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Key Stage 3 and 4 History Resources

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Engaging and challenging History resources for Key Stages 3, 4 and 5. Striving to produce well-balanced, well-paced, challenging and differentiated resources that cater to a variety of ages and ability levels.

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Engaging and challenging History resources for Key Stages 3, 4 and 5. Striving to produce well-balanced, well-paced, challenging and differentiated resources that cater to a variety of ages and ability levels.
The Normans - 1066
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The Normans - 1066

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***SALE*** - this resource is on sale at a reduced price. This lesson covers the question 'Who should be the next King of England?' Learning objectives: identify the three men who want to be king in 1066 explain why they should and shouldn’t be king justify your opinion as to who has the best claim to the throne The topic is introduced through an engaging picture of the Bayeux Tapestry. Students are then asked to think about what qualities a good king should have. They then 'meet the contenders', drawing a table in their books about why each candidate should/shouldn't be king. This is followed by an assessment of the best candidate, with students justifying their choices. This plenary could easily be extended into an extended writing homework task or a speech to be given at the beginning of the next lesson.
Industrial Revolution - Living conditions in towns and cities
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Industrial Revolution - Living conditions in towns and cities

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***SALE*** - this resource is on sale at a reduced price A lesson that forms part of a scheme of work on the Industrial Revolution. Contains: presentation with starter activity and plenary discussion high quality images and resources, ready to print from Microsoft PowerPoint Learning Objectives: identify living conditions in Victorian cities explain what the consequences of these conditions might be assess how these conditions would make people feel
Industrial Revolution - Changes from 1745 to 1901
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Industrial Revolution - Changes from 1745 to 1901

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***SALE*** - this resource is on sale at a reduced price. A lesson that forms part of a scheme of work on the Industrial Revolution. Contains: presentation with starter activity and plenary discussion high quality images and resources, ready to print from Microsoft PowerPoint Learning Objectives: identify the changes in Britain during these years. explain what types of changes took place evaluate the changes and decide what the biggest changes were
Civil War Worksheet
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Civil War Worksheet

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***SALE*** - this resource is on sale at a reduced price. A single worksheet from one of my lesson packs.
First World War - Joining Up (Push and pull factors)
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First World War - Joining Up (Push and pull factors)

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***SALE*** - this resource is on sale at a reduced price. This lesson is the second of two on enlistment during the First World War, asking why men joined up in 1914. It involves the analysis of a number of sources and the writing of a telegram from the perspective of a new recruit. Learning outcomes: describe the reasons why men chose to fight. explain the difference between ‘push’ and ‘pull’ factors evaluate the most important reasons why people chose to join up Lesson features differentiated learning objectives, a well-paced starter, main and plenary, and a focus on the historical concept of source evaluation.
The Tudors - What was the young King Henry VIII like?
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The Tudors - What was the young King Henry VIII like?

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***SALE*** - this resource is on sale at a reduced price. This lesson forms part of a scheme of work on The Tudors. Ideal for Year 7 / Year 8 students, depending on your school's SoW. Learning Objectives: describe who Henry VIII was. explain details about young Henry VIII’s life. judge whether Henry VIII was a good or a bad king. Starter - picture and question about stereotypes of Henry Main - consideration of what makes a good king, followed by debate about the evidence Main 2 - filling in a Facebook profile for King Henry VIII. Plenary - summary discussion
The Tudors - Queen Elizabeth I's Image
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The Tudors - Queen Elizabeth I's Image

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***SALE*** - this resource is on sale at a reduced price. This lesson focuses on the way in which Queen Elizabeth's image was controlled throughout her reign. It involves an analysis of several paintings from her reign, and an assessment of whether the reality of her appearance matched the image portrayed, particularly during her latter years. Learning outcomes: describe how Elizabeth’s image was controlled explain why Elizabeth controlled her royal portraits so carefully assess whether Elizabeth’s portraits matched the reality of her image
Cold War - Korean War - Events and Consequences
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Cold War - Korean War - Events and Consequences

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***SALE*** - this resource is on sale at a reduced price. A lesson focused on the events of the Korean War, and the consequences of these events for the development of the Cold War. Can be used with a high ability Year 9 class, or as part of a GCSE scheme of work (particularly suited to AQA History B Cold War course).