The capture of USS Chesapeake, also known as the Battle of Boston Harbor, was fought on 1 June 1813, between the Royal Navy frigate HMS Shannon and the United States Navy frigate USS Chesapeake, as part of the War of 1812 between the United States and the United Kingdom. In this lesson, students will… Study the context of the topic Sort a timeline of the events into the correct order. Watch a video and answer questions on the content. Study real (and some fictional) quotes from the people involved and discuss what they reveal about the past. Categorise factors that led to, or shaped, the past. Prioritize those factors during group work. Agree on a grading matrix for answering a written question. Read an example answer and look for what went well and even better if. Try writing your own answer to the topic question. This is a lesson in a large series of American History lessons created by Wolsey Academy. Each lesson has been taught to high-school students successfully for a number of years. Wolsey Academy, a non-profit resource provider, directs all profits to various charities, including refugee support, youth sports, educational programs, and carbon capture, achieving a carbon-negative status. Explore our site for resources and free history role-playing games loved by students. Thank you for your dedication to teaching and for supporting our mission. #BetterTeachingBetterPlanet We hope it helps.

Discover the remarkable achievements and complex culture of the Mound Builder civilization(s) with this full resourced lesson, featuring interactive resources, group activities and a focus on writing and analysis skills. In this lesson, students will… Study the context of the topic Sort a timeline of the events into the correct order. Watch a video and answer questions on the content. Study real (and some fictional) quotes from the people involved and discuss what they reveal about the past. Categorise factors that led to, or shaped, the past. Prioritize those factors during group work. Agree on a grading matrix for answering a written question. Read an example answer and look for what went well and even better if. Try writing your own answer to the topic question. This is a lesson in a large series of American History lessons created by Wolsey Academy. Each lesson has been taught to high-school students successfully for a number of years. Wolsey Academy, a non-profit resource provider, directs all profits to various charities, including refugee support, youth sports, educational programs, and carbon capture, achieving a carbon-negative status. Explore our site for resources and free history role-playing games loved by students. Thank you for your dedication to teaching and for supporting our mission. #BetterTeachingBetterPlanet We hope it helps.

Canada in the Great Depression From a comprehensive set of 11-lesson series, which explores Canada’s strategic approach to the Great Depression. Understand the socioeconomic context of the era, delve into the government’s policy responses, and investigate the profound implications and lasting effects. Engage with historical debates and learn how this critical period shaped Canada’s modern identity. These lessons serve as an invaluable resource for students seeking to gain a nuanced understanding of this pivotal chapter in Canadian history. Each lesson is fully resourced, includes all the information needed and comes with numerous activities, thought questions and opportunities for group work. Lessons in the series include: What caused the depression in Canada? Consequences of the Great Depression in Canada Canadian Federal Government Responses King, Bennett, King – Approaches Mid-Unit Review and Recap 1935 Election and Bennett’s plan Alternative responses to the Depression MacKenzie King’s Government Impact of the Second World War Growth of the Federal Government Unit Summary, recap and revision – Flash Cards and Essay Guidance Wolsey Academy, a non-profit resource provider, directs all profits to various charities, including refugee support, youth sports, educational programs, and carbon capture, achieving a carbon-negative status. Explore our site for resources and free history role-playing games loved by students. Thank you for your dedication to teaching and for supporting our mission. #BetterTeachingBetterPlanet We hope it helps.

Canada in the Great Depression From a comprehensive set of 11-lesson series, which explores Canada’s strategic approach to the Great Depression. Understand the socioeconomic context of the era, delve into the government’s policy responses, and investigate the profound implications and lasting effects. Engage with historical debates and learn how this critical period shaped Canada’s modern identity. These lessons serve as an invaluable resource for students seeking to gain a nuanced understanding of this pivotal chapter in Canadian history. Each lesson is fully resourced, includes all the information needed and comes with numerous activities, thought questions and opportunities for group work. Lessons in the series include: What caused the depression in Canada? Consequences of the Great Depression in Canada Canadian Federal Government Responses King, Bennett, King – Approaches Mid-Unit Review and Recap 1935 Election and Bennett’s plan Alternative responses to the Depression MacKenzie King’s Government Impact of the Second World War Growth of the Federal Government Unit Summary, recap and revision – Flash Cards and Essay Guidance Wolsey Academy, a non-profit resource provider, directs all profits to various charities, including refugee support, youth sports, educational programs, and carbon capture, achieving a carbon-negative status. Explore our site for resources and free history role-playing games loved by students. Thank you for your dedication to teaching and for supporting our mission. #BetterTeachingBetterPlanet We hope it helps.

Canada in the Great Depression From a comprehensive set of 11-lesson series, which explores Canada’s strategic approach to the Great Depression. Understand the socioeconomic context of the era, delve into the government’s policy responses, and investigate the profound implications and lasting effects. Engage with historical debates and learn how this critical period shaped Canada’s modern identity. These lessons serve as an invaluable resource for students seeking to gain a nuanced understanding of this pivotal chapter in Canadian history. Each lesson is fully resourced, includes all the information needed and comes with numerous activities, thought questions and opportunities for group work. Lessons in the series include: What caused the depression in Canada? Consequences of the Great Depression in Canada Canadian Federal Government Responses King, Bennett, King – Approaches Mid-Unit Review and Recap 1935 Election and Bennett’s plan Alternative responses to the Depression MacKenzie King’s Government Impact of the Second World War Growth of the Federal Government Unit Summary, recap and revision – Flash Cards and Essay Guidance Wolsey Academy, a non-profit resource provider, directs all profits to various charities, including refugee support, youth sports, educational programs, and carbon capture, achieving a carbon-negative status. Explore our site for resources and free history role-playing games loved by students. Thank you for your dedication to teaching and for supporting our mission. #BetterTeachingBetterPlanet We hope it helps.

Canada in the Great Depression From a comprehensive set of 11-lesson series, which explores Canada’s strategic approach to the Great Depression. Understand the socioeconomic context of the era, delve into the government’s policy responses, and investigate the profound implications and lasting effects. Engage with historical debates and learn how this critical period shaped Canada’s modern identity. These lessons serve as an invaluable resource for students seeking to gain a nuanced understanding of this pivotal chapter in Canadian history. Each lesson is fully resourced, includes all the information needed and comes with numerous activities, thought questions and opportunities for group work. Lessons in the series include: What caused the depression in Canada? Consequences of the Great Depression in Canada Canadian Federal Government Responses King, Bennett, King – Approaches Mid-Unit Review and Recap 1935 Election and Bennett’s plan Alternative responses to the Depression MacKenzie King’s Government Impact of the Second World War Growth of the Federal Government Unit Summary, recap and revision – Flash Cards and Essay Guidance Wolsey Academy, a non-profit resource provider, directs all profits to various charities, including refugee support, youth sports, educational programs, and carbon capture, achieving a carbon-negative status. Explore our site for resources and free history role-playing games loved by students. Thank you for your dedication to teaching and for supporting our mission. #BetterTeachingBetterPlanet We hope it helps.

Canada in the Great Depression From a comprehensive set of 11-lesson series, which explores Canada’s strategic approach to the Great Depression. Understand the socioeconomic context of the era, delve into the government’s policy responses, and investigate the profound implications and lasting effects. Engage with historical debates and learn how this critical period shaped Canada’s modern identity. These lessons serve as an invaluable resource for students seeking to gain a nuanced understanding of this pivotal chapter in Canadian history. Each lesson is fully resourced, includes all the information needed and comes with numerous activities, thought questions and opportunities for group work. Lessons in the series include: What caused the depression in Canada? Consequences of the Great Depression in Canada Canadian Federal Government Responses King, Bennett, King – Approaches Mid-Unit Review and Recap 1935 Election and Bennett’s plan Alternative responses to the Depression MacKenzie King’s Government Impact of the Second World War Growth of the Federal Government Unit Summary, recap and revision – Flash Cards and Essay Guidance Wolsey Academy, a non-profit resource provider, directs all profits to various charities, including refugee support, youth sports, educational programs, and carbon capture, achieving a carbon-negative status. Explore our site for resources and free history role-playing games loved by students. Thank you for your dedication to teaching and for supporting our mission. #BetterTeachingBetterPlanet We hope it helps.

Canada in the Great Depression From a comprehensive set of 11-lesson series, which explores Canada’s strategic approach to the Great Depression. Understand the socioeconomic context of the era, delve into the government’s policy responses, and investigate the profound implications and lasting effects. Engage with historical debates and learn how this critical period shaped Canada’s modern identity. These lessons serve as an invaluable resource for students seeking to gain a nuanced understanding of this pivotal chapter in Canadian history. Each lesson is fully resourced, includes all the information needed and comes with numerous activities, thought questions and opportunities for group work. Lessons in the series include: What caused the depression in Canada? Consequences of the Great Depression in Canada Canadian Federal Government Responses King, Bennett, King – Approaches Mid-Unit Review and Recap 1935 Election and Bennett’s plan Alternative responses to the Depression MacKenzie King’s Government Impact of the Second World War Growth of the Federal Government Unit Summary, recap and revision – Flash Cards and Essay Guidance Wolsey Academy, a non-profit resource provider, directs all profits to various charities, including refugee support, youth sports, educational programs, and carbon capture, achieving a carbon-negative status. Explore our site for resources and free history role-playing games loved by students. Thank you for your dedication to teaching and for supporting our mission. #BetterTeachingBetterPlanet We hope it helps.

Canada in the Great Depression From a comprehensive set of 11-lesson series, which explores Canada’s strategic approach to the Great Depression. Understand the socioeconomic context of the era, delve into the government’s policy responses, and investigate the profound implications and lasting effects. Engage with historical debates and learn how this critical period shaped Canada’s modern identity. These lessons serve as an invaluable resource for students seeking to gain a nuanced understanding of this pivotal chapter in Canadian history. Each lesson is fully resourced, includes all the information needed and comes with numerous activities, thought questions and opportunities for group work. Lessons in the series include: What caused the depression in Canada? Consequences of the Great Depression in Canada Canadian Federal Government Responses King, Bennett, King – Approaches Mid-Unit Review and Recap 1935 Election and Bennett’s plan Alternative responses to the Depression MacKenzie King’s Government Impact of the Second World War Growth of the Federal Government Unit Summary, recap and revision – Flash Cards and Essay Guidance Wolsey Academy, a non-profit resource provider, directs all profits to various charities, including refugee support, youth sports, educational programs, and carbon capture, achieving a carbon-negative status. Explore our site for resources and free history role-playing games loved by students. Thank you for your dedication to teaching and for supporting our mission. #BetterTeachingBetterPlanet We hope it helps.

Canada in the Great Depression From a comprehensive set of 11-lesson series, which explores Canada’s strategic approach to the Great Depression. Understand the socioeconomic context of the era, delve into the government’s policy responses, and investigate the profound implications and lasting effects. Engage with historical debates and learn how this critical period shaped Canada’s modern identity. These lessons serve as an invaluable resource for students seeking to gain a nuanced understanding of this pivotal chapter in Canadian history. Each lesson is fully resourced, includes all the information needed and comes with numerous activities, thought questions and opportunities for group work. Lessons in the series include: What caused the depression in Canada? Consequences of the Great Depression in Canada Canadian Federal Government Responses King, Bennett, King – Approaches Mid-Unit Review and Recap 1935 Election and Bennett’s plan Alternative responses to the Depression Mackenzie King’s Government Impact of the Second World War Growth of the Federal Government Unit Summary, recap and revision – Flash Cards and Essay Guidance Wolsey Academy, a non-profit resource provider, directs all profits to various charities, including refugee support, youth sports, educational programs, and carbon capture, achieving a carbon-negative status. Explore our site for resources and free history role-playing games loved by students. Thank you for your dedication to teaching and for supporting our mission. #BetterTeachingBetterPlanet We hope it helps.

Canada in the Great Depression From a comprehensive set of 11-lesson series, which explores Canada’s strategic approach to the Great Depression. Understand the socioeconomic context of the era, delve into the government’s policy responses, and investigate the profound implications and lasting effects. Engage with historical debates and learn how this critical period shaped Canada’s modern identity. These lessons serve as an invaluable resource for students seeking to gain a nuanced understanding of this pivotal chapter in Canadian history. Each lesson is fully resourced, includes all the information needed and comes with numerous activities, thought questions and opportunities for group work. Lessons in the series include: What caused the depression in Canada? Consequences of the Great Depression in Canada Canadian Federal Government Responses King, Bennett, King – Approaches Mid-Unit Review and Recap 1935 Election and Bennett’s plan Alternative responses to the Depression MacKenzie King’s Government Impact of the Second World War Growth of the Federal Government Unit Summary, recap and revision – Flash Cards and Essay Guidance Wolsey Academy, a non-profit resource provider, directs all profits to various charities, including refugee support, youth sports, educational programs, and carbon capture, achieving a carbon-negative status. Explore our site for resources and free history role-playing games loved by students. Thank you for your dedication to teaching and for supporting our mission. #BetterTeachingBetterPlanet We hope it helps.

This lesson focuses on the Forbidden City in Beijing, China. Students will learn about its historical significance as the political and ceremonial center of Chinese emperors for nearly 500 years. Activities include video analysis, virtual tours, and exploring its architectural and cultural aspects. Students will create a travel vlog script, detailing the history, architecture, and cultural significance of the Forbidden City. The lesson aims to enhance understanding of this iconic symbol of imperial China and its lasting impact on Chinese culture. Taken from a series of 7 lessons on history of Ancient China. They provide an excellent and engaging introduction to ancient China and provide a great foundation for understanding how this vital nation has shaped our world. Each lesson is designed to cover a range of historical and exam skills to build up students knowledge and exam skills ready for any exam board, external and internal. They are also a huge amount of fun to teach! Those lessons are: Shang & Zhou Dynasties Qin Shi Huang (The First Emperor) Confucianism Kublai Khan Silk Roads The Forbidden City Zheng He & The Treasure Fleets Wolsey Academy operates as a non-profit, with every penny we make going to one of our charity partners or into the Ipswich Initiative, funding good works across the town and county. Search for Wolsey Academy to see our website for more details and to purchase resources at a discount. Use code ‘WOLSEY’ for 10% off at the Wolsey Academy Web Store Please help us, help you, help them. Thank you. Hope it helps. W

This lesson looks into the significance of the Silk Roads and their impact on China. Students will learn about the historical trade routes, key figures, and events that shaped the Silk Roads. Activities include video analysis, timeline sorting, and categorizing imports and exports. They will explore how the Silk Roads facilitated trade, cultural exchange, and the spread of technologies and ideas. The lesson aims to highlight the interconnectedness of ancient civilizations and the enduring legacy of the Silk Roads on global history. Taken from a series of 7 lessons on history of Ancient China. They provide an excellent and engaging introduction to ancient China and provide a great foundation for understanding how this vital nation has shaped our world. Each lesson is designed to cover a range of historical and exam skills to build up students knowledge and exam skills ready for any exam board, external and internal. They are also a huge amount of fun to teach! Those lessons are: Shang & Zhou Dynasties Qin Shi Huang (The First Emperor) Confucianism Kublai Khan Silk Roads The Forbidden City Zheng He & The Treasure Fleets Wolsey Academy operates as a non-profit, with every penny we make going to one of our charity partners or into the Ipswich Initiative, funding good works across the town and county. Search for Wolsey Academy to see our website for more details and to purchase resources at a discount. Use code ‘WOLSEY’ for 10% off at the Wolsey Academy Web Store Please help us, help you, help them. Thank you. Hope it helps. W

Examine John Cabot’s voyages and their impact on Tudor England. Activities include map analysis to trace his routes, creating detailed voyage diaries, and discussing the significance of his discoveries for England’s maritime ambitions. Students will explore Cabot’s contributions to exploration, his encounters with the New World, and how his expeditions paved the way for future explorations. This lesson aims to provide a comprehensive understanding of Cabot’s role in the Age of Discovery and its implications for Tudor England’s expansionist policies. Taken from a series of 20 lessons on Tudor England. They provide an thorough foundation of knowledge in this vital period of European history and each lesson looks to focus on a range of historical skills and exam techniques to equip students with knowledge and transferable research, analysis and study skills. Those lessons are: Battle of Bosworth 1485 Henry VII John Cabot Henry VIII & Catherine of Aragon Thomas Wolsey’s Reforms Anne Boleyn Rise of Cromwell Dissolution of the Monasteries Pilgrimage of Grace 1536 Henry VIII & His Wives Edward VI’s Reformation Bloody Mary Elizabeth I – Overview Elizabeth I – Challenges Sir Francis Drake Sir Walter Raleigh Spanish Armada The Mary Rose Shakespeare Wolsey’s Ipswich Wolsey Academy operates as a non-profit, with every penny we make going to one of our charity partners or into the Ipswich Initiative, funding good works across the town and county. Search for Wolsey Academy to see our website for more details and to purchase resources at a discount. Use code ‘WOLSEY’ for 10% off at the Wolsey Academy Web Store Please help us, help you, help them. Thank you. Hope it helps. W

In this lesson, students learn about Henry VII’s reign, focusing on his efforts to stabilise and strengthen England after the Wars of the Roses. Activities include video analysis of key events, creating a detailed timeline of his rule, and debating the effectiveness of his policies. Students will participate in mock royal councils, character role-plays to understand political alliances, and creating visual infographics summarising his achievements. Taken from a series of 20 lessons on Tudor England. They provide an thorough foundation of knowledge in this vital period of European history and each lesson looks to focus on a range of historical skills and exam techniques to equip students with knowledge and transferable research, analysis and study skills. Those lessons are: Battle of Bosworth 1485 Henry VII John Cabot Henry VIII & Catherine of Aragon Thomas Wolsey’s Reforms Anne Boleyn Rise of Cromwell Dissolution of the Monasteries Pilgrimage of Grace 1536 Henry VIII & His Wives Edward VI’s Reformation Bloody Mary Elizabeth I – Overview Elizabeth I – Challenges Sir Francis Drake Sir Walter Raleigh Spanish Armada The Mary Rose Shakespeare Wolsey’s Ipswich Wolsey Academy operates as a non-profit, with every penny we make going to one of our charity partners or into the Ipswich Initiative, funding good works across the town and county. Search for Wolsey Academy to see our website for more details and to purchase resources at a discount. Use code ‘WOLSEY’ for 10% off at the Wolsey Academy Web Store Please help us, help you, help them. Thank you. Hope it helps. W

In this lesson, students explore the Battle of Bosworth, which took place on August 22, 1485, marking the end of the Wars of the Roses and the beginning of the Tudor dynasty. Activities include video summaries of the battle, a relay activity to understand the battle’s events, guided reading, and creating storyboards for a historical video game. Students will analyse causes and consequences, participate in a recap quiz, and write PEEKA paragraphs on the battle’s significance, understanding the pivotal role this conflict played in English history. Taken from a series of 20 lessons on Tudor England. They provide an thorough foundation of knowledge in this vital period of European history and each lesson looks to focus on a range of historical skills and exam techniques to equip students with knowledge and transferable research, analysis and study skills. Those lessons are: Battle of Bosworth 1485 Henry VII John Cabot Henry VIII & Catherine of Aragon Thomas Wolsey’s Reforms Anne Boleyn Rise of Cromwell Dissolution of the Monasteries Pilgrimage of Grace 1536 Henry VIII & His Wives Edward VI’s Reformation Bloody Mary Elizabeth I – Overview Elizabeth I – Challenges Sir Francis Drake Sir Walter Raleigh Spanish Armada The Mary Rose Shakespeare Wolsey’s Ipswich Wolsey Academy operates as a non-profit, with every penny we make going to one of our charity partners or into the Ipswich Initiative, funding good works across the town and county. Search for Wolsey Academy to see our website for more details and to purchase resources at a discount. Use code ‘WOLSEY’ for 10% off at the Wolsey Academy Web Store Please help us, help you, help them. Thank you. Hope it helps. W

In this lesson, students explore the Pilgrimage of Grace in 1536, a significant uprising in Northern England against Henry VIII’s policies, including the dissolution of monasteries and religious reforms. Activities include video analysis to identify causes, categorising research into religious, economic, and political factors, and writing structured essays. Students will also engage in discussions, creating a ‘Diamond 9’ ranking of the uprising’s causes, and developing scripts for historical role-plays. The lesson aims to highlight the complex motivations behind the rebellion and the widespread resistance to the king’s religious and economic policies. Taken from a series of 20 lessons on Tudor England. They provide an thorough foundation of knowledge in this vital period of European history and each lesson looks to focus on a range of historical skills and exam techniques to equip students with knowledge and transferable research, analysis and study skills. Those lessons are: Battle of Bosworth 1485 Henry VII John Cabot Henry VIII & Catherine of Aragon Thomas Wolsey’s Reforms Anne Boleyn Rise of Cromwell Dissolution of the Monasteries Pilgrimage of Grace 1536 Henry VIII & His Wives Edward VI’s Reformation Bloody Mary Elizabeth I – Overview Elizabeth I – Challenges Sir Francis Drake Sir Walter Raleigh Spanish Armada The Mary Rose Shakespeare Wolsey’s Ipswich Wolsey Academy operates as a non-profit, with every penny we make going to one of our charity partners or into the Ipswich Initiative, funding good works across the town and county. Search for Wolsey Academy to see our website for more details and to purchase resources at a discount. Use code ‘WOLSEY’ for 10% off at the Wolsey Academy Web Store Please help us, help you, help them. Thank you. Hope it helps. W

In this lesson, students explore the Dissolution of the Monasteries, initiated by Henry VIII and carried out by Thomas Cromwell, as part of the English Reformation. Activities include video analysis, creating a ‘Diamond 9’ ranking of monastic services, and discussing the economic, social, and cultural impacts. Students will engage in guided reading on the redistribution of monastic lands, the shift towards a more secular culture, and the establishment of the Church of England. The lesson aims to highlight the multifaceted effects of the dissolution on local communities, the economy, and religious practices in Tudor England. Taken from a series of 20 lessons on Tudor England. They provide an thorough foundation of knowledge in this vital period of European history and each lesson looks to focus on a range of historical skills and exam techniques to equip students with knowledge and transferable research, analysis and study skills. Those lessons are: Battle of Bosworth 1485 Henry VII John Cabot Henry VIII & Catherine of Aragon Thomas Wolsey’s Reforms Anne Boleyn Rise of Cromwell Dissolution of the Monasteries Pilgrimage of Grace 1536 Henry VIII & His Wives Edward VI’s Reformation Bloody Mary Elizabeth I – Overview Elizabeth I – Challenges Sir Francis Drake Sir Walter Raleigh Spanish Armada The Mary Rose Shakespeare Wolsey’s Ipswich Wolsey Academy operates as a non-profit, with every penny we make going to one of our charity partners or into the Ipswich Initiative, funding good works across the town and county. Search for Wolsey Academy to see our website for more details and to purchase resources at a discount. Use code ‘WOLSEY’ for 10% off at the Wolsey Academy Web Store Please help us, help you, help them. Thank you. Hope it helps. W

In this lesson, students explore the marriage between Henry VIII and Catherine of Aragon, examining its political significance and the personal challenges it faced. Activities include video analysis, guided reading on their relationship, and a deep dive into the cultural and political implications of their union. Students will write scripts for conversations between Henry and Thomas Wolsey, engage in peer assessments, and participate in role-plays to understand the benefits and risks of royal alliances. The lesson aims to highlight the importance of dynastic marriages in Tudor diplomacy and the impact of Henry and Catherine’s marriage on England and Spain. Taken from a series of 20 lessons on Tudor England. They provide an thorough foundation of knowledge in this vital period of European history and each lesson looks to focus on a range of historical skills and exam techniques to equip students with knowledge and transferable research, analysis and study skills. Those lessons are: Battle of Bosworth 1485 Henry VII John Cabot Henry VIII & Catherine of Aragon Thomas Wolsey’s Reforms Anne Boleyn Rise of Cromwell Dissolution of the Monasteries Pilgrimage of Grace 1536 Henry VIII & His Wives Edward VI’s Reformation Bloody Mary Elizabeth I – Overview Elizabeth I – Challenges Sir Francis Drake Sir Walter Raleigh Spanish Armada The Mary Rose Shakespeare Wolsey’s Ipswich Wolsey Academy operates as a non-profit, with every penny we make going to one of our charity partners or into the Ipswich Initiative, funding good works across the town and county. Search for Wolsey Academy to see our website for more details and to purchase resources at a discount. Use code ‘WOLSEY’ for 10% off at the Wolsey Academy Web Store Please help us, help you, help them. Thank you. Hope it helps. W