This fun and interactive lesson on Tudor women is designed to get your students collaborating and moving around the room. It has been especially commissioned by the History Academy to help address a neglected part of our history which has been often overlooked or hidden. The market activity delves into the diverse roles fulfilled by Tudor queens, mistresses, upper-class figures such as Bess of Hardwick Hall, common women in rural and urban settings, and the significant contributions of Tudor women within the church, preserving the religious traditions of their families. Once the market place activity has been completed, we have provided a series of tasks to help students scaffold an extended answer on whether Tudor women spend the majority of their time caring for their families. When you purchase this lesson you will be able to download a 37 slide PowerPoint that includes aims, objectives, differentiated outcomes, information slides, historical sources, starters, plenaries, writing frames, templates, missing word activities, graphic organisers, heads and tails, word search, as well as a variety of tasks and activities to suit different abilities. Please see the detailed preview for more information. This lesson has also been uploaded as a PDF. The aims and objectives of this lesson are: Theme: Tudor Society Know: What roles did women play in Tudor society? Understand: What freedom and rights did women have? Evaluate: Compare and contrast the roles of women in different classes? Skills: Source Analysis, Change, Continuity & Collaboration WILF – What Am I Looking For? Can You Describe: What roles did women play in Tudor society? Can You Explain: What freedoms and rights did Tudor women have? Can You Evaluate: How fairly were Tudor women treated by society? If you like this resource, 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 Kind Regards Roy

Step back in time with this fun and interactive card sort lesson, specially designed by the History Academy to help commemorate the 80th anniversary of the historic D-Day landings on June 6th, 1944. Embark on a journey through history as the lesson kicks off with a overview of the events leading up to D-Day.Then dive deeper into the intricacies of this pivotal moment in World War II through a dynamic card sort activity, where students can delve into one of eight key factors that played a crucial role in the success of D-Day. Explore topics such as surprise, deception, supplies, air superiority, the French Resistance, planning, organization, motivations, and training. Once the investigative phase is complete, choose from a range of consolidation exercises to solidify learning, including extended writing tasks, continuum activities, or a heads and tails challenge. The card sort is designed to work alongside any main stream textbook or if you prefer you can use the information slides that we have provided so that the class can feedback, review and mark their answers. Once the review is completed, immerse your students in the significance of D-Day and empower them to discover the critical elements that shaped this historic event through a blend of informative content and engaging activities, including a thinking skills review triangle and a fully supported extended writing task. When you purchase this lesson, you will be able to download a 35 slide PowerPoint with aims, objectives, differentiated outcomes, information slides, historical sources, video links, templates, writing frames and a wide variety of tasks and activities aimed at different abilities. Please see the detailed preview. The aims and objectives of this lesson are: Theme: The Second World War Know: What happened on D-Day? Understand: How the Allied military planners outwitted the Germans on D-Day? Evaluate: Why was D – Day successful? Skills: Source Analysis, Cause, Consequence & Collaboration WILF – What Am I Looking For? Can You Describe: What happened on D – Day? Can You Explain: How the military planners outwitted the Germans on D - Day? Can You Evaluate: Why the German defenders were defeated on D-Day? If you like this resource, 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 Kind Regards Roy

Embark on an engaging and interactive learning journey through the historical development of policing and the criminal justice system in Britain from its Medieval origins with this dynamic lesson. Tailored to cater to learners of all abilities, this lesson offers a range of extension activities and differentiated tasks to provide both depth and challenge. Whether as part of a programme of study on Medieval society and Henry II or as a standalone lesson in citizenship or law, this resource is designed to develop students thinking skills and deepen their understanding of the evolution of law and order in Britain. When you purchase this lesson you will be able to download a 40 slide PowerPoint Presentation, a 6 page worksheet as well as copies of both saved as PDF files. The PowerPoint contains aims, objectives, differentiated outcomes, starters, plenaries, information slides, links to video clips, historical sources, templates, writing frames, word searches, heads and tails, missing word and extended writing tasks and activities. We have thrown the book at this important topic to make sure that there is something for everyone in a format that you can easily customise for your students. Please see the detailed preview for more information. The aims and objectives of this lesson are: Theme: Medieval Society Know: How crimes were detected and criminals punished in Medieval times? Understand: Why trial by jury was fairer than trial by ordeal? Evaluate: Why Medieval justice was harsh? Skills: Source Analysis, Cause, Consequence, Citizenship WILF – What Am I Looking For? Can You Describe: How crimes were detected and criminals punished in Medieval times? Can You Explain: Why Henry II reformed the judicial system? Can You Evaluate: Why Medieval punishments were harsh on criminals? If you like this resource, then why not check out our other resources on similar topics in our TES shop, such as life in a Medieval town. 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 Kind Regards Roy

Dive into the social, political, economic, and religious factors that caused the Peasants’ Revolt through this fun and interactive lesson that is designed to get your students collaborating and developing their critical thinking skills. After reviewing the slides and the accompanying worksheet, students participate in a hands-on card sorting activity that allows them to categorise causes chronologically or by long-term, short-term, political, economic, social, or religious influences behind the Peasants’ Revolt. This versatile lesson is suitable for all learners, offering extension activities for those seeking a challenge and differentiated tasks to support diverse learning styles. Whether integrated into a Medieval society curriculum or used as a standalone lesson, this resource provides a comprehensive exploration of the complexities surrounding this pivotal moment in history. When you purchase this version of this lesson you will be able to download a 30 slide PowerPoint Presentation, a 3 page worksheet and a sine page card sort. If you already have a textbook and Powerpoint on this topic, then you can purchase the card sort separately: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-11362060 The Powerpoint contains aims, objectives, differentiated outcomes, starters, plenaries, information slides, historical sources, thinking skills activities, built around the card sort, writing frames, templates, word searches and heads and tailed activities. The worksheet mirrors the information, historical sources and activities in the PowerPoint. Meanwhile the card sort contains 10 highlighly versatile cards that have been designed to be sorted either chronologically, by short and long term causes or social, political, economic and religious factors. Please see the detailed preview for more information. The aims and objectives of this lesson are: Theme: Medieval Society Know: Why did the peasants revolt in 1381? Understand: What roles did religious, social, economic and political factors play? Evaluate: What was the most important cause of the Peasants’ Revolt in 1381? Skills: Source Analysis, Cause, Consequence & Collaboration WILF – What Am I Looking For? Can You Describe: Why the peasants revolted in 1381? Can You Explain: What roles did religious, social, political and money factors play? Can You Evaluate: What was the most important cause of the Peasants’ Revolt in 1381?

Enhance your students learning experience with this fun and interactive exploration into the historical evolution of policing and the criminal justice system in Britain, starting from its Medieval roots. This dynamic lesson is specifically crafted to engage learners of all levels by offering a variety of extension activities and differentiated tasks that encourage depth and critical thinking. Whether integrated into a broader unit on Medieval society and Henry II or utilized as a standalone lesson in citizenship or law studies, this resource is meticulously designed to enhance students’ cognitive abilities and enrich their comprehension of the progression of law and order in Britain. When you purchase this lesson you will be able to download a 41 slide PowerPoint Presentation, a 6 page worksheet as well as copies of both saved as PDF files. The PowerPoint contains aims, objectives, differentiated outcomes, starters, plenaries, information slides, links to video clips, historical sources, templates, writing frames, word searches, heads and tails, missing word and extended writing tasks and activities. We have thrown the book at this important topic to make sure that there is something for everyone in a format that you can easily customise for your students. Please see the detailed preview for more information. The aims and objectives of this lesson are: Theme: Medieval Society Know: How crimes were detected and criminals punished in Medieval times? Understand: Why trial by jury was fairer than trial by ordeal? Evaluate: Why Medieval justice was harsh? Skills: Source Analysis, Cause, Consequence, Citizenship WILF – What Am I Looking For? Can You Describe: How crimes were detected and criminals punished in Medieval times? Can You Explain: Why Henry II reformed the judicial system? Can You Evaluate: Why Medieval punishments were harsh on criminals? If you like this resource, then why not check out our other resources on similar topics in our TES shop, such as life in a Medieval town. 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 Kind Regards Roy

Embark on an engaging and interactive journey into Medieval law and order with this captivating marketplace lesson. Explore the origins of our modern criminal justice system while unraveling the reasons why people were afraid of breaking the law. This versatile lesson caters to learners of all levels, offering extension activities for advanced students and differentiated tasks to provide both challenge and support. Whether integrated into a Medieval society curriculum or used as a standalone lesson for citizenship or law studies, this resource promises an enriching educational experience for all. It is designed to get your students out of their places, moving around, collaborating and sharing. When you purchase this lesson, you will be able to download a 34 side PowerPoint Presentation, that has also been uploaded as a PDF should you want to upload it to your schools virtual learning environment. The PowerPoint contains aims, objectives, differentiated outcomes, starters, plenaries, information slides, historical sources, writing frames and templates to help your students make appropriate notes. We have also included a heads and tails activitiy for foundation students and a Venn diagram activtity with appropriate video clip for your more able students. Please see the detailed preview for more information. The aims and objectives of this lesson are: Theme: Medieval Society Know: How were crimes investigated and punished? Understand: Why trial by jury was fairer than trial by ordeal? Analyse: Why were Medieval people afraid of breaking the law? Skills: Source Analysis, Cause, Consequence, Citizenship WILF – What Am I Looking For? Can You Describe: How were criminals caught, investigated and punished? Can You Explain: Why trial by jury was fairer than trial by ordeal? Can You Evaluate: Why Medieval people were afraid of breaking the law? If you like this resource, then why not check out our other resources on similar topics in our TES shop, such as life in a Medieval town. 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 Kind Regards Roy

Dive into history with this engaging and interactive Diamond 9 activity! Designed to enhance your students’ critical thinking skills, this activity focuses on exploring the social, political, economic, and religious causes behind the Peasants’ Revolt in 1381. Uncover the pivotal moments that led to the collapse of the feudal system in England and the emergence of the concept of the freeborn Englishman. Spark insightful discussions and deepen historical understanding with this thought-provoking educational tool. This Diamond 9 activity will work alongside any mainstream text book or powerpoint on this topic. Students can sort the cards into their short and long term causes as well as the social, political, economic and religious causes of the Peasants Revolt. This lesson is aimed at middle and higher ability students, if you When you purchase this lesson, you will be able to download a single page word document, which contains 10 cards to be sorted, along with their instructions. You will also be able to download an accompanying PowerPoint, that has been designed to facilitate the card sorts and help consolidate the learning through an extended answer on what were the main causes of the Peasants Revolt in 1381. It also contains a word search, starters, plenaries, heads and tails task and writing frames and tempates. If you need a worksheet and more detailed information slides because you haven’t got a text book, them you can purchase the premium version of this lesson, which contains everything for an extra £1 from this link: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/-13068619 The aims and objectives of this lesson are: Theme: Medieval Society Know: Why did the peasants revolt in 1381? Understand: What roles did religious, social, economic and political factors play? Evaluate: What was the most important cause of the Peasants’ Revolt in 1381? Skills: Source Analysis, Cause, Consequence & Collaboration WILF – What Am I Looking For? Can You Describe: Why the peasants revolted in 1381? Can You Explain: What roles did religious, social, political and money factors play? Can You Evaluate: What was the most important cause of the Peasants’ Revolt in 1381? If you like this resource, then why not check out our other resources on similar topics in our TES shop, such as life in a Medieval town. 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 Kind Regards Roy

Dive into an immersive journey through Medieval law and order with this dynamic gather and share lesson. Investigate the roots of our contemporary criminal justice system while uncovering the motivations behind the fear of breaking the law in Medieval times. This adaptable lesson is suitable for students of all ability levels, offering enriching extension activities for advanced learners and tailored tasks to support and challenge every student. Whether integrated into a Medieval society curriculum or utilized independently for citizenship or law studies, this resource guarantees a rewarding educational experience for all. Designed to promote active engagement, collaboration, and movement, this lesson encourages students to step out of their seats, interact, and share insights When you purchase this lesson, you will be able to download a 34 side PowerPoint Presentation, that has also been uploaded as a PDF should you want to upload it to your schools virtual learning environment. The PowerPoint contains aims, objectives, differentiated outcomes, starters, plenaries, information slides, historical sources, writing frames and templates to help your students make appropriate notes. We have also included a heads and tails activitiy for foundation students and a Venn diagram activtity with appropriate video clip for your more able students. Please see the detailed preview for more information. The aims and objectives of this lesson are: Theme: Medieval Society Know: How were crimes investigated and punished? Understand: Why trial by jury was fairer than trial by ordeal? Analyse: Why were Medieval people afraid of breaking the law? Skills: Source Analysis, Cause, Consequence, Citizenship WILF – What Am I Looking For? Can You Describe: How were criminals caught, investigated and punished? Can You Explain: Why trial by jury was fairer than trial by ordeal? Can You Evaluate: Why Medieval people were afraid of breaking the law? If you like this resource, then why not check out our other resources on similar topics in our TES shop, such as life in a Medieval town. 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 Kind Regards Roy

Dive into history with this engaging and interactive Diamond 9 activity! Designed to enhance your students’ critical thinking skills, this activity focuses on exploring the social, political, economic, and religious causes behind the Peasants’ Revolt in 1381. Uncover the pivotal moments that led to the collapse of the feudal system in England and the emergence of the concept of the freeborn Englishman. Spark insightful discussions and deepen historical understanding with this thought-provoking educational tool. This Diamond 9 activity will work alongside any mainstream text book or powerpoint on this topic. Students can sort the cards into their short and long term causes as well as the social, political, economic and religious causes of the Peasants Revolt. This lesson is aimed at middle and higher ability students, if you When you purchase this lesson, you will be able to download a single page word document, which contains 10 cards to be sorted, along with their instructions. You will also be able to download an accompanying PowerPoint, that has been designed to facilitate the card sorts and help consolidate the learning through an extended answer on what were the main causes of the Peasants Revolt in 1381. It also contains a word search, starters, plenaries, heads and tails task and writing frames and tempates. If you need a worksheet and more detailed information slides because you haven’t got a text book, them you can purchase the premium version of this lesson, which contains everything for an extra £1 from this link: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/-13068619 The aims and objectives of this lesson are: Theme: Medieval Society Know: Why did the peasants revolt in 1381? Understand: What roles did religious, social, economic and political factors play? Evaluate: What was the most important cause of the Peasants’ Revolt in 1381? Skills: Source Analysis, Cause, Consequence & Collaboration WILF – What Am I Looking For? Can You Describe: Why the peasants revolted in 1381? Can You Explain: What roles did religious, social, political and money factors play? Can You Evaluate: What was the most important cause of the Peasants’ Revolt in 1381? If you like this resource, then why not check out our other resources on similar topics in our TES shop, such as life in a Medieval town. 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 Kind Regards Roy

This outstanding resource gets students to analyse a series of carefully selected historical sources on describing how King John ruled England from 1199 to 1216. The lesson begins by setting the scene and the terms of the historical debate on whether he was ‘evil’ or simply presented in that way by the chroniclers​ because he fell out with the Church. Students can then use the outcome from their investigation to cast their vote on the plenary consolidation continuum or follow up with some questions. We have also added in support for an assessment question on 'How useful is Source M to a historian trying to assess how evil King John was 1199 - 1216, using the CCCJ Model. Please see the detailed preview. At each stage, students are supported with templates which can used to model how to infer with the class or write a CCCJ model answer using NOP. When you purchase this lesson, you will be able to download a three page worksheet which contains the historian sources and questions, as well as a 36 slide PowerPoint. Both have also been uploaded as PDFs. The PowerPoint contains aims, objectives, differentiated outcomes, starters, plenaries, video links, historical sources, information slides, templates, a word search, optional homeworksm continuum and questions. Basically, everything that you will need. The aims and objectives of this source lesson are: Theme: Was King John a bad King? Know: Who was King John and how did he govern? Understand: How has King John been represented by people in the past? Evaluate: Sources for their usefulness using the CCCJ Skills: Source Analysis, Cause, Consequence & Collaboration WILF – What Am I Looking For? Can You Describe: Who was King John and how did he govern? Can You Explain: How has King John been represented by people in the past? Can You Evaluate: Sources for their reliability and trustworthiness using CCCJ? If you like this resource, then why not check out our other resources on similar topics in our TES shop, such as life in a Medieval town. 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 Kind Regards Roy

Delve into the reign of King John 1199 - 1216 and explore his personality, character and his ability to govern through these carefully selected historical sources. The twin purpose of this lesson is to develop students ability to infer and evaluate historical sources for their usefulness as well as set the scene for Magna Carta in 1215. The lesson begins by setting the scene and the terms of the historical debate on whether he was ‘evil’ or simply presented in that way by the chroniclers​ because he fell out with the Church. Students can then use the outcome from their investigation to cast their vote on the plenary continuum on his ability to govern or follow up with some consolidation questions. We have also added in support for an assessment question on ‘which source do you think is the most reliable to an historian on the reign of King John,’ using the CCCJ Model. Please see the detailed preview. At each stage, students are supported with templates which can used to model how to infer with the class and write a CCCJ model answer using NOP. When you purchase this lesson, you will be able to download a three page worksheet which contains the historian sources and questions, as well as a 36 slide PowerPoint. Both have also been uploaded as PDFs. The PowerPoint contains aims, objectives, differentiated outcomes, starters, plenaries, video links, historical sources, information slides, templates, a word search, optional homeworksm continuum and questions. Basically, everything that you will need. The aims and objectives of this source lesson are: Theme: Was King John a bad King? Know: Who was King John and how did he govern? Understand: How has King John been represented by people in the past? Evaluate: Sources for their reliability using the CCCJ Skills: Source Analysis, Cause, Consequence & Collaboration WILF – What Am I Looking For? Can You Describe: Who was King John and how did he govern? Can You Explain: How has King John been represented by people in the past? Can You Evaluate: Sources for their reliability and trustworthiness using CCCJ? If you like this resource, then why not check out our other resources on similar topics in our TES shop, such as life in a Medieval town. 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 Kind Regards Roy

These literacy cards or writing frames are designed to be cut out or used as worksheet to help students write an argument four and against a topic. They are designed to be cut out and kept in envelops or if you prefer they can be printed off as a worksheet. Each card contains a sentence starter appropriate for arguing a case in an extended piece of writing. When you download this resource, you will be able access a a fully editable 7 page Word document with sentence starters to help students argue a case ‘for’ or ‘against’ in a piece of extended writing. The resource is designed to take them through the various stages of constructing an argument from the introduction to the conclusion. For your convenience, I have also uploaded this file as a PDF. If you like this resource then why not check out our other resources on other areas of writing from recount, explain, discuss, debate, persuade, speculate and many more. 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 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 Kind Regards Roy

Are you looking to enhance your students’ literacy skills while providing them with a structured framework for their writing? Look no further than this comprehensive literacy mat, designed specifically for the needs of humanities classrooms. This resource is intended to be printed back to back in A3 or A4 colour, then laminated for durability, making it a practical and long-lasting tool for guiding students through their writing assignments. Key features of this literacy mat include: Sentence Starters and Connectives: Equipping students with the necessary tools to craft well-structured and coherent sentences. Guidance on Spelling and Punctuation: Ensuring students pay attention to the finer details of their writing, fostering accuracy and precision. Structuring Paragraphs using PEE and PEEL: Providing a clear and effective method for organizing paragraphs, incorporating Point, Examples, Explain, and Link. Differentiating Between Commonly Confused Words: Addressing common pitfalls such as “then,” “their,” and “they’re” for improved language accuracy. This is a must have resource for any humanities teacher. Whether stuck to your students desks or given out, it will help your students structure their work and avoid common mistakes. When you purchase this resource, you will be able to download a fully editable two page Word Document, that is designed to be printed off back to back, in colour. For your convenience, we have also uploaded a PDF version. If you like this resource then why not check out our other resources on similar topics in our 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 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 Kind Regards Roy

This great lesson is designed to help students understand how the Homesteaders overcame the problems they faced on the Great Plains such as water supply, natural hazards, extreme weather, protecting crops, bankruptcy, insects and Native Americans. This lesson includes a 26 slide PowerPoint with six core activities including starter, review summary tasks on the problems, thinking skills review activities, card sort and an exam question. I have also included fourteen illustrated information slides to be used either before or after the card sort activity explaining both the problems facing the Homesteaders and the solutions that they came up with. In addition, the PowerPoint contains aims, objectives, differentiated outcomes, information slides, pictures, diagrams and templates for summarizing learning. The two page word document contains 14 problems with the solutions that the Homesteaders came up with mixed up. Students cut out the cards and match the problems and solutions under the two headings. Once they have peer reviewed or checked them during a class feedback session, students can then stick them into their books. Alternatively, you could create a class set that are kept in envelops and quickly matched and then put back as a quick starter or plenary. For more information please see the sample preview. The aims and objectives for this activity are: Theme: How successful were the Homesteaders at settling on the Great Plains? Know: What problems did they have to overcome? Understand: How did the Homesteaders survive and build successful farms on the Great Plains? Evaluate: What impact did these solutions have on the Homesteaders, the environment and the Native Americans? Skills: Cause, Consequence, Change, Continuity and Source Evaluation. WILF – What Am I Looking For? Identify and describe: What problems did the Homesteaders have to overcome in order to survive? Explain: Did they try and solve these problems? Analyze: begin to make an overall judgment on how successful the Homesteaders were at settling on the Great Plains and at what cost? This is a great lesson which, which your students will enjoy. Please check out some of my other resources on the American West or follow the History Academy on You Tube, Facebook or Twitter. Kind Regards Roy

This great lesson has been field tested many times over the past 20 years. This version is an upgrade of the original lesson that I posted many years ago on school history. It looks at the causes of the Protestant Reformation and the ideas of Martin Luther. It is designed to suit the full range of abilities that you would find in a main stream secondary school. The PowerPoint includes 5 activities. The first activity is a snowballing starter using all the key words in the lesson. The second activity gets students to annotate / label a medieval painting of purgatory. This will hopefully lead to a class discussion on ideas about Heaven and Hell. The third activity is to update and correct their labelling with purple pen. There then follows a series of slides and links to video clips explaining medieval ideas on relics, indulgences (Pardons) and Martin Luther’s role in challenging them. This is all done simply at a level that main stream students can understand. The fourth activity, gets students to design their own Wittenberg Poster using Martin Luther’s ideas. This can be completed and aged for homework using tea bags or coffee and makes an excellent classroom display. 1000s of my students have completed this task and loved it! The final activity, which might take a second lesson, gets students to compare and contrast the similarities and differences between a Catholic and a Protestant Church. All the templates are included at the end of the PowerPoint. The aims and objectives for this outstanding lesson are: Theme: Why did Britain ‘break’ with Rome? Know: Who was Martin Luther and why did he disagree with the Pope? Understand: What are the differences between a Protestant & Catholic? Evaluate: Why was there religious conflict in the 16th Century? Skills: Cause, Consequence, Change & Continuity. WILF - What Am I Looking For? Identify and describe: the differences between a Protestant and a Catholic Church? Explain: Why martin Luther protested against the Catholic Church? Analyse: Why was there Religious Conflict in the 16th Century? f you like this resource then why not check out our other resources on similar topics in our 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 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 Kind Regards Roy

This great resource has been tried and tested over 25 years and looks at the causes and results of the Protestant Reformation. However, before you look away, this resource is designed to suit the full range of learning abilities that you would find in a main stream school. Some of you may even recognise parts of this resource from an older version, which I have now updated, from school history, that was downloaded over 400,000 times. This is a must have resource! The PowerPoint includes 5 activities. The first activity is a snowballing starter using all the key words in the lesson. The second activity gets students to annotate / label a medieval painting of purgatory. This will hopefully lead to a class discussion on ideas about Heaven and Hell. The third activity is to update and correct their labelling with purple pen. There then follows a series of slides and links to video clips explaining medieval ideas on relics, indulgences (Pardons) and Martin Luther’s role in challenging them. This is all done simply at a level that main stream students can understand. The fourth activity, gets students to design their own Wittenberg Poster using Martin Luther’s ideas. This can be completed and aged for homework using tea bags or coffee and makes an excellent classroom display. 1000s of my students have completed this task and loved it! The final activity, which might take a second lesson, gets students to compare and contrast the similarities and differences between a Catholic and a Protestant Church. All the templates are included at the end of the PowerPoint. The aims and objectives for this outstanding lesson are: Theme: Why did Britain ‘break’ with Rome? Know: Who was Martin Luther and why did he disagree with the Pope? Understand: What are the differences between a Protestant & Catholic? Evaluate: Why was there religious conflict in the 16th Century? Skills: Cause, Consequence, Change & Continuity. WILF - What Am I Looking For? Identify and describe: the differences between a Protestant and a Catholic Church? Explain: Why martin Luther protested against the Catholic Church? Analyse: Why was there Religious Conflict in the 16th Century? Anyway, have fun completing this lesson with your students. Its simple, fun and easy to edit to suit your own students. If you like this resource you will absolute love my lesson on the Martyrs - history with the best bits left in! Kind Regards Roy