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League of German Maidens
Whole lesson on the League of German Maidens, complete with all of the accompanying worksheets and differentiated tasks.
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Who was Otzi the Iceman?
Otzi the Iceman history lesson - created for STEM week so has science/technology/archaeology themes.
Students decide who Otzi the Iceman using investigation - what is the story? What items was he discovered with? Includes some videos links, differentiated resources and all worksheets.
Perfect for KS2 and KS3!
Trial of Charles I
**Suitable for teaching KS3 Charles I and the English Civil War.
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Whole lesson plus differentiated resources on the trial of Charles I. This lesson explores whether Charles was guilty or not against his four charges. The lesson includes source analysis and a differentiated card sort of guilty/not guilty facts. Also includes a video clip with questions to match on the trial.
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Norman Conquest: Motte and Bailey Castles
Suitable for teaching 11-14s Norman Conquest (can be adapted for primary).
Whole lesson plus all differentiated resources needed on motte and bailey castles! Students will be answering the enquiry question:
Why did William the Conqueror build so many castles?
Students use Warwick Castle as a case study (fantastic if you go there on a trip), label a motte and bailey castle, look at how to attack and defend, and finally understand why William built so many castles around the country.
A really fun and interactive lesson which students love.
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GCSE Germany | Women in Nazi Germany
For teaching Edexcel GCSE 9-1 Weimar Republic and Nazi Germany 1918-1939
Life in Nazi Germany
How effective were Nazi policies towards women?
This lesson looks at Nazi policies towards women.This includes:
Propaganda poster source analysis starter task
Women in the Weimar Republic
Nazi views on women (Kinde, Küche, Kirche)
Women, marriage and family
Women and employment
This lesson also includes the sources and interpretations from the 2019 exam (which was based on women). I was an examiner for this exam so this lesson includes an exam feedback PowerPoint created from my experience exam marking! This can be used as a teaching guide or used with students.
Also included:
Accompanying work booklet to the lesson, with a wide range of fun activities!
20 question quiz plus answers based on the lesson
Part B for Paper 3 exam questions with sources and interpretations - 3a, 3b, 3c and 3d
3d exam question ‘how far you agree with interpretation…’ with AfL sheet
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OCR Tudor Rebellions | Causes of Rebellion
For teaching OCR A Level Rebellion and Disorder in Tudor England 1485-1603
Why was the Tudor Period so rebellious?
This lesson gives an overview on why the Tudor period was so rebellious and the different causes of rebellion. This includes:
Frayer Model starter task (with answers)
In dept discussions on the causes of rebellion
Why age and gender made rebellion more likely (Edward VI, Mary I, Elizabeth I) using contemporary sources
Analysing turning points in the cause of rebellion
This is an excellent introductory lesson for students studying this course, and prepares them for further analysis of cause of rebellions.
Also included:
Accompanying work booklet to the lesson, with a wide range of fun activities!
Fully resourced 2 hour lesson
Detailed teacher guidance notes
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Schlieffen Plan
For teaching 11-14s WW1.
Whole lesson plus resources on the Schlieffen Plan. The lesson looks at what the German plan is (and gets students to come up with their own), and the failure of the Schlieffen Plan by analyising the source ‘Bravo, Belgium’. Students will then decide the most important reason for failure.
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OCR Tudor Rebellions | Henry VII Dynastic Rebellions
For teaching OCR A Level Rebellion and Disorder in Tudor England 1485-1603
Henry VII
Why did Henry VII face dynastic challenges?
This lesson looks at the dynastic rebellions against Henry VII. This includes:
Retrieval task starter - ‘Describe, Define, Date, Detail’
Henry VII’s claim to the throne - discussion of the Wars of the Roses and the Battle of Bosworth Field
Lovell and Stafford 1486
Lambert Simnel 1487
Perkin Warbeck 1491-99
Also included:
Accompanying work booklet to the lesson, with a wide range of fun activities!
Fully resourced 2 hour lesson
Notes on the causes, nature and impact of the three dynastic rebellions covered in this lesson
Detailed teacher guidance notes
Cover sheet for folders
Two exam style questions
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Did man land on the Moon? STEM Lesson
Whole lesson plus resources for teaching ‘did man land on the Moon?’
This was created as part of STEM week, ** this can be used as a stand alone lesson in Primary, or KS3 History or Science!**
Students use information sheets (provided) to decide for themselves in man landed on the moon. They use this to complete a table analysing the evidence. Students also complete differentiated activities, including a higher level thinking question of ‘do we live in a post truth age?’
A fantastic lesson that really gets students thinking and debating!
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What was life like in the trenches?
For teaching 11-14s WW1.
What was life like in the trenches? Whole lesson plus resources included. Students start with a key word-description match up, and also look at two letters by Richard Smethurst in the trenches, analysing them for key details.
The main part of the lesson gets students to make notes/mind-map on life in the trenches using carefully selected videos (mostly Dan Snow’s fantastic WW1 Uncut series) and then writing a trench letter.
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STEM lessons bundle!
2 STEM lessons!!
Who was Otzi the Iceman and Did man land on the Moon?
Both of these lessons were used in Humanities as STEM lessons, but these can be used in science too!
Both are investigative lessons, encouraging students to investigate and discuss their findings.
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OCR Tudor Rebellions | Henry VII Taxation Rebellions
For teaching OCR A Level Rebellion and Disorder in Tudor England 1485-1603
**Henry VII **
How threatened was Henry VII by rebellion in Yorkshire and Cornwall?
This lesson looks at the taxation rebellions faced by Henry VII. This includes:
Why taxation rebellions take place
Yorkshire 1489
Cornwall 1497
Also included:
Accompanying work booklet to the lesson, with a wide range of fun activities!
Notes on the causes, nature and impact of the two rebellions covered in this lesson
Fully resourced 2 hour lesson
Detailed teacher guidance notes
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OCR Tudor Rebellions | Essay Planning - Henry VIII
For teaching OCR Disorder and Rebellion in Tudor England 1485-1603
Students are guided through the following exam question:
The Tudor Regime was never seriously threatened by the rebellions of the period 1485-1547. How far do you agree?
Perfect for teaching after studying the rebellions of Henry VII and Henry VIII. This is explained, step-by-step, including full essay planning for the paragraphs! Students find this really useful in how to structure these types of essays.
Also included
Fully resourced lesson
Detailed essay planning guide
Teacher notes
Model answer
AfL sheet
Thanks for looking at this resource, and please check out my other Tudor Rebellion lessons and resources (especially on Henry VII’s and Henry VIII’s rebellions). Please review if you purchase!
GCSE WW1 Medicine Exam Skills Guide
For teaching Edexcel 9-1 GCSE Medicine Through Time - WW1 Historic Environment
This is an exam skills guide to be given to students which breaks down all 3 questions with a comprehensive guide on how to answer each question. Includes exam questions and model answers.
This was written as an exam marker for Medicine Through Time!
Students have given feedback that they find this guide extremely useful and bring it to every lesson to support their exam questions!
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Children in the factories
Whole lesson plus differentiated resources and activities for teaching: 'What were conditions like for children working in factories?'
Students begin by understanding why factories were built and an introduction to some of the conditions in factories.
Students then use differentiated sources about factory life to record:
Age of workers
Hours worked
Type of work
Injuries/accidents
Pay
Punishments
Students will finish by completing one of 3 differentiated activities including an exam style ‘describe two features’ question!
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Industrial Revolution 1750-1900
How did life change between 1750 and 1900?
Whole lesson plus differentiated resources for teaching 11-14s ‘how did life change between 1750-1900?’
Students will start by looking at inventions and guessing whether they were created before or after 1750, and then look at the Industrial Revolution.
Students complete a table (differentiated) using the information sheet (PROVIDED!) about changes in;
Population
Work
Transport
Health and Medicine
Living Conditions
Finally, students complete one of 3 differentiated tasks summarising the changes between 1750-1900. Also includes a ‘quick quiz’ plenary!
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Elizabeth I rebellions quiz
21 question quiz (with answers) for OCR Rebellion and Disorder in Tudor England.
Causes of Kett's and Western Rebellions 1549
For teaching OCR A Level Rebellion and Disorder in Tudor England 1485-1603
Whole lesson plus resources on the causes of the Year of Commotion 1549 - looking specifically at Kett’s and Western Rebellions.
Students will start by reviewing their previous learning with a ‘define, describe, date, detail’ retrieval grid.
Students will then look at the underlying causes of the rebellions using a card sort activity, sorting facts into:
Background
Economic and social policy
Foreign policy
Religious policy (this is followed up with more extensive discussion on the PPT and a YouTube video!)
Students will finally look at the causes of the Kett’s and Western Rebellions using information sheets (provided!). There is a choice of two activities, a role play task or sorting information into an A3 table. They will finish off with some summary questions.
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Rise of Hitler 20Q Quiz
A 20 question quiz with answers on the Rise of Hitler.
Perfect for revision or a quick quiz in lesson! Can be used for 11-14s or GCSE Weimar and Nazi Germany.
Nature & Impact of Kett's and Western Rebellions
For teaching A Level Rebellion and Disorder in Tudor England
Whole lesson plus resources for teaching: ‘How threatening was the ‘Year of Commotion 1549’?’
This whole lesson looks at the nature and impact of Ketts and Western Rebellions in 1549 under Edward VI. Information sheets provided! The lesson also looks at the role of the Duke of Somerset and to what extent he was to blame for the failure in the handling of the rebellions.
Also includes the exam question: ‘The most important impact of rebellions on Tudor governments 1485-1553 was the overthrow of crown servants. How far do you agree?’ Includes planning guidance.
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