PowerPoint (with six slides) and a Word Document that examines the extent of success Thomas Wolsey achieved in placing his master, King Henry VIII, and England at the centre of European diplomacy between 1514 and 1520. The lesson considers the treaty of Saint Germain en Laye, signed with France in 1514, the Treaty of London in 1518 and the Field of the Cloth of Gold, 1520. Activities include Starter activity discussing why English foreign policy switched from war to peace in 1514 based on prior learning. Analysis of the terms of the Anglo-French treaty of 1514, and the events that occurred soon after, to identify supporting evidence for various interpretations offered about the territorial, economic and diplomatic success England enjoyed as a result. Evidence sorting activity to determine the extent the Treaty of London was a success for King Henry VIII and Wolsey given their aims. Source analysis exercise to consider whether the Field of the Cloth of Gold achieved English aims. Plenary ranking activity to stimulate discussion on the practical benefit for England of the three different examples of Wolsey’s peace policy considered over the lesson as well as the reputation benefit to King Henry VIII. Designed for the teaching of OCR History Y106 The Early & Mid Tudors. Lesson Length: 1hr depending on pace.

PowerPoint (with 9 slides) that examines whether the Germans were justified in sinking the Lusitania during the war at sea during the First World War. Activities include: A quick quiz on previous learning focused on examples of other civilian deaths in the various topics we cover. Feel free to edit to fit your circumstances. A source based analysis activity on why Germany targeted Britain with unrestricted submarine warfare. A source based analysis activity on whether Germany adequately warned passengers of the dangers of journeying to Britain by sea during the war. A source based analysis activity on whether the nature of the Lusitania’s cargo justified Germany’s actions. A discussion activity on how the second explosion helped Germany justify its actions. A source based analysis activity on the extent of British responsibility for the sinking of the Lusitania. A timeline analysis activity to consider the extent the sinking damaged the German war effort. Concluding discussion on the extent the Germans were right to sink the Lusitania. Designed for the teaching of Edexcel iGCSE History 4HI1 Paper 2 A1 The Origins and Course of the First World War, 1905-1918. Lesson Length: 1hr depending on pace Resource reviews and ratings are always much appreciated and help others using the site.

PowerPoint (with 7 slides) and one word document that examine contemporary beliefs about the causes of the Great Plague of 1665, the effectiveness of responses to the plague and reasons for the end of the outbreak. Activities include Source analysis exercise on Samuel Pepys’ diary to identify the cause of his concerns. Quick Quiz activity focused on the Black Death (prior learning). Matching exercise on causes of the spread of the Plague, both accurate & inaccurate. Source analysis of a Daniel Defoe extract. Analysis of responses to the outbreak to determine what they suggest people believed was the cause. Judgment on the effectiveness of these actions. Analysis of a map to determine the importance of the Great Fire of London in ending the outbreak. Analysis of the monthly death statistics to identify alternative reasons for the end of the outbreak. Designed for teaching an academically able Key Stage 3 class covering aspects of Stuart Britain / Early Modern Europe. Lesson Length: 1hr depending on pace. Resource reviews are always much appreciated and help others using the site.

PowerPoint (with 6 slides) and three Word Documents that considers the reputation of Mary, Queen of Scots, the threat she and the plots that surrounded her posed to Queen Elizabeth I and the controversies that surrounded her execution. Activities include Reading and highlighting activity on Mary’s life before her arrival in England to identify whether she was a victim of circumstance or a villain. Comparison activity to determine why Mary was a threat to Queen Elizabeth I. Reading and comprehension task to identify the reasons why the Revolt of the Northern Earls, Ridolfi, Throckmorton and Babington Plots failed. Matching task on why Elizabeth was reluctant to execute Mary, Queen of Scots. Discussion based activity on the extent Elizabeth was responsible for Mary’s execution. Designed for teaching an academically able Key Stage 3 class covering the Tudors. Lesson Length: 1hr depending on pace. Resource reviews are always much appreciated and help others using the site.

PowerPoint (with five slides) and two Word Documents that examine the extent the succession was stable during the mid-Tudor period. The lesson focuses on Henry VIII, Edward VI and Mary I’s plans for the succession and the extent those plans came to fruition. Please note that while the Lady Jane Grey Plot is covered in this lesson, it and particularly the reasons for its failure are covered in more detail in a separate lesson. Activities include Starter activity matching relevant terminology to the correct definition. A reading and comprehension task that requires students to highlight evidence that the succession contravened the monarchs wishes during the mid Tudor period. An activity in which the key considerations for the succession are ranked in importance for each of the monarchs in the period. A discussion based activity on the extent Edward VI may have been influenced by Salic Law. A judgment task to determine which mid Tudor monarchs were successful in achieving their aims for the succession. Designed for the teaching of OCR History Y106 The Early & Mid Tudors. Duration: 1hr lessons approx. Resource reviews and ratings are always much appreciated and help others using the site.

PowerPoint (with 7 slides) and two Word Document that considers what caused the Hyperinflation crisis of 1923, its impact on society and how the Weimar Government dealt with the problem. Activities include Starter activity which requires pupils to recall key statistics related to the Treaty of Versailles. Discussion based activity on how the Treaty of Versailles led to the invasion of the Ruhr by the French in 1923. Discussion based activity on why the Weimar Government encouraged passive resistance / strikes in opposition to the French. Source analysis exercise to establish the consequence of printing money for inflation. Matching exercise on groups in German society and the impact of hyperinflation on them. Judgment activity on whether different groups benefited or not from hyperinflation. Discussion based activity on how Gustav Stresemann’s policies solved the hyperinflation crisis. Extension / consolidation chronology activity of the key events. Designed for the teaching of Edexcel iGCSE History 4HI1 Paper 1 Depth Study 3 Germany: development of dictatorship, 1918-45. Lesson Length: 1hr depending on pace. Resource reviews and ratings are always much appreciated and help others using the site.

PowerPoint (with 6 slides) and two Word Documents that examines the development of trenches during the First World War, their structure, the conditions that characterised them and the development of stalemate as a result. Activities include: Source analysis starter activity of a photo from the Battle of the Marne about the nature of fighting in the First World War. A reading and comprehension task on the establishment of trenches. Pupils to find evidence to support various statements. Labeling task on a diagram of a trench cross section. Source analysis task to identify key aspects of life in the trenches; trench foot, boredom, rats, lice, mud, shell shock, etc. Consolidation task in which pupils match key trench terminology to definitions. Plenary discussion with picture source stimulus about why trench warfare led to stalemate on the Western Front. Designed for the teaching of Edexcel iGCSE History 4HI1 Paper 2 A1 The Origins and Course of the First World War, 1905-1918. Lesson Length: 1hr depending on pace Resource reviews and ratings are always much appreciated and help others using the site.

PowerPoint (with 7 slides) that reasons for the establishment of the Prussian Customs Union and its expansion as the Zollverein in 1834. The lesson also considers the establishment of railways in the German Confederation and Austrian opposition to the Zollverein. Activities include Starter matching activity on definitions of economic terminology relevant to the lesson. Map analysis on the positive and negative economic consequences of the Congress of Vienna. Map analysis on the utility of the Prussian Customs Union in solving Prussia’s trading problems. Analysis of the German railway network to determine the success of the Zollverein. Source supported discussion on the impact of the Zollverein on political and cultural nationalism. Analysis of a timeline of the Zollverein to evaluate the extent of Austrian success in managing the threat to its dominance of the German Confederation. Designed for the teaching of OCR History Y314 The Development of German Nationalism 1789-1919. Lesson Length: 1hr depending on pace. Resource reviews and ratings are always much appreciated and help others using the site.

PowerPoint (with 5 slides) and one Word Document that examines the career of Robert Clive in India in the context of a modern petition that exists to have his statue in London taken down. The lesson considers Clive’s victory at the Battle of Plassey in 1757, his resulting wealth, the Treaty of Allahabad in 1765 and Bengal famine of 1770. The lesson also considers the wider context of the importance of Clive in extending the East India Company and Britain’s control over India. Activities include Starter activity on the purpose of erecting statues. Reading, comprehension and highlighting exercise on Clive’s life and career. Ranking exercise on the relative importance of events in extending Britain’s control over India. Source analysis activity on Clive’s justification for his actions. Discussion on what arguments, if any, can be made about why the statue should be kept. Plenary feedback about whether students agree with the petition. Designed for teaching an academically able Key Stage 3 class covering aspects of the British Empire. Lesson Length: 1hr depending on pace. Resource reviews are always much appreciated and help others using the site.

PowerPoint (with 6 slides) and one Word Document that considers what caused the extent the Munich Beerhall Putsch was a failure for the Nazis. Activities include Quick Quiz on previous units studied at GCSE - feel free to change to suit your context. Analysis of a timeline to identify why the Weimar Government was particularly vulnerable in November 1923. Reading, comprehension and highlighting activity on successes and failures of the Putsch for the Nazis. Ranking activity on the consequences of the Putsch for the Nazis. Source analysis exercise to establish the consequence of Hitler on trial. Discussion based comparison activity on the most threatening revolt faced by the Weimar Government. Designed for the teaching of Edexcel iGCSE History 4HI1 Paper 1 Depth Study 3 Germany: development of dictatorship, 1918-45. Lesson Length: 1hr depending on pace. Resource reviews and ratings are always much appreciated and help others using the site.

PowerPoint (with 5 slides) and three Word Documents that introduces the Early Modern period and contrasts it with the medieval period by considering changes in art, exploration & discovery, warfare, the status of women, architecture, astronomy, anatomy and the spread of knowledge. The lesson doesn’t reference the Tudors in any great depth but might be a useful introduction to a Tudor course or act as bridge between a medieval and early modern unit. Activities include Word association starter activity on the medieval period Source analysis activity to identify developments in various aspects of life in the early modern period and then judge the extent of change having compared to the medieval period. Discussion based task on why the fall of Constantinople in 1453 is sometimes seen as the start of the Early Modern period. Timeline analysis task to consider why dating the start of the early modern period is difficult. Analysis of two Asian sources to consider the limitations of the concept of an early modern period . Designed for teaching an academically able Key Stage 3 class covering the Early Modern period. Lesson Length: 1hr depending on pace. Resource reviews are always much appreciated and help others using the site.