This lesson looks at several key issues surrounding the trail of Sacco and Vanzetti and includes a wide range of contemporary and modern sources to help the learner make up their own min. The aims, objectives and differentiated outcomes are: Theme: The Dark side of the Boom Know: Who were Sacco and Vanzetti and what were they accused of? Understand: How fair was their trail? Understand: Why were some Americans afraid of the new immigrants? Evaluate: How tolerant was the USA in the 1920s? Skills: Cause, Consequence, Source Evaluation & judgement What Am I Looking For this lesson? Identify / Describe – Who were Sacco & Vanzetti? Explain – How fair was their trial and investigation ? Analyse – begin to form a judgement on how tolerant was US society in the 1920s? There are 6 activities built into the lesson including a snowballing starter, an OCR style source question with a pupil mark scheme, a persuasive speech literacy activity for their defence or prosecution, a Venn dig ram source analysis on contemporary reactions, an evidence review sheet on their innocence or guilt and finally an OCR 6 mark question with a mark scheme on 'why were Sacco and Vanzetti executed.' I have been observed several times with this resource and have had this lesson graded as outstanding. I have also included a persuasive literacy mat to help students phrase their speeches. 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 assessment for learning resource uses OCR past paper questions and student mark schemes that can be used to help assess and develop your learners understanding of the terms, impact and the German reaction to the Treaty of Versailles. The questions include, what is the message, describe, explain and essay style questions on this topic. The student mark schemes can be used to get your students to peer assess their work with purple pens to help cut down your marking and make you look good :-) If you like this resource, why not also download my revision / study guide on this topic as well. 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 assessment for learning resource uses Oxford and Cambridge exam board'spast paper questions and student mark schemes that can be used to help assess and develop your learners understanding of the terms, impact and the German reaction to the Treaty of Versailles. The questions include, what is the message, describe, explain and essay style questions on this topic. The student mark schemes can be used to get your students to peer assess their work with purple pens to help cut down your marking and make you look good :-) If you like this resource, why not also download my revision / study guide on this topic as well. 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 has been designed to help students understand the Treaty of Vesailles and why the Germans felt humiliated by its terms. This lesson is suitable for low and middle ability students at KS3 and KS4. The activities include a graphic organiser that gets students to discuss and make notes on react term and explain why many Germans would dislike a particular change. It also includes a pro and con organiser that gets students to sort through a series of statements to help them assess whether the Treaty of Versailles was fair. If you are interested in delving deeper into this topic, then this lesson can be purchased as bundled discount along with lessons on this topic from my TES shop. When you purchase these resources you will be able to download a worksheet and an accompanying PowerPoint. The worksheet includes information, sources, graphic organisers, tasks and activities. The PowerPoint includes aims, objectives, differentiated outsomes, starters, information slides, historical sources, pictures, diagrams, tasks and activities to support the lesson. Please see the preview for further information. The aims and objectives for these resources are as follows: Theme: The Impact of the First World War Know: What were the terms of the Treaty of Versailles? Understand: How were they supposed to stop Germany starting another war? Evaluate: How fair was the Treaty of Versailles? Skills: Source Analysis, Cause, Consequence & Collaboration WILF – What Am I Looking For? Identify & describe: The terms of the Treaty of Versailles? Explain: How were they supposed to stop Germany starting another war? Analyse: How fair was the Treaty of Versailles? If you like this resource then why not check out my other resources on the First World War 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 has been created to help students understand the aims of the peacemakers at Versailles in 1919. There are a series of tasks and activities built into the lesson, but the final outcome is to test students understanding by getting them to compare and contrast the aims of the peacemakers into a Triple Venn diagram. This engaging lesson is suitable for the full range of ability and designed to work along side the any mainstream textbook or video on the Treaty of Versailles. However, I have included a detailed PP to accompany the main resource. If you are interested in delving deeper into this topic, then this lesson can be purchased as bundled discount along with lessons on the Treaty of Versailles and downloaded from my online shop. When you purchase these resources you will be able to download a three page worksheet and an accompanying PowerPoint. The worksheet includes two pages of information and sources as well as a third activities page with the triple Venn diagram activity The twenty slide PowerPoint includes a ‘snowballing’ and a ‘buzz and go starter’ as well information slides, historical sources, pictures, diagrams, tasks and activities to support the lesson. The PowerPoint also includes aims, objectives, differentiated outcomes, graphic organisers, thinking skill templates and a plenary. The aims and objectives for these resources are as follows: Theme: The Treaty of Versailles, 1919 Know: What were the aims of the peacemakers at Versailles in 1919? Understand: What impact did the First World War have on each of the Allies? Evaluate: How far did the FWW influence the aims of each country? Skills: Source Analysis, Cause, Consequence & Collaboration WILF – What Am I Looking For? Identify & describe: The aims of each peacemaker at Versailles. Explain: What impact did the First World War have on each of the allies? Analyse: How far were the aims of the peacemakers influenced by the war? If you like this resource then why not check out my other resources on international relations 1919 - 1990 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 has been designed to help students understand the Treaty of Vesailles and why the Germans felt humiliated by its terms. This lesson is suitable for low and middle ability students at KS3 and KS4. The activities include a graphic organiser that gets students to discuss and make notes on react term and explain why many Germans would dislike a particular change. It also includes a pro and con organiser that gets students to sort through a series of statements to help them assess whether the Treaty of Versailles was fair. If you are interested in delving deeper into this topic, then this lesson can be purchased as bundled discount along with lessons on this topic from my TES shop. When you purchase these resources you will be able to download a worksheet and an accompanying PowerPoint. The worksheet includes information, sources, graphic organisers, tasks and activities. The PowerPoint includes aims, objectives, differentiated outsomes, starters, information slides, historical sources, pictures, diagrams, tasks and activities to support the lesson. Please see the preview for further information. The aims and objectives for these resources are as follows: Theme: The Impact of the First World War Know: What were the terms of the Treaty of Versailles? Understand: How were they supposed to stop Germany starting another war? Evaluate: How fair was the Treaty of Versailles? Skills: Source Analysis, Cause, Consequence & Collaboration WILF – What Am I Looking For? Identify & describe: The terms of the Treaty of Versailles? Explain: How were they supposed to stop Germany starting another war? Analyse: How fair was the Treaty of Versailles? If you like this resource then why not check out my other resources on the First World War 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 resource is designed for foundation and middle ability students. It contains a range of engaging activities to help students understand what happened at the end of the First World War including topics such as , armistice, the cease fire and the end of the war, impact of the war on the allies, the terms of the Treaty of Versailles and reaction to it in both Britain and Germany. The questions, tasks and activities are pretty straight forward and include missing word activities as well as simple questions, which develop in difficulty as the learner moves through them. The PP contains additional tasks along with graphic organisers in order to extend their understanding and provide support for writing extended answers. At the end of the booklet, I have included some source analysis questions. There is enough work in this booklet for about 6/7 lessons. When you purchase this resource, you will be able to download four word documents which can printed off either separately or as a booklet. You will also be able to download two accompanying PowerPoints which include aims, objectives, differentiated outcomes, starters, plenaries, templates, information slides, tasks and activities. Both resources also includes cartoons, maps and both primary and secondary sources on the relevant topics. The overarching aims and objectives of these resources are: Theme: The Treaty of Versailles Know: Why did the allies force Germany to sign the Treaty of Versailles? Understand: How were the terms of the treaty designed to prevent another war? Evaluate: Why did the Germans feel humiliated by the Treaty of Versailles? WILF - What Am I Looking For? Identify & Describe: Why did the allies force Germany to sign the Treaty of Versailles? Explain: How were the terms of the treaty designed to prevent another war? Analyse: Why did the Germans feel humiliated by the Treaty of Versailles? 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 study / revision resources address two key two key questions: why did the Italians invade Abyssinia and why did the League of Nations fail to stop them? The learning objectives are as follows: Theme: Why did the League of Nations fail? Know: What role did Italy play in the League of Nations? Understand: Why did Italy invade Abyssinia? Evaluate: Why did the League fail to stop the Italian invasion? Skills: Cause, Consequence, Source Evaluation & judgement What Am I Looking For this lesson? Identify / Describe – What problems faced Italy in the 1930s? Explain – Why did the Italians invade Abyssinia? Analyse – begin to form a judgement on why the League eventually failed? This resource includes key, information, maps, diagrams, activities, DART strategies for SEN, OCR past paper questions and student mark schemes for peer and self assessment. This resource can be easily adapted to suit any exam board and also makes an excellent revision and homework resources that are suitable for all learners. The worksheet includes the information in easily accessible form , revision activities, two graphic organisers, a thinking skills review triangle, a heads and tails activity and 3 past paper questions with question guides as well as student mark schemes. Everything can be easily adapted but is ready to use and produced to a high standard. 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

These resources address to key two key questions, why did the Japanese invade and why did the League fail to stop them? The learning objectives are as follows: Theme: Why did the League of Nations fail? Know: What role did Japan play in the League of Nations? Understand: Why did Japan invade Manchuria? Evaluate: Why did the League fail to stop the Japanese invasion? Skills: Cause, Consequence, Source Evaluation & judgement What Am I Looking For this lesson? Identify / Describe – What problems faced Japan in the 1930s? Explain – Why did the Japanese invade Manchuria? Analyse – begin to form a judgement on why the League eventually failed? Both these accompanying resources includes information, maps, photographs from the time, primary and secondary sources, OCR past paper questions and student mark schemes for peer and self assessment. These resources can be easily adapted to suit any exam board and make excellent teaching, revision and homework materials that are suitable for foundation and core. The PowerPoint contains all the learning objectives, differentiated outcomes, starters and mini plenaries. The worksheet includes the information in easily accessible form , revision activities, graphic organisers, thinking skills review triangles and 6 past paper questions with question guides as well as student mark schemes. Everything can be easily adapted but is ready to use and produced to a high standard. Kind Regards Roy

This study / revision resources address two key two key questions: why did Italy invade Abyssinia and why did the League fail to stop them? The learning objectives are as follows: Theme: Why did the League of Nations fail? Know: What role did Italy play in the League of Nations? Understand: Why did Italy invade Abyssinia? Evaluate: Why did the League fail to stop the Italian invasion? Skills: Cause, Consequence, Source Evaluation & judgement What Am I Looking For this lesson? Identify / Describe – What problems faced Italy in the 1930s? Explain – Why did the Italians invade Abyssinia? Analyse – begin to form a judgement on why the League eventually failed? This resource includes key, information, maps, diagrams, activities, DART strategies for SEN, Oxford and Cambridge Exam Board past paper questions and student mark schemes for peer and self assessment. This resource can be easily adapted to suit any exam board and also makes an excellent revision and homework resources that are suitable for all learners. The worksheet includes the information in easily accessible form , revision activities, two graphic organisers, a thinking skills review triangle, a heads and tails activity and 3 past paper questions with question guides as well as student mark schemes. Everything can be easily adapted in 'Word' but is ready to use and produced to a high standard. 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

The great little card sort is designed to get students to match the key historical words with their meaning or definition. This could be used as a fun starter to check what they already know or as a plenary or mini plenary to check what they have learnt whilst teaching this topic. The instructions on the sheet are as follows: Option 1: Cut out the cards and match them to their correct meanings or definitions. Option 2: Match the cards with their correct meaning and then write them out as a complete sentence. 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

The great little card sort is designed to get students to match the key words from Roman society with their meaning or definition. This could be used as a fun starter to check what they already know or as a plenary or mini plenary to check what they have learnt whilst teaching this topic. The instructions on the sheet are as follows: Option 1: Cut out the cards and match them to their correct meanings or definitions. Option 2: Match the cards with their correct meaning and then write them out as a complete sentence. 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 clever little card sort can be used as a starter or plenary exercise on the impact of the Roman invasion of Britain in AD 43. Students have two headings and have to cut out the cards and sort them under one of two headings, Britain before the Roman invasion and Britain after the invasion. For more able students I have included an extension exercise or discussion point for the class asking them to assess whether life for ordinary people improved or got worse after the invasion. If you have an especially bright group, you could ask them to create a key to identify which cards were to do with religion, money, transport or power. 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 and stay in touch via social media for the latest updates. Kind Regards Roy

This clever little card sort can be used as a starter or plenary exercise on the impact of the Norman invasion of Britain in 1066 Students have two headings and have to cut out the cards and sort them under one of two headings, Britain before the Norman invasion and Britain after the invasion. For more able students I have included an extension exercise or discussion point for the class asking them to assess whether life for ordinary people improved or got worse after the invasion. If you have an especially bright group, you could ask them to create a key to identify which cards were to do with religion, money, society or power. 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

The great little card sort is designed to get students to match the key words from Roman society with their meaning or definition. This could be used as a fun starter to check what they already know or as a plenary or mini plenary to check what they have learnt whilst teaching this topic. The instructions on the sheet are as follows: Option 1: Cut out the cards and match them to their correct meanings or definitions. Option 2: Match the cards with their correct meaning and then write them out as a complete sentence. 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 card sort is great way to get students to sort through the causes and consequences of the death of Thomas Becket in 1170. It is designed to fit around any text book or video on this topic and provides support for lower and middle ability students. Students are given eight cards with the causes and consequences mixed up and two headings labelled causes and consequences. This should take a core group no more than 10 minutes before feeding back and then sticking their cards into their books, whereas a low ability group might take 15 minutes. The process can be speeded up by getting students to create a key, rather than curring out the cards and then sticking the sheet into their books. This active learning activity makes a great starter, mini plenary and plenary. When you purchase this activity, you will be able to download a single page Word document, which can be edited to suit your own students. I would personally read a text book, worksheet or watch a video clip before attempting the activity. I have also included a basic six slide PowerPoint to help facilitate the card sort, it includes aims, objectives, differentiated outcomes, two starters, one plenary, an activity page, a video link and a template. If you are looking for a Worksheet and Powerpoint to accompany this lesson, then check out this link on our TES shop: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-13021853 The aims and objectives of this lesson would be: 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 card sort is great way to get students to sort through the causes and consequences of the murder of Thomas Becket. It is designed to fit around any main stream text book or video on this topic and provides differentiated support for lower and middle ability students. Students are given eight cards with the causes and consequences mixed up and two headings labelled causes and consequences. This should take a core group no more than 10 minutes before feeding back and then sticking their cards into their books, whereas a low ability group might take 15 minutes. The process can be speeded up by getting students to create a key, rather than curring out the cards and then sticking the sheet into their books. This active learning activity makes a great starter, mini plenary and plenary. When you purchase this activity, you will be able to download a single page Word document, which can be edited to suit your own students. I would personally read a text book, worksheet or watch a video clip before attempting the activity. I have also included a straightforward six slide PowerPoint to help facilitate the card sort, it includes aims, objectives, differentiated outcomes, two starters, one plenary, an activity page, a video link and a template. If you are looking for a Worksheet and Powerpoint to accompany this lesson, then check out this link on our TES shop: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-13021853 The aims and objectives of this lesson would be: 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

When you purchase this lesson, you will be able to download a single page word document, which contains 10 cards to be sorted, along with their instructions. You will also be able to download an accompanying PowerPoint, that has been designed to facilitate the card sorts and help consolidate the learning through an extended answer on what were the main causes of the Peasants Revolt in 1381. It also contains a word search, starters, plenaries, heads and tails task and writing frames and tempates. If you need a worksheet and more detailed information slides because you haven’t got a text book, them you can purchase the premium version of this lesson, which contains everything for an extra £1 from this link: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/-13068619 The aims and objectives of this lesson are: Theme: Medieval Society Know: Why did the peasants revolt in 1381? Understand: What roles did religious, social, economic and political factors play? Evaluate: What was the most important cause of the Peasants’ Revolt in 1381? Skills: Source Analysis, Cause, Consequence & Collaboration WILF – What Am I Looking For? Can You Describe: Why the peasants revolted in 1381? Can You Explain: What roles did religious, social, political and money factors play? Can You Evaluate: What was the most important cause of the Peasants’ Revolt in 1381? If you like this resource, then why not check out our other resources on similar topics in our TES shop, such as life in a Medieval town. 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 really useful card sort can be used as a starter or plenary exercise on the impact of the Black Death on England. It can be used as a starter or plenary and should work alongside any main stream resource on this topic. When you purchase this resource you will receive a full editable Microsoft Word document with instructions, a learning aim and two headings cards labelled Britain 'before' and 'after' the Black Death as well as 16 statement cards that need to be sorted. For more able students I have included an extension exercise or discussion point for the class asking them to assess which was the most important change that took place as a result of the Black Death. If you have an especially bright group, you could ask them to create a key to identify which cards were to do with money, freedom and power. You could also use these cards to help students plan or revise for an essay or assessment. The aims and objectives for this lesson are: Theme: Medieval Society Know: What changed as a result of the Black Death? Understand: How did Medieval Society change as a result of the Black Death? Evaluate: Which changes were more important? WILF: What Am I Looking For? Identify and Describe: What changed as a result of the Black Death? Explain: How did medieval society chance as a result of the Black Death? Analyse: Which changes were more important? If you like this resource then why not check out my other resources on this topic in my TES shop. I've produced other card sorts for the more able such as my diamond 9 activity as well as a market place activity. If you wish 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 little resources on Hitler's foreign policy is designed to be used as either a starter, mini plenary or topic plenary. It can also be used as a homework or revision exercise on Hitler's foreign policy. Students are given 4 headings connected to Hitler's foreign policy. They are then expected to sort the cards under the correct headings such as: ripping up the Treaty of Versailles, Lebensraum – Living Space, Defeat Communism and Factors which helped Hitler. This activity is suitable for foundation and core students. The second activity, which is aimed at core and gifted and talented students is use the linking cards to match up 12 factors to show how they are linked. I have included two versions, one sorted with the answers and one mixed up to be photocopied and given out to your students. The instructions for this card sort are: 1. Sort the cards under their correct headings. 2. Copy or stick them into your exercise book or a piece of A3 paper. 3. Feedback to a class discussion. 4. Use the linking cards to match up 12 factors, copy them into your book and then explain how they are linked. This activity is fun, simple to use and great for a lesson observation or to increase student engagement. Have fun! Kind Regards Roy