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Wolsey Academy operates as a non-profit, with every penny we make going to one of our charity partners or into the Ipswich Initiative, funding good works across the town and county. Search for Wolsey Academy to see our website for more details and to purchase resources at a discount.
Perfect for History Club sessions – or active and creative lessons - at primary or secondary level. Includes information and video about the topics and a fun practical activity (which can often take more than one session to complete). All sessions include a weekly advertising poster for display boards, websites and screens around the school. Also included is a loyalty card for students to claim rewards after attending enough lessons.
Designed by Wolsey Academy and tried and tested with secondary students in the UK.
Topics are as follows:
Ancient Egypt – Drama Production
Battle of Trafalgar 1805 – Arts and Craft.
Guy Fawkes, 1605 – Gunpowder Hunt.
Charles Lindbergh, 1927 – Design & Fly a Plane.
Pirates – Make a Movie.
Thanksgiving – Fancy Dress and Card Design
Benjamin Franklin – Make and fly a Kite.
Tudor Christmas – Card Making.
Battle of Atlantic – Code Breaking Game
Medieval Coat of Arms – Research and Heraldry Making.
Brunel – Bridge Building
Darwin –Voyage of the Beagle, Art Competition.
D-Day – Landing Craft Construction and Testing
World Cup History – Kit Designs
Battle of Quebec – Crane Construction
Angkor Wat – Sunrise Drawings
Historical Fashion – Clothing Designs
Henry Ford – Assembly Line Competition
Roman Army – Shield Design and Battle Tactics Role Play
Local History: Ipswich Town Football Club – Badge Design.
Bonus: King John RPR game booklet - a free History RPG to play online!
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Industrial Revolution:
A Wolsey Academy Scheme of Work on the Industrial Revolution. Target is KS3 but all assessments throughout are GCSE and use Edexcel criteria. Each lesson contains a lesson plan, quick start guide, printable resources, mini plenaries, challenge questions, mark schemes, writing frames, lots of differentiation, a nice mix of activity types and a lesson specific EAL activity sheet. There are 14 lessons in total, but each lesson has enough material to last 2 or 3 lessons for even high ability classes.
Most lessons include some high-level source analysis.
The lessons also include a link to a site hosting a self-marking End of Unit quiz and a revision guide which make for nice homework activities. The SOW has been used for several years (with continual updates and improvements) at a very successful History department in an outstanding school.
If used at KS3 it also acts as a grounding for any History of Medicine modules they might encounter at KS4 (hence the focus on public health and inventions).
The SOW covers the following topics:
Introduction to the Industrial Revolution (free)
Population Boom (free)
Factories
Coal Mining
Transport
Robert Stephenson
Industrial Revolution inventors
Child Labour
Public Health Problems
Public Health Solutions & Government Intervention
Source Question on the Big Stink
Luddites
British Empire
Source Question on Empire
William Cuffay & The Chartists (Black History Month lesson)
Causes of Indian Independence
All Guided Reading Challenges (24 in total - 6 of which directly relevant to the Industrial Revolution & Empire)
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6 lessons on the French Revolution
Each lesson comes with a range of activities and a focus, some build up essay writing skills, others focus on debates, others are more creative tasks. All resources included at the end of each PowerPoint, designed to be as ‘pick up and play’ or ‘pick up and modify’ as possible to help you out.
The Enlightenment
Causes of the Revolution
Tennis Court Oath & The Bastille
Constitution and the Republic
The Terror
Napoleon’s Rise To Power
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14 Mini Mock Papers.
Each one comes with an extract and 4 questions (2 marks, 4 marks, 5 marks, 45 marks) in the IGCSE style for Edexcel, English Language Paper 1.
Ideal for exam practice/revision/distance learning.
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A comprehensive revision workbook for the IGCSE History (Edexcel) China: Conflict, Crisis and Change 1900 – 19189 course.
It includes:
• 26 fact sheets covering all topics.
• 26 writing tasks (1 for each topic with graduated difficulty)
• 99 keywords to support vocabulary and understanding
• 5 Online quizzes (1 for each sub topic)
Writing tasks are as follows:
• 3 keyword match ups
• 3 Cloze activities
• 3 PEE model and sort activities
• 8 PEEKA paragraphs model and write activity
• 9 6 mark questions with PEEKA writing stems
This has been used at an International School in the UAE with great effect and hugely popular with parents and home tutors.
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Topics are as follows (each with its own writing task, keywords and access to an online quiz).
China, an introduction
The Boxer Rebellion, 1900
The Self-Strengthening Movement, 1902 – 1911
The 1911 Revolution
Warlords & The May 4th Movement
Sun Yat-sen & the GMD
United Front & Northern Expedition
Shanghai Massacre 1927
The Long March 1934
War with Japan 1937 – 45
Civil War 1946 – 49
Why did the CCP win?
CCP & Agriculture
CCP & Industry
CCP & Women
CCP & politics
CCP & USSR
Motives for the Cultural Revolution
Cultural Revolution Key Features
Cult of Mao
Cultural Revolution Consequences
China splits with the USSR
Gang of Four
Deng’s economic reforms
Deng’s political reforms
Tiananmen Square, 1989.
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Te first 11 lessons of 22 lessons that together teach the entire Vietnam Conflict, 1945-1975.
Ideal for all specifications. Each lesson comes with a range of activities, flash cards for revision and assessments and checks throughout. Almost all include a written assessment with guidance and activities that ask students to consider a range of different historical interpretations of the events. All resources needed for the lesson are self-contained within the PowerPoint with printer friendly versions ready to go.
The lessons are as follows:
PART 1:
Vietnam Overview and Timeline
Colonial Vietnam
General Giap
Dien Bien Phu 1954
Geneva Accords 1954
Domino Theory & McCarthyism
Ho Chi Minh
The Vietcong
Strategic Hamlet Program
Overthrow of Diem 1963
Gulf of Tonkin Incident 1964
BONUS: Max Hastings Guided Reading Activity - Operation Rolling Thunder
PART 2:
12. Vietcong Tactics
13. US Tactics
14. Khe Sanh, Tet & Hue
15. Nixon Doctrine & Vietnamization
16. Opposition to the War – Media & Atrocities
17. My Lai Massacre 1968
18. Opposition to the War – Students, Kent State and the Draft
19. Support for the War – Hard Hats
20. Peace and the Fall of Saigon 1975
21. Why did the US Fail?
22. 80 Flashcards
BONUS: Max Hastings Guided Reading Activity - Operation Rolling Thunder
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The History of India
This is one lesson from a series of 11 on the History of India.
Each lesson includes as a minimum:
• A context slide for teacher talk/intro
• A reading comprehension task
• A sorting/categorising activity of factors/causes.
• A writing task with support and guidance.
All resources are included within the same PowerPoint for ease of organisation. They have proved very effective with our High School classes.
The 11 lessons are as follows:
The Mughals (free)
The East India Company
The Battle of Plessey (free)
The Tiger of Mysore
The Mahratta
Revision & Feedback lesson for unit at half way point
Trucial States, UAE & Oman
The First War of Indian Independence (1857)
Amritsar Massacre & Indian Independence Movement
India, Gandhi and the Second World War
Bengal Famine 1947 (free)
Indian Independence and Partition
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Back to back completed flash cards.
Features the type of text, the audience and purpose (TAP) and breaks down literature devices used into linguistic and structural - provides quotes and explanations for each one. Most also include paragraph and line references to quickly locate the quote during revision.
Ready to print and use.
The anthology consist of:
Touching the Void
Your Guide to Beach Safety
Climate Change Webpage - Greenpeace UK
Climate Change: The Facts
A Game of Polo With A Headless Goat
A Passage to Africa
The Explorer’s Daughter
Explorers, or Boys Messing About? Either Way, Taxpayer Gets Rescue Bill
Taking On The World
Chinese Cinderella
UPDATE: Some of these texts may no longer appear in the current exam but may be good for practicing for mock papers etc.
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Lesson 1: Roman Intro
THIS FULLY RESOURCED LESSON INCLUDES:
• Lesson teacher tutorial video for this lesson (for homework/home school learning)
• Literacy & Numeracy settler
• Contextual information (to assist teacher talk)
• Chronology card sort
• Team Teach the factors activity
• Significance categorisation task
• Paragraph writing skills activity.
• All resources required included at the end of the PowerPoint file.
• Online self marking quiz to assess understanding
Other lessons in the series:
Lesson 2: The Founding of Rome, Romulus and Remus
Lesson 3: Roman Roads
Lesson 4: The Roman Army
Lesson 5: Punic Wars
Lesson 6: Pompeii & Roman Life
Lesson 7: Roman Government (The Republic)
Lesson 8: Medicine and Public Health
An 8 lesson series guiding Key Stage 3 through some of the fundamentals of the Roman Empire. Tried and tested over a number of years. See details of each lesson below the initial list.
Each lesson focusses on the Video – Resource – Quiz structure to allow for maximum support for teachers and parents – and maximum independence for students.
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This lesson is from a scheme of work that covers everything you need from module 5 of CIE Business Studies IGCSE: Finance
In total the Module 5 Scheme of Work includes: 59 flash cards, 14 Google Quizzes and 14 lesson PowerPoints (including a revision lesson).
Each lesson in the series come with
a. Activities to complete
b. Key word flash cards
c. Information to revise from and assist teacher talk
d. A unique Google quiz to assess understanding & progress
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Business Need for Finance
Internal and External source of Finance
Short & Long Term Finance Options
Factors in choosing Finance Options
Cash Flow
Cash Flow Forecasts
Working Capital
Importance of Accounts
Income Statements
Balance Sheets
Ratio Analysis
Liquidity Ratios
Uses and Users of Accounts
Revision for Unit 5
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A series of 6 lessons on Ancient Baghdad. An excellent case study in the importance of the this city and region during the Islamic Golden Age. Each lesson is designed to cover a range of historical and exam skills to build up students knowledge and exam skills ready for any exam board.
Those lessons are:
Baghdad – The City
Baghdad – The Silk Roads
Baghdad – Queen Al Khayzuran
Baghdad – 1001 Arabian Nights
Baghdad – The House of Wisdom
Baghdad – The Siege of Baghdad 1258
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This is one lesson from a completely fully resourced and integrated series of 17 lessons on the Russian Revolution. It was designed for GCSE History but has also been used very effectively at KS3 level.
Each lesson contains as a minimum:
• Recap from previous lesson
• Keyword flashcards (in a unique ‘Pokémon card style’ template!)
• Writing skill challenges building up to fully developed PEEKA paragraphs (these increase in complexity as you move through the lessons)
• Text with comprehension questions
• A ‘reverse engineer’ essay question task.
• A model paragraph with a ‘how can you improve?’ task
• Stretch questions.
• Video links.
The 17 lessons are as follows:
Russia and its discontents (free)
1905 Revolution (free)
The First World War (free)
Rasputin
February Revolution
Mod-Module Revision Tasks and Knowledge Check
Provisional Government
October Revolution
Bolsheviks & Constituent Assembly
Treaty of Brest-Litovsk
Russian Civil War
Russian Civil War – Why did the Reds win?
Russian Civil War – War Communism
Russian Civil War – Kronstadt Naval Mutiny
Russian Civil War – New Economic Policy
Russian Civil War – Lenin’s Legacy
End of unit – all revision cards, revision tasks, assessment questions, models and criteria.
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Lesson taken from the unit 4 series of lessons
Each lesson contains:
• A wide range of activities
• Content Slides
• Business Case Studies
• All Resources Required
• Online quizzes
• Flash Cards.
We hope it helps.
Operations Management lessons include:
Productivity
Inventory
Methods of Production
Technology and Production
Business Costs
Economies of Scale
Break Even Point
Quality Production
Location Decisions
Revision Lesson
You can access and download all the lessons for IGCSE Business Studies at Wolsey Academy (Google us).
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This lesson explores the factors contributing to Hitler’s growing appeal from 1930 to 1933, including the impact of the Great Depression, propaganda, and the role of the SA. Activities include watching a TED-Ed video, answering related questions, and completing worksheets on Nazi propaganda tactics. Students will also analyse Hitler’s promises and the effectiveness of his methods in gaining support. Through discussions and writing exercises, they will understand how the Nazis capitalised on economic distress and political instability.–
This is one lesson in a series of 24 on Nazi Germany, designed and successfully taught to an IGCSE cohort who achieved record grades. Each lesson is designed to cover a range of historical and exam skills to build up students knowledge and exam skills ready for the exam.
Those lessons are:
The origins of the Republic 1919
The Weimar Constitution
Early Challenges to Weimar
Challenges from the Left and Right
Hyperinflation 1923
Recovery of the Republic
Weimar International Relations
Early Development of the Nazi Party
Munich Putsch
Nazi Party Rebuilds
Great Depression & The Nazis
Hitler’s Appeal
Hitler Becomes Chancellor
Creation of a Dictatorship
Nazi Germany & Methods of Control
Nazi Germany & Youth
Nazi Germany & Women
Nazi Germany & Religion
Nazi Germany & Jewish Persecution 1933-39
Nazi Germany & The Economy
The Holocaust & The Final solution
Nazi Germany & The Home Front
Nazi Germany & Opposition to Hitler
Nazi Germany Flash Cards
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Part of the African Civilizations topic which we use to introduce key historical concepts to students – they have been developing their basic historical skills and using PEEKA for developing their writing. We build on those in this lesson and prepare ourselves for the Roman topic – which will use more source based enquiries.
Lesson outline:
Recap activity – building on last lesson and cementing learning of keywords.
Video Recap (if nec)
Think/Pair/Share of Int 1 and build on class discussion with the table.
Same for Int 2 and encourage discussion and debate of the provenance (use keyword slide to reinforce the theme of the lesson)
Comparison activity (resources on ppt) – completing the table as they go – working in distanced pairs – covid restrictions applying.
Feedback and place interpretations on the reliability line
Create presentations with ref. to 3 of the sources.
Use PEEKA paragraph writing skills (As before) to write their final conclusions on the question using the sources.
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This lesson covers the Armenian Genocide during World War I, examining the events between 1915 and 1917. Students will explore the definition of genocide, the causes and key figures involved, and the consequences for the Armenian population. Activities include watching a video summary, guided reading with key fact identification, and analysing historical documents to understand the motives and means behind the genocide. The lesson concludes with a writing task using the PEEKA structure to summarise the events.
Lesson Content and Activities:
Introduction:
Brief overview of the Ottoman Empire during WWI.
Definition of genocide using the UN’s Convention on the Prevention and Punishment of the Crime of Genocide.
What Happened:
Discuss the timeline and key events of the Armenian Genocide.
Identify the role of Talaat Pasha and the Temporary Law of Deportation.
Video Activity:
Watch a video summarising the Armenian Genocide.
Write a short summary covering causes, events, and consequences.
Guided Reading:
Complete a guided reading activity with provided text.
Subtitle each paragraph.
Write down three key facts.
Highlight and define any unknown words.
Document Analysis:
Read and summarise historical documents (e.g., manifestos, reports, photographs).
Complete a table showing how each document provides evidence of the genocide.
Writing Task:
Use the PEEKA structure to write paragraphs explaining the causes, events, and consequences of the genocide.
Incorporate evidence from the video and documents analysed.
Resources:
Video link
Guided reading text
Historical documents (Manifestos, reports, photographs)
PEEKA planning sheet
Writing prompts and sentence stems
Taken from a series of over 30 First World War lessons made by Wolsey Academy. They provide a thorough foundation of knowledge in this vital period of 20th Century History and each lesson looks to focus on a range of historical skills and exam techniques to equip students with knowledge and transferable research, analysis and study skills.
To find the complete bundle, search on the Wolsey Academy website. Wolsey Academy operates as a non-profit, with every penny we make going to one of our charity partners or into the Ipswich Initiative, funding good works across the town and county. Search for Wolsey Academy to see our website for more details and to purchase resources at a discount.
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This lesson examines the impact of the Great Depression on Germany and how it facilitated the rise of the Nazi Party. It covers economic repercussions, key events like the Wall Street Crash, and the role of propaganda. Activities include analysing primary sources, discussing the effects on different societal groups, and completing worksheets on the Weimar Republic's response. Students will learn about the economic hardship that made Germans receptive to extremist ideologies, enhancing their grasp through class discussions and narrative writing.
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This is one lesson in a series of 24 on Nazi Germany, designed and successfully taught to an IGCSE cohort who achieved record grades. Each lesson is designed to cover a range of historical and exam skills to build up students knowledge and exam skills ready for the exam.
Those lessons are:
The origins of the Republic 1919
The Weimar Constitution
Early Challenges to Weimar
Challenges from the Left and Right
Hyperinflation 1923
Recovery of the Republic
Weimar International Relations
Early Development of the Nazi Party
Munich Putsch
Nazi Party Rebuilds
Great Depression & The Nazis
Hitler’s Appeal
Hitler Becomes Chancellor
Creation of a Dictatorship
Nazi Germany & Methods of Control
Nazi Germany & Youth
Nazi Germany & Women
Nazi Germany & Religion
Nazi Germany & Jewish Persecution 1933-39
Nazi Germany & The Economy
The Holocaust & The Final solution
Nazi Germany & The Home Front
Nazi Germany & Opposition to Hitler
Nazi Germany Flash Cards
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This lesson on the Windrush Generation explores the arrival of Caribbean migrants to Britain on the SS Empire Windrush in 1948. It examines the push and pull factors for migration, such as post-war labor shortages in Britain and economic difficulties in the Caribbean. Students analyze the challenges faced by the migrants, including racial discrimination and housing issues, and their cultural contributions to British society. Activities include watching and analyzing a video, discussing a case study, identifying push and pull factors, completing a pre-printed activity sheet, and participating in quizzes to reinforce key concepts and historical context.
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A set of 17 flash cards for History lessons/revision of 1066
Each card is printable and foldable, also includes a ‘dual coding’ activity and then for the word to be used in a sentence to prove understanding. Also ideal to be used for round robin/quiz-quiz-trade style activities in class.
Words included:
Edward the Confessor
Harald Hardrada
Harold Godwinson
William, Duke of Normandy
Battle of Stamford Bridge
Battle of Hastings
Dover
Siege
Feudal System
Domesday Book
Harrying of the North
Motte and Bailey Castle
Housecarls
Fyrd
Shield Wall
Cavalry
Archers
If you are studying 1066 get your students playing the free Battle of Hastings RPG game at Wolsey Academy – includes a free work book that they complete as they walk around Medieval England and talk to the characters to reveal the answers. My students love it.
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This lesson is from a scheme of work that covers everything you need from module 5 of CIE Business Studies IGCSE: Finance
In total the Module 5 Scheme of Work includes: 59 flash cards, 14 Google Quizzes and 14 lesson PowerPoints (including a revision lesson).
Each lesson in the series come with
a. Activities to complete
b. Key word flash cards
c. Information to revise from and assist teacher talk
d. A unique Google quiz to assess understanding & progress
Hope they help!
Business Need for Finance
Internal and External source of Finance
Short & Long Term Finance Options
Factors in choosing Finance Options
Cash Flow
Cash Flow Forecasts
Working Capital
Importance of Accounts
Income Statements
Balance Sheets
Analysis of Accounts
Liquidity Ratios
Uses and Users of Accounts
Revision for Unit 5
Design for CIE but covers 99.9% of the same stuff as the Edexcel Business Studies Finance module (I have used these resources for both).
Wolsey Academy, a non-profit resource provider, directs all profits to various charities, including refugee support, youth sports, educational programs, and carbon capture, achieving a carbon-negative status. Explore our site for resources and free history role-playing games loved by students. Thank you for your dedication to teaching and for supporting our mission.