This resource contains: An 11 minute video tutorial where I explain the reasons for the Labour election victory in 1945, the subsequent policies they introduced and the establishment of the NHS. An accompanying powerpoint.

Worksheet featuring a step by step enquiry into the death of Emily Davison - did she mean to kill herself? Use this youtube clip of her death for support in part 1: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TH_r6-JpO9Q

1. Download and play the video to students. It outlines what the "Scramble for Africa" was all about focussing particularly on the role of Britain, France and Germany. Students could create a mind map whilst watching around the key question "What influence did the Scramble for Africa have on International Relations between 1870 and 1914?" 2. Give students the British Empire in Africa Grid. Students will agree or disagree with the statement: "British interest in Africa between 1857 and 1890 was largely strategic”. They will need copies of the source pack in pairs or small groups. They should study the sources and try to determine what they tell them about British motives. They should fill in their grids as they go. 3. Plan and answer the essay question: “British interest in Africa between 1857 and 1890 was largely strategic” How far do you agree?

Students are each given a different character card. They fill in the task sheet. They then move around the room asking each other the question "What impact has prohibition had on you?". The pack also contains a power-point detailing the key features of prohibition including the anti-saloon league and a full lesson plan and progress check for students.

*UPDATED FOR 2015/16 Pack Contains USA in Transition 1930-2000 SOW (complete with workable hyperlinks) Black America 1930-2000 SOW (complete with workable links) Student Assessment Grid Assessment Plan Template

The aim of this activity is for students to find out about some of the most successful and daring pilots of the First World War. This resource contains 9 individual factfiles containing information about 9 different World War One flying aces from different countries including the Red Baron Von Richthofen along with British, French and American counterparts. Each factfile is individually designed with a couple of "shorter" ones for the purpose of differentiation. Students could go around the room individually or in pairs and try to fill in the grid. Alternatively, you could perform a "marketplace" activity.

A 1-2 lesson pack for the Causes of the Civil War in England and Wales. Includes: A Kingdom Divided worksheet and differentiated version + glossary Quick on the Draw activity (can be adapted) with video instructions Starter PowerPoint with images and objectives Venn Diagram activity (use "Causes of Civil war sort") and answers for peer assessment Full lesson plan

This resource contains: A powerpoint showing and explaining three propaganda posters (can be used to analyse with class). A video tutorial where I explain and analyse several propaganda posters to explain their meaning. A powerpint showing various famous symbols that could be used as a starter to get students thinking about different forms of propaganda and symbolism.

The resource pack contains a series of resources that can be used to teach this unit. It includes: Several maps and images that are perfect as lesson starters or as illustrations. Powerpoint presentations on the Crimean War and the Mehemet Ali Crisis. A blank map of Africa when looking at colonisation. An extensive set of key words for pupils to find the definitions (intro lesson). Several mix and match key word activities (match word with definition).

A self contained study booklet for Germany 1815-1848. The booklet includes information and tasks and can act as a guide for teaching and learning this part of German History. It was originally designed with A Level students in mind.

A set of three simple sheets with selected key facts from the following units: Hitlers Rise to Power Life in Nazi Germany Germany during WW2 Students should learn each set of facts in preparation for their GCSE exam. They could form the basis of a series of "points tests" in class for revision.

Two starters for students reviewing their work on the medieval era. Can be used towards the end of Year 7 to recap on prior learning. Both activities also contain the answers for easy self correction. Students simoly match the number with the correct letter. Activity can take between 10 and 20 minutes depending on how you decide to do it. Contains useful factual recall on Kings, Parliament, the Magna Carta, the murder of Becket, the Peasants Revolt and key dates. The second one focuses more on medieval life and leisure.

Students take on the roles of individuals living in a German town in the 1930's, shortly after the Wall Street Crash. Give each student a person and ask them to fill in the accompanying worksheet based on the information provided on their card. Ask all students to walk around the room, exchanging information about their character and asking each other the question; "how did the depression impact you?". Ask all students to feedback their findings.

Test students general knowledge of events, people and places from the origins of the cold war up to 1963 using these two revision activities. Students mtach the letter to the appropriate number. The teacher can then go through the answers with them (these are included in the document for ease of use). Each of the two activities can take anywhere between 20 minutes and 50 minutes depending on how much explanation and teacher input you wish to make.

Fact files covering Martin Luther King, Rosa Parks and the Little Rock 9. These are suitable for KS3 students and also contain differentiated versions. The second resource is a student enquiry grid. You could place the three factfiles around the room and ask students to fill in the grid. Complement this with video clips (see my profile for link to my website with free videos on this topic).

This resource centres around the following question - How useful are these sources to an historian in trying to decide who had the most power in the Middle Ages? It is perfect as a stand alone lesson resource or as an end of unit assessment. The resource contains - A set of 6 sources relating to the murder of Thomas Becket, the signing of the Magna Carta and the Peasants Revolt of 1381. The Assessment Question An adaptable/editable writing frame suitable for lower ability students.

A collection of fact-files detailing different aspects of the fire of London. It includes; context of the fire, causes of the fire, impact of the fire, evidence of the fire, rebuilding after the fire and "fire fighting". The fact-files can be used in a marketplace activity and all instructions for this are in the powerpoint. There is also a lesson starter "secret picture" activity asking students to guess the picture and various other interpretations of the fire. The resource comes with a lesson plan.

The pack contains two famous paintings of the execution of King Charles but they interpret the execution in different ways. In pairs, students should use the list of features to identify which feature is in each painting (or both). Discussion can follow about which painting students feel is most accurate.

The pack contains profiles on five key explorers with highlighted hints on each sheet. Put students into groups of 3/4 and complete a "marketplace/carousel" fact finding activity. Instructions are on the powerpoint included.