This detailed and visually-appealing resource offers a complete reference point for students learning or revising knowledge of Boudica and her rebellion against the Roman occupiers. It contains comprehensive sections on: -Overview and Maps; -Key People: Boudica, Suetonius, Prasutagus, Catus Decianus; -Important Places, Events, and Information; -Boudica Timeline. Key words and ideas are underlined for easy reference. The resource is designed to be printed onto A3, and is provided as both a PDF and a Word version (so that you can edit if you want to). All images used are licensed for commercial use and are cited on a separate document (included). It can be used by students of all ages, but is best suited for those in KS2.

This clear, detailed and visually-appealing resource offers a complete reference point for children learning about Diana, Princess of Wales, particularly those studying ‘Significant Individuals’ in history or learning about prominent campaigners in PSHE. It contains comprehensive sections entitled: Overview; Times in Her Life; Important Vocabulary; Diana, Princess of Wales Timeline; Answers to the Important Questions; Top Ten Facts. The resource is designed to be printed onto A3 or A4, and is provided as both a PDF and a Word version (so that you can edit if you want to). All images used are licensed for commercial use.

In this engaging lesson, children learn about the daily life of people in the Stone Age, through learning about: -their diet/ how they found food; -their clothing and how it was made; -their housing; -their culture and things that they made; …across the Palaeolithic, Mesolithic, and Neolithic periods. The learning is guided by a clear and colourful PowerPoint presentation, which guides students through the following step-by-step journey: -Knowledge recall - gauging what children know/ can remember about the Stone Age, including the three main periods; -Looking at a range of sources to establish what daily life was like in the Palaeolithic period; -Reading a report to discover what life was like in the Mesolithic period; -Watching an engaging video to find out what life was like in the Neolithic period; -Completing a diary entry based on a day in the life of one of the periods that they have learnt about; -Self-reflecting on the extent to which they feel they have met the learning objective. Included is the comprehensive PowerPoint presentation (around 20 slides), the hyperlink for the video, the worksheet, and the paper sources (in both Word and PDF) In the past, I have used this lesson with children in lower KS2 (years 3 and 4) - the key learning is aligned with curriculum expectations for history. All images are licensed for commercial use.

This detailed and visually-appealing resource offers a complete reference point for students learning or revising knowledge of The Hundred Years’ War. It contains comprehensive sections on: -Overview and Maps; -Key People: Edward III, Henry V, Henry VI, Philip VI, Charles V, Joan of Arc; -Major Events: The Edwardian War; -Major Events: The Caroline War; -Major Events: The Lancastrian War; -The Hundred Years’ War Timeline. Key words and ideas are underlined for easy reference. The resource is designed to be printed onto A3, and is provided as both a PDF and a Word version (so that you can edit if you want to). All images used are licensed for commercial use and are cited on a separate document (included). It can be used by students of all ages, but is best suited for those in KS3.

This detailed and visually-appealing resource offers a complete reference point for students learning or revising knowledge of Ancient Sumer. It contains comprehensive sections on: -Overview and Maps; -Key People and Gods; -Daily Life in Ancient Sumer; -Top Ten Ancient Sumer Facts; -Ancient Sumer Timeline. Key words and ideas are underlined for easy reference. The resource is designed to be printed onto A3, and is provided as both a PDF and a Word version (so that you can edit if you want to). All images used are licensed for commercial use and are cited on a separate document (included). It can be used by students of all ages, but is best suited for those in KS2.

This clear, detailed and visually-appealing resource offers a complete reference point for children learning about Henry VIII as a part of their history study. It contains comprehensive sections entitled: Overview; Times in His Life; Important Vocabulary; Henry VIII Timeline; Answers to the Important Questions; Top Ten Facts. The resource is designed to be printed onto A3, and is provided as both a PDF and a Word version (so that you can edit if you want to). All images used are licensed for commercial use.

In this engaging lesson, children note the key changes over time between the Stone Age and the Iron Age. They then use this information to help them to create accurate timelines. The learning is guided by a clear and colourful PowerPoint presentation, which guides students through the following step-by-step journey: -Knowledge recall - gauging what children know/ can remember about the Stone Age, Bronze Age and Iron Age, in order to secure a foundation for their learning; -Use picture clues and key written information in order to establish the main changes in the UK over the ages; -Use researching skills in order to find out additional information about key changes over time in ancient Britain; -Creating their timelines, drawing on clear advice and logical steps; -Self-reflecting on the extent to which they feel they have met the learning objective. Included is the comprehensive PowerPoint presentation (23 slides) and the research template (provided in both Word and PDF) In the past, I have used this lesson with children in lower KS2 (years 3 and 4) - the key learning is aligned with curriculum expectations for history. All images are licensed for commercial use.

This detailed and visually-appealing resource offers a complete reference point for students learning or revising knowledge relating to the Tudors and Stuarts (1485-1714). It is ideal for students studying at GCSE/ upper KS3 level, and contains comprehensive sections on: Tudor and Stuart Monarchs - date of reign, biography, spouse info, and key facts; Major Events and Key Information; Everyday Life in the Period; Timeline of Major Events; Key words and ideas are underlined for easy reference. The resource is designed to be printed onto A3, and is provided as both a PDF and a Word version (so that you can edit if you want to). All images used are licensed for commercial use and are cited on a separate document (included).

In this engaging lesson, children are introduced to the Bronze Age. In particular, they learn how: -the world changed from the stone age to the bronze age; -people made and used bronze; -the bronze age came to different civilisations at different times; -the discovery of bronze, alongside other discoveries, changed daily life. The learning is guided by a clear and colourful PowerPoint presentation, which guides students through the following step-by-step journey: -Knowledge recall - gauging what children know/ can remember about the Stone Age, in order to secure a foundation for their learning; -Discovering how bronze was made, and how it was first used at different times by different civilisations; -Reading and comprehending information about daily life in the Bronze Age; -Creating a report about what they have learnt, using the clear and logical report template; -Self-reflecting on the extent to which they feel they have met the learning objective. Included is the comprehensive PowerPoint presentation (22 slides), the reading comprehension extract and the report template (provided in both Word and PDF) In the past, I have used this lesson with children in lower KS2 (years 3 and 4) - the key learning is aligned with curriculum expectations for history. All images are licensed for commercial use.

This detailed and visually-appealing resource offers a complete reference point for students learning or revising knowledge of Women’s Suffrage. It contains comprehensive sections on: -Overview; -Major Events - The 1866 Petition, The Formation of the Suffragists and the Suffragettes, the Cat and Mouse Act and 1918 and 1928 Representation of the People Acts; -Timeline of Major Events; -Key People - Millicent Fawcett, Emmeline Pankhurst and Emily Davison; -Top Women’s Suffrage Facts. Key subject vocabulary is also provided for easy reference. The resource is designed to be printed onto either A4 or A3, and is provided as both a PDF and a Word version (so that you can edit if you want to). It can be used for a wide range of year groups, but was originally designed to support study at KS3.

In this engaging lesson, children are introduced to the Iron Age. In particular, they learn how: -the world changed from the bronze age to the iron age; -people retrieved and used iron; -the iron age came to different civilisations at different times; -the discovery of iron, alongside other discoveries, changed daily life. The learning is guided by a clear and colourful PowerPoint presentation, which guides students through the following step-by-step journey: -Knowledge recall - gauging what children know/ can remember about the Stone Age and Bronze Age, in order to secure a foundation for their learning; -Discovering how iron was retrieved, and how it was first used at different times by different civilisations; -Being ‘Iron Age Detectives’ and exploring a range of sources (provided) to find out important information about daily life in the Iron Age; -Designing an Iron Age village based on everything that they have learnt about Iron Age life; -Self-reflecting on the extent to which they feel they have met the learning objective. Included is the comprehensive PowerPoint presentation (17 slides), the four historical sources and the research template (provided in both Word and PDF) In the past, I have used this lesson with children in lower KS2 (years 3 and 4) - the key learning is aligned with curriculum expectations for history. All images are licensed for commercial use.

This detailed and visually-appealing resource offers a complete reference point for students learning or revising knowledge of The Iraq War. This is an important component in studying ‘Conflict and Tension in the Gulf and Afghanistan, 1990-2009.’ It contains comprehensive sections on: Major Events - dates, images, descriptions, and key facts - including the September 11th Attacks, Build-up to the Iraq War, The Invasion of Iraq, Continued Conflict and Tensions, and Impact/Aftermath ; Key People - Saddam Hussein, George W. Bush, Muqtada Al-Sadr, Barack Obama and Tony Blair. Context - Conflict and Tension in the Gulf and Afghanistan Overview and Map; Timeline of Major Events. Key words and ideas are underlined for easy reference. The resource is designed to be printed onto A3, and is provided as both a PDF and a Word version (so that you can edit if you want to). All images are from Wikimedia Commons and are licensed for commercial use.

This detailed and visually-appealing resource offers a complete reference point for students learning or revising Wilfred Owen’s World War I poem 'Dulce et Decorum est.’ It contains comprehensive sections on: Context; Line-by-line analysis (with quotes); Poetic Devices/ Language Devices; Themes; Form/Structure; Poems for Comparison; Thoughts of the Poet. Key words and ideas are underlined for easy reference. The resource is designed to be printed onto A3, and is provided as both a PDF and a Word version (so that you can edit if you want to). All images used are licensed for commercial use and are cited on a separate document (included).

This detailed and visually-appealing resource offers a complete reference point for students learning or revising knowledge of The Glorious Revolution. It contains comprehensive sections on: -Overview; -Key Events - James II ascends to the throne; Birth of James Francis Edward Stuart, Invitation to William of Orange, William lands in Britain, Mary and William become joint monarchs; -Key People - King James II, Mary II, William of Orange, James Edward Francis Stuart, Henry Sydney, Arthur Herbert; -Important Locations; -Timeline of Events; -Subject Vocabulary. The resource is designed to be printed onto either A4 or A3, and is provided as both a PDF and a Word version (so that you can edit if you want to). It can be used for a wide range of year groups, but was originally designed to support study at KS3.

This detailed and visually-appealing resource offers a complete reference point for students learning or revising knowledge of Indian Independence and the Partition of India. It contains comprehensive sections on: -Overview; -Indian Independence Information - The British Empire, The Indian National Congress, The Salt March, The Muslim League, and Independence and Partition; -Key People - Mahatma Gandhi, Winston Churchill, Clement Atlee, Muhammad Ali Jinnah, Jawaharlal Nehru, Lord Mountbatten; -Maps and Key Details; -Subject Vocabulary The resource is designed to be printed onto either A4 or A3, and is provided as both a PDF and a Word version (so that you can edit if you want to). It can be used for a wide range of year groups, but was originally designed to support study at KS3.

This clear, detailed and visually-appealing resource offers a complete reference point for children learning about Henry VII. It is particularly useful for those completing a history study of the monarchy in England, the Tudor dynasty or significant individuals in historical societies. It contains comprehensive sections entitled: Overview; Times in His Life; Important Vocabulary; Henry VII Timeline; Answers to the Important Questions; Top Ten Facts. The resource is designed to be printed onto A3, and is provided as both a PDF and a Word version (so that you can edit if you want to). All images used are licensed for commercial use.

This detailed and visually-appealing resource offers a complete reference point for students learning or revising knowledge of The Wars of the Roses. It contains comprehensive sections on: -Overview; -Major Events - Battles of St. Albans, Towton, Tewkesbury, Readeption of Henry VI and Battle of Bosworth Field. -Timeline of Major Events -Key People - Henry VI, Richard of York, Earl of Warwick, Edward IV, Richard III and Henry Tudor/ Henry VII -Family Tree of Houses of York and Lancaster Key words and ideas are underlined for easy reference. The resource is designed to be printed onto either A4 or A3, and is provided as both a PDF and a Word version (so that you can edit if you want to). It can be used for a wide range of year groups, but was originally designed to support study at KS3.

This detailed and visually-appealing resource offers a complete reference point for students learning or revising knowledge of The Inter-War Years. It contains comprehensive sections on: -Overview; -Major Events - The Treaty of Versailles, March on Rome Coup, The Wall Street Crash, Hitler Becomes Chancellor, The Spanish Civil War; -Timeline of Major Events; -Key People - Adolf Hitler, Benito Mussolini, Joseph Stalin, Herbert Hoover, General Franco, Amelia Earhart; -Reasons for Economic Hardships; -Reasons Behind the Rise of Dictators. Key subject vocabulary is also provided for easy reference. The resource is designed to be printed onto either A4 or A3, and is provided as both a PDF and a Word version (so that you can edit if you want to). It can be used for a wide range of year groups, but was originally designed to support study at KS3.

This detailed and visually-appealing resource offers a complete reference point for students learning or revising knowledge of The Interregnum in England. It contains comprehensive sections on: -Overview; -Key Events and Periods - The Execution of Charles I, Estbalishment of the Republic, The Protectorate under Oliver Cromwell/ Richard Cromwell and the Reinstatement of the Monarchy. -Key People - Oliver Cromwell, Charles I, John Lambert, Richard Cromwell, General George Monck, and Charles II. -Important Facts; -Timeline of Events; -Subject Vocabulary. The resource is designed to be printed onto either A4 or A3, and is provided as both a PDF and a Word version (so that you can edit if you want to). It can be used for a wide range of year groups, but was originally designed to support study at KS3.

This engaging and informative lesson helps students to demonstrate a clear understanding of the setting in ‘The Diary of Anne Frank’ - The Secret Annex. Students explore the language used by Anne Frank in her description, explore the annex for themselves on a virtual tour, and then write imaginative and original descriptions based on what they have seen and read. The lesson follows a step-by-step learning journey, in which children learn through: -Empathising with the Frank family's situation by discussing the idea of displacement; - Reading and understanding extracts from the opening section of Anne Frank's Diary, in which Anne describes the annex; - Information gathering on each of the rooms in the annex through observing a virtual tour; - Linking information and using imaginative thoughts to produce detailed, original, and imaginative descriptions of rooms in the annex; - Self assessing their own learning attempts. Included is: - Whole lesson PowerPoint - colourful and comprehensive; - Information Gathering Template; - Selected extracts - The Diary of Anne Frank; - Link to a virtual tour video (you will need internet access to view); - Writing to Describe Helpsheet; - Comprehensive lesson plan. There are also opportunities for group learning, speaking and listening, peer assessment, and whole class discussion. I originally used these resources with a mixed-ability year 8 class, however colleagues have used them for between years 5 and 9 with minimal adaptations. Please note that internet access/ use of research mechanisms is required for the introduction task. All images are licensed for commercial use, and image rights are listed on the last page of the presentation.