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Fact files to commemorate 9 key individuals on remembrance week. I will be giving these out as laminated cards during the whole school assemblies.

Guided Reading - Peterloo

Print, cut and laminate this as a bookmarck for History students at KS3 and KS4. It lists some of the best sites out there for revising History. Alternatively, just cut and stick in books as an insert.

Test students general knowledge of events, people and places from the origins of the cold war up to 1963 using these two revision activities. Students mtach the letter to the appropriate number. The teacher can then go through the answers with them (these are included in the document for ease of use). Each of the two activities can take anywhere between 20 minutes and 50 minutes depending on how much explanation and teacher input you wish to make.

Two starters for students reviewing their work on the medieval era. Can be used towards the end of Year 7 to recap on prior learning. Both activities also contain the answers for easy self correction. Students simoly match the number with the correct letter. Activity can take between 10 and 20 minutes depending on how you decide to do it. Contains useful factual recall on Kings, Parliament, the Magna Carta, the murder of Becket, the Peasants Revolt and key dates. The second one focuses more on medieval life and leisure.

This resource centres around the following question - How useful are these sources to an historian in trying to decide who had the most power in the Middle Ages? It is perfect as a stand alone lesson resource or as an end of unit assessment. The resource contains - A set of 6 sources relating to the murder of Thomas Becket, the signing of the Magna Carta and the Peasants Revolt of 1381. The Assessment Question An adaptable/editable writing frame suitable for lower ability students.

This assessment feedback sheet, adapted from mrthorntonteach.com, is perfect for summative assessment feedback for students in History. I have adapted it for an assessment on the usefulness of sources on the causes of the Civil War in England and Wales.

Powerpoint containing "hints" for each of the key causes of the Cold War. Useful for end of unit review.

24 questions that can accompany the first 35 minutes of the "Cromwell" movie DVD.

This document contains four carefully selected sources accompanying the assessment question > "How far do you agree with the interpretation that Elizabeth I was successful in dealing with all of the problems of her reign?"

The resource contains - A powerpoint which includes a starter task which asks students to imagine a playground scenario as an analogy for international relations in the 1930's. It then details the countries and territories taken over by Nazi Germany and references Neville Chamberlain. There are also links to video clips within the powerpoint. The source sheet contains four sources and the accompanying grid asks students to analyse each source and decide whether it is positive or negative about appeasement. The resource comes with a complete lesson plan and a mini knowledge check plenary card.

This resource contains 9 carefully selected written sources which each give reasons why Caesar was assassinated. Students could be asked to move around the room, studying each source and deciding what reason it gives for the killing.

The document comprises of two opposing interpretations of the causes of WW1. The first saying Germany was to blame and the second Serbia. The third source to help students is an image of the alliance system in 1914. The answer is worth 10 marks and contains grade descriptor for best answer. For full grade desciptors, see my "History life after levels Grade Descriptor" resource.

7 original cartoons based on the League of Nations and the Treaty of Versailles, perfect for source analysis activities.

Questions 1 and 2 from the IGCSE Cambridge History Source Paper based on the League of Nations which will be the 2018 topic.

An Assembly for secondary students to commemorate Remembrance Day 2016.

Students are asked to decide which statements are true or false and give reasons for their choice. Each statement relates to the analysis of historical sources by historians. This activity is perfect as an introduction to higher level source analysis at KS4 and KS5. Once students have completed in pairs (60 mins), you can then peer assess and discuss as a whole class.

This fact finding activity on D-Day is suitable for any KS3 group. The pack contains the following fact files: - What was D-Day? - What happened on D-Day? - Where did D-Day take place and why? - How fierce was the fighting on D-Day? - How is D-Day commemorated? There are also some maps and factfiles on the key generals involved in the battle including Patton, Montgomery, Eisenhower and Rommel. With the factfiles are a comprehensive set of questions. Cut these out and use them as part of a "Quick on the Draw" activity. The powerpoint presentation can be used to structure the lesson. The lesson plan provided is an alternative to the activity here. It includes several other lesson ideas.

8 event boxes that can be cut out by students and put into the correct order. Perfect for a simple lesson starter or recap.