Should scientist be allowed to swap genes from one species to another? Should they be allowed to play God with nature in order to solve the problems caused by climate change, disease and defective genes? This outstanding resource has been tried and tested in the classroom over many years and aims to help students understand some of the ethical and religious arguments for and against Genetic Modification or GM. . 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 fully editable statements that can sorted under them. I’ve also linked in two video clips to this page which are worthwhile watching with your students depending on their ability. The aims of this lesson / activity are: Theme: The Value of LIfe Know: What is Genetic Modification? Understand: What are the arguments for and against scientists being allowed to modify genes? Evaluate: Should scientist interfere with the laws of nature through genetic modification? WILF - What am I Looking For? Identify and describe - What is genetic modification and why are some people opposed to it? Explain - the arguments for and against using genetic modification? Analyze - Should scientist be allowed to use GM technologies to save or improve 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. Kind Regards Roy

These beautifully designed timeline on Britain 1765 - 1900: Revolution, Protest & Reform was written in for the History Academy by the textbook author and artist Andrew Hill. This classroom display covers the themes of revolution, protest and reform in Britain 1765 - 1900. This is a versatile resource which can be printed off and used as the basis for a market place activity or kept in a folder and used for research by your gifted and talent students. It can also be used as a revision resource for students studying this topic at GCSE or A Level. Please see the preview slides for more information. When you purchase this resource you will be able to download a PowerPoint presentation that contains 62 slides covering the key events relating to revolution, protest and reform in the time frame of Britain 1765 - 1900. Each slide is designed to be printed off in A4 and includes information as well as a picture or diagram relating to the content. The document is open and can customised for your students. You can add, delete or rewrite slides to suit your course or the feel that you want to create in your classroom or corridor. The aims and objectives for this resource are: Theme: Britain 1765 - 1900 - Revolution, Protest and Reform Know: Why did people want change during the period 1765 - 1900? Understand: How did different groups protest and campaign for change? Evaluate: How successful were different groups at achieving the change they wanted? Skills: Collaboration, Cause, Consequence, Change & Continuity. WILF – What Am I Looking For? Identify & describe: Why did some people want change in the period 1765 - 1900? Explain: How did different groups protest and campaign for the change they wanted? Analyse: How successful were different groups at achieving the change that they wanted? If you are looking for similar resources then please check out our TES shop. These resources touch upon the womens campaign for the vote, but stops in 1900. This lesson can also be purchased at a discount as part of a bundled package. You can also but this resource as a bundled item or with a market place (gather & share) PP. If you would like to stay up to date with our latest offerings, then 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 either the price of a good cup of coffee so that you can spend more time focusing on what really matters to you! Kind Regards Roy

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. Anyway, have fun and stay in touch via social media for the latest updates. Kind Regards Roy

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. Kind Regards Roy

The issue of adverting censorship continues to be a controversial subject in most democratic societies. Should the government have the power to control the media and promote an acceptable viewpoint? Should children be shielded from unhealthy attitudes, lifestyle choices and gender stereotypes? Should the majority have a right to limit freedom of expression and creativity? Is censorship of advertising good for the economy by promoting equality and a meritocracy or does it make people compliant and stop them from thinking for themselves? 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 in the advertising industry. 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: Rights and Freedoms Know: How are adverts censored and controlled by the government watchdogs? Understand: What are the arguments for and against censorship of the advertising media? Evaluate: How far should adverts be censored in a democratic society to promote equality? WILF - What am I Looking For? Identify and describe - How are adverts censored and controlled by the government watchdogs? Explain - the arguments for and against censorship of the advertising industry? Analyse -How far should adverts be censored in a democratic society to promote equality? 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. Kind Regards Roy

The debate on whether the government should nationalise certain parts of British Industry is a controversial topic. In the UK, public ownership has always been a tool to pick up the economic and social pieces after the private sector failed spectacularly. The 1945, the Labour government nationalised coal, the railways, and steel. But the main reason for state control over heavy industry was to rectify decades of deliberate under-investment by their owners. In other words, the taxpayer came to the rescue of private capital as in the case of the Banking Crisis in 2008. This outstanding resource is designed to help students sort through some of the arguments for and against both nationalisation and competition in the private sector. 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 ‘Public Ownership is Good’ and ‘Privitisation is Better.’ However, these could easily be edited and labeled Arguments for Nationalisation’ and ‘Arguments Against’, depending upon the ability of your class. 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: Economic Understanding Know:What is the difference between a nationalised and privitised industry? Understand: What are the arguments for and against nationalisations? Evaluate: Should the government nationalise parts of the British economy? WILF - What am I Looking For? Identify and describe - the difference between a nationalised and privitised industry? Explain - What are the arguments for and against nationalisations? Analyse -Should the government nationalise parts of the British economy? 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. Kind Regards 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! Anyway, have fun and stay in touch via social media for the latest updates. Kind Regards Roy

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. If you find this lesson engaging, consider exploring our other resources on similar topics available in our TES shop. You can also follow The History Academy on platforms like Instagram, X, YouTube, and Facebook for the latest updates. 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. All our authors receive a living wage, ensuring that when you invest in our resources, you support our shared values of fairness and integrity. Enjoy your learning journey, and stay connected through social media for continuous updates. Don’t forget to check out our YouTube channel, featuring over 600 free videos: @historyacademy. Kind Regards, Roy

These revision flash cards cover the key aspects that your students will need to know on McCarthyism and the Red Scare 1945 - 1953. Dingbats are interactive flashcards meticulously crafted to help students sharpen their focus on key terms and essential facts, transforming the revision process into a dynamic and enjoyable social experience. With Dingbats, students can put an end to solitary study sessions. These flashcards foster teamwork and peer assessment, making the learning journey significantly more engaging. Regular use of Dingbats, along with the effective strategies outlined in the accompanying PowerPoint, will enhance memory retention and build crucial connections necessary for success in studying or revising McCarthyism and the Red Scare (1945 – 1953). These versatile flashcards are perfect for initiating lessons, serving as an exciting game at the start or as a mini plenary to assess comprehension and reinforce learning toward the end. Their convenience allows for easy incorporation into revision booklets or printing on cards, making them simple to store in students’ pockets or envelopes. Additionally, students can independently use these cards for their revision, promoting self-directed learning. Upon downloading this lesson, you will gain access to a Word document featuring Dingbats specifically tailored for McCarthyism and the Red Scare (1945 - 1953), as well as an informative 18-slide PowerPoint that outlines effective methods for utilizing these resources. In Game 1, one player reads key words while the other guesses the corresponding topic, enhancing memory recall. Game 2 adds an exciting challenge, requiring players to describe the topic without mentioning any key words. The lesson also includes other enjoyable and competitive activities such as Pictionary and Charades. The session wraps up with strategic advice on 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, facilitating easy printing and sharing. If you find this lesson engaging, consider exploring our other resources on similar topics available in our TES shop. You can also follow The History Academy on platforms like Instagram, X, YouTube, and Facebook for the latest updates. 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 investing in our resources, you support our shared values of fairness and integrity, as all our authors receive a living wage. Enjoy your learning journey, and stay connected through social media for continuous updates. Don’t forget to check out our YouTube channel, featuring over 600 free videos: @historyacademy. Kind Regards, Roy

Dingbats are interactive flashcards designed to help students concentrate on essential terms and facts, transforming the revision process into a social and enjoyable experience. With Dingbats, you can bid farewell to solitary studying! They promote teamwork and peer assessment, making learning more engaging. Regular use, combined with the strategies outlined in the accompanying PowerPoint, will enhance memory skills and foster vital connections for exam success. These flashcards are ideal for starter activities, functioning as a fun game at the beginning of a lesson or as a mini plenary to assess understanding or reinforce learning. Their versatility allows them to be included in revision booklets or printed on cards for easy storage in students’ pockets or envelopes. Additionally, students can use them independently for their own revision. Upon downloading this lesson, you’ll receive a Word document featuring Dingbats for the League of Nations from 1919 to 1939, along with an 18-slide PowerPoint detailing effective utilization. Game 1 involves one player reading key words while the other guesses the topic, enhancing memory recall. Game 2 challenges players to describe the topic without using key words, adding an extra level of difficulty. Other entertaining and competitive activities, such as Pictionary and Charades, are also included. The lesson concludes with strategies for conducting a one-minute class talk and tips for creating your own Dingbats, supported by suggested homework tasks. Both documents are available as PDFs for easy printing and sharing. Aims and Objectives of the Lesson Theme: Revision of the League of Nations 1919 - 1939 Know: How to use Dingbats and flashcards for revision Understand: Various card games that can be played Evaluate: The effectiveness of these methods for revision Skills: Revision techniques, competition, and collaboration WILF – What Am I Looking For? Describe: How to use Dingbats and flashcards for revision Explain: Different revision techniques applicable with Dingbats Evaluate: The most effective strategies for your learning needs If you enjoy this lesson, consider exploring our other resources on similar topics in our TES shop. You can also follow ‘The History Academy’ on Instagram, X, YouTube, and Facebook for the latest updates or to engage in discussions about how you’ve used this resource or to ask questions. We strive to create affordable resources for the price of a good cup of coffee, allowing you more time for what you love. By purchasing our resources, you support our commitment to fair play and decency as all our authors are compensated with a living wage. Don’t forget to check out our YouTube Channel with over 600 free videos: @historyacademy. Check out our playlist on quality assured video clips on the L of N: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL3ZuuiQcfzAf6ZWRL3fR9cbifDZyVvVqr&si=0fGXK5xz0qcIUsXj Kind Regards Roy

This revision resource features revision cards that highlight key factors essential for understanding the Stalin’s Russia (1924 - 1941). The Dingbats format consists of interactive flashcards designed to help students concentrate on significant terms and facts, transforming the revision process into an engaging and social experience. With Dingbats, students can bid farewell to solitary studying and embrace teamwork and peer assessment, making learning both enjoyable and effective. These flashcards are ideal for use as starter activities, providing a fun game at the beginning of lessons or serving as a mini plenary to assess comprehension and reinforce learning. Their flexible design allows for inclusion in revision booklets or for printing as cards, making them easy to store in students’ pockets or envelopes. Furthermore, students have the option to use these cards independently for their own revision needs. Upon downloading this lesson, educators will gain access to a Word document containing Dingbats tailored for Stalin’s Russia (1924 - 1941), accompanied by an 18-slide PowerPoint presentation that outlines effective usage strategies. The resource includes Game 1, where one player reads key words while another guesses the topic, enhancing memory recall. Game 2 challenges players to describe the topic without using key words, adding a layer of difficulty. Additionally, the resource features other engaging activities such as Pictionary and Charades. The lesson wraps up with strategies for conducting a one-minute class talk and tips for creating personalized Dingbats, supported by suggested homework tasks. All relevant documents are available in PDF format for easy printing and sharing. The aims and objectives of this lesson are: Aims and Objectives of the Lesson: Theme: Revision Stalin’s Russia (1924 - 1941) Know: How to use Dingbats and flashcards for revision Understand: Various card games that can be played Evaluate: The effectiveness of these methods for revision Skills: Revision techniques, competition, and collaboration WILF – What Am I Looking For? Describe: How to use Dingbats and flashcards for revision Explain: Different revision techniques applicable with Dingbats Evaluate: The most effective strategies for your learning needs If you like this lesson, then why not check out our other resources on similar topics in our TES shop. You can also follow ‘The History Academy’ on Instagram, X , 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. Kind Regards Roy

This resource offers interactive flashcards that highlight the crucial aspects of the Russian Revolution. Known as Dingbats, these flashcards are thoughtfully designed to engage students by encouraging them to focus on key terms and facts, making the revision process both social and enjoyable. With Dingbats, students can leave behind solitary study sessions, as these cards foster teamwork and peer assessment, which significantly enhances the learning experience. Regular use of these flashcards, along with the strategies provided in the accompanying PowerPoint presentation, will strengthen memory skills and build essential connections necessary for exam success. These flashcards are perfect for initiating lessons, serving as a fun game at the start or acting as a mini plenary to assess comprehension and reinforce learning. Their adaptability allows them to be seamlessly integrated into revision booklets or printed out for convenient storage in students’ pockets or envelopes. Additionally, students can utilize them independently to support their own revision efforts. Upon downloading this lesson, educators will access a Word document containing Dingbats specifically focused on the Russian Revolution, in addition to an 18-slide PowerPoint presentation that explains effective ways to use these flashcards. In Game 1, one player reads key terms while the other guesses the associated topic, thus boosting memory recall. Game 2 challenges players to describe a topic without relying on key words, adding an extra layer of difficulty. The resource also includes engaging competitive activities such as Pictionary and Charades to keep students motivated. The lesson concludes with strategies for delivering a one-minute class talk and offers guidance for creating personalized Dingbats, along with suggested homework tasks. Both documents are available in PDF format for straightforward printing and distribution. Aims and Objectives of the Lesson: Theme: Revision Russian Revolution Know: How to use Dingbats and flashcards for revision Understand: Various card games that can be played Evaluate: The effectiveness of these methods for revision Skills: Revision techniques, competition, and collaboration WILF – What Am I Looking For? Describe: How to use Dingbats and flashcards for revision Explain: Different revision techniques applicable with Dingbats Evaluate: The most effective strategies for your learning needs If you are looking for revision videos on this topic then check out our YouTube Channel which has over 700 videos. You might this playlist especially useful: https://youtu.be/ZW9GU7Sd0f0?si=5dBfRwbiR3VtUQvI Kind Regards Roy

This fun and interactive market place activity looks at the different facts that contributed to the defeat of the Miners’ Strike in 1984 - 1985. It has been commissioned by the History Academy to help commemorate the 40th anniversary of one of the biggest turning points in Modern British History, which saw the smashing of the post war consensus. For whatever reason, society has chosen to collectively forget what happened during the Miners’ Strike as it raises uncomfortable issues about civil rights, policing and the arbitary nature of the government’s actions which have helped to create a North South Divide. Our series of lessons, which have been bundled together are at attempt to shine a light on this neglected and forgotten history. When you purchase this lesson you will be able to download a 32 slide PowerPoint which has been packed out with a wide range of tasks and activities for you to chose from to suit the full spectrum of learners. It includes aims, objectives, differentiated outcomes, starters, plenaries, historical sources, video clips, information slides, word searches, a heads and tails activity, a review triangle and follow up extended writing task, templates, model answers and a word search. Just for good measure we have also thrown in a knowledge quiz and have also uploaded a PDF version, just in case you don’t have access to Microsoft Office. The topics covered in the Market Place activity are NUM tactics, government tactics, economic pressure, divisions amongst the miners, media portrayal and lack of public support. For more information, please see the detailed preview or contact us via the The History Academy Facebook group. The aims and objectives of this lesson are: 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. Anyway, have fun and stay in touch via social media for the latest updates. Don’t forget to check out our dedicated You Tube Channel with over 600 free videos: @historyacademy We also have a dedicated YouTube Channel on the MIners’ Strike 1984: @MinersStrike1984 Kind Regards Roy

Dive into the Medieval origins of Parliament with this engaging and interactive marketplace activity! This resource is specifically designed to develop your students’ critical analytical skills while encouraging collaboration and source analysis, whilst they move around the room looking at the different information slides. This is an ideal lesson for the kinesthetic learner. This dynamic lesson enhances students’ understanding of the Medieval foundations of Parliament and its significant role in shaping modern British democracy across England, Scotland, Ireland, and Wales. Additionally, it serves as an invaluable tool for promoting citizenship education, fostering a deeper comprehension of the democratic processes and historical context that influence our governance 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, which has also been uploaded as a PDF. The PowerPoint includes aims, objectives, information slides, video links, historical sources, templates, writing frames, missing word activities, word search and various tasks and activities. 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?

This great lesson is designed to help students understand how the Homesteaders overcame the problems they faced on the Great Plains such as water supply, natural hazards, extreme weather, protecting crops, bankruptcy, insects and Native Americans. This lesson includes a 26 slide PowerPoint with six core activities including starter, review summary tasks on the problems, thinking skills review activities, card sort and an exam question. I have also included fourteen illustrated information slides to be used either before or after the card sort activity explaining both the problems facing the Homesteaders and the solutions that they came up with. In addition, the PowerPoint contains aims, objectives, differentiated outcomes, information slides, pictures, diagrams and templates for summarizing learning. The two page word document contains 14 problems with the solutions that the Homesteaders came up with mixed up. Students cut out the cards and match the problems and solutions under the two headings. Once they have peer reviewed or checked them during a class feedback session, students can then stick them into their books. Alternatively, you could create a class set that are kept in envelops and quickly matched and then put back as a quick starter or plenary. For more information please see the sample preview. The aims and objectives for this activity are: Theme: How successful were the Homesteaders at settling on the Great Plains? Know: What problems did they have to overcome? Understand: How did the Homesteaders survive and build successful farms on the Great Plains? Evaluate: What impact did these solutions have on the Homesteaders, the environment and the Native Americans? Skills: Cause, Consequence, Change, Continuity and Source Evaluation. WILF – What Am I Looking For? Identify and describe: What problems did the Homesteaders have to overcome in order to survive? Explain: Did they try and solve these problems? Analyze: begin to make an overall judgment on how successful the Homesteaders were at settling on the Great Plains and at what cost? This is a great lesson which, which your students will enjoy. Please check out some of my other resources on the American West or follow the History Academy on You Tube, Facebook or Twitter. Kind Regards Roy

This literacy mat can be printed off back to back in A3 colour and laminated to use with your students in lesson to help them structure their work using the correct sentence starters and connectives. The literacy mat also includes guidance on spelling, punctuation, structuring paragraphs using PEE and PEEL as well as the correct then, their and they’re. This is a must have resource for any humanities teacher. The idea of a ‘mat’ is UK idea where you stick or place a resource like this one on the desks of your students to help them structure their work and avoid common mistakes. This resource was created in partnership with Lesley Anne who also has her own TES shop so please check it out as well. Please note, it might be an idea to run this resource through your own US spell checker to avoid any common errors. E.g. we spell words like colour and neighbours slightly differently to you guys across the pond. I have posted this resource at a low price as I believe that it is a must have - give it and go and enjoy. It will impress your principle. In terms of PEE, I always get me students to structure their paragraphs using either PEE or PEEL which stands for Point - Examples - Explain - Link. 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 either the price of a good cup of coffee or a happy meal so that you can spend more time doing the things that you want. Anyway, have fun and stay in touch via social media for the latest updates. Kind Regards Roy

This outstanding and Becta award-winning lesson has been refined and fine-tuned in the classroom over the course of 30 years. It is part of a series that was written and produced by the History Academy to commemorate the 40th anniversary of the Miners’ Strike. The lesson aims to provide a fun and interactive learning experience, allowing students to understand what it was like to be a flying picket and why they targeted pits in Nottinghamshire and Derbyshire. The overarching goal of this lesson is to examine the short-term impact of the Miners’ Strike of 1984-1985. By studying the experiences of flying pickets and their actions during the strike, students can gain insights into the dynamics of life in a pit village and the effects of the strike on the mining industry and the wider community. When you purchase this lesson you will be able to download a twenty eight slide PowerPoint Presentation and an accompanying four page worksheet. The PowerPoint contains aims, objectives, differentiated outcomes, information slides, historical sources, interactive tasks, activities, word searches, graphic organisers and links to relevant clips from our oral history data base on YouTube. The worksheet contains information, historical sources, pictures, diagrams, tasks and activities. Both documents have also been uploaded as PDFs for easy access and compatibility across different devices. 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? 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 ‘X’, ‘Threads’, ‘LinkedIn’, ‘You Tube’ 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. Anyway, have fun and stay in touch via social media for the latest updates. Don’t forget to check out our dedicated You Tube Channel with over 600 free videos: @historyacademy We also have a dedicated YouTube Channel on the MIners’ Strike 1984: @MinersStrike1984 Kind Regards Roy

This fun and engaging lesson looks at the long term causes of the Russian Revolution. This beautifully illustrated market place activity is designed to get your students collaborating and working together as they examine the social political and economic factors. Once complete they can consolidate what they have learnt through a heads and tails, review triangle or extended writing task. Its aimed at KS4 / KS4 but could also be used as an A Level open evening task or display. When you purchase this lesson you will be able to download a 26 slide PowerPoint Presentation which includes aims, objectives, differentiated outcomes, starters, plenaries, historical sources, diagrams, model answers, templates and information slides.I have also uploaded the PP as a PDF just in case you don’t have access to Microsoft Office. For more information, please see the detailed preview. The aims and objectives are: Theme: The Russian Revolution Know: What were the long term causes of the Russian Revolution: Understand: The long term economic, political, and social factors? Evaluate: Which were the most important long term causes? Skills: Cause, Consequence & Collaboration WILF – What Am I Looking For? Can You Describe: The long term causes of the Russian Revolution? Can You Explain: The long term economic, political and social factors? Can You Evaluate: Which were the most important long term causes? If you like these resources 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. Anyway, have fun and stay in touch via social media for the latest updates. Don’t forget to check out our dedicated You Tube Channel with over 600 free videos: @historyacademy Check out our Russian Revolution playlist: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL3ZuuiQcfzAf3ZDdBSSM8WEoyM6w3mnsN&si=i9-e8kVcFFia3ToC Kind Regards Roy

This lesson on how the LGBTQ+ community responded to the Miners’ Strike was especially commissioned by the History Academy to help mark the 40th Anniversary in 2024. It looks at the problems facing the LGBTQ+ community during the 1980s, the start of the strike and the work of LGSM to help support Welsh pit communities, as well as how the NUM supported LGBTQ+ rights after the strike. This is very much an attempt to shine a light at an important piece of hidden history, which had a major impact on changing Modern Britain and eventually improving LGBTQ+ civil rights . This lesson is aimed at both KS4 and KS5, but if you are looking for a lighter touch for KS3, then check out our other resources on the Miners’ Strike covering not just LGBTQ+ but how other sections of British society reacted to the MIners’ Strike 1984 - 1985. When you purchase this lesson, you will be able to download an 18 slide PowerPoint and an accompanying three page worksheet. The PowerPoint contains aims, objectives, differentiated outcomes, starters, plenaries, historical sources, video clips, information slides, a heads and tails activity and series of questions which examine various aspects of both the strike and the LGBTQ+ experience during the 1980s. The accompanying three page worksheet mirrors the content and questions in the PowerPoint. Both resources have also been uploaded as PDFs, just in case you don’t have access to MIcrosoft Office. For more information, please see the sample preview. The aims and objectives of this lesson are: Theme: The Miners’ Strike 1984 - 1985 Know: How did the LGBTQ+ react to the Miners’ Strike? Understand: How much support was there for the miners? Evaluate: How significant was LGBTQ+ support for the miners? Skills: Source Analysis, Cause, Consequence, Change and Continuity. WILF – What Am I Looking For? Can You Describe: How did the LGBTQ+ react to the Miners’ Strike? Can You Explain: How much support there was for the miners? Can You Evaluate: How significant was LGBTQ+ support for the miners? 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. If we made any mistakes, please do let us know via our school media channe Anyway, have fun and stay in touch via social media for the latest updates. Don’t forget to check out our dedicated You Tube Channel with over 600 free videos: @historyacademy We also have a dedicated YouTube Channel on the MIners’ Strike 1984: @MinersStrike1984 Kind Regards Roy