Lesson looking at life in ancient Rome. The lesson focuses on the benefits and drawbacks of living in the city of Rome, the starter and plenary allow evaluation of what presumptions/knowledge pupils have on Rome, and how this changes throughout the lesson. There is also time for discussion, pair work and a homework task. All resources needed are included.

A lesson (but can also be used as a piece of homework) to introduce students Thomas Becket. The main focus of the lesson is watching the first half of a very useful documentary, which gives a full account on the events leading up to, during and after Becket’s murder. Pupils watch the documentary and answer a series of questions.

A series of questions that are answered alongside a documentary about the kingdom of Kush. Could be used in a lesson or as a piece of homework. It provides either a handy introduction to the civilisation, or helps develop knowledge about African civilisations. The documentary and questions demonstrates the strengths of the Kushite kingdom and how it has sometimes been misrepresented by Western writers. Topics covered include their conquering of Egypt, religion, continuing traditions and Kushite pyramids.

Inspired by a visit to the Bodrum Museum of Underwater Archaeology, this lesson examines the benefits and drawbacks of this unique form of archaeology, with a case study on the Uluburun Shipwreck. This oldest shipwreck ever found in the world provides evidence of international trade and holds a collection of precious and unique objects.

A power point slide going through the different ways we can analyse in history essays and GCSE questions, with general information, examples and practice questions.

A revision booklet based on the GCSE topic Migration, Empires and People. It has a list of key words, maps and timelines from the Medieval and Modern world. These timelines can also be used seperately for a range of different historical topics, including: Viking invasion of England The Hundred Years War Colonisation of America Slave Trade The British in India

Inspired by the superb book ‘The Five: The Untold Lives of the Women Killed by Jack the Ripper’ by Hallie Rubenhold, these resources allow the victims of Jack the Ripper to be humanised and help pupils to learn about what life was like for those living in poverty in 1880’s London.

A power point explaining what makes a strong conclusion in History essays. It includes examples, practice questions and hopefully will be useful to add into a lesson focusing on writing skills.

A power point explaining what makes a strong introduction in History essays. It includes examples, practice questions and hopefully will be useful to add into a lesson focusing on writing skills.

A pre-Crusades lesson looking at the way of life and achievements of Medieval Islam.

A lesson focusing on archaeology and Mesopotamia. Activities include an introduction to archaeology, the challenges of archaeology and how we can use material objects found to learn about the past, with Mesopotamia being the case study.

A year 7 lesson on the 3 different ways in which Rome was governed: Kingdom, Empire and Republic. The lesson covers the definitions of all three, before focusing on comparing the benefits and drawbacks of the Empire and Republic in ancient Rome. All resources needed are included, including a couple of suggestions to add/change in the lesson.

A lesson that examines the various reforms put in place during the Victorian era, as part of a KS3 module on the Victorians. After examining the cruelty, crime and danger of 1800s Britain, were things really that bad, and how did people try to bring about change?

Resources about the Black Death and peasant’s revolt that have been edited to suit the current lock down situation (remote online learning). Includes causes, consequences and preparation for assessment. They should also be easily edited to suit in-school teaching.

Lesson and resources looking at the use of censorship, propaganda and the development of the cult of personality in Stalin’s Russia. Good for in-depth, GCSE studies. Originally organised as a group task but can also work as individual or homework task.