This FREE *History Rocks! *resource looks at attacking and defending a castle. Suitable for KS2 or as a KS3 introduction to the topic. 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. Please check out my shop for other History Rocks! resources as well as lots more!

A resource that can be used either as a revision test or exam. Covers the Anglo-Saxons and Vikings. Suitable for Year 4. In Word format so you can edit it if required. Answers included.

This History Rocks! resource looks at the Magna Carta. Suitable for the unit ‘Significant turning points in British History’ or KS3 CE. A comprehensive learning resource with lots of activities. Key questions and dates; check up questions, trickier questions, class and group activities. Cross-curricular ideas, further information for study, books, apps and trips. So much to explore! Done with a splash of humour that your pupils will enjoy.

This History Rocks! resource looks at Mary, Queen of Scots. 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.

This History Rocks! resource looks at the Spanish Armada. A comprehensive learning resource with lots of activities. Key questions and dates; check up questions, trickier questions, class and group activities. Cross-curricular ideas, further information for study, books, apps and trips. So much to explore! Done with a splash of humour that your pupils will enjoy.

A revision Power Point Quiz on the Anglo-Saxons and Vikings. Suitable for Year 4 or 5. Lots of visual images and the answers are at the end of each section. Best used in mixed-ability pairs or small groups: I get the pupil who struggles to remember facts to be the scribe, so they hear lots of correct answers from their group.

This History Rocks! resource looks at the start of The English Civil War 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.

This is the answer sheet for the Year 4 Anglo-Saxons and Vikings test

This History Rocks! resource looks at Charles I. 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.

This History Rocks! resource looks at The Battle of Naseby. 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.

An information sheet with text and pictures that explain the different causes of WW1. There are three differentiated levels of questions for pupils to complete. Each set of questions has three sections: TIME TO THINK: answering these questions give pupils a basic understanding of the topic. HISTORICAL ENQUIRY: this requires them to think a bit more and give their own opinion. CREATIVE WORK: a creative piece to complete. The first level of questions are just the questions, for top pupils. The second level have sentence starters to help get them started. The third level has sentence starters and a few hints.

A sample set of Common Entrance source questions on Henry VII and Henry VIII. One set is in the style of the ISEB exam paper with one question only, for exam practice. The other allows pupils to develop their source skills, with a number of questions that allow pupils to develop and work on their: comprehension of sources interpretation of sources cross-corroboration of sources understanding of provenance ability to assess a statement This set of resources are free. The full set contain 30 topics covering the period 1485-1750. Each topic has two papers: one a single ISEB question, the other with a number of questions to develop pupils’ skills.

This History Rocks! resource looks at Marston Moor. 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.

This *History Rocks! *resource looks at why the Spanish Armada was sent. 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.

This History Rocks! resource looks at ‘The shot that sparked a war’, as Gavrilo Princip assassinates Archduke Franz Ferdinand. A fun differentiated learning resource with key words, activities and further research. 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. Also included is a newspaper template to report on the event as well as a guideline that will help give ideas on what to put on the front page. Done with a splash of humour that your pupils will enjoy. Please check out my shop for other History Rocks! resources as well as lots more!

Free! A PPT Quiz on Sutton Hoo and Beowulf that can be used in a virtual classroom (Zoom etc) for online learning or in the classroom. A series of questions on Sutton Hoo and Beowulf for KS2. All answers included at the end of each round of slides.

This History Rocks! resource looks at Victorian mine workers. A fun learning resource with key words, activities and further research. A variety of different sources for pupils to read and look at to help them understand why children worked and what conditions were like. Differentiated tasks: all pupils answer the Activity questions which will give them a basic understanding of the topic. The* Think *question extend them more and there are extension activities too. Done with a splash of humour that your pupils will enjoy.

A revision booklet for Anglo-Saxons and Vikings. This style of booklet is great for revision, mixing key facts, points and information with little drawings and things for pupils to add to personalise it. Suitable for Year 4, but can be adapted. Instructions: Print out both sheets Photocopy them back to back to a double sided sheet. Booklet will then fold in and back on itself to create an 8 page revision booklet!

Constructing a CE essay or working out how to tackle a CE source can be very daunting and challenging to pupils. Here is a collection of tips, hints, plans and checklists to help pupils navigate the murky waters of CE HIstory. In time, and using these resources, writing a structured, balanced and well argued source and essay will be second nature to them.

This History Rocks! resource looks at Victorian child workers. A fun learning resource with key words, activities and further research. A variety of different sources for pupils to read and look at to help them understand why children worked and what conditions were like. Differentiated tasks: all pupils answer the Activity questions which will give them a basic understanding of the topic. The* Think *question extend them more and there are extension activities too. Done with a splash of humour that your pupils will enjoy.