. Cross-curricular with Art and DT.

PPT that prompts pupils to choose from several option, re-fighting the Battle of the Somme. Good starter to the topic to explore the dilemmas facing WW1 generals and help explain their decisions.

These flash cards highlight key crimes, law enforcement, punishment from 1250 to the present. Each card has a total number of points available, with 1 point per correct answer. Pupils work in pairs or groups and keep a tally of how many correct answers they get, which makes it suitable for use in a class league table. Can also be used as conventional revision flash cards.

Group and peer-assessment activities, demonstrating the topics and style of teaching in Ancient Roman times. Resources included except for the story/poem group, who can be given any text to learn by heart. Useful to 'bring to life' study of Roman life. Pretty self-explanatory. Will just need to provide the 'story group' with a story or poem to learn by heart.

Ideal for instant, differentiated lesson activities. Can be used for pretty much any topic. Ideal for providing pupils with a variety of activities, which they select and work through. Points can be collated to provide an element of reward/competition.

Informative boardgame I developed that helps teach about the Roman Army and its perils: pupils have to get to the end of the board to reach their retirement. Dice or spinners, and counters (could use little plastic soldiers) needed. For use on A3 paper.

Text and illustration - overview

Ideally used with Folens Invasion, Plague and Murder section on fashion, to help get ideas for Medieval Fashion magazine project.

Information on the soldiers and weapons used by both sides.

Each pupil completes the section, to create a class Domesday Book. Ideal homework activity.

Group work/empathy task based where children describe when they last felt the listed emotions. This can form the basis for discussion, story writing, etc.

Colour code reasons and then apply this to extended writing. Frame provided.

Produce illustrations to match with WW1 slang.

Information sheet forming basis of several activities; such as planning an ideal weekend break for Henry VIII.

Nazi Dating Agency activity, complements study of ideal Nazi women.