A fun activity looking at the reasons Philip II and Elizabeth I became enemies in the years 1558-1588. Slide 2 refers to a textbook I use, but you could easily change the slide with any book/worksheet you may use. Pupils must then link their knowledge to the emojis, and try to make connections between them. Worked well with my classes.

A resource designed to accompany the delivery of Key Question 1 (causes of war over time). This resources covers 2 national and expansionist wars/conflict: *MAIN causes of WWI *Causes WWII

A selection of resources focusing on the state of Russia at the turn of the C20th, including: 1. Problems facing Russia 2. The system of autocracy 3. Opposition Exam type questions (Wales version) with success criteria/coded marking linked to the WJEC mark scheme included.

A simple, yet effective resource, looking at the little known history of the mercenary Owain Lawgoch. Chronology task, knowledge and understanding task and an activity to get pupils to design a memorial to one of Wales' Sons of Prophecy (Mab Darogan)

A fun activity looking at the creation of the UK, and the evolution of the Union Jack.

A simple resource looking at the positive relationship between the USA and Iraq in the 1970s, the invasion of Kuwait, the Gulf War and the aftermath up to 1998. Possible exam and revision activities included.

A selection of resources on the Cold War in Europe from 1945-1960s. Topics include: *Marshall Aid, Berlin Blockade *West German rearmament in the 1950s *Hungary and Czechoslovakia

Pupils use the mnemonic LIMP PAPER to work out the factors that helped Hitler rise to power by 1933. Youtube link, 9 factor cards, Gimme 5 task and numeracy task (including RUCSAC task) included. Enjoy.

A chronological awareness task on the causes and consequences of Tudor Royal Marriages: 1. Card sorting activity on the wives of HVIII: cards include marriages, children, fate of marriages and other consequences. 2. Photostory on Tudor Royal Marriages: who did the Tudor monarchs marry (or not), and why? What were the consequences of these marriages (or non-marriages?)

This coded marking sheet (DIRT) has been designed specifically for Section A questions in the new WJEC History AS Unit 1 specification. I have also included the WJEC's generic mark scheme to help teachers/pupils consider which band their essay answers fall under. Enjoy

Resources covering the following: 1. Containment: definition of containment/Truman Doctrine/domino theory, reasons for containment after WWII, USA's attitude towards Communism, reference to some examples of how the USA attempted to contain Communism within the period, and Marshall Plan. Possible exam/assessment/revision questions included. 2. Berlin: the partition of Germany and Berlin post-1945, reasons why Stalin blockaded West Berlin in 1948 and how the USA reacted between 1948-49, NATO, and the circumstances involving the Berlin Wall in 1961. Possible exam/assessment/revision questions included.

A simple resource to promote Saint David’s Day and aspects of Welsh culture/History during form time. This resource includes a Welsh and English version. The idea is to encourage pupils to write their answers on post-it notes. Best to print this resource onto at least A3 and laminate.

A group/market place task where pupils have to give a "job interview" (of sorts) to the three main candidates to replace Edward the Confessor. Elements of LNF evident. Pupil then make a decision as to who was the best candidate. They show their knowledge and understanding via a PEEL writing tasks. Enjoy!

A resource looking at the problem of poverty, and why there was greater social awareness during the early C20th. The resource looks at: *traditional attitudes towards poverty *the problems facing the poor *the work of Charles Booth *the work of Seebohm Rowntree *the impact of the Boer War *why there appeared to be more sympathy towards the poor by 1906 *why the Liberals won the 1906 election *how the Liberals helped to reduce the impact of poverty on children, workers, unemployed and the elderly *criticisms of the reforms Possible exam questions and revision tasks included.

A quick revision task to assess responsibility for causing tension in the period c.1890-1914, and the outbreak of WWI.

Information booklets and Tasks (based on WJEC exam) on KQ2 (Impact of WWI on Russia, 1914-1916).

My book shelf essay approach to help students ensure a synoptic approach is attempted for essay questions where a period of 40 or so years is expected to be covered. This selection includes example questions for Section B for Concept and Perspective 1,3 and 4. They have proved popular and useful to my students, and gets them to ensure that their answers aren't limited to a smaller period. Enjoy!

A numeracy skills task asking pupils to plot on a multi coloured line graph the fortunes of 9 of the main parties in Germany between 1919 and 1933. RUCSAC task and other numeracy tasks included.

A number of resources looking at the NUWSS and the WSPU, Emily Wilding Davison (interpretations) and the actions of the government when dealing with the WSPU.

A selection of clock revision sheets focussing on key questions: The Liberal Government: Why poverty became an issue How the Liberals tackled poverty Political problem 1. House of Lords, 2. Labour and 3. Votes for Women Cultural pressures (language decline, religious revival, entertainment, war poets etc. Golden Age: Why was it a golden age for Welsh industry Great Unrest 1. Coal and 2. Slate (Penrhyn Strike) Railways (Llanelli) Proved very popular with my Year 11 group.