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10 BALL GAMES: SUBVERSIVE TEACHING IN 21ST CENTURY. We innovate, constantly. We see the extraordinary in the everyday. We know that real education is about feeding the soul, not just passing exams. We sometimes see children with problems, we don't see children as problems. We re-draw the boundaries of the possible. We survive, despite the slings and arrows of outrageous policy. Freely sharing resources gives us time to do these things. Please help yourself, and play on.
Edward VI - spaced learning overview activity
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Edward VI - spaced learning overview activity

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Although this is all on one powerpoint, I used it in 2 halves, as an intro to Somerset and then as an intro to Northumberland. Spaced learning works on the principle of repeating an activity to enhance recall. I do the first run through explaining the content. then there is a 5 minute break for juggling (or simon says, or…) then we repeat - they give as much info as they can and I clarify through questions or reminders break 3rd and final run through they have to give me all of it - I sometimes run this as a competition ‘me vs. them’ - every time I have to tell them something they lose a point from a starter of 10 and I gain one from a starter of 0. Lastly they need to test themselves independently - you can do this by a written ‘quiz’ or by giving them a copy of the ppt slides and requiring them to annotate them
Henry II and Becket SOW
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Henry II and Becket SOW

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SOW to explore power of the medieval church and the relationship of Henry II and Becket within that framework. The theme of my year is power and protest and this unit is angled towards that. Assessment opportunities built in, as usual.
Why did Germany surrender?
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Why did Germany surrender?

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Group activity - 'running dictation'. Teacher has flash cards on which are events that lead to the end of the war. One student from each group comes to the front and looks at the card for 30 seconds, has to remember it and then take it back to the group, who all record it. Full instructions provided with plenary activities. By the end students should know what happened and be able to explain why Germany surrendered
Role Play Overview of the relationship between Church and State
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Role Play Overview of the relationship between Church and State

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I use this activity in Year 7 to help students to understand the relationship between church and state. Christianity is what I think of as the ‘big idea’ for Year 7 studies, and is the context within which most of the medieval period can be understood. I think it is important for students to be able to comprehend the political nature of the church in this period, and the symbiotic relationship between spiritual and secular powers. So this is one of the first activities I do in Year 7. Of course, it can be done in Year 8 before studying the Henrician Reformation instead, but if done in Year 7 students still remember it in Year 8. Having the photographic record also helps students’ recall.
Wolsey
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Wolsey

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Activities and notes for teaching Wolsey (written as part of the English Reformation unit but could be used more widely). Teacher notes included.
Russia GCSE
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Russia GCSE

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Full resources with teachers notes for teaching Lenin and Stalin’s Government. First activity in Stalin pack is adapted for GCSE from an A-level Thinking History activity.
Effective A Level Discussions
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Effective A Level Discussions

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This is an outline of a lesson structure I use all the time to create more lesson time for developing understanding, rather than knowledge transmission, and to encourage students to become more independent in their arguments.
GAME - Henry VIII and the English Reformation 1529-1534 (Wolsey's fall to Act of Supremacy)
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GAME - Henry VIII and the English Reformation 1529-1534 (Wolsey's fall to Act of Supremacy)

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Inspired by the idea of learning grids (See Outstanding teaching Engaging Learners by Andy Griffith and Mark Burns, p38), this game contains all the key events of the period from 1524-1534 - the King's Great Matter (quest for an annulment) to the Act of Supremacy. Rules for the game are included. The objectives are to recap key events and to link ideas together. A summary of events in the years 1524-1534 (pertinent to the annulment/supremacy) is also included.
Y8 Unit 3 SOW: Terrorist or Freedom Fighter?
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Y8 Unit 3 SOW: Terrorist or Freedom Fighter?

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Title: Whats the difference between a terrorist and a freedom fighter? Uses EISW as content. Half a term’s work. Assessment built in with AFL worksheet Please leave a comment if you use this resource, or email me if you can think of any improvements! Thanks
Y8 Unit 2: Utility of Gladiator film
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Y8 Unit 2: Utility of Gladiator film

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Full title: How useful is the movie Gladiator for investigating the power of the Roman Army ? Extended source evaluation really. Half a term’s work (at 1.5hrs per week approx). Students look at the opening scenes of gladiator and identify the interpretation within the movie. They study the Roman Army and then compare their findings to the movie, concluding with a formal answer to exam style question on reliability/utility (adaptable).
Ebert's Consolidation
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Ebert's Consolidation

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Ppt to support spaced learning activity. covers period from Ebert being given power by Prince Max in November to establishment of new constitution after signing of TOV in July 1919