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Our resources have been written to a high standard and fine tuned in the classroom. The History Academy's goal is to share best practice at an affordable price so that you can focus on your own priorities. During my 34 years in challenging schools, I have published resources for Heinemann, Pearsons, Hodder, Folens, BBC and Boardworks. If you would like to receive updates, create your own customised bundle or join our team, then contact us via our Facebook or Linkedin pages.

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Our resources have been written to a high standard and fine tuned in the classroom. The History Academy's goal is to share best practice at an affordable price so that you can focus on your own priorities. During my 34 years in challenging schools, I have published resources for Heinemann, Pearsons, Hodder, Folens, BBC and Boardworks. If you would like to receive updates, create your own customised bundle or join our team, then contact us via our Facebook or Linkedin pages.
Revision / Dingbat Cards: Henry VIII
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Revision / Dingbat Cards: Henry VIII

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These revision cards cover all the key factors that you will need to know about the Tudors and Henry VIII. They make an excellent fun starter, mini plenary or plenary to any lesson. They can also be used by students as revision flash cards. There are three main ways that you can use them. Game 1 involves getting students to read out the key words until the other guesses the topic correctly. Game 2 involves additional challenge and stretch by getting students to describe the topic without using any of the key words on the card. The third game, which adds an additional layer of fun or challenge involves playing a round of Pictionary or Charades. I normally give my students 3 minutes of each round to help activate the learning and warm up the class. You could also have a freestyle round where students decide which game they want to play linked to their learning style. If you are trying to engage some under achieving boys, add some competition and get them to keep score in the back of their books. I would recommend printing them off on card and getting your students to cut them out. Then put the cards into an envelope for class use. If you are a student then keep them in your pocket and use them as a flash card to help you learn the key facts, If there is a term that you do not understand then as your teacher or do some extra research. From a revision perspective, you can print off the cards and get your students to learn the key words for a test or for their exams. These are a win, win resource. The kids will love them and they will help to improve your results. If you like this resource then why not check out my other resources on this topic in my TES shop. You can also follow ‘The History Academy’ on Twitter, Google Plus, YouTube and Facebook for the latest updates or even to get in touch and chat about how you have used this resource or to ask questions. We aim to produce cheap and affordable resources for either the price of a good cup of coffee or a happy meal so that you can spend more time doing the things that you want. Anyway, have fun using our resources with your students and stay in touch. Kind Regards Roy
Humanities Literacy Mat
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Humanities Literacy Mat

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This literacy mat can be printed off back to back in A3 colour and laminated to use with your students in lesson to help them structure their work using the correct sentence starters and connectives. The literacy mat also includes guidance on spelling, punctuation, structuring paragraphs using PEE and PEEL as well as the correct then, their and they’re. This is a must have resource for any humanities teacher. The idea of a ‘mat’ is UK idea where you stick or place a resource like this one on the desks of your students to help them structure their work and avoid common mistakes. This resource was created in partnership with Lesley Anne who also has her own TES shop so please check it out as well. Please note, it might be an idea to run this resource through your own US spell checker to avoid any common errors. E.g. we spell words like colour and neighbours slightly differently to you guys across the pond. I have posted this resource at a low price as I believe that it is a must have - give it and go and enjoy. It will impress your principle. In terms of PEE, I always get me students to structure their paragraphs using either PEE or PEEL which stands for Point - Examples - Explain - Link. If you like this resource then why not check out my other resources on this topic in my TES shop. You can also follow ‘The History Academy’ on Twitter, Google Plus, YouTube and Facebook for the latest updates or even to get in touch and chat about how you have used this resource or to ask questions. We aim to produce cheap and affordable resources for either the price of a good cup of coffee or a happy meal so that you can spend more time doing the things that you want. Anyway, have fun and stay in touch via social media for the latest updates. Kind Regards Roy
Why did women want the vote in 1900?
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Why did women want the vote in 1900?

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These outstanding resources have been designed to help students studying why women in Britain wanted the vote in 1900. They have been designed to suit a range of abilities and include a variety of tasks that can be easily adapted. When you purchase this resource you will receive a PointPoint presentation which includes the aims, objectives, starters, plenaries and activities which drive the lesson. You will also be able to download a worksheet which will work along side the presentation and a card sort on arguments for and against women having the vote. There are a total of eight activities built into this lesson including a snowballing starter of the key words, a collaborative exercise around the sister suffragette video, source questions with support, a Venn diagram comparing and contrasting why both rich and poor women wanted the vote and finally a persuasive speech activity along with a writing frame support and peer and self assessment activity sheets. Please see previews. The aims and objectives of this lesson are: Aims and Objectives: Know: Why did women want the vote? Understand: Why different social groups wanted the vote for women? Evaluate: Why did the women’s movement split into two groups? What am I looking For? Describe: Why some women wanted the vote? Explain: Why different social groups wanted the vote? Analyse: Begin to form a judgment on why the women’s movement split? If you like this resource then why not check out my other resources on this topic in my TES shop. You can also follow 'The History Academy' on Twitter, Google Plus, YouTube and Facebook for the latest updates or even to get in touch and chat about how you have used this resource or to ask questions. We aim to produce cheap and affordable resources for either the price of a good cup of coffee or a happy meal so that you can spend more time doing the things that you want. Anyway, have fun and stay in touch via social media for the latest updates. Kind Regards Roy
The Home Front: The Blitz
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The Home Front: The Blitz

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This outstanding lesson is designed to help students understand why Hitler launched the Blitz on Britain, the impact it had on civilians, whilst evaluating how close it came to breaking morale. In forms part of a series of lessons on the Home Front that can be downloaded separately or bought as part of a discounted bundle. When you purchase this resource you will be able to download a four page worksheet with the key information, sources and tasks, one of which includes writing a report evaluating the impact of the Blitz on London. You will also be able to download an accompanying PowerPoint, which includes aims, objectives, differentiated outcomes and tasks as well as starters, plenaries, information slides, historical sources, graphic organisers, video clips and home work tasks. The PowerPoint also includes a living graph / continuum which can be used to evaluate the sources and how far the Blitz was successful at damaging morale. If you stop the show mode, you should be able to drag and drop the sources onto the continuum. For additional information, please view the preview files: The aims and objectives of this lesson are: Theme: The Home Front Know: Why did Hitler launch the Blitz against Britain? Understand: What impact did the Blitz have on civilians? Evaluate: How successfully did the government prepare Britain for war? Skills: Source Analysis, Cause, Consequence & Collaboration WILF – What Am I Looking For? Identify & describe: Why did Hitler launch the Blitz? Explain: What impact did the Blitz have on civilians? Analyse: How successfully did the government prepare Britain for war? If you like this resource then why not check out my other resources on this topic in my TES shop. You can also follow ‘The History Academy’ on Twitter, Google Plus, YouTube and Facebook for the latest updates or even to get in touch and chat about how you have used this resource or to ask questions. We aim to produce cheap and affordable resources for either the price of a good cup of coffee or a happy meal so that you can spend more time doing the things that you want. Anyway, have fun and stay in touch via social media for the latest updates. Kind Regards Roy
The Home Front: Gas Masks
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The Home Front: Gas Masks

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This lesson is designed to help students understand why the government issued 38 million gas masks and how it convinced people to carry them around with them. It also looks at why Hitler didn’t used gas as a weapon against Britain, but did against the Jews and other ethnic groups in the concentration camps. When you purchase this resource you will be able to download a PowerPoint which includes aims, objectives, differentiated outcomes, starters, plenaries, appropriate information slides, sources and links to video clips. It includes a worksheet with the key information, sources and 5 tasks, one of which includes creating a spider graph summary as well as a propaganda poster. The PowerPoint also includes additional stretch and challenge questions. The aims and objectives of this lesson are: Theme: The Home Front Know: Why did the government issue 38 million gas masks? Understand: How did the government persuade people to carry them with them? Evaluate: How successfully did Britain prepare its people for war? Skills: Source Analysis, Cause, Consequence & Collaboration WILF – What Am I Looking For? Identify & describe: Why did the government issue gas masks? Explain: How did the government persuade people to carry them with them? Analyse: How successfully did Britain prepare its people for war? If you like this resource then why not check out my other resources on this topic in my TES shop. This lesson is part of a series which can be downloaded separately or as a discount bundle. You can also follow ‘The History Academy’ on Twitter, Google Plus, YouTube and Facebook for the latest updates or even to get in touch and chat about how you have used this resource or to ask questions. We aim to produce cheap and affordable resources for either the price of a good cup of coffee or a happy meal so that you can spend more time doing the things that you want. Anyway, have fun and stay in touch via social media for the latest updates. Kind Regards Roy
Roman Roads problem solving / literacy exercise
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Roman Roads problem solving / literacy exercise

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This resource is designed to get students to plan the route of two possible Roman roads and then assess which route is best based upon the criteria that the Romans would have used. It is both a problem solving and a literacy exercise as students are asked to write a formal letter or report to the Emperor to explain their ideal choice. When you purchase this resource you will be able to download a PowerPoint which includes all the instructions and key resources, as well as a formal letter template and a set of literacy cards to help your students write their letter. This is bargain as you would normally have to pay separately for each of these outstanding resources, which can be easily customised for your students. This activity would be an excellent follow up exercise to my worksheet on Roman Roads. The activities involve some straight forward question and answers and a consolidation exercise which gets students to map out and label the Roman Roads in Britain. If you like this resource then why not check out my other resources on this topic in my TES shop. You can also follow 'The History Academy' on Twitter, Google Plus, YouTube and Facebook for the latest updates or even to get in touch and chat about how you have used this resource or to ask questions. We aim to produce cheap and affordable resources for either the price of a good cup of coffee or a happy meal so that you can spend more time doing the things that you want. Anyway, have fun and stay in touch via social media for the latest updates. Kind Regards
Roman Roads in Britain
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Roman Roads in Britain

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This popular download has been tried and tested over the years and has has never failed to capture the imagination of my students and engage them in some outstanding learning on why the Romans built roads in Britain. The activities involve some straight forward question and answers and a consolidation exercise which gets students to map out and label the Roman Roads in Britain. When you purchase this resource you will be able to download a three page worksheet and an accompanying PowerPoint. Both include matching pictures, diagrams, historical sources, task and activities. However, the Powerpoint also includes aims, objectives, outcomes, starters and plenaries. The aims and objectives of this lesson are: Know: Why did the Romans build roads in Britain? Understand: How the Romans constructed their roads? Evaluate: How the Roman roads helped them keep control and led to the development of towns? Skills: Source Analysis, Cause, Consequence & Collaboration WILF – What Am I Looking For? Can You Identify: The different reasons why the Romans build roads in Britain? Can You Describe: How the Romans constructed their roads? Can You Explain: How the Roman roads helped them keep control and led to the development of towns? Once you have successfully completed these activities, why not check out my problem solving and literacy resources on planning a Roman Road? You can also follow ‘The History Academy’ on Twitter, Google Plus, YouTube and Facebook for the latest updates or even to get in touch and chat about how you have used this resource or to ask questions. We aim to produce cheap and affordable resources for either the price of a good cup of coffee or a happy meal so that you can spend more time doing the things that you want. Anyway, have fun and stay in touch via social media for the latest updates. Kind Regards Roy
Prohibition
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Prohibition

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This bundle includes a series of lessons on Prohibition. The first looks at the origins of the movement, the second on its immediate impact of the USA and the third explores why it failed. Each lesson comes with a worksheet and an accompanying PowerPoint, which includes aims, objectives, differentiated outcomes, starter, mini plenary and plenary. These resources are pitched at foundation and core students, but the PowerPoints also contain Oxford and Cambridge past paper questions and student mark schemes. For more information, please click on the individual lesson. Kind Regards Roy
The Dark side of the Boom - KKK
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The Dark side of the Boom - KKK

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This worksheet looks at how tolerant was US society by looking at the dark side of the Boom by looking at the causes of the farm crisis and how it led to an increasing intolerance in the USA. The second section looks compares and contrasts the aims, tactics and methods of WASPs and the KKK . Both these sections are followed up by straight forward question and answer tasks. The aims and objectives are: Theme: The Dark side of the Boom Know: What is the difference between a WASP and a member of the KKK? Understand: What methods and tactics did the KKK use? Understand: Why did support for the KKK increase and then decline in the 1920s? Evaluate: How tolerant was the USA in the 1920s? Skills: Cause, Consequence, Source Evaluation & judgement What Am I Looking For this lesson? Identify / Describe – Who were the KKK? Explain – Why did support for them increase and then decline in the 1920s? Analyse – begin to form a judgement on how tolerant was US society in the 1920s? There is also an outstanding PowerPoint that can be downloaded separately or in a buddle on this topic which has a series of interactive tasks entitled - How tolerant was US society in the 1920s? If you like this resource then why not check out my other resources on this topic in my TES shop. You can also follow 'The History Academy' on Twitter, Google Plus, YouTube and Facebook for the latest updates or even to get in touch and chat about how you have used this resource or to ask questions. We aim to produce cheap and affordable resources for either the price of a good cup of coffee or a happy meal so that you can spend more time doing the things that you want. Anyway, have fun and stay in touch via social media for the latest updates. Kind Regards Roy
League of Nations Study Guide and Assessment Booklet
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League of Nations Study Guide and Assessment Booklet

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This study guide and assessment for learning resource looks at 'Why did the League of Nations fail. In the study guide it contains all the key information that students need to know for their exams along with tasks and activities to test their progress. It is suitable for students of all abilities and includes both differentiated activities such as heads and tails, as well as graphic organisers and thinking skills activities. The second section include Oxford and Cambridge exam board past paper questions, pupil mark schemes and question guides. These could be easily adapted for other exam boards. The study guide itself is worth its weight in gold so this is an outstanding resource at a bargain price and should keep a class going for half a Semester on 3 hours a week. If you like this resource then why not download the PowerPoints that I have created to accompany this topic? The resource addresses the following aims: To what extent was the League a success 1919 - 1936. It addresses the following questions:  What were the aims of the League?  How successful was the League in the 1920s?  How far did weaknesses in the League’s organisation make failure inevitable?  How far did the Depression make the work of the League more difficult?  Why did the League fail over Manchuria and Abyssinia   It is set out in the following way: Revision Notes Pages 1. Aims and organisation 3 - 6 2. Strengths & weaknesses of the organisation 7 - 8 3. The work of the League of Nations during the 1920s 9 – 11 4. Japanese invasion of Manchuria 12 - 15 5. Italian invasion of Abyssinia 16 - 20 6. Compare & contrast table of the 1920s & 30s 21 7. Why did the League of Nations fail in the 1930s 22 - 23 Past Paper Questions Sections A & B 1. Cartoon questions on the League of Nations 24 – 30 2. Describe, Explain & Evaluate Questions 31 – 37 3. Mark scheme and advice for cartoon question [7] 38 4. Mark scheme and hints for tackling explain question [8] 39 5. Mark scheme and hints for tackling describe question [4] 40 6. Mark scheme and hints for tackling explain question [6] 40 7. Mark scheme and hints for tackling evaluation question [10] 41
Bayeux Tapestry Card Sort Activity for 1066
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Bayeux Tapestry Card Sort Activity for 1066

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This great little resource / puzzle is designed to help develop students' knowledge of the events in 1066 from the Norman perspective by getting them to match the captions with the scenes from the Bayeux Tapestry. This outstanding story boarding activity will also give students the opportunity to discuss, self and peer assess their understanding of one of the worlds most famous primary sources. Objective: To sort the story of what happened in 1066 into its correct chronological order using the pictures from the Bayeux Tapestry. Instruction: Cut out the pictures and captions. Match the pictures to the captions. Then place them in order to tell the story of the key events of the Tapestry. There are 13 captions and 13 images I have provided two documents for this activity - but you only really need the first one as I wanted to be able to show case the high quality images that I have carefully selected, so that they would photocopy for classroom use in either greyscale or colour. I would recommend getting students to stick their work on to A3 paper, but they could just as easily span a double page spread in an A4 exercise book. This activity is suitable for abilities of students, but I have deliberately included some challenge in this activity so that students will have to work collaboratively and look closely at the source. If you like this resource then why not check out my other resources on this topic in my TES shop. You can also follow 'The History Academy' on Twitter, Google Plus, YouTube and Facebook for the latest updates or even to get in touch and chat about how you have used this resource or to ask questions. We aim to produce cheap and affordable resources for either the price of a good cup of coffee or a happy meal so that you can spend more time doing the things that you want. Anyway, have fun and stay in touch via social media for the latest updates. Kind Regards Roy
Card Sort: How did the Native Americans survive on the Great Plains?
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Card Sort: How did the Native Americans survive on the Great Plains?

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This outstanding resource has been designed to help students understand the how Native Americans survived on the Great Plains. It can be used as a starter, plenary, revision, homework or assessment activity and is part of a series that I have uploaded on the American West. If you have access to a class set of iPads then I have also uploaded an apply version to my TES shop. When you purchase this resource you will be able to download a single sheet, Microsoft Word document that you can easily customise if you wish. The document includes aims, instructions and seven challenges that Native Americans faced and the matching solutions that they came up. Once students have cut out the cards and correctly sorted them under the heading cards for challenges and solutions, they can extend their understanding further by sorting them into their order of importance before sticking them into their books and attempting the extended question. The aims and objectives of this lesson are: Theme: What was the American West? Know: What challenges faced Native Americans on the Great Plains? Understand: How did the Plains Indians overcome these challenges? Analyse: How suited was the lifestyle of the Native Americans to their environment? WILF Identify and describe: What challenges faced the Plains Indians? Explain: How did Native Americans adapt to meet these challenges? Analyse: How successfully did Native Americans adapt to suit the challenges in their environment? If you like this resource then why not check out my other resources on this topic in my TES shop. You can also follow 'The History Academy' on Twitter, Google Plus, YouTube and Facebook for the latest updates or even to get in touch and chat about how you have used this resource or to ask questions. We aim to produce cheap and affordable resources for either the price of a good cup of coffee or a happy meal so that you can spend more time doing the things that you want. Anyway, have fun and stay in touch via social media for the latest updates. Kind Regards Roy
Card Sort: What were the push and pull factors of Westward Expansion?
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Card Sort: What were the push and pull factors of Westward Expansion?

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This resource has been designed to help students to understand the push and pull factors of westward expansion in the USA. It can be used as a starter, plenary, revision or assessment activity. However, If you are looking for additional stretch and challenge on this topic , then why not also check out my diamond nine activity? When you purchase this resource you will be able to download a fully editable Microsoft Word document. The resource includes aims, instructions and ten push and pull statements that need to be sorted. Once students have cut out the cards and correctly sorted them under the heading, they can extend their understanding further by sorting them into their order of importance before sticking them into their books and attempting the extended question. At each stage students should be feeding back to their group or the class and explaining their choices. The discussion and explanation around the choices that they have made are critical in helping them develop their understanding of the topic. The aims and objectives of this lesson are: Theme: The American West Know: Why did people want to settle in the American West? Understand: Which causes were push or pull factors? Analyse: Which factors were the most important? Skills: Cause, Consequence, Evaluation and Judgement. WILF: What Am I Looking For this lesson? Identify and describe: Why people wanted to settle in the American West? Explain: Which causes were push or pull factors? Analyse: Which factors were the most important? If you like this resource then why not check out my other resources on this topic in my TES shop. You can also follow ‘The History Academy’ on Twitter, Google Plus, YouTube and Facebook for the latest updates or even to get in touch and chat about how you have used this resource or to ask questions. We aim to produce cheap and affordable resources for either the price of a good cup of coffee or a happy meal so that you can spend more time doing the things that you want. Anyway, have fun and stay in touch via social media for the latest updates. Kind Regards Roy
Why did US Government policy towards the Native Americans change 1830 - 1851?
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Why did US Government policy towards the Native Americans change 1830 - 1851?

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This great card sort is designed to get students to understand why the US Government changed its policies towards Native Americans over the period 1834 - 1851. It is suitable for the full range of ability and works alongside with any mainstream text book or video on this topic. When you purchase this resource you will be able to download two single page documents, the first includes the card sort activity, the second the answers. In the first stage of the activity, students match the actions of the US Government with their impact or consequences. In the second stage, they can then reorganise them into their chronological order. The end result is a summary is a great revision guide on how the US Government policies changed towards the Native Americans. Once students have stuck the cards into their books, they can then feedback to a class discussion on which key event was the turning point in the attitude of the government towards the Native Americans living on the Great Plains. The aims and objectives of this lesson are: Theme: GCSE American West Know: What were the different policies of the US Government towards the Native Americans in the period 1834 - 1851? Understand: What consequences did these policies have on the Native Americans? Evaluate: Which was the most significant? WILF - What Am I Looking For? Identify & Decribe: US Policies towards the Native Americans 1834 - 1851 Explain: What consequences did these policies have on the Native Americans? Analysis: Which were the most significant? If you like this resource then why not check out my other resources on this topic in my TES shop. You can also follow ‘The History Academy’ on Twitter, Google Plus, YouTube and Facebook for the latest updates or even to get in touch and chat about how you have used this resource or to ask questions. We aim to produce cheap and affordable resources for either the price of a good cup of coffee or a happy meal so that you can spend more time doing the things that you want. Anyway, have fun and stay in touch via social media for the latest updates. Kind Regards Roy
What problems faced the Homesteaders on the Great Plains?
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What problems faced the Homesteaders on the Great Plains?

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This great little card sort is a matching exercise that can be used as a starter, plenary or even a mini plenary with a range of abilities and age groups. Students cut out the cards and match the problem facing homesteaders on the Great Plains with the correct description. Its simple, fun and provides for some kinaesthetic learning. At the end of the activity you can ask your students to rank the problems 1 to 10 and then explain which one was the most important. Theme: The American West Know: What problems faced homesteaders on the Great Plains? Understand: How did the environment and climate make farming challenging in the Great Plains? Evaluate: Which problem was the most significant? WILF Identify and describe: The problems facing the Homesteaders? Describe: What the problems that the Homesteaders faced by matching the key words with the correct description? Analyse: Evaluate and come to a judgement on which problem was the most significant? If you like this resource then why not check out my other resources on this topic in my TES shop. You can also follow 'The History Academy' on Twitter, Google Plus, YouTube and Facebook for the latest updates or even to get in touch and chat about how you have used this resource or to ask questions. We aim to produce cheap and affordable resources for either the price of a good cup of coffee or a happy meal so that you can spend more time doing the things that you want. Anyway, have fun and stay in touch via social media for the latest updates. Kind Regards Roy
Card Sort: Was Guy Fawkes innocent or guilty?
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Card Sort: Was Guy Fawkes innocent or guilty?

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This card sort is designed to get students to sort through the evidence and key facts to help them decide whether Guy Fawkes was innocent or guilty. The resource includes eight primary sources and seven information cards as well as two headings - innocent or guilty. Your higher ability students may wish to create a third interpretation which is Guy Fawkes wanted to kill the King but was setup. This resource could be used as a mini plenary to help prepare your students for an essay on this topic. Why not check out some of my other resources on this topic, including my free writing frame. Theme: What were the causes of the English Civil War? Know: What happened during the Gunpowder Plot? Understand: Why did the Catholics supposedly want to murder the King? Evaluate: How far do the contemporary sources and research by historians prove that Guy Fawkes was innocent or guilty? WILF - What Am I Looking For? Identify & describe: What evidence and facts supports that Guy Fawkes was innocent or guilty? Explain: How does the evidence support whether Guy Fawkes was innocent or guilty? Analyse: Come to a judgement on how far Guy Fawkes was guilty? Kind Regards Roy
Gunpowder Plot, 1605
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Gunpowder Plot, 1605

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These resources are designed to help students explore both the traditional and revisionist versions of the Gunpowder Plots. The worksheet sets the scene for both versions of what happened and is aimed at both foundation and core students. The card sorts are designed to help students understand what happened and to assess how far Guy Fawkes was innocent or guilty. For a detailed break down of each resource and its aims and objectives, please look at the individual lesson write up.
Gunpowder Plot Worksheet
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Gunpowder Plot Worksheet

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This great resources has successfully engaged students of all abilities for over 24 years. It was the number one download on the website www,schoolhistory.co.uk. This much loved resource has been updated and tweaked so that it is accessible for the full ability range. The worksheet comes in two sections. The first looks at the traditional story of the Gunpowder Pot as it has been taught to school children for hundreds of years. I have created a series of questions and activities aimed at foundation and core students that helps them to study an old Victorian school history book version. This is a great exercise to help students appreciate how history has been taught in the past. The next section looks a the revisionist version of the Gunpowder Plot and gives students a series of contemporary sources and secondary research by historians to help them decide whether Guy Fawkes was innocent or guilty. The activity aims to get them to draw a table to help them analyse the information before having a go at writing a newspaper report from either a Catholic or Protestant stand point on what happened. If you like this resource, then I have produced a PowerPoint and series of card sorts,which may want to download separately or in the bundled version of this resource entitled the Gunpowder Plot, 1605. The aims and objectives are: Theme: What were the consequences of the break with Rome? Know: What happened during the Gunpowder Plot? Understand: Why did the Catholics want to murder the King and Parliament? Evaluate: How far does the historical evidence prove that Guy Fawkes was innocent or guilty? WILF - What Am I Looking For? Identify & describe: What happened during the Gunpowder Plot? Explain: Why would the Catholics want to murder the King and Parliament? Analyse: How far does the historical evidence prove that Guy Fawkes was innocent or guilty? If you like this resource then why not check out my other resources on this topic in my TES shop, where many have been bundled together to provide you with further savings. You can also follow ‘The History Academy’ on Twitter, Google Plus, YouTube and Facebook for the latest updates or even to get in touch and chat about how you have used this resource or to ask questions. We aim to produce cheap and affordable resources for either the price of a good cup of coffee or a happy meal so that you can spend more time doing the things that you want. Anyway, have fun and stay in touch via social media for the latest updates. Kind Regards Roy
Card Sort: Impact of the Great Depression on the USA, 1929 - 1932
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Card Sort: Impact of the Great Depression on the USA, 1929 - 1932

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This great little resource has never failed to help my students understand the social, economic and political effects of the Great Depression on the USA, 1929 - 1932. It makes a great little starter or mini plenary to a lesson on this topic. I've provided it in word so you can easily adapt it to suit the needs of your students. Aims and Objectives Theme: Why did FDR defeat HH in the Presidential Election in 1932? Know: What effects did the Great Depression have on the USA? Understand: what were the social, economic and political effects of the depression? Evaluate: Why did President Hoover become increasingly unpopular? WILF - What Am I Looking For? Identify and describe: What were the effects of the Great Depression? Explain: Which effects were economic, social or political? Analyse: Link the effects of the Great Depression together to help explain why HH became more unpopular with the American people? If you like this resource then why not check out my other resources on this topic in my TES shop. You can also follow 'The History Academy' on Twitter, Google Plus, YouTube and Facebook for the latest updates or even to get in touch and chat about how you have used this resource or to ask questions. We aim to produce cheap and affordable resources for either the price of a good cup of coffee or a happy meal so that you can spend more time doing the things that you want. Anyway, have fun and stay in touch via social media for the latest updates. Kind Regards Roy
Card Sort: How did the Homesteaders survive on the Great Plains?
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Card Sort: How did the Homesteaders survive on the Great Plains?

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This great activity is designed to help students studying how the Homesteaders survived on the Great Plains as part of a course on the American West. It can be used as either a revision, consolidation exercise or even as a plenary or starter. If you are looking for an accompany resource to cover this topic then please do check out my TES shop. The two page word document contains 14 problems with the solutions that the Homesteaders came up with mixed up. Students cut out the cards and match the problems and solutions under the two headings. Once they have peer reviewed or checked them during a class feedback session, students can then stick them into their books. Alternatively, you could create a class set that are kept in envelops and quickly matched and then put back as a quick starter or plenary. The aims and objectives for this activity are: Theme: How successful were the Homesteaders at settling on the Great Plains? Know: What problems did they have to overcome? Understand: How did the Homesteaders survive and build successful farms on the Great Plains? Evaluate: What impact did these solutions have on the Homesteaders, the environment and the Native Americans? Skills: Cause, Consequence, Change, Continuity & Source Evaluation. WILF – What Am I Looking For? Identify and describe: What problems did the Homesteaders have to overcome in order to survive? Explain: Did they try and solve these problems? Analyse: begin to make an overall judgement on how successful the Homesteaders were at settling on the Great Plains and at what cost? If you like this resource then why not check out my other resources on this topic in my TES shop. You can also follow 'The History Academy' on Twitter, Google Plus, YouTube and Facebook for the latest updates or even to get in touch and chat about how you have used this resource or to ask questions. We aim to produce cheap and affordable resources for either the price of a good cup of coffee or a happy meal so that you can spend more time doing the things that you want. Anyway, have fun and stay in touch via social media for the latest updates. Kind Regards Roy