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Key Stage 3 and 4 History Resources

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Engaging and challenging History resources for Key Stages 3, 4 and 5. Striving to produce well-balanced, well-paced, challenging and differentiated resources that cater to a variety of ages and ability levels.

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Engaging and challenging History resources for Key Stages 3, 4 and 5. Striving to produce well-balanced, well-paced, challenging and differentiated resources that cater to a variety of ages and ability levels.
Oliver Cromwell - Drogheda
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Oliver Cromwell - Drogheda

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***SALE*** - this resource is on sale at a reduced price. A lesson that forms part of a scheme of work on Oliver Cromwell, the Commonwealth and the Restoration. Contains: presentation with starter activity and plenary discussion high quality images and resources, ready to print from Microsoft PowerPoint Learning Objectives: describe how Cromwell is viewed in Ireland. explain what he did to earn his reputation in Ireland. evaluate whether he deserves his terrible reputation.
The Stuarts - The Trial of Charles I
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The Stuarts - The Trial of Charles I

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***SALE*** - this resource is on sale at a reduced price. A lesson that forms part of a scheme of work on the Stuarts and the Civil War. Contains: presentation with starter activity and plenary discussion high quality images and resources, ready to print from Microsoft PowerPoint Learning Objectives: explore how and why King Charles was put on trial. analyse the key events of the trial. evaluate the arguments for and against killing the King!
First World War - Joining Up (Propaganda)
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First World War - Joining Up (Propaganda)

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***SALE*** - this resource is on sale at a reduced price. This lesson is the first of two on propaganda designed to encourage recruitment during the First World War. This lesson focuses on analysing five propaganda posters. Students work to understand the meaning and motive of each poster, before assessing which is the most effective and why. Key terminology is also covered. Lesson features differentiated learning objectives, a well-paced starter, main and plenary, and a focus on the historical concept of source evaluation.
The Romans - What Did The Romans Do For Us
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The Romans - What Did The Romans Do For Us

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***SALE*** - this resource is on sale at a reduced price. A lesson from a scheme of work on the Romans, focusing on the legacy of the Romans. Contains a presentation PowerPoint and two accompanying handout files. These contain a variety of legacies from the Roman Empire, and a 'diamond 9' assessment activity. Ideal for Year 7 Key Stage 3 students.
The Normans - 1066
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The Normans - 1066

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***SALE*** - this resource is on sale at a reduced price. This lesson covers the question 'Who should be the next King of England?' Learning objectives: identify the three men who want to be king in 1066 explain why they should and shouldn’t be king justify your opinion as to who has the best claim to the throne The topic is introduced through an engaging picture of the Bayeux Tapestry. Students are then asked to think about what qualities a good king should have. They then 'meet the contenders', drawing a table in their books about why each candidate should/shouldn't be king. This is followed by an assessment of the best candidate, with students justifying their choices. This plenary could easily be extended into an extended writing homework task or a speech to be given at the beginning of the next lesson.
Origins of the First World War - Imperialism
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Origins of the First World War - Imperialism

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***SALE*** - this resource is on sale at a reduced price. This lesson can be used in a series looking at the 'MAIN' causes of the First World War - Militarism, Alliances, Imperialism and Nationalism. This lesson pack includes a PowerPoint with differentiated learning objectives, key literacy words, a starter, main and plenary. The worksheets include information stations for an active learning activity involving moving around the classroom. The information sheets cover the Morocco Crisis of 1905 and the Agadir Crisis of 1911.
Industrial Revolution - Living conditions in towns and cities
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Industrial Revolution - Living conditions in towns and cities

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***SALE*** - this resource is on sale at a reduced price A lesson that forms part of a scheme of work on the Industrial Revolution. Contains: presentation with starter activity and plenary discussion high quality images and resources, ready to print from Microsoft PowerPoint Learning Objectives: identify living conditions in Victorian cities explain what the consequences of these conditions might be assess how these conditions would make people feel
Industrial Revolution - Changes from 1745 to 1901
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Industrial Revolution - Changes from 1745 to 1901

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***SALE*** - this resource is on sale at a reduced price. A lesson that forms part of a scheme of work on the Industrial Revolution. Contains: presentation with starter activity and plenary discussion high quality images and resources, ready to print from Microsoft PowerPoint Learning Objectives: identify the changes in Britain during these years. explain what types of changes took place evaluate the changes and decide what the biggest changes were
European Empires
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European Empires

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***SALE*** - this resource is on sale at a reduced price. A lesson that forms part of a scheme of work on early modern history. Contains: presentation with starter activity and plenary discussion high quality images and resources, ready to print from Microsoft PowerPoint Learning Objectives: explain who travelled during the Age of Discovery – and how they did it explain the reasons why European countries wanted empires prioritise the reasons
Civil War Worksheet
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Civil War Worksheet

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***SALE*** - this resource is on sale at a reduced price. A single worksheet from one of my lesson packs.
Anschluss Worksheet
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Anschluss Worksheet

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***SALE*** - this resource is on sale at a reduced price. A single worksheet from one of my lesson packs.
First World War - Joining Up (Push and pull factors)
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First World War - Joining Up (Push and pull factors)

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***SALE*** - this resource is on sale at a reduced price. This lesson is the second of two on enlistment during the First World War, asking why men joined up in 1914. It involves the analysis of a number of sources and the writing of a telegram from the perspective of a new recruit. Learning outcomes: describe the reasons why men chose to fight. explain the difference between ‘push’ and ‘pull’ factors evaluate the most important reasons why people chose to join up Lesson features differentiated learning objectives, a well-paced starter, main and plenary, and a focus on the historical concept of source evaluation.
The Tudors - What was the young King Henry VIII like?
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The Tudors - What was the young King Henry VIII like?

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***SALE*** - this resource is on sale at a reduced price. This lesson forms part of a scheme of work on The Tudors. Ideal for Year 7 / Year 8 students, depending on your school's SoW. Learning Objectives: describe who Henry VIII was. explain details about young Henry VIII’s life. judge whether Henry VIII was a good or a bad king. Starter - picture and question about stereotypes of Henry Main - consideration of what makes a good king, followed by debate about the evidence Main 2 - filling in a Facebook profile for King Henry VIII. Plenary - summary discussion