Included are 4 separate homelearning/ revision activities designed for the Conflict and Tension unit in AQA History: Problems in the Balkans Battle of the Somme Battle of Verdun Development of weaponry by 1918 The format is set out as information on the topic, followed by tasks and exam questions. Easy to set and provides students all the information they need to complete the activities.

An assembly on anti-bullying that lasts around 15 minutes. The assembly is set out as: What is bullying? Why do some people bully? What can you do to prevent it? Some slides encourage discussion and reflection. Video link included as well. Took around 90 minutes to resource and create so will hopefully save someone time.

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 designed for the AQA 8145 spec, Conflict and Tension (WW1), investigating the consequences of the assassination of Franz Ferdinand and outbreak of war. The lesson has 3 objectives: Recall key facts about the causes of WW1 Describe the events of the assassination Explain how the assassination led to war Lesson contains a range of activities, including a video, timeline activity, and countdown to war activity. Please let me know if you have any questions. Thank you!

Lesson designed for the new AQA History GCSE spec. The objectives of the lesson are: Recall and prioritise the problems facing Stresemann Explain the actions taken by Stresemann to restore Weimar’s stability Evaluate how successful Stresemann was Differentiation is embedded throughout with a range of activities including, visual sources, card sorts, explanation questions and exam practice.

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.

This KS3 lesson compares how criminals were caught in medieval England to modern day. The objectives of the lesson are: Identify how the police catch criminals today Describe how criminals were caught in Medieval England Compare Medieval methods of catching criminals with today Lesson includes a range of activities such as spider diagram tasks, comprehension work and class discussion around different methods of catching criminals. The lesson ends with a spectrum task comparing the two time periods. All information and resources are included. 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.

Key Question: What were the later threats to Elizabeth? LOs: Describe the increasing Catholic threat to Elizabeth (gap fill and ananlysis challenge tasks) Explain the later threats to Elizabeth (comprehension questions) Evaluate the Catholic Threats Elizabeth faced (Evaluative clock) This lesson has been designed for the new AQA History specification but could be adpated for other exam boards. The lesson includes a range of activities for all abilities. For instance, dingbats, gap fills, analysis of interpretation, and ends with a scenario in which students must allocate screen time to various plots.

Lesson offers an opportunity to consolidate learning on Chapter 2: Stalemate Students are instructed to work in groups and create a 'Draw My Life' piece of work on a3/a2 sheets. Activity allows students to develop collaborative skills, as well as delegation etc. Lesson finishes with an 8 mark write an account question on the importance of Verdun and the Somme. Guidance is attached on how to achieve the best grade.

Designed for the AQA GCSE Elizabeth topic. Lesson focuses on how the government dealt with the problem of poverty. Lesson includes a variety of tasks, with accompanying challenge activities WILFs To describe how different towns dealt with poverty To explain how effective the Poor Laws were in dealing with Poverty To create a warning poster for beggars

WALT: Explain Hitler’s own actions in becoming Chancellor WILFs: To understand the word Propaganda To describe Hitler’s own actions in becoming popular To explain how this helped the Nazis become popular Lesson focuses on the Nazi Methods in increasing their popularity. Lesson includes a range of activities, such as analysing Nazi use of radio and Propaganda. Main focus of the lesson is understanding how different Nazi methods would have increased popularity. All resources are included and attached with the PowerPoint.

This lesson is designed for the new AQA specification Germany 1890-1945 WILFs: Understand key terms such as constitution and Republic Identify the strengths and weakness of the Weimar Constitution Describe the threats to the Weimar Republic Included within the lesson are easy to understand definitions of the key terms. A worksheet to accompany a discussion around the strengths and weaknesses of the Constitution, as well as a ‘who loved and hated the Weimar republic’, before finishing with an articulate game. Finishing the lesson with a 4 mark ‘Describe’ question: Describe two weaknesses of the Weimar constitution Allows students to acquire a thorough understanding of the Weimar Constitution.

Lesson that is designed for the 2016 AQA spec. Contains a variety of activities including flow charts and scaffolded worksheets. WILFs: Identify the key points from the Balkan Crisis Describe the causes, events and consequences of the Balkan crisis Explain the most important reason for the crisis and its consequences

Designed for the 2016 AQA Spec. The lesson focuses on the impact of the British blockade. WILFs: Describe the British Blockade of Germany Explain the impact the Blockade had on Germany Answer a 4 mark question on the British Blockade

Fully differentiated lesson with Bronze, Silver and learning journeys. Bronze - Describe five key moments from the Night of the Long Knives Silver - Explain how the Night of the Long Knives increased Hitler’s power and helped him to become a dictator Gold - Evaluate the importance and impact of ‘The Night of the Long Knives’ Included in the lesson are recall quizzes, video clips and an effective plenary.

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