The first in a series of lessons at KS3 (Year 7) about the Norman Conquest. This lesson focuses on essential information about what Anglo- Saxon England was like, then explores Edward the Confessor through sources with various activities for students to complete. There is a whiteboard task to assess for learning, but this can be adapted dependent on your group. This resources includes a Power Point with a worksheet in the final slide and an information/source sheet.

Ready to teach. Students work on their inference skills and decide for themselves on how great they think King Alfred really was. All feedback appreciated.

Ready to teach! A lesson comparing the contributions of MLK and Malcolm X to the Civil Rights movement. Similar to another lesson I’ve shared, however this one includes whole class reading which students use to independently complete a worksheet. Students answer a question at the end of the lesson which is an AQA GCSE style comparison Q. Any feedback greatly appreciated!

A fully resourced lesson on King Edward VI, which fits into a wider unit on the Tudors. The enquiry focus is on on how power shifted from Church to State during the Tudor period. This lesson comes with literacy tasks and source work. It can be taught as a stand alone lesson or as part of an enquiry as outlined above.

A fully resources lesson on Henry VIII and the Break with Rome. It can be used as a stand alone lesson or fit into a wider enquiry on the power struggle between Church and State in the Tudor era. This lesson includes literacy and source work.

Ready to teach! A lesson comparing the contributions of MLK and Malcolm X to the Civil Rights movement. Students answer a question at the end of the lesson which is an AQA GCSE style comparison Q. There is a data capture sheet for students to record key information. Any feedback greatly appreciated!

Lesson 1 in a series of lessons on Norman England following the AQA GCSE spec. This unit of lessons is suited towards students who may have lower literacy levels and are working towards a Grade 4. The lesson is fully resourced and ready to teach. It focuses on the positives and negatives of England pre 1066 along with the importance of Earl Godwin and his family at this time.

Lesson 2 in a series of lessons on Norman England following the AQA GCSE spec. This unit of lessons is suited towards students who may have lower literacy levels and are working towards a Grade 4. The lesson is fully resourced and ready to teach. It focuses on the reign of Edward the Confessor: including his links with Normandy and the positive and negatives of his reign.

Lesson 3 in a series of lessons on Norman England following the AQA GCSE spec. This unit of lessons is suited towards students who may have lower literacy levels and are working towards a Grade 4. The lesson is fully resourced and ready to teach. It focuses on the four claims to the throne in 1066.

Ready to teach! This lesson on the significance of Rosa Parks fits into a wider scheme of work on the American Civil Rights movement. It outlines the events of her arrest and the subsequent Montgomery Bus Boycott. Includes a data capture sheet on Rosa Parks. Any feedback welcome!

Ready to teach! This lesson is part of a wider scheme of work on the struggle for Civil Rights in America. The lesson prior to this one is Rosa Parks and can be found in my shop. The lesson looks at some of the key moments of MLKs fight for Civil Rights and has students consider what makes MLK so significant in the Civil Rights movement. This lesson includes a data capture sheet and an extended writing task to conclude. Any feedback greatly appreciated!

Ready to teach! As part of a wider unit on the British Empire, this resource deals with the East India company: What it was, it’s positive and negative impacts and includes a guided reading worksheet on the Indian Mutiny. This lesson has been created for lower ability students. Any feedback greatly appreciated :)

Ready to teach! A fully resourced lesson on the causes of WWII including: Treaty of Versailles, League of Nations, Appeasement, the actions of Hitler, Nazi-Soviet pact. This is the first in a series of lessons on the turning points of WWII. Any feedback appreciated.

Ready to teach! KS3 lesson on the Feudal System and Domesday Book. This fits into a wider scheme of work on the Norman Conquest. Feedback much appreciated!

Ready to teach! A lesson outlining the causes and consequences of King John’s feud with his barons. Part of a wider scheme of work on power in the medieval era.

Ready to teach! A lesson outlining the reasons for Germany’s defeat in Russia. It fits in to a wider scheme of work on the turning points of WWII. The lesson contains an information sort activity and an opportunity for extended writing. Any feedback much appreciated.

Ready to teach! This lesson fits into a wider scheme of work on the turning points of WWII. It includes: a knowledge recall starter, Key words, data capture sheet which students can use to note down key information, a true or false activity and an extended writing exercise. Any feedback would be greatly appreciated!

Ready to teach! As part of a wider scheme of work on the turning points of WWII, this lesson can also be used as a stand alone on the battle of Dunkirk. The lesson briefly outlines the events of Dunkirk and explores whether it was a success or defeat for the British using sources. Source worksheet included is a pdf document. Feedback much appreciated.

Ready to teach! A lesson outlining the impact of the Black Death on England including the effect on peasants and the peasant’s revolt. As part of a wider scheme of work on power in the medieval era.

Ready to teach! A lesson on the key features of Motte and Bailey castles. Feedback would be appreciated!

Ready to teach! A lesson on the symptoms, causes and crazy treatments of the Black Death. Includes source work. Feedback greatly appreciated!