This series of slides and worksheets aims to promote the students’ understanding of what slavery means, a historical perspective of what happened, abolition and slavery today. I have used this unit with year 7 and 8.

Used mainly with year 7 and 8 students, this unit, THE MALI EMPIRE, uses eight sets of slides to illustrate the history of this amazing empire. The topics include: * Timeline of the Empire from 1240 to 1468 The rise of the Mali Empire The governance of the Empire of Mali Trade Culture Mansa Musa I Mali - a centre of learning The Fall of the Empire ** Each lesson has worksheet activities interspersed throughout the slides, to focus attention and stimulate thinking.

Ten sets of power point slides trace the journey to independence from British rule up to to the second continental congress. There are activities interspersed amongst the slides and presented in worksheet form for each lesson.

This unit has been used with Year 6, 7 and 8. Starting with a Timeline of Events this unit describes the settlement of Europeans in North America. Topics following include: Reasons for the European settlements Establishing colonies Life for early settlers Pocahontas War with Native American tribes The arrival of the Quakers in the United States. The beginning of King Phillip’s War. The conclusion of King Phillip’s War The Bacon Rebellion King William’s War The Salem witch trials of 1692 and 1693 Power point slides for every lesson make presentation easy and there are worksheet activities for each lesson.

KS 1 students study the lives of significant individuals in the past who have contributed to national and international achievements. In this unit, students will compare aspects of life in different periods, using the lives of Christopher Columbus and Neil Armstrong. ***There are power point presentations for: *** Christopher Columbus - life and achievements. Neil Armstrong- life and achievements Comparison Three sets of worksheets support this learning. **PLEASE NOTE: *THERE IS A UNIT IN OUR SHOP THAT COMPARES * Neil Armstrong and Marco Polo. This unit on *Christopher Columbus and Neil Armstrong *contains THE EXACT SAME presentations and worksheets for Neil Armstrong. It is just a different option for comparison.

A series of lessons about the characters and events central to the War of the Roses. The topics include: The House of Lancaster and the Hundred Years’ War The House of York Civil war begins The struggle for a Yorkist crown Edward V and Richard III Henry Tudor and Battle of Bosworth Field Timeline of the War of the Roses I have used these lessons mainly with Year 7 students. Each topic has a power point presentation and lesson activities.

Used mainly for students aged 11 plus, this unit gives a clear outline of the Hundred Years’ War, including the topics: Context of the Hundred Year War Timeline of the Hundred Years’ War The build-up and causes to the war Edwardian Era War 1337 to 1360 The Caroline War 1369 to 1389 The Lancastrian War 1415 to 1453 Joan of Arc Results of the War Each topic is presented using power point sides with activities interspersed. There are worksheets for each topic.

An interesting unit, which I have used mainly for 5 to 7 year olds. It includes the topics: Our Homes Why do we need Houses? Living in a Castle The Castle Who’s Who in the Castle The ideas are presented using power point slides. There are simple worksheet activities. One activity requires mud for making a small house.

This three lesson unit outlines the causes of the peasants’ revolt in 1381, taking up arms and the aftermath. It enables students to explore different points of view in a historical perspective, and draws their attention to what may have been the beginning of modern ideas of freedom and human rights. Each lesson is presented using power point slides and there are learning activities allowing students to express opinions and empathise with different points of view.

Three power point presentations and three worksheets with activities summarise Queen Elizabeth II’s life, following the topics: Before becoming Queen The Queen in a Changing World Her Reign

This eight-lesson unit has been used mainly with year 7. It covers the topics: The Feudal System as a Political System The Manor The Medieval Castle Medieval Villages and Towns Guilds Serfs and Peasants Nobility Knighthood The slides can be used to introduce, illustrate and discuss the topics. There are worksheet activities interspersed with the informational slides to encourage reflection, allow students to give opinions, express their insight into the life and times and make links with the present day.

Black Death and its Social and Economic Impact is a four lesson unit. It includes the topics: What was Black Death? The continuing spread of the Disease. The impact of Black Death on society. The economic effects of Black Death. Suitable for KS3 / Middle School, the unit consists of four sets of power point slides and worksheet activities.

Follow the path of the English campaigns against Scotland and Wales, from 1066. Ten lessons with learning activities and ten power point presentations. The unit covers: Scotland and Wales at the time of William the Conqueror The relationship between England and Wales The relationship between England and Scotland The establishment of the Welsh Marches Edward I’s conquering of Wales The aftermath of the defeat of Wales Edward I’s control of Scotland Rebellion: William Wallace Resistance: Robert the Bruce of Scotland Continuing conflict Used mainly with Year 7 / Grade 6.

Using power point slides, these nine lessons cover the topics: Absolute Monarchy in Medieval Times John II The Magna Carta Early beginnings of parliament Early Meetings of Parliament The rise of the Commons. The House of Lords The Commons and the Law Timeline of the emergence of Parliament until 1510 There are worksheet activities for each lesson. This unit has been used mainly with 12 to 13 year old students.

This lesson is called: EGYPT AND THE NILE and consists of slides, notes and activities. It is part of the unit, THE ANCIENT EGYPTIANS. Lesson 1 objectives: Students will be able to locate the main cities of Egypt and recognise their significance. They will be able to discuss the importance of the Nile in Egypt. The power point presentation includes information relating to: The Nile Valley The driest country in the world The flooding of the Nile A map of key places along the Nile.

"The Roman withdrawal from Britain" download includes a power point presentation and worksheet. The objective is for the students to identify the consequences for the Britons of the withdrawal of the Romans from Britain. This lesson is part of the unit “BRITAIN’S SETTLEMENT by the ANGLES, SAXONS and SCOTS”.

Used mainly for 8 to 9 year olds, this lesson helps students to understand where the Vikings came from and how they were perceived by other nations at the time. There are power point slides for the lesson and a worksheet to consolidate.

This unit covers the Viking and Anglo-Saxon struggle for the Kingdom of England to the time of Edward the Confessor, using power point slides and worksheets. The nine lessons are entitled: Who were the Vikings? Viking Society Viking Village life Longboats Raiding Britain The Anglo-Saxons push back The return of the Vikings Edward the confessor and the end of Anglo-Saxon rule Timeline of the struggle between the Anglo-Saxons and Vikings I have used this mainly with 8 to 9 year olds. There are nine power point presentations and nine worksheets.

This lesson is entitled: MONARCHS SINCE 1066 and includes a power point presentation and worksheet. Topics covered are - The Names of the Monarchs Family Names From Absolute Monarchy to Constitutional Monarchy Activities include: Using a timeline to find information Adding Royal houses to a timeline Comparing aspects of an absolute monarchy and a constitutional monarchy Use this lesson on its own or find the entire unit:**** “THE CHANGING POWERS OF THE BRITISH MONARCHS SINCE 1066”****

A set of nine power point presentations and nine worksheets. The unit covers the following: Roman withdrawal from Britain The invasion by the Scots from Ireland The Invasion of the Angles, Saxons and Jutes The Anglo-Saxons Village life in an Anglo-Saxon settlement Anglo Saxon Art and Culture Anglo-Saxon Kingdoms Christianity and the Anglo Saxons Some Early Christian Missions in Britain