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I am a history teacher in Scotland. Sharing a mixture of resources including knowledge organisers, retrieval practice, units of work and work related to pedagogy and practice. Will be adding more resources as and when I have them. Please check my social media accounts for more ideas.

I am a history teacher in Scotland. Sharing a mixture of resources including knowledge organisers, retrieval practice, units of work and work related to pedagogy and practice. Will be adding more resources as and when I have them. Please check my social media accounts for more ideas.
Weimar and Nazi Germany Revision Booklet
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Weimar and Nazi Germany Revision Booklet

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This comprehensive revision booklet offers a structured and engaging approach for students studying National 5 or GCSE History, particularly on Nazi Germany and the Weimar Republic. Packed with activities like recall challenges, source analysis, and interactive tasks, it builds students’ confidence in tackling key topics such as the Treaty of Versailles, hyperinflation, Nazi propaganda, and the persecution of minorities. The booklet also integrates examination strategies, helping students master essential skills like evaluating sources and structuring high-mark answers. Designed for classroom or independent use, it reinforces critical knowledge while developing exam readiness, making it an invaluable resource for both teachers and learners.
Exam Wrapper
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Exam Wrapper

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An exam wrapper is a reflective tool that aids students in analyzing their exam performance, identifying strengths and weaknesses, and refining study strategies. It promotes metacognition by encouraging students to evaluate their preparation and errors, ultimately enhancing learning outcomes and engagement with course material.
Changing Britain 1760-1910
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Changing Britain 1760-1910

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A set of infographics which take the student through the Nineteenth Century and the Industrial Revolution. It includes resources on life in the cities, the improvement of public health, life in the mills and mines, government reform of mines and mills, the transport revolution and the growth of democracy in the Nineteenth Century.
Weimar and Nazi Germany Infographics
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Weimar and Nazi Germany Infographics

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A series of info-graphics summarizing key topics about Weimar and Nazi Germany. Includes posters on the following topics The Treaty of Versailles The Weimar Constitution Threats to the Weimar Republic from the Left and the Right The Achievements of Gustav Stresemann Why the Nazis were not popular in the 1920s Why the Nazis became more popular The Road to dictatorship How the Nazis overcame opposition Life in Nazi Germany Children in Nazi Germany Nazis and Women Timeline of persecution in Nazi Germany Why was there so little opposition? Opposition to the Nazis How the Nazis used propaganda How the Nazis “reduced” unemployment
Pedagogy and Practice
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Pedagogy and Practice

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A collection of my pedagogy and practice resources. Different resources to help teachers with developing their skill set.
Pedagogy and Practice Posters
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Pedagogy and Practice Posters

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A series of posters covering various aspects of pedagogy and practice. Covering the following areas Questioning Behaviour Feedback Plenaries Retrieval Practice Checking for Understanding What makes excellent teaching How to make observations fair How to build relationships with pupils
How to attack a castle
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How to attack a castle

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A worksheet taking students through how to capture a medieval castle. Includes information, comprehension questions, the pros and cons of different methods and a literacy based summary task.
Headlines from History
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Headlines from History

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A guide to using AI to help the history teacher generate newspaper articles (and other resources) using AI. Contains: Benefits of using AI section A guide to how to use AI to create resources A collection of over 50 different “fake” newspaper articles to be used as exemplars in the classroom. These cover a wide variety of commonly taught topics such as the assassination of Caesar, the battle of Hastings, the Reformation, the Napoleonic wars, the Great War and World War Two.
Medicine Through Time Revision Booklets
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Medicine Through Time Revision Booklets

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A set of revision booklets about Medicine Through Time There are 5 sets of booklets on the following topics Medieval medicine Renaissance Medicine Medicine 1750-1900 Booklet 1 Medicine 1750-1900 Booklet 2 Twentieth Century Medicine Each set consists of two booklets The pupil booklet has revision notes, a set of comprehension questions, a multiple choice quiz and a retrieval practice task. The teacher booklet contains the answers to the questions
World War One Revision Booklets
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World War One Revision Booklets

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A set of revision booklets about World War One There are 6 sets of booklets on the following topics The origins of the war The early phases of the war Life in the trenches New technology in the war The home front How the war ended Each set consists of two booklets The pupil booklet has revision notes, a set of comprehension questions, a multiple choice quiz and a retrieval practice task. The teacher booklet contains the answers to the questions
Weimar and Nazi Germany Revision Booklets
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Weimar and Nazi Germany Revision Booklets

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A set of revision booklets for Weimar and Nazi Germany. There are 5 sets of booklets on the following topics The problems of the Weimar Republic The reasons the Nazis came to power How Germany became a dictatorship Persecution of Jews and other minorities Women and children in Nazi Germany Each set consists of two booklets The pupil booklet has revision notes, a set of comprehension questions, a multiple choice quiz and a retrieval practice task. The teacher booklet contains the answers to the questions
Key Stage 2 History
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Key Stage 2 History

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A series of units originally designed for KS3 but suitable for KS2 as well. Core history skills, the Tollund Man, Castles and Vikings. Each unit is fully resourced
The Tollund Man
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The Tollund Man

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A short unit of three lessons designed to take young historians through some of the core skills they will need to progress in history. Fully resourced and including a simple assessment which can be carried out at the end.
Vikings Unit
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Vikings Unit

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This unit of study is about the Vikings. It contains lessons, resources and an assessment which takes students through the following topics The origins of the Vikings How the Vikings lived Viking Sagas The Vikings in Scotland The Viking Warrior Viking Religion The unit was designed with Scottish students in mind but the lesson on the Vikings in Scotland can easily be adapted to other areas. It also contains lessons which will “pre-teach” and front load the students with some of the key information. There is also an introduction sheet which outlines the benefits and key aspects of the course and a pdf. handout of all the slides to help the teacher keep track of what has been taught.
Year 8 History
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Year 8 History

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4 Units of work suitable for a Year 8 Curriculum. Complete PowerPoints and all resources to take you through the courses. Units included: The Black Death Witch Crazes Jack the Ripper The Titanic
Jack the Ripper
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Jack the Ripper

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This unit of study is about Jack the Ripper. It contains lessons, resources and an assessment which takes students through the following topics Life in Whitechapel The Life of Mary Ann Nichols The history of the Metropolitan Police Source Skills What Jack the Ripper Looked Like The murder of Mary jane Kelly It also contains lessons which will “pre-teach” and front load the students with some of the key information. There is also an introduction sheet which outlines the benefits and key aspects of the course and a pdf. handout of all the slides to help the teacher keep track of what has been taught.