Students could complete this at the start or the end of a unit looking at the stages of independence for various British colonies. It could be sent as a homework at the start of a unit asking to students to find out the relevant information themselves.
A list of ten key words and their definitions/meanings. Students need to match the appropriate word to its definition.
The key words are all associated with the first year of WW2.
A timeline showing all the key events that happened around the British Empire between these dates.
The task asks students to shade/border each event in a different colour to show whether it is a political, social, international or event involving an individual or group.
The second timeline shows the answers. This could be used as a task to start an entire unit of work or, perhaps more appropriately, as a revision exercise.
Students are asked to decide which statements are true or false and give reasons for their choice. Each statement relates to the analysis of historical sources by historians. This activity is perfect as an introduction to higher level source analysis at KS4 and KS5. Once students have completed in pairs (60 mins), you can then peer assess and discuss as a whole class.
The document comprises of two opposing interpretations of the causes of WW1. The first saying Germany was to blame and the second Serbia. The third source to help students is an image of the alliance system in 1914. The answer is worth 10 marks and contains grade descriptor for best answer.
For full grade desciptors, see my "History life after levels Grade Descriptor" resource.
This document contains four carefully selected sources accompanying the assessment question > "How far do you agree with the interpretation that Elizabeth I was successful in dealing with all of the problems of her reign?"
An extensive lesson by lesson interactive resource for students studying or revising Nazi Society between 1933 and 1939. Students can work their way through the activities within each lesson using the linked videos, interactive quizzes and other downloads. All the resources are self contained within the document.
Share with students electronically - Perfect for GCSE History revision!
Students are each given a different character card. They fill in the task sheet. They then move around the room asking each other the question "What impact has prohibition had on you?".
The pack also contains a power-point detailing the key features of prohibition including the anti-saloon league and a full lesson plan and progress check for students.
The aim of this activity is for students to find out about some of the most successful and daring pilots of the First World War.
This resource contains 9 individual factfiles containing information about 9 different World War One flying aces from different countries including the Red Baron Von Richthofen along with British, French and American counterparts. Each factfile is individually designed with a couple of "shorter" ones for the purpose of differentiation.
Students could go around the room individually or in pairs and try to fill in the grid. Alternatively, you could perform a "marketplace" activity.
The resource pack contains a series of resources that can be used to teach this unit.
It includes:
Several maps and images that are perfect as lesson starters or as illustrations.
Powerpoint presentations on the Crimean War and the Mehemet Ali Crisis.
A blank map of Africa when looking at colonisation.
An extensive set of key words for pupils to find the definitions (intro lesson).
Several mix and match key word activities (match word with definition).
A self contained study booklet for Germany 1815-1848. The booklet includes information and tasks and can act as a guide for teaching and learning this part of German History. It was originally designed with A Level students in mind.
A set of three simple sheets with selected key facts from the following units:
Hitlers Rise to Power
Life in Nazi Germany
Germany during WW2
Students should learn each set of facts in preparation for their GCSE exam. They could form the basis of a series of "points tests" in class for revision.
Two starters for students reviewing their work on the medieval era. Can be used towards the end of Year 7 to recap on prior learning.
Both activities also contain the answers for easy self correction. Students simoly match the number with the correct letter. Activity can take between 10 and 20 minutes depending on how you decide to do it.
Contains useful factual recall on Kings, Parliament, the Magna Carta, the murder of Becket, the Peasants Revolt and key dates. The second one focuses more on medieval life and leisure.
Test students general knowledge of events, people and places from the origins of the cold war up to 1963 using these two revision activities.
Students mtach the letter to the appropriate number. The teacher can then go through the answers with them (these are included in the document for ease of use).
Each of the two activities can take anywhere between 20 minutes and 50 minutes depending on how much explanation and teacher input you wish to make.
Fact files covering Martin Luther King, Rosa Parks and the Little Rock 9. These are suitable for KS3 students and also contain differentiated versions.
The second resource is a student enquiry grid. You could place the three factfiles around the room and ask students to fill in the grid.
Complement this with video clips (see my profile for link to my website with free videos on this topic).