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The History Academy's goal is to share best practice at an affordable price so that you can focus on your own priorities. Our resources have been written to a high standard and fine tuned in the classroom. During my 35 years in challenging schools, I have published resources for Heinemann, Pearsons, Hodder, Folens, BBC and Boardworks. If you would like to receive updates, create your own customised bundle or join our team, then contact us via our Facebook or Linkedin pages.

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The History Academy's goal is to share best practice at an affordable price so that you can focus on your own priorities. Our resources have been written to a high standard and fine tuned in the classroom. During my 35 years in challenging schools, I have published resources for Heinemann, Pearsons, Hodder, Folens, BBC and Boardworks. If you would like to receive updates, create your own customised bundle or join our team, then contact us via our Facebook or Linkedin pages.
Diamond 9 Activity - Long Term Causes of the English Civil War
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Diamond 9 Activity - Long Term Causes of the English Civil War

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This outstanding Diamond 9 lesson has been designed to help students assess the long term causes of the English Civil War. It has been mainly designed for high ability students, but it could be used to provide stretch and challenge for middle ability students. The key aim of a diamond 9 activity is to help develop students higher order thinking skills. If you are looking for something for lower and middle ability students then we have produced several different versions of this resource including a Card Sort, Market Place Activity, which can be purchased separately or in a very cost effective bundle which will allow you to differentiate across your low, middle and higher ability groups. When you purchase this resource you will be able to download a single page Word document and a separate twenty slide PowerPoint. The worksheet includes aims, instructions and nine diamond shaped cards which all include the long term causes of the English Civil War. The PowerPoint includes, aims, objectives, differentiated outcomes, starters, plenaries, information slides, historical sources, writing frames, 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: Causes of the English Civil War Know: What were the long term causes of the English Civil War? Understand: What role did politics, religion and economics play in causing the Civil War? Evaluate: Which factor was the most important? Skills: Cause, Consequence, Change & Continuity. WILF - What Am I Looking For? Identify and describe: What were the long term causes of the English Civil War? Explain: What role did politics, religion and economics play I causing the Civil War? Analyse: Which factor was the most important? 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
English Civil War
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English Civil War

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These outstanding resources from the History Academy have been quality assured and field tested in the classroom by our panel of subject specialists. They cover topics from the causes of the English Civil War through to why did Parliament win and was Oliver Cromwell a hero or a villain. As we add more resources to the TES we will add them to this bundle so keep on checking back for updates as you will get them for free as they are added. With the exception of our bundles, all our individual resources are designed to be interactive and fun. We do not share more than the price of a good cup of coffee unless it is an especially big resources. We aim to give you value for money, whilst paying our contributors the living wage. If you would like to stay up to date, ask questions or make special requests for bundles or discounts, the you can contact us or follow us on The History Academy Facebook page. We look forward to hearing from you! Kind Regards Roy
Diamond 9: Why did Parliament Win the English Civil War?
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Diamond 9: Why did Parliament Win the English Civil War?

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This lesson has been designed to help to provide stretch and challenge for more able students to understand the main reasons why Parliament won the English Civil War.?The main activity is a diamond 9 card sort which helps them to match factors and assess was the most important. This is then consolidated with an extended writing exercise. When you purchase this resource you will be able to download a 14 slide PowerPoint and a one page Word document which includes Diamond 9 statement cards with information and headings labelled ‘Motivation,’ ‘Leadership’, ‘Navy’, ‘Mistakes’, ‘Organisation’, ‘Support’, ‘Catholics’, ‘Charles I’ and 'Discipline.'The PowerPoint includes aims, objectives, starters, plenaries, student instructions, writing frames to help support this lesson. If you are looking for something for middle and lower ability students then I have also published a card sort which can be purchased and downloaded from the TES. The aims and objectives of this lesson are: Theme: The English Civil War * Know: Why did Parliament win the English Civil War? * Understand: What different factors helped Parliament to win? * Evaluate: What was the most important reason why Parliament won? * Skills: Cause, Consequence & Collaboration WILF – What Am I Looking For? * Can You Describe: Why Parliament won the English Civil War? * Can You Explain: What different factors helped Parliament to win? * Can You Evaluate: The different factors and decide which was the most important? 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 so that you can spend more time doing the things that you want. We pay all our contributors the living wage for their work. Anyway, have fun and stay in touch via social media for the latest updates. Kind Regards Roy
Card Sort - Does the Duke of Cumberland deserve to be called the 'Butcher of Culloden'?
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Card Sort - Does the Duke of Cumberland deserve to be called the 'Butcher of Culloden'?

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This outstanding lesson on an often forgotten Georgian hero, the Duke of Cumberland, is designed to help students evaluate whether he deserves the label the ‘Butcher of Culloden.’ In the aftermath of the Battle of Culloden in 1746, he was seen as a war hero who had saved the Union and was called ‘Sweet William.’ However, his treatment of the defeated Jacobites called into question his reputation. If you are looking for a fun and interactive card sort to run alongside your own resources, then you have found it. If you are looking for a more in depth lesson with supporting materials then you can purchase the card sort with a supporting PowerPoint from our TES shop. When you purchase this lesson you will be able to download a single page Word Document, which contains two heading cards and sixteen information cards to be sorted so that students can evaluate whether the Duke of Cumberland deserves the title ‘Butcher of Culloden’ or the more generous ‘Sweet William.’ There is enough work in these resources for one lesson, which could be then finished off for homework. The aims and objectives of this lesson are: Theme: The Act of Union Know: Who was the Duke of Cumberland? Understand: What part did he play in the defeat of the Jacobite Rebellion in 1745? Evaluate: Does Cumberland deserve to be called the ‘Butcher of Culloden’? Skills: Collaboration, Cause, Consequence & Interpretation. WILF – What Am I Looking For? Can You Describe: Who was the Duke of Cumberland? Can You Explain: What part did he play in the defeat of the Jacobite Rebellion in 1745? Can You Evaluate: Does Cumberland deserve to be called the ‘Butcher of Culloden’? If you like this resource then why not check out my other resources on this topic in my TES shop. If you are looking for an in depth version which looks at what happened during the Jacobite Rebellion, then please search for the same title but without ‘Card Sort’ inserted. If you are looking for high quality resources that have been field tested in the classroom or simply have some questions or requests, then stay in touch via social media for the latest updates. You can follow ‘The History Academy’ on Facebook and You Tube 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 resources for the price of a good cup of coffee so that you can spend more time doing the things that you want. However, we do not compromise our values and pay all our contributors the living wage for their work. Kind Regards Roy
Card Sort - Was Bonnie Prince Charlie a Hero or a Villain?
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Card Sort - Was Bonnie Prince Charlie a Hero or a Villain?

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This brilliant lesson is designed to help students evaluate the personality and character of Bonnie Prince Charlie through a fun and interactive card sort. If you are looking for an in depth lesson on what happened during the Jacobite Rebellion, then we have other buying options available in our store. The young, dashing Charles Stuart stands out from the historical record and demands closer examination. To some he is a hero who represented the rebirth of an independent Scotland, whilst to others he was simply the last dying gasp of the Stuart monarchy and the lackey of the French King who was sent over to destabilise the United Kingdom. When you purchase this lesson you will be able to download two documents. The first contains the Powerpoint, which includes the aims, objectives, differentiated outcomes, starters, plenaries, information slides, historical sources, task and activities to support the card sort and its follow up activity. The second is a single page Word Document which contains two heading cards and eighteen information cards to be sorted so that students can evaluate whether Bonnie Prince Charlie was a hero or a villain. Please see the preview for more information. There is enough work in these resources for one lesson, which could be then finished off for homework. The aims and objectives of this lesson are: Theme: The Act of Union Know: Who was Bonnie Prince Charlie? Understand: What is a romantic hero? Evaluate: Was Bonnie Prince Charlie a hero or a villain? Skills: Source Analysis, Cause, Consequence & Collaboration WILF – What Am I Looking For? Can You Describe: Who was Bonnie Prince Charlie was and what he achieved? Can You Explain: What is a romantic hero? Can You Evaluate: Was Bonnie Prince Charlie a hero or a villain? If you like this resource then why not check out my other resources on this topic in my TES shop. If you are looking for an in depth version which looks at what happened during the Jacobite Rebellion, then please search for the same title but without ‘Card Sort’ inserted. If you like this resource then why not check out our TES shop, where you can find similar resources that have been bundled to provide you with further savings. You can also follow ‘The History Academy’ on Facebook and You Tube 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 resources for the price of a good cup of coffee so that you can spend more time doing the things that you want. However, we do not compromise our values and pay all our contributors the living wage for their work. Anyway, have fun and stay in touch via social media for the latest updates. Kind Regards Roy
Card Sort - Henry VII problems and solutions in 1485
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Card Sort - Henry VII problems and solutions in 1485

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This fun and interactive resource has been designed to help students studying the problems facing Henry VII and how he solved them? It is suitable for a range of learners and can be used alongside any main stream textbook or resource on this topic. It also makes a great homework or revision activity. When you purchase this resource you will be able to download a one page card sort which includes an objective, instructions, six problems including marriage, legitimate heirs, money, pretenders, foreign relations, power and control. These can be matched up with ten solution cards. This resource also includes an extension exercise. The aims and objectives of this lesson are: Theme: The reign of Henry VII, 1485 - 1509 Know: What problems faced Henry VII when he became King in 1485? Understand: Which problems were linked to money, religion, relations with other countries, marriage and legitimacy? Evaluate: Which problems posed the greatest threat to Henry VII and how successfully did he solve them? WILF – What Am I Looking For? Identify & describe: What problems did Henry VII face in 1485? Explain: Which problems were linked to money, marriage, legitimacy, revenge, power and control? Analyse: Which problem posed the greatest threat to Henry VII and how successfully did he solve them? If you like this resource then why not check out our TES shop, where you can find similar resources that have been bundled to provide you with further savings. You can also follow ‘The History Academy’ on Facebook and You Tube 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 resources for the price of a good cup of coffee so that you can spend more time doing the things that you want. However, we do not compromise our values and pay all our contributors the living wage for their work. So if you share our values and are looking for high quality resources that have been field tested in the classroom or simply have some questions or requests, then stay in touch via social media for the latest updates. Kind Regards Roy
The Story of Queen Boudica - Card Sort
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The Story of Queen Boudica - Card Sort

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This fun and interactive lesson looks at the story of Queen Boudica’s Rebellion. The main activity is a card sort is designed to help students understand the key events and chronology surrounding the life if Queen Boudica. The information in the card sort is designed to run along side any main stream text book or video clip on her story, but I have also provided a detailed PowerPoint to accompany the card sort. I originally designed this activity as a starter / plenary for my lower ability Year 7 students studying the Roman Empire, but I have written the information cards so that could be easily accessed by lower ability students at KS2. I have also uploaded it into Word document so you can differentiate it further if you need to suit the individual needs of your students. When you purchase this resource you will be able to download a PowerPoint with 14 slides and a single page Word document which includes a learning objective and fourteen cards to be cut out and sorted chronologically. I would advise that students feedback their results before sticking them into their book. The Powerpoint includes aims, objectives, information slides, tasks, activities, historical sources and video links. The aims and objectives for this lesson are: Theme: Roman Britain Know: What happened during Boudica’s Rebellion in AD 60 Understand: Why the Iceni rose up against the Romans? Evaluate: Why are historians interested in the story of Boudica? Skills: Cause, Consequence, Chronology & Collaboration WILF – What Am I Looking For? Can You Describe: What happened during Boudica’s Revolt? Can You Explain: Why the Iceni rose up against the Romans? Can You Evaluate: Why are historians interested in the story of Boudica? 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
Card Sort - What is the difference between Democracy and Autocracy?
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Card Sort - What is the difference between Democracy and Autocracy?

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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
Literacy - Persuasive Speech Mat
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Literacy - Persuasive Speech Mat

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This single page literacy mat is designed to help students produce either a persuasive piece of writing or a speech. As you can see from the preview, students are given a series of sentence starters to help them scaffold their answers. This is a tried and tested resource which works brilliantly with students of all abilities. As a history teacher, I often use this mat with my students to write formal letter of complaint to General Haig about conditions in the trenches or to write a persuasive letter to a Norman Lord recommending why he should replace his Motte and Bailey Castle with a Square Keep. This resource has been so successful that it has been adopted by our English Faculty and spread around both the LEA and our Trust. This is a brilliant resource which works with all ages and abilities. Most people print off a set either in A4 and laminate them. It also makes an excellent classroom display when printed off on A3. 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 so that you can spend more time doing the things that you want. Anyway, have fun with this outstanding resource and stay in touch via social media. Kind Regards Roy
Card Sort - Source Analysis  Dissolution of the Monasteries
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Card Sort - Source Analysis Dissolution of the Monasteries

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This fun, kinesthetic and engaging lesson on the Dissolution of the Monasteries has been field tested and refined over many years. It focuses on source evaluation by getting students to investigate via the card sort whether or not the monks were breaking the monastic rules of St Benedict. In the first round students are presented with six sources taken from Cromwell’s inspectors’ reports, whilst in the second round they are given impartial information taken from other historical sources . By the end of the lesson students will have a better understanding of NOP source analysis skills and will be able to make a balanced judgement on the reliability of the inspectors reports and how their purpose was linked to Henry VIII 's desire to close the monasteries. When you purchase this resource you will be able to download a 15 slide PowerPoint Presentation which includes aims, objectives, starters, plenaries, tasks, activities, video links, information slides as well as historical sources on the dissolution of the monasteries. You will also be able to download a two page Word Document which includes instructions, activities, questions, two heading cards labeled ‘They followed the rules’ and ‘They were breaking the rules’, as well as twelve historical sources which can be cut out and sorted or annotated with a key. Depending upon the ability of your students you can spend between one and two lessons on this topic. If you are only have one lesson for this topic you could focus on round one and set the second round for homework. The aims and objectives for this lesson are: Know: Why the monasteries were dissolved by Henry VIII? Understand: How the inspectors’ reports were used to justify closing them down? Evaluate: A range of sources and critically evaluate their usefulness? Skills: Source Analysis & Cause, Consequence WILF – What Am I Looking For? Can You Identify: Why the monasteries were dissolved? Can You Explain: How useful a source is for learning why the monasteries were closed? Can You Apply: Your knowledge and use it to critically analyse source information and evaluate how reliable it is? 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. Kind Regards Roy
Market Place Activity - How successful was Edward VI?
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Market Place Activity - How successful was Edward VI?

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Its not easy finding good resources on Edward VI and his role in the Reformation. This fun and interactive lesson is designed to help students assess how successful his reign was for the short time he was in power. The lesson begins by getting students to review the problems that he faced at the start of his lesson and to classify them into economic, religious, political and succession. This is followed up by a market place activity that looks at the changes he made during his reign and finishes off with a series of activities that get students to assess how successful he was at solving the problems that faced him as King. When you purchase this lesson, you will be able to download a 26 slide PowerPoint Presentation that contains aims, objectives, differentiated outcomes, information slides, activities, historical sources, starters and plenaries on the reign of Edward VI. The PowerPoint also contains slides and templates for photocopying. Please see the preview for more information, but note that some slides have been missed out. This is lesson is suitable for lower middle to upper ability students. The market place activity sides have been ragged and I have produced a core and foundation version of Edward VI’s problems. The aims and objectives are: Theme: The Reformation Know: What problems faced Edward VI during his reign? Understand: How did his changes affect the lives of people in England? Evaluate: How successfully did Edward VI solve his problems? Skills: Source Analysis, Cause, Consequence & Collaboration WILF – What Am I Looking For? Can You Identify: What problems faced Edward VI whilst he was King ? Can You Explain: How his changes affected the lives of people in England? Evaluate: How successfully did Edward VI solve his problems? If you like this resource then why not check out our TES shop, where you can find similar resources that have been bundled to provide you with further savings. You can also follow ‘The History Academy on Facebook and You Tube 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 resources for the price of a good cup of coffee so that you can spend more time doing the things that you want. However, we do not compromise our values and pay all our contributors the living wage for their work. Kind Regards Roy
How successful was the reign of Edward VI?
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How successful was the reign of Edward VI?

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This fun and interactive lesson is designed to help students assess how successful Edward VI reign was for the short time he was in power. It looks at the problems that he faced and the solutions that were put in place using market place activity, sometimes known as gather and share. The lesson begins by getting students to review the problems that he faced at the start of his lesson and to classify them into economic, religious, political and succession. This is followed up by a market place activity that looks at the changes he made during his reign and finishes off with a series of activities that get students to assess how successful he was at solving the problems that faced him as King. When you purchase this lesson, you will be able to download a 26 slide PowerPoint Presentation that contains aims, objectives, differentiated outcomes, information slides, activities, historical sources, starters and plenaries on the reign of Edward VI. The PowerPoint also contains slides and templates for photocopying. Please see the preview for more information, but note that some slides have been missed out. This is lesson is suitable for lower middle to upper ability students. The market place activity sides have been ragged and I have produced a core and foundation version of Edward VI’s problems. The aims and objectives are: Theme: The Reformation Know: What problems faced Edward VI during his reign? Understand: How did his changes affect the lives of people in England? Evaluate: How successfully did Edward VI solve his problems? Skills: Source Analysis, Cause, Consequence & Collaboration WILF – What Am I Looking For? Can You Identify: What problems faced Edward VI whilst he was King ? Can You Explain: How his changes affected the lives of people in England? Evaluate: How successfully did Edward VI solve his problems? If you like this resource then why not check out our TES shop, where you can find similar resources that have been bundled to provide you with further savings. You can also follow ‘The History Academy�� on Facebook and You Tube 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 resources for the price of a good cup of coffee so that you can spend more time doing the things that you want. However, we do not compromise our values and pay all our contributors the living wage for their work. Kind Regards Roy
Market Place Activity: Native American beliefs
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Market Place Activity: Native American beliefs

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This beautifully illustrated market place activity on Native American beliefs is aimed at middle to upper ability students. The information slides for the market place activity look at their beliefs about the land, circles, clans, moieties, spiritualism and the spirit World and how they affected the way in which they lived their lives. These ideas are then consolidated through various feedback activities that you can see in the preview including a blank table that can be edited for class feedback, to a completed version that can also be used for improving student responses and a heads and tails activity. When you purchase this lesson, you will be able to download 19 slide PowerPoint which includes the aims, objectives, differentiated outcomes, starters, plenaries, information slides , historical sources, tasks, activities and templates for the lesson. For more information, please see the preview slides. The aims and objectives of this lesson are: Know: What beliefs did Native Americans believe? Understand: Native American beliefs about nature and the land? Evaluate: How did their beliefs affect their way of life? Skills: Source Analysis, Cause, Consequence & Collaboration WILF – What Am I Looking For? Can You Identify: What Native Americans believed? Can You Explain: Native American beliefs about nature and the land? Evaluate: How did their beliefs affect their way of life? If you like this lesson then why not check out our TES shop, where you can find similar resources that have been bundled to provide you with further savings. You can also follow ‘The History Academy on Facebook and YouTube 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 resources for the price of a good cup of coffee so that you can spend more time doing the things that you want. However, we do not compromise our values and pay all our contributors the living wage for their work. Kind Regards Roy
Worksheet: Character and Personality of Julius Caesar
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Worksheet: Character and Personality of Julius Caesar

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This is outstanding resource have been field tested and finely tuned in the classroom over many years. It is a source investigation into the personality and character of Julius Caesar. The main task is to summarise what can be learnt from the sources and then to transfer that information onto a labelled diagram of Julius Caesar. This is then followed up by a supported question on which source is the most valuable to find out about the personality of Julius Cesar. If you are looking for a full lesson with a PowerPoint on this lesson, then check out my lesson on 'What sort of leader was Julius Caesar? When you purchase this resource you will be able to download a two page worksheet saved in Word and as a PDF. You will also be able to download a template of Julius Caesar which can be labelled and annotated as part of task 2. There are three copies per page so you’ll need 10 for a class of 30. The aims and objectives of this lesson are: Theme: The Roman Empire Know: Who was Julius Caesar? Understand: How did his personality affect his role as Caesar of Rome? Evaluate: Historical sources to create an accurate image of Julius Caesar? Skills: Source Analysis, Collaboration WILF – What Am I Looking For? Can You Describe: Who Julius Caesar was and aspects of his personality? Can You Explain: How his personality affected his role as Caesar of Rome? Can You Evaluate: Historical sources to create an accurate image of Julius Caesar? If you like this lesson then why not check out our TES shop, where you can find similar resources that have been bundled to provide you with further savings. You can also follow ‘The History Academy on Facebook and YouTube 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 resources for the price of a good cup of coffee so that you can spend more time doing the things that you want. However, we do not compromise our values and pay all our contributors the living wage for their work. Kind Regards Roy
Worksheet - Queen Boudica's Rebellion
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Worksheet - Queen Boudica's Rebellion

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This KS3 resource looks at Queen Boudica’s Rebellion in AD 60 - 61. It covers the causes, events and consequences of what during her attempt to overthrow the Roman conquest of Britain. It is aimed at middle to upper ability students, but also contains differentiated tasks which are also suitable for SEND and KS2 students. When you purchase this resource, you will be able to download a three page worksheet that has been saved in both Word and PDF. It contains information, historical sources, images, tasks and activities covering Queen Boudica’s Rebellion. The tasks include a missing word activity on what happened, a Venn diagram activity comparing Roman and Celtic soldiers and a source analysis of Tacitus, a Roman Historians account of why the rebellion took place. Ideally, students should have already studied the Roman Army and the Roman invasion of Britain. The aims and objectives of this lesson are: Theme: Roman Britain Know: Who was Queen Boudica? Understand: Why did the Iceni tribe revolt against Roman rule? Evaluate: Why did Queen Boudica’s Rebellion in AD 60 fail? Skills: Source Analysis, Cause, Consequence & Collaboration WILF – What Am I Looking For? Can You Describe: Who Queen Boudica was? Can You Explain: Why the Iceni tribe revolted against Roman rule? Can You Evaluate: Why did Queen Boudica’s Rebellion fail? If you like this lesson then why not check out our TES shop, where you can find similar resources that have been bundled to provide you with further savings. You can also follow ‘The History Academy on Facebook and YouTube 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 resources for the price of a good cup of coffee so that you can spend more time doing the things that you want. However, we do not compromise our values and pay all our contributors the living wage for their work. Kind Regards Roy
Origins of anti-Semitism in Germany 1880 - 1920
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Origins of anti-Semitism in Germany 1880 - 1920

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This worksheet was originally written for a series of AQA KS4 coursework lessons on how the ‘status’’ and ‘position’ of Jews changed in Europe 1880 - 1920. I have updated the resource and redesigned this lesson so it serves as an introduction to anti-Semitism in Weimar Germany. The content of the lesson outlines the origins of anti-Semitism in Medieval and Reformation Germany and then focuses on its revival in 1880 and how it evolved as a result of the impact of the First World War and the crisis that Germany was facing in the early years of the Weimar Republic. The questions, graphic organiser and card sorts are all aimed to get students to analyse the sources and evaluate how the events impacted the ‘status’ and 'position of German Jews. When you purchase this resource you will be able to download both a Word and PDF version of the worksheet and the supporting graphic organiser and card sort. This particular version is our budget version, for a bit more you can buy the fun and interactive PowerPoint that accompanies the lesson. This resource is suitable for KS4, but is frequently used by Sixth Form students studying the topic at A Level so we uploaded this version to make it more affordable. You can also download from the TES our free resources on anti-Semitism in France and Russia covering the same period and our ever popular 'Anti-Semitism in Germany 1919 - 1945 booklet. If you wish to know more, then please see the preview files. The aims and objectives of this lesson are: Theme: Anti-Semitism Know: What were the origins of anti-Semitism in Germany? Understand: How the impact of key events affected the ‘position’ and ‘status’ of German Jews Evaluate: What was the ‘status’ and ‘position’ of German Jews in 1920? Skills: Source Analysis, Cause, Consequence & Collaboration WILF – What Am I Looking For? Can You Describe: What were the origins of anti-Semitism in Germany? Can You Explain: The impact of key events on the ‘position’ and ‘status’ of German Jews? Can You Evaluate: The ‘status’ and ‘position’ of German Jews in 1920? If you like this resource then why not check out our TES shop, where you can find similar resources that have been bundled to provide you with further savings. You can also follow ‘The History Academy�� on Facebook and You Tube 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 resources for the price of a good cup of coffee so that you can spend more time doing the things that matter. However, we do not compromise our values and pay all our contributors the living wage for their work. Kind Regards Roy
Market Place Activity: Roman Society - Who was a typical Roman?
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Market Place Activity: Roman Society - Who was a typical Roman?

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This fun and active learning lesson has been designed to help students investigate who was a typical Roman through a market place activity on Roman Society. This is followed up by a selection of optional activities including writing an essay on who was a typical Roman, a knowledge quiz or a heads and tails activity, depending upon the ability of your class. This lesson is designed to get your students out of their chairs, moving around and working together. The idea is to print off the information slides and post them around your classroom for your students to gather and share or print enough of them for group work. When you purchase this lesson, you will be able to download a 27 slide PowerPoint Presentation which includes information slides, historical sources, starters, plenaries, tasks, activities, templates, writing frames, model answers as well as links to relevant video clips. For stretch and challenge, I have also included an extension slide on a day in the life of a slave. This slide could be given as to a SEND student to work through with their TA. I have also uploaded a PDF version for people who may not have PowerPoint. I’ve also included two possible homework tasks, including designing a Roman Values Poster to contrast with the British Values provided at the start of the lesson. For more information, please see the preview. The topics covered are Emperors, Senators, Freemen, Freedmen and Freedwomen and finally Roman Slaves. The aims and objectives are: Theme: The Roman Empire Know: What was the structure of Roman Society? Understand: How was power and wealth shared out in Roman Society? Analyse: Who was a typical Roman? Skills: Source Analysis, Cause, Consequence & Collaboration WILF – What Am I Looking For? Can You Describe: What was the structure of Roman Society? Can You Explain: How was power and wealth shared out in Roman Society? Can You Evaluate: Who was a typical Roman? If you like these resources then why not check out our TES shop, where you can find similar resources that have been bundled to provide you with further savings. You can also follow ‘The History Academy on Facebook and YouTube 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 resources for the price of a good cup of coffee so that you can spend more time doing the things that you want. However, we do not compromise our values and pay all our contributors the living wage for their work. Kind Regards Roy
Market Place Activity: Roman Public Health
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Market Place Activity: Roman Public Health

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This fun and interactive lesson has been designed to help students investigate public health in the Roman Empire through a market place activity. This is followed up a selection of optional activities including writing a report on public health, a knowledge quiz or a heads and tails activity, depending upon the ability of your class. This lesson is designed to get your students out of their chairs, moving around and working together. The idea is to print off the information slides and post them around your classroom for your students to gather and share or print enough of them off for group work. When you purchase this lesson, you will be able to download a 24 slide PowerPoint Presentation which includes information slides, historical sources, starters, plenaries, tasks, activities, templates as well as links to relevant video clips. For stretch and challenge, I have also included an extension slide on Roman Baths. I have also uploaded a PDF version for people who may not have PowerPoint. For more information, please see the preview. The topics covered are aqueducts, fountains, cisterns, lead pipes, sewers, cemeteries, public toilets and baths. The aims and objectives are: Theme: The Roman Empire Know: What is public health? Understand: Why Roman leaders invested in public health? Analyse: How successful were the Romans at improving public health? Skills: Source Analysis, Cause, Consequence & Collaboration WILF – What Am I Looking For? Can You Describe: What is public health? Can You Explain: Why Roman leaders invested in public health? Can You Evaluate: How successful were the Romans at improving public health? If you like these resources then why not check out our TES shop, where you can find similar resources that have been bundled to provide you with further savings. You can also follow ‘The History Academy on Facebook and YouTube 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 resources for the price of a good cup of coffee so that you can spend more time doing the things that you want. However, we do not compromise our values and pay all our contributors the living wage for their work. Kind Regards Roy
Market Place Activity: Roman Religious Beliefs
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Market Place Activity: Roman Religious Beliefs

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This market place activity has been designed to help students investigate how Roman religious beliefs changed over a thousand year period by getting them out of their chairs, moving around and working together. The idea is to print off the information slides and post them around your classroom for your students to gather and share or print enough of them off for group work. This is followed up by a selection of activities including completing a pro and con activity and extended answer on how tolerant were Roman religious beliefs. When you purchase this lesson, you will be able to download a 30 slide PowerPoint Presentation which includes information slides, historical sources, starters, plenaries, tasks, activities, writing frames, templates, as well as links to relevant video clips. Depending upon the ability of your class, I have also included drag and drop, heads and tails and missing word activities that can be used instead of the extended writing activity. I have also uploaded a PDF version for people who may not have PowerPoint. For more information, please see the preview. The topics covered are household spirits, Roman gods and goddesses, Emperor worship, priests and priestesses, mystery religions, Mithras, and Christianity. Theme: The Roman Society Know: Which gods and goddesses did the Romans worship? Understand: Why did Roman religious beliefs change over time? Analyse: How tolerant were Roman religious beliefs? Skills: Source Analysis, Cause, Consequence, Change, Continuity & Collaboration WILF – What Am I Looking For? Can You Describe: Which gods and goddesses did the Romans worship? Can You Explain: Why did Roman religious beliefs change over time? Can You Evaluate: How tolerant were Roman religious beliefs? If you like these resources then why not check out our TES shop, where you can find similar resources that have been bundled to provide you with further savings. You can also follow ‘The History Academy on Facebook and YouTube 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 resources for the price of a good cup of coffee so that you can spend more time doing the things that you want. However, we do not compromise our values and pay all our contributors the living wage for their work. Kind Regards Roy
How far was the British Monarch responsible for the Slave Trade?
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How far was the British Monarch responsible for the Slave Trade?

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This lesson has been designed around the topical issue on how far was the British Monarchy responsible for the Slave Trade? It can be used with all abilities as part of a history lesson or as tutor time activity. The main task involves assessing the historical evidence through a card sort exercise. This can be cut out and stuck into their books or completed by students creating a colour code or key. The lesson finishes off with a ‘Post-it’ note continuum line class voting exercise but could easily be extended with an essay, letter or speech writing exercise. When you purchase this resource you will be able to download a 12 slide PowerPoint Presentation which includes aims, objectives, starters, plenaries, tasks, activities, video links, information slides as well as historical sources on Britain’s involvement in the Slave Trade. You will also be able to download a one page Word Document which includes instructions, activities, questions, two heading cards labeled ‘The British monarchy is responsible’ and ‘The British Monarchy is not responsible’, as well as fourteen information cards which can be cut out and sorted or annotated with a key. We have also uploaded both documents as PDFs. For further information, please see the preview. The aims and objectives for this lesson are: Theme: The Slave Trade & the British Monarch Know: What was the Transatlantic Slave Trade? Understand: How did Britain get involved in the Slave Trade? Evaluate: How far was the British Monarchy responsible for the Slave Trade? Skills: Source Analysis, Cause, Consequence & Collaboration WILF – What Am I Looking For? Can You Describe: What was the Transatlantic Slave Trade? Can You Explain: How did Britain get involved in the Slave Trade? Can You Evaluate: How far was the British Monarchy responsible ? If you like this resource then why not check out my other resources on this topic in my TES shop. You can also follow ‘The History Academy’ on Twitter, Google Plus, YouTube and Facebook for the latest updates or even to get in touch and chat about how you have used this resource or to ask questions. We aim to produce cheap and affordable resources for the price of a good cup of coffee so that you can spend more time doing the things that you want. All our authors are paid the living wage so when you purchase our resources you are buying into our shared values of fair play and decency. Anyway, have fun and stay in touch via social media for the latest updates. Kind Regards Roy