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Engaging and challenging History resources for Key Stages 3, 4 and 5. Striving to produce well-balanced, well-paced, challenging and differentiated resources that cater to a variety of ages and ability levels.

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Engaging and challenging History resources for Key Stages 3, 4 and 5. Striving to produce well-balanced, well-paced, challenging and differentiated resources that cater to a variety of ages and ability levels.
Slavery - Slave Auctions
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Slavery - Slave Auctions

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***SALE*** - this resource is on sale at a reduced price. A lesson that forms part of a scheme of work on slavery. Contains: presentation with starter activity and plenary discussion high quality images and resources, ready to print from Microsoft PowerPoint Learning Objectives: describe the ways in which slaves were sold understand why some slaves were sold for higher prices than others explain how traders prepared slaves to maximise their profits
The Stuarts - Charles I
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The Stuarts - Charles I

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***SALE*** - this resource is on sale at a reduced price. A lesson that forms part of a scheme of work on the Stuarts and the Civil War. Contains: presentation with starter activity and plenary discussion high quality images and resources, ready to print from Microsoft PowerPoint Learning Objectives: identify some facts about the reign of Charles I explain why Charles fell out with Parliament evaluate evidence to reach your own judgement about Charles’ behaviour as king
The Stuarts - Source Skills
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The Stuarts - Source Skills

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***SALE*** - this resource is on sale at a reduced price. A lesson that forms part of a scheme of work on the Stuarts and the Civil War. Contains: presentation with starter activity and plenary discussion high quality images and resources, ready to print from Microsoft PowerPoint Learning Objectives: understand key terms involved when discussing sources analyse and evaluate sources use your skills to answer source-based questions
The Stuarts - The Execution of Charles I
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The Stuarts - The Execution of Charles I

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***SALE*** - this resource is on sale at a reduced price. A lesson that forms part of a scheme of work on the Stuarts and the Civil War. Contains: presentation with starter activity and plenary discussion high quality images and resources, ready to print from Microsoft PowerPoint Learning Objectives: explore how Charles spent the last few hours of his life examine the details of his execution imagine what it was like to be there!
The Stuarts - Civil War
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The Stuarts - Civil War

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***SALE*** - this resource is on sale at a reduced price. Two lessons that form part of a scheme of work on the Stuarts and the Civil War. Contains: presentation with starter activity and plenary discussion high quality images and resources, ready to print from Microsoft PowerPoint Learning Objectives: identify some factors that caused the Civil War explain links between the factors evaluate and prioritise the factors to form an opinion about the most important cause identify short-term and long-term causes explain links between the causes evaluate which are the more important factors
Industrial Revolution - The Titanic (two lessons)
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Industrial Revolution - The Titanic (two lessons)

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***SALE*** - this resource is on sale at a reduced price. Two lessons that form part of a scheme of work on the Industrial Revolution, ending in the early 20th century (before the First World War). Lesson one: a group news presentation involving the following learning objectives: - describe what the Titanic was like as a ship - explain why it is such a famous ship - judge whether women and children really were rescued first Students work in groups of three, read the information sheets and present a news report on the three key questions. This active lesson familiarises students with the key events of the Titanic, preparing them for the next lesson which is more writing-based. Lesson two: an observation lesson involving the following learning outcomes: - explain how several people’s actions led to the sinking of the Titanic - explain how these people could defend themselves from blame - assess which person or group of people was ultimately the most responsible for the sinking of the Titanic Students analyse the five 'suspects', deciding who is responsible for the tragedy. They then write a persuasive report detailing their opinion. Ideal as an observation lesson, this lesson could easily be adapted for peer or self-assessment following the writing of the report if there was time.
The Romans - The Roman Empire
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The Romans - The Roman Empire

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***SALE*** - this resource is on sale at a reduced price. An introduction to the topic of the Romans for Year 7, focusing on the extent of the Roman Empire and why Rome wanted an Empire. Contains presentation and accompanying handout.
The Normans - The Feudal System
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The Normans - The Feudal System

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***SALE*** - this resource is on sale at a reduced price. An engaging lesson that explains the feudal system to students. This lesson can be brought to life through some student participation! Learning outcomes: Describe what the Feudal System was. (C) Explain how the Feudal System helped William keep control. (B) Evaluate how effective the Feudal System was as a way for William to keep control. (A) Starter - A recap of the Domesday Book (this could easily be changed to Why William Won if you are skipping the Domesday Book in your scheme of work) Main - The Feudal System. An analogy to the school pyramid and a cartoon strip should be combined with active student participation to explain the feudal system to students. Use an A3 piece of paper to represent all of the land in England! Give it to a chosen student (the King). Tell him he has to apportion a certain amount of land for his barons. What are the dangers of giving too much? What are the dangers of giving too little? Repeat down the Feudal System pyramid. Main - Now that students are engaged and attuned to the concept of the Feudal System, consolidate their knowledge by asking them to explain the feudal system in their books. This activity includes differentiated word lists that students should use in their explanations. Plenary - Covers how the Feudal System helped William to control England, linking to the Harrying of the North and the Domesday Book. Once the fourth method is covered (Castles), students are prepared for a longer piece of work / an assessment on William's control methods. Quiz - Students have to match statements to who said them to consolidate understanding of the feudal system!
The Modern World - How did September 11th 2001 (9/11) change the world?
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The Modern World - How did September 11th 2001 (9/11) change the world?

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***SALE*** - this resource is on sale at a reduced price. Learning objectives: explain what happened on 11th September 2001 explain the consequences of the 9/11 terrorist attacks assess the most significant consequence Starter: an impactful BBC video clip about the terrorist attacks Main: picture-led class discussion about the consequences of 9/11, following by an evidence categorisation activity. This stage of the lesson also allows for students to bring in their own opinions about the consequences of 9/11 (it may, for example, lead to the idea that 9/11 has negatively affected the portrayal of Muslims). Main: a debate arguing over the most significant consequence of the 9/11 terrorist attacks. Based around the historical concept of significance, and with a variety of impassioned views, this activity acts really well as a method by which students can both strengthen their understanding of 'significance' and develop their skills of backing up their arguments with well-explained evidence. Plenary: a summary of the debate.
Origins of the First World War - Militarism
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Origins of the First World War - Militarism

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***SALE*** - this resource is on sale at a reduced price. This lesson can be used in a series looking at the 'MAIN' causes of the First World War - Militarism, Alliances, Imperialism and Nationalism. A review of the lessons on alliances and imperialism is followed by source analysis of militarism in Germany and the UK before the First World War. There is also an analysis of army and navy statistics designed to draw attention to the relative importance of different technological breakthroughs, particularly the Dreadnought.
The Tudors - Why did Henry close the monasteries?
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The Tudors - Why did Henry close the monasteries?

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***SALE*** - this resource is on sale at a reduced price. This lesson forms part of a scheme of work on The Tudors. Ideal for Year 7 / Year 8 students, depending on your school's SoW. Learning Objectives: identify reasons why Henry broke away from Rome explain why Henry established the Church of England and closed down the monasteries. choose the most important reason why he did this and explain your choice A lesson that could be used over two lessons to highlight the key details of Henry's divorce from Catherine of Aragon and marriage to Anne Boleyn, and the subsequent dissolution of the monasteries. Includes a consideration of the various factors at play, and a self-assessment sheet.
First World War - Trench life
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First World War - Trench life

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***SALE*** - this resource is on sale at a reduced price. Learning outcomes: describe what trench life was like explain the different ways in which soldiers lives were affected demonstrate your understanding by writing and peer assessing a diary entry. Lesson features differentiated learning objectives, a well-paced starter, main and plenary, and a focus on the historical concept of source evaluation. Students also self and peer assess their work (AfL).
Oliver Cromwell - Drogheda
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Oliver Cromwell - Drogheda

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***SALE*** - this resource is on sale at a reduced price. A lesson that forms part of a scheme of work on Oliver Cromwell, the Commonwealth and the Restoration. Contains: presentation with starter activity and plenary discussion high quality images and resources, ready to print from Microsoft PowerPoint Learning Objectives: describe how Cromwell is viewed in Ireland. explain what he did to earn his reputation in Ireland. evaluate whether he deserves his terrible reputation.
First World War - Joining Up (Propaganda)
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First World War - Joining Up (Propaganda)

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***SALE*** - this resource is on sale at a reduced price. This lesson is the first of two on propaganda designed to encourage recruitment during the First World War. This lesson focuses on analysing five propaganda posters. Students work to understand the meaning and motive of each poster, before assessing which is the most effective and why. Key terminology is also covered. Lesson features differentiated learning objectives, a well-paced starter, main and plenary, and a focus on the historical concept of source evaluation.
The Romans - What Did The Romans Do For Us
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The Romans - What Did The Romans Do For Us

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***SALE*** - this resource is on sale at a reduced price. A lesson from a scheme of work on the Romans, focusing on the legacy of the Romans. Contains a presentation PowerPoint and two accompanying handout files. These contain a variety of legacies from the Roman Empire, and a 'diamond 9' assessment activity. Ideal for Year 7 Key Stage 3 students.
The Normans - 1066
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The Normans - 1066

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***SALE*** - this resource is on sale at a reduced price. This lesson covers the question 'Who should be the next King of England?' Learning objectives: identify the three men who want to be king in 1066 explain why they should and shouldn’t be king justify your opinion as to who has the best claim to the throne The topic is introduced through an engaging picture of the Bayeux Tapestry. Students are then asked to think about what qualities a good king should have. They then 'meet the contenders', drawing a table in their books about why each candidate should/shouldn't be king. This is followed by an assessment of the best candidate, with students justifying their choices. This plenary could easily be extended into an extended writing homework task or a speech to be given at the beginning of the next lesson.
Origins of the First World War - Imperialism
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Origins of the First World War - Imperialism

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***SALE*** - this resource is on sale at a reduced price. This lesson can be used in a series looking at the 'MAIN' causes of the First World War - Militarism, Alliances, Imperialism and Nationalism. This lesson pack includes a PowerPoint with differentiated learning objectives, key literacy words, a starter, main and plenary. The worksheets include information stations for an active learning activity involving moving around the classroom. The information sheets cover the Morocco Crisis of 1905 and the Agadir Crisis of 1911.
Industrial Revolution - Changes from 1745 to 1901
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Industrial Revolution - Changes from 1745 to 1901

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***SALE*** - this resource is on sale at a reduced price. A lesson that forms part of a scheme of work on the Industrial Revolution. Contains: presentation with starter activity and plenary discussion high quality images and resources, ready to print from Microsoft PowerPoint Learning Objectives: identify the changes in Britain during these years. explain what types of changes took place evaluate the changes and decide what the biggest changes were