Overview lesson to introduce the Mali Empire and what life was like for the people who lived there. Also introduces KS3 pupils to the importance of studying pre-colonial African history in the context of modern society. This can be done as a one off lesson or as part of a world history study of the middles ages. Works great for a review task after studying Medieval Europe for a comparison study but this previous knowledge is not necessary. Tasks include treasure hunt/research, debate and judgement tasks. Each slide is accompanied with teacher notes to explain tasks and differentiation. All worksheets supplied. PowerPoint uses a grey scale to allow for the teacher to adapt to their usual style of presentation. Memory recall, SOLO taxonomy, blooms taxonomy, research, debate, judgement, literacy, paragraphs, differentiated, stretch and challenge.

An information-based research task that pushes students to assess how Genghis Khan should be remembered. Worksheet includes a research and judgement task. Tasks are differentiated and explained for the students to lead the tasks themselves making this the ideal sheet for a cover lesson or as a one-off research lesson on historical figures. Task one is a research-based task where students will record evidence using the information provided. Teacher example, glossary and explanation is given. Task two is a judgment task for students to decide how Genghis Khan should be remembered and support their view with evidence.

Overview lesson to introduce the Mongol Empire and what life was like for the people who lived there. Can be done as a one off lesson or as part of a world history study. Works great for a review task after studying Medieval Europe for a comparison study but this previous knowledge is not necessary. Tasks include; literacy task, treasure hunt/research, debate and judgement tasks. Each slide is accompanied with teacher notes to explain tasks and differentiation. All worksheets supplied. PowerPoint uses a grey scale to allow for the teacher to adapt to their usual style of presentation. Memory recall, SOLO taxonomy, blooms taxonomy, research, debate, judgement, literacy, paragraphs, differentiated, stretch and challenge.

A five-lesson scheme of work to be delivered after a depth study of a medieval European society. Students will research four medieval societies around the world followed by one comparison and review lesson. The purpose of this is to broaden student world views and to dispel some modern myths and misconceptions about world history in a meanwhile elsewhere style review. Scheme of work provided via Excell document to allow for easy integration with school documentation for external inspections. Each task is explained in detail with different options of how to deliver it in the notes section of each slide. All tasks come with challenging tasks for more able students and scaffolding to allow accessibility for all pupils. PowerPoint uses greyscale to allow for the teacher to adapt to their usual style of presentation. Memory recall, SOLO taxonomy, blooms taxonomy, research, debate, judgement, literacy, paragraphs, differentiated, stretch and challenge.

A lesson focused on the importance of education and science in the Islamic empire with a comparison to Medieval Europe. Can be done as a one off lesson or as part of a world history study but works great for a review task after studying Medieval Europe for a comparison. Tasks include; assessment/ judgment/ significance /research and debate tasks. Each slide is accompanied with teacher notes to explain tasks and differentiation. All worksheets supplied. PowerPoint uses a grey scale to allow for the teacher to adapt to their usual style of presentation. Memory recall, SOLO taxonomy, blooms taxonomy, research, debate, judgement, literacy, paragraphs, differentiated, stretch and challenge.

An information sheet about education in the Islamic empire and the different inventions that helped to modernise the world. Can be used for a research project or a in class task. Task has a glossary available for the purposes of differentiation and stretch and challenge. Perfect to be used as a cover lesson for absent history teacher or as part of a lesson about the Islamic Empire.

Overview lesson to introduce the Aztec Empire and what life was like for the people who lived there. Can be done as a one off lesson or as part of a world history study. Works great for a review task after studying Medieval Europe for a comparison study but this previous knowledge is not necessary. Tasks include treasure hunt/research, debate and judgement tasks. Each slide is accompanied with teacher notes to explain tasks and differentiation. All worksheets supplied. PowerPoint uses a grey scale to allow for the teacher to adapt to their usual style of presentation. Memory recall, SOLO taxonomy, blooms taxonomy, research, debate, judgement, literacy, paragraphs, differentiated, stretch and challenge.

An information-based research task that pushes students to analyse different areas of life within the Aztec Empire. Worksheet is based on a research and report task with challenge task available. Teacher modelling is given for main task to help lower ability pupils layout their work. Ideal worksheet for a cover lesson or as a one-off research medieval societies outside of Europe.

An information sheet that can be used for a introduction to the Mali Empire for KS3 pupils.