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All of my resources have been used in my own classroom. My resources are designed to be easy to use and understand by anyone. I use a student friendly font and backgrounds designed to reduce glare so that all students can access the materials.

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All of my resources have been used in my own classroom. My resources are designed to be easy to use and understand by anyone. I use a student friendly font and backgrounds designed to reduce glare so that all students can access the materials.
Was defeat of the Spanish Armada, England's finest hour?
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Was defeat of the Spanish Armada, England's finest hour?

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In this lesson students take on the viewpoint of the famous Tudor and Stuart historian: David Starkey. Students use their own knowledge and a provided card sort to challenge Starkey's view. This lesson was designed for KS3 but I have used variants of it for GCSE and even A-level. I absolutely love this lesson and so do the students. I always try to sell the idea that we are going to post our responses to Starkey in attempt to get a reply. All images acquired through a search engine filtered to "labelled for re-use". If you have questions please use the comment function below. Enjoy!
Medicine Through Time Revision Tarsia
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Medicine Through Time Revision Tarsia

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This Tarsia puzzle covers the topic of the Medicine Through Time. This puzzle covers aspects of a range of time periods. Great for 9-1 GCSE revision and intervention sessions. A Tarsia puzzle requires students to match up sides of triangles to form a hexagonal shape. They are brilliant for revision and get students to think hard. I use these at the starts of ends of lessons and they can take 10-20 minutes depending on your class’s confidence in the material. All materials are provided here including student instructions, student puzzle pieces and teacher answers. All images have been acquired through a search engine filtered to labelled for re-use. Enjoy!
Henry VIII Tarsia Revision Puzzle
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Henry VIII Tarsia Revision Puzzle

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This Tarsia puzzle covers the theme of Henry VIII's early reign. It was designed for KS3 students but could be applied to GCSE specs. Great activity for a no pen day! A Tarsia puzzle requires students to match up sides of triangles to form a hexagonal shape. They are brilliant for revision and get students to think hard. I use these at the starts of ends of lessons and they can take 10-20 minutes depending on your class's confidence in the material. All materials are provided here including student instructions, student puzzle pieces and teacher answers. All images have been acquired through a search engine filtered to labelled for re-use. Enjoy!
Why do rivers bend? Meanders and Oxbows
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Why do rivers bend? Meanders and Oxbows

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This lesson was designed for a high ability Y6 class who were exploring a topic on Rivers and Flooding. It would be suitable for KS3 students also. In this lesson students explore the landforms created by river processes. In particular, they explore meanders and oxbow lakes. This lesson was supported by the Geog 1 textbook but could be supported by another relevant geography textbook should you not have this. I hope that this saves you some time :-) Images have been acquired through a search engine filtered to labelled for re-use.
Formation of the UAE Social Studies
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Formation of the UAE Social Studies

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This lesson was designed for Social Studies taught within the UAE. It was created for mixed ability Y6 (Grade 5) students but could be suitable for any year group based on the content. The lesson involves student’s creating a timeline about the formation of the UAE. Great for incorperating themes within My Identity and Moral Education. Images were acquired with a search engine filtered to find images labelled for reuse. I hope that it saves you some valuable planning time.
Renaissance Medicine 1500-1700 Revision Tarsia
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Renaissance Medicine 1500-1700 Revision Tarsia

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This Tarsia puzzle covers the topic of the Renaissance Medicine 1500-1700. This puzzle is suitable for the first topic of Medicine Through Time. Great for 9-1 GCSE revision and intervention sessions. A Tarsia puzzle requires students to match up sides of triangles to form a hexagonal shape. They are brilliant for revision and get students to think hard. I use these at the starts of ends of lessons and they can take 10-20 minutes depending on your class’s confidence in the material. All materials are provided here including student instructions, student puzzle pieces and teacher answers. All images have been acquired through a search engine filtered to labelled for re-use. Enjoy!
UAE Social Studies - Islamic Architecture
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UAE Social Studies - Islamic Architecture

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This resource contains a lesson which explores the idea of Islamic architecture. In particular, the lesson explores Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque through a Google Tour. Images acquired from a search engine filtered to “labeled for re-use”. Reviews are appreciated. Hopefully this saves you some time!
UAE Social Studies - Sheikh Zayed
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UAE Social Studies - Sheikh Zayed

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These resources provide learning for one hour. It is most suitable for pupils in Years 6, 7 or 8. However, resources could easily be adapted for older or younger pupils. All resources have been acquired through a search engine filtered to “labeled for re-use”. In this lesson, pupils explore the life of Sheikh Zayed. I hope that this saves you some valuable planning time.
AQA Tudors 1C - Wars of the Roses
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AQA Tudors 1C - Wars of the Roses

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This lesson focuses on Henry VII’s reign. In particular it explores the context by examining the causes of the Wars of the Roses. It has been planned for the AQA History A-level 1C which explores the Tudors: England, 1485-1603. The resources are designed for one lesson lasting one hour. My students all have their own copies of Tillbrook’s The Tudors: England 1485-1603 by Oxford University Press, this is sometimes referred to. All images have been acquired through a search engine filtered to labelled for re-use. All resources have been taught to my own classes.
AQA Tudors 1C - Henry VII Perkin Warbeck
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AQA Tudors 1C - Henry VII Perkin Warbeck

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This lesson focuses on Henry VII’s reign. In particular it explores Perkin Warbeck. It has been planned for the AQA History A-level 1C which explores the Tudors: England, 1485-1603. The resources are designed for one lesson lasting one hour. My students all have their own copies of Tillbrook’s The Tudors: England 1485-1603 by Oxford University Press, this is sometimes referred to. All images have been acquired through a search engine filtered to labelled for re-use. All resources have been taught to my own classes.
AQA Tudors 1C - Henry VII Nobility
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AQA Tudors 1C - Henry VII Nobility

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This lesson focuses on Henry VII’s reign. In particular it explores Henry VII’s control of the nobility. It has been planned for the AQA History A-level 1C which explores the Tudors: England, 1485-1603 The resources are designed for one lesson lasting one hour. My students all have their own copies of Tillbrook’s The Tudors: England 1485-1603 by Oxford University Press, this is sometimes referred to. All images have been acquired through a search engine filtered to labelled for re-use. All resources have been taught to my own classes.
AQA Tudors 1C - Henry VII Councils and Court
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AQA Tudors 1C - Henry VII Councils and Court

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This lesson focuses on Henry VII’s reign. In particular it explores Henry VII’s councils and court. It has been planned for the AQA History A-level 1C which explores the Tudors: England, 1485-1603. The resources are designed for one lesson lasting one hour. My students all have their own copies of Tillbrook’s The Tudors: England 1485-1603 by Oxford University Press, this is sometimes referred to. All images have been acquired through a search engine filtered to labelled for re-use. All resources have been taught to my own classes.
AQA Tudors 1C -Edward VI - Somerset Religion
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AQA Tudors 1C -Edward VI - Somerset Religion

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This lesson focuses on Edward VI’s reign. In particular it explores the the religious changes under Somerset. It has been planned for the AQA History A-level 1C which explores the Tudors: England, 1485-1603. It could easily be adapted to suit any of the A-level specifications. The resources are designed for one lesson lasting one hour. My students all have their own copies of Tillbrook’s The Tudors: England 1485-1603 by Oxford University Press, this is sometimes referred to. All images have been acquired through a search engine filtered to labelled for re-use. All resources have been taught to my own classes.
AQA Tudors 1C - Edward VI - Henry's Legacy
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AQA Tudors 1C - Edward VI - Henry's Legacy

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This lesson focuses on Edward VI’s reign. In particular it explores the legacy that Henry VIII left his son, Edward. It has been planned for the AQA History A-level 1C which explores the Tudors: England, 1485-1603. It could easily be adapted to suit any of the A-level specifications. The resources are designed for one lesson lasting one hour. My students all have their own copies of Tillbrook’s The Tudors: England 1485-1603 by Oxford University Press, this is sometimes referred to. All images have been acquired through a search engine filtered to labelled for re-use. All resources have been taught to my own classes.
Islamic Beliefs - Revision Tarsia
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Islamic Beliefs - Revision Tarsia

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This Tarsia puzzle covers the topic of Islamic Beliefs. This puzzle was planned for the AQA spec for Religious Studies but can be used for other exam boards. Great for 9-1 GCSE revision and intervention sessions. A Tarsia puzzle requires students to match up sides of triangles to form a hexagonal shape. They are brilliant for revision and get students to think hard. I use these at the starts of ends of lessons and they can take 10-20 minutes depending on your class’s confidence in the material. All materials are provided here including student instructions, student puzzle pieces and teacher answers. All images have been acquired through a search engine filtered to labelled for re-use. Enjoy!
Complete French Revolution Scheme of Work
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Complete French Revolution Scheme of Work

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This upload contains a complete Scheme of Work for teaching the French Revolution. It includes: lesson outlines, lesson powerpoints, resources, an assessment and differentiated activities. The scheme of work is designed to last a half term and totals 10 one hour lessons. For copyright information please see the uploaded file. Comments are appreciated. :-)
American West GCSE Edexcel Literacy Mat
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American West GCSE Edexcel Literacy Mat

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This literacy mat can be used to support students throughout their GCSE. It demonstrates the big picture of the American West and includes key people and events. It contains lots of key information and advice which will help develop independence. This could even be blown up for display. I know that many department budgets are restrained so I have included a black and white version too.
Commemorating the slave trade and abolition
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Commemorating the slave trade and abolition

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In this lesson students research different methods of commemorating the slave trade and abolition before designing their own. A marketplace type activity develops student understanding and planning sheets are provided to support. Great for a last lesson within a scheme of work on the Slave Trade or for Black History Month. All images acquired through a search engine filterted to images with a creative commons license. Other images used in line with Microsoft clipart policy.
What sort of man was Oliver Cromwell? Stuarts A-level/GCSE
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What sort of man was Oliver Cromwell? Stuarts A-level/GCSE

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This lesson explores the leadership qualities demonstrated by Oliver Cromwell. Students start by exploring a source in depth in pairs and then independently before moving on to consider a range of interpretations. All resources are provided her for an hour's work. This lesson was planned for Y12 Students but could be differentiated further to support younger students. Comments are appreciated :-) References have been made to the books used and images have been acquired through a search engine filtered to "labelled for reuse".
Who was Florence Nightingale and what impact did she make? Medicine GCSE
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Who was Florence Nightingale and what impact did she make? Medicine GCSE

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This resource was planned for Edexcel's medicine through time course however it could easily be adapted to suit other boards or lower year groups. Students go through a range of activities to gather and secure their knowledge of Nightingale. Independence is encouraged and students have to work hard to complete all activities within the hour. I use both the Edexcel endorsed brown textbook and the older Edexcel blue and white Dawson textbook in my medicine classes. All images acquired through a search engine filtered to "labelled for re-use" Any questions please do ask. Comments are appreciated :-)