Overview: Discover the unusual conflict known as the Great Emu War in Western Australia, where the military used machine guns in an attempt to control emu populations that were destroying crops. • Activities: o Video Summary: Students watch a documentary to understand the challenges faced by farmers and the military’s efforts. o Guided Reading: Analyse the strategic failures and the resilience of the emus through various accounts. o Role Play: Reenact parts of the military campaign to understand the difficulties encountered. o Group Discussion: Debate the ethics and effectiveness of using military force in wildlife management.

Overview: Explore the challenging life of ‘Jack Tar’ sailors in the Royal Navy during the Age of Sail. Understand their key roles in naval battles, exploration, and maintaining British maritime supremacy. • Activities: o Video Analysis: Students watch videos to learn about the daily hardships and duties of these sailors. o Guided Reading and Discussion: Delve into the harsh living conditions and strict discipline experienced by Jack Tars. o Role Play: Simulate the life aboard a ship to understand the discipline and duties of a sailor. o Group Discussion: Evaluate the impact of Jack Tars on British naval power and their personal experiences of maritime life.

Overview: Examine the British Women’s Suffrage Movement, highlighting its evolution from peaceful advocacy to militant actions, and its success in achieving voting rights for women. Activities: o Video Analysis: Watch videos on the suffrage movement, focusing on key figures like Emmeline Pankhurst and Emily Davison. o Timeline Sorting: Organize timeline cards detailing significant milestones in the suffrage movement. o Case Study: Explore the life and actions of Emily Davison, her role in the movement, and the impact of her dramatic protest.

Overview: Examine the Civil Rights Movement’s efforts to end racial discrimination and achieve equal rights for African Americans in the United States during the 1950s and 1960s. Activities: o Video Analysis: Watch and discuss videos about key events like the Montgomery Bus Boycott and the impact of figures such as Martin Luther King Jr. and Malcolm X. o Timeline Sorting: Organize key events of the Civil Rights Movement into chronological order using printable sort cards. o Case Studies: Analyze major legal changes such as the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and the Voting Rights Act of 1965, discussing their impact on society.

Overview: Examine the development of British democracy through significant reforms like the Reform Acts and the Representation of the People Acts, which expanded voting rights and reformed parliamentary representation. Activities: o Video Analysis: Understand the historical context and impact of each major reform on British democracy. o Timeline Activity: Sequence the reforms that contributed to the development of modern British democratic structures. o Extended Writing: Discuss the long-term effects of these democratic reforms on contemporary British society.

Overview: Delve into the Renaissance, a period of profound cultural and intellectual growth that saw the revival of classical learning and major advancements in art, science, and thought. Activities: o Video Analysis: Study key Renaissance figures like Leonardo da Vinci and Michelangelo and their contributions to art and science. o Timeline Sorting: Organize events to understand the chronological development of Renaissance ideas. o Deep Dive Writing: Analyse how Renaissance ideals like humanism and the rediscovery of classical knowledge reshaped Western thought.

Overview: Delve into the struggle for Kenyan independence from British colonial rule, marked by the Mau Mau Uprising and the subsequent negotiations leading to independence. Activities: o Source Review: Examine the events of the Mau Mau Uprising and the roles of key figures like Jomo Kenyatta. o Timeline Sorting: Sequence the key events that led to Kenyan independence in 1963. o Deep Dive Writing: Discuss the socio-political changes during the transition from colonial rule to independence.

Overview: Investigate the unification of Japan under the leadership of Oda Nobunaga, Toyotomi Hideyoshi, and Tokugawa Ieyasu, ending the Sengoku Period. Activities: o Source Review: Study the military strategies and political maneuvers that led to the unification of Japan. o Timeline Sorting: Organize the events from the Sengoku Period to the establishment of the Tokugawa Shogunate. o Deep Dive Writing: Analyse how the unification influenced Japanese society and its isolationist policies.

Overview: Study the major Reformation thinkers and how their ideas transformed 15th and 16th-century Europe, leading to the establishment of Protestant churches. Activities: o Source Review: Watch a documentary about Martin Luther and the sale of indulgences that prompted the Reformation. o Timeline Activity: Sequence the key events of the Reformation. o Extended Writing: Discuss how the Reformation challenged established religious authorities and the resulting changes in European society.

Overview: Delve into the history of the Women’s Suffrage Movement in the United States, highlighting the efforts to secure women’s voting rights culminating in the 19th Amendment. Activities: o Video Analysis: Watch a documentary on the suffrage movement, focusing on influential leaders like Susan B. Anthony and Alice Paul. o Timeline Organization: Sort key events from the Seneca Falls Convention in 1848 to the ratification of the 19th Amendment in 1920. o Case Study: Examine Alice Paul’s role and strategies in the later stages of the suffrage movement, particularly her use of militant tactics.

Overview: Explore the development of the Labor Movement in the United States, focusing on its fight for better working conditions, wages, and rights through unionization and strikes. Activities: o Source Review: Examine the historical context of the Labor Movement with a focus on key figures like Samuel Gompers and events such as the Triangle Shirtwaist Factory fire. o Timeline Activity: Sequence important milestones in the history of the Labor Movement and their outcomes. o Research and Presentation: Choose a significant figure from the Labor Movement to research and present on, including their strategies and impacts.

Overview: Explore the Interregnum, the period in British history when the monarchy was abolished and Oliver Cromwell ruled as Lord Protector. Activities: o Video Summary: Review Cromwell’s governance and the major reforms implemented during this period. o Timeline Organization: Sort events that outline the changes during the Interregnum, including religious, military, legal, and economic reforms. o Extended Writing: Evaluate Cromwell’s reforms and their impact on British society and governance.

Explore the life of Elizabeth Garret Anderson, a groundbreaking British physician who defied gender norms to become the first woman to qualify as a doctor in Britain. This lesson delves into her co-founding of the first hospital staffed by women, her leadership in the women’s suffrage movement, and her historic role as the first female mayor in England. Through interactive activities like Quiz-Quiz-Trade and source analysis, students will examine the impact of political, social, and individual genius factors on her career. They will also learn about the Garrett family’s contributions to social change and Elizabeth’s medical and political milestones, celebrating her as a pioneer who carved a path for women in both medicine and public service.

This lesson focuses on Mehmed II, also known as Mehmed the Conqueror, who is renowned for his 1453 conquest of Constantinople, reshaping the Ottoman Empire and the region. The lesson includes differentiated scaffolds and resources to accommodate various learning needs, along with keyword cards to enhance vocabulary and concept retention. Students will engage in a variety of activities: Quiz-Quiz-Trade Activity: Facilitates the review and consolidation of key facts about Mehmed II’s reign and achievements. Source Analysis: Students will watch and discuss a documentary to grasp the broader context of Mehmed II’s strategies and accomplishments. Timeline Activity: This involves constructing a timeline detailing significant events during Mehmed II’s life, enhancing historical chronology understanding. Group Discussion: Focuses on the factors that contributed to Mehmed II’s success, allowing students to debate and evaluate the political, economic, and social influences of his time. These activities, supported by additional scaffolds and resources, are designed to provide a comprehensive understanding of Mehmed II’s role in the expansion and cultural development of the Ottoman Empire.

Journey through the remarkable life of Marie Curie, the trailblazing physicist and chemist whose research on radioactivity won her Nobel Prizes in both Physics and Chemistry. This lesson highlights her significant discoveries of polonium and radium, her development of mobile X-ray units during World War I, and her founding of the Curie Institutes in Paris and Warsaw. Students will engage in activities that help them understand the various factors that influenced her success, including economic constraints, societal barriers, and her own indomitable spirit. Curie’s story is not just about scientific achievement but also about overcoming adversity and making lasting contributions to medicine and science.