This lesson examines the Battle of Little Bighorn, also known as Custer’s Last Stand, fought on June 25-26, 1876. Students will learn about the key events, causes, and consequences of this pivotal battle between the U.S. Army and Native American tribes. Activities include video analysis, timeline sorting, guided reading, and writing PEEKA paragraphs. The lesson concludes with a discussion on the significance of the battle and its impact on U.S. history. Lesson Content and Activities: Introduction: Discuss the Battle of Little Bighorn and its significance in American history. Introduce today’s keywords: Custer, Sitting Bull, Crazy Horse, Lakota Sioux, Cheyenne. Video Task: Watch videos on the Battle of Little Bighorn and write a short summary of the events. Timeline Activity: Sort the timeline cards into the correct chronological order of the battle’s key events. Primary Source Analysis: Read and analyze primary sources related to the Battle of Little Bighorn. Complete guided reading activities. Causes and Consequences: Categorize and sort evidence into causes and consequences of the Battle of Little Bighorn. Relay Activity: Work in groups to relay information about the events of the battle using a diagram with icons. Guided Reading Activity: Complete guided reading activity, subtitling each paragraph and noting key facts. Storyboard Activity: Create a storyboard for a video game featuring the Battle of Little Bighorn, focusing on the environment, characters, and actions. Writing Task: Write two PEEKA paragraphs explaining two consequences of the Battle of Little Bighorn. Peer Assessment: Read through a partner’s paragraphs, highlight each PEEKA section, and provide feedback. 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 the Battle of Little Bighorn 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

This lesson examines the Irish migration to the USA during the mid-19th century, primarily due to the Great Potato Famine. Students will learn about the causes, experiences, and impacts of Irish immigrants in America. Activities include video analysis, timeline sorting, guided reading, and writing PEEKA paragraphs. The lesson concludes with a discussion on the challenges and opportunities faced by Irish immigrants and their contributions to American society. Lesson Content and Activities: Introduction: Discuss Irish migration to the USA and its significance in American history. Introduce today’s keywords: Great Famine, Potato Blight, Immigration, Tenements, Discrimination. Video Task: Watch videos on Irish migration and summarize key causes, events, and consequences. Timeline Activity: Sort the timeline cards into the correct chronological order of significant events in Irish migration history. Primary Source Analysis: Read and analyze primary sources related to Irish migration. Complete guided reading activities. Push and Pull Factors: Categorize and sort evidence into push and pull factors of Irish migration. Case Study: Analyze the journey and experiences of an Irish immigrant through a case study. Writing Task: Write two PEEKA paragraphs explaining two significant aspects of Irish migration to the USA. Peer Assessment: Read through a partner’s paragraphs, highlight each PEEKA section, and provide feedback. 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 Irish migration 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

his lesson examines the Italian migration to the USA, particularly between 1880 and 1924. Students will learn about the reasons for migration, the challenges faced by Italian immigrants, and their contributions to American society. Activities include video analysis, timeline sorting, guided reading, and writing PEEKA paragraphs. The lesson concludes with a discussion on the impact of Italian immigrants and the significance of their cultural contributions to the USA. Lesson Content and Activities: Introduction: Discuss Italian migration to the USA and its significance in American history. Introduce today’s keywords: Great Famine, Poverty, Discrimination, Ellis Island, Birds of Passage. Video Task: Watch videos on Italian migration and summarize key causes, events, and consequences. Timeline Activity: Sort the timeline cards into the correct chronological order of significant events in Italian migration history. Primary Source Analysis: Read and analyze primary sources related to Italian migration. Complete guided reading activities. Push and Pull Factors: Categorize and sort evidence into push and pull factors of Italian migration. Case Study: Analyze the journey and experiences of an Italian immigrant through a case study. Writing Task: Write two PEEKA paragraphs explaining two significant aspects of Italian migration to the USA. Peer Assessment: Read through a partner’s paragraphs, highlight each PEEKA section, and provide feedback. 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 Italian migration 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

This lesson examines the Great Migration, a major movement of African Americans from the South to Northern and Western cities between 1910 and 1970. Students will learn about the reasons for migration, the experiences of the migrants, and their impact on American society. Activities include video analysis, timeline sorting, guided reading, and writing PEEKA paragraphs. The lesson concludes with a discussion on the significance of the Great Migration and its legacy in shaping modern America. Lesson Content and Activities: Introduction: Discuss the Great Migration and its significance in American history. Introduce today’s keywords: Great Migration, Jim Crow, Red Summer, First Great Migration, Second Great Migration, Redlining. Video Task: Watch videos on the Great Migration and summarize key causes, events, and consequences. Timeline Activity: Sort the timeline cards into the correct chronological order of significant events in the Great Migration. Primary Source Analysis: Read and analyze primary sources related to the Great Migration. Complete guided reading activities. Push and Pull Factors: Categorize and sort evidence into push and pull factors of the Great Migration. Case Study: Analyze the journey and experiences of an African American migrant through a case study. Writing Task: Write two PEEKA paragraphs explaining two significant aspects of the Great Migration. Peer Assessment: Read through a partner’s paragraphs, highlight each PEEKA section, and provide feedback. 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 the Great Migration 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

Industrial Revolution: From a 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 Revision Guide & EAL activities. WolseyAcademy.com, 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.

Industrial Revolution: From a Scheme of Work on the Industrial Revolution. This lesson includes two sources, a video task, a writing activity, a Quiz-Quiz-Trade knowledge acquisition task and a hot seat plenary. Also includes two EAL support sheets and a stretch writing mat. Starts with a ‘quick start’ lesson guide. All resources easily printable from the one PowerPoint. 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 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 Revision Guide & EAL activities. WolseyAcademy.com, 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.

Industrial Revolution: From a 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 Revision Guide & EAL activities. WolseyAcademy.com, 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.

Industrial Revolution: From a 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 Revision Guide & EAL activities. WolseyAcademy.com, 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.

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

A lesson looking at the transformation of Octavius into Augustus and the Roman Republic into the Roman Empire. Along the way students learn the story of Mark Antony and Cleopatra before preparing for a debate on the historical legacy of Augustus - was he a wise ruler or a Republic destroying tyrant? Lessons includes: 6 keyword cards A keyword match up The narrative of Mark Antony and Cleopatra along with a scaffolded summary task. Video on the Augustus debate. Preparation sheets to help students get ready for the debate. Homework task for comprehension questions. 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. W.

A lesson looking at the life and impact of Julius Caesar and his role in the end of the Roman Republic. It features 10 keywords, a QQT activity, a timeline sort, some teaher talk slides for context, a cartoon drawing task and a homework comprehension activity. This is one lesson from a lager series on the Romans by Wolsey Academy. 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.

This lesson explores the life and legacy of Pocahontas, a Native American woman known for her role in promoting peace between her people and the English settlers in Jamestown, Virginia. Students will learn about her significant contributions, including saving Captain John Smith and marrying John Rolfe. Activities include video analysis, sorting timeline events, guided reading, and writing PEEKA paragraphs. The lesson concludes with a discussion on Pocahontas’s impact on Colonial America. Lesson Content and Activities: Introduction: Discuss Pocahontas’s background and her significance in American history. Introduce today’s keywords: Native American, Settlers, Peace. Video Task: Watch videos on Pocahontas. Answer questions about who she was, when she lived, what she is most famous for, why these events happened, and where they took place. Timeline Activity: Sort the timeline cards into the correct chronological order: Pocahontas is born to Chief Powhatan in what is now Virginia, USA. Pocahontas saves Captain John Smith from execution. Pocahontas is captured by English settlers and held for ransom. Pocahontas marries John Rolfe, an English tobacco planter. Pocahontas travels to England with her husband and son. Pocahontas dies in England at around 21 years old. Primary Source Analysis: Read through extended writing on Pocahontas. Answer the following questions: What role did Pocahontas play in promoting peace between the Native Americans and the English settlers? How did Pocahontas’s marriage to John Rolfe help strengthen relations between her people and the English? What impact did Pocahontas’s visit to England have on English society and the Jamestown settlement? Why is Pocahontas’s story still remembered and significant today? Ranking Activity: Discuss with a partner how to rank the significance of three key events: promoting peace, her marriage, and her visit to England. Justify the rankings based on their historical impact. Historian Analysis: Read and compare the viewpoints of two historians on Pocahontas’s legacy. Write a paragraph addressing how far the historians agree about her legacy using provided sentence starters. Writing Task: Write a PEEKA paragraph explaining Pocahontas’s most significant impact on Colonial America. Use the PEEKA planning sheet for guidance. Class Discussion: Share and discuss the PEEKA paragraphs. Reflect on Pocahontas’s legacy and her contributions to the early years of the Jamestown colony. Recap Quiz: When was Pocahontas born? What was Pocahontas’s real name? Who did Pocahontas save from execution? Who did Pocahontas marry? Where did Pocahontas die? Resources: Video links on Pocahontas Timeline cards Extended writing and questions Historian viewpoints PEEKA paragraph guidelines and planning sheet Recap quiz questions

Introduction: Discuss the Siege of Yorktown and its importance in the American Revolutionary War. Introduce today’s keywords: Siege, Surrender, Treaty of Paris. Video Task: Watch a video on the Siege of Yorktown. Write a short summary of the events of the battle based on the video. Timeline Activity: Sort the timeline cards into the correct chronological order, covering key events from September 28 to October 19, 1781, including the arrival of French soldiers, the naval blockade by Admiral de Grasse, and the surrender of General Cornwallis. Primary Source Analysis: Read primary sources about the Siege of Yorktown. Complete the guided reading activity by subtitling each paragraph, writing down three key facts, and looking up any unknown words. Causes and Consequences: Categorize the provided statements into causes and consequences of the Siege of Yorktown. Discuss how each event influenced the outcome of the battle. Relay Activity: Work in groups to relay information about the events of the battle using a diagram with icons. Ensure everyone has a complete and accurate set of maps in their books. Hamilton Musical Analysis: In pairs, read the script for the song “Yorktown” from the musical Hamilton. Highlight sections that make sense now and annotate them with explanations. Discuss why the British soldiers chose to sing “The World Turned Upside Down” as they marched out of Yorktown. Storyboard Activity: Create a storyboard for a video game featuring the Siege of Yorktown. Include images/ideas for each stage of the game, considering the environment, characters, and actions. Writing Task: Write two PEEKA paragraphs explaining two consequences of the Siege of Yorktown. Use the PEEKA planning sheet and sentence starters for guidance. Peer Assessment: Read through your partner’s paragraphs and highlight each PEEKA section in a different colour. Provide constructive feedback focusing on history skills/content. Class Discussion: Share and discuss the PEEKA paragraphs. Reflect on the significance of the Siege of Yorktown and its impact on the American Revolutionary War. Recap Quiz: Participate in a recap quiz to reinforce key points from the lesson. Resources: Video link on the Siege of Yorktown Timeline cards Primary source documents Hamilton script Storyboard templates PEEKA paragraph guidelines and planning sheet

This lesson examines the causes of the US Civil War, which was fought from 1861 to 1865. Students will learn about the key factors that led to the conflict, including slavery, states’ rights, economic differences, and sectionalism. Activities include video analysis, timeline sorting, guided reading, and writing PEEKA paragraphs. The lesson concludes with a discussion on the outcomes of the war and its lasting impact on American society. Lesson Content and Activities: Introduction: Discuss the US Civil War and its significance in American history. Introduce today’s keywords: Slavery, States’ Rights, Economic Differences, Sectionalism, Abraham Lincoln. Video Task: Watch a video on the causes of the US Civil War. List as many causes of the event as you can hear and share your list with a partner. Research Activity: Research the following topics: Slavery, States’ Rights, Economic Differences, Sectionalism, Election of Abraham Lincoln. Use the videos, information sheet, and the internet for research. Timeline Activity: Sort the timeline cards into the correct chronological order, covering key events leading up to the Civil War. Categorisation Task: Categorise and sort your evidence into relevant factors (Social, Political, Economic). Fill in your research table accordingly. Guided Reading: Complete a guided reading activity on the causes of the US Civil War. Subtitle each paragraph, write down three key facts, and look up any unknown words. Writing Task: Write a PEEKA paragraph explaining one cause of the US Civil War. Use the PEEKA planning sheet for guidance. Class Discussion: Share and discuss the PEEKA paragraphs. Reflect on the collective impact of these factors leading to the Civil War. Recap Quiz: Participate in a recap quiz to reinforce key points from the lesson. Resources: Video link on the causes of the US Civil War Research topics and table 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

This lesson examines the Lewis and Clark expedition of 1804-1806, which explored the newly acquired Louisiana Territory. Students will learn about the goals, significant discoveries, and challenges of the journey. Activities include video analysis, timeline sorting, guided reading, and writing PEEKA paragraphs. The lesson concludes with a discussion on the long-term impact of the expedition on American history and the ethical implications of their interactions with Native American tribes. Lesson Content and Activities: Introduction: Discuss the Lewis and Clark expedition and its significance in American history. Introduce today’s keywords: Northwest Passage, Louisiana Territory, Corps of Discovery, Sacagawea. Video Task: Watch a video on the Lewis and Clark expedition. Write a short summary of the places they visited and the important experiences and discoveries they made. Timeline Activity: Sort the timeline cards into the correct chronological order, covering key events from the start of the expedition in 1804 to their return in 1806. Primary Source Analysis: Read excerpts from the journals of Lewis and Clark. Complete the worksheet focusing on their interactions with Native American tribes and the geographical discoveries they made. Guided Reading Activity: Complete the guided reading activity by subtitling each paragraph, writing down three key facts, and looking up any unknown words. Postcards from the Voyage: Imagine you are part of the expedition. Create a postcard from one of the destinations visited, mentioning transportation, distances traveled, weather, unusual sights or dangers, and a description of the picture used. Writing Task: Write a PEEKA paragraph explaining one way in which the Lewis and Clark expedition was influential in shaping the future. Use the PEEKA planning sheet for guidance. Class Discussion: Share and discuss the PEEKA paragraphs. Reflect on the long-term impact of the expedition and the ethical implications of their interactions with Native American tribes. Recap Quiz: Participate in a recap quiz to reinforce key points from the lesson. Resources: Video link on the Lewis and Clark expedition Timeline cards Primary source documents (journal excerpts) Guided reading text Postcard creation materials PEEKA paragraph guidelines and planning sheet

This lesson examines the Civil Rights Movement in the United States, focusing on key events, figures, and laws that shaped the fight for racial equality. Students will learn about segregation, nonviolent protests, and significant legal changes. Activities include video analysis, timeline sorting, guided reading, and writing PEEKA paragraphs. The lesson concludes with a discussion on the movement’s impact and its legacy in promoting civil rights and social justice. Lesson Content and Activities: Introduction: Discuss the Civil Rights Movement and its significance in American history. Introduce today’s keywords: Segregation, Civil Rights, Nonviolent Protest, Desegregation. Video Task: Watch videos on the Civil Rights Movement and write a short summary of the situation facing African Americans in the first half of the 20th century. Timeline Activity: Sort the timeline cards into the correct chronological order of significant events in the Civil Rights Movement. Primary Source Analysis: Read and analyze primary sources related to key events and figures in the Civil Rights Movement. Complete guided reading activities. Causes and Consequences: Categorize and sort evidence into causes and consequences of the Civil Rights Movement. Relay Activity: Work in groups to relay information about key events using a diagram with icons. Guided Reading Activity: Complete guided reading activity, subtitling each paragraph and noting key facts. Writing Task: Write two PEEKA paragraphs explaining two significant aspects of the Civil Rights Movement. Peer Assessment: Read through a partner’s paragraphs, highlight each PEEKA section, and provide feedback. 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 the Civil Rights Movement 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

This lesson examines the Labor Movement in the United States, focusing on the rise of labor unions, significant strikes, and key figures like Samuel Gompers, Eugene V. Debs, and César Chávez. Students will learn about the fight for workers’ rights, better wages, and safer working conditions. Activities include video analysis, timeline sorting, guided reading, and writing PEEKA paragraphs. The lesson concludes with a discussion on the movement’s impact on modern labor laws and workers’ rights. Lesson Content and Activities: Introduction: Discuss the Labor Movement and its significance in American history. Introduce today’s keywords: Unionization, Muckraking Journalism, Strikes, Collective Bargaining. Video Task: Watch videos on the Labor Movement and make notes on famous figures, key ideas, and opposition. Timeline Activity: Sort the timeline cards into the correct chronological order of significant events in the Labor Movement. Primary Source Analysis: Read and analyze primary sources related to key events and figures in the Labor Movement. Complete guided reading activities. Causes and Consequences: Categorize and sort evidence into causes and consequences of key events during the Labor Movement. Famous Figures Research: Research a famous figure from the Labor Movement and create a presentation or fact file. Writing Task: Write a PEEKA paragraph explaining a significant impact of the Labor Movement on American history. Peer Assessment: Read through a partner’s paragraphs, highlight each PEEKA section, and provide feedback. 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 the Labor Movement 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

Industrial Revolution: From a 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 Revision Guide & EAL activities. 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.

Industrial Revolution: From a 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 Revision Guide & EAL activities. WolseyAcademy.com, 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.

This lesson resource offers a comprehensive and engaging approach to exploring World War I through the lens of Kitchener’s Army. Learning episodes: Introduction to Kitchener’s Army: A brief discussion setting historical context. Group Work on Motivations: Students explore different reasons men joined the army. Propaganda Posters Analysis: Students complete a ‘content and purpose’ table for understanding wartime propaganda. Studying Real Quotes: Examining actual quotes from soldiers to add personal perspectives. Exam-Style Question: Writing an ‘explain’ question to practice analytical skills. Creative Activity: Planning and drawing a propaganda poster to apply learned concepts. 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.