Starters, Tasks, Plenaries, etc. ideas for lesson planning.

16 paintings of Napoleon in chronological order at various significant events in his life. Great to use as a starter, a timeline activity, source practgice or to add to any other lessons for the French Revolution

A free resource where I have grouped important historical figures for students and teachers studying the origins of the American Civil War. Colour coded to show what political parties each belonged to.

Formative assessment madness!

American Civil War Copperheads Gap Fill worksheet 21 keywords to solve, all about who the Copperheads were and why they were opposed to the American Civil War.

American Civil War Antietam Gap Fill worksheet 3 pages, 35 words to solve, all about the causes, main events and consequences of Antietam.

American Civil War Grant’s Campaign Gap Fill Worksheet 19 keywords to solve, all about Grant’s Overland Campaign. Includes: Battle of the Wilderness Battle of Spotsylvania Courthouse 2nd Battle of Cold Harbor Siege of Petersburg

American Civil War Gettysburg Gap Fill worksheet 26 keywords to solve, all about the causes, main events and consequences of the Battle of Gettysburg.

American Civil War Fort Sumter Gap Fill Worksheet 19 keywords to solve, all about how the First Battle of Fort Sumter helped to trigger The American Civil War. Includes key figures, causes and main events.

American Civil War - Life in the Confederate States Gap Fill Worksheet 19 keywords to solve, all about the south’s economic, political and social problems towards the end of the American Civil War. Includes: Causes of food shortages Inflation Impact of Emancipation Proclamation Confederates abandoning their posts

American Civil War Civil Liberties Gap Fill Worksheet 30 keywords to solve, all about the controversial limitations on civil liberties during the American Civil War. Includes: Suspension of habeas corpus Vallandingham, Merryman, Milligan cases.

American Civil War Vicksburg Gap Gill Worksheet 25 keywords to solve, covering: Main figures, causes, significant events and consequences.

American Civil War Foreign Influence Gap Fill worksheet 20 keywords to solve, all about British and French influence during The American Civil War, including relations before the war, the Trent Affair, CSS Alabama and French cotton prices.

American Civil War Sherman’s March to the Sea Gap Fill Worksheet 20 keywords to solve, including the Fall of Atlanta and the March to the Sea.

American Civil War General Grant Gap Fill Worksheet Over 30 key words to solve, including generals before Grant and how Grant came into Lincoln’s favour.

American Civil War Border States Gap Fill Worksheet 25 keywords to solves, including: What were the border states Why Lincoln needed them in the Union Political difficulties Emancipation Proclamation controversy

AS Level Revision Tables: The Industrial Revolution in Britain, 1750–1850 I give this out at the beginning of the course and ensure the students fill it out as they go along. They find it helps them categorise significant events and to deal with the overwhelming amount of content.

Revision Table for Liberalism and Nationalism in Germany, 1815-1871 (CIE A Level). I give this out at the beginning of the course and ensure the students fill it out as they go along. They find it helps them categorise significant events and to deal with the overwhelming amount of content.

Revision Table for France, 1774–1814 (CIE A Level 9489) I give this out at the beginning of the course and ensure the students fill it out as they go along. They find it helps them categorise significant events and to deal with the overwhelming amount of content.

Revision Table for The Russian Revolution, 1894–1921 (CIE A Level History) I give this out at the beginning of the course and ensure the students fill it out as they go along. They find it helps them categorise significant events and to deal with the overwhelming amount of content.