These outstanding resource has been designed to put some of the fun back in to the teaching of the industrial revolution by looking at why and how canals were built from 1750 - 1900. They are based upon some classic interactive resources that have never failed to engage my students over 30 years. These have been updated and If you have previously purchased this lesson, it was updated in December 2023, so you should be able to download the free updates. When you purchase this lesson you will be able to download 41 slide PowerPoint presentation and two accompanying worksheets that should take 2 lessons to complete. The PowerPoint includes aims, objectives, differentiated outcomes, information slides, historical sources, diagrams, templates, writing frames, quizzes, word searches and a wide range of differentiated tasks that mirror the information in the two work sheets. The PP also includes a section called extra resources that you can dip into if you wish. I have also unloaded everything in PDF as well. Your students will love this resource, especially the boys. Treat yourself to a break. Download this resource and give yourself more time to spend with your family, whilst being confident in the knowledge that you will being delivering a ‘good’ to ‘outstanding’ lesson with your students that they will love and find interesting. The aims and objectives are: Theme: The Transport Revolution Know: Why were canals built during the Industrial Revolution? Understand: How did canal engineers overcome the problems of building a man made waterway without a current? Evaluate: What impact did canals have on the cost of moving goods? Skills: Numeracy, Cause & Consequence. WILF: What Am I Looking For? Can You Describe: Why and how were canals built? Can You Explain: Why canals were built and how engineers overcame the shape of the land? Can You Analyse: Begin to come to a judgement on why Britain underwent a Transport Revolution 1750 – 1900. If you like this resource then why not check out our other resources on similar topics in our 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 YouTube Channel with over 600 free videos: @historyacademy Kind Regards Roy

This lesson has been designed to help students understand the impact of the First World War on both the Allies and Germany as a prelude to studying the aims of the peacemakers and the Treaty of Versailles, 1919. The PowerPoint is designed to work with both worksheets which can be mixed and matched depending upon the ability of your students. The first was designed for KS4, whilst the second worksheet was designed for KS3, but they both are appropriate and accessible for the full ability range. Please note that these lessons can be purchased at a discounted rate via my bundle on the Treaty of Versailles. When you purchase this resource you will be able to download two worksheets on this topic and a PowerPoint Presentation that has been designed to help facilitate the lesson. The worksheets include information and sources about the impact of the First World War as well as tasks and activities. Both worksheets are two pages long and can be mixed and matched to suit your learners. The seventeen slide PowerPoint includes aims, objectives, differentiated outcomes,starters, plenaries, tasks, activities, summary diagrams and historical sources to support both worksheets. For more information, please view the preview. The aims and objectives of this lesson are: Theme: How fair was the Treaty of Versailles, 1919? Know: What impact did the First World War have on Germany and the allies? Understand: What sort of peace treaty would each country want to achieve? Evaluate: Why did some of the peacemakers want revenge on Germany? Skills: Source Analysis, Cause, Consequence & Collaboration WILF – What Am I Looking For? Identify & describe: The impact of the First World War on Germany and the Allies. Explain: What sort of peace treaty would each country want to achieve? Analyse: Why did some of the peacemakers want revenge on Germany? If you like this resource then why not check out my other resources on this topic in my TES shop, where many have been bundled together to provide you with further savings. 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 lesson resource has been designed to help students studying the changes to the textile industry 1750 - 1900. It can be used with the full spectrum of ability, but the text level of the sources would better suit lower middle to upper ability students. However, if you like this resource, I have also produced a PowerPoint and a card sort, which provide additional differentiation. These can be purchased separately or as a package under the same title . When you purchase this resource you will be able to download a three page worksheet. This beautifully illustrated resource includes an introduction, which explains why there was an increased demand for textiles in this period. The rest of the worksheet looks in turn at the the introduction of each new machine and explains why it was invented and the impact that it had on the textile industry. Each section is beautifully illustrated with images that can be easily photocopied in either colour or black and white. The worksheet concludes by looking at the impact of the new machines on the why people worked and the organisation of the textile industry. The activity section includes four questions. The first question aims to get students to explain the link between the population increase and the demand for more textiles. The second question is a table summary exercise, which focuses in turn on each of the new machines. The third and fourth questions are designed to get students to study one of three sources and draw conclusions to explain why some opposed the new machines and the new factory based system. I’ve also included a link in this resource description to a folk song so that students can contrast the sources on the domestic system with the factory system. The aims and objectives for this lesson are: Theme: Why did Britain have an industrial revolution 1750 - 1900? Know: Why did Britain’s textile industry change 1750 - 1900? Understand: How did each new machine contribute to the changes in the textile industry? Evaluate: What impact did these new machines have on peoples lives? WILF: What Am I Looking For? Identify and describe: Why did Britain’s textile industry change 1750 - 1900? Explain: How did each new machine contribute to the changes taking place in the textile industry? Analyse: What impact did these new machines have on peoples lives? 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. Kind Regards Roy

This outstanding resource has been designed to help students studying how the Industrial Revolution changed the Textile Industry between 1750 - 1900. It is suitable for a range of learners and includes some great ideas and strategies to try out with your students. The information for the market place activity on the on the new inventions which transformed the textile industry has been beautifully presented and carefully linked to the decline of the domestic system and the birth of factories and mills. The follow up activities look at how the new machines changed the way people worked and looks at some of their negative reactions. The resource includes a PowerPoint with aims, objectives, a snowballing starter and an introduction and activity which gets students to draw links between the population explosion and the increased demand for more textiles. The next five slides, which can be printed off on A4 or A3, contain information on the Flying Shuttle,The Spinning Jenny, The Water Frame, the Mule and the Power Loom. I have also produced a summary table for each table for the students to complete. This could be printed off or copied off the board, depending upon your photocopy budget. I usually get each table to feed back on one invention and then complete a class version on the board, depending upon the ability of the class. The next few slides include a link to a video clip and explain the impact of the new machines on peoples lives. This is followed up two source based questions and a link to the song 'Poverty Knock.' Where appropriate, I have provided differentiated activities. The aims and objectives for this lesson are: Theme: Why did Britain have an Industrial Revolution 1750 - 1900? Know: Why did Britain's Textile Industry change 1750 - 1900? Understand: How did each new invention contribute to the changes? Evaluate: What impact did these new machines have on peoples’ lives? WILF: What Am I Looking For? Identify and describe: Why did Britain's textile industry change 1750 - 1900? Explain: How did each new machine contribute to the changes taking place? Analyse: What impact did these new machines have on peoples’ lives? 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. Kind Regards Roy

If you are looking for something to help your students develop their source analysis skills by studying a range of primary and secondary sources then check out this lesson which aims to get them to study Charles I’s personality and leadership skills. It can be used with a range of abilities and can easily be edited to customised to suit the needs of your own students. I have included a higher and lower ability version of the same worksheet to aid differentiation as well as a PowerPoint presentation to help facilitate the lesson. When you purchase this resource, you will receive a a higher and lower ability version of a two page worksheet. The higher worksheet includes nine carefully primary and secondary sources which span two pages of the worksheet and with four tasks and activities. Whilst the lower version includes seven primary and secondary sources, but includes three additional questions to provide additional support. The PowerPoint presentation included aims, objectives, differentiated outcomes, starters, plenaries, relevant video clips, historical sources, information to accompany the tasks and activities. This lesson has been designed to help prepare students and set the scene for the short term causes of the English Civil War 1642 - 1660. The aims and objectives for this lesson are: Theme: Causes of the English Civil War? •Know: Who was King Charles i? •Understand: What can we learn about him from the historical evidence? •Evaluate: Why was Charles I unpopular with his people? •Skills: Source Analysis WILF – What Am I Looking For? •Identify & describe: The personality and character of Charles I •Explain: What can we learn about Charles I from the historical evidence? •Analyse: Why was Charles I unpopular with his people? 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 great lesson has been fine tuned to help students understand and evaluate why the Spanish Armada was defeated in 1588. This fun and engaging lesson is suitable for the full ability range, but I have also produced a lower as well as a higher ability version of this resource which can be purchased separately or as a bundle. On its own the card sort can be used as a starter, plenary, homework or main activity linked to a main stream textbook or video on this topic. However, I have also included a detailed PowerPoint, with additional information, tasks and activities centered around the card sort so that it is a complete lesson. When you purchase this resource you will be able to download a single page Word document and a separate PowerPoint. The worksheet includes aims, instructions and eighteen statements to be sorted under three headings labeled ‘Luck’, ‘English Tactics’ and Spanish Mistakes.’. The PowerPoint includes, aims, objectives, differentiated outcomes, starters, plenaries, information slides, historical sources, writing frames, video clips, templates, tasks and activities to help support the lesson. Please see the detailed preview for more information: The aims and objectives for this lesson are: Theme: Elizabethan England Know: What happened to the Spanish Armada in 1588? Understand: Why was the Spanish Armada defeated in 1588? Evaluate: What was the most important reason? Skills: Source Analysis, Cause, Consequence, Significance & Collaboration WILF – What Am I Looking For? Identify & describe: What happened to the Spanish Armada in 1588? Explain: Why was the Spanish Armada defeated in 1588? Analyze: What was the most important reason? 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 fun and interactive card sort has been designed to help students review and develop their understanding about the causes of the October Revolution in 1917, which saw the overthrow of the Provisional Government. It is aimed at GCSE and A Level students, who have studied the topic and now need to develop their critical understanding of the links and connections between the different factors and their significance within the complex web of events leading up to the Bolshevik Revolution. When you purchase this resource, you will be able to download a 14 slide PowerPoint Presentation and an accompanying single page word document. The PowerPoint contains aims, objectives, starter, plenary, information slide, pictures, diagrams, tasks, activities, review triangle, and photocopy templates. I have also unloaded the PowerPoint in a PDF format, just in case you don’t have access to Microsoft Office. The Word document, which has also been uploaded as a PDF, contains instructions, aims, eight heading cards and twenty eight cards that need sorting or matching under them. Please see the detailed preview for more information. The aims and objectives of this lesson are: Theme: The Russian Revolution Know: What were the causes of the Russian Revolution in October 1917? Understand: What different factors caused the Bolshevik Revolution? Evaluate: Which were the most important causes of the October Revolution? Skills: Cause, Consequence & Collaboration WILF – What Am I Looking For? Can You Describe: The causes of the Russian Revolution in October 1917? Can You Explain: What different factors caused the Bolshevik Revolution? Can You Evaluate: Which were the most important causes? 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 Kind Regards Roy

This lesson has been designed to help students review and develop their understanding about the causes of the October Revolution in 1917, which saw the overthrow of the Provisional Government. It is aimed at 14 to 18 year olds who have already studied the topic and now need to develop their critical understanding of the links and connections between the different factors and their significance within the complex web of events leading up to the Bolshevik Revolution. When you purchase this resource, you will be able to download a 14 slide PowerPoint Presentation and an accompanying single page word document. The PowerPoint contains aims, objectives, starter, plenary, information slide, pictures, diagrams, tasks, activities, review triangle, and photocopy templates. I have also unloaded the PowerPoint in a PDF format, just in case you don’t have access to Microsoft Office. The Word document, which has also been uploaded as a PDF, contains instructions, aims, eight heading cards and twenty eight cards that need sorting or matching under them. Please see the detailed preview for more information. The aims and objectives of this lesson are: Theme: The Russian Revolution Know: What were the causes of the Russian Revolution in October 1917? Understand: What different factors caused the Bolshevik Revolution? Evaluate: Which were the most important causes of the October Revolution? Skills: Cause, Consequence & Collaboration WILF – What Am I Looking For? Can You Describe: The causes of the Russian Revolution in October 1917? Can You Explain: What different factors caused the Bolshevik Revolution? Can You Evaluate: Which were the most important causes? 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 Kind Regards Roy

Step back in time with this engaging and interactive lesson, specially crafted by the History Academy to commemorate the 80th anniversary of the historic D-Day landings on June 6th, 1944. Embark on a journey through history as the lesson kicks off with a concise overview of the events leading up to D-Day. Dive deeper into the intricacies of this pivotal moment in World War II through a dynamic marketplace activity, where students can delve into one of eight key factors that played a crucial role in the success of D-Day. Explore topics such as surprise, deception, supplies, air superiority, the French Resistance, planning, organization, motivations, and training. Once the investigative phase is complete, choose from a range of consolidation exercises to solidify learning, including extended writing tasks, continuum activities, or a heads and tails challenge. Immerse your students in the significance of D-Day and empower them to discover the critical elements that shaped this historic event through a blend of informative content and engaging activities. When you purchase this lesson, you will be able to download a 35 slide PowerPoint with aims, objectives, differentiated outcomes, information slides, historical sources, video links, templates, writing frames and a wide variety of tasks and activities aimed at different abilities. Please see the detailed preview. The aims and objectives of this lesson are: Theme: The Second World War Know: What happened on D-Day? Understand: How the Allied military planners outwitted the Germans on D-Day? Evaluate: Why was D – Day successful? Skills: Source Analysis, Cause, Consequence & Collaboration WILF – What Am I Looking For? Can You Describe: What happened on D – Day? Can You Explain: How the military planners outwitted the Germans on D - Day? Can You Evaluate: Why the German defenders were defeated on D-Day? If you like this resource, 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 and decency. Anyway, have fun and stay in touch via social media for the latest updates. Don’t forget to check out our YouTube Channel with over 600 free videos: @historyacademy Kind Regards Roy

This fun and interactive lesson is designed to help students understand the causes and consequences of the murder of Thomas Becket in 1170. It is aimed at middle and low ability students and includes a wide range of differentiated tasks to help support and deepen students understanding of the topic. The lesson begins by setting the scene for Becket’s friendship with Henry II and why he was a trusted advisor, before moving onto the reasons why they argued and the short and long term consequences of the murder in the cathedral. The lesson is consolidated through a selection of optional activities including a story board, timeline continuum of the up and downs of Thomas Becket, questions and a card sort on the causes and consequences of Becket’s murder. When you purchase this lesson, you will be able to download a twenty seven slide PowerPont Presentation and three page supporting worksheet and a single page card sort. The PowerPoint contains aims, objectives, differentiated outcomes, starters, plenaries, information slides, historical sources, questions, heads and tails, continuum, storyboard and word search activities. The word search is designed to support the PowerPoint and mirrors the key information and sources that the students will need to complete the menu of differentiated activities and tasks. Please see the detailed preview below. If you are looking for an indepth analysis with support for why they quarrelled and how it was linked into the broader themes of the conflict between church and state, then please see this resource on our TES shop: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-13021780 The aims and objectives of this lesson is: Know: Why did Henry II and Thomas Becket quarrel? Understand: What were the short and long term consequences of the quarrel? Evaluate: The causes and consequences of Thomas Becket’s murder? Skills: Change, Continuity, Cause, Consequence & Collaboration WILF – What Am I Looking For? Can You Describe: Why did Henry II and Archbishop Becket quarrel? Can You Explain: Why there was a power struggle between Church and State? Can You Evaluate: The causes and consequences of Thomas Becket’s death? If you like this resource, 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 and decency. Anyway, have fun and stay in touch via social media for the latest updates. Don’t forget to check out our YouTube Channel with over 600 free videos: @historyacademy Kind Regards Roy

This engaging and interactive lesson is designed to help students critically assess whether Edward I deserves the title of ‘The Hammer of the Scots’ through a dynamic card sort activity that explores both sides of the debate, fostering rich discussion and debate. The lesson includes a PowerPoint presentation and a worksheet that introduce the significant events of Edward I’s conquest of Scotland, setting the stage for informed analysis. By participating in this lesson, students not only enhance their historical knowledge but also develop essential analytical skills in a fun and interactive manner, enabling them to evaluate both the reputation and historical interpretation of Edward I. Upon downloading this lesson, you will gain access to three comprehensive resources. The PowerPoint presentation includes aims, objectives, differentiated outcomes, informative slides, historical sources, video links, templates, a heads and tails chronology task, a continuum exercise and support activities designed to facilitate the card sort. Additionally, it offers writing frames for extended answers, a word search and a homework activity. The accompanying three-page worksheet mirrors the content of the PowerPoint, providing consistency and reinforcement. Moreover, the single-page word document features two heading cards and 16 information cards to be sorted, aiding students in evaluating whether Edward I truly deserves the title of ‘The Hammer of the Scots.’ To enhance usability, all three documents are also available as PDFs for easy printing. Be sure to check the detailed preview for more information! The aims and objectives of this lesson are: Theme: Plantagenets Know: The key events of Edward I’s conquests of Scotland? Understand: The tactics that Edward I used to defeat the Scots? Evaluate: Does Edward I deserve the title ‘The Hammer of the Scots?’ Skills: Cause, Consequence & Collaboration WILF – What Am I Looking For? Can You Describe: The key events of the Norman conquests of Scotland? Can You Explain: The tactics that Edward I used to defeat the Scots? Can You Evaluate: Whether Edward I deserves the title of ‘The Hammer of the Scots’? 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 and decency. Anyway, have fun and stay in touch via social media for the latest updates. Don’t forget to check out our YouTube Channel with over 600 free videos: @historyacademy Kind Regards Roy

This resource features interactive flashcards that cover the essential aspects of the Russian Revolution and Stalin’s Russia (1924 - 1941). Known as Dingbats, these flashcards are designed to help students concentrate on key terms and facts, transforming the revision process into a social and enjoyable experience. With Dingbats, students can say goodbye to solitary studying, as these cards promote teamwork and peer assessment, making learning more engaging and effective. Regular use of these cards, in conjunction with the strategies outlined in the accompanying PowerPoint, will enhance memory skills and foster essential connections for achieving exam success. These flashcards are ideal for starter activities, providing a fun game at the beginning of lessons or serving as a mini plenary to assess understanding and 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 purposes. Upon downloading this lesson, educators will gain access to a Word document featuring Dingbats specifically designed for the Russian Revolution and Stalin’s Russia (1924 - 1941), along with an 18-slide PowerPoint presentation that details effective methods for utilizing these flashcards. Game 1 involves one player reading key words while another guesses the topic, which enhances memory recall. Game 2 challenges players to describe the topic without using key words, increasing the level of difficulty. Other competitive activities, such as Pictionary and Charades, are included to further engage students. The lesson concludes with strategies for conducting a one-minute class talk and tips for creating personalized Dingbats, supported by suggested homework tasks. Both documents are available in PDF format for easy printing and sharing. Aims and Objectives of the Lesson: Theme: Russian Revolution and Stalin’s Russia 1924 - 41. 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 find this lesson valuable, consider exploring our other resources on similar topics available in our TES shop. You can follow The History Academy on platforms like Instagram, X, YouTube, and Facebook for the latest updates. We aim to provide affordable resources for the price of a good cup of coffee, allowing you to spend more time on the things you enjoy. Our commitment to fair play and decency is reflected in our practice of paying all authors a living wage when you purchase our resources. KInd Regards Roy

This outstanding lesson on slave resistance looks at the different ways in which Black people challenged slavery. It also tries to answer the difficult question about why some people did not try and run away by contextualising the learning and looking at the experiences of former veterans and prisoners who have struggled to cope with adjusting to an unstructured life of freedom. Unlike other resources on this topic, this lesson also looks at the contrasting experiences of Black people in the USA, Jamaica and Haiti and how they had to adjust the way in which they resisted slavery to suit the problems and different challenges they faced. Finally, this lesson poses the question, how successful was slave resistance and links it’s importance to the abolition debate. Did you know that more British soldiers died trying to maintain slavery in the Caribbean, than died fighting to free Europe from Napoleon? When you purchase this resource you will be able to download a three page worksheet as well as a twenty four slide PowerPoint Presentation. The worksheet includes detailed information, historical sources and questions that are designed to help students understand the key ideas whist preparing them for an extended question. The PowerPoint includes aims, objectives, differentiated outcomes as well as a variety of starters, plenaries, information slides, historical sources,video clips, tasks and additional differentiated activities to help support the lesson. These have been organised in such a way that that they can be used alongside the worksheet. For more information, please see the detailed preview. The aims and objectives of this lesson are: Theme: Britain and the Slave Trade Know: How did Black people try and resist slavery? Understand: What is the difference between active and passive resistance? Evaluate: How successful was slave resistance? Skills: Cause, Consequence, Change & Continuity. WILF - What Am I Looking For? Identify and describe: the different ways in which black people tried to resist? Explain: What is the difference between active and passive resistance? Analyse: How successful was Black peoples resistance against slavery? If you like this resource then why not check out my other resources on this topic in my TES shop, where many have been bundled together to provide you with further savings. 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 great resources has never failed in 24 years to capture the imagination of my students and engage them in some outstanding learning. All my colleagues have routinely used as it is a popular resource, especially when used along side a few video clips about Henry. For example, the opening scene from the film 'a Man for all Seasons', when Henry VIII arrives at the home of Sir Thomas Moore and jumps into the mud! The resource contains five primary sources and one secondary. The task and activities are designed to get students to explore these sources and try and describe what sort of man Henry VIII was and how his personality changed over time. It is always worthwhile pointing out that after Henry VIII's jousting accident, his leg was pretty painful with the ulcers he developed and this would have had a significant impact on his personality. The activities also try to get students to understand that what commentators said both at the time and after his death, may have had an impact on how favourably they described him. I have also added a PowerPoint to work alongside this resource with all the relevant video clips linked into the slides. I have also included additional activities to suit the full range of learners. Anyway, have fun with this resource, I have also uploaded a writing frame which can be used alongside the homework activity to help students structure their letter to the King of France. Theme: Why did Henry VIII break with Rome? Know: What sort of man was Henry VIII? Understand: How did Henry VIII's personality change over time? Evaluate: How reliable are the sources describing Henry VIII? WILF - What Am I Looking For? Identify & describe: What can we learn from the sources about Henry VIII? Explain: How have the descriptions of his personality changed over time? Analyse: Begin to form a judgement on why some sources are more reliable than others. If you like this resource then why not check out my other resources on this topic in my TES shop, where many have been bundled together to provide you with further savings. 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 PS If you like this resource, why not check out my Dingbat Card game on Henry VIII?

This lesson is designed to helped students develop their source analysis skills by studying a range of primary and secondary sources that look at Charles I’s personality and leadership skills as King of England. It can be used with a range of abilities and can easily be edited to customised to suit the needs of your own students. I have included a higher and lower ability version of the same worksheet to aid differentiation. When you purchase this resource, you will receive a a higher and lower ability version of a two page worksheet. The higher worksheet includes nine carefully primary and secondary sources which span two pages of the worksheet and with four tasks and activities. Whilst the lower version includes seven primary and secondary sources, but includes three additional questions to provide additional support. If you are interested, I have also produced a PowerPoint to accompany this lesson which can be purchased bundled separately with these sources for an extra £1. This lesson has been designed to help prepare students and set the scene for the short term causes of the English Civil War 1642 - 1660. The aims and objectives for this lesson are: Theme: Causes of the English Civil War? •Know: Who was King Charles i? •Understand: What can we learn about him from the historical evidence? •Evaluate: Why was Charles I unpopular with his people? •Skills: Source Analysis WILF – What Am I Looking For? •Identify & describe: The personality and character of Charles I •Explain: What can we learn about Charles I from the historical evidence? •Analyse: Why was Charles I unpopular with his people? 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 resource, which has been tried and tested over many years is designed to help inject a bit of fun, engage and help students to understand why the German army was so successful from 1939 - 1940. Both the PowerPoint and the worksheet has been beautifully illustrated throughout and the tasks and activities are suitable for the full range of abilities. The planning sheet and follow up literacy exercise will keep your students fully engaged whilst providing a useful piece of work for assessment or display. When you download this resource you will receive a fourteen slide PowerPoint, a four page worksheet, a planning sheet to help students plan their own invasion using the Blitzkrieg tactics and a literacy task sheet that can be used in lesson or set as homework. The PowerPoint is designed to accompany the worksheet and contains the aims, objectives, differentiated outcomes, starters, plenaries, pictures diagrams and links to video clips, that you will need to teach the lesson. Everything has also been uploaded as a PDF just in case you don’t have access to Microsoft Office. The key focus of the lesson is to look at how the Blitzkrieg tactics worked by looking at the different weapons and tactics used at each stage. The worksheet includes differentiated activities and questions, but the main activity is to get students to apply what they have learnt by planning their own Blitzkrieg attack in either pairs or groups using the supplied planning sheet. Everything is simply explained and you do not need to be an expert to be able to enjoy this memorable lesson. Ideally, I would spend two lessons on this topic, you can always miss out the questions or trim things here or there if you wanted to only spend one lesson, but that would be a shame but your students will love this topic! The aims and objectives of the lesson are: Theme: The Second World War Know: What were the key features of a Blitzkrieg? Understand: The differences between trench warfare and a Blitzkrieg? Evaluate: Why the German Army was successful 1940 - 1940 WILF – What Am I Looking For? Can You Describe: The the key features of a Blitzkrieg? Can You Explain: How the Blitzkrieg tactic was different to trench warfare? Can You Evaluate: Why the German Army was successful 1940 – 1940

Nelson Mandela is widely regarded as a hero for his role in the fight against apartheid and his efforts to promote reconciliation and unity in South Africa. However, his path to becoming the first black president of South Africa and his record whilst in office have led some to question whether he deserves the title of hero and there are many who see him as a villain. This fun and interactive lesson explores the life of Nelson Mandela and gets students to evaluate his choices through a card sort which them to investigate and decide whether he was a hero or a villain. When you purchase this lesson you will be able to download a 22 slide PowerPoint Presentation and a single page Word document. Both have also be uploaded as PDFs. The PowerPoint contains aims, objectives, differentiated outcomes, starters, plenaries, information slides, video clips, templates, writing frames, historical sources, activities and differentiated tasks and activities. The Word document contains a learning objective, instructions, two heading cards labelled ‘Hero’ or ‘Villain’ and 24 statement cards to be sorted under them. The lesson begins with a sellection of starters that you can choose from, including a whiteboard task on what they already know, a snowballing keyword activity or a idea shower on what makes a hero. The lesson is then introduced through various information slides and a video clip linked to our You Tube Channel, This is followed up with the card sort activity, a continuum voting task and an optional speech or extended writing task, both of which are fully supported with appropriate templates and writing frames. Theme: Apartheid in South Africa Know: Who was Nelson Mandela? Understand: What role did he play in the overthrow of the Apartheid? Evaluate: Should Nelson Mandela be regarded as a hero or a villain? Skills: Interpretation, Compare & Contrast & Collaboration WILF – What Am I Looking For? Can You Describe: Who was Nelson Mandela? Can You Explain: What role did he play in the overthrow of Apartheid? Can You Evaluate: Should he be regarded as a hero or a villain? If you like this resource then why not check out our other resources on similar topics in our 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 YouTube Channel with over 600 free videos: @historyacademy Kind Regards Roy

This fun and engaging lesson has been designed for students studying Ancient Egypt, but it can also be used as a stand alone lesson for an open evening or end of term activity. It looks at the mystery surrounding the curse of King Tut or if you prefer the 'Mummy’s Curse by looking at the origins of the curse and how it developed in the newspapers after Howard Carter had opened the tomb of Tutankhamun, When you purchase this resource you will be able to download a 12 slide PowerPoint Presentation which includes aims, objectives, starters, plenaries, video links, information slides as well as historical sources from the discovery of Tutankhamun’s tomb. You will also be able to download a two page Word Document which includes two heading cards labeled ‘King Tut’s Curse is Real’ and ‘King Tut’s Curse is Fake’, as well as 18 statements containing details about the deaths of people connected with the opening of the tomb and the latest scientific research. On page 2 of the Word Document, I have also added 8 additional extension cards for the more able as well as sentence starters that you students could use if you want them to write an extended answer to the question on whether they think the curse of King Tut is real. The aims and objectives for this lesson are: Theme: Ancient Egypt Know: Why do some people believe that Tutankhamun’s tomb is cursed? Understand: What happened to the people involved in opening the tomb? Evaluate: Whether the curse of King Tut is real or fake? WILF – What Am I Looking For? Can You Describe: Tutankhamun’s curse and how people have reacted to it? Can You Explain: Why some people believe that there is a curse? Can You Assess: Whether the curse of King Tut is real or fake? 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