These lessons were created for A level history unit 1C on the AQA board, however are useful for any post 16 study of the Tudors. They give the students the opportunity to examine humanism and the Renaissance period, and continue with an in depth look into the dissolution of the monasteries with a focus on the findings in various monasteries around the country. Students have the opportunities to research and make judgments on various interpretations of history.

These lessons have been created for unit 1C of the AQA History A Level. but are suitable for any post 16 tudor course. They start by looking at the structure of society in the reign of Henry VIII, followed by a focus on the key rebellions and their causes. The last part of the power point considers the social and economic impact that religious upheaval had on England and English society. This covers about 5 hours of learning.

These lessons were created for AQA history A Level unit 1C, however can be used for any post 16 study of the Tudors. There are about 5 or 6x 1 hour lessons included in this power point, and they provide the opportunity for historical investigation into the three distinct periods of Henry VIII’s foreign policy and his attempts to secure the succession. It contains a variety of teacher led and student led learning opportunities culminating in a judgment regarding the success of Henry VIII’s foreign policy.

This lesson was created for AQA Unit 1C A level history but can be used for any post 16 study of the Tudors. It invlves the evaluation of Thomas Cromwell with particular reference to the Elton Thesis. It provides A Level students with the opportunity to carry out extended reading activities, and to evaluate various historical interpretations and challenges to the Elton Thesis.

This lessons were created for AQA A Level history unit 1C, but can be used for any post 16 study of the Tudors. It is a two part lesson considering historical arguments regarding Thomas Wolsey. Part 1: An enquiry into whether Thomas Wolsey served himself or the king Part 2: A historiographical debate into whether or not Wolsey was responsible for his own downfall It provides students with the opportunities to study different historical interpretations and reach judgments in preparation for both essay writing and historical interpretation questions.

These lessons will take about 6/7 hours to teach. They focus on the government of Henry VIII and the rise and fall of Thomas Wolsey. The key topics they include for historical investigation are: A comparison of the governments of Henry VII and Henry VIII Henry VIII’s actions on becoming king The historiography of Thomas Wolsey The historiography of the Eltham Ordinances The King’s Great Matter Anne Boleyn and Wolsey’s fall from power They were made for AQA A level unit 1C, but are useful for any post 16 study of the Tudors

These lessons cover the decade of change in the 1960s with reference to youth culture and feminism during Johnson’s presidency. They involve opportunities to use contemporary source materials to reach judgements and to compare youth culture and feminism. The resources were made for the AQA American Dream A Level but are suitable for any post 16 study.

This resource was created for AQA A Level - the American Dream. It focuses on the development of civil rights under President Johnson, and enables the students to research and look in depth at a variety of source materials to reach conclusions about Johnson’s performance in the area of civil rights.

This resource is targeted at supporting A level students master historiography. It contains one mat for each of the following relating to the reign of Henry VII: Consolidation of power and the establishment of a stable monarch (fully completed to model activity) Government and finance Foreign policy Society Economy Religion; humanism and the arts The first mat is completed with the historiography, plus evidence to support each argument as an example. The task is for students to research each historiography and record evidence (the historiographical argument is included on each mat). These completed mats should then be used for revision/essay writing/evaluating interpretations. They will support students’ learning at A level and weremade for AQA Unit 1C, however are useful for any post 16 study of the Tudors.

These lessons explore the condition of the Catholic Church and the impact of humanism in the reign of Henry VII. They involve research and the evaluation of historical interpretations in line with the AOs for AQA Unit C A level examination. This resource can be used for any post 16 study of the Tudors.

These lessons focus on the Tudor economy in the reign of Henry VII and the beginning of the age of exploration including the work of early explorers. They contain a wide range of activities to complete individually and in groups to help students to work on their interpretation and essay writing skills. They have been made for unit 1C The Tudor on the A Level AQA specification but can be used for any post 16 Tudor England course.

These lessons focus on President Johnson’s foreign policy with specific focus on his escalation of the war in Vietnam. It allows students to study source materials to reach judgements with regards to causation. These lessons take about 3 hours to teach and contain a variety of activities; video clips and opportunities for research and debate. It was made for the AQA American Dream A Level unit, but can be used for the post 16 study of post war USA for any examination board.