A two lesson pack (L1 and L2 on the ppt). L1 - Why did Henry VIII want the Acts of Union? A task where pupils consider the different factors behind wanting the Acts. Pupils show their understanding by annotating the factor wheel after categorising the information on the worksheet. Pupils must also consider which factor was the most important (using the PEE formula). L2 - What were the effects of the Acts of Union? A market place activity where pupils find the different effects the Acts have (e.g. on how Wales was governed, how lawlessness was tackled, opportunities and impact on culture). Pupils should also consider if the Acts were a good thing for Wales.

A number of resources looking at the condition of Liberal Italy in the period 1922-1922, and the developments that saw the appointment of Mussolini as PM in October 1922. Resources include the condition of Italy in 1918 (and the problems facing Italian PM's), the Biennio Rosso, March on Rome etc. Revision activities and possible exam questions included.

A resource looking at the reasons for Scotland's victory over the English in 1314. Differentiated tasks.

An activity to develop pupils PEE skills (Point, Evidence, Explain). Pupils draft a PEE answer to consider the factors that enables his victory. Pupils analyse and explain the most important factor, before writing an extended answer on the topic.

An activity to help students understand the underlying causes behind the Anglo-Welsh Wars of the late C13th. This looks at the reasons for the deteriorating relationship between Llywelyn ap Gruffydd and Edward I, the aims of both men, their reasons for wanting war, the course of both wars, and the consequences of Llywelyn’s death in December 1282 (i.e. how Edward conquered Wales). The ppt is basically a walk through of the card resources with visuals and some additional info. I’ve designed this as one of my Controlled Assessments Tasks (WJEC) and therefore have added 14 sources for students to choose 5 in order to evaluate. These may be of use for developing utility questions from Year 7 upwards (but you’ll have to adapt and simplify). Enjoy!

An historical enquiry into what really happened to Wat Tyler in June 1381. Pupils have to sift through 7 pieces of evidence (which tend to contradict in places) and work out what really happened to Tyler in Smithfield. There is also an activity to assess pupil understanding of source reliability and utility. The end product is to write a report about 1. What they think happened to Wat Tyler, and 2. How useful and reliable were the 7 selected sources for the enquiry. Enjoy!

A resource looking at the various causes of the Rebecca Riots.

An Historical Enquiry task. Pupils analyse the reliability of 6 pieces of evidence put forward during the trial of Dic Penderyn. Pupils then determine whether Dic Penderyn was guilty or innocent for the crime he was accused of committing. To conclude, pupils write a letter to the Home Secretary to suggest the reasons for (or against) the idea of granting Dic Penderyn a posthumous pardon.

A number of resources looking at the various domestic policies (economic, religious and social) introduced by Mussolini's government between 1922 and 1939. Revision activities and possible exam questions included.

An activity looking at the factors behind the Merthyr Rising of 1831 - labelling a picture, factor wheel annotation etc. A second task is a sequencing activity where pupils create a visual timeline of the main events during the rising.

A simple comprehension resource looking at the causes of the Wars of Independence from the death of Alexander III to the Battle of Dunbar. Pupils to elicit information and consider the most important parts of the narrative, and create a 12 scene cartoon strip.

As the highest ranking officer to die at the Battle of Waterloo, Picton was considered a hero within the British Army. In 1916, a statue was erected in his honour in Cardiff’s Marble Hall for Welsh heroes, but many consider his inclusion an insult. This task asks pupils to assess the life and achievements of Thomas Picton, and consider whether or not his statue should be amongst such notable individuals as Hywel Dda, Giraldus Cambrensis and Owain Glyndwr.

A Venn diagram activity to assess whether Elizabeth achieved a Middle Way in her Religious Settlement. Quick assessment to check pupil understanding of the changing religious scene between Henry VII and Mary I.

A fun activity looking at the creation of the UK, and the evolution of the Union Jack.

A number of resources looking at the causes, course and consequences of the October Revolution. Revision activities and two possible exam questions.

Two resources looking at the status of Black Americans in the 1930s. Topics covered include: Segregation (Jim Crow Laws etc.) Intimidation (by the KKK) Discrimination Impact of the Wall Street Crash and the New Deal. Included are some GCSE style questions.

A resource looking at the problem of poverty, and why there was greater social awareness during the early C20th. The resource looks at: *traditional attitudes towards poverty *the problems facing the poor *the work of Charles Booth *the work of Seebohm Rowntree *the impact of the Boer War *why there appeared to be more sympathy towards the poor by 1906 *why the Liberals won the 1906 election *how the Liberals helped to reduce the impact of poverty on children, workers, unemployed and the elderly *criticisms of the reforms Possible exam questions and revision tasks included.

Powerpoints and GCSE based activities focusing on exam questions. Covers the prevention of illness and disease in: *Medieval Times *Renaissance *Industrial Age and *Modern Age

A simple resource looking at adult baptism. Reasons for and against infant baptism. Comprehension tasks. Labelling tasks. Links to educational cartoons re. John the Baptist, Jesus' baptism and the temptation of Jesus. Also a task to compare a similar ceremony from another religion. LNF task. Enjoy!

A two lesson activity focussing on reasons behind executing (or not) Mary, Queen of Scots. Pupils learn the ingredients of successful persuasive writing and use this knowledge to assess and analyse a version of President Trump's inauguration speech in January 2017. Pupils self/peer assess their speeches using colour and the success criteria. NB: All images used have been obtained from free clipart sites.