A KS3/KS4 lesson looking at reasons why people go to war, different types of war, and then is war justified. Each activity feature different pathways, and challenges and super challenges. Ideal for an introduction to a warfare unit or for a PHSE/RE lesson

A lesson ideal for the new Edexcel 9-1 GCSE (adaptable to other specification points). This lesson looks at the challenges Elizabeth faced at home and abroad, including a card sort.

Breadth 2 lessons for the new A-Level 'The British experience of warfare 1790-1918'. This bundle of lessons covers 3/4 weeks worth of lesson time, along with numerous assessment points. I have used the 'Edexcel A Level History. Paper 3 The British Experience of Warfare C1790-1918 by Rick Rogers, Brian Williams',, however, I can scan and email the pages if you need to. Included in this bundle is a lesson on technical innovations and how the role of the people changed from 1790 to 1918. There are also numerous assessment points

A lesson aimed at KS3 students that looks at witchcraft, and why people would be accused of witchcraft. Includes a card sort for students to work through, and a writing frame.

A 10 lesson scheme of work that looks at the English Civil War. Differentiated resources for each lesson, with different resources for higher, middle and lower ability. Lesson titles: 1- Was James I a good or bad king 2 and 3 - Gunpowder Plot (2 lessons) 4 - Charles I issues 5 and 6 - Causes of the English Civil War (2 lessons) 7 - Different armies of the English Civil War 8 - Battles of the English Civil War 9 and 10 - Turning points of the English Civil War 11 - Why did Parliament win the English Civil War

A source lesson ideal for KS3 looking at the way in which castles were used by William to maintain control. Students will look at a number of sources and decide if they were a good or bad thing for England. Ideal for use at the end of the Battle of Hastings scheme of work. Students then reach a conclusion on the most effective methods used by William.

A lesson ideal for KS3 that looks at what position America was in after WW1. Focus upon the policy of isolationism, and the impact this would have, Differentiated activities throughout.

A double lesson looking at the reasons why Elizabeth wanted to colonise Virginia, the problems Raleigh faced, the significance of the voyage and the reasons why it failed. Also includes a 4 mark exam question for students to consolidate their knowledge,

A very detailed scheme of work exploring the Battle of Hastings and the implications for England after the Battle of Hastings; 1- Who had the strongest claim to the throne in 1066? 1 - What happened at Stamford Bridge 2 - Who had the strongest army? 3- The events of the Battle of Hastings 4- Why did William win the Battle of Hastings? 5- Revision lesson and assessment, along with marking grid 6 - Feedback lesson on the assessment with model answers for students to improve their work Various resources for each lessons all differentiated, each activity includes a challenge and a super challenge. Graded outstanding in an observation. Assessments follow the new GCSE criteria

Complete exam notes covering 1- The Weimar Republic 2- Hitler's rise to power 3 - Methods of control (fear and terror; propaganda; opposition) 4 - Life in Nazi Germany Complete exam notes ideal for students to use as part of their revision. Follows the old OCR course, however, with slight tweeking will fit with the new OCR, Edexcel and AQA GCSE courses. Fantastic set of notes used over numerous years to aid students revision.

Two lessons looking at how successful the Roman Army was, source work and tactic sheets. Differentiated activities for the higher, middle and lower ability students. Students finish by writing a two paragraph summary of why the army was successful. Guided steps for students

A powerpoint and accompanying resources looking at why the English Civil War started, students explain and prioritize each of the reasons. There are different worksheets for different abilities and different activities for the different abilities. Also included are challenge and super challenge activities.

Ideal for KS3 who are looking at crime and punishment over time, or the new Edexcel GCSE course. This lesson looks at modern crimes, and how far they have changed, and the reasons behind it, with the focus on technology. Includes differentiated activities throughout. Required for this lesson is p.87 of the Hodder Education Crime and Punishment through time - althought I CAN EMAIL IT TO YOU IF YOU DO NOT HAVE THIS BOOK.

A double lesson that looks at why Mary, Queen of Scots was a threat to Elizabeth I, ideal for the new Edexcel GCSE course (could be adapted for AQA). Students will look at the reasons why Mary posed a threat to Elizabeth, key events upon Mary's arrival including what options Elizabeth had regarding what to do with Mary. Students will finish off with a 12 mark exam question looking at why the Catholic threat increased after 1566, looking at the Dutch Revolt and Mary's arrival in England. Includes a worksheet of printed notes, with questions to direct students and a timeline.

A powerpoint looking at whether or not James I was a good or bad king. It looks at the problems he faced. Differentiated resources for different abilities - higher, middle and lower. Different activities for the different abilities.

A lesson aimed at KS3 students that looks at whether or not the Romans can be considered as civilised or barbaric. Includes a card sort with differentiated activities for higher, middle and lower ability students to look at and sort out. Students will then write a supported conclusion to the key question using what they have learn in the lesson. Also included is an assessment using the new GCSE style of questions where students explain whether or not they agree with an interpretation of the Romans. Also includes a marking grid for students to be levelled.

A PowerPoint aimed at the new GCSE Edexcel Elizabeth course looking at key features of the religious settlement, including an exam question

A resource used for an Ofsted lesson that looks at Who Jack the Ripper was. It will take two lessons to complete. There are differentiated resources throughout, with challenge questions at each stage of the lesson. Students will play its a knockout with different suspects, and eliminate one suspect per round. They will go from 12 suspects to 6, then repeat the process to get 3 suspects and then decide one final suspect. Worked really well, the kids were engaged throughout, and there is a high level of challenge.

A lesson ideal for the new Edexcel GCSE course. This lesson looks at why the Nazis achieved so little support between 1924 and 1928. It contains a worksheet, a powerpoint with differentiated questions to support the worksheet, and an exam question. There are model answers and a support sheet for lower ability students.