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I am Head of History and a Teaching and Learning Guide at a large secondary school. I teach all Key Stages with a focus on teaching GCSE and A Level to large classes. As I am in the classroom I understand the demands being placed on teachers by new specifications and assessment criteria. Through sharing these resources I hope to help teachers acquire new resources and ideas to make the step to the new specifications a successful one.

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I am Head of History and a Teaching and Learning Guide at a large secondary school. I teach all Key Stages with a focus on teaching GCSE and A Level to large classes. As I am in the classroom I understand the demands being placed on teachers by new specifications and assessment criteria. Through sharing these resources I hope to help teachers acquire new resources and ideas to make the step to the new specifications a successful one.
KS5 AQA - Unit 2D - James II - Intro and Catholicism
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KS5 AQA - Unit 2D - James II - Intro and Catholicism

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These resources act as an introduction to the reign of James II and further exploration of his Catholicism and moves to implement this. The PPT can be used to guide students through the booklet which also has activities and tasks to help students learn and apply new knowledge. PART OF THE BOOKLET RELATES TO THE OXFORD AQA HISTORY UNIT 1D TEXT BOOK.
KS4 - History GCSE - Elizabethan England - Rivalry between England and Spain
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KS4 - History GCSE - Elizabethan England - Rivalry between England and Spain

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This lesson overviews the emerging rivalry between England and Spain with a focus on commercial rivalry and the work of Francis Drake. All information needed is on the PPT or handout. Various activities included to ensure engagement and appeal to learners such as creating a timeline, cloze activities etc. A practice exam question included as a plenary with planning support.
AQA KS5 History Unit 1D - Extract Question support and 'How to...' for Y12
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AQA KS5 History Unit 1D - Extract Question support and 'How to...' for Y12

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This resource is suitable as an introduction to the compulsory extract questions at Y12 or as a recap or further practice. Students are introduced to a starter question which then links into the extracts they will be analysing later to build confidence in content. There is a breakdown of AQA expectations, guidelines and markscheme and examples of how to annotate and select main arguments. A practice exercise is also included and markscheme.
KS5 - Stuart Britain - Continuity and Change, 1649-78 - supported Group task
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KS5 - Stuart Britain - Continuity and Change, 1649-78 - supported Group task

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In order to get the most out of group work this task supports students thoroughly in investigating a particular theme from 1649-1678. Students are required to work in groups to make a handout for the class. Each group has a specific guide related to their theme with questions they must answer, suggested web links and wider reading. These can be removed if you prefer as are not essential to the successful completion of the task. Used whilst teaching the new linear AQA Stuart Britain unit 1D and excellent results from Y13 class. Excellent as revision and an overview exercise.
KS4 - Elizabeth I - Plots and resistance
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KS4 - Elizabeth I - Plots and resistance

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This lesson focuses on providing students with information so they can complete their own investigation into the Babington, Throckmorton and Ridolfi plots but also study Catholic resistance. The word document can be printed to provide information packs so students can work in groups to collect the information. PPT provides all instructions for students that are needed for a full lesson. Planned for Edexcel new 9-1 Elizabethan unit but general information would also suit any teaching on this area.
KS4 - Early Elizabethan England - Society and Government
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KS4 - Early Elizabethan England - Society and Government

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Use this whole lesson resource to introduce students to Elizabethan society and government. Varied activities included to maintain engagement and increase understanding - card sort, tables, questions etc. Lesson finished with an exam-type question and brief guide. MUST BE USED WITH PEARSON ELIZABETHAN ENGLAND BOOK - one activity depends on this.
KS4 - Early Elizabethan England - Edexcel - Introduction - full lesson
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KS4 - Early Elizabethan England - Edexcel - Introduction - full lesson

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This whole lesson resource provides an interactive way to engage students with new content that they are going to study, therefore building confidence. No prior knowledge or skills are necessary so this is accessible to all. The Quiz Quiz Trade activity included, a game to introduce this new content- with instructions on the PPT!, can also be used as a revision activity at the end of a topic so a multifunctional resource. Used with KS4 and KS5 classes for both intro and revision and students very enthusiastic about it. The record sheet included to record current and new knowledge provides a visual record of improvement for students.
KS4 - Elizabethan England - Puritans
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KS4 - Elizabethan England - Puritans

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This lesson requires the Pearson Elizabethan England textbook. An introduction to the nature of religious division and starter exam activity to get students to reflect on exam requirements. Questions help students to break down the information from the textbook on Puritanism and the challenges this posed. Discussion activity and key word support helps prepare students.
Teaching and Learning Support - Constructive Feedback
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Teaching and Learning Support - Constructive Feedback

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This training session could be used for line managers, heads of departments, heads of year, teaching and learning guides etc. The aim of the session is to emphasise the importance of constructive feedback and give some advice and ideas on how this can be achieved. Role play scenario included so new advice can be implemented.
Teaching and Learning Support - Strategies to avoid copying
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Teaching and Learning Support - Strategies to avoid copying

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This PPT gives templates for several different ways to avoid copying in lessons. These activities are easy to implement and could be transferred to multiple subjects and key stages. Explanations of the intention behind the tasks are included. This would be valuable to share with any staff looking to add variety to their lessons and make students think more independently.
KS4 - Elizabethan England - Engaging Bell Tasks and Starter activities
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KS4 - Elizabethan England - Engaging Bell Tasks and Starter activities

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This PPT includes 15 examples of Bell Tasks and Starter activities that relate to the new 9-1 Edexcel Elizabethan England course. However, these examples could easily be adapted to relate to any topic. Examples include - Head and Tails, 5 minutes to find, Questioning grids, 'Hook' images and questions etc. Explanation of tasks included on PPT where needed, Could be used for wider whole school T and L on starters and Bell Tasks.
KS4 - GCSE History - Elizabethan England - Leisure
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KS4 - GCSE History - Elizabethan England - Leisure

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THIS LESSON IS PLANNED ALONGSIDE THE PEARSON ELIZABETHAN ENGLAND TEXTBOOKS - PLEASE ENSURE THAT YOU HAVE ACCESS TO THIS BEFORE BUYING. This lesson begins with a multiple choice starter activity knowledge recap to remind student's of previous learning during the Edexcel 9-1 Elizabethan England course. Students are then supported in accessing information from the Pearson textbook on leisure activities. Record grid which could be further differentiated very easily is provided. Plenary task is a 4 mark exam questioning asking students to apply knowledge from this lesson.
KS4 - GCSE History - Elizabethan England - Exploration
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KS4 - GCSE History - Elizabethan England - Exploration

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THIS LESSON NEEDS THE 9-1 PEARSON EARLY ELIZABETHAN ENGLAND TEXTBOOK. PLEASE ENSURE YOU HAVE ACCESS. This lesson helps students to access information from the textbook in a more engaging way. Students use the record sheets, differentiated version included, and the Exploration chapter in the Pearson book to find out why Exploration was increasingly possible. Distribute information from the textbooks around the classroom to allow students to research different areas and create their own note base with the record guide.
KS5 - A Level History Student Progress Self Review
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KS5 - A Level History Student Progress Self Review

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This resource has been developed to encourage students to further interpret feedback on essays by asking them to judge the feedback in different areas i.e. depth, clarity of explanation, use of historiography etc. Students have to rank their work from Very Good to Needs Improvement and then reflect on this before their next essay. This has made marking a lot more focussed and concise. Students' feedback has been positive. It is applicable to all A Level essays but has been used for the AQA Unit 2 courses so that the Extract element can be specifically judged to relate to the separate AOs needed here and not in the essay questions. An ongoing review that can be used across Y12 and Y13. Easily adapted for Unit 1 courses.
AQA Unit 1D - Recap on The Nominated Assembly, 1653
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AQA Unit 1D - Recap on The Nominated Assembly, 1653

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This resource is a worksheet/booklet intended to recap the creation and work of the Nominated Assembly, 1653, for students who completed this topic during lockdown. It contains simplified information and a few short tasks to check learning. Related to AQA Unit 1D - Stuart Britain and the Crisis of Monarchy.
AQA Unit 1D - Recap on Cromwell as Lord Protector - 1653-1655
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AQA Unit 1D - Recap on Cromwell as Lord Protector - 1653-1655

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This resource is a worksheet/booklet intended to recap the beginning of Cromwell’s Protectorate up to beginning of the Rule of the Major Generals for students who completed this topic during lockdown. It contains simplified information and a few short tasks to check learning. Related to AQA Unit 1D - Stuart Britain and the Crisis of Monarchy.
AQA Unit 1D - Recap on Cromwell's Protectorate, 1655-1658
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AQA Unit 1D - Recap on Cromwell's Protectorate, 1655-1658

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This resource is a worksheet/booklet intended to recap the later years of Cromwell’s Protectorate, from the beginning of the Rule of the Major Generals until the end of the Kingship Crisis and Humble Petition and Advice for students who completed this topic during lockdown. It contains simplified information and a few short tasks to check learning. Related to AQA Unit 1D - Stuart Britain and the Crisis of Monarchy.