Need an engaging start to the Cold War topic? Students will love this lesson on why there was tension in 1945. This is the first lesson for the** AQA GCSE** module** ‘Conflict and Tension between East and West: 1945-1972**.’ Although can be used or modified for other exam boards. This is a full, 1 hour lesson, that will engage students from the start. The aim of the lesson is to understand why there was tension between the USA and USSR in 1945. It covers the difference between Communism and Capitalism, includes an engaging map activity to give students the geography of the Cold War as well as a comprehensive worksheet on other reasons for tension; including the atomic bomb, division of Germany post WWII and the arms race. Students have a range of activties from colour coding, map work, guided reading and linking pictures to sum up their learning. The lesson downloads as a fully editable powerpoint and all resources are included for a quick **download and go **lesson.

A full lesson on the Titanic, focusing on the individuals, objects and legacy of the event. Through the enquiry of ‘How should the Titanic be remembered’? The aim of the lesson is for students to understand what happened the night the Titanic sunk, who was on board and what changes were made after the disaster. Students do this through an engaging video, interesting worksheets with questions and creating their own museum display / information page on the disaster. There is opportunity to explore the National Archives website in the lesson and to discuss how tragic events are remembered and what should be placed in museums to commemorate and educate people about historical events. The plenary asks students to consider the emotional impact of the Titanic and explain their feelings towards what they have learnt in the lesson. This lesson is a KS3 lesson with clear objectives, a key enquiry question. All information sheets and resources are included on the slides. It downloads in a powerpoint format so can be adapted easily. This lesson includes: An engaging starter Short, interesting video as an overview of the event A worksheet to understand what the experience of passengers was through individual stories and objects A final creative task (could be written) where students choose an aspect of the Titanic to focus on for a museum display A review based plenary that engages with students thoughts and feelings towards their learning about the Titanic.

A full lesson on how the English defeated the Spanish Armada in 1588. A KS3 lesson with a key enquiry question and differentiated resources, including challenge tasks and scaffolds. The aim of the lesson is for students to understand the reasons why the Armada was defeated and to evaluate which reason was the most important. All information sheets and resources are included on the slides for a download and go lesson. This lesson includes the following content: Picture starter with differentiated questioning Timeline task to get students to understand chronology Colour coding or card sort activity for catagorising factors that led to the English victory A written task with a scaffolded structure and challenge task

A full lesson on Cromwell’s actions in Ireland. Through the enquiry of ‘Was Cromwell the ‘Curse of Ireland’? The aim of the lesson is for students to understand what Cromwell did in Ireland and make their own judgement based on two different interpretations of events. Students do this through guided reading and then creating their own vivid account of what happened through a choice of differentiated tasks, including a storyboard, report or diary. Following this students will explain two different interpretations of Cromwell’s actions in Ireland and create their own judgement on how Cromwell should be viewed. The plenary is a review of students’ progress using the lessons keywords to assess learning and literacy. This lesson is a KS3 lesson with clear objectives, a key enquiry question and differentiated resources, including challenge tasks and scaffolds throughout. All information sheets and resources are included on the slides for a download and go lesson. It downloads in a powerpoint format so can be adapted easily. This lesson includes: A retrieval starter Guided reading task to get students to understand the events Differentiated tasks to consolidate knowledge of the events as a storyboard, report or diary A worksheet to understand the two interpretations of how Cromwell’s actions are viewed in Ireland A final written task for students to create their own judgement with a scaffolded structure and challenge task A review based plenary using keywords and literacy prompts to measure progress.

A full lesson on the Battle of Stamford Bridge. Through the enquiry of ‘What happened at Stamford Bridge’? The aim of the lesson is for students to understand the events of the battle, who won and then make their own prediction about what will happen next. Students do this through an engaging video, guided reading and creating their own vivid account of what happened through a choice of differentiated tasks, including a storyboard, report or diary. There is an optional peer assessment task, followed by the plenary. This is a review of students’ progress using cue words such as who, what, where, when and why. Students are asked to link their learning today with a prediction of what will happen next. This lesson is a KS3 lesson with clear objectives, a key enquiry question and differentiated resources, including challenge tasks and questions. All information sheets and resources are included on the slides for a download and go lesson. It downloads in a powerpoint format so can be adapted easily. This lesson includes: A retrieval starter Engaging video to set the scene Guided reading task to get students to understand the events Differentiated tasks to consolidate knowledge of the events as a storyboard, report or diary optional peer assessment task A review based plenary using keywords and literacy prompts to measure progress.

A full lesson on the causes of the Industrial Revolution. Through the enquiry of ‘Why was there an Industrial Revolution’? The aim of the lesson is for students to understand reasons why there was a period of change in Britain between 1750 and 1900. Students will find out what Britain was like before 1750 to then understand how Britain changed during this time. They will then read the opinion of two experts on the topic and make their own judgement on the main reasons for the Industrial Revolution. Students will do this by catagorising causes of the Industrial Revolution through a card sort activity and will then be asked to put the main reasons on a line from least to most important. Students will then be asked to first discuss and then write about whether they agree or disagree with the experts and explain why they think there was an Industrial Revolution in Britain. The plenary is a review of students’ progress using a quiz to recall knowledge from the lesson. This lesson is a KS3 lesson with clear objectives, a key enquiry question and differentiated resources, including challenge tasks and scaffolds throughout. All information sheets and resources are included on the slides for a download and go lesson. It downloads in a powerpoint format so can be adapted easily. This lesson includes: A visual and engaging starter Key word activity to improve literacy Differentiated tasks such as a card sort A final written task for students to create their own judgement with a scaffolded structure and challenge task A review based plenary using knowledge from the lesson to measure progress.

A full lesson on whether Cromwell should be considered a Hero or Tyrant. Through the enquiry of ‘Does Cromwell deserve his statue’? The aim of the lesson is for students to understand who Cromell was and to evaluate his actions while Lord Protector. Students do this through a colour coding task and are then asked to build PEE paragraphs using a matching exercise. Following this students will write their own balanced arguement on whether Cromwell should have a statue in London. The plenary asks students to make a judgement on whether Cromwell is a hero or tyrant based on their learning. This lesson is a KS3 lesson with clear objectives, a key enquiry question and differentiated resources, including challenge tasks and scaffolds throughout. All information sheets and resources are included on the slides for a download and go lesson. It downloads in a powerpoint format so can be adapted easily. This lesson includes: An engaging starter Colour coding task to get students to understand Cromwell’s actions Differentiated worksheets A worksheet to help build PEE paragraphs A final written task for students to create their own balanced arguement with a scaffolded structure and challenge task A discussion based plenary asking students to make a judgement and defend their position.

A full lesson on who should be the next King of England in 1066. Through the enquiry of ‘Who should be King in 1066’? The aim of the lesson is for students to understand who could take the throne in 1066 by evaluating their strengths, weaknesses and how they could claim the throne. Students do this through watching a video with guided, differentiated questions and then creating their own factfiles on each of the contentenders. Finally students will act as the Witan and make a judgement of who they think should be the next King of England using the information they have gathered in the lesson. The plenary is a review of students’ progress using a summerising pyramid. This lesson is a KS3 lesson with clear objectives, a key enquiry question and differentiated resources; including challenge tasks and scaffolds throughout. All information sheets and resources are included on the slides for a** download and go** lesson. It downloads in a powerpoint format so can be adapted easily. This lesson includes: An engaging starter A video and information sheet to gather knowledge of the contenders Differentiated questions and tasks to consolidate knowledge Factfile templates A final written task for students to create their own judgement with a scaffolded structure and challenge question A review based plenary to measure progress.

An assembly about traditions around the world. Students will be asked to think about why different countries have different traditions and what they would like for the year ahead. Students will think about their own resolutions and what they want to achieve this year with a focus on attendance, presentation, organisation and having a positive attitude to learning. This resource includes: *A visually engaging and adaptable powerpoint presentation *An editable script to match the powerpoint

An engaging lesson on Henry Ford and how he contributed to the economic boom of the 1920s. This one hour lesson is suitable for the AQA GCSE course and is a complete lesson. The aim of the lesson is for students to understand the link between Henry Ford’s motor industry and the economic boom. Students learn about Ford through a video and multiple choice activity, followed by guided reading activities and a diagram to show Ford’s link to the cycle of prosperity. This lesson is a KS4 lesson with clear objectives, keywords and differentiated resources, including challenge tasks and scaffolds throughout. All information sheets and resources are included on the slides for a download and go lesson. It downloads in a powerpoint format so can be adapted easily. This lesson includes: An engaging retrieval starter A video to explain who Ford Guided worksheets to consolidate knowledge of how Ford is linked to the economic boom and the cycle of prosperity. A review based plenary using keywords and literacy prompts to measure progress.

A full lesson on the events of the Battle of Hastings. Through the enquiry of ‘What happened during the Battle of Hastings’? The aim of the lesson is for students to understand the key events of the battle and reasons why William won. Students do this through guided reading and then creating their own vivid account of what happened through a choice of differentiated tasks, including a storyboard, report or diary. Through challenge questions, students are asked to make their own evaluation as to why William won, focusing on his tactics and skills as a leader. The engaging and visual plenary is a review of students’ progress using a plenary pyramid. This lesson is a KS3 lesson with clear objectives, a key enquiry question and differentiated resources, including challenge tasks and scaffolds throughout. All information sheets and resources are included on the slides for a download and go lesson. It downloads in a powerpoint format so can be adapted easily. This lesson includes: A retrieval starter Guided reading task to get students to understand the events Differentiated tasks to consolidate knowledge of the events as a storyboard, report or diary A worksheet to start building PEE paragraphs A final written task for students to create their own evaluation as to why William won A review based plenary to encourage the use of keywords and literacy around the topic

Students will love this visual and engaging revision resource to aid GCSE revision for the USA 1920-1973 paper. The aim is for students to colour code the map according to the social themes throughout the time period. This will aid revision about the following themes and groups: *Women *Entertainment Immigrants African Americans This is a single worksheet. This download includes a completed version for teacher use.