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 - 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 - 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 - Importance of the buffalo.
Whole lesson on the importance of the buffalo with exam question.
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 - 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 - Civil War/Homestead Act.
Whole lesson on the Civil War and its link to homesteading and what the Homestead Act was.
American West - Railroads.
Whole lesson on the Transcontinental railroad, its importance and the link to migration.