A resource looking at the causes, course and consequences of Stalin's Great Purges.

A popular activity - pupils watch the hyperlinked video and answer the questions on the video sheet to learn about why Gerald went on a journey around Wales in 1188, and what he discovered about Wales and the Welsh during his journey. Categorisation (SPEAR) task to assess understanding followed by a literacy (Writing Accurately) task, based on strands within the LNF. Enjoy!

A problem solving activity to enable pupils to know and understand the contribution of Wales to the Industrial Revolution. The ppt. is self-explanatory, guiding pupils on how to complete the problem solving task. A review activity (Gimme5) provides an example of progression (or can be used as an exit ticket etc.) Enjoy!

A simple, yet effective resource looking at the factors behind Stalin's eventual victory in the power struggle following Lenin's death. Revision tasks included.

A two lesson resource looking at the Norman invasion of Wales, analysis of level of success in different parts of Wales, and factors that enabled the Welsh to resist the Norman Conquest.

A simple task (at first) to consider whether or not one of Medieval Wales' most celebrated Prince deserved to be given the title "Great". The powerpoint is self-explanatory and leads to a literacy (Writing Accurately) task, which covers some strands of the LNF (see the writing accurately pyramid at the end of the ppt). Worked well with my Year 7 class. Hope you find it useful. Enjoy!

A 2 lesson resource looking at the long term and short term causes of the Glyndwr Rebellion against Henry IV. Elements of Bloom's taxonomy are incorporated into the various activities (progression in difficulty/skill used). Also elements of literacy and numeracy. First task: pupils to look at the famous statue in Corwen, and elicit interpretations about the figure. Second task: pupils to watch a short hyperlinked clip to see if they can answer 4 basic questions about Glyndwr. (Bloom's Recall) Third task: pupils to look at the various grievances in Wales (and personal factors regarding Glyndwr), and categorise them into SPEAR factors. (Bloom's Understanding and Analysis) Fifth task: pupils consider the most important reason(s) why Glyndwr and the Welsh rebelled, and explain whether or not Glyndwr was a reluctant rebel. (Bloom's Evaluate) Final task: this one is up to you, and could cover Bloom's Create. Hope you'll find this useful! Enjoy! Fourth task: pupils then translate the above information into a 9 part factor wheel (e.g. beliefs and ideas, media, poverty, religious etc.), annotating the wheel with at least one important example for the relevant factors. (Bloom's Applying)

An historical enquiry into what really happened to the Princes in theTower. Pupils have to sift through 5 pieces of evidence (which tend to contradict in places) and work out what really happened to the Princes in the Tower.. There is also an activity to assess pupil understanding of source reliability and utility. The end product is to write a report about 1. What they think happened to the Princes, and 2. How useful and reliable were the 5 selected sources for the enquiry. Enjoy!

A simple end of term task. Pupils follow the stepped instructions (and specific instructions to boot) to design their own coat of arms. A fun activity which has gone down well with my pupils. Enjoy!

A follow up to my resource looking at the causes of the Glyndwr rebellion. This resource looks at the famous Glyndwr victory over Edmund Mortimer at the Battle of Bryn Glas (Pilleth) on June 22nd, 1402. The resources encourage pupils to categorise factors, and then use their knowledge to do some extended writing (PEEL task) on the key question. The PEEL sheet will aid pupils to attain L5, whilst follow up tasks can help them to access L6+. There is also an extended numeracy task for higher ability pupils. Enjoy. (The clip that accompanied this resource is no longer listed on youtube - Battlefield Britain "Battle for Wales") - sorry.

A number of resources looking at the reasons how and why Mussolini set up a Fascist dictatorship in Italy in the period 1922-1926. Resources refer to developments such as the Acerbo Law, murder of Matteotti (including why Mussolini was able to survive the crisis) and the policies/actions introduced once the crisis had passed. Revision activities and possible exam questions included.

A follow up to another of my resources (Why did Wales and England do to war in 1276 and 1282?) A detailed resource to develop pupil skill in using evidence (focusing on utility and reliability). Pupils sift through 7 sources (primary, contemporary and secondary) to work out what really happened to Llywelyn on the day he died. Pupils then use their findings to write an account of what they think happened, and then refer to how reliable the sources they had were for the enquiry. A popular resource with my classes.

Resources covering the following: 1. Isolation: definition of isolation, reasons for going into isolation after WWI, and USA's attitude towards the League of Nations. Possible exam/assessment questions included. 2. USA and Japan: reasons why the USA grew concerned over Japan, reasons why Japan attacked Pearl Harbor, initial US reaction to the attack. 3. USA and WWII: the Pacific War (island hopping, Hiroshima and Nagasaki), the European War (Atlantic Charter, Operation Huskey, D-Day) and the Grand Alliance (brief reference to Tehran, Yalta and Potsdam).

An introduction to the Five Pillars of Islam. This is a cut and stick activity, with a plenary writing activity at the end. Just follow the ppt and enjoy! NB: all images are either my own or from free clipart. Additionally, on slide 7 there is a reference to a clip to be used to help pupils learn about the Five Pillars. To ensure I don't contravene copyright laws, I have removed the intended hyperlink. However, you should easily find a relevant clip.

A selection of resources focusing on the events between 1914 and October 1917, including: 1. Impact of the Great War 2. The events of January to March 1917 3. The Provisional Government 4. Lenin and the April Theses 5. The October Revolution? Exam type questions (Wales version) with success criteria/coded marking linked to the WJEC mark scheme included.

A selection of resources focusing on the 1905 Revolution, including: 1. Causes of the Revolution (long/short term) - fishbone task 2. The events of January to September 1905 3. October Manifesto 4. Fundamental Laws 5. How far had the Tsar's power been weakened in the years between 1894 and 1914? Exam type questions (Wales version) with success criteria/coded marking linked to the WJEC mark scheme included.

Resources focussing on how Hitler transformed Germany from a democratic republic into a Nazi dictatorship. Pupils look at the features of democracies and dictatorships. Timeline cards of the key events in the transformation into a Nazi dictatorship (from Jan 1933 to Aug 1934) referring to Reichstag Fire, Enabling Act, Night of the Long Knives etc. Ppt and worksheets provided

A number of resources looking at the aims and objectives, success and failures of the League of Nations. Revision activities and possible exam questions included.

Two simple resources covering various aspects linked to détente: 1. Détente with the USSR: reference to the various reasons behind détente (US and USSR perspective), what was achieved between the two Superpowers in the 1970s, and whether or not détente was a complete success. Specific exam type questions included. 2. Détente with China: reference to the various reasons behind détente (US and China perspective), what was achieved between the two countries in the 1970s, and whether or not détente was a complete success. Specific exam type questions included.

A simple resource looking at the US relationship with Iran between 1950s and 1981, with reference to: relationship with the Shah, the Iranian Revolution, attitude of the Ayatollah towards the USA, the events at the Embassy in Tehran, the 444 day hostage crisis, Iran-Iraq War and consequences. Possible exam questions included.