One lesson from a series of 10 lessons used recently to teach Key Stage 3 which much success. There is a great range of activities and the students really engaged with the subject. Each lesson is fully resourced and ready to teach from the box. Each includes options for adaption up or down depending on class level. Each lesson builds up students’ skills ready for an assessment in lesson 10, but also develops soft skills of group work, presentation, research and problem-solving. The lessons are as follows: • Raiders or Settlers? Push and Pull Factors • Viking Mythology & Top Trumps • Women in the Viking Age • Trade and Longboats • Lindisfarne • Edmund the Martyr • Bluetooth, Forkbeard & Canute • The Kyivan Rus • The Viking Discovery of America • Assessment 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. Hope it helps. W

The Computer Revolution - Meant as a cross department study with the Humanities and ICT/Computer Science. This is 1 lesson from a series of 17 (see below). Each lesson is well constructed and fully resourced (all resources contained at the end of each PowerPoint to avoid multiple files). Lessons include a varied sequence of activities building up content and skills to answer a large essay question in lesson 17 on the nature of change and continuity thanks to the computer revolution, and a speculative discussion of the impact of future developments. The series also runs parallel to a 17 part ‘Guided Reading’ pack on the same topic. Each lesson is paired with an extended piece of computing literature – for ease these extracts have been included inside the PowerPoints but you can access the reading as a separate bundle, and for free at Wolsey Academy. The lessons are as follows: Enigma and Turing (free) The History of Women in Computing (free) The Microchip and Moore’s Law The PC, GUI and Microsoft How Video Games Shaped Our World Mid-Unit Test and Revision Impact of the Internet Blockchain and Cryptocurrencies (free) Covid Track and Trace Quantum Computing (free) Artemis and Space X Facial Recognition Digital Divide DeepMind, AI, AlphaGo and ChatGPT (free) Emerging Technologies and their impact Cybersecurity case studies Revision keyword flash cards and essay assessment. 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. We hope it helps. #BetterTeachingBetterPlanet

Napoleon, Nelson and Trafalgar 1 lesson from a series of 7 on the Napoleonic Wars, The Royal Navy and the Battle of Trafalgar in 1805. The lessons are as follows: Napoleon and the threat to Britain The Making of Nelson’s Navy Horatio Nelson – Hero? Life in Nelson’s Navy The Battle of Trafalgar Napoleon and Trafalgar Pokémon revision game Each lesson works as a standalone, but they are designed to be taught in sequence, with each lesson adding a new layer of context and skills ready for the final writing task in lesson 4. Each lesson comes with 4 Pokémon style key word cards which are all gathered with a range of factor and skill word cards in the 5th lesson – this allows students to use them in their writing. Each lesson includes a range of activities and resources all contained within the same PowerPoint file for ease of use. The activities are as follows: Lesson 1: Napoleon and the threat to Britain • French Revolution context • Trading card keywords activity • Napoleon info cards and CV writing task • Napoleon’s conquests and the Continental System • Comprehension questions Lesson 2: The Making of Nelson’s Navy • Age of sail video and question/answers • Assemble a fleet discussion task with prompts • 8 Factors of success – table fill • PEE prioritisation task • Writing a letter to family task • Trading card keyword activity • Reading comprehension questions Lesson 3: Nelson v Villeneuve (and life on a sailing ship) • Nelson video and question/answers • Reading comprehension questions • Trading card keyword activity • Nelson’s Victories place and describe map activity • Nelson: Hero and Villain extended reading and debate task Lesson 4: Life in Nelson’s Navy • Video and questions • Teach Roulette – life as a sailor group task • Nautical English terms task • Write a diary entry as a sailor task • Trading Card Activity Lesson 5: The Battle of Trafalgar • Recap task • Events of the day info slides (enabling teacher talk) • Extended reading – Bernard Cornwell – the gruesome side of a war at sea • Cartoon strip of the battle with info slides • Why did Nelson win the Battle of Trafalgar? Essay task to include all factors studied thus far (the recap reminder sheet from activity 1 is useful here). • Trading Card Activity Lesson 6: Battle of Trafalgar Keyword Trading Card Game • 20 Pokémon style keywords • 11 General factor history and skill cards • An excellent and engaging way to stimulate writing tasks! Bonus: Trafalgar History Club Activity • Flag making – Re-create Nelson’s famous flag signals! • Battle Snowballs – create the line of battle, act out the fight and see who wins in the rematch! We hope it helps. #BetterTeachingBetterPlanet

A complete and well resourced lesson (which in reality would take about 2-3 lessons to complete, so you can pick and choose your activities). It includes: • 16 Pokemon style key word cards • A writing task involving the use of those cards and a peer assessment. • A number of narrative slides for teacher input. • A pyramid significance task for causes of the Armada. • Chronology sorting task • A map to plot the events of the Armada. • Prompts for class discussions of causes/events/consequences. • Video links. • Homework task worksheet (with answers) • Drake? Hero or villain – debate materials. 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.

Overview: Explore Ada Lovelace’s contributions to computing during the Industrial Revolution, including her work on Charles Babbage’s Analytical Engine. • Activities: o Video Review: Watch videos detailing Lovelace’s life and her pioneering programming work. o Timeline Sorting: Organize events in Lovelace’s career to understand her contributions to the development of early computers. o Extended Writing: Discuss Lovelace’s foresight into the capabilities of computers beyond mere calculation.

In this lesson, students discover the life and works of William Shakespeare, one of the greatest writers in English literature. Activities include video analysis of his biography, sorting timeline cards to map his career, and researching one of his plays in detail. Students will perform scenes from Shakespearean plays, create summaries and analyses of selected works, and participate in discussions on Shakespeare’s impact on literature and theatre. Taken from a series of 20 lessons on Tudor England. They provide an thorough foundation of knowledge in this vital period of European 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. Those lessons are: Battle of Bosworth 1485 Henry VII John Cabot Henry VIII & Catherine of Aragon Thomas Wolsey’s Reforms Anne Boleyn Rise of Cromwell Dissolution of the Monasteries Pilgrimage of Grace 1536 Henry VIII & His Wives Edward VI’s Reformation Bloody Mary Elizabeth I – Overview Elizabeth I – Challenges Sir Francis Drake Sir Walter Raleigh Spanish Armada The Mary Rose Shakespeare Wolsey’s Ipswich 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. Use code ‘WOLSEY’ for 10% off at the Wolsey Academy Web Store Please help us, help you, help them. Thank you. Hope it helps. W

This lesson examines the life and contributions of Albert Einstein, focusing on his groundbreaking theories of relativity and his impact on science and society. Students will learn about his scientific achievements, including the photoelectric effect, and his advocacy for peace and civil rights. Activities include video analysis, timeline sorting, guided reading, and writing PEEKA paragraphs. The lesson concludes with a discussion on Einstein’s legacy and his influence on modern physics. Lesson Content and Activities: Introduction: Discuss Albert Einstein’s background and significance in scientific history. Introduce today’s keywords: Relativity, Physicist, Photoelectric Effect. Video Task: Watch the provided videos on Albert Einstein. Answer the questions: Who was he? When did he live? What is he most famous for? Why did he do this? Where did this happen? Timeline Activity: Sort the timeline cards into the correct chronological order: Albert Einstein is born in Ulm, Germany (1879). Einstein publishes his theory of special relativity (1905). He presents his theory of general relativity (1915). Einstein wins the Nobel Prize in Physics for his explanation of the photoelectric effect (1921). Einstein moves to the United States to escape the rise of the Nazis in Germany (1933). Albert Einstein dies in Princeton, New Jersey, USA (1955). Primary Source Analysis: Read through the extended writing on Einstein and answer the following questions: How did Einstein’s theory of special relativity change our understanding of space and time? What impact did Einstein’s theory of general relativity have on the field of astrophysics? Why was Einstein awarded the Nobel Prize in Physics in 1921? How did Einstein use his fame to promote peace and civil rights? Ranking Activity: Discuss with a partner how to rank each of the three key events in Einstein’s life: developing the theory of special relativity, winning the Nobel Prize, and advocating for peace and civil rights. Historian Analysis: Read and compare the viewpoints of two historians on Einstein’s legacy. Write a paragraph addressing how far the historians agree about his legacy using the provided sentence starters. Writing Task: Write a PEEKA paragraph explaining Einstein’s most significant impact on our understanding of the world. Use the PEEKA planning sheet for guidance. Class Discussion: Share and discuss the PEEKA paragraphs. Reflect on Einstein’s legacy and his contributions to science and society. Recap Quiz: Participate in a recap quiz to reinforce key points from the lesson. Resources: Video links on Albert Einstein Timeline cards Primary source documents Guided reading text PEEKA paragraph guidelines and planning sheet

This lesson examines the life and achievements of Amelia Earhart, the pioneering aviator who became the first woman to fly solo across the Atlantic Ocean. Students will learn about her significant flights, contributions to aviation, and her mysterious disappearance. Activities include video analysis, timeline sorting, guided reading, and writing PEEKA paragraphs. The lesson concludes with a discussion on Earhart’s legacy and her impact on women in aviation and beyond. Lesson Content and Activities: Introduction: Discuss Amelia Earhart’s background and significance in aviation history. Introduce today’s keywords: Aviator, Solo, Transatlantic. Video Task: Watch videos on Amelia Earhart and answer key questions about her life and achievements. Timeline Activity: Sort the timeline cards into the correct chronological order. Primary Source Analysis: Read through extended writing on Amelia Earhart and answer comprehension questions. Ranking Activity: Rank key events in Earhart’s life based on their significance. Historian Analysis: Compare viewpoints of historians on Earhart’s legacy and write a paragraph summarizing the agreement and disagreement. Writing Task: Write a PEEKA paragraph explaining Earhart’s most significant impact on world history. Class Discussion: Share and discuss the PEEKA paragraphs. Recap Quiz: Participate in a recap quiz to reinforce key points from the lesson. Resources: Video links on Amelia Earhart Timeline cards Primary source documents Guided reading text PEEKA paragraph guidelines and planning sheet From a series of over 50 lessons made by Wolsey Academy on the history of the United States. They provide a thorough foundation of knowledge in this vital period of world history and provide an excellent foundation for all future study. 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. Use code ‘WOLSEY’ for 10% off at the Wolsey Academy Web Store. Please help us, help you, help them. Thank you. Hope it helps. W

The Cold War IGCSE Edexcel One lesson from over forty on the Cold War, designed for the IGCSE Edexcel specification but instantly transferable to any other GCSE (or non-GCSE) curriculum. It begins before the Second World War, with the origins of Communist thinking and the Russian Revolution and continues right through the fall of the Berlin Wall and the end of the USSR. Each lesson comes with a range of activities, keyword cards and assessments. Focus on developing analytical and writing skills. 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.

The Cold War IGCSE Edexcel One lesson from over forty on the Cold War, designed for the IGCSE Edexcel specification but instantly transferable to any other GCSE (or non-GCSE) curriculum. It begins before the Second World War, with the origins of Communist thinking and the Russian Revolution and continues right through the fall of the Berlin Wall and the end of the USSR. Each lesson comes with a range of activities, keyword cards and assessments. Focus on developing analytical and writing skills. 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.

The Cold War IGCSE Edexcel One lesson from over forty on the Cold War, designed for the IGCSE Edexcel specification but instantly transferable to any other GCSE (or non-GCSE) curriculum. It begins before the Second World War, with the origins of Communist thinking and the Russian Revolution and continues right through the fall of the Berlin Wall and the end of the USSR. Each lesson comes with a range of activities, keyword cards and assessments. Focus on developing analytical and writing skills. 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.

The Cold War IGCSE Edexcel One lesson from over forty on the Cold War, designed for the IGCSE Edexcel specification but instantly transferable to any other GCSE (or non-GCSE) curriculum. It begins before the Second World War, with the origins of Communist thinking and the Russian Revolution and continues right through the fall of the Berlin Wall and the end of the USSR. Each lesson comes with a range of activities, keyword cards and assessments. Focus on developing analytical and writing skills. 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.

The Cold War IGCSE Edexcel One lesson from over forty on the Cold War, designed for the IGCSE Edexcel specification but instantly transferable to any other GCSE (or non-GCSE) curriculum. It begins before the Second World War, with the origins of Communist thinking and the Russian Revolution and continues right through the fall of the Berlin Wall and the end of the USSR. Each lesson comes with a range of activities, keyword cards and assessments. Focus on developing analytical and writing skills. 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.

The Cold War IGCSE Edexcel One lesson from over forty on the Cold War, designed for the IGCSE Edexcel specification but instantly transferable to any other GCSE (or non-GCSE) curriculum. It begins before the Second World War, with the origins of Communist thinking and the Russian Revolution and continues right through the fall of the Berlin Wall and the end of the USSR. Each lesson comes with a range of activities, keyword cards and assessments. Focus on developing analytical and writing skills. 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.

The Cold War IGCSE Edexcel One lesson from over forty on the Cold War, designed for the IGCSE Edexcel specification but instantly transferable to any other GCSE (or non-GCSE) curriculum. It begins before the Second World War, with the origins of Communist thinking and the Russian Revolution and continues right through the fall of the Berlin Wall and the end of the USSR. Each lesson comes with a range of activities, keyword cards and assessments. Focus on developing analytical and writing skills. 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.

The Cold War IGCSE Edexcel One lesson from over forty on the Cold War, designed for the IGCSE Edexcel specification but instantly transferable to any other GCSE (or non-GCSE) curriculum. It begins before the Second World War, with the origins of Communist thinking and the Russian Revolution and continues right through the fall of the Berlin Wall and the end of the USSR. Each lesson comes with a range of activities, keyword cards and assessments. Focus on developing analytical and writing skills. 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.

The Cold War IGCSE Edexcel One lesson from over forty on the Cold War, designed for the IGCSE Edexcel specification but instantly transferable to any other GCSE (or non-GCSE) curriculum. It begins before the Second World War, with the origins of Communist thinking and the Russian Revolution and continues right through the fall of the Berlin Wall and the end of the USSR. Each lesson comes with a range of activities, keyword cards and assessments. Focus on developing analytical and writing skills. 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.

The Cold War IGCSE Edexcel One lesson from over forty on the Cold War, designed for the IGCSE Edexcel specification but instantly transferable to any other GCSE (or non-GCSE) curriculum. It begins before the Second World War, with the origins of Communist thinking and the Russian Revolution and continues right through the fall of the Berlin Wall and the end of the USSR. Each lesson comes with a range of activities, keyword cards and assessments. Focus on developing analytical and writing skills. 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.

The Cold War IGCSE Edexcel One lesson from over forty on the Cold War, designed for the IGCSE Edexcel specification but instantly transferable to any other GCSE (or non-GCSE) curriculum. It begins before the Second World War, with the origins of Communist thinking and the Russian Revolution and continues right through the fall of the Berlin Wall and the end of the USSR. Each lesson comes with a range of activities, keyword cards and assessments. Focus on developing analytical and writing skills. 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.