An overview of how gladiators operated in the Roman times, looking at key features of the requirements of a gladiator. Also looks at what life was like for the gladiators.

A lesson ideal for the new 9-1 Edexcel GCSE (adaptable to other exam boards) that looks at the period of detente, and steps that were taken to improve relations between East and West. Differentiated activities throughout; challenge and super challenge activities included.

Ideal for KS3 students looking at the Victorian era and the different types of entertainment they had. Includes a plenary of quick on the draw, which encourages team work and literacy skills.

This resource is ideal for the new 9-1 Edexcel GCSE. This lesson looks at the increased tension in Berlin, the refugee crisis, and the impact the Berlin Wall had on the superpower relations. Includes an exam narrative account for students to consolidate their knowledge.

Ideal for students looking at the Tudor period, an insight into the importance of the theatre in Tudor times.

A lesson aimed at KS3 students that looks at how the Victorians enjoyed themselves at the seaside, includes a worksheet to help students, and a variety of activities

An overview of how entertainment has changed over time, getting students to focus on the key concepts of change and continuity.

A powerpoint aimed at the new GCSE Elizabeth I course, looking at the issue of the Virgin Queen and how successfully Elizabeth I dealt with this.

This lesson is ideal for either KS3 who are looking at crime and punishment over time, or ideal for the new Edexcel GCSE course. This lesson looks at the reasons why smuggling was such a big issue in the 18th century. Students will complete a card sort on the different reasons organizing them into different factors, before selecting the most important. Differentiated activities throughout the lesson, with a judgement question used as the plenary.

A double lesson looking at the reasons why Elizabeth wanted to colonise Virginia, the problems Raleigh faced, the significance of the voyage and the reasons why it failed. Also includes a 4 mark exam question for students to consolidate their knowledge,

A lesson that focuses on how the Nazis dealt with minorities in Nazi Germany, ideal for the new Edexcel GCSE Germany course. Includes a handout for students to use as part of revision.

A lesson ideal for the new Edexcel GCSE scheme of work, this lesson (will probably take around 3 hours to do), looks at the causes, events, and consequences of the Cuban Missile Crisis. Includes an 8 mark exam question for students to consolidate their knowledge.

A double lesson that looks at why Mary, Queen of Scots was a threat to Elizabeth I, ideal for the new Edexcel GCSE course (could be adapted for AQA). Students will look at the reasons why Mary posed a threat to Elizabeth, key events upon Mary's arrival including what options Elizabeth had regarding what to do with Mary. Students will finish off with a 12 mark exam question looking at why the Catholic threat increased after 1566, looking at the Dutch Revolt and Mary's arrival in England. Includes a worksheet of printed notes, with questions to direct students and a timeline.

A take me out style lesson where students have to decide the personal qualities of each of Henry's wives, and which one was best suited for Henry. Differentiated worksheets and tables for higher, middle and lower ability. Lesson and resources graded outstanding

A resource aimed at the new Edexcel GCSE course, but can be adapted to other exam boards. Includes a worksheet that asks students to identify key aspects of the policies introduced by the Nazis, and then highlight successes and failures. Students will then reach a supported conclusion on the key question.

A resource aimed at the new Edexcel course that looks at how education in Nazi Germany changed to fit in with Hitler's aims. Includes a 12 mark exam question and planning sheet to aid students.

Ideal for the new GCSE Edexcel History course. This lesson looks over how the Nazis created the police state, looking at how they terrorised people into conforming. This lesson is likely to take either a double lesson or even a double lesson and a single lesson.

This lesson is ideal for the new Edexcel course. It goes through what the Nazi views and policies were towards women. Includes an 8 mark source question on usefulness of sources, and a planning frame for students. Also includes a worksheet for students to use as revision notes.

A lesson aimed at the new Edexcel GCSE Germany course that looks at how the Nazis treated the youth. Includes two exam questions, with a plan for the 8 mark usefulness question. This enables the students to practice what they have learnt by completing two exam questions.

A series of lessons ideal for KS3, that looks at who Thomas Becket was, the story behind his death, and who was responsible for the death of Becket. Plenty of extended writing opportunities, with support provided. Differentiated activities throughout. If all activities are completed, the two lessons will take 3-4 lessons.