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.

Resources looking at the problems facing the Provisional Government following the abdication of the Tsar in February 1917. Resources refer to continued involvement in WWI, Dual Power, Lenin's April Theses, the rise (and fall) of the Bolsheviks between March and July 1917, the July Days, Kornilov Affair etc. Significance of events considered.

A number of resources looking at the causes and consequences of the 1917 February Revolution. The pack includes information about the causes and the events of the revolution, such as Russian entry into WWI, the political, economic and social impact of the war, the actions of the Duma etc. Revision activities and possible exam questions are included.

A number of resources looking at the causes of Mussolini's downfall in 1943. Resources refer to Italian performance in WWII, the actions of the Fascist Grand Council in 1943, and the ultimate actions of the King. There's also reference to the Salo Republic, and Mussolini's murder at the hands of Communist Partisans in April 1945. Revision activities and possible exam questions included.

A number of resources looking at the condition of Liberal Italy in the period 1922-1922, and the developments that saw the appointment of Mussolini as PM in October 1922. Resources include the condition of Italy in 1918 (and the problems facing Italian PM's), the Biennio Rosso, March on Rome etc. Revision activities and possible exam questions included.

A number of resources looking at the reasons how and why Mussolini set up a Fascist dictatorship in Italy in the period 1922-1926. Resources refer to developments such as the Acerbo Law, murder of Matteotti (including why Mussolini was able to survive the crisis) and the policies/actions introduced once the crisis had passed. Revision activities and possible exam questions included.

A number of resources looking at the various domestic policies (economic, religious and social) introduced by Mussolini's government between 1922 and 1939. Revision activities and possible exam questions included.

A simple task to enable pupils to work out the factors that contributed to Britain's Industrial Revolution. Lesson 1 - Categorisation task to identify the factors and specific examples that made the IR possible. Exit ticket task to assess understanding is to ask pupils to consider words/phrases/examples within the word REVOLUTION. Lesson 2 - Literacy/extended writing task. Pupils PEEL their information to answer the key question. Differentiated tasks to raise attainment further. Enjoy!

A popular activity - pupils watch the hyperlinked video and answer the questions on the video sheet to learn about why Gerald went on a journey around Wales in 1188, and what he discovered about Wales and the Welsh during his journey. Categorisation (SPEAR) task to assess understanding followed by a literacy (Writing Accurately) task, based on strands within the LNF. Enjoy!