This Y8 lesson introduces WW1 by looking at the context of Europe in 1914. Students investigate what countries were worried about, what was important to them, what the friendships and rivalries were. By exploring this, students can start to come up with ideas about what might lead to a war. I’ve taught this for a number of years now and found that from this lesson, students are able to fairly accurately predict the causes of WW1.

Resources for a lesson looking at how William’s preparations helped him win the Battle of Hastings, designed for Y7. I pair this with the Norman Conquest story cards activity (also available in my TES store for free) so students can compare luck vs preparations as factors.

Lesson title: Why did it take 3 attempts for the Romans to conquer Britain? Lesson designed for Y7 pupils. Download includes lesson PPT, text resource and teacher notes (including subject knowledge).

Crime and Punishment Through Time unit, L14: changing definitions of crime in the 20th Century. Lesson designed as a booklet which can be completed independently.

One-page overview of Crime & Punishment Through Time, with basic details bullet pointed. I give this to students to keep as a reference sheet at the start of their folders, but could also be used for revision.

Crime and Punishment Through Time unit, L5: Medieval Church. Lesson designed as a booklet so can be completed independently.

Crime and Punishment Through Time unit, L7: law enforcement and punishment in Early Modern Period, including development of the Bloody Code. Lesson is designed as a booklet so that it can be completed independently.

Crime and Punishment Through Time unit, L5: Early Modern definitions of crime Full lesson, including a powerpoint and a booklet for students to complete. Can be done independently.

Crime & Punishment Through Time unit, L8: Early Modern case studies, the Gunpowder Plot and witchcraft. Lesson designed as a booklet so it can be completed independently.

Weimar & Nazi Germany unit, revision activity on Nazi economic policies. Students match the question to the answer. Then they stick the cards onto flashcards, question on one side and answer on the other. They can then quiz one another.

10-question precision quiz for the Richard & John unit, for revision. Ideal for a starter.

Crime and Punishment Whitechapel unit, full lesson. L23 in the full C&P unit. L6 for the Whitechapel unit. Police investigations of the Ripper murders. Includes PPT and a booklet which can be done independently.

Crime and Punishment Whitechapel unit, full lesson. L22 in overall C&P unit L5 in the Whitechapel unit Jack the Ripper murders. Lesson designed as a booklet which could be completed independently.

Edexcel History GCSE (from 2016) (9-1) British America, Lesson 12: War of Independence Printable lesson designed as a work book.

History Edexcel GCSE (from 2016)(9-1) Richard and John unit, Lesson 14: How far did John’s argument with the Pope damage his position? Lesson designed in a work pack which can be completed independently.

History Edexcel GCSE (from 2016)(9-1) Richard and John unit, Lesson 11: Why was Richard able to win back control of Normandy? Lesson designed in a work pack which can be completed independently.

Full lesson for Edexcel GCSE History (from 2016)(9-1) Richard & John unit, Lesson 1: Kingship and Personalities Lesson is designed as a work booklet which can be completed independently. Comes with accompanying powerpoint. Requires use of internet or textbook for research section.

Full lesson for Edexcel GCSE History (from 2016)(9-1) Richard & John unit, Lesson 4: Role of the Church Lesson is designed as a work booklet which can be completed independently.

Crime and Punishment Through Time unit, L15: policing and law enforcement in the 20th Century. Lesson designed as a booklet which can be completed independently if needed.

Crime and Punishment Through Time unit, L11: changes in punishments 1700 - 1900. Lesson is in a booklet designed so it can be completed independently.