The Black Death was a devastating global epidemic of bubonic plague that struck Europe and Asia in the mid-1300s and is always a fascinating history lesson that children love. This lesson is a focus on the Plague Doctor. Most plague doctors wore a costume, invented in Paris, to protect them during their work. The costume consisted of a heavy fabric overcoat that was waxed, a mask with glass eye openings and a cone nose shaped like a beak. The PPT has lots of information and illustrations so that your class can sketch a plague doctor and label it with facts. There are keywords and examples for inspiration. Everything you need is here!

Complete lesson PPT with templates, which explain the history of Coats of Arms dating back to the early medieval period. Includes: Background and Historical Information Who Had a Coat Of Arms? Sections explained Famous Coats of Arms Colours and their meanings Heraldic Symbols Animals and their meanings A range of templates for children to design their own.

Complete lesson which introduces the history of Medieval music and instruments used. Sections include: society music and money Minstrels Troubadours There were three categories of instruments : wind, string, and percussion. Many instrument slides with pictures, information and video clip.

Colourful factsheet with lots of facts about Guy Fawkes and The Gunpowder Plot. All designed to look attractive for children to use or a display.