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.
These revision flash cards cover the key aspects that your students will need to know on McCarthyism and the Red Scare 1945 - 1953. Dingbats are interactive flashcards meticulously crafted to help students sharpen their focus on key terms and essential facts, transforming the revision process into a dynamic and enjoyable social experience. With Dingbats, students can put an end to solitary study sessions. These flashcards foster teamwork and peer assessment, making the learning journey significantly more engaging. Regular use of Dingbats, along with the effective strategies outlined in the accompanying PowerPoint, will enhance memory retention and build crucial connections necessary for success in studying or revising McCarthyism and the Red Scare (1945 – 1953).
These versatile flashcards are perfect for initiating lessons, serving as an exciting game at the start or as a mini plenary to assess comprehension and reinforce learning toward the end. Their convenience allows for easy incorporation into revision booklets or printing on cards, making them simple to store in students’ pockets or envelopes. Additionally, students can independently use these cards for their revision, promoting self-directed learning.
Upon downloading this lesson, you will gain access to a Word document featuring Dingbats specifically tailored for McCarthyism and the Red Scare (1945 - 1953), as well as an informative 18-slide PowerPoint that outlines effective methods for utilizing these resources.
In Game 1, one player reads key words while the other guesses the corresponding topic, enhancing memory recall. Game 2 adds an exciting challenge, requiring players to describe the topic without mentioning any key words. The lesson also includes other enjoyable and competitive activities such as Pictionary and Charades. The session wraps up with strategic advice on 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, facilitating easy printing and sharing.
If you find this lesson engaging, consider exploring our other resources on similar topics available in our TES shop. You can also follow The History Academy on platforms like Instagram, X, YouTube, and Facebook for the latest updates. 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 investing in our resources, you support our shared values of fairness and integrity, as all our authors receive a living wage.
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Dingbats are interactive flashcards specifically designed to help students concentrate on key terms and essential facts, turning the revision process into a lively and enjoyable social experience. With Dingbats, students can move beyond solitary study sessions and embrace collaborative learning. These flashcards encourage teamwork and peer assessment, significantly enhancing engagement in the learning process. By regularly utilizing Dingbats alongside the effective strategies outlined in the accompanying PowerPoint, students will improve memory retention and develop vital connections necessary for success in studying McCarthyism and the Red Scare (1945 – 1953).
These versatile flashcards are perfect for starting lessons, functioning as an engaging 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 simple to store in students’ pockets or envelopes. Additionally, students can use these cards independently for their revision, promoting self-directed learning.
Upon downloading this lesson, you will receive a Word document featuring Dingbats tailored specifically for McCarthyism and the Red Scare (1945 - 1953), along with an informative 18-slide PowerPoint that presents effective methods for utilizing these resources.
In Game 1, one player reads key words while the other guesses the corresponding topic, enhancing memory recall. Game 2 introduces an added challenge, as players must describe the topic without mentioning any key words, making for an exciting twist. The lesson also offers other enjoyable and competitive activities such as Pictionary and Charades. The session concludes with strategic advice on 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 for easy printing and sharing.
If you find this lesson engaging, consider exploring our other resources on similar topics available in our TES shop. You can also follow The History Academy on platforms like Instagram, X, YouTube, and Facebook for the latest updates. We strive to produce affordable resources priced comparably to a good cup of coffee, allowing you to spend more time on the activities you love. By investing in our resources, you are supporting our commitment to fairness and integrity, as all our authors receive a living wage.
Enjoy your learning journey, and stay connected through social media for continuous updates. Don’t forget to check out our YouTube channel, featuring over 600 free videos: @historyacademy.
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Roy
These bundled resources look at the challenges facing US democracy during the era of the Red Scare and McCarthyism.
When you purchase this bundle you will receive a study guide with information, sources and activities on the topic. I’ve also added three outstanding resources, two Diamond 9 activities which look at the respective roles played by both foreign and domestic issues in igniting the Red Scare, as well as my flash / dingbat revisions cards on the topic.
This resource bundle contains everything you will need to teach or study this topic with the added bonus that its provided in Microsoft Word so you can customise it further to suit your students.
Click on the resources to see a preview and full breakdown of each one.
If you like these 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.
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The bundle of outstanding resources includes everything that I have uploaded on the USA in the 1920s. They are suitable for a range of abilities from 14 to 18.
Each resources comes with it's own description of how I would use it as well as aims and objectives. If you click on the resource you can download a preview as well as read the relevant information.
By buying these resource buddle, you will be making a significant saving as some of the attached resources have already been buddled together and discounted.
If you like these resources 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.
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These revision flash cards encompass all the essential factors you need to master for the GCSE and A Level topic on the Liberal Reforms from 1906 to 1918. Dingbats are interactive flashcards specifically designed to help students concentrate on key terms and facts, transforming the revision experience into a lively and enjoyable social activity. With Dingbats, you can bid farewell to solitary studying! They promote teamwork and peer assessment, significantly enhancing engagement in the learning process. Regular use of these flashcards, combined with the strategies provided in the accompanying PowerPoint, will boost memory skills and cultivate critical connections for exam success while revising the Liberal Reforms in Britain (1906 - 1918).
These flashcards are ideal for use in starter activities, serving as an exciting game at the beginning of a lesson or as a mini plenary to assess understanding and reinforce learning. Their versatile design allows for easy incorporation into revision booklets or printing on cards, making them convenient to store in students’ pockets or envelopes. Additionally, students can utilize them independently for their own revision, encouraging self-directed study.
Upon downloading this lesson, you will receive a Word document featuring Dingbats tailored for revising the Liberal Reforms in Britain (1906 - 1918), along with an informative 18-slide PowerPoint that outlines effective methods for utilizing these resources.
In Game 1, one player reads key words while the other guesses the topic, enhancing memory recall. Game 2 presents an added challenge, where players must describe the topic without mentioning any key words, increasing the level of difficulty. The lesson also includes other fun and competitive activities, such as Pictionary and Charades. The session concludes with strategies for conducting a one-minute class talk and tips for creating your own Dingbats, all supported by suggested homework tasks. Both documents are conveniently available as PDFs for easy printing and sharing.
If you find this lesson engaging, consider exploring our other resources on similar topics available in our TES shop. You can also follow The History Academy on platforms like Instagram, X, YouTube, and Facebook for the latest updates and to engage in discussions about how you’ve utilized 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 values of fairness and integrity, as all our authors receive a living wage.
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These interactive flash revision cards have been bundled together to cover Britain 1890 - 1900 at a discounted price. They make an excellent fun starter, mini plenary or plenary for any lesson, but are aimed at KS4 and KS5. They cover the exam topics the Liberal Reforms, Votes for Women and the Home Front during the First World War.
With Dingbats, say goodbye to solitary studying! Dingbats are interactive flashcards designed to help students focus on key terms and facts, transforming revision into a social and enjoyable experience. They encourage teamwork and peer assessment, making learning more engaging. Regular use, combined with the strategies outlined in the accompanying PowerPoint, will enhance memory skills and foster essential connections for exam success.
These flashcards are perfect for starter activities, serving as a fun game at the beginning of a lesson or a mini plenary to assess understanding or reinforce learning. Their versatility allows them to be included in revision booklets or printed on cards for easy storage in students’ pockets or envelopes. Additionally, students can use them independently for their own revision.
Upon downloading this lesson, you’ll access three Word document featuring Dingbats for Votes For Women, the Liberal Reforms and the Home Front during the FWW, along with an 18-slide PowerPoint detailing how to utilize them effectively. Game 1 involves one player reading key words while the other guesses the topic, enhancing memory recall. Game 2 challenges players to describe the topic without using key words, making it more difficult. Other fun and competitive activities like Pictionary and Charades are also included. The lesson concludes with strategies for conducting a one-minute class talk and tips for creating your own Dingbats, supported by suggested homework tasks. Both documents are available as PDFs for easy printing and sharing.
Aims and Objectives of the Lesson:
Theme: Britain 1890 - 1918
Know: How to use Dingbats and flashcards for revision
Understand: Various card games that can be played
Evaluate: The effectiveness of these methods for revision
Skills: Revision techniques, competition, and collaboration
WILF – What Am I Looking For?
Describe: How to use Dingbats and flashcards for revision
Explain: Different revision techniques applicable with Dingbats
Evaluate: The most effective strategies for your learning needs
If you enjoy this lesson, consider exploring our other resources on similar topics in our TES shop. You can also follow ‘The History Academy’ on Instagram, X, YouTube, and Facebook for the latest updates or to engage in discussions about how you’ve used this resource or to ask questions. We strive to create affordable resources for the price of a good cup of coffee, allowing you more time for what you love. By purchasing our resources, you support our commitment to fair play and decency, as all our authors are compensated with a living wage.
Anyway, have fun and stay in touch via social media for the latest updates. Don’t forget to check out our YouTube Channel with over 600 free videos: @historyacademy
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This collection of engaging and interactive card sorts, along with revision activities centered on the Liberal Reforms 1906 - 1918, has been carefully bundled together provide a diverse range of exciting revision options, all offered at a discounted price.
The package includes dynamic learning flashcards known as ‘Dingbats’, along with card sorts, diamond 8 and living graph activities that explore why the Liberal Reform were introduced, how effective and successful they were at tackling poverty.
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If you are looking for some revision videos on this topic, then please do check out our dedicated YouTube Channel @historyacademy and our carefully sellected playlist on the Treaty of Versailles, 1919: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL3ZuuiQcfzAfZ0ozDa-uMIsXV5g81gSre&si=UDS5ueRe3xRJlCVQ
If you like our resources, then why not check out our other resources on similar topics in our TES shop. You can also follow ‘The History Academy’ on Instagram, X , 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 the price of a good cup of coffee so that you can spend more time doing the things that you want. All our authors are paid the living wage so when you purchase our resources you are buying into our shared values of fair play and decency.
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This collection of engaging and interactive card sorts, along with revision activities centered on the exam syllabuses for A Level British History 1815 - 1880, has been carefully bundled together provide a diverse range of exciting revision options, all offered at a discounted price.
The package includes our dynamic learning flashcards known as ‘Dingbats’ for politics 1815 - 1830, 1840 - 1880 as foreign policy 1815 - 1830 and card sorts for Public Health and our popular lesson on how to successfully analyse a source at GCSE and A Level.
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If you are looking for some revision videos on this topic, then please do check out our dedicated YouTube Channel @historyacademy and our carefully sellected playlist on the Treaty of Versailles, 1919: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL3ZuuiQcfzAfZ0ozDa-uMIsXV5g81gSre&si=UDS5ueRe3xRJlCVQ
If you like our resources, then why not check out our other resources on similar topics in our TES shop. You can also follow ‘The History Academy’ on Instagram, X , 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 the price of a good cup of coffee so that you can spend more time doing the things that you want. All our authors are paid the living wage so when you purchase our resources you are buying into our shared values of fair play and decency.
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These outstanding resources on controversial issues linked to the science curriculum have been bundled together to give to you exceptional value.
These card sorts are great for the full range of ability and are designed to help promote debate and discussion of these difficult topics. You can cut them out and put them into an envelope for students to sort or you can get them to cut, sort and stick them into their books. Failing that they can create a key or use highlighters and stick the information into their books.
Whenever possible, I have linked in videos that are suitable for classroom use that cover both sides of the debate and can be previewed alongside our resources.
Everything is supplied in Microsoft Word and can be easily customized to suit your students . For more information, please click on each resource.
These excellent resources have bundled together to give you outstanding value. The over a range of social, moral, spiritual and cultural issues that relate to a number of subjects.
If you would like to know more then please click on each resource. They are aimed at the fully range of ability. You can cut them out and put them into an envelop for students to sort or you can get them to cut, sort and stick them into their books. Failing that they can create a key or use highlighters and stick the whole sheet into their books.
I have also produced an American version of these resources called Moral Philosophy, but this bundle is smaller and the resources included have been especially adapted for US schools.
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This engaging card sort lesson on the short-term causes of the French Revolution encourages collaboration and movement, making learning dynamic and fun. Designed to spark critical thinking, it serves as a perfect starter, plenary, or end-of-unit review activity, ideal for preparing students for assessments or extended writing tasks. This resource seamlessly complements any mainstream textbook on the French Revolution, offering a valuable tool to solidify understanding and enhance learning.
This comprehensive resource provides everything you need to deliver an engaging lesson on the short-term causes of the French Revolution. Upon download, you’ll receive an editable Word document containing three heading cards (economic, social, and political) and 20 information cards for students to sort. For convenience, the resource is also available in PDF format, alongside an answer sheet and an 18-slide PowerPoint presentation designed to facilitate the lesson. The PowerPoint includes clear aims and objectives, engaging starters and plenaries, quality-assured video clips, informative slides, interactive tasks and activities, a peer assessment task, homework suggestions, and a word search focusing on key vocabulary. This complete package ensures a well-structured and impactful lesson, making teaching the French Revolution a breeze for the non specialist or specialist alike.
The lesson objectives are:
Theme: The French Revolution
Know: What events led to the outbreak of the French Revolution in 1789?
Understand: What were the short term causes of the French Revolution?
Evaluate: Which was the most important factor?
Skills: Source Analysis, Cause, Consequence & Collaboration
WILF – What Am I Looking For?
Can You Describe: The events & short term causes of the French Revolution?
Can You Explain: What roles did social, economic and political factors play?
Can You Evaluate: Which was the most important factor or trigger event?
If you like this lesson, then why not check out our other resources on similar topics in our TES shop. You can also follow ‘The History Academy’ on Instagram, X , 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 the price of a good cup of coffee so that you can spend more time doing the things that you want. All our authors are paid the living wage so when you purchase our resources you are buying into our shared values of fair play and decency.
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Teaching the long-term causes of the French Revolution, encompassing political, economic, social, and intellectual origins, can be challenging for students. This fun, engaging and carefully designed activity utilizes an interactive card sort to help students assess the relative importance of these factors, making it suitable for a wide range of abilities. The activity also includes a stretch and challenge task for more advanced learners.
This comprehensive resource provides everything you need to deliver a successful lesson: an editable Word document containing three heading cards (economic, social, and political) and 20 information cards for students to sort, a PDF version for convenience, an answer sheet, and an 18-slide PowerPoint presentation. The PowerPoint features clear aims and objectives, engaging starters and plenaries, quality-assured video clips, informative slides, interactive tasks and activities, a peer assessment task, homework suggestions, and a word search focusing on key vocabulary.
This versatile resource offers flexibility for diverse learning styles and time constraints. It can be used as a starter or plenary, completed in pairs or groups, or even assigned as homework. The cards can be cut up for individual student use or placed into envelopes for multiple classes. For time-saving convenience, the statements are labeled, allowing students to select the correct letters or use highlighters for easy identification. For a closer look at the activity and its features, please view the preview.
The aims and objectives are:
Theme: The French Revolution, 1789
Know: What were the long term causes of the French Revolution?
Understand: What roles did political, economic, social and intellectual factors play?
Evaluate: Which long term factor was the most important in causing the revolution?
WILF - What Am I Looking For?
Identify and describe: The long term causes of the French Revolution?
Explain: What roles did economic, social, political and intellectual play?
Analyse: Which long term factor was the most important in causing the revolution?
This resource is part of a larger collection of affordable and high-quality teaching materials available in our TES shop. We encourage you to follow “The History Academy” on social media for the latest updates, to share your experiences with this resource, or to ask questions. Our commitment to fair play and decency is reflected in our living wage policy for authors.
We hope you enjoy using this resource! Don’t forget to check out our YouTube channel, “The History Academy,” for over 600 free videos, including a dedicated playlist on the French Revolution.
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These dynamic card games are designed to help your students revise the French Revolution. We will be adding more to this bundle over the next few weeks so buy it now and get our future updates for free.
Topics covered are symbols of the French Revolution, long term causes, did Napoleon betray the French Revolution and our dingbat revision flash card series.
For details about each resource, please see the detail descriptions and previews.
If you like this lesson, then why not check out our other resources on similar topics in our TES shop. You can also follow ‘The History Academy’ on Instagram, X , 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 the price of a good cup of coffee so that you can spend more time doing the things that you want. All our authors are paid the living wage so when you purchase our resources you are buying into our shared values of fair play and decency.
Anyway, have fun and stay in touch via social media for the latest updates. Don’t forget to check out our YouTube Channel with over 600 free videos: @historyacademy Check out our playlist on the French Revolution: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL3ZuuiQcfzAdOpC6yJiN4DcsqfUbT3PvK&si=Bs-qlUBmEKI9XPFZ
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This bundle represents excellent value for money as you will make a 56% saving on some outstanding, tried and test resources on the Tudors.
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Henry II’s Personality
The Murder of Thomas Becket, 1170
How evil was King John?
Magna Carta, 1215
Medieval Origins of Parliament
The Black Death,1346 - 1353
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Wars of the Roses
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Please click on the detailed preview for each resource. We plan to add more resources to this bundle on the conquests of Scotland and Wales, so if you buy it now, you will get them for free when increase the price of this bundle.
We aim to produce cheap and affordable resources for the price of a good cup of coffee so that you can spend more time doing the things that you want. All our authors are paid the living wage so when you purchase our resources you are buying into our shared values of fair play and decency. Anyway, have fun and stay in touch via social media for the latest updates. Don’t forget to check out our YouTube Channel with over 600 free videos: @historyacademy
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