A lesson ideal for KS3 students looking at crime and punishment over time, or ideal for the new Edexcel GCSE course. This lessons looks at whether abolishing the death penalty in 1965 was the right thing to do. Includes two source enquiry questions, a work sheet with arguments for/against the death penalty as well as a section on the case of Derek Bentley. An excellent discussion based lesson, with resources to prompt students, and differentiated tasks throughout.

A 10 lesson scheme of work that looks at the English Civil War. Differentiated resources for each lesson, with different resources for higher, middle and lower ability. Lesson titles: 1- Was James I a good or bad king 2 and 3 - Gunpowder Plot (2 lessons) 4 - Charles I issues 5 and 6 - Causes of the English Civil War (2 lessons) 7 - Different armies of the English Civil War 8 - Battles of the English Civil War 9 and 10 - Turning points of the English Civil War 11 - Why did Parliament win the English Civil War

Two lessons looking at the causes of the Spanish Armada, what happened and why it failed. Differentiated activities for higher, middle and lower abilities and accompanying worksheets. No textbooks required.

A 2-part lesson that looks at what happened to the Princes in the Tower. Goes through what happened, and asks students to look at sources and use these to make a judgement about whether or not Richard III killed the Princes. Differentiated

An extensive revision guide crated to support students through the new Edexcel 9-1 History GCSE (Superpower relations). This revision guide offers condensed notes, quick quizzes, exam questions and model answers.

A lesson aimed at KS3 students that looks at the similarities and differences between the weapons used in WW1 and WW2. Includes an information sheet, Venn diagram and a 'how far do you agree' question,

This lesson is ideal for the new Edexcel GCSE History course. It looks at why the Nazis faced opposition, the different types of opposition and how the Nazis got rid of that opposition.

A lesson aimed at KS3 students that looks at different aspects of life in Rome. Includes differentiated activities for higher, middle and lower ability students, as well as students becoming teacher activity.

Ideal to be used with KS3 to as part of a programme teaching exam skills, or useful for the new Edexcel GCSE course. This lesson looks at the reasons behind the Bloody Code being introduced. It includes the game quick on the draw, which is ideal for team building, testing literacy skills and extracting key information. Students will then look at the reasons behind the introduction of the Bloody Code, explaining, prioritizing and linking the reasons. Also includes a 12 mark exam question

A work book designed for a half-term on the British Empire. The work book contains knowledge recall tests, lessons, assessments and opportunities for extended writing. The lessons included: What was the British Empire and why did Britain have one? What was the relationship like between Britain and America? How significant was the Boston Tea Party? What did losing the American colonies cost? What was India like before the British arrived? How and why did Britain gain control of India? Why did the Indians rebel in 1857? What was the impact of the empire in Britain and India? Did Britain colonise Australia on purpose? Why was there a scramble for Africa? Why is Cecil Rhodes a controversial figure? How did the empire help win two world wars? How did Britain lose their empire? Should we celebrate our empire?

A scheme of work ideal for KS3 exploring the Stuarts. All lessons included starters, differentiated activities for different ability pathways, alongside challenges and super-challenges for each task. Lessons also include exam questions that will help students prepare for the new demands of the GCSE. Lessons include: 1. Was James I a good King? 2. The Gunpowder Plot - were the Catholics framed? 3. Problems facing Charles I 4. Causes of the English Civil War 5. Soldiers of the English Civil War 6. Battles of the English Civil War 7. Should Charles I be executed? 8. What did Cromwell ban? 9. Cromwell - curse of Ireland? 10. Oliver Cromwell - hero or villain? 11. The Restoration 12. The Great Fire of London 13. Assessment preparation lesson 14. Assessment

Ideal for the new GCSE History course. A powerpoint and worksheet looking at the Enabling Act. Includes a resource for students to use and annotate.

Ideal for students studying the Tudor period, this lesson looks at whether or not Tudor entertainment really was as bloody as historians have made out.

A lesson looking at the problems Henry VIII faced as monarch. Students will look through the different problems and will categorize them. Students will also complete a diamond 9 activity and a speech. Differentiated activities and worksheets.

A lesson ideal for KS3, focusing on the events of the Great Fire of London, the causes, and consequences of the Fire. Uses sources and higher level thinking skills for students to investigate this. Includes challenge and super challenge activities throughout.

A double lesson ideal for the new Edexcel 9-1 Elizabeth GCSE course, looking at the causes and significance of the Northern Earls Revolt. Requires the blue Edexcel GCSE (9-1) early Elizabethan England textbook (p.41-45). Includes a worksheet on the key players, and an exam question to consolidate understanding.

A lesson aimed at KS3 students that looks at witchcraft, and why people would be accused of witchcraft. Includes a card sort for students to work through, and a writing frame.

A complete workbook for the Edexcel A-Level course for the unit of democracy and participation. Includes recall quizzes for each lesson, activities and exam questions. Roughly 10-12 weeks worth of lessons included depending on how many hours per week you teach the unit.

A powerpoint that goes through key skills like chronology, timelines, matching dates to centuries and source analysis skills. Ideal for a year 7 introduction lesson

A powerpoint looking over part b of the Edexcel coursework, and why guerilla warfare was so significant in the Vietnam War.