A simple resource for pupils to show their knowledge and understanding of the key names/words/terms etc associated with a specific topic.

A Word adaptable Cootie Catcher. A fun resource to help pupils think of 8 key questions and answers to a specific topic. This Word template requires pupils to type their questions and answers following the prompts. I've also attached an exemplar on the Gunpowder Plot. Enjoy!

A simple resource to be used as an exit ticket (or quick homework task) to assess how concise pupils can be with their knowledge.

A simple resource to assess pupil knowledge and understanding of the aims and objectives of a lesson.

An ICT version of History Fakebook. Pupils download a copy of the fakebook template (in word) and follow the instructions in each text box (e.g. paste a picture of the historical individual, background picture associated with the individual, write four key status' etc.) A useful way to ensure good presentation of historical facts. Useful homework task. I've also attached an example of George Clemenceau's fakebook for a visual idea of what the finished artice could look like. Enjoy.

A simple resource to assess the knowledge of pupils (either as an exit ticket of Homework activity).

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 resource looking at the reasons for Scotland's victory over the English in 1314. Differentiated tasks.

An activity for lower ability pupils to design a totem pole. Pupils then analyse the meaning of the totem pole.

A simple resources to assess pupils' knowledge of a specific individual (history, fiction etc.)

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 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 resource looing at the causes, events and outcome of the Battle of Stamford Bridge. Chronology, cartoon strip and Gimme 5 tasks included.

A resource looking at the life and achievements of Owain ap Gruffydd, a.k.a Owain Gwynedd. Pupils consider different categories of achievements, and decide on his most impressive. Weaknesses also considered.

A resource looking at the life and achievements of Gruffydd ap Cynan, Prince of Gwynedd. Pupils have to pick 8 key events, and produce a biography poster report.

A selection of thought stems to aid pupils with their written/thinking skills. Suitable for any subject.

A Christmas themed end of term quiz. Questions (based on Nativity, Twelve Days of Christmas, Christmas party-poopers, films, carols etc.), answers and youtube links hyperlinked. Enjoy!

A resource looking at the aims, objectives, methods etc. of the National Association for the Advancement of Coloured People. GCSE type exam questions included.

A resource looking at the importance of the Brown case to Black American Civil Rights. GCSE style exam questions included.

Three resources (one for Yrs7, 8 and 9) to aid teachers in assessing specific reading strands within the LNF. The documents have coloured boxes (easily removed when purchased) which refer to the following methodology: Year 7: Red Box – Element (Locating, selecting and using information) > Aspect (Reading strategies) > assess the quality and reliability of information on web pages, considering its origins and verifying accuracy. Green Box – Element (Responding to what has been read) > Aspect (Comprehension) > read with concentration texts, on screen and on paper, that are new to them, and understand the information in them and select the main points from texts. Purple box – Element (Responding to what has been read) >Aspect (Response and analysis) > distinguish between facts, theories and opinions and evaluate the content, presentation and appeal of a text. Year 8: Red Box – Element (Locating, selecting and using information) > Aspect (Reading strategies) > be selective about which internet sources to download or quote depending on their reliability and relevance . Green Box – Element (Responding to what has been read) > Aspect (Comprehension) > read with concentration texts, on-screen and on paper, that are new to them, understand the information in them and locate and selectively use additional information and evidence from different sources. Purple box – Element (Responding to what has been read) >Aspect (Response and analysis) > identify different views of a topic and any areas of agreement and contradiction and evaluate texts in terms of quality and level of interest. Year 9: Red Box – Element (Locating, selecting and using information) > Aspect (Reading strategies) > make full but selective use of the internet to update, broaden and deepen understanding of information, ideas and issues. Green Box – Element (Responding to what has been read) > Aspect (Comprehension) > read with concentration texts, on-screen and on paper, that are new to them, and understand the information in them, and follow up and use additional material in texts to extend understanding.