Overview: Analyse the Battle of the Boyne, a decisive victory for William III over James II, which influenced the religious and political landscape of Ireland and Britain. • Activities: o Relay Activity: Accurately transfer information about the battle using icons and create detailed diagrams. o Guided Reading: Complete a reading session that includes annotating paragraphs and extracting three key facts. o Storyboard Activity: Create a storyboard for a historical documentary, detailing key moments and strategic decisions. o Recap Quiz: Test knowledge on the battle’s date, key leaders, and strategic outcomes.

Overview: Study the pivotal Battle of Bannockburn, where Robert the Bruce’s Scottish forces secured independence from England. • Activities: o Relay Activity: Students work in teams to relay and recreate the battle’s events using diagrams with specific icons. o Guided Reading: Engage in a detailed guided reading activity, extracting key facts about the battle’s tactics and consequences. o Storyboard Activity: Develop a storyboard for a video game, focusing on the battle’s environment, key figures, and major conflicts. o Recap Quiz: Review key details about the battle, including leaders, tactics, and outcomes through a structured quiz.

Overview: Examine the Battle of Poitiers, a major English victory during the Hundred Years’ War, led by Edward, the Black Prince, which resulted in the capture of the French king, John II. • Activities: o Video Analysis: Review tactical deployments and the context of the conflict leading to the battle. o Guided Reading: Focus on the strategies employed by the Black Prince and the consequences for the French monarchy. o Role Play: Students take on the roles of English and French commanders, reenacting key decisions and movements. o Group Discussion: Debate the long-term effects of the battle on English-French relations and medieval European politics.

Overview: Analyse the Battle of Naseby, a key victory for the Parliamentarian New Model Army that marked a turning point in the First English Civil War against the Royalists led by King Charles I. • Activities: o Video Review: Examine battlefield tactics and the deployment of forces through battle reenactments. o Guided Reading: Study the strategic decisions of commanders Sir Thomas Fairfax and Oliver Cromwell that led to their success. o Role Play: Students enact the roles of Parliamentarian and Royalist leaders during key phases of the battle. o Group Discussion: Evaluate the battle’s impact on the Royalist cause and the eventual outcome of the war.

Overview: Delve into the Siege of Yorktown, the decisive battle of the American Revolutionary War where American and French forces achieved a crucial victory by capturing a large British army under General Cornwallis. • Activities: o Video Analysis: Students assess strategic maneuvers and the collaboration between American and French forces leading to the British surrender. o Guided Reading and Discussion: Explore the military strategies and pivotal moments of the siege that ensured the American victory. o Role Play: Simulate the planning and execution phases of the siege as both American and British commanders. o Group Discussion: Discuss the implications of the siege for the global balance of power and the future of the United States.

Overview: Explore the disastrous retreat from Kabul in 1842, one of the worst British military defeats, where a large British and East India Company force was almost entirely annihilated by Afghan tribesmen during the First Anglo-Afghan War. • Activities: o Video Summary: Students analyse a documentary detailing the harsh winter conditions and relentless tribal attacks faced during the retreat. o Guided Reading: Dive into eyewitness accounts and military reports to understand the strategic errors and hardships. o Role Play: Reenact the decision-making process of Major-General Elphinstone and the dire circumstances of the retreat. o Group Discussion: Evaluate the long-term impacts of the retreat on British military and colonial policy in the region.

Overview: Analyse the naval battle known as the Glorious First of June, where the British sought to intercept a vital French grain convoy during the French Revolutionary Wars. • Activities: o Video Review: Study the naval strategies employed by both the British and French fleets. o Guided Reading: Explore the tactical decisions of Admiral Lord Howe and the outcomes of the battle. o Role Play: Engage in a simulation of naval command decisions during the battle. o Group Discussion: Evaluate the long-term naval and political consequences of the battle outcomes.

• Overview: Explore the significant defeat of British forces by Zulu warriors at the Battle of Isandlwana, which marked a major event in the Anglo-Zulu War. • Activities: o Video Analysis: Students watch battle reenactments and analyse tactical decisions made by both sides. o Guided Reading: Delve into the strategic importance of the battle and the key figures involved. o Role Play: Simulate planning sessions of both British and Zulu leaders to understand their strategies. o Group Discussion: Reflect on the impact of the battle on British military tactics and Zulu resistance.

Overview: Discover the unusual conflict known as the Great Emu War in Western Australia, where the military used machine guns in an attempt to control emu populations that were destroying crops. • Activities: o Video Summary: Students watch a documentary to understand the challenges faced by farmers and the military’s efforts. o Guided Reading: Analyse the strategic failures and the resilience of the emus through various accounts. o Role Play: Reenact parts of the military campaign to understand the difficulties encountered. o Group Discussion: Debate the ethics and effectiveness of using military force in wildlife management.

Overview: Investigate the role and experiences of domestic servants during the Industrial Revolution, focusing on their work conditions and the dynamics within the households of the wealthy. • Activities: o Video Review: Watch a documentary to understand the daily responsibilities and challenges faced by domestic workers. o Guided Reading: Explore firsthand accounts and narratives of domestic workers’ lives. o Role Play: Simulate a day in the life of a domestic servant to appreciate the scope of their duties. o Group Discussion: Reflect on the social support systems among domestic workers and the broader impacts of their roles on society.

Overview: Discover the lives of indentured servants in Colonial America, exploring why many Europeans chose this path and their experiences in the New World. • Activities: o Video Task: Analyse conditions of indentured servants through historical documentaries. o Guided Reading: Read about the contracts, daily lives, and aspirations of indentured servants. o Role Play: Experience the decision-making process of becoming an indentured servant. o Discussion on Freedom Dues: Discuss what indentured servants hoped to achieve at the end of their servitude.

Overview: Explore the challenging life of ‘Jack Tar’ sailors in the Royal Navy during the Age of Sail. Understand their key roles in naval battles, exploration, and maintaining British maritime supremacy. • Activities: o Video Analysis: Students watch videos to learn about the daily hardships and duties of these sailors. o Guided Reading and Discussion: Delve into the harsh living conditions and strict discipline experienced by Jack Tars. o Role Play: Simulate the life aboard a ship to understand the discipline and duties of a sailor. o Group Discussion: Evaluate the impact of Jack Tars on British naval power and their personal experiences of maritime life.

Overview: Explore the significant migration of French Huguenots to Britain between the 16th and 17th centuries. Discover why these French Protestants fled persecution and how they contributed to British society, particularly in industries like textiles and banking. Activities: o Video Analysis: Watch historical documentaries to understand the conditions that led to the Huguenot migration and their settlement patterns in Britain. o Guided Reading and Writing: Engage with texts detailing the experiences of Huguenot refugees, focusing on their integration and impact on the British economy. o Role Play: Simulate the decision-making process of a Huguenot family deciding to migrate, considering both push and pull factors. o Group Discussion: Evaluate the long-term cultural and economic impacts of the Huguenot diaspora in Britain. Discuss the concept of refugees and asylum seekers in historical and modern contexts. • Learning Objectives: o Understand the reasons behind the Huguenot migration, including religious persecution and the revocation of the Edict of Nantes. o Analyse the contributions of Huguenots to the British economy and cultural life. o Appreciate the complexities of migration and diaspora communities, drawing parallels to contemporary issues. • Outcome: o Students will be able to articulate the causes and effects of Huguenot migration, recognize the contributions of migrant communities, and apply their understanding of historical migration to modern-day scenarios.

A lesson on the Lewis and Clark expedition, which charted the American West from 1804 to 1806. Activities include: o Video Task: Watch a documentary on the expedition, discussing their route, discoveries, and interactions with Native American tribes. o Guided Reading: Students will read excerpts from the explorers’ journals, focusing on geographic and scientific observations. o Creative Postcard Activity: Create a postcard detailing a significant moment or discovery from the expedition. o Discussion on Legacy: Discuss how the expedition contributed to the United States’ westward expansion and its implications for Native American communities. The lesson explores the challenges and achievements of the expedition, emphasizing its role in the expansion and environmental understanding of the American West.

Explore Marco Polo’s epic journey from Venice to the court of Kublai Khan in China between 1271 and 1295. Activities include: o Video Analysis: Students watch and analyse videos to track Polo’s route and understand the significance of his travels. o Guided Reading: Engage in a reading activity that highlights Polo’s observations of the wealth and customs of the East. o Creative Postcard Writing: Students create postcards from Polo’s perspective, describing his experiences and observations from different locations. o Group Discussion: Evaluate the impact of Polo’s travels on European trade and exploration and their long-term influence on the global understanding of Asia. This lesson aims to provide an understanding of Marco Polo’s contributions to the knowledge of Asia’s geography and culture, inspiring a new era of exploration.

Ahmad ibn Fadlan’s 921 journey to the Volga Bulgars, documenting his encounters with the Viking Rus. Activities include: o Documentary Analysis: Analyse a documentary to gain insights into the cultures ibn Fadlan encountered. o Guided Reading and Writing: Engage with ibn Fadlan’s descriptions of Viking customs and reflect on the anthropological significance. o Creative Postcard Activity: Students write a postcard as if they were ibn Fadlan, describing one of the cultures encountered on his journey. o Cultural Impact Discussion: Evaluate how ibn Fadlan’s detailed accounts have contributed to our understanding of early medieval societies. This lesson delves into ibn Fadlan’s unique perspective on the Viking Rus, emphasizing his role in documenting and preserving their cultural practices.

Uncover the cartographic achievements of Muhammad al-Idrisi, whose 1154 Tabula Rogeriana advanced medieval map-making. Activities include: o Map Analysis: Examine the Tabula Rogeriana to understand its historical and geographical significance. o Research Activity: Investigate the sources al-Idrisi used to compile his maps, emphasizing the integration of diverse cultural knowledge. o Drawing Activity: Students attempt to recreate a section of al-Idrisi’s map from memory, learning about the challenges of historical cartography. o Discussion: Discuss the impact of al-Idrisi’s maps on later explorations and their role in cultural exchange. The lesson aims to highlight al-Idrisi’s role in the development of cartography and his contributions to a more interconnected medieval world.

Explore the life and achievements of Ahmad ibn Majid, whose navigational skills earned him the title “Lion of the Seas.” Activities include: o Navigational Analysis: Learn about traditional navigation techniques through the analysis of ibn Majid’s maps and writings. o Cultural Exploration: Discuss ibn Majid’s contributions to the understanding of sea routes and his influence on subsequent maritime explorers. o Creative Task: Students create a postcard detailing a journey guided by ibn Majid, incorporating historical and cultural insights. o Historical Impact: Evaluate how ibn Majid’s navigational expertise facilitated intercultural connections and enhanced maritime exploration. This lesson focuses on ibn Majid’s mastery of maritime science and his role in bridging different cultural worlds through navigation.

Dive into Charles Darwin’s transformative journey aboard the HMS Beagle from 1831 to 1836, where he developed his groundbreaking theory of natural selection. Activities include: o Video Analysis: Watch and discuss an educational video on Darwin’s significant discoveries. o Guided Reading: Engage in a reading activity to explore Darwin’s observations and their implications for the theory of evolution. o Postcard Writing: Create a postcard from one of Darwin’s stops, detailing the experiences and sights encountered. o Group Discussion: Analyse the long-term impact of Darwin’s findings on biological sciences and how they changed our understanding of natural history. This lesson aims to provide an in-depth look at Darwin’s contributions to science and their lasting effects on how we understand the natural world.

Focus on Vasco da Gama’s pioneering sea voyage to India, which established a new trade route and enhanced Portuguese maritime dominance. Activities include: o Interactive Timeline: Students create a timeline of da Gama’s journey, marking important geographic and cultural encounters. o Navigational Challenges: Discussion on the navigational and maritime challenges faced during the journey around the Cape of Good Hope. o Cultural Exchange Workshop: Students explore the interactions between Portuguese sailors and the societies they encountered in India. o Impact Analysis: Students assess the economic and political consequences of da Gama’s voyages for Europe and Asia. This lesson aims to highlight the historical significance of da Gama’s journey in the context of global trade and cultural exchanges during the Age of Exploration.