A two lesson task looking at the various causes in the rise in witch executions in the mid C17th. Starter tasks (e.g. bar graph) are aimed at developing aspects of Numeracy. Pupils consider to which category the various examples belong. They also conclude with their opinion of the three biggest factors that contributed to the craze. This is a reworking of my original resource, and is more focussed on the Interregnum.

A two lesson pack (L1 and L2 on the ppt). L1 - Why did Henry VIII want the Acts of Union? A task where pupils consider the different factors behind wanting the Acts. Pupils show their understanding by annotating the factor wheel after categorising the information on the worksheet. Pupils must also consider which factor was the most important (using the PEE formula). L2 - What were the effects of the Acts of Union? A market place activity where pupils find the different effects the Acts have (e.g. on how Wales was governed, how lawlessness was tackled, opportunities and impact on culture). Pupils should also consider if the Acts were a good thing for Wales.

A fun activity looking at how the last physical invasion of Britain was foiled by the actions of ordinary Welsh people in 1797. Tasks include watching a video (with question sheet), and imagining how one of the women who foiled the invasion (Jemima Nichols) would have reacted to her heroism on a fakebook page. Enjoy!

A simple resource looking at the causes and consequences of the Murder of Thomas Beckett in 1170. Tasks include a video/question activity, questioning, and an extended writing task. Enjoy!

A task for higher ability pupils, looking at the various factors behind the abolition of the slave trade in 1807. The ppt. is self-explanatory, and provides structure for the pupils as they work through the different tasks. This has proved popular with my classes, and with colleagues. Enjoy!

A resource to develop pupils understanding of how and why people have different interpretations of events, or in this case, individuals in History. Pupils watch a news bulletin from 2010 to find out about the basics of what H M Stanley did, and to realise people have different opinions of what this man achieved. Differentiated tasks provide challenge towards the higher ability range. This has proven very successful and popular with my classes. This could also be adapted easily for Primary school pupils. Enjoy!

Resources to look at the issues facing the Weimar Republic during the nightmare years of 1918-1923. Resources refer to how the Great War affected Germany, reasons for (and the course) of the German Revolution in Oct/Nov, Weimar policies to consolidate position, constitution, right/left wing threats etc. Some revision type questions included also.

A simple task to get pupils to consider the problems facing Henry VII after his victory at the Battle of Bosworth. Pupils then consider how Henry tried to solve these problems, and consider his greatest achievement(s). Self explanatory ppt, which has been successful with my classes. Enjoy!

A fun, problem solving activity look at how the textile industry developed during the early stages of the industrial revolution. Tasks refer to the Domestic System, problems posed by an ever growing population, inventions and inventors. The H/W reading/research tasks is aimed at developing skills and strands found in the LNF. Enjoy.

A problem solving activity to enable pupils to know and understand the contribution of Wales to the Industrial Revolution. The ppt. is self-explanatory, guiding pupils on how to complete the problem solving task. A review activity (Gimme5) provides an example of progression (or can be used as an exit ticket etc.) Enjoy!

A simple task to get pupils to think about what constitutes a national hero, what that person had to do to deserve such admiration, and whether or not Henry Tudor (VII) deserved such a title in 1916 when statues representing heroes of Welsh History were unveiled for the first time in Cardiff City Hall in 1916. The powerpoint/task is self explanatory, and has proven successful in getting pupils to consider how values have changed since 1916. One slide referring to the 11 statues provides an opportunity for a lively debate on whether or not they think they should still be regarded as heroes, and if not, who they'd replace them with! Enjoy!

A simple end of term task. Pupils follow the stepped instructions (and specific instructions to boot) to design their own coat of arms. A fun activity which has gone down well with my pupils. Enjoy!

A resource looking at the various causes of WWII. The worksheet refers to a number of factors, e.g. impact of Versailles, failure of the former allies to cooperate, failure of the League of Nations, foreign policies of the dictators (Hitler, Mussolini and Stalin), impact of appeasement and the Great Depression etc. Revision activity and a possible exam question included.

A number of resources looking at the developments (both positive and negative) in European relations in the immediate post-WWI period, and into the 1920s. Resources refer to the Treaty of Versailles, invasion of the Ruhr, Locarno, Kellogg-Briand etc. Revision activities and possible exam questions included.

A number of resources looking at the aims and objectives, success and failures of the League of Nations. Revision activities and possible exam questions included.

A number of resources looking at the causes of the Great War. Numerous resources covering the formation of the Alliance Systems (1870-1914), Militarism, Imperialism and Nationalism (Balkan Wars and 1914 assassination) etc. Revision activities and numerous possible exam questions included.

A number of resources looking at the impact of Stalin's political and social policies. Resources include the Purges, policies towards women, religion, children, Soviet Man etc. Revision activities and possible exam questions included.

A number of resources looking at the various causes and effects of Stalin's economic policies. Resources include collectivisation and FYP's. Revision activities and possible exam questions included.

A number of resources looking at how the Bolsheviks went about consolidating their position after October 1917. Resources refer to dealing with the Constituent Assembly, Decrees, Brest-Litovsk, Civil War, War Communism, NEP etc. Revision activities and possible exam questions included.

A number of resources looking at the causes, course and consequences of the October Revolution. Revision activities and two possible exam questions.