A generic set of mark schemes for the Unit 2 paper on Elizabethan Age, Germany in Transition, Russia in Revolution and USA a nation of contrasts. All 5 exam style questions are included. All mark schemes have been subdivided into their relevant Assessment Objectives. All mark schemes have been designed to provide an element of self assessment, and coded improvements (DIRT). Any images associated with this resource have been accessed via Google images labelled for reuse.

A simple resource to promote Saint David’s Day and aspects of Welsh culture/History during form time. This resource includes a Welsh and English version. The idea is to encourage pupils to write their answers on post-it notes. Best to print this resource onto at least A3 and laminate.

A two lesson activity focussing on SPEAR reasons behind volunteering for the Third Crusade. Pupils learn the ingredients of successful persuasive writing and use this knowledge to assess a "version" of Pope Urban II's speech at the Council of Clermont. This activity has a Welsh flavour as it is based on Giraldus Cambrensis' journey around Wales in 1188 - pupils have to imagine they are Gerald preparing for a speech to the people of Bangor (adapt as necessary). Pupils then self/peer assess their speeches using colour and the success criteria. NB: All images used have been obtained from free clipart sites.

A sorting exercise for pupils to distinguish how the Nazis controlled the German people through a mixture of carrots, sticks and propaganda. Enjoy.

An A level resource looking at the different forms of opposition to Mussolini's regime, and a look into the factors that brought about his downfall in 1943.

A resource looking at the life and achievements of Llywelyn ap Gruffydd , the only man to have conquered the whole of Wales, and thus became the King of Wales. Similarities in the story of William Wallace (spider) and Gruffydd (cauldron of beef). Pupils have to pick 8 key events, and produce a biography poster report.

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!

An effective resource to assess pupil knowledge and understanding as to why Britain built an empire. Pupils must first categorise the various examples into the factor wheel. They then must give 5 of the most important SPEAR reasons. Extended writing activity linked with the NC levels at the end.

A simple resource looking at the actions of the Liberal government (1906-14), and how they inadvertently aided the rise of the Labour Party in British politics.

A group/market place task where pupils have to give a "job interview" (of sorts) to the three main candidates to replace Edward the Confessor. Elements of LNF evident. Pupil then make a decision as to who was the best candidate. They show their knowledge and understanding via a PEEL writing tasks. Enjoy!

A resource looking at the struggle for equality in politics for Black Americans. March on Selma and Voting Rights Act included, with GCSE style exam questions.

An activity to develop pupils PEE skills (Point, Evidence, Explain). Pupils then draft a PEE answer to consider the factors that enables his victory. Vocab Mat included. Pupils then analyse and explain the most important factor.

A vocabulary mat to help pupils write their answer to the question: Why did Henry Tudor win the Battle of Bosworth? This would work well with my Bosworth resource.

A number of resources looking at: Causes of the Great Depression Life in the depressed areas Protest during the Depression Impact on women Impact on politics The New Industries Life in New Industry areas Rearmament and migration Popular entertainment

A revised version of my previous Depression, War and Recovery resources, catering for the requirements of the new specification (first exam in summer 2019). Two key questions here include: 1 What caused the Great Depression? (Competition from abroad, lack of investment, free trade, Wall Street Crash etc.) 2 How did people cope with the challenges of the 1930s? (Dole, Means Test, Hunger Marches, Special Areas Act, radio and cinema, new industries, contrast between old and new industry areas etc.) All 5 exam questions are covered at least once in the resources. All have reference to success criteria/structure strips to aid pupils understanding of the requirements. DIRT improvement codes included too. The actual structure strips will need to be purchased as an addition to this resource. All images are, as far as I’m aware, from google images (free to use). Those images that I’m aware are not, have been deleted - ready for you to insert the relevant picture.

A quick revision task to assess responsibility for causing tension in the period c.1890-1914, and the outbreak of WWI.

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.

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.

This is a generic version of a GCSE Year 10 Takeaway History Homework menu. I have seen many excellent topic specific examples (e.g. Tudors or Great War etc.), but this can be used as a generic one for most GCSE Year 10 papers, and will therefore reduce photocopying costs etc. Your exam board will probably ask different questions in the MAINS section, but tis should be easily adaptable. I have also included a QR code sheet for specific rules or worksheets required for specific homework tasks found on the menu. Pupils will need to download a free QR reader onto their phones (if they have compatible ones) from the app store to scan the codes and access these worksheets. The Friars Rating refers to the name of my school, so you can easily adapt the word document and input your own image etc. Enjoy!