A KS3 History lesson centred on the life of Adolf Hitler; from childhood to becoming the leader of Germany. Students will be given a variety of sources that show the character and life experiences of Adolf Hitler: childhood and school life in Austria, being a young man with artistic ambition in Vienna, soldier in the first world war and finally political activist and prisoner before his rise to fame. There are two checkpoints within the lesson where students’ comprehension is checked.

A KS3 History lesson that focuses on the effects of multiculturalism on Britain. Students will look at how healthcare, food, sport and the arts have all been impacted due to multiculturalism. Students will then be challenged with a series of comprehension questions at the end of the lesson.

A KS3 lesson looking at the interwar period (1919-1939) and the different types of governance countries used at that time. Students will investigate what a democracy is and what a dictatorship is. Students will then work together in pairs to analyse the differing styles and come to a detailed explanation to what country they would prefer to live in and why. Questions are at the end of the presentation. This lesson can be set for online work as the information is self-contained.

A KS3 History lesson on Communism and Fascism; their origins, beliefs and application within two named case studies. Students will first investigate Communism and Soviet Russia before then going on to look at Fascist Italy. Questions are present throughout the lesson and there is a word match-up activity at the end of the lesson for students to complete as an exit ticket. This lesson is self-contained so can be set as online work for students.

A KS3 History lesson on the European Union. Students will investigate the situation post-Second World War and understand the reasoning behind more co-operation within the European sphere. Students will be shown the history of the European Union and be challenged at the end of the lesson with some comprehension questions.

A KS3 History lesson on the Cold War. Students will look at what the situation was after the Second World War, how the Soviet Union and USA differed in terms of ideology, past and future vision. Mutually assured destruction and nuclear armament is covered in the lesson. There are a number of checkpoints in the lesson where students understanding is challenged.

A KS3 History lesson that reviews life at 3 different time periods over the last 100 years. Students will first look at life at the turn of the century (1900) before reviewing similar information for life in 1950. Finally students will then look at life today. There are a number of comprehension tasks for students to complete as you work through the lesson.

A KS3 History lesson that looks at the succession crisis after the death of Edward the Confessor. Students will review each of the 3 claimants to the throne (Godwinson, Hardrada and William). Students will then be tasked with deciding who is best equipped to run the country in 1066.

A KS3 History lesson that focuses on life in England during the time of the Anglo-Saxons. Students will investigate England pre-1066; looking at who ruled the country, how many people lived here, religion and how wealth was generated through trade. This lesson is a perfect start for students before looking at the chaotic events of 1066. There are a number of comprehension questions for students to answer at the end of the lesson.

2 KS3 lessons on the topic of Terrorism. Students will begin by learning the definition of terrorism before delving into how the USA have suffered terrorist attacks and why this might be. The second part of the lesson looks at the different tactics used by terrorists and how we might combat and defeat terrorism. There are checkpoints for students to answer comprehension questions within the lesson.

A KS3 History/Citizenship lesson on how immigration has impacted Britain. Students will look at a variety of locations and how/why people travelled from these locations to live and work in Britain after the Second World War. There are a number of comprehension questions at the end of the lesson for students to work through.

A KS3 History lesson on the Empire Windrush. Students will look at the context for immigration from the West Indies to Britain and the treatment of the immigrants upon their arrival. There are a few first hand accounts of immigrants to analyse. Students will then answer comprehension questions at the end of the lesson.

A KS3 History lesson focused on life in Prehistoric Britain up until the Anglo-Saxon invasion. Students will look at stone age, bronze age and iron age Britain with emphasis placed on the Celts and the Romans as influential settlers in British History. The Anglo-Saxons and Vikings are then introduced ahead of the 1066 scheme of learning. There are a number of comprehension tasks for students to complete throughout the lesson.

2 KS3 History lessons focusing on independence movements in Africa during the 20th century. In the first lesson, students will look at colonial Africa and independent Africa before assessing treatment of Africans by their European rulers. The second lesson will see a number of named independence movements mentioned and possible problems facing newly independent countries in regard to control and power. There are two checkpoints to challenge students’ comprehension skills.

2 KS3 History lessons centred on Indian Independence. This powerpoint is split into two sections. In the first, students will look at British colonial rule of India and how India, its people and resources, are used by the British. The second section looks at the quest for freedom within India, personified by the words and actions of Gandhi, as well as partition of India into India and Pakistan. There are two checkpoints for students to answer comprehension questions.