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I'm Head of History and have also taught Maths, English, Religious Studies. I enjoy creating my own resources and try, whenever possible, to insert a splash of humour into them; I find this makes them more memorable, fun and therefore effective.

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I'm Head of History and have also taught Maths, English, Religious Studies. I enjoy creating my own resources and try, whenever possible, to insert a splash of humour into them; I find this makes them more memorable, fun and therefore effective.
Mary, Queen of Scots
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Mary, Queen of Scots

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This History Rocks! resource looks at Mary, Queen of Scots. A fun learning resource with key words, activities and further research. Differentiated tasks: all pupils answer the Tasks questions which will give them a basic understanding of the topic. The* Think *questions extend them more. Done with a splash of humour that your pupils will enjoy.
The English Civil War
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The English Civil War

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This History Rocks! resource looks at the start of The English Civil War A fun learning resource with key words, activities and further research. Differentiated tasks: all pupils answer the Tasks questions which will give them a basic understanding of the topic. The* Think *questions extend them more. Done with a splash of humour that your pupils will enjoy.
Victorian Child Workers
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Victorian Child Workers

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This History Rocks! resource looks at Victorian child workers. A fun learning resource with key words, activities and further research. A variety of different sources for pupils to read and look at to help them understand why children worked and what conditions were like. Differentiated tasks: all pupils answer the Activity questions which will give them a basic understanding of the topic. The* Think *question extend them more and there are extension activities too. Done with a splash of humour that your pupils will enjoy.
Anglo-Saxon and Viking revision booklet
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Anglo-Saxon and Viking revision booklet

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A revision booklet for Anglo-Saxons and Vikings. This style of booklet is great for revision, mixing key facts, points and information with little drawings and things for pupils to add to personalise it. Suitable for Year 4, but can be adapted. Instructions: Print out both sheets Photocopy them back to back to a double sided sheet. Booklet will then fold in and back on itself to create an 8 page revision booklet!
Essay & source tips for CE History
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Essay & source tips for CE History

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Constructing a CE essay or working out how to tackle a CE source can be very daunting and challenging to pupils. Here is a collection of tips, hints, plans and checklists to help pupils navigate the murky waters of CE HIstory. In time, and using these resources, writing a structured, balanced and well argued source and essay will be second nature to them.
The Spanish Armada
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The Spanish Armada

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This History Rocks! resource looks at the Spanish Armada. A comprehensive learning resource with lots of activities. Key questions and dates; check up questions, trickier questions, class and group activities. Cross-curricular ideas, further information for study, books, apps and trips. So much to explore! Done with a splash of humour that your pupils will enjoy.
The Magna Carta
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The Magna Carta

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This History Rocks! resource looks at the Magna Carta. Suitable for the unit ‘Significant turning points in British History’ or KS3 CE. A comprehensive learning resource with lots of activities. Key questions and dates; check up questions, trickier questions, class and group activities. Cross-curricular ideas, further information for study, books, apps and trips. So much to explore! Done with a splash of humour that your pupils will enjoy.
Sutton Hoo and Beowulf online quiz KS2
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Sutton Hoo and Beowulf online quiz KS2

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Free! A PPT Quiz on Sutton Hoo and Beowulf that can be used in a virtual classroom (Zoom etc) for online learning or in the classroom. A series of questions on Sutton Hoo and Beowulf for KS2. All answers included at the end of each round of slides.
Signing Up - WW1
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Signing Up - WW1

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A History Rocks! resource. Done with a splash of humour, this resource looks at the reasons men signed up to fight in the First World War. There are three levels of differentiation: the first level has just the questions. Level 2 has sentence starters. Level three has sentence starters and a number of hints, ensuring that there is a level for each pupil. All pupils answer the **Understanding **questions which will give them a basic understanding of the topic. The Historical Enquiry questions extend them more and require pupils to expand and explain their thinking; the answers are subjective. There is also a Creative Work section where they can demonstrate their learning and understanding in a creative manner. There is also an exercise where pupils analyse and comment on some famous WW1 propaganda posters and rate them accordingly.
Victorian Child Mine workers
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Victorian Child Mine workers

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This History Rocks! resource looks at Victorian mine workers. A fun learning resource with key words, activities and further research. A variety of different sources for pupils to read and look at to help them understand why children worked and what conditions were like. Differentiated tasks: all pupils answer the Activity questions which will give them a basic understanding of the topic. The* Think *question extend them more and there are extension activities too. Done with a splash of humour that your pupils will enjoy.
WW1 Fighter Pilots
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WW1 Fighter Pilots

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This History Rocks! resource looks at WW1 fighter pilots and how planes were used. A fun learning resource with key words, activities and further research. Differentiated tasks: all pupils answer the Tasks questions which will give them a basic understanding of the topic. The* Think *questions extend them more. Done with a splash of humour that your pupils will enjoy.
Year 7/8 CE Revision - 1485-1558
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Year 7/8 CE Revision - 1485-1558

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A comprehensive revision pack for Common Entrance. This pack will test their knowledge, understanding of sources and ability to answer short essay style questions effectively. Covers the period from Henry VII to Mary I. Three main sections: Section A: Short answers on Henry VII, Henry VIII, Edward VI and Mary I. Total of 65 marks. Section B: Short source questions to test their comprehension and understanding of sources. Total of 15 marks. Section C: Total of two short questions to answer from two different sections: a) War / Rebellion b) Government / Religion Total of 20 marks.
CE PPT revision quiz 1485-1558
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CE PPT revision quiz 1485-1558

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A detailed PPT quiz for Common Entrance revision. Covers the period from Henry VII to Mary I (1485-1558) Lots of questions, pictures and answers included! Makes for a great revision lesson and includes answers sheet in Word format.
James I, Charles I & Cromwell
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James I, Charles I & Cromwell

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This *History Rocks! *resource looks at James I, Charles I, Civil War and Cromwell. Using a splash of humour, pupils will enjoy learning about this turbulent time in English history. Packed full of differetiated activities, cross-curricular ideas, whole class discussion starters as well as check-up questions, pupils will love the Horrible Histories style humour and parents too!
WW1/Between wars/WW2 Revision Pack
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WW1/Between wars/WW2 Revision Pack

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A comprehensive revision pack / exam covering: WW1 The period between the wars (1919-1939) Steps to war and WW2 (up unitl Battle of Britain) Suitable for Year 6 or older. In a Word document, so feel free to edit to suit.
Attacking and defending a castle
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Attacking and defending a castle

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This FREE *History Rocks! *resource looks at attacking and defending a castle. Suitable for KS2 or as a KS3 introduction to the topic. A fun learning resource with key words, activities and further research. Differentiated tasks: all pupils answer the Tasks questions which will give them a basic understanding of the topic. The* Think *questions extend them more. Done with a splash of humour that your pupils will enjoy. Please check out my shop for other History Rocks! resources as well as lots more!
Naseby
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Naseby

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This History Rocks! resource looks at The Battle of Naseby. A fun learning resource with key words, activities and further research. Differentiated tasks: all pupils answer the Tasks questions which will give them a basic understanding of the topic. The* Think *questions extend them more. Done with a splash of humour that your pupils will enjoy.
Marston Moor
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Marston Moor

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This History Rocks! resource looks at Marston Moor. A fun learning resource with key words, activities and further research. Differentiated tasks: all pupils answer the Tasks questions which will give them a basic understanding of the topic. The* Think *questions extend them more. Done with a splash of humour that your pupils will enjoy.
Charles I
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Charles I

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This History Rocks! resource looks at Charles I. A fun learning resource with key words, activities and further research. Differentiated tasks: all pupils answer the Tasks questions which will give them a basic understanding of the topic. The* Think *questions extend them more. Done with a splash of humour that your pupils will enjoy.
Why the Spanish Armada was sent
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Why the Spanish Armada was sent

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This *History Rocks! *resource looks at why the Spanish Armada was sent. Differentiated tasks: all pupils answer the Tasks questions which will give them a basic understanding of the topic. The* Think *questions extend them more. Done with a splash of humour that your pupils will enjoy.