This is a brilliantly interactive resource that makes the students think from the very moment the lesson begins. They have to crack various codes in order to work out the next part of the lesson. What's more this is a useful way to discuss numeracy within history as codebreaking has mathematics at it's heart. This is all part of an exercise that encourages the students to think about the activities at Bletchley Park and the breaking of the Enigma code. This works as a stand alone lesson or as part of work on the D Day landings or the Atomic Bomb as it is all about secrecy and codes.

This is a complete unit of work that is comprised of a very detailed, interactive PowerPoint and a scheme that contains all the notes, activities and questions needed for several weeks work. This scheme focuses on the last part of Henry VIII's reign covering such things as the Pilgrimage of Grace, the creation of the Church of England and the political nature of England by the time of his death. This will save you tens of hours of work.

At times ‘A’ level history can get a tad complicated and students get lost in the information they are given. Added to this is the tendency for students to make lots of written notes, where again they get lost in the information. Students often need a more simplistic version of events and this Recipe aims to provide the medium for that. Within science, cause and effect, can be quite simple process and is often predictable, indeed that is the aim of science. However, people respond differently to inanimate objects and therefore the process is a little harder. Nonetheless the simple way of looking at cause and effect can be a useful way to investigate historical events. Activity Aims: 1. To simplify potentially complex events. 2. To show how events in history are never in a vacuum; that they are part of an on-going process.

This assembly looks at the idea of Marginal Gains, that is changing lots of things a little in order to gain a big outcome. British cycling has used this idea and now dominates the sport. With the backdrop of the Tour de France the students can see how big changes are not always needed to make big improvements. Team Sky changed everything and the result was victory in the Tour. This is a great assembly topic as it is current and has a huge impact on students who can often feel daunted by some of the improvements they are expected to make.

This pack contains four useful activities based around remembrance week as well as the broader topic of remembering and thinking about those that have gone and died in conflicts around the world. The tasks are particularly suited to history but there are aspects that could be used in RS as well or used as a whole school activity. All are aimed at trying to get the students to really think about past conflicts and the loss that occurred. The activities encourage creativity and empathy and will be an excellent addition to any work planned. The work can be developed for wall displays and there are opportunities to expand the work to fit around other topics on the curriculum as well as extension tasks for homework.

This is an excellent resource that looks at a classic Carol from a mathematical point of view. The students will use basic arithmetic as well as looking at averages and prices. The work shows the creation of patters and how to work with large umbers simply and quickly. There are three worksheets to complete and of course the opportunity to sing a classic!

On Christmas Eve Santa has to make a magical journey around the world. Without such a feat the children would all be sad on Christmas morning. The students need to work out some of the maths of such an undertaking. What is needed from those reindeers in order to fulfil Santa’s Christmas Delivery. The students will need to use a variety of maths skills is order to find out all of the answers. The skills include: Arithmetic Division Multiplication Averages.

This lesson uses mathematics to help explain love. Where Shakespeare used words, we will use maths. The lesson is based around a fictitious character trying to demonstrate love and the only way he knows how to do this is with maths. There are lots of challenges for the students discussing such things such as: Shapes Arithmetic Pythagoras Odds and fractions Money & Numeracy The lesson offers a fun and interesting way to look at Maths and apply it to the world the students live in. There are lots of interesting and thought provoking activities, detailed worksheets and an interactive PowerPoint to assist with the lesson.

This is a very detailed unit of work that looks at the first part of Elizabeth's reign. It looks at the difficulty of the transition to her early steps at establishing a Protestant religion which culminates with the Northern Rebellion. The Pack also contains a very detailed PowerPoint and hand-outs.

Understanding what is being asked of you is an important skill. The average person is not expected to crack complex codes but we are meant to understand instructions and work independently in order to complete a task. Most things have a coded element, or at least an understanding of a pattern, whether its language or maths, geography or music. Code breaking forces us to see patterns and fully understand something. Too often people make mistakes or get work wrong because they do not fully understand something; they rush into a task. It is often useful to try and work with others on similar task to see if everyone’s task might be completed more efficiently. Activity Aims: 1. To develop individual and group problem solving skills 2. To encourage the students to see patterns in their work 3. To encourage the students to think differently. 4. To develop interpersonal skills

This resource pack looks at one of the pivotal moments of the twentieth century. The students will look at how the value of money crashed and how this affected people in all parts of the world, especially Germany. This resource includes an on-going homework task, the use of ICT and even some role play if required. The students will find this an engaging way to look at a complex topic. The Pack includes Lesson Plan, PowerPoint and Handouts.

This is an excellent way to engage the students with a great sporting event. The activities contained will cover a range of mathematical skills all based around the events, bikes, food and teams of the Tor de France. The students have to plot graphs, use percentages, work out ratios, measure distances and use various other skills all focused on the Great cycle Race. The added advantage of the lesson is that it is easily expandable as the race is live each day. A brilliant way to further develop an interest in the real world and the mathematical understanding of it. All the work is provided, including three detailed and informative worksheets.

This is an excellent resource that investigates the difficult topic of modern slavery. It fits perfectly with the GCSE RE specification with Human Rights and Social Justice. The lesson covers topical issues and ask questions that really focus the students on the moral consequences of slavery. There is a brief historical aspect to put slavery into context before exploring modern slavery and the trafficking of people.

Numeracy is a vitally important topic and history, as with all subjects, have to demonstrate that they are highlighting numeracy within their lessons. This pack contains a broad selection of activities that can be used on their own, as a starter or a plenary, or as part of a wider topic area. It comes with all the instructions and handouts needed- 9 in total. The activities are simple and yet really good at showing the link between numeracy and history. What is more all the tasks are actually vital to success within history.

A collection of excellent mathematical puzzles based around the Easter period. Not only do the puzzles test the mathematical knowledge of the students but they also get to make a Super Mathematical Egg Holder and plan their own pancake day recipe. These activities really get the students thinking while also creating some hands on maths. What more could you want? This allows the students not only to complete some maths challenges but also to see how maths is in use everyday in a variety of ways.

The decision to drop the Atomic Bomb on Hiroshima had consequences far beyond the people in that Japanese city. It changed the world. This activity aims to give a little background to the development as well as some information about the actual consequences on the people in the city. Firstly the students will look at the science of the Atomic Bomb. What is it that makes it work? Secondly, they will look at what happened when the bombs were dropped. The third aspect is the most important one. The aim of the task is for the students themselves to decide if the decision was the right one. This is not just empathising with the people who suffered or even those who made the decision. The students will have to decide themselves and then try to influence their classmates about what the correct decision was. Includes Lesson Plan, PowerPoint and Handouts. PowerPoint presentation contains sensitive image(s) and teachers are advised

One of the main themes of the History Key Stage summary is that the students develop and understanding for cause and consequence. Added to this they should begin to ‘devise and revise their own questions’ concerning historical enquiry. The main events of the twentieth century have in their causes the First World War and therefore the main question the students should ask is ‘Why did the First World War happen?’ The question of why? should be one of the most important that a student of history can ask and this Recipe aims to encourage this. It is not enough to know that something happened but to understand why it happened. Obviously this is a Year Nine lesson and, therefore, the full back ground of the First World War cannot be covered, However, the students will focus on three main themes to direct their questions.

It is perhaps the simplest thing to do. Think. However, when the examiner tells the students to begin their exams it can often be a rather more challenging proposal. This Lesson contains a variety of activities designed to get the students thinking. On their own they do not take too much time but can be easily adapted to some of the other Recipes to develop the revision. This activity can also be used as a thinking skills activity at the start of the year.

The question every student needs to ask but one that is often overlooked. This resource encourages the students to explore just who creates history and who chooses what we remember. This resource allows the students to explore the question using resources and doing some historical research. Contains a PowerPoint, Lesson Plan and Resources.