A lesson focused around how Henry VII was able to take power, and how he was able to secure power. Designed as a 1 hour tutorial lesson. Is suitable for high-ability KS3 or KS4. Featured content contains the lineage of Henry, individuals who helped him achieve power, and analysis of different interpretations of Henry,

A 1 hour lesson consisting of an overview of the OCR A-Level component ‘England 1485-1558: The Early Tudors’. Introduction to the Tudors paper; main body of lesson is focused around how to break down Section A of the paper (source work). Features sample questions and sources taken from previous OCR papers.

Resource designed to help contextual understanding on the Edexcel GCSE Geography B specification (Development). This lesson covers the demographic transition model, and illustrates to the student how development and population structure are inextricably linked. It then moves on to population pyramids, and how these look different depending on the development level of the country. The lesson then explores the reasons for high fertility and mortality. Finally, the lesson finishes with a consolidation activity in which it asks students to apply this knowledge to practice questions taken from previous Edexcel GCSE Geography B exams. This lesson was designed as a 1 hour tutorial lesson, but the slides on the DTM could be printed off as a match-up student-led activity. Images taken from Google, Cambridge iGCSE Geography textbook, and BBC bitesize website.

This resource was originally designed as a 1 hour tutorial, and so it is knowledge-rich with exam practice embedded into it. It contains information on: Why Africa was an appealing destination for European Empires What those empires hoped to gain from Africa Why they thought they had the right to take other nations A source practice question featuring Cecil Rhodes and imperialism The Scramble for Africa Britain’s presence in Egypt and Sudan Evaluation/judgement question which asks the students what they feel was the most significant reason for expansion into Africa. How useful are Sources A and B to a historian studying attitudes to European expansion in Africa? (8 marks) This lesson has taken images from Google and the AQA GCSE History textbook published by Oxford.

Who was Edward VI? Overview of Edward and his reign. This lesson features the following: Recap of Henry VII and Henry VIII’s reigns (optional starter activity for students who have previously studied these monarchs) Emergence of the Seymours and Edward’s birth and childhood How Edward was able to become king over his two half-sisters Historical vocabulary practice (words associated with the Tudors) The Somerset Protectorate The Northumberland Protectorate Features of the Edwardian Church (and how this changed from the reign of Henry VIII) There are opportunities for exam practice (sources, ‘outline’ & ‘explain why’ questions) within this lesson. How much time you spend per question is up to you, as this lesson can be adapted into a 1 hour or 2 hour lesson. (Images taken from Google)

Who was Mary I? Overview PowerPoint aimed at both KS3 (higher-ability) and KS4 to give a general overview of the main parts of Mary’s reign. This includes: A recap of Edward VI’s reign (you can find the lesson on Edward elsewhere in my shop) Edward’s ‘devise for the Succession’ and the appointment of Lady Jane Grey The actions of Mary Tudor and the Duke of Northumberland immediately before the reign of Mary Reasons why Mary’s popularity waned throughout her reign including, Persecution of Protestants Unpopularity of the Spanish marriage War with France and the loss of Calais It then finishes by asking students to judge which factor they believe to be most significant in the decline of Mary’s popularity. (Images taken from Google)

First lesson in a scheme of work centred around ‘Power, 1500-1750’. This lesson focuses on Henry Tudor (VII). It features information on how he was able to take power and how he was able to maintain and hold onto that power once achieved. It showcases Henry’s family tree (his claim), information on those who helped him take power, the importance of certain factors in maintaining his hold on power, and an interpretation analysis of different perspectives of Henry. Ideal for a 1 hour recap lesson or introduction to Henry Tudor.

A 1 hour lesson designed for online tutoring but could be adapted for classwork in schools. Images taken from google.com and wikipedia.org

A 1 hour lesson on section B exam practice and ‘Threats to Henry VII’s Rule’. Very detailed PowerPoint on each individual threat. Much of the material is taken from the Access to History book - The Wars of the Roses and Henry VII.

A 1 hour lesson designed as a refresher for pupils who have studied Rivers, Biomes, Weather, and Coasts. A range of activities included

9 slides of vocab quizzes with specific terminology related to the Tudors topic. More appropriate for older students as it includes advanced terminology needed for the GCSE and A-level courses on the Tudors. Slides have the terminology included, but students have to find the answers for themselves. Intended as a homework activity spanning 9 weeks (9 slides) Ideal for students aiming for high grades and need to write in a sophisticated manner.