A 15-question quiz put together to help challenge and expand students’ knowledge of Africa. Answers and a ‘hard’ version of quiz are included.

A booklet with key information and 5 activities that pupils can complete from the classroom or from home. A power point provides answers to the activities. Completing the booklet and going through the answers should take 40-50 minutes.

A creative lesson that introduces pupils to the water cycle, focusing on key definitions and the different processes within the cycle.

Lesson, worksheet and table for different types of river landforms, aimed at year 7 (KS3).

Resources about the Black Death and peasant’s revolt that have been edited to suit the current lock down situation (remote online learning). Includes causes, consequences and preparation for assessment. They should also be easily edited to suit in-school teaching.

A lesson based on the AQA Geography A Level module of changing places. This lesson examines the different stereotypes people have of different countries and nationalities, with a particular focus on how different countries view the UK. All resources needed are included.

A year 7 lesson on the 3 different ways in which Rome was governed: Kingdom, Empire and Republic. The lesson covers the definitions of all three, before focusing on comparing the benefits and drawbacks of the Empire and Republic in ancient Rome. All resources needed are included, including a couple of suggestions to add/change in the lesson.

Looking at various individuals during modern history, all of whom part of minority groups. The aim of the topic is to allow pupils a chance to focus on individuals, rather than events, countries and societies as a whole. It also allows teachers to involve diversity in their lessons, and demonstrate to pupils that those who made great contributions to England and the wider world were part of discriminated communities. These individuals include: Olaudah Equiano Emmeline Pankhurst Marie Curie Alan Turing Jayaben Desai

I made a quiz for my classes based on the geography of Disney, and it went down really well! So I thought I would share it. There are a couple of bonus questions that can be interchanged with others, for older classes

Lesson based on the AQA AS/A Level Geography module on Place. The lesson introduces some of the key words and definitions of Place, before examining perceptions of different places and tourism, particularly dark tourism. Most of the resources needed are on the power point, but for one activity the AQA AS/A Level Geography textbook is needed.

A power point explaining what makes a strong introduction in History essays. It includes examples, practice questions and hopefully will be useful to add into a lesson focusing on writing skills.

A lesson that examines the various reforms put in place during the Victorian era, as part of a KS3 module on the Victorians. After examining the cruelty, crime and danger of 1800s Britain, were things really that bad, and how did people try to bring about change?

Inspired by a visit to the Bodrum Museum of Underwater Archaeology, this lesson examines the benefits and drawbacks of this unique form of archaeology, with a case study on the Uluburun Shipwreck. This oldest shipwreck ever found in the world provides evidence of international trade and holds a collection of precious and unique objects.

A lesson (but can also be used as a piece of homework) to introduce students Thomas Becket. The main focus of the lesson is watching the first half of a very useful documentary, which gives a full account on the events leading up to, during and after Becket’s murder. Pupils watch the documentary and answer a series of questions.

A power point slide going through the different ways we can analyse in history essays and GCSE questions, with general information, examples and practice questions.

4 lessons on Ancient Egypt, covering each of the 3 kingdoms and Ptolemaic Egypt and focusing on religion, hieroglyphs and famous Pharaohs. Each power point contains general information, links to articles and/or videos, various activities that are quick but fun, and the occasional creative challenge. I have also included a power point which covers artifacts from Tutankahmun’s tomb. (Please note you will need Microsoft Power Point for some of the activities to work). These lessons are suitable for all ages and were created specifically for lock down: providing extra information and activities for children at home to help keep them busy and expand their learning. These lessons were not made to fit into a specific curriculum, but could be adapted for normal lessons. Accompanying kahoots: Ancient Egypt: Hieroglyphics and Pyramids Ancient Egypt: Overview

4 lessons on Ancient Greece, examining the people, places and key events in Athens, Sparta, Troy and Macedonia. It covers philosophers, myths and Alexander the Great. Each power point contains general information, links to articles and/or videos, various activities that are quick but fun, and the occasional creative challenge. (Please note you will need Microsoft Power Point for some of the activities to work). These lessons are suitable for all ages and were created specifically for lock down: providing extra information and activities for children at home to help keep them busy and expand their learning. These lessons were not made to fit into a specific curriculum, but could be adapted for normal lessons. Accompanying kahoots: Ancient Greece: Athens and Sparta Ancient Greece: True or False

4 lessons on ancient Mesopotamia covering the four main civilisations: Sumer, Akkad, Babylon and Assyria. Each power point contains general information, links to articles and/or videos, various activities that are quick but fun, and the occasional creative challenge. (Please note you will need Microsoft Power Point for some of the activities to work). These lessons are suitable for all ages and were created specifically for lock down: providing extra information and activities for children at home to help keep them busy and expand their learning. These lessons were not made to fit into a specific curriculum, but could be adapted for normal lessons. Accompanying kahoots: Mesopotamia: The Cradle of Civilisation by Nicola.Apps Summary: Ancient Mesopotamia by Nicola.Apps

A series of lessons based on the AQA Geography A Level module of changing places. These lessons examine the why and how of places being rebranded, giving a range of examples on both small and large scales. Exam practice and homework involving research into rebranding are included. Links for some of the resources are on the power point, but for a few of the activities a copy of the AQA Human Geography (AS and A Level) textbook is needed.

A series of lessons based on the AQA Geography A Level module of changing places. These lessons examine regeneration in different ways, including the rise and fall of Detroit, the regeneration of different cities for the Olympics (Beijing, Rio and London) and small-scale regeneration of a Kent town. Exam practice and homework involving conducting surveys are included. Links for some of the resources are on the power point, but for a few of the activities a copy of the AQA Human Geography (AS and A Level) textbook is needed.