Please have a browse around my resources suitable for students of History from Year 7-13. I have taught History for fifteen years, won the Guardian Award for Outstanding New Teacher in 2003 and worked as Head of Department for eight years. Resources suitable for Heads of History to be added in due course. Watch this space!
Please have a browse around my resources suitable for students of History from Year 7-13. I have taught History for fifteen years, won the Guardian Award for Outstanding New Teacher in 2003 and worked as Head of Department for eight years. Resources suitable for Heads of History to be added in due course. Watch this space!
This would suit Year 7 pupils who are going to be examined on the Battle of Hastings for their summer exams.
It contains four clear paragraphs discussing the reasons why William won the Battle of Hastings. Each paragraph starts with a clear direct statement that answers the question. Each of these statements are backed up with examples. Each of the paragraphs end with an explanation which again, refers back to the question.
This can also be used to show pupils how to write an essay using the PEE plan (Point, Evidence/Examples, Explanation.
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A guide to hand to Year 8 pupils who are completing a project investigating why Mary, Queen of Scots was executed. Written in a question format with advice on key words expected to be used and some source analysis tips.
WHEN PUPILS JOIN MY CLASS IN YEAR 7, I ASK THEM TO INTRDUCE THEMSELVES TO ME AND TO TELL ME SOMETHING INTERESTING ABOUT THEMSELVES. THIS IS A GOOD WAY OF GETTING TO KNOW THE CLASS. AFTER THIS I TELL THE PUPILS THAT I DON'T ACTUALLY BELIEVE ANYTHING THAT THEY HAVE TOLD ME. THEIR HOMEWORK IS TO BRING IN A SHOE BOX OF EVIDENCE (A WIDE VARIETY) IN THE NEXT LESSON TO PROVE AS MANY THINGS ABOUT THEMSELVES AS POSSIBLE.
WHEN THE NEXT LESSON COMES ALONG, ASK THE PUPILS TO HAND THEIR BOX TO SOMEONE IN THE CLASS THAT THEY DON'T KNOW THAT WELL. THAT PERSON THEN HAS TO FIND OUT ALL THEY CAN ABOUT THE PERSON USING THE EVIDENCE ALONE. IF TIME ALLOWS YOU CAN ASK THE PUPILS TO ATTEMPT TO PUT THE EVIDENCE INTO CHRONOLOGICAL ORDER. THIS THEN LEADS ON NICELY TO DISCUSSING THE PROBLEMS WITH SOME EVIDENCE. PUPILS THEN COMPLETE THIS WORKSHEET. BRING YOUR OWN BOX IN TOO! PUPILS LOVE THIS ACTIVITY!
Some notes suiting those studying WJEC A Level History and Tudor Rebellion. A brief reminder looking at how the rebellion of Rhys ap Gruffydd was a success and then a look at the limitations of the rebellion. May help with the revision of the rebellion.
This resource suits Year 7 pupils who have just studied the Battle of Hastings and are about to embark on answering the question - why did William win and Harold lose?
The cards have been split into four categories looking at why William won. Pupils can be given all the cards and can work out a 'theme' themselves e.g. William won because of Harold's bad luck or you can give them the themes and they then decide which card fits into each theme. There are four pages to this activity, with the theme on each page which you can cut out and give to the pupils or omit for the more able pupils to work out themselves.
This exercise encourages the pupils to answer the question in a structured way rather than them simply telling the story of the Battle of Hastings which will limit the level they can achieve.
After completing the card sorting activity pupils can then write four paragraphs with a clear opening statement for each paragraph which directly answers the question. They can then back up the statement with evidence/facts (as seen in the cards) and then in their own words explain why this resulted in a win for William.
Pupils can be encouraged to do some further research to add more detail to their answers but by following this card sorting activity they have got a clear structure to follow.
Look at the following two sources. How do the sources disagree with each other about how the Armada failed? Explain how they might have come to their decision. (5)
An excellent opportunity to develop source interpretation techniques for Year 8 pupils studying the Spanish Armada. Prepares them for GCSE and PISA style questions.
Everything you need to teach this unit is here. The PowerPoint presentation covers the entire unit with class based activities built in. Pupils can take home the information booklet and use it for their revision (and if they miss lessons they can always use it to catch up). There is a test for them to complete which is based on knowledge and understanding only. This test also contains all the answers if they want to learn these off by heart. I also have an exemplar answer of the extended question in the WJEC papers which they can learn. I've also thrown in a group work card sorting exercise for pupils to compete if time allows -this can also be used in Year 8 when teaching poverty and vagrancy, and at A level.
This bundle contains everything you need to teach the history of policing: an information booklet for students; a PowerPoint with activities built in; a test for pupils to do which covers all possible questions and sheets with all the answers on for them to learn prior to the test and for the exam.
The first resource is a simple tops and tails exercise testing children about the claimants to the English throne in 1066.
After teaching the pupils about the Battle of Hastings in a narrative style (albeit with a bit of maps and soldiers and dressing up!), I give the pupils a card sorting activity to do (which is the second part to the bundle) This helps to clarify the pupils' thinking about the actual causes of William's success and helps greatly, regardless of level, in helping pupils write an answer to the question in a structured, thematic way.
The third part of the bundle is a mark scheme for pupils to study before preparing their answers. It outlines a typical level 4, 6 and 8 response to the question and helps them understand what it is they need to do to achieve these levels. It can also be used by teachers when marking and moderating pupil work.
The final part of the bundle is a simple revision guide for pupils to follow before exams.
Pupils are encouraged throughout this topic to carry out independent research and to add their findings to their answer.
