A suitable lesson for both AQA and Edexcel GCSE History specifiations (2016 onwards). The lesson focuses on ‘How successful was the Munich Putsch?’. The lesson has three objectives: Describe the events of Adolf Hitler’s Munich Putsch in 1923 Explain whether the Munich Putsch should be seen as a success or failure Assess the impact of the Munich Putsch on Hitler’s future Activities include: Recall Quiz Card sort Fortune graph Fact file Extended writing opportunity Let me know if you have any issues. Thank you!

Designed for the new AQA spec (Conflict and Tension), lesson focuses on what was achieved at Passchendaele. LOs: Describe what happened at the Battle of Passchendaele Explain the causes, events and consequences of Passchendaele Evaluate why Passchendaele was so bloody Lesson includes a range of activities including a reading task, stroyboard, diamond 9, and finishes with a ‘Find Someone Who Can’ plenary

Key Question: Explain how other factors helped Hitler come to power LOs: Recall how the Depression affected the Nazi Party Describe how other events led to the growth of the Nazi Party Explain how these events led to Nazis gaining popularity Lesson forms Part 2 of why did the Nazis become popular. Lesson includes a cross curricular Numeracy exercise that shows the correlation between unemployment and Nazi seats in the Reichstag. Involves paired exercise on Weimar Weaknesses and Fear of Communism

Detailed and completed scheme of work for the new EDEXCEL Early Elizabethan England topic (1558-88). Includes learning objectives, teaching suggestions, resources required and additional questions to stretch and challenge! Took a full day to complete so thought it could save someone some time!

Revision Lesson includes a Revision Mat Game, Walking Talking Exam Questions/ a 50 word Articulate game and chronology hook. Worksheet is attached to the PowerPoint for students to complete during the lesson.

Designed for the AQA spec (conflict and tension, 1896-1918). WILFs: Identify the most commonly used weapons on the Western Front Describe and Explain the different weapons on the Western Front Evaluate the deadliest weapon of World War One Lesson includes a number of activities, for example data collection of WW1 weapons, visual resource on machine guns, 4 mark ‘How do you know’ question. Suitable for a KS3 WW1 SOW.

Designed for the AQA 8145 Conflict and Tension course, this lesson examines the arguments behind whether Germany was to blame for starting World War One. Lesson includes a variety of activities, such as a 'just a minute recall game, quiz, analysing sources, and exam practice. WILFs: Recall the different causes of World War One Analyse a range of witnesses to decide who was to blame for World War One Explain who was responsible for the start of the First World War

Lesson designed for the new AQA spec (conflict and tension 1894-1918. WALT: What was Trench warfare? WILFs: Describe and label a trench Explain how Trench warfare developed Create your own trench system Lesson starts by outlining the structure of a trench and trench system, with details on how German trenches were better developed. Lesson finishes with an extended plenary where students design their own trench systems and compete with a partner to see who scores the most points.

Designed for the new AQA spec (Conflict and Tension 1894-1918). WALT: How were trenches attacked? WILFs: Define key words such as attrition and counter attack Describe how trenches were usually attacked Explain why it was so difficult to break the stalemate on the Western Front The lesson contains a range of activities including students completing a short cartoon strip on attacking a trench, answering comprehension questions, use of a film clip from ‘All Quiet on the Western Front’ and finishes with students assessing the usefulness of two sources on trench warfare, which can be expanded into a 12 mark question.

WALT: What alternative treatments are available today? WILFs: Define antibiotic resistance Describe alternative treatments Explain the development of ‘positive health’ Designed for the 2016 AQA British Health and the People History course

How was King Cholera defeated by John Snow? WILFs: Describe the causes of Cholera in the 1800’s. Explain the discovery of John Snow. Practice an exam style question

Lesson designed for the First World War (Conflict and Tension) unit, as part of the AQA History spec. The lesson examines why the Allied offensive in 1918 was successful. A range of activities are included, such as a diamond 9, source analysis, video task, comprehension question, and a data collection table. The lesson could easily be adapted for a KS3 audience. Aims: Describe what happened during the Hundred Days Offensive Explain why the Allies were successful Evaluate the most important reasons why the Allies broke through Let me know if you have any questions or feedback. Thank you :)

Lesson for a Slavery SOW Nat Turner was a slave that actively rebelled in America, and killed over 50 people. This lesson explores who Nat Turner was, what happened during the rebellion, and concludes with a source activity that asks pupils to analyse what the rebellion achieved. All pupils will be able to describe who Nat Turner was (Level 5) Most pupils will be able to explain what happened during the rebellion (Level 6) Some pupils will be able to analyse how successful Nat Turner was (Level 7)

A lesson examining Hitler’s foreign policy aims that is suitable for Key stage 3 or an introductory session for GCSE. The objectives of the lesson are: Recall the Treaty of Versailles Describe why German’s hated the Treaty of Versailles so much Explain Hitler’s aims with other countries Activities include source analysis, comprehension tasks, reading and writing, a video, and opportunities for class discussion. Challenge tasks are embedded and based on Blooms. All work/ information sheets are embedded in the lesson and easily accessible. My students seem to always enjoy this lesson and I find it lays the foundation for future lessons/ knowledge for students. Let me know if you have any questions. Thank you.

History of Medicine lesson suitable for both AQA and Edexcel 9-1 History specifications, focused on ‘what caused the Black Death?’ Lesson objectives: Describe the symptoms of the Black Death Compare medieval beliefs with the actual causes of the Black Death Explain what actually caused the Black Death using the acronym SQUALID The lesson includes a range of activities, including: Black Death recall activity focusing on what students can remember from previous learning Day by day symptom sheet Actual vs believed causes table SQUALID activity sheet - detailing why the Black Death spread so quickly Evaluation spectrum for class discussing Let me know if you have any questions. Thank you.

American West lesson suitable for the Edexcel 9-1 History specification. The lesson focuses on ‘How exciting was the life of a cowboy?’. The lesson focuses on three objectives: Describe the equipment used by cowboys Analyse sources to reveal the life of cowboys Apply our learning to an exam question The lesson contains a range of activities including: Source analysis task on the life of a cowboy, equipment comprehension task, an exam question with a WAGOLL for students to compare their answers to, and a spectrum allowing students to discuss how exciting life was. Let me know if you have any questions. Thank you.

Medicine Through Time lesson suitable for the Edexcel 9-1 History specification focusing on the changes in believed causes of disease during the Renaissance, with particular focus on Vesalius and Sydenham. Lesson objectives: Define key terms for medicine in the Renaissance, 1500 – 1700 Describe important individuals during this time period Explain why some changed their beliefs about the cause of disease Lesson includes a range of activities. For example, data collection sheet, spider diagram task, keyword match up activity and a 12 mark ‘explain’ exam question towards the end (with scaffolding). Let me know if you have any questions. Thank you.

A lesson suitable for the Elizabethan England AQA History 9-1 specification. The lesson investigates the religion of the country Elizabeth inherited and the changes that were introdcued as part of the religious settlement. Although the lesson has been created based on the information from the Oxford History textbook, it would be easily adaptable for Edexcel. The lesson has three outcomes: To define the term: Reformation. To describe the key differences between Roman Catholics and Protestants. To explain Elizabeth’s approach to the religious problem The lesson contains a range of reading and writing activities as well as a video link. Please let me know if there are any issues. Thank you.

Lesson designed for the new AQA History specification but could easily be adapted for other exam boards/ audiences. Key Question: How scientific was 17th and 18th century medicine? LOs: Recall knowledge from the medicine unit so far Describe the treatments available for ordinary people Explain the differences traditional and scientific methods Lesson involves a range of activities including a recall quiz, match up treatments to definitions, and a colour coded sheet. Lesson provides students with the relevant knowledge to answer an exam question: Compare treatments in the Middle Ages with treatments in the seventeenth and eighteenth centuries. In what ways were they similar? (8 mark) Please let me know if you have any questions. Thank you.

Designed for the AQA Conflict and TEnsion WW1 spec, but could easily be adapted for other audiences. Two lessons included: **What was the impact of the British Blockade? Describe the British Blockade of Germany Explain the impact the Blockade had on Germany Answer a 4 mark question on the British Blockade How close did Britain come to starve? Describe why Germany resorted to U-boats in WW1 Explain the meaning of unrestricted U-boat warfare Analyse the impact of the U-boats on Britain