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The History Academy's goal is to share best practice at an affordable price so that you can focus on your own priorities. Our resources have been written to a high standard and fine tuned in the classroom. During my 35 years in challenging schools, I have published resources for Heinemann, Pearsons, Hodder, Folens, BBC and Boardworks. If you would like to receive updates, create your own customised bundle or join our team, then contact us via our Facebook or Linkedin pages.
These resources / unit of work looks at why the Nazi persecution of the Jews became more extreme from 1918 - 1945?
The first few chapters look at the status and position of German Jews in 1918 and then moves on to look at the Nazi rise to power and the propaganda, economic, legal, physical attacks on the Jews from 1933 - 1938. Each chapter is designed with revision and summary sections. I have also included some of my Smart Notes with aims, objectives, differentiated outcomes, starters and summary diagrams to accompany the booklet which you can adapt as you go along.
T he next section then looks at the impact of the war on the next stage of the attack on the Jews by looking at the forced segregation and isolation through ghettoes, which was followed by the work of the Einsatgruppen Battalions as the German Army advanced into the USSR.
My booklet then asks the question why did the Nazis then decide to move to a 'Final Solution' before moving onto the industrial methods and tactics used to murder the Jews through 'Destruction through work ' and 'special treatment.'
The final section or conclusions then explores some of the historical controversy surrounding how far the German people should be blamed for the persecution of the Jews.
If I have quoted from a primary or secondary source then full attribution has been given whenever possible. Please note that my resources were written for a British audience so you may want to run them through your US / local spell checker.
Some of the key questions or learning outcomes, which these resources explore are listed below:
• What impact did the FWW and Treaty of Versailles have on Germany?
• How successful was the Weimar Government at bringing economic and political stability to Germany?
• What was the status and position of German Jews in 1920?
• What impact did the Great Depression have on the support for extremist parties in Weimar Germany?
• Why did Hitler become Chancellor of Germany in 1932?
• How did Hitler consolidate his power in 1933 – 34?
• How did the status and position of Jews change from 1933 – 45?
You need to know about:
• What rights did German Jews have under the Weimar Constitution?
• Why did hatred of the Jews increase from 1919 – 1933?
• Why did the Nazis launch a propaganda attack on the Jews?
• What impact did the economic attack have on the Jews 1933 – 38?
• What impact did the legal attack have on the status and position of Jews living in Germany?
• Why did the Nazis launch a physical attack on the Jews in 1938?
• What impact did the Second World War have on the Jews in Europe?
• Why did the Nazis introduce the Final Solution in 1941?
• How did the Nazi regime use industrial methods to persecute the Jews in the Holocaust from 1933 -45?
During the Miners’ Strike, striking miners travelled to working pits in Nottinghamshire and Derbyshire to become ‘flying pickets’. This strategy involved picketing outside coal mines to persuade other miners to join the strike.
There is an outstanding resource that explores the reasons behind this phenomenon. This resource has been refined and fine-tuned in the classroom over a period of 20 years. It was recognised for its excellence and received a national teaching award from Becta in 2008.
Additionally, all the interviews conducted by the Doncaster Oral History Project, which provide valuable insights into the Miners’ Strike, have been uploaded to YouTube. These interviews, along with their accompanying teaching resources, have been bundled together and made available on the TES platform. This allows educators and students to access a comprehensive collection of tried and tested materials related to the Miners’ Strike.
When you download this free resource, you will recieve a four page PDF document that contains information, historical sources, interactive tasks and activities related to the topic. If you want a fully editatble Word version, along with an accompanying PowerPoint with aims, objectives, differentiated outcomes, graphic organisers, word searches and a wider variety of differentiated tasks, then these can be purchased for the price of a cup of coffee from here: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/-12976863
The aims and objectives of this lesson are:
Theme: The Miners’ Strike 1984 - 1985
Know: What is a ‘picket line’ and a ‘flying picket?
Understand: Why did striking miners travel to working pits in other areas?
Evaluate: What were the short term effects of the Miners’ Strike?
WILF – What Am I Looking For?
Can You Describe: What a ‘picket line’ or ‘flying picket’ was in 1984?
Can You Explain: Why striking miners travelled to working pits in other areas?
Can You Evaluate: What were the short term effects of the Miners’ Strike?
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This fun and interactive card sort allows students to explore the the complex issue of whether criminals should be granted early release from prison. Each card presents different perspectives, facts, and current references from UK media, allowing users to engage in thoughtful discussion and analysis on whether prison protects society from crime . The cards are organized under two main headings of which aims to get students to evaluate the pros and cons of early releasing prisoners.
When you purchase this lesson, you will be able to download a 19 slide PowerPoint Presentation and a single page Word document with 16 information cards and two headings. The PowerPoint contains aims, objectives, information slides and video links to help set the context for the debate and then facilitate the card sort and the follow up consolidation exercises. Once complete, students can jump to the continuum exercise in the plenary or use the templates and writing frame to write a persuasive speech either for or against and then peer assess each others work. Both documents have also been unloaded as PDFs. Please see the detail preview for more information.
The aims and objectives of this lesson are:
Theme: Crime and Punishment
Know: How are people supported in prison?
Understand: What are the pros and cons of early releasing convicted criminals?
Evaluate: Does prison protect society from crime in the UK?
Skills: SMSC, Oracy, Cause, Consequence & Collaboration
WILF – What Am I Looking For?
Can You Describe: How are people supported in prison?
Can You Explain: What are the pro and con of early releasing prisoners?
Can You Evaluate: Does prison protect society from crime in the UK?
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In light of the ongoing debate surrounding the presence of statues commemorating historical figures such as Sir Cecil Rhodes, the history academy is excited to present a new interactive card sort activity.
This fun interactive lesson is designed to encourage critical thinking and discussion around the complex issues of historical legacy, representation, and public memory. By engaging in this card sort, students can explore various perspectives on whether statues of Sir Cecil Rhodes should be removed, allowing for a deeper understanding of the historical and ethical considerations at play.
When you purchase this lesson you will be able to download 23 slide PowerPoint that has been designed to help support the delivery of the card sort activity which can be downloaded in a single page Word document. The PowerPoint contains aims, objectives, differentiated outcomes, information slides, starters, plenaries, links to appropriate video clips, templates, historical sources, tasks and activities. Whilst the Word document contains a learning objective, instructions, two heading cards saying and 18 statements to be sorted or catagorised under them. I have also uploaded both documents as PDFs.
For more information, please see the detailed previews. The aims and objectives of this lesson are:
Theme: The British Empire
Know: What are the arguments for and against removing Cecil Rhodes’ statue?
Understand: What role did Rhodes play in expanding the British Empire in Africa?
Evaluate: The different historical interpretations and come to a balanced judgement.
Skills: Interpretation, Compare & Contrast & Collaboration
WILF – What Am I Looking For?
Can You Describe: What are the arguments for removing Sir Cecil Rhodes Statue?
Can You Explain: How he helped to expand the British Empire in Africa?
Can You Evaluate: The different interpretations and come to a balanced judgement.
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This great resource makes an excellent starter, plenary or mini plenary for a variety of lessons on this topic. I usually use this activity whilst teaching about Stalin or Hitler, but it can also be used in government, politics, ethics and citizenship lessons.
This resource includes two heading cards labelled 'Democracy' and 'Dictatorship' as well as eighteen statement cards which can be matched to either heading. The resource is provided in word so you can easily adapt this resource for your students by adding or taking away statements.
The aims and objectives for this lesson are:
Theme: The rise of the dictators
Know: What is the difference between democracy and dictatorship?
Understand: How is the way in which law and order is maintained different in both systems?
Evaluate: How democratic were the systems of government set up by Stalin and Hitler?
WILF - What Am I Looking For?
Identify and describe: What are the key features of a dictatorship and democracy?
Explain: What the differences between a democracy and dictatorship?
Analyse: How similar and different were the systems of government set up by Stalin and Hitler?
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This fun and interactive resource is designed to help students understand the benefits and draw backs of fast fashion. The main activity focuses around a card sort, but I have also included a PowerPoint with a starter, plenary and speech writing consolidation exercise to accompany the resource.
When you purchase this document you will be able to download a single page Word Document with 16 information cards on fast fashion and two heading cards under which they can be sorted. I have also uploaded a 12 slide PowerPoint to help introduce the card sort. It includes a starter, plenary, information slide, writing template and sentence starters for the speech writing task as well as a table and a review task to help feedback to students.
For more information, please see the detailed preview. The aims and objectives of this lesson are:
Theme: Fashion and the environment
Know: What is Fast Fashion?
Understand: The benefits and drawbacks?
Evaluate: How sustainable is Fast Fashion?
Skills: Compare & Contrast, Cause, Consequence & Collaboration
WILF – What Am I Looking For?
Can You Describe: What is Fast Fashion?
Can You Explain: The benefits and drawbacks of Fast Fashion?
Can You Evaluate: How sustainable is Fast Fashion in the long term?
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This fun and interactive lesson has been designed around the topical issue on how far was the British Monarchy responsible for the Slave Trade? It can be used with all abilities as part of a history lesson or as tutor time activity. At its core, the lesson involves evaluating the historical evidence through a card sort exercise. This can be cut out and stuck into their books or completed by students creating a colour code or key. The lesson finishes off with a ‘Post-it’ note continuum line class voting exercise but could easily be extended with an essay, letter or speech writing exercise.
When you purchase this resource you will be able to download a 12 slide PowerPoint Presentation which includes aims, objectives, starters, plenaries, tasks, activities, video links, information slides as well as historical sources on Britain’s involvement in the Slave Trade. You will also be able to download a one page Word Document which includes instructions, activities, questions, two heading cards labeled ‘The British monarchy is responsible’ and ‘The British Monarchy is not responsible’, as well as fourteen information cards which can be cut out and sorted or annotated with a key. We have also uploaded both documents as PDFs.
For further information, please see the preview. The aims and objectives for this lesson are:
Theme: The Slave Trade & the British Monarch
Know: What was the Transatlantic Slave Trade?
Understand: How did Britain get involved in the Slave Trade?
Evaluate: How far was the British Monarchy responsible for the Slave Trade?
Skills: Source Analysis, Cause, Consequence & Collaboration
WILF – What Am I Looking For?
Can You Describe: What was the Transatlantic Slave Trade?
Can You Explain: How did Britain get involved in the Slave Trade?
Can You Evaluate: How far was the British Monarchy responsible ?
If you like this resource then why not check out my other resources on this topic in my TES shop. You can also follow ‘The History Academy’ on Twitter, Google Plus, YouTube and Facebook for the latest updates or even to get in touch and chat about how you have used this resource or to ask questions. We aim to produce cheap and affordable resources for the price of a good cup of coffee so that you can spend more time doing the things that you want. All our authors are paid the living wage so when you purchase our resources you are buying into our shared values of fair play and decency.
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This fun and interactive lesson looks at the controversy surrounding the debate on whether Britain should introduce a national identity card or voter ID cards. The main activity focuses around card sort of the key issues, which is followed up with a class continuum voting activity using post it notes. This can then be further consolidated or extended with a student speech writing task arguing either one side or the other. I have included a template, a literacy mat and a peer assessment task to help facilitate this.
When you purchase this resource you will be able to download a 14 slide PowerPoint Presentation which includes aims, objectives, starters, plenaries, tasks, activities, information slides on the debate surrounding the introduction of a national identity card. You will also be able to download a one page Word Document which includes instructions, activities, questions, two heading cards labeled ‘Arguments For’ and ‘Arguments Against’, as well as eighteen information cards which can be cut out and sorted or annotated with a key. I have also uploaded both documents as PDFs, just in you don’t have Microsoft Office.
For further information, please see the preview. The aims and objectives for this lesson are:
Theme: British Values
Know: What are the arguments for and against having a national identity card?
Understand: Why are national identity cards historically unpopular in Britain?
Evaluate: Should Britain introduce a national identity card scheme?
Skills: Compare & Contrast, Cause, Consequence & Collaboration
WILF – What Am I Looking For?
Can You Describe: the arguments for and against having a national identity card?
Can You Explain: Why are national identity cards unpopular historically in Britain?
Can You Evaluate: Should Britain introduce a national identity card scheme?
If you like this resource then why not check out my other resources on this topic in my TES shop. You can also follow ‘The History Academy’ on Twitter, Google Plus, YouTube and Facebook for the latest updates or even to get in touch and chat about how you have used this resource or to ask questions. We aim to produce cheap and affordable resources for the price of a good cup of coffee so that you can spend more time doing the things that matter. All our authors are paid the living wage so when you purchase our resources you are buying into our shared values of fair play and decency.
Anyway, have fun and stay in touch via social media for the latest updates.
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There have recently been a number of controversial cases in the news over the issue of Euthanasia. Can the taking of another human life to stop suffering ever be justified? This outstanding resources has been tried and tested in the classroom over many years and aims to help students understand some of the arguments for and against voluntary Euthanasia. It can be used as a starter, plenary or main activity to accompany any main stream text book or resource on this topic. The nature of the task means that it appeals to the full range of ability.
The main activity involves getting students to cut out the cards in lesson, organise them into their most persuasive order and then sick into their books before they have a go at the extended writing activity / discussion. Alternatively, they can create a key and then sort through the cards and then stick the sheet into their book or you could cut out the cards and place them into an envelope for them to sort prior to a discussion on the topic. This is a great resource that can be easily adapted to suit your classroom and expectations.
When you purchase this resource, you will be able to download a single page Word Document which contains a learning objective, instructions, two heading cards as well as fourteen statements that can sorted under them.
The aims of this lesson / activity are:
Theme: Social, Moral, Spiritual Values
Know: What is Euthanasia?
Understand: What are the arguments for and against Euthanasia?
Evaluate: Are there any circumstances in which is acceptable to take another life?
WILF - What am I Looking For?
Identify and describe - what is Euthanasia?
Explain - the arguments for and against Euthanasia?
Analyse - Are there any circumstances in which it is acceptable to take another life?
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This issue of abortion is a controversial subject, which has to be handled with sensitivity. On the one side we have pro choice who advocate abortion as key to women achieving equality with men, whilst on the other we have pro life who argue that far from helping women achieve equality it actually allows society to continue to ignore the issues that face women such as equal pay, childcare and promotion on merit. This outstanding resources has been tried and tested in the classroom over many years and aims to help students understand some of the main arguments for and against abortion. It can be used as a starter, plenary or main activity to accompany any main stream text book or resource on this topic. The nature of the task means that it appeals to the full range of ability.
When you purchase this resource, you will be able to download a single page Word Document which contains a learning objective, instructions, two heading cards as well as sixteen statements that can sorted under them.
The aims of this lesson / activity are:
Theme: Moral Ethics and Philosophy
Know: What is abortion?
Understand: What are the arguments for and against Abortion?
Evaluate: Are there any circumstances in which it s acceptable to take another life?
WILF - What am I Looking For?
Identify and describe - what is Euthanasia?
Explain - the arguments for and against Euthanasia?
Analyse - Are there any circumstances in which it is acceptable to take another life?
If you like this resource then why not check out my other resources on this topic in my TES shop. We aim to produce cheap and affordable resources for either the price of a good cup of coffee or a happy meal so that you can spend more quality time with the people who matter.
Anyway, have fun and stay in touch via social media for the latest updates.
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Roy
The issue of censorship continues to be a controversial subject in most democratic societies. Should public morally be protected? Should children be shielded from violence and sexually explicit material? Should the rich and famous be protected by privacy laws? Should the government stop terrorist groups using social media to recruit and spread their ideology? How about freedom of speech or the issue of fake news?
This outstanding resource has been tried and tested in the classroom over many years and aims to help students understand some of the arguments for and against the use of censorship. It can be used as a starter, plenary or main activity to accompany any main stream text book or resource on this topic. The nature of the task means that it appeals to the full range of ability.
The main activity involves getting students to cut out the cards in lesson, organise them into their most persuasive order under the two main headings and then sick them into their books. Once students have fed back their results to a class discussion, they can then have a go at the extended writing activity or add additional ideas from the class discussion. Alternatively, they can create a key and then sort through the cards and then stick the sheet into their book or you could cut out the cards and place them into an envelope for them to sort prior to a discussion on the topic. This is a great resource that can be easily adapted to suit your classroom and expectations.
When you purchase this resource, you will be able to download a single page Word Document which contains a learning objective, instructions, two heading cards as well as sixteen statements that can sorted.
The aims of this lesson / activity are:
Theme: Moral Moral philosophy and ethics
Know: What is censorship of the media?
Understand: What are the arguments for and against censorship of the media?
Evaluate: How far should media be censored in a democratic society?
WILF - What am I Looking For?
Identify and describe - What is censorship of the media?
Explain - the arguments for and against censorship of the media?
Analyse - How far should media be censored in a democratic society?
If you like this resource then why not check out my other resources on this topic in my TES shop. We aim to produce cheap and affordable resources for either the price of a good cup of coffee or a happy meal so that you can spend more quality time with the people who matter.
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The issue of whether animals should have rights has divided the community for a long time. It is interesting to note that at the same time as William Wilberforce was arguing for the abolition of the slave trade he was also arguing for animal rights and helped to set up an organisation which eventually became be know as the RSPCA.
This great resource is designed to help students understand some of the main arguments put forward by both sides. It can be used with a range of abilities and has never failed to get my students excited, engaged, whilst improving their understanding of the topic. It be used alongside any main stream text book or video clip as a starter, mini plenary or a consolidation exercise.
When you purchase this resource, you will be able to download a single page Word Document which contains a learning objective, instructions, two heading cards as well as twelve statements that can sorted to help summarise the arguments.
The aims of this lesson / activity are:
Theme: Rights and Responsibilities
Know: How are animals currently treated differently to humans?
Understand: What are the arguments for and against improving animal rights?
Evaluate: Should animals be given the same rights as human beings?
WILF - What am I Looking For?
Identify and describe - how are animals currently treated differently to humans?
Explain - the arguments for and against improving animal rights?
Analyse - Should animals be given the same rights as human beings?
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We live in an age of government cut backs and competing claims for tax payer funding for social and health care. This outstanding resources has been tried and tested in the classroom over many years and aims to help students understand some of the arguments for and against government funding for the arts. It can be used as a starter, plenary or main activity to accompany any main stream text book or resource on this topic. The nature of the task means that it appeals to the full range of ability.
The main activity involves getting students to cut out the cards in lesson, organize them into their most persuasive order and then sick into their books before they have a go at the extended writing activity / discussion. Alternatively, they can create a key and then sort through the cards and then stick the sheet into their book or you could cut out the cards and place them into an envelope for them to sort prior to a discussion on the topic. This is a great resource that can be easily adapted to suit your classroom and expectations.
When you purchase this resource, you will be able to download a single page Word Document which contains a learning objective, instructions, two heading cards as well as fourteen statements that can sorted under them.
The aims of this lesson / activity are:
Theme: Social, Moral, Spiritual and Cultural Education
Know: How does the government fund the arts?
Understand: What are the arguments for and against government funding of the arts?
Evaluate: How far should the government fund the arts?
WILF - What am I Looking For?
Identify and describe - How does the government fund the arts?
Explain - the arguments for and against government funding of the arts?
Analyse - How far should the government fund the arts?
If you like this resource then why not check out my other resources on this topic in my TES shop. We aim to produce cheap and affordable resources for either the price of a good cup of coffee or a happy meal so that you can spend more quality time with the people who matter.
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The debate on whether the government should abolish private education is a controversial topic which has long bee advocated by those on the left of British politics. In the 2019, the Labour Party Conference passed a motion calling for their party to make a manifesto commitment to abolish private education if they win the next General Election. This outstanding resource is designed to help students sort through some of the arguments for and against the abolition of private schools so that they can form their own opinion.
When you purchase this resource, you will be able to download a single page Word Document which contains a learning objective, instructions, two heading cards as well as sixteen statements that can sorted under them. The heading cards are labeled ‘ABOLISH - Private Schools’ and ‘KEEP Private Schools.’ The document is open so it can be easily adapted to suit your own classes.
The main activity involves getting students to cut out the cards in lesson, sort them under the correct headings and then organise them into their most persuasive order before sticking sick them into their books. Once students have fed back their results to a class discussion, they can then have a go at writing a speech or extended answer on the debate. Alternatively, they can create a key and then sort through the cards and then stick the sheet into their book or you could cut out the cards and place them into an envelope for them to sort prior to a discussion on the topic. This is a great resource that can be easily adapted to suit your classroom and expectations.
The aims of this lesson / activity are:
Theme: Education, diversity and equality
Know:What are the main differences between state and private education?
Understand: What are the arguments for and against abolishing private education?
Evaluate: Should the government abolish private education in Britain?
WILF - What am I Looking For?
Identify and describe - What are the main differences between state and private education?
Explain - What are the arguments for and against abolishing private education?
Analyse - Should the government abolish private education in Britain?
If you like this resource then why not check out my other resources on this topic in my TES shop. We aim to produce cheap and affordable resources for either the price of a good cup of coffee or a happy meal so that you can spend more quality time with the people who matter.
Anyway, have fun and stay in touch via social media for the latest updates.
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Roy
The issue of freedom of speech and censorship continues to be a controversial subject in most democratic societies. Should radical groups be banned from spreading hate on the Internet through Social Media platforms. Should public morally be protected? Should children be shielded from violence and sexually explicit material? Should the government stop terrorist groups using social media to recruit and spread their ideology? How about freedom of speech or the issue of fake news?
This outstanding resource has been tried and tested in the classroom over many years and aims to help students understand some of the arguments for and against the use of censorship on the Internet and Social Media It can be used as a starter, plenary or main activity to accompany any main stream text book or resource on this topic. The nature of the task means that it appeals to the full range of ability.
The main activity involves getting students to cut out the cards in lesson, organise them into their most persuasive order under the two main headings and then sick them into their books. Once students have fed back their results to a class discussion, they can then have a go at the extended writing activity or add additional ideas from the class discussion. Alternatively, they can create a key and then sort through the cards and then stick the sheet into their book or you could cut out the cards and place them into an envelope for them to sort prior to a discussion on the topic. This is a great resource that can be easily adapted and edited to suit your classroom and expectations.
When you purchase this resource, you will be able to download a single page Word Document which contains a learning objective, instructions, two heading cards as well as sixteen statements that can sorted.
The aims of this lesson / activity are:
Know: What is censorship?
Understand: What are the arguments for and against censorship of the Internet and Social Media?
Evaluate: How far should media be censored in a democratic society?
WILF - What am I Looking For?
Identify and describe - What is censorship?
Explain - the arguments for and against censorship of the Internet and Social Media?
Analyse - How far should teh Internet be censored in a democratic society?
If you like this resource then why not check out my other resources on this topic in my TES shop. We aim to produce cheap and affordable resources for either the price of a good cup of coffee or a happy meal so that you can spend more quality time with the people who matter.
Anyway, have fun and stay in touch via social media for the latest updates.
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Roy
This great resource is designed to be a starter, consolidation activity or plenary for a lesson looking at the difference between an democracy and autocracy. It is a versatile resource which works well in a citizenship, government & politics, ethics or a history lesson. It can also be used as homework and includes an extension exercise.
This resource includes two heading cards labelled ‘Democracy’ and ‘Autocracy’ as well as twenty four statement cards which can be matched to either heading. The resource is provided in Word so you can easily adapt this resource for your students by adding or taking away statements.
I have also included an answer sheet as well as an extension exercise which gets students to pair up the statements under the sub headings of definition, government, rights and freedoms, protest, constitution, source of power, education and diversity.
The aims and objectives for this lesson are:
Know: What are the key features of an autocracy and democracy?
Understand: What rights do individuals have within each system?
Evaluate: What is the similarities and differences between an autocracy and a democracy?
WILF - What Am I Looking For?
Identify and describe: What are the key features of an autocracy and democracy?
Explain: What rights do individuals have within each system?
Analyse: What is the similarities and differences between an autocracy and a democracy?
If you like this resource then why not check out my other resources on this topic in my TES shop. You can also follow ‘The History Academy’ on Twitter, Google Plus, YouTube and Facebook for the latest updates or even to get in touch and chat about how you have used this resource or to ask questions. We aim to produce cheap and affordable resources for the price of a good cup of coffee so that you can spend more time doing the things that you want. All our authors are paid the living wage!
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These interactive flash cards cover all the key aspects that your students will need to revise on US Women’s Lib or Civil Rights from 1960 - 1970. Dingbats are interactive flashcards meticulously designed to help students sharpen their focus on key terms and essential facts, transforming the revision process into a vibrant and enjoyable social experience. With Dingbats, students can say goodbye to solitary study sessions. These flashcards encourage teamwork and peer assessment, significantly enhancing the engagement of the learning process. Regular use of Dingbats, combined with the effective strategies outlined in the accompanying PowerPoint, will improve memory retention and foster the crucial connections necessary for success in studying or revising the US Women’s Civil rights Movement, often referred to as Women’s Lib or Women’s Liberation.
These versatile flashcards are perfect for starting lessons; they can serve as an exciting game at the beginning or as a mini plenary to assess understanding and reinforce learning at the end. Their convenient format allows for easy integration into revision booklets or printing on cards, making them easily storable in students’ pockets or envelopes. Furthermore, students can independently utilize these cards for their revision, promoting self-directed learning.
Upon downloading this lesson, you will receive a Word document featuring Dingbats specifically tailored for revising US Women’s Lib from 1950 to 1970, as well as an informative 18-slide PowerPoint that outlines effective methods for using these resources. In Game 1, one player reads key terms while the other guesses the corresponding topic, enhancing memory recall. Game 2 introduces a greater challenge, as players must describe the topic without using any key terms, adding an exciting twist. The lesson also includes other enjoyable and competitive activities such as Pictionary and Charades. The session concludes with strategic advice for conducting a one-minute class talk and tips for creating personalized Dingbats, all supported by suggested homework tasks. Both documents are conveniently available as PDFs, making printing and sharing easy.
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These interactive flash revision cards cover all the key aspects that you will need to know about Black Civil Rights in the USA from 1950 - 1970. Dingbats are interactive flashcards meticulously crafted to help students concentrate on essential terms and facts, transforming the revision process into a social and enjoyable experience. Say goodbye to solitary studying! With Dingbats, you’ll encourage teamwork and peer assessment, making your learning journey more vibrant and engaging. Regularly using these flashcards, along with the strategies outlined in the accompanying PowerPoint, will significantly enhance your memory skills and foster the crucial connections needed for success while revising the US Black Civil Rights Movement from 1950 to 1970.
These flashcards are perfect for starter activities. They can serve as a fun game at the beginning of lessons or as a mini plenary to assess understanding and reinforce learning at the end. Their versatility allows them to be included in revision booklets or printed on cards, making them easily storable in students’ pockets or envelopes. Moreover, students can utilize them independently for effective self-directed revision.
Upon downloading this lesson, you’ll gain access to a Word document featuring Dingbats specifically tailored for revising the US Black Civil Rights Movement (1950-1970), along with an 18-slide PowerPoint detailing effective strategies for using these resources. Game 1 involves one player reading key terms while the other guesses the corresponding topic, enhancing memory recall. Game 2 introduces a greater challenge, where players must describe the topic without using any key terms, adding an exciting twist! Other engaging activities, such as Pictionary and Charades, are also included to promote active participation. The session wraps up with strategic advice for conducting a one-minute class talk and tips for creating personalized Dingbats, all supported by suggested homework tasks. Both documents are conveniently available as PDFs, making printing and sharing a breeze.
If you find this lesson engaging, consider exploring our other resources on similar topics available in our TES shop. You can also connect with The History Academy on Instagram, X, YouTube, and Facebook for the latest updates and to engage in discussions about how you’ve used this resource or to ask questions. We are committed to producing affordable resources priced comparably to a good cup of coffee, allowing you to dedicate more time to the activities you love. By purchasing our resources, you support our shared values of fairness and integrity, as all our authors receive a living wage.
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This card sort resource is designed to help students understand the arguments for and against women having the vote in 1900. Once students have cut out and sorted the statements they can they organize them into one of two graphic organizers that I have provided in the worksheet. The final task gets them to pick the top five arguments and gets them to write a speech either for or against which can then be peer assessed. You may wish to also download my persuasive literacy writing mat.
I would advise printing off the statements on A4, whilst printing off the pro and con organizer on A3.
The aims and objectives for the this lesson are:
Theme: Women's Suffrage 1900 - 1918
Know: What were the arguments for and against women having the vote in 1900?
Understand: What were the arguments for and against women having the vote?
Evaluate: Why was it difficult for women's suffrage movements to make progress in the 1900?
WILF: What and I Looking For?
Identify: Some of the arguments for and against women having the vote in 1900?
Describe: Some of the arguments for and against women having the vote in 1900?
Analyse: Why was it difficult for women's suffrage movements to make progress?
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This fun and interactive lesson has been designed to enhance students’ understanding of the Medieval origins of Parliament and the part it has played in the development of our modern British democracy in England, Scotland, Ireland and Wales. It also serves as a valuable resource for promoting citizenship education, fostering an understanding of the democratic processes and historical context that shapes the way in which we are governed today.
The lesson begins by tracing the Anglo- Saxon origins of the Witan and how this evolved into the Great Councils held by King John, the impact of Magna Carta in 1215, and the parliaments of Simon De Montford, Henry III and Edward I. The lesson has been designed to provide a sound foundation and the conceptual links that are necessary for students later studying the causes of the English Civil War and reform of the franchise in the 19th and 20th Centuries. It concludes with a change and continuity task which link the historical developments to the evolution of our parliamentary system in the 20th Century, by including an overview section on devolution and Welsh, Scottish and Irish independence movements.
We have included variety of support activities and tasks to cater to different learning needs at KS3. You will find all the additional photocopying and support tasks in the additional resource section at the end.
When you download this lesson you will be able to access a 38 side PowerPoint Presentation and an optional 4 page accompanying worksheet. The PowerPoint includes aims, objectives, information slides, video links, historical sources, templates, writing frames, missing word activities, word search and various tasks and activities. The content of the worksheet mirrors the PP. Both have also been uploaded as PDFs. Please see the detailed preview.
The aims and objectives of this lesson are:
Theme: Medieval Society
Know: Who was Simon de Montford and why did he call the first Parliament?
Understand: Why did English kings continue calling Parliaments?
Evaluate: What were the Medieval origins of Parliamentary democracy?
Skills: British Values, Source Analysis, Cause, Consequence & Collaboration
WILF – What Am I Looking For?
Can You Describe: Who was Simon de Montford and why did he call the first Parliament?
Can You Explain: Why did English kings continue calling Parliaments?
Can You Evaluate: What were the Medieval origins of Parliamentary democracy?