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I created this activity for pupils who lived in the Mynydd Mawr area of south west Wales, near Llanelli. Whilst this was an excellent activity to do with the pupils from this area, it could be used for anyone studying the impact of coal. There are activities included which encourage pupils to think and communicate. I also took the pupils to the Big Pit as part of this investigation. If you like this activity please review my work!

This is a great resource for Year 7 students preparing for their end of year exam. Topics covered include: MEASURING TIME THE YEAR OF THE THREE KINGS WHY WILLIAM WON THE BATTLE OF HASTINGS (EXEMPLAR ESSAY ANSWER) THE BAYEAUX TAPESTRY/HOW DID HAROLD GODWIN DIE? THE DEVELOPMENT OF CASTLES THE MEDIEVAL CHURCH MONKS AND MONASTERIES THE MANOR A PEASANT'S LIFE This resource is colourful and detailed.

Section A (compulsory) is based on the history of sport. Section B is based on the history of entertainment. Section C is based on the history of holidays.

A POWERPOINT PRESENTATION COVERING 50 SLIDES WITH A VARIETY OF QUOTES AND IMAGES LOOKING AT THE USE OF PROPAGANDE IN NAZI GERMANY. FILM, ARCHITECTURE, SPORT AND THE PRESS ARE SOME OF THE ITEMS LOOKED AT. SUITABLE FOR A LEVEL AND GCSE.

Mark scheme/success criteria for the Battle of Hastings essay: Why did the Normans win and the English lose the Battle of Hastings? This resource is very helpful to hand to pupils before completing the above essay question. It describes a typical Level 2,4, 6 and 8 using the key elements of history in relation to the essay question. Pupils (and parents) will see exactly what they need to do to achieve each of the levels and the differences between each level. This is also very helpful when moderating pupil work.

This is for GCSE students of the History of Crime, Policing and Punishment paper. This detailed information booklet covers the POLICING section only. It can be used to accompany the course or as a revision tool. The specifications followed in the booklet are outlined below: Key question: How were law and order enforced in Wales and England in the sixteenth and seventeenth centuries? • The role of Tudor JPs (importance of JPs; extent of their work; effectiveness) • The role of constables and watchmen •(parish constables and the extent of their work; watchmen: their work and their effectiveness) Key Question: What were the main turning points in policing methods in Wales and England in the late eighteenth and the nineteenth centuries? • The Bow Street Runners (the Fielding brothers; establishment of the Runners; importance of the Runners) The establishment of the Metropolitan Police (Robert Peel and the 1829 Metropolitan Police Act – reasons and effectiveness) Extension of police forces and early police specialisation (The acts of 1835, 1839 and 1856; CID, photography and finger printing) Key Question: How have policing methods developed in Wales and England in the twentieth and twenty first centuries? Increased resources for the police (transport developments; communication and increasing use of technology; training and recruitment changes, including women police) Specialisation of police services (development of specialist branches; development of CID, forensics, community relations, crime prevention) Modern day problems for the police (police use of weapons; increased powers of arrest and of questioning; pressures of red tape and more organised criminals) This is a detailed, colourful booklet with a wide range of sources included.

This six page document is useful for Heads of History Departments who need to describe how key skills are being developed in their subject. Topics covered include: THINKING SKILLS AND PROBLEM SOLVING DEVELOPING COMMUNICATION ORACY READING WRITING WORKING WITH OTHERS NUMBER IMPROVING OWN LEARNING AND PERFORMANCE This resource has been made for my own department but may be helpful to use as a guide to those Heads of Department who are updating their handbooks or preparing for an Ofsted Inspection!

THIS RESOURCE IS FOR GCSE STUDENTS OF THE HISTORY OF CRIME, POLICING AND PUNISHMENT. THIS TEST COVERS THE POLICING SECTION OF THE GCSE. THE 21 QUESTIONS ALSO COME WITH THE ANSWERS SEPARATELY. THIS CAN BE USED AT THE END OF THE POLICING MODULE AND IS ALSO AN EXCELENT REVISION TOOL. PUPILS CAN ALSO USE THE ANSWERS TO MARK EACH OTHERS' PAPERS. THE ANSWERS ARE WRITTEN IN BULLET POINT FORMAT.

A SIMPLE ACTIVITY BASED ON EARLY POLICING. THE ROLE OF THE JP, CONSTABLE AND WATCHMAN ARE READ OUT BY PUPILS (IN COSTUME PREFERABLY). THE CLASS LISTENS THEN COMPLETES A SIMPLE TOP AND TAIL EXERCISE. ADDS A BIT OF FUN AND VARIETY TO YOUR LESSON. PLEASE SEE ALL MY OTHER RESOURCES ON GCSE CAUSES OF CRIME AND POLICING METHODS.

THIS 15 PAGE INFORMATION BOOKLET IS IDEAL FOR STUDENTS OF GCSE HISTORY LEARNING ABOUT THE IMPACT OF EVACUATION ON THE HOMEFRONT DURING WORLD WAR TWO. THE BOOKLET GIVES THE BACKGROUND TO THE OUTBREAK OF WAR, THE PROCESS OF EVACUATION, THE POSITIVE AND NEGATIVE EXPERIENCES OF EVACUATION FOR THE HOSTS AND THE EVACUEES THEMSELVES. THE BOOKLET ENDS WITH A BRIEF LOOK AT THE LONG TERM IMPACT EVACUATION HAD ON BRITISH SOCIETY. THERE ARE A VARIETY OF SOURCES FOR STUDENTS TO LOOK AT. THIS WAS WRITTEN TO ACCOMPANY THE WJEC CONTROLLED ASSESSMENT BUT CAN BE USED AS A UNIT OF WORK ON ITS OWN. IT COMES WITH A RECOMMENDED READING LIST.

A TEST BASED ON THE GROWTH OF RADICALISM 1815-1822. THE ANSWERS ARE PROVIDED IN BULLET FORM SO THAT THE PUPILS CAN USE THEM AS A REVISION GUIDE OR FOR MARKING EACH OTHERS' WORK. 1 What were the causes of post war discontent? (15) 2 What is a radical? (1) 3 Why was William Cobbett important? (2) 4 Give three reasons why the Spa Fields Meetings was important. (3) 5 Who were the Blanketeers, what did they protest about and how did they protest? (3) 6 What happened at the Peterloo ‘Massacre’ or Saint Peter’s Fields? (3) 7 List the four methods the government used to repress the radicals and reformers. (5) 8 Describe the Cato Street Conspiracy. (4) 9 What were the Six Acts or Gag Acts? (6) 10 Why did the government react so harshly? (4) 11 Did the growth of Radicalism 1815-22 benefit working people? (7) PLEASE SEE INFORMATION BOOKLET ON THE GROWTH OF RADICALISM FOR SALE ON THIS SITE ALSO.

This information booklet is useful for students studying the WJEC GCSE History of Popular Movements 1815-1848. This particular booklet looks at the themes as outlined below. The growth of Radicalism, 1815-1822 Key questions: What problems did England and Wales face in 1815? • Political and economic problems in 1815 (the post-war situation; demobilised soldiers; the Corn Laws; the demand for parliamentary reform) • Social issues in 1815 (growing working-class dissatisfaction; the beginning of Radicalism) In what ways did people protest? •The importance of the Spa Fields Riot, 1816 (causes, events and effects) • The importance of the 'March of the Blanketeers', 1817 (causes, events and effects) • The importance of the St Peter's Field Massacre,1819 (causes, events and results; the role of 'Orator' Hunt) How did the government react to popular protest at this time? • Government action against popular protest (agent provocateurs; suspension of habeas corpus; repression; the Six Acts) • The importance of the Cato Street Conspiracy, 1820 (the plot; government tactics; execution of the conspirators)

To what extent were Tudor Rebellions successful? This is a great exemplar answer for AS or A Level students of Tudor History. It focuses on the military, social, economic, political and religious successes and failings of the rebellions. The following rebellions are the focus of this answer: The Pilgrimage of Grace, Kett's rebellion, Wyatt's rebellion, the rebellion of the northern earls and Rhys ap Gruffydd. Suitable for those following the WJEC specification. It is written in an easy to learn format. Please browse around the other resources in my shop!

Download, print and cut up the cards. The students need to identify whether the Pilgrimage of Grace was a success or failure. They sort the cards into these two categories in pairs. They then have to split the cards up within the success/failure categories into themes of their choice e.g. political, military etc. This activity encourages the students to think thematically and prepares them for answering essay style questions.

A sheet that I used as a Head of History to monitor the books in the History Department. Simple and straight forward.

A selection of books are recommended for Year7 pupils through to Year 13 to encourage their love of History and reading. For display purposes. Pupils are encouraged to add their favourite historic-based books to the list. A simple addition to your efforts of improving literacy in History.

A card sorting activity suitable for A Level Tudor History students. Simply download the resource, print and cut the cards out! Students have to read through the cards and categorise the causes of the Pilgrimage of Grace into themes of their choice. A great activity which encourages the students to think thematically rather than narratively.

When pupils ask 'What's a Level 4 Mrs Williams?' I would simply refer to this on my wall display and I would also place a smaller version in their books (this comes with the resource too). Also handy to point out to parents on parents evening who would ask things like 'What does a Level 4 mean in History and how does my son get to a Level 5?' This also benefited the non-specialist teaching staff in the department who were told they had to teach history. With their time limited, they found that this was a useful resource to refer to when assessing pupil work.

KS3 Curriculum Model – How is the Subject Area Organised/Delivered? (Includes PoS Requirements). THIS RESOURCE MIGHT BE USEFUL TO HEADS OF DEPARTMENT WRITING THEIR HISTORY DEPARTMENT HANDBOOK AND FOCUSING ON THE ABOVE THEME.