Resources developed for New A-level OCR Unit 1; Lancastrians, Yorkists and Henry VII 1445-1509 Unit 3; How did Edward IV deal with conflict? Lesson 4; How and why was Henry VI restored to the throne? Learning Objectives To explain why Edward IV lost the throne in 1470 To complete a fact test on Edward IV’s First Reign To practice essay planning

Handout with questions looking at changes in different industries during the Industrial Revolution.

Lesson examining economic disaster and hyperinflation in the Weimar Republic encouraging pupils to examine source evidence to explain the impact of hyperinflation on German society.

Learning Objectives To identify the reasons for Cade’s rebellion in 1450 To assess Henry VI’s abilities as King To evaluate the extent to which Henry was to blame for the rebellion in 1450 Resources developed for New A-level OCR Unit 1; Lancastrians, Yorkists and Henry VII 1445-1509

Resources developed for New A-level OCR Unit 1; Lancastrians, Yorkists and Henry VII 1445-1509 Unit 5; Why did the reign of Richard III last for only 2 years? Lesson 2; How did Richard overcome threats and challenges? Learning Objective To evaluate the extent of the re-establishment of stable government, 1483-85.

Resources developed for New A-level OCR Unit 1; Lancastrians, Yorkists and Henry VII 1445-1509 Unit 3; How did Edward IV deal with conflict? Lesson 2; How successful was Edward’s kingship? Learning Objective To evaluate the success of Edward’s kingship

Lesson examining Elizabeth I’s suitors and why she remained single, some pupils can role play suitors.

Lesson examining the relationship between Elizabeth and Mary, and the threat Mary posed to Elizabeth

The Story of the Gunpowder Plot can be read with class and pupils asked to complete their cartoon of the gunpowder plot. Pupils can be divided into groups for the Role Play Task of acting out their cartoons.

Role information for class mock trial for Mary Queen of Scots for a class of 32 pupils (can be varied accordingly) including; Judges x 3, Jury x 12 (+ Foreman of the Jury for deciding vote if a tie), Prosecution x 3, Defence x 3, Francis Walsingham, Anthony Babbington, Mary Queen of Scots, Witnesses x 6, (Clerk x 2)

*NEW AQA GCSE - Thematic Study - Power and the People* Learning Objectives To describe the actions by rebels and the government To explain the consequences of the Peasants’ Revolt

*NEW AQA GCSE - Thematic Study - Power and the People* Learning Objectives To describe the system of feudal monarchy To explain the social, economic and political causes of the Peasants’ Revolt of 1381

For old A level (Edexcel, Unit 3) - can be easily adapted for new Cold War A level

SOW from old A-level (Exexcel, Unit 3) - can be adapted for new Cold War A level.

Year 8 Assessment; Should Britain apologise for the legacy of her Empire? Source Evidence and Quotes

Lesson examining why Germans voted for Hitler and what gorups of people voted for Hitler includes simplified 25 point plan for pupils to examine.

Assessment preparation lesson for pupils examining why WIlliam won the Battle of Hastings - lesson can be delivered as an ICT lesson with pupils completing task on computers or as a card sort for a non-ICT based alternative. Lesson focuses on pupils using explanatory language and being able to prioritise information.

Information sheet pupils can stick in their exercise books at the beginning of the year identifying the key skills they are going to cover in history with some examples of how the skills might appear.

Lesson examining education in Roman times - lesson started worked well with pupils, convincing them their curriculum was going to change.

Lesson introducing and examining the causes of the Indian Wars