Medieval Life & the Contest Between Church and Crown (1066-1500) – Explore the significant role of the Church in Medieval society with this engaging and well-structured lesson. This lesson focuses on the profound influence of the Church, detailing why it was such a central part of daily life in medieval England. Students will gain a clear understanding of the contest between Church and Crown from 1066 to 1500, and why religion was at the heart of political and social tensions during this period. What’s Included in Your Purchase: 1 x Powerpoint complete guide to the lesson, including engaging content with structured activities, recap tasks, and clear explanations. Perfect for classroom delivery. 8 x Event summaries, designed to be displayed around the class for students to investigate. Including Norman Conquest, Domesday Book, The Anarchy, Thomas Becket, Magna Carta, Bannockburn, Black Death, Peasants’ Revolt. 1 x A4 Differentiated Grid – Tailored for diverse learning needs, allowing students to write and expand on their ideas. 1 x A4 Higher Ability Grid – Designed for students to explore different events that shaped medieval church and crown and analyze the impact All images are from the public domain and copyright-free, with proper attribution noted where necessary. Please Note: This resource is for personal use only and cannot be copied or amended for commercial purposes.

For teaching 11-14s Civil Rights LGBT History This lesson looks at How did life change for LGBT people through the 1950’s and 1960’s? Students will start by looking at Marsha P Johnson and the Stonewall riots in America through a video on Youtube and then go on to look at British LGBT History Students will then work in groups to work out if Pop Culture, Politics or Protest had the biggest impact on LBGT rights during this time. Finally students will look at Alan Turing and suggest whether the inclusion on the £50 note suggests life has changed for LGBT people This lesson includes all resources needed. Minimal resources needed - perfect for even setting as cover! Feedback is welcome, and please check out my other lessons and materials.