The History Academy's goal is to share best practice at an affordable price so that you can focus on your own priorities. Our resources have been written to a high standard and fine tuned in the classroom. During my 35 years in challenging schools, I have published resources for Heinemann, Pearsons, Hodder, Folens, BBC and Boardworks. If you would like to receive updates, create your own customised bundle or join our team, then contact us via our Facebook or Linkedin pages.
The History Academy's goal is to share best practice at an affordable price so that you can focus on your own priorities. Our resources have been written to a high standard and fine tuned in the classroom. During my 35 years in challenging schools, I have published resources for Heinemann, Pearsons, Hodder, Folens, BBC and Boardworks. If you would like to receive updates, create your own customised bundle or join our team, then contact us via our Facebook or Linkedin pages.
This great resource is designed to be used as a starter, plenary or mini plenary on the topic of the US Constitution. This activity is suitable for students of all ages and abilities and includes cards with varying degrees of challenge.
The resource contains three heading cards labelled President, Congress and The Supreme Court, as well as 22 statement about the US Constitution, which can been matched up to them.
The aims and objectives for this lesson would be:
Theme: How is the USA governed?
Know: What are the three branches of the Federal Government in the US Constitution?
Understand: What powers does each branch of the Federal Government have?
Evaluate: What role is played by each branch in helping to keep the other in check?
WILF: What Am I Looking For?
Identify and describe: The three different branches of the Federal Government?
Explain: What role does each play within the Constitution?
Evaluate: How does each branch of the US Constitution help to keep the other in check?
This resource is provided in word so that you can easily adapt the resource for your class.
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This great little resource is designed to get students to sort through a series of cards to help them decide what the causes and consequences in one of the most important turning points in both British and world history.
The aims and objectives are:
Theme: Making of the UK
Know: What were the causes and consequences of the Glorious Revolution?
Understand: Why did James II become increasingly unpopular?
Evaluate: How significant was the Glorious Revolution in 1688?
WILF - What Am I Looking For?
Identify and describe: What were the causes and consequences of the Glorious Revolution?
Explain: Why did James I become increasingly unpopular and what impact did the revolution have on Catholics living in Britain?
Analyse: Begin to make a judgement on the significance of the Glorious Revolution?
This resource should appeal to a range of abilities and learning styles. It shouldn’t take more than 10 to 12 minutes for a middle ability class to cut out the cards and sort them.
If you like this resource then why not check out my other resources on this topic in my TES shop. You can also follow ‘The History Academy’ on Twitter, Google Plus, YouTube and Facebook for the latest updates or even to get in touch and chat about how you have used this resource or to ask questions. We aim to produce cheap and affordable resources for either the price of a good cup of coffee or a happy meal so that you can spend more time doing the things that you want.
Anyway, have fun and stay in touch via social media for the latest updates.
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Roy
This lesson looks at several key issues surrounding the trail of Sacco and Vanzetti and includes a wide range of contemporary and modern sources to help the learner make up their own min. The aims, objectives and differentiated outcomes are:
Theme: The Dark side of the Boom
Know: Who were Sacco and Vanzetti and what were they accused of?
Understand: How fair was their trail?
Understand: Why were some Americans afraid of the new immigrants?
Evaluate: How tolerant was the USA in the 1920s?
Skills: Cause, Consequence, Source Evaluation & judgement
What Am I Looking For this lesson?
Identify / Describe – Who were Sacco & Vanzetti?
Explain – How fair was their trial and investigation ?
Analyse – begin to form a judgement on how tolerant was US society in the 1920s?
There are 6 activities built into the lesson including a snowballing starter, an Oxford and Cambridge source question with a pupil mark scheme, a persuasive speech literacy activity for their defence or prosecution, a Venn dig ram source analysis on contemporary reactions, an evidence review sheet on their innocence or guilt and finally an Oxford and Cambridge 6 mark question with a mark scheme on 'why were Sacco and Vanzetti executed?'
I have been observed several times with this resource and have had this lesson graded as outstanding. I have also included a persuasive literacy mat to help students phrase their speeches.
If you like this resource then why not check out my other resources on this topic in my TES shop. You can also follow 'The History Academy' on Twitter, Google Plus, YouTube and Facebook for the latest updates or even to get in touch and chat about how you have used this resource or to ask questions. We aim to produce cheap and affordable resources for either the price of a good cup of coffee or a happy meal so that you can spend more time doing the things that you want.
Anyway, have fun and stay in touch via social media for the latest updates.
Kind Regards
Roy
This lesson looks at several key issues surrounding the trail of Sacco and Vanzetti and includes a wide range of contemporary and modern sources to help the learner make up their own min. The aims, objectives and differentiated outcomes are:
Theme: The Dark side of the Boom
Know: Who were Sacco and Vanzetti and what were they accused of?
Understand: How fair was their trail?
Understand: Why were some Americans afraid of the new immigrants?
Evaluate: How tolerant was the USA in the 1920s?
Skills: Cause, Consequence, Source Evaluation & judgement
What Am I Looking For this lesson?
Identify / Describe – Who were Sacco & Vanzetti?
Explain – How fair was their trial and investigation ?
Analyse – begin to form a judgement on how tolerant was US society in the 1920s?
There are 6 activities built into the lesson including a snowballing starter, an OCR style source question with a pupil mark scheme, a persuasive speech literacy activity for their defence or prosecution, a Venn dig ram source analysis on contemporary reactions, an evidence review sheet on their innocence or guilt and finally an OCR 6 mark question with a mark scheme on 'why were Sacco and Vanzetti executed.'
I have been observed several times with this resource and have had this lesson graded as outstanding. I have also included a persuasive literacy mat to help students phrase their speeches.
If you like this resource then why not check out my other resources on this topic in my TES shop. You can also follow 'The History Academy' on Twitter, Google Plus, YouTube and Facebook for the latest updates or even to get in touch and chat about how you have used this resource or to ask questions. We aim to produce cheap and affordable resources for either the price of a good cup of coffee or a happy meal so that you can spend more time doing the things that you want.
Anyway, have fun and stay in touch via social media for the latest updates.
Kind Regards
Roy
These resources / unit of work looks at why the Nazi persecution of the Jews became more extreme from 1918 - 1945?
The first few chapters look at the status and position of German Jews in 1918 and then moves on to look at the Nazi rise to power and the propaganda, economic, legal, physical attacks on the Jews from 1933 - 1938. Each chapter is designed with revision and summary sections. I have also included some of my Smart Notes with aims, objectives, differentiated outcomes, starters and summary diagrams to accompany the booklet which you can adapt as you go along.
T he next section then looks at the impact of the war on the next stage of the attack on the Jews by looking at the forced segregation and isolation through ghettoes, which was followed by the work of the Einsatgruppen Battalions as the German Army advanced into the USSR.
My booklet then asks the question why did the Nazis then decide to move to a 'Final Solution' before moving onto the industrial methods and tactics used to murder the Jews through 'Destruction through work ' and 'special treatment.'
The final section or conclusions then explores some of the historical controversy surrounding how far the German people should be blamed for the persecution of the Jews.
If I have quoted from a primary or secondary source then full attribution has been given whenever possible. Please note that my resources were written for a British audience so you may want to run them through your US / local spell checker.
Some of the key questions or learning outcomes, which these resources explore are listed below:
• What impact did the FWW and Treaty of Versailles have on Germany?
• How successful was the Weimar Government at bringing economic and political stability to Germany?
• What was the status and position of German Jews in 1920?
• What impact did the Great Depression have on the support for extremist parties in Weimar Germany?
• Why did Hitler become Chancellor of Germany in 1932?
• How did Hitler consolidate his power in 1933 – 34?
• How did the status and position of Jews change from 1933 – 45?
You need to know about:
• What rights did German Jews have under the Weimar Constitution?
• Why did hatred of the Jews increase from 1919 – 1933?
• Why did the Nazis launch a propaganda attack on the Jews?
• What impact did the economic attack have on the Jews 1933 – 38?
• What impact did the legal attack have on the status and position of Jews living in Germany?
• Why did the Nazis launch a physical attack on the Jews in 1938?
• What impact did the Second World War have on the Jews in Europe?
• Why did the Nazis introduce the Final Solution in 1941?
• How did the Nazi regime use industrial methods to persecute the Jews in the Holocaust from 1933 -45?
These interactive flash cards cover all the key aspects that your students will need to revise on US Women’s Lib or Civil Rights from 1960 - 1970. Dingbats are interactive flashcards meticulously designed to help students sharpen their focus on key terms and essential facts, transforming the revision process into a vibrant and enjoyable social experience. With Dingbats, students can say goodbye to solitary study sessions. These flashcards encourage teamwork and peer assessment, significantly enhancing the engagement of the learning process. Regular use of Dingbats, combined with the effective strategies outlined in the accompanying PowerPoint, will improve memory retention and foster the crucial connections necessary for success in studying or revising the US Women’s Civil rights Movement, often referred to as Women’s Lib or Women’s Liberation.
These versatile flashcards are perfect for starting lessons; they can serve as an exciting game at the beginning or as a mini plenary to assess understanding and reinforce learning at the end. Their convenient format allows for easy integration into revision booklets or printing on cards, making them easily storable in students’ pockets or envelopes. Furthermore, students can independently utilize these cards for their revision, promoting self-directed learning.
Upon downloading this lesson, you will receive a Word document featuring Dingbats specifically tailored for revising US Women’s Lib from 1950 to 1970, as well as an informative 18-slide PowerPoint that outlines effective methods for using these resources. In Game 1, one player reads key terms while the other guesses the corresponding topic, enhancing memory recall. Game 2 introduces a greater challenge, as players must describe the topic without using any key terms, adding an exciting twist. The lesson also includes other enjoyable and competitive activities such as Pictionary and Charades. The session concludes with strategic advice for conducting a one-minute class talk and tips for creating personalized Dingbats, all supported by suggested homework tasks. Both documents are conveniently available as PDFs, making printing and sharing easy.
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These interactive flash revision cards cover all the key aspects that you will need to know about Black Civil Rights in the USA from 1950 - 1970. Dingbats are interactive flashcards meticulously crafted to help students concentrate on essential terms and facts, transforming the revision process into a social and enjoyable experience. Say goodbye to solitary studying! With Dingbats, you’ll encourage teamwork and peer assessment, making your learning journey more vibrant and engaging. Regularly using these flashcards, along with the strategies outlined in the accompanying PowerPoint, will significantly enhance your memory skills and foster the crucial connections needed for success while revising the US Black Civil Rights Movement from 1950 to 1970.
These flashcards are perfect for starter activities. They can serve as a fun game at the beginning of lessons or as a mini plenary to assess understanding and reinforce learning at the end. Their versatility allows them to be included in revision booklets or printed on cards, making them easily storable in students’ pockets or envelopes. Moreover, students can utilize them independently for effective self-directed revision.
Upon downloading this lesson, you’ll gain access to a Word document featuring Dingbats specifically tailored for revising the US Black Civil Rights Movement (1950-1970), along with an 18-slide PowerPoint detailing effective strategies for using these resources. Game 1 involves one player reading key terms while the other guesses the corresponding topic, enhancing memory recall. Game 2 introduces a greater challenge, where players must describe the topic without using any key terms, adding an exciting twist! Other engaging activities, such as Pictionary and Charades, are also included to promote active participation. The session wraps up with strategic advice for conducting a one-minute class talk and tips for creating personalized Dingbats, all supported by suggested homework tasks. Both documents are conveniently available as PDFs, making printing and sharing a breeze.
If you find this lesson engaging, consider exploring our other resources on similar topics available in our TES shop. You can also connect with The History Academy on Instagram, X, YouTube, and Facebook for the latest updates and to engage in discussions about how you’ve used this resource or to ask questions. We are committed to producing affordable resources priced comparably to a good cup of coffee, allowing you to dedicate more time to the activities you love. By purchasing our resources, you support our shared values of fairness and integrity, as all our authors receive a living wage.
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This card sort resource is designed to help students understand the arguments for and against women having the vote in 1900. Once students have cut out and sorted the statements they can they organize them into one of two graphic organizers that I have provided in the worksheet. The final task gets them to pick the top five arguments and gets them to write a speech either for or against which can then be peer assessed. You may wish to also download my persuasive literacy writing mat.
I would advise printing off the statements on A4, whilst printing off the pro and con organizer on A3.
The aims and objectives for the this lesson are:
Theme: Women's Suffrage 1900 - 1918
Know: What were the arguments for and against women having the vote in 1900?
Understand: What were the arguments for and against women having the vote?
Evaluate: Why was it difficult for women's suffrage movements to make progress in the 1900?
WILF: What and I Looking For?
Identify: Some of the arguments for and against women having the vote in 1900?
Describe: Some of the arguments for and against women having the vote in 1900?
Analyse: Why was it difficult for women's suffrage movements to make progress?
If you like this resource then why not check out my other resources on this topic in my TES shop. You can also follow 'The History Academy' on Twitter, Google Plus, YouTube and Facebook for the latest updates or even to get in touch and chat about how you have used this resource or to ask questions. We aim to produce cheap and affordable resources for either the price of a good cup of coffee or a happy meal so that you can spend more time doing the things that you want.
Anyway, have fun with excellent resource and stay in touch on social media.
Kind Regards
Roy