Pupils sift through the information to categorise into different categories: *Custer to blame *Superiors to blame *Subordinates to blame *Sioux deserved victory

A numeracy task for pupils to track Henry's journey through Wales in 1485. Pupils to measure to scale and calculate distance, average miles etc.

An interesting group activity on the options available to Elizabeth when dealing with the threat of her cousin, Mary, Queen of Scots. (Enough for 2 lessons). Each group (ideally no more than 3 pupils) are allocated 2 Thinking Hats (slide 4-5) and have to approach the issue of how to deal effectively with Mary (firstly in 1567). The coloured hats give each pupil a specific role within the group. All required printable sheets are found within the ppt (e.g. slide 8 is the colourless version of the group sheet, but keep the coloured version projected to guide them and slides 4-5 have the Thinking Hats and need cutting up for the pupils etc.) The ppt will then ask pupils to consider what Elizabeth should do in 1587 one Mary's involvement in the Babbington Plot was uncovered (slides 10-14). The last slide will give pupils the opportunity to give their opinion (based on their conclusion to slide 14). Was observed using the first part of this resource, and got an excellent as it covered so many bases! Enjoy.

These are structure strips to aid pupils to successfully structure their answers for the Unit 1 exam. The theory is they glue a strip to the side of the page, and then follow the guidelines to help them get to grips of what each question demands for a good/high mark. Pupils then number code their answer. Teacher then marks the work and suggests lettered code(s) for improvement. The attached resources are for the Depression, War and Recovery Unit, but the headers on each strip can easily be edited for your specific unit title. The font colour will need to be darker for printing.

KQ1 (Causes of the Depression) and KQ2 (Impact of the Depression) The pupil booklet provides the information. The teacher booklet has the information and exam based questions.

KQ3 (The Coming of War, Appeasement etc) The pupil booklet provides the information. The teacher booklet has the information and exam based questions.

A resource taking pupils through the different stages of the Hajj.

What impact did the Black Death have on the British Isles? Pupils are asked to make a basic line graph showing the development of the British population between 1200 and 1600, with a focus on 1348-1350. Numeracy questions and RUCSAC task included.

Using a mnemonic (Remember Rudolph Ate Santa's Christmas Pudding) pupils look at the key events between 1933 and 1939 that lead to war. Useful cartoon on youtube to aid learning.

A simple, yet effective, activity looking at the meaning of the Jewish festival of Sukkot. The activity looks at the religious meaning, and the symbolic traditions of the festival.

An interesting group activity on the aims and objectives of the Big Three at Versailles. Each group (ideally no more than 3 pupils) represents one of the Big Three. Group members are allocated 2 Thinking Hats (last slide) and have to approach the issue of how to punish Germany from the perspective of their individual (Wilson, Lloyd George or Clemenceau), but also from the specific roles provided by their coloured hats. All required printable sheets are found within the ppt (e.g. slide 3 will need to b cut up into three, slide 9 is the colourless version of the group sheet, but keep the coloured version projected to guide them and slide 10 have the Thinking Hats and need cutting up for the pupils etc.) Was observed for this lesson, and got an excellent as it covered so many bases! Enjoy.

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.

An introductory lesson/task for the Industrial Revolution. Pupils read the information sheet to complete a comparison task/sheet on aspects of British life in 1750, and then in 1900. (L5 task) Additional questions ask pupils to consider the similarities and differences between today and 1750 (or 1900), and consider the reasons for those differences. (L6+ tasks) I have also added a numeracy based task on the growing population. Enjoy.

A simple resource looking at the origins, traditions and stories associated with Diwali. Youtube links, cartoon strip and rangoli patterns covered.

As the highest ranking officer to die at the Battle of Waterloo, Picton was considered a hero within the British Army. In 1916, a statue was erected in his honour in Cardiff’s Marble Hall for Welsh heroes, but many consider his inclusion an insult. This task asks pupils to assess the life and achievements of Thomas Picton, and consider whether or not his statue should be amongst such notable individuals as Hywel Dda, Giraldus Cambrensis and Owain Glyndwr.

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!

Unit of work covering the History of Marco Polo and an interpretation task on whether or not he went to China. Some numeracy questions too.

A Welsh historical murder mystery. Pupils consider whether there had been a plot to murder Llywelyn during the Anglo-Welsh War of 1282. Pupils sift through possible suspects.

A video and comprehension task looking at the punishments Germany received at Versailles. Works with any textbook/worksheet you may use. Peer assessment task included.

A selection of powerpoints looking at various elements of life on the Home Front during WWI: 1. Recruitment 2. Conscription 3. Objection 4. Impact on women 5. DORA 6. Trench War 7. Rationing 8. War poets 9. Religion 10. Post-war and conclusion. GCSE style essay question (and revision task) at the end.