Suitable for 11-14s, but can be adapted for KS2 (Y5/6) A lesson which looks at the different interpretations of King John. It asks students to understand why there are different interpretations, by considering the viewpoints of historians and writers from medieval to modern day. This is the perfect lesson for introducing interpretations to your class. Includes whole lesson plus differentiated activities and resources.

Suitable for 11-14s - could be adapted for KS2 Whole lesson, plus resources, on 'How Well did King John rule?' Student's look at the decisions King John made and judge overall if he was a good medieval king. Includes a range of differentiated activities and tasks suitable for all abilities. Please check out my other King John lessons and resources; feedback is welcome.

Suitable for 11-14s. Whole lesson plus differentiated resources asking did Charles I deserve to be executed? Students look at a range of evidence to come to a judgement. Also look at the consequences and aftermath of his death.

Suitable for 11-14s. Whole lesson plus differentiated resources which looks at: Operation Barbarossa Why did Hitler invade the USSR? Why did the invasion of the USSR fail? Battle of Stalingrad

Suitable for 11-14s What was it like to be a prisoner in a Victorian Prison? Whole lesson plus differentiated resources which looks at different features of a Victorian Prison.

EAL worksheet that can be used to teach Nazi Propaganda. Uses imagery to assist learning.

Whole lesson plus differentiated resources for a lesson on Nazi Propaganda, suitable for 14-16s. Looks at the role of Goebells, and includes a worksheet on annotating Nazi propaganda posters.

Lesson 1 for Crime and Punishment GCSE Edexcel lesson on Anglo-Saxons. The lesson introduces Anglo-Saxon society, and looks what types of punishments the Anglo-Saxons used. In the end students decide whether the punishments were fair. Includes whole lesson plus video clip and resources. Includes a search and find activity (all resources included). Includes a 12 mark practice question.

Lesson 2 for Crime and Punishment - Anglo-Saxons (Edexcel). Whole lesson plus resources. This lesson looks at the attitudes behind Anglo-Saxon punishments. Includes a 12 mark question plus mark scheme for student’s to self assess.

Second lesson plus resources for the GCSE Crime and Punishment module (Edexcel 9-1). This lesson looks at changes and continuity in crime and punishment from Saxon to Norman England. The lesson will require the Crime and Punishment textbook by Edexecel.

Worksheet that can be completed whilst watching the film Boy in Striped Pyjama’s.

Lesson 1 for GCSE Crime and Punishment - Normans (Edexcel) This lesson covers the changes the Normans introduced. Includes video clips, resources and a 12 mark exam question.

Whole lesson plus resources for GCSE Crime and Punishment (Edexcel 9-1). This lesson looks at the changes and continuity in crime and punishment from Saxon to Norman England. Features a card sort activity where students find changes/continuity in Anglo Saxon and Norman crime and punishment.

Suitable for 11-14s for the English Civil War. Looks at the importance of the Battle of Marston Moor, includes differentiated task on Cavaliers vs Roundheads. Whole lesson plus all resources.

Whole lesson plus resources looking at an overview of the 20th century. Good as an introductory lesson to the 20th century. Involves creating a timeline (differentiated).

A resource worksheet exploring Medieval towns for use with EAL students. EAL strategies are implemented throughout. Suitable for any topic on Medieval towns.

Full lesson plus activities and for teaching who is to blame for evil and suffering. Suitable for 11-16 Philosophy and Ethics or Religious Studies.

Whole lesson plus differentiated activities and links to videos. For teaching 11-16 Philosophy or Religious Education.

Who is to blame for evil and suffering? This lesson explores original sin. Whole lesson plus resources and differentiated activities included.