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I'm Head of History and have also taught Maths, English, Religious Studies. I enjoy creating my own resources and try, whenever possible, to insert a splash of humour into them; I find this makes them more memorable, fun and therefore effective.

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I'm Head of History and have also taught Maths, English, Religious Studies. I enjoy creating my own resources and try, whenever possible, to insert a splash of humour into them; I find this makes them more memorable, fun and therefore effective.
Year 7/8 CE Revision - 1485-1558
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Year 7/8 CE Revision - 1485-1558

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A comprehensive revision pack for Common Entrance. This pack will test their knowledge, understanding of sources and ability to answer short essay style questions effectively. Covers the period from Henry VII to Mary I. Three main sections: Section A: Short answers on Henry VII, Henry VIII, Edward VI and Mary I. Total of 65 marks. Section B: Short source questions to test their comprehension and understanding of sources. Total of 15 marks. Section C: Total of two short questions to answer from two different sections: a) War / Rebellion b) Government / Religion Total of 20 marks.
WW1 Fighter Pilots
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WW1 Fighter Pilots

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This History Rocks! resource looks at WW1 fighter pilots and how planes were used. A fun learning resource with key words, activities and further research. Differentiated tasks: all pupils answer the Tasks questions which will give them a basic understanding of the topic. The* Think *questions extend them more. Done with a splash of humour that your pupils will enjoy.
Signing Up - WW1
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Signing Up - WW1

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A History Rocks! resource. Done with a splash of humour, this resource looks at the reasons men signed up to fight in the First World War. There are three levels of differentiation: the first level has just the questions. Level 2 has sentence starters. Level three has sentence starters and a number of hints, ensuring that there is a level for each pupil. All pupils answer the **Understanding **questions which will give them a basic understanding of the topic. The Historical Enquiry questions extend them more and require pupils to expand and explain their thinking; the answers are subjective. There is also a Creative Work section where they can demonstrate their learning and understanding in a creative manner. There is also an exercise where pupils analyse and comment on some famous WW1 propaganda posters and rate them accordingly.
CE PPT revision quiz 1485-1558
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CE PPT revision quiz 1485-1558

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A detailed PPT quiz for Common Entrance revision. Covers the period from Henry VII to Mary I (1485-1558) Lots of questions, pictures and answers included! Makes for a great revision lesson and includes answers sheet in Word format.
James I, Charles I & Cromwell
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James I, Charles I & Cromwell

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This *History Rocks! *resource looks at James I, Charles I, Civil War and Cromwell. Using a splash of humour, pupils will enjoy learning about this turbulent time in English history. Packed full of differetiated activities, cross-curricular ideas, whole class discussion starters as well as check-up questions, pupils will love the Horrible Histories style humour and parents too!
WW1/Between wars/WW2 Revision Pack
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WW1/Between wars/WW2 Revision Pack

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A comprehensive revision pack / exam covering: WW1 The period between the wars (1919-1939) Steps to war and WW2 (up unitl Battle of Britain) Suitable for Year 6 or older. In a Word document, so feel free to edit to suit.