Medieval entertainment
An overview of games in the Middle-Ages. Aimed at KS3 but can be adjusted for Elizabeth KS4 topic
American West - Mormon migration.
Whole lesson on Mormon migration. Acts as the second lesson on the Mormons - how successful were they in setting up in Utah? What did they do to create a life there. (Also contains an exam question)
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American West - Indian life
Whole lesson on Native American's way of life, beliefs, importance of the buffalo etc.
American West - Conflict/The Fort Laramie Treaty.
Whole lesson on conflict between the Plains Indians and the settlers. Explanation of the Fort Laramie Treaty and its importance.
American West - Narrative Question.
Whole lesson on what the narrative question is and how to answer it.
American West - Wild West/Lawlessness.
Whole lesson on the term 'the wild west' and where it comes from. Also linked in with advancements on lawlessness.
American West - Homesteaders/Farming.
Whole lesson on homesteaders, who they were and how they lived. Also activities on the advances in farming.
American West - Cowboys.
Whole lesson on what a cowboy was and how and why their role developed. Includes information on the cattle industry and ranches.
American West - Importance of the buffalo.
Whole lesson on the importance of the buffalo with exam question.
American West - Growth of the cattle industry.
Whole lesson on what the cattle industry was, how and why it grew and discussion of what a cow town was.
American West Introduction.
Introduction to the American West. Includes exam info, Native American information, timeline and the Geography of the West.
Quite a lot of information - could potentially be done in two lessons depending on ability/timings.
American West - Railroads.
Whole lesson on the Transcontinental railroad, its importance and the link to migration.
American West - Wild West/Crime/Law enforcement.
Second lesson on the 'wild west' and what was around for people to form the opinion that the West was wild.
Also what type of law enforcement was developed to tackle crime issues.