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Head of History in a large comprehensive school in the North-East. Planning lessons for aged 11-16 History pupils. Mainly teach AQA History at GCSE but lessons can be adapted.
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Head of History in a large comprehensive school in the North-East. Planning lessons for aged 11-16 History pupils. Mainly teach AQA History at GCSE but lessons can be adapted.
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Norman Conquest
The bundle includes seven lessons which cover the start of the new 9-1 AQA GCSE course on the Normans. All lessons come with printable notes for students to use as ongoing revision material.
1. England before 1066
2. Who were the Normans
3. The rivals to the throne
4. William's preparations for invasion
5. The battles of Fulford Gate and Stamford Bridge
6. Who is most prepared before the Battle of Hastings
7. The Battle of Hastings
Peasants' Revolt
This lesson is targeted at KS3 and gives pupils a narrative of the events of the Peasants' Revolt whilst also considering the causes and consequences.
General Election 2017 - Party Manifesto
This is a session designed for a 30 minute registration/PSCHE session.
It will allow pupils to develop an understanding of political parties, leaders, logos etc.
Pupils will explore the political spectrum before linking this with manifesto promises.
Why did Britain build an Empire.
The lesson is the second in a series of lessons on the British Empire. The lesson seeks to develop understanding of why Britain began building an Empire.
What was the British Empire
Lesson made for a KS3 scheme on the British Empire. The lesson looks at the development of the Empire and looks at how it grows after 17th Century.
Was the British Empire a force for good?
Third lesson in a KS3 series on the British Empire. The lesson seeks to assess the positive and negative aspects of the British Empire and concludes by asking pupils to assess an interpretation in a GCSE style.
The Battle of Hastings
Two lessons targeted towards new AQA GCSE (9-1) as part of the Normans unit.
Lesson explores who is more prepared before the battle and then goes on to look at the events at the battle and the factors involved with success.
Harrying of the North
Made as part of the 9-1 lesson on AQA GCSE History. Could easily be adapted for other exam boards.
Lesson where pupils focus on interpretations about the Harrying in order to develop understanding of the events.
Fulford Gate and Stamford Bridge
Lesson targeted towards new AQA GCSE (9-1) as part of the Normans unit.
Lesson explores the impacts of defeat at Fulford Gate and the subsequent battle at Stamford Bridge.
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The British Empire
Three lessons targeted at KS3 scheme on the British Empire. The bundle includes:
1. What was the British Empire? - mapping the growth of the Empire after 1600.
2. Why did the British want/need an Empire?
3. Was the Empire a force for good?
Norman Village
The lesson is developed as part of the AQA 9-1 GCSE Normans course.
The lesson is designed to last two hours and includes all resources for pupils to develop a information board related to the Norman village.
England before 1066
Lesson targeted towards new AQA GCSE (9-1) as part of the Normans unit.
Lesson explores what England was like before the death of Edward the Confessor in order to give pupils the context to build upon throughout the unit.
Norman Castles
AQA GCSE 9-1 lesson on Norman Castles.
Includes exam question and printable notes for pupils.
Will need more focus for pupils who are examined in 2019 because Pevensey Castle will appear as the environment study.
Hereward the Wake
Lesson targeted towards new AQA GCSE 9-1 course.
Easily adapted for other exam boards.
The Normans
Lesson targeted towards new AQA GCSE (9-1) as part of the Normans unit.
Lesson explores the development of the Normans. The main focus of the lesson is on William Duke of Normandy and his leadership.
Norman Church Activity Booklet
AQA GCSE History 9-1 booklet.
Covers the final section of the course looking at church, Lanfranc's reforms , monastic life, Norman education and the Durham Cathedral site study.
Lots of revision notes with activities throughout.
Rivals to the Throne
Lesson targeted towards new AQA GCSE (9-1) as part of the Normans unit.
Lesson explores the four rivals to the throne after the death of Edward the Confessor.
William Duke of Normandy
Lesson targeted towards new AQA GCSE (9-1) as part of the Normans unit.
Lesson explores the preparation undertaken by William Duke of Normandy before his invasion of England in 1066.
General Election 2017
The PowerPoint could be used as a full lesson, form time activity or could easily be edited for use in an assembly.
The PowerPoint tests pupils existing knowledge about the election and then provokes discussion about why it is so important for people to vote.
Domesday Book
Lesson developed for the AQA 9-1 GCSE course.
Includes printable notes and resources for pupils.