In this lesson pupils will assess how and why the spanish armada was unsuccessful in invading England. Pupils will have the opportunity to practice their chronology skills and evaluate which event caused the Armada’s failure. This lesson is perfect for pupils studying towards a GCSE in History awarded by AQA.

This lesson will provide GCSE pupils with an overview of the major threats Elizabeth faced from catholics when she came to the throne. It will also establish foundational knowledge of what changes Elizabeth tried to make to religion when she came to the throne - Act of Supremacy, Act of Uniformity - and how this would cause issues.

This lesson explores the causes and consequences of the Essex Rebellion during the reign of Elizabeth I. This resource is ideal for pupils studying towards the Elizabethan England Module in AQA GCSE history

In this lesson pupils will evaluate whether or not Elizabethan England should be considered a golden age or not. Pupils will evaluate the historical significance of some of the key developments from the period, including voyages of discovery, social and cultural changes, art and religion. This lesson can be used as part of teaching the Elizabethan England Module of AQA GCSE history.

In this lesson pupils will learn about the causes and consequences of the 1569 Northern Rebellion. Pupils will evaluate the significance of this event and consider why it failed.

In this lesson pupils will analyze the historical significance of Mary, Queen of Scots and evaluate why she became such a massive threat to Elizabeth I. Pupils will explore Mary’s background and assess the different options which Elizabeth had in how to deal with Mary. Pupils will then practice their source skills in line with an AQA GCSE past paper question.