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Welcome to History Hacks, where history comes alive! 🌟 Discover expertly crafted GCSE and KS3 history lessons meticulously designed by a qualified history teacher with a passion for education. Dive into ann engaging curriculum that not only covers all the key skills and disciplinary knowledge required by Edexcel but also sparks creativity and excitement in every student. From captivating storytelling to interactive activities, my lessons are tailored to make history a thrilling adventure.

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Welcome to History Hacks, where history comes alive! 🌟 Discover expertly crafted GCSE and KS3 history lessons meticulously designed by a qualified history teacher with a passion for education. Dive into ann engaging curriculum that not only covers all the key skills and disciplinary knowledge required by Edexcel but also sparks creativity and excitement in every student. From captivating storytelling to interactive activities, my lessons are tailored to make history a thrilling adventure.
Wolsey's Reforms
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Wolsey's Reforms

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Enclosures, courts and expenses. Its time to delve into the world of Wolsey’s reforms. Use this fully resourced lesson to establish his aims and the outcomes. Lesson 03/15
Opposition to the Reformation
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Opposition to the Reformation

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Not everyone likes change right? Use this lesson to explore how Bishop Fisher, Elizabeth Barton and Sir Thomas More opposed the reformation and the consequences they faced. Lesson 11/15
Cromwell's Rise to Power
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Cromwell's Rise to Power

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The Alter Rex is dead! Long live Cromwell - no not that one. It’s time to explore the rapid rise of Thomas Cromwell. Explore his background and his work to impress Henry through this fully resourced lesson. Lesson 08/15
The Pilgrimage of Grace
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The Pilgrimage of Grace

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Designed to give a concise and informative explanation of the causes, events and consequences of Pilgrimage of Grace. Fully resourced lesson. Lesson 12/15
Youth In Nazi Germany
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Youth In Nazi Germany

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Make it memorable with this, my favourite lesson of all time. A lesson of two parts, first convince the kids the school system will be changing, then consolidate with part 2. Lesson 22/24
The German Resistance
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The German Resistance

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From solo plots, to pamphlets. Political priests and officers with an opposition. This fully resourced lesson will trace four major areas of resistance, homing in on specific examples to paint as wide as possible image of the heroics of the Germans that did stand up. Lesson 24/24
Nazi Culture
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Nazi Culture

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Through this fully resourced lesson you will contrast and compare the culture of the Weimar Republic with that of Nazi Germany. Judging change and continuity, whilst adding specific examples to be used in longer mark answers. Lesson 20/24
Women in Nazi Germany
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Women in Nazi Germany

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Guide your students through kinder, kuche and kirche with this fully resourced lesson. Determine change & continuity between the Weimar & Nazi ages and delve into the depravity of Lebensborn. Lesson 21/24
Witchcraft in Macbeth
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Witchcraft in Macbeth

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Context is crucial - and aren’t witches a wonderful way to do it. Through this lesson you will explore the context of the Stuart age and the links between Macbeth and King James I & VI. You’re students will begin to understand the importance of this inclusion, and the examine the methodology behind such a choice. Plenty of scope for Creative Writing and Reading assessment tasks within this lesson. Lesson 05 in scheme.
British Elections
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British Elections

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Use this lesson to understand British Democracy. Through the lesson students will explore: What the UK is How we are governed What Elections are and how they work British Political Parties.
Tudor Rebellions - Overview
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Tudor Rebellions - Overview

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I use this to begin the study of this course. Lesson focus is to understand the key themes presented by the set text and to establish what notes will need to be taken in the corresponding booklet. Focus also given to styles of questions presented in exam.
The Amicable Grant
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The Amicable Grant

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Establish the causes and consequences of Wolsey’s ill-fated forced loan of 1525. Determine the conditions that led Wolsey to feel this was doable, and then focus on the aftermath. How did this effect the relationship of Henry and Wolsey and ultimately - how did this begin the chain of events to his fall? Lesson 05/15
Henry VIII's Annulment
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Henry VIII's Annulment

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It’s perhaps the one of the most iconic of episodes in tale of Henry. The divorce that divided England. But, how did Cromwell manage where Wolsey could not? Fully resource lesson. Lesson 09/15
Wolsey's Fall from Power
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Wolsey's Fall from Power

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Wolsey was once the Alter Rex… no more. Trace his cataclysmic fall from grace in this fully resourced lesson. Lesson 07/15
Wolsey's Rise to Power
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Wolsey's Rise to Power

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Wolsey is the central protagonist of Henry’s early reign. Central to the tales we weave through this unit. But, where did he come from and how did he rise? Lesson 02/15
Henry VIII's Annulment
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Henry VIII's Annulment

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Henry’s divorces are legendary. Jeremy Kyle could fill a whole series with this fella… but, why did it happen really? Use this lesson to end the debate. Show your students why Henry ‘needed’ and justified his decision to divorce Catherine of Aragon. Finally determine why it didnt quite go right. Lesson 06/15
The German Revolution
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The German Revolution

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Discover “The German Revolution” – A Comprehensive Teaching Resource for History Educators Dive into the pivotal events of 1918 with “The German Revolution”, a meticulously designed teaching resource perfect for Year 9 history lessons. This resource unpacks the dramatic collapse of Imperial Germany during the final days of World War I, leading to the formation of the Weimar Republic. Key Features:     •    Interactive Learning: Engage students with tasks like analyzing the Kiel Mutiny’s impact and inferring governance conditions from historical sources.     •    Critical Thinking Challenges: Promote deeper understanding through thought-provoking questions on the stab-in-the-back theory and opposition to Weimar.     •    Exam Prep Integration: Includes practice questions to develop source analysis skills.     •    Holistic Approach: Links historical events to broader narratives like World War I’s end and its aftermath. Equip your students with the tools to explore this transformative period in German history. Perfect for fostering analytical skills and historical empathy. Don’t miss this essential resource for your classroom!
Battle of Hastings
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Battle of Hastings

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Bring the epic Battle of Hastings to life for your Year 7 students with this engaging and interactive lesson. Perfectly designed to introduce early historical analysis, this resource combines vivid storytelling, source work, and multimedia tools to captivate learners and build essential skills. What’s Inside:     •    Bayeux Tapestry Analysis: Explore the iconic tapestry to trace the key moments of the battle, unraveling the strategies, turning points, and outcomes that shaped 1066.     •    Source Usefulness Practice: Introduce students to exam-style tasks, helping them develop critical thinking and evaluation skills early in their history journey.     •    Multimedia Reinforcement: Carefully selected videos bring the events of the Battle of Hastings to life, deepening students’ understanding and engagement. Tailored for Year 7 Learners: This resource balances accessibility and challenge, making it ideal for young historians stepping into the world of source analysis and historical evaluation.
1923 - Invasion & Hyperinflation
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1923 - Invasion & Hyperinflation

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Combine the twin threats of French invasion and economic collapse into one lesson - although it may take you two. Fully resourced lesson focusing on the cause and effects of the French invasion of the Ruhr (wit source inference), continuing into the events of hyperinflation on German society - real dodgy old-school Youtube videos included! Lesson 6/25
The Spartacist Uprising
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The Spartacist Uprising

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The new republic is not safe, the Spartacists are coming! Use this third lesson in the series to explain the events of the German Revolution and Spartacist Uprising. Don’t forget to use the threatometre to ensure thematic links and significance are inferred between this and the Kapp Putsch. Lesson 3/25