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Critical Thinking Resources for Teachers

History, geography and global learning resources infused with critical thinking concepts. These resources help learners develop the skills to challenge irrationality and misinformation in society, while also meeting the requirements of the National Curriculum. There is a stand alone critical thinking course avaliable as an add-on for learners seeking academic enrichment.

History, geography and global learning resources infused with critical thinking concepts. These resources help learners develop the skills to challenge irrationality and misinformation in society, while also meeting the requirements of the National Curriculum. There is a stand alone critical thinking course avaliable as an add-on for learners seeking academic enrichment.
Thomas Clarkson and Olaudah Equiano (Lesson 10)
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Thomas Clarkson and Olaudah Equiano (Lesson 10)

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Lesson 10: Thomas Clarkson and Equiano who were they and what impact did they have on bringing slavery to an end Compare the influence of two great abolitionists Starter: Students try guess what is in the chest Main Activities: On your sheet first add in the descriptions of the relevant items and then add the reasons you think was included Read the hand-out about Thomas Clarkson. Then answer the questions on the sheet. Source work Task: in pairs looking at paintings Describe what you can see What impression does it give you about how hard plantation slavery was? Are these sources primary sources If so, does this mean they are necessarily reliable? Task: Listen to his accounts of Equiano. How did his accounts help challenge the images of slavery at the time? Plenary Do you think that Clarkson or Equiano was the more important in achieving an impact on the abolition movement? • State your view • State one point against • State two point in favour of your view
Slavery throughout Human History (Lesson 1)
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Slavery throughout Human History (Lesson 1)

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Lesson 1 of 13 Lesson 1: Wider context of slavery LEARNING AIMS How widespread was slavery in human history? How did it differ in different times and places • To uses sources to determine presence of slavery in ancient societies • To summarise what slavery was like in previous societies Starter: match the key words ACTIVITIES • Sort the quotes into pairs which relates to – Jewish/Christian society (the Torah, the bible) – Islamic societies (Quran, hadith) – Ancient Egyptian – Ancient Greece Then answer source questions (stream: evidence/ step: 4) Next, split into groups pick different summaries of what life was like as a slave • Read then cover and pass on information to partner who must record details of slavery in each society • End of activity put book away and try to verbalise one thing about each society PLENARY Notes away then finish these sentences in your book • Slavery has existed in many societies including… • It has varied in these societies, for example …
What were African kingdoms like?  Key stage 3 history (Lesson 4)
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What were African kingdoms like? Key stage 3 history (Lesson 4)

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• Name and locate some African Kingdoms • Describe the West African kingdom of Benin • Compare interpretations of historic sources on Africa Starter: How many African countries can you name? Compile a list in you book. Then we will try to guess where these countries are located. Main activity: Teacher input Look at pictures of African Kingdoms Look at your map of Africa apply the relevant labels to get clear on our focus. Next draw on additional kingdoms that would have been active at the time of the slave trade Then which of the 3 kingdoms with historic architecture would have been active: Benin, great Zimbabwe or Egypt? Read the case study of Benin and record 3 of the most interesting facts in your book. The final activity is to complete a worksheet comparing a 20th century quote to an extract from a 17th century book Plenary: Come up with two true facts and two false fact based on today’s learning to test a partner
3. The Vikings as shipwrights  -  whole lesson worksheet (OCR entry level R435 /or GCSE Homework)
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3. The Vikings as shipwrights - whole lesson worksheet (OCR entry level R435 /or GCSE Homework)

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This is handout 3/12 on the Vikings. This handout focuses on the Vikings as shipwrights This handout forms part series can be used in teaching the depth study section which is part of OCR History Entry Level (R435). Vikings in one of the elective topics for the depth study. The OCR entry level is an option for key stage 4 students who find GCSE too challenging but still want to continue learning and achieve some form of certificate at the end. This could be a good option for in an SEN context as the sheet could be completed with a TA while other students complete alternative tasks. The worksheets involve elements of critical thinking and are far more ambitious than one might expect for level 1. I have had success with this resource with my learners, many of whom have ADHD or ASD and feel a GCSE is too daunting but still love history. Completing the entry level also provides scaffolding, allowing students the option to upgrade to GCSE at a later date. This handout can also be used as a homework sheet for students studying the Vikings at GCSE level. Do not hesitate to message me for latest updates on resources, as I continuously improve them the more research I do.
2. Norse Religion - The Vikings as Pagans - whole lesson worksheet (OCR entry level R435 /or GCSE H
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2. Norse Religion - The Vikings as Pagans - whole lesson worksheet (OCR entry level R435 /or GCSE H

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This is handout 2/12 on the Vikings. This handout focuses on the Vikings as Pagans. This handout forms part series can be used in teaching the depth study section which is part of OCR History Entry Level (R435). Vikings in one of the elective topics for the depth study. The OCR entry level is an option for key stage 4 students who find GCSE too challenging but still want to continue learning and achieve some form of certificate at the end. This could be a good option for in an SEN context as the sheet could be completed with a TA while other students complete alternative tasks. The worksheets involve elements of critical thinking and are far more ambitious than one might expect for level 1. I have had success with this resource with my learners, many of whom have ADHD or ASD and feel a GCSE is too daunting but still love history. Completing the entry level also provides scaffolding, allowing students the option to upgrade to GCSE at a later date. This handout can also be used as a homework sheet for students studying the Vikings at GCSE level. Do not hesitate to message me for latest updates on resources, as I continuously improve them the more research I do.
Life of a Plantation Slave (Lesson 8)
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Life of a Plantation Slave (Lesson 8)

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Lesson 8: Plantation life To describe conditions on the plantation Starter: On the sheet of paper students a short diary entry of your hardest day and you most uncomfortable night’s sleep that you can remember then quickly discuss with partner then turn over sheet to read about a slaves typical day. How did they compare? Main activity We have 4 extracts Work on the plantation Housing conditions Free time Working in the big house Split into groups and create poster using following rules • No more than 10 words • Unlimited symbols, • diagrams • cartoons Your visitor has to look at poster and figure out conditions Teacher make sure students have correct picture of conditions Then everyone complete quiz Plenary Complete plenary 4 review points
The Triangular Trade Key Stage 3 history (Lesson 5)
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The Triangular Trade Key Stage 3 history (Lesson 5)

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• To explain how the triangular trade worked • To name goods involved and the direction of trade • To give a rough idea of which European countries were most involved Starter: List items used today that relied in some way on the rest of the world. Main activities Fill in the missing sections with the words below to understand what motivated the triangular trade. label countries then create a choropleth map to represent these nations involvement. Use your blank map to correctly construct your own image of the transatlantic slave trade using labels and arrows showing direction of goods and human exchange. Plenary Act out the movement of goods as a class using the A4 print outs.
8. The Vikings as Settlers of Iceland -whole lesson worksheet (OCR entry level R435 /or GCSE Home
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8. The Vikings as Settlers of Iceland -whole lesson worksheet (OCR entry level R435 /or GCSE Home

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This is handout 7/12 on the Vikings. This handout focuses on the Icelandic vikings. This handout forms part series can be used in teaching the depth study section which is part of OCR History Entry Level (R435). Vikings in one of the elective topics for the depth study. The OCR entry level is an option for key stage 4 students who find GCSE too challenging but still want to continue learning and achieve some form of certificate at the end. This could be a good option for in an SEN context as the sheet could be completed with a TA while other students complete alternative tasks. The worksheets involve elements of critical thinking and are far more ambitious than one might expect for level 1. I have had success with this resource with my learners, many of whom have ADHD or ASD and feel a GCSE is too daunting but still love history. Completing the entry level also provides scaffolding, allowing students the option to upgrade to GCSE at a later date. This handout can also be used as a homework sheet for students studying the Vikings at GCSE level. Do not hesitate to message me for latest updates on resources, as I continuously improve them the more research I do.
4. The Vikings as Traders -	whole lesson worksheet (OCR entry level R435 /or GCSE Homework)
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4. The Vikings as Traders - whole lesson worksheet (OCR entry level R435 /or GCSE Homework)

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This is handout 4/12 on the Vikings. This handout focuses on the Vikings role as traders This handout forms part series can be used in teaching the depth study section which is part of OCR History Entry Level (R435). Vikings in one of the elective topics for the depth study. The OCR entry level is an option for key stage 4 students who find GCSE too challenging but still want to continue learning and achieve some form of certificate at the end. This could be a good option for in an SEN context as the sheet could be completed with a TA while other students complete alternative tasks. The worksheets involve elements of critical thinking and are far more ambitious than one might expect for level 1. I have had success with this resource with my learners, many of whom have ADHD or ASD and feel a GCSE is too daunting but still love history. Completing the entry level also provides scaffolding, allowing students the option to upgrade to GCSE at a later date. This handout can also be used as a homework sheet for students studying the Vikings at GCSE level. Do not hesitate to message me for latest updates on resources, as I continuously improve them the more research I do.
6. The Vikings as Invaders of England - whole lesson worksheet (OCR entry level R435 /or GCSE Homewo
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6. The Vikings as Invaders of England - whole lesson worksheet (OCR entry level R435 /or GCSE Homewo

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There are five pages in this worksheet Alongside introducing the Danelaw and Danegold, there are also critical thinking and psychology activities embedded within. This worksheet is number 6 in a series of 12 for OCR Entry Level History Depth Study This handout forms part series can be used in teaching the depth study section which is part of OCR History Entry Level (R435). Vikings in one of the elective topics for the depth study. The OCR entry level is an option for key stage 4 students who find GCSE too challenging but still want to continue learning and achieve some form of certificate at the end. This could be a good option for in an SEN context as the sheet could be completed with a TA while other students complete alternative tasks. The worksheets involve elements of critical thinking and are far more ambitious than one might expect for level 1. I have had success with this resource with my learners, many of whom have ADHD or ASD and feel a GCSE is too daunting but still love history. Completing the entry level also provides scaffolding, allowing students the option to upgrade to GCSE at a later date. This handout can also be used as a homework sheet for students studying the Vikings at GCSE level. Do not hesitate to message me for latest updates on resources, as I continuously improve them the more research I do.
5. The Vikings as Raiders - whole lesson worksheet (OCR entry level R435 /or GCSE Homework)
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5. The Vikings as Raiders - whole lesson worksheet (OCR entry level R435 /or GCSE Homework)

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This is handout 5/12 on the Vikings. This handout focuses on the Vikings as raiders This handout forms part series can be used in teaching the depth study section which is part of OCR History Entry Level (R435). Vikings in one of the elective topics for the depth study. The OCR entry level is an option for key stage 4 students who find GCSE too challenging but still want to continue learning and achieve some form of certificate at the end. This could be a good option for in an SEN context as the sheet could be completed with a TA while other students complete alternative tasks. The worksheets involve elements of critical thinking and are far more ambitious than one might expect for level 1. I have had success with this resource with my learners, many of whom have ADHD or ASD and feel a GCSE is too daunting but still love history. Completing the entry level also provides scaffolding, allowing students the option to upgrade to GCSE at a later date. This handout can also be used as a homework sheet for students studying the Vikings at GCSE level. Do not hesitate to message me for latest updates on resources, as I continuously improve them the more research I do.
7. The Vikings in Ireland including Dublin as Slave Market
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7. The Vikings in Ireland including Dublin as Slave Market

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This is handout 7/12 on the Vikings. This handout focuses on the Vikings exploits in Ireland. This handout series can be used in teaching the depth study section which is part of OCR History Entry Level (R435). Vikings in one of the elective topics for the depth study and is there popular , particularly among boys. The OCR entry level is an option for key stage 4 students who find GCSE too challenging but still want to continue learning and achieve some form of certificate at the end. This could be a good option for in an SEN context as the sheet could be completed with a TA while other learners complete alternative tasks. The worksheets involve elements of critical thinking and are far more ambitious than one might expect for level 1. I have had success with my learners, many of whom have ADHD or ASD. If they complete the entry level which provides scaffolding, they sometimes feel comfortable upgrading to GCSE. This handout can also be used as a homework sheet for students studying the Vikings at GCSE level. Do not hesitate to message me for latest updates on resources as i continuously improve them the more research I do.
12. King Canute - whole lesson worksheet (OCR entry level R435 /or GCSE Homework)
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12. King Canute - whole lesson worksheet (OCR entry level R435 /or GCSE Homework)

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This is handout 12/12 on the Vikings. This handout focuses on the Canute the Great This handout forms part series can be used in teaching the depth study section which is part of OCR History Entry Level (R435). Vikings in one of the elective topics for the depth study. The OCR entry level is an option for key stage 4 students who find GCSE too challenging but still want to continue learning and achieve some form of certificate at the end. This could be a good option for in an SEN context as the sheet could be completed with a TA while other students complete alternative tasks. The worksheets involve elements of critical thinking and are far more ambitious than one might expect for level 1. I have had success with this resource with my learners, many of whom have ADHD or ASD and feel a GCSE is too daunting but still love history. Completing the entry level also provides scaffolding, allowing students the option to upgrade to GCSE at a later date. This handout can also be used as a homework sheet for students studying the Vikings at GCSE level. Do not hesitate to message me for latest updates on resources, as I continuously improve them the more research I do.
9. The Vikings in Greenland - whole lesson worksheet (OCR entry level R435 /or GCSE Homework)
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9. The Vikings in Greenland - whole lesson worksheet (OCR entry level R435 /or GCSE Homework)

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This is handout 9/12 on the Vikings. This handout focuses on the Vikings exploits in Greenland with critical thinking concepts. This handout forms part series can be used in teaching the depth study section which is part of OCR History Entry Level (R435). Vikings in one of the elective topics for the depth study. The OCR entry level is an option for key stage 4 students who find GCSE too challenging but still want to continue learning and achieve some form of certificate at the end. This could be a good option for in an SEN context as the sheet could be completed with a TA while other students complete alternative tasks. The worksheets involve elements of critical thinking and are far more ambitious than one might expect for level 1. I have had success with this resource with my learners, many of whom have ADHD or ASD and feel a GCSE is too daunting but still love history. Completing the entry level also provides scaffolding, allowing students the option to upgrade to GCSE at a later date. This handout can also be used as a homework sheet for students studying the Vikings at GCSE level. Do not hesitate to message me for latest updates on resources, as I continuously improve them the more research I do.
11. Sweyn Forkbeard  - whole lesson worksheet (OCR entry level R435 /or GCSE Homework)
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11. Sweyn Forkbeard - whole lesson worksheet (OCR entry level R435 /or GCSE Homework)

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This is handout 11/12 on the Vikings. This handout focuses on Sweyn Forkbeard This handout forms part series can be used in teaching the depth study section which is part of OCR History Entry Level (R435). Vikings in one of the elective topics for the depth study. The OCR entry level is an option for key stage 4 students who find GCSE too challenging but still want to continue learning and achieve some form of certificate at the end. This could be a good option for in an SEN context as the sheet could be completed with a TA while other students complete alternative tasks. The worksheets involve elements of critical thinking and are far more ambitious than one might expect for level 1. I have had success with this resource with my learners, many of whom have ADHD or ASD and feel a GCSE is too daunting but still love history. Completing the entry level also provides scaffolding, allowing students the option to upgrade to GCSE at a later date. This handout can also be used as a homework sheet for students studying the Vikings at GCSE level. Do not hesitate to message me for latest updates on resources, as I continuously improve them the more research I do.
Resistance from the Enslaved - Atlantic Slave Trade - Lesson 13 -Key stage 3
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Resistance from the Enslaved - Atlantic Slave Trade - Lesson 13 -Key stage 3

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This is the final lesson on the Atlantic slave trade for Key stage 3 History. The unit of work is particularly suited to those who use Pearson’s progression service. The biundle including the other lessons and the assessment: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/the-atlantic-slave-trade-fr-pearsos-progression-12-lessons-with-assessment-12815630
Evaluating historical sources  worksheet w/ Critical Thinking
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Evaluating historical sources worksheet w/ Critical Thinking

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This editable resource includes a four-page handout explaining different source concepts and how they can be critically evaluated; a two-page activity sheet, including questions applying source skills to real-world scenarios of misinformation; and an answer sheet. This can be used as a boost session, a cover lesson or a homework activity for students in key stage four-five. Source concepts explored: reliability, usefulness primary and secondary sources, contemporary sources, multiple attestation, independent sources, derivative sources and vested interests. This resource is free to download *If any errors are present, please contact me through TES