Suitable for teaching 11-14s Causes of WW1. This lesson focuses on imperialism and nationalism as causes of WW1. Whole lesson plus resources on imperialism and nationalism as causes of WW1. Includes differentiated source analysis, questions, and an overall judgement on the main cause of WW1. Includes a Blackadder clip! Please review if you purchase and check out my other WW1 resources.

How tall are you compared to famous historical figures? This is one of my favourite displays I have made! 45 famous historical figures and their HEIGHTS! I have used this in a corridor and students, staff and even parents love comparing their heights to some of the most famous people in history. This is perfect for primary or secondary schools. All you need is a 2 metre ruler stick so you can accurately position the faces of the famous people. Included in this pack are: Pictures of all 45 people Labels showing their name and height Included are a huge range of historical figures; from science, literature, music, art, world leaders and more! It is great fun seeing students line up against famous historical people and comparing their heights. Feedback is welcome.

A display for the Edexcel 9-1 course on The American West 1835-1895 This is a great display which looks great in any classroom. Separated into three subtopics; Destructions of Plains Indians way of life White settlers Law and order The display includes; Key words Key people Key events Lots of pictures! Lettering is done in an American West ‘style’ for added style to your display board! Feedback is welcome.

A lesson for teaching Year 7 on ‘How do historians learn about the past’. This is part of the ‘Historical Skills’ Scheme of Work, used at the beginning of September for introducing students to studying History. Students will: Understand the various methods historians use to study the past. Learn about different types of historical sources. Understand the importance of reliability Be able to recognise anachronisms Your feedback is greatly appreciated! Please check out my other lessons and resources on my TES shop for more engaging and effective teaching materials.

A whole lesson including ALL RESOURCES needed for teaching a History of Christmas. Can be used for Primary or Secondary! Suitable for KS2 or KS3! Perfect for the final week of the school term before the Christmas holidays! Students use the information sheets provided to find out about how Christmas was celebrated through time, all the way from the Neolithic to the Victorian Age, including; When it was celebrated Food and drink Activities and traditions Presents Absolutely perfect for a fun lesson but still educational! Activities are also differentiated for low and high achievers. Even includes a ‘find the word’ word-search as a starter. Please review if you purchase!

Whole lesson plus differentiated resources for teaching 11-14s ‘What was life like in a Victorian prison?’ Can also be adapted for KS2! Students will investigate what life is like inside a Victorian prison through a video (quiz sheet included), and using differentiated information sheets on different aspects of Victorian prison life, including: The Crank Treadmill Prisoners routine Rules Convict System Victorian Cell (1865 Prisons Act) All resources are included for the lesson - just print and go! Please review if you purchase, and check out my other Victorian Crime and Punishment resources, including an OFSTED outstanding lesson on Lincoln Gaol!

A lesson for teaching Year 7 about ‘Why are there different interpretations of the past?’ This is part of the ‘Historical Skills’ Scheme of Work, used at the beginning of September for introducing students to studying History. Students will: Understand that history can be interpreted in various ways. Learn the factors that lead to different historical interpretations. Develop critical thinking skills by examining multiple perspectives on historical events - specifically the Vikings. Your feedback is greatly appreciated! Please check out my other lessons and resources on my TES shop for more engaging and effective teaching materials.

A lesson for teaching Year 7 about ‘Understanding Chronology’. This is part of the ‘Historical Skills’ Scheme of Work, used at the beginning of September for introducing students to studying History. Students will: Grasp the concept of chronology and its importance in history. Learn to place historical events in a chronological sequence. Understand and use timelines to visualise historical periods and events. Your feedback is greatly appreciated! Please check out my other lessons and resources on my TES shop for more engaging and effective teaching materials.

An interactive lesson for teaching 11-14s on the weapons of WW1. Students make their own Top Trump cards about 7 weapons (ranging from tanks, rifles and zeppelins), using the differentiated information sheets! All worksheets are provided - including the information sheets and the template for the Top Trumps. I printed the Top Trump templates onto cards and students were then able to play them in lesson, and take them home to share with family! Students really enjoyed this lesson and they gained an excellent understanding of the weapons. Please review if you purchase and check out my other resources.

Worksheet for watching the film Titanic. Print on A3 for the best result! Students fill in the sheet as they watch the film - looks at: The differences between first and third class passengers (Rose and Jack) Problems with the lifeboats Problems they can see Who is to blame with a box to fill in on: Captain Smith, Bruce Ismay and Thomas Andrews Please review if you buy and check out my other resources!

Suitable for teaching 11-14s Elizabeth I as part of a Tudors SoW. Can also be used at Primary! What can we learn from Elizabeth I from her portraits? Whole lesson plus all resources needed for teaching Elizabeth I and her portraits. Students will first look at Elizabeth I - who she was and her achievements, including a video with quiz. Students will then analyse 10 portraits of Elizabeth I, using a variety of tasks to unpick their meaning. This includes looking at symbolism in her paintings and working out what they mean. Tasks are differentiated too! Please review if you purchase, and check out my other Tudors lessons and resources.

For teaching Edexcel GCSE 9-1 Superpower Relations and the Cold War 1941-1991 Revision lesson - Timeline of the Origins of the Cold War. The timeline analyses key events from 1945-1956 and assess how much tension each event caused. Please review if you purchase and check out my other Cold War lessons and resources!

For teaching Edexcel GCSE 9-1 Weimar and Nazi Germany 1918-1939 Hitler’s Rise to Power What was the impact of the Wall Street Crash in Germany? This lesson looks at the impact of the Wall Street Crash on Germany, and how it led to the growth of the Communist Party. This lesson includes: Retrieval starter task ‘Horribly Told Histories’! Causes of mass unemployment Overview of the Wall Street Crash Impact of the Wall Street Crash, including the different groups of people affected by it The failure of successive Weimar governments to deal with unemployment from 1929 to January 1933 The growth of support for the Communist Party Also included: Accompanying work booklet to the lesson, with a wide range of fun activities! TWO inference exam questions (4 marks) based on the Wall Street Crash Please review if you purchase, and check out my other Weimar and Nazi Germany resources.

A lesson for teaching Year 7 about ‘What does a Historian do’? This is part of the ‘Historical Skills’ Scheme of Work, used at the beginning of September for introducing students to studying History. Students will: Understand the role and tasks of a historian. Learn about the skills and methods historians use to study the past. Your feedback is greatly appreciated! Please check out my other lessons and resources on my TES shop for more engaging and effective teaching materials.

For teaching Edexcel GCSE 9-1 Weimar and Nazi Germany 1918-1939 The Weimar Republic To what extent did the Ruhr Crisis and hyperinflation threaten the Weimar government? Students will look at the causes and effects of the Ruhr Crisis and hyperinflation in Weimar Germany in 1923. This lesson includes: Retrieval task starter (describe, define, date, detail) Causes of the Ruhr Crisis Consequences of the French and Belgian invasion of the Ruhr (hyperinflation) Challenges of 1923 summary Source analysis practice for the Ruhr Crisis and hyperinflation Introduction to interpretations for Paper 3 (what is the main difference… 4 marks) Also included: Accompanying work booklet to the lesson, with a wide range of fun activities! 20 question quiz plus answers based on the lesson 12 mark explain why exam style question with AfL sheet Please review if you purchase, and check out my other Weimar and Nazi Germany resources.

A knowledge organiser for KS3 King John. Perfect for revision or sticking into books as a useful resource. Please check out my other resources, and don’t forget to review if you buy!

2 Kristallnacht worksheets - high ability and low ability. Can be used when watching a video, reading information or set as homework to research the answers.