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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.
Power of Kings
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Power of Kings

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Power & Democracy SOW - Lesson 1/3 Ever wanted to explore how the powers kings possessed altered between 1066 and 1603? Well… look no further here it is, a comprehensive(ish) look at this very topic. Lesson includes: Revision focused tasks on 1066 and Norman Feudalism Analysis of Harrying of the North. Comparison of contemporary and medieval monarchs Explanation and evaluation of reactions to Break with Rome, Plenary focus on who held power in which eras? Lesson designed for KS3 - can be used to support KS4.
1066 Complete SOW
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1066 Complete SOW

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A complete 5 lesson scheme of lessons to evaluate the context and events of 1066. Lesson order: 01 - Anglo-Saxon Kingdoms (focus on Pre-Norman England) 02 - The Crisis of 1066 (focus on the contenders for the throne). 03 - Warfare in 1066 (explanation of army formations and tactics - context for lesson 04) 04 - The Battle of Hastings (focus on - well it’s in the name). 05 - Edgar (Exploration of the life of Edgar Aetheling to round of the period). Lessons aimed at year 7 with differentiation up structure. Fully resourced lessons.
Edgar the Aethling
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Edgar the Aethling

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066 Scheme of Work - Lesson 5/5 *Ever wanted a filler lesson to plug the gap after the Battle of Hastings? Well - here it is. A lesson entirely focused on the years most forgotten contender… Edgar. Use this lesson to shed light on Edgar’s story through pictures and inferences. * Lesson Includes: Recall of Edgar’s claim Story telling of Edgar’s life Dual-Coding illustration task Evaluative plenary - book blurb to Edgar’s tale. Lesson designed for KS3
The Battle of Hastings
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The Battle of Hastings

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1066 Scheme of Work - Lesson 4/5 Here you have it, the most comprehensive look at the three major battles of 1066 that I could make in a single evening before needing to teach it… Lesson Includes: Recall tasks (claimants) Story telling activity Map labeling task - retell the story. Comprehension task - Hastings before the battle. Battle of Hastings video inference work. Battlefield map labeling task. Evaluative ‘what if?’ plenary. Lesson designed for KS3 - will take min 2 1hr. lessons to do.
Warfare in 1066
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Warfare in 1066

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1066 Scheme of Work - lesson 3/5 Ever struggled to get the students to know a Fyrdmen from a knight, or an archer from a Housecarl? Well… look no further because this is the one lesson you didn’t think you’d need but you’ll love (mostly because of the chance to get some marking done…) Lesson Includes: Comparison on 1066 with modern armies. Evaluation of Saxon and Norman forces prior to Hastings. (students complete ‘Top Trumps’ for each type - judging significance). Analysis of forces and judgment on most successful. ** Lesson designed for KS3
The Crisis of 1066
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The Crisis of 1066

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1066 Scheme of work - lesson 2/5 We arrive in January 1066, the king is dead - and four men prepare to battle for the throne. Use this lesson to describe the claimants and explore their claims. Lesson includes: Comprehension of crisis (death of Edward) Explanation of Witten’s role in Saxon England Evaluation of strengths and weakneses of claimants (William, Harold, Harald and Edgar). Significance ranking task with analysis. Lesson designed for KS3.
Anglo-Saxon Kingdoms
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Anglo-Saxon Kingdoms

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1066 Scheme of work - Lesson 1/5 *Struggling to explain the context of the pre-norman England? Well here’s the ready made resource for you. * Lesson includes: Comprehension of ‘who the Saxons are’ Evaluation and analysis of three kingdoms (Mercia, Wessex & Kent) Exploration of Saxon Crime and Punishment (links to GCSE) Plenary tasks. Aimed at KS3.
Rise in Nazi Support
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Rise in Nazi Support

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The economic depression is in full effect, the people are desperate… but wait? Whats that coming over the hill? Is it a monster? … no its Hitler. Use this lesson to explore how the Nazi’s were able to increase support, from movie magic to the sadistic SA. Fully resourced lesson 11/25
The Wall St. Crash
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The Wall St. Crash

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Things are going good in Weimar right? Well all good things end, its time to learn that lesson. Use this one to focus on the events and ultimately the consequences of the crash on Germany - with implicit links to Hitler’s rise to power. Fully resourced Lesson Lesson 10/25
Weimar Culture
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Weimar Culture

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Its time to deep dive into the ‘free-lovin’ Weimar Golden age. Use this lesson to explore the liberal culture of the Weimar Golden age. From Art to literature, film to architecture, women’s rights to music… this has it all. Fully resourced lesson, remember to use this to contrast Nazi culture using the Timeline booklet. Lesson 9/25
The Success of Stresemann
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The Success of Stresemann

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The terrible times are over right? Well maybe, as this intro to the Golden Years will show. Under the watch of Gustav Stresemann Germany is on the rise. Use this lesson to explain his strategies, through a thematic investigation with a concluding significance task. Lesson 8/25
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 Early Nazi Party
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The Early Nazi Party

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Okay, so its stretch to say this just covers the early party… but who doesn’t like to kill a few birds with one stone (figuratively… obvs). Here you will a find a lesson that does just that, a focus on the who’s who of early Nazi politics as well as, a look into the 25 Point Plan and other key elements. Included are all resources, including a Nazi Party Manifesto to complete. Lesson 5/25
The Kapp Putsch
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The Kapp Putsch

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The Spartacists are gone, but in their wake stand the Freikorps. In this second installment of ‘Threats to Weimar’ you and your class will uncover the key moments and debate the consequences of the Kapp Putsch 1921. Part of a twin lesson with the Spartacist Uprising and includes all resources. Lesson 4/25
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
The Treaty of Versailles
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The Treaty of Versailles

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What does a lamb have to do with peace treaties? Use this lesson to explain the decisions and consequences of the Paris Peace Conference 1919. Fully resourced lesson to support teaching of Edexcel Weimar & Nazi Germany. Lesson 2/25
Creating the Weimar Republic
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Creating the Weimar Republic

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*The year is 1918, a brand new Germany has risen! But what does it look like? Who governs this new Weimar Republic and how strong is this new democracy? * Use this lesson to give initial context of the Weimar Republic. Looking at the set up of the government, considering strengths and weaknesses whilst students construct a constitution of the republic. Resources included. Lesson 01/25
Weimar & Nazi Germany Revision Bundle
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Weimar & Nazi Germany Revision Bundle

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Bundle includes: Two content booklets Sections with exam skills, model answers and tips Revision cards for key individuals Thematic timeline workbook Revision board game with space for students to add questions.
Cold War Revision Bundle
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Cold War Revision Bundle

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Bundle includes: Key content booklet Section with exam skills with model answers and tips. Key character cards to complete, with links to topics. Cold War board game with space for students to add questions.
Henry VIII Revision Bundle
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Henry VIII Revision Bundle

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Bundle includes: Key content booklet Exam skills section with model answers and tips Key Character Cards with links to topics.