A simple resource for pupils to show their knowledge and understanding of the key names/words/terms etc associated with a specific topic.

A Word adaptable Cootie Catcher. A fun resource to help pupils think of 8 key questions and answers to a specific topic. This Word template requires pupils to type their questions and answers following the prompts. I've also attached an exemplar on the Gunpowder Plot. Enjoy!

A simple resource to be used as an exit ticket (or quick homework task) to assess how concise pupils can be with their knowledge.

A simple resource to assess pupil knowledge and understanding of the aims and objectives of a lesson.

A simple resource to assess the knowledge of pupils (either as an exit ticket of Homework activity).

An ICT version of History Fakebook. Pupils download a copy of the fakebook template (in word) and follow the instructions in each text box (e.g. paste a picture of the historical individual, background picture associated with the individual, write four key status' etc.) A useful way to ensure good presentation of historical facts. Useful homework task. I've also attached an example of George Clemenceau's fakebook for a visual idea of what the finished artice could look like. Enjoy.

A vocabulary mat to help pupils write their answer to the question: Why did Henry Tudor win the Battle of Bosworth? This would work well with my Bosworth resource.

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

An activity for lower ability pupils to design a totem pole. Pupils then analyse the meaning of the totem pole.

A simple resources to assess pupils' knowledge of a specific individual (history, fiction etc.)

Resources looking at the problems facing the Provisional Government following the abdication of the Tsar in February 1917. Resources refer to continued involvement in WWI, Dual Power, Lenin's April Theses, the rise (and fall) of the Bolsheviks between March and July 1917, the July Days, Kornilov Affair etc. Significance of events considered.

A number of resources looking at the causes of Mussolini's downfall in 1943. Resources refer to Italian performance in WWII, the actions of the Fascist Grand Council in 1943, and the ultimate actions of the King. There's also reference to the Salo Republic, and Mussolini's murder at the hands of Communist Partisans in April 1945. Revision activities and possible exam questions included.

A resource looing at the causes, events and outcome of the Battle of Stamford Bridge. Chronology, cartoon strip and Gimme 5 tasks included.

A resource looking at the life and achievements of Owain ap Gruffydd, a.k.a Owain Gwynedd. Pupils consider different categories of achievements, and decide on his most impressive. Weaknesses also considered.

A selection of thought stems to aid pupils with their written/thinking skills. Suitable for any subject.

A resource looking at the aims, objectives, methods etc. of the National Association for the Advancement of Coloured People. GCSE type exam questions included.

A resource looking at the importance of the Brown case to Black American Civil Rights. GCSE style exam questions included.

A resource looking at the life and achievements of Gruffydd ap Cynan, Prince of Gwynedd. Pupils have to pick 8 key events, and produce a biography poster report.

A Christmas themed end of term quiz. Questions (based on Nativity, Twelve Days of Christmas, Christmas party-poopers, films, carols etc.), answers and youtube links hyperlinked. Enjoy!

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.