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.

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.

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

Lesson and resources looking at the use of censorship, propaganda and the development of the cult of personality in Stalin’s Russia. Good for in-depth, GCSE studies. Originally organised as a group task but can also work as individual or homework task.

Lessons introducing year 7s to the subject of History, through investigating primary resources from ancient Mesopotamia. The aim of the topic is to ignite pupils’ interest in History, share with them information about a unique and significant civilisation, introduce them to the use of sources and how to write essays, and help them understand the use of and limits to archaeology. The resources include power point and handouts, as well as example paragraphs if you wish to also use the essay question given.

For Black History Month: a case study on Harriet Tubman, taken from a lesson about life as a slave. An information sheet is provided, as well as power point slides with a short video and a series of questions on Tubman. Could be a useful addition to a lesson about African-American individuals, American slavery or the Underground Railroad.

Two power points with information on the Second World War in the pacific and the eastern front. Designed to make it easily accessible for pupils and to help students learn during lock down. This resource is not part of a lesson and does not have any activities with it, but could be incorporated into a lesson or be a useful resource for revision/introduction to the topic.

Lesson looking at life in ancient Rome. The lesson focuses on the benefits and drawbacks of living in the city of Rome, the starter and plenary allow evaluation of what presumptions/knowledge pupils have on Rome, and how this changes throughout the lesson. There is also time for discussion, pair work and a homework task. All resources needed are included.

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

A series of questions that are answered alongside a documentary about the kingdom of Kush. Could be used in a lesson or as a piece of homework. It provides either a handy introduction to the civilisation, or helps develop knowledge about African civilisations. The documentary and questions demonstrates the strengths of the Kushite kingdom and how it has sometimes been misrepresented by Western writers. Topics covered include their conquering of Egypt, religion, continuing traditions and Kushite pyramids.

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

A revision booklet based on the GCSE topic Migration, Empires and People. It has a list of key words, maps and timelines from the Medieval and Modern world. These timelines can also be used seperately for a range of different historical topics, including: Viking invasion of England The Hundred Years War Colonisation of America Slave Trade The British in India

Inspired by the superb book ‘The Five: The Untold Lives of the Women Killed by Jack the Ripper’ by Hallie Rubenhold, these resources allow the victims of Jack the Ripper to be humanised and help pupils to learn about what life was like for those living in poverty in 1880’s London.

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

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 pre-Crusades lesson looking at the way of life and achievements of Medieval Islam.

A lesson focusing on archaeology and Mesopotamia. Activities include an introduction to archaeology, the challenges of archaeology and how we can use material objects found to learn about the past, with Mesopotamia being the case study.

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.