KS3 Charles I: Timeline and Activities Pack

A complete and engaging introduction to Charles I and the causes of the English Civil War, perfect for KS3 History. This downloadable .zip file includes 2 PDFs and 3 PowerPoints, providing a mix of visual resources, group work, and interactive learning. Ideal for introducing, consolidating, or revising key events in the reign of Charles I.

Included in this pack:

1. Timeline of ten key events;
   A clear, illustrated timeline covering major moments in Charles I’s reign — from his accession in 1625 to his execution in 1649.

2. Four differentiated activities (based on Bloom’s Taxonomy);
   Tasks designed to develop a range of skills:
   Creating
   Synthesising
   Analysing
   Evaluating
   Perfect for mixed-ability classes and adaptable for homework or assessment.

3. “Odd One Out” group carousel activity;
   Four sets, each containing four images linked to timeline events.
   Students discuss, debate, and decide which is the “odd one out”, encouraging historical reasoning and evidence-based discussion.

4. Blockbusters Revision Game;
   A fun and competitive PowerPoint quiz based on the Charles I timeline (with a few surprise “rogue” questions).

• Divide the class into two teams - Green and Yellow.
• Build a chain of correct answers across the board to win.
• Correct answers are revealed on a separate slide.
• Must be run in Presentation Mode for the interactive elements to work.
• Takes around 20 minutes to play.