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All of my resources have been used in my own classroom. My resources are designed to be easy to use and understand by anyone. I use a student friendly font and backgrounds designed to reduce glare so that all students can access the materials.

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All of my resources have been used in my own classroom. My resources are designed to be easy to use and understand by anyone. I use a student friendly font and backgrounds designed to reduce glare so that all students can access the materials.
Revolutionary Ideals in the Glorious Revolution - A-level lesson
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Revolutionary Ideals in the Glorious Revolution - A-level lesson

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In this lesson students explore the revolutionary ideals during the Glorious revolution which helped to establish the foundations of constitutional monarchy. This lesson is best support the the Edexcel Pearson book covering Conflict Revolution and Settlement. All resources provided for a hour long lesson. Comments are appreciated. All images acquired through a search engine filtered to 'labelled for re-use'.
Writing PEE Paragraphs Menu
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Writing PEE Paragraphs Menu

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Useful guide to demonstrate some methods of paragraph structure and general tips to improve writing. I have used this from Year 6 through to GCSE. The menu idea makes it very easy to follow. I print these out and give them to students like a menu during extending writing. I have also blown these up to A3 for display. Comments are appreciated. Images are taken from Microsoft Office Clip-Art collections and used in line with MS policy.
How democratic was the UK/Britain in the 1800s? Two hour long lessons!
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How democratic was the UK/Britain in the 1800s? Two hour long lessons!

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In this lesson students begin to explore people's rights, these two lessons were designed to support a new topic on campaigning for rights. In the first lesson students are encouraged to explore the nature of democracy in Britain during the 1800s. In the second lesson students look at who could and couldn't vote using a series of characters. A video clip about human rights through time is embedded. The first lesson will require the red SHP textbook "Re-discovering Britain 1500-1750" page 86 for the main task. Otherwise all required sheets are attached. Comments are appreciated.
Christmas Through Time Activity Booklet: Bumper Pack.
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Christmas Through Time Activity Booklet: Bumper Pack.

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It’s always nice to give your students something Christmassy to work towards as it gets closer. I’ve updated this resource due to it’s popularity. This 10 page booklet can be printed in colour or black and white. Students can work through the different activities suggested in one go or once a week. I’ve used these resources with different ages but it would work best for lower secondary or primary school. The resources tell the Christmas story, look into traditions today and explore how Christmas was celebrated in the Tudor and Medieval period. The additional Powerpoint may also be used for other activities. Comments are appreciated. Images acquired through a search engine filtered to labelled for reuse.
Introduction the American West GCSE
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Introduction the American West GCSE

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In this lesson students primarily explore the nature and landscape of the American West. Maps and cross sections are provided to allow students to explore the difficulties that people may have faced exploring and settling in this difficult terrain. The plenary also introduces some different characters of the West. Excellent for a first lesson to grab their attention! All images acquired through a search engine filtered to "labelled for re-use". Any questions please use the comment section below.
History Homework Project for KS3 double pack
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History Homework Project for KS3 double pack

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This resource contains two homework projects which can be provided to KS3 students for the subject of history. There’s different activities designed to encourage students to engage in independent research. The two topics covered here are Civil Rights in the USA and the British Empire. Level descriptors are provided for teacher and/or peer/self assessment. Images acquired through a search engine filtered to “labelled for re-use”.
Henry VIII Tarsia Revision Puzzle
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Henry VIII Tarsia Revision Puzzle

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This Tarsia puzzle covers the theme of Henry VIII's early reign. It was designed for KS3 students but could be applied to GCSE specs. Great activity for a no pen day! A Tarsia puzzle requires students to match up sides of triangles to form a hexagonal shape. They are brilliant for revision and get students to think hard. I use these at the starts of ends of lessons and they can take 10-20 minutes depending on your class's confidence in the material. All materials are provided here including student instructions, student puzzle pieces and teacher answers. All images have been acquired through a search engine filtered to labelled for re-use. Enjoy!
UAE Social Studies - Sheikh Zayed
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UAE Social Studies - Sheikh Zayed

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These resources provide learning for one hour. It is most suitable for pupils in Years 6, 7 or 8. However, resources could easily be adapted for older or younger pupils. All resources have been acquired through a search engine filtered to “labeled for re-use”. In this lesson, pupils explore the life of Sheikh Zayed. I hope that this saves you some valuable planning time.
UAE Social Studies - Government
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UAE Social Studies - Government

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These resources provide learning for one hour. It is most suitable for pupils in Years 6, 7 or 8. However, resources could easily be adapted for older or younger pupils. All resources have been acquired through a search engine filtered to “labeled for re-use”. In this lesson, pupils explore what sort of issues the government of the UAE deals with on a day-to-day basis. I hope that this saves you some valuable planning time.
AQA Tudors 1C - Edward VI - Fall of Somerset
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AQA Tudors 1C - Edward VI - Fall of Somerset

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This lesson focuses on Edward VI’s reign. In particular it explores fall of Somerset. In doing so, students start to explore the differences between Somerset and Northumberland. It has been planned for the AQA History A-level 1C which explores the Tudors: England, 1485-1603. It could easily be adapted to suit any of the A-level specifications. The resources are designed for one lesson lasting one hour. My students all have their own copies of Tillbrook’s The Tudors: England 1485-1603 by Oxford University Press, this is sometimes referred to. All images have been acquired through a search engine filtered to labelled for re-use. All resources have been taught to my own classes.
Christian Beliefs - Revision Tarsia
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Christian Beliefs - Revision Tarsia

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This Tarsia puzzle covers the topic of the Christian Beliefs. This puzzle was planned for the AQA spec for Religious Studies but can be used for other exam boards. Great for 9-1 GCSE revision and intervention sessions. A Tarsia puzzle requires students to match up sides of triangles to form a hexagonal shape. They are brilliant for revision and get students to think hard. I use these at the starts of ends of lessons and they can take 10-20 minutes depending on your class’s confidence in the material. All materials are provided here including student instructions, student puzzle pieces and teacher answers. All images have been acquired through a search engine filtered to labelled for re-use. Enjoy!
Which weapon was most effective in World War One?
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Which weapon was most effective in World War One?

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In this lesson students challenge the History Channel and decide which weapon they believe was most effective in WW1. The lesson plan is attached but feel free to ask questions should you have any. Please note publisher document may contain two pages. Writing frame can be used for SEN students. Comments are appreciated :-) Thanks to the History Channel for the clip which is used in line with their fair usage policy. Images were located using a search engine filtered to "labelled for resuse".
Complete French Revolution Scheme of Work
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Complete French Revolution Scheme of Work

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This upload contains a complete Scheme of Work for teaching the French Revolution. It includes: lesson outlines, lesson powerpoints, resources, an assessment and differentiated activities. The scheme of work is designed to last a half term and totals 10 one hour lessons. For copyright information please see the uploaded file. Comments are appreciated. :-)
How has power over people changed over time?
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How has power over people changed over time?

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In this lesson students use coins to explore the changing nature of monarchy, parliament and democracy. Students explore a number of different coins from medieval period right up until the present day in order to make inferences. During the plenary students are encouraged to make their own coin which symbolises Britain today. Full resources and a lesson plan are included. This lesson was used during an interview for the position of Teacher of History - it went well! Images acquired through a search engine filtered to "labelled for reuse". Comments are appreciated!
Medicine Through Time - How use is this source type questions - Q3 of Edexcel 2013
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Medicine Through Time - How use is this source type questions - Q3 of Edexcel 2013

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My students get really worried when looking at "how useful is this source" type questions of the Edexcel medicine paper. This is currently Q3 of the 2013 onwards paper. This lesson seeks to build up their understanding of how to explain a source's usefulness. This lesson contains two example questions, some sentence starters to develop structure and most of a model answer. Students can then be set an example for homework. This lesson could be supported by pages 30-31 of the new edition of the Edexcel endorsed textbook (2013 edition). Comments are appreciated :-)
How did Charles I and Laud change the church? Stuart A-level
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How did Charles I and Laud change the church? Stuart A-level

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In this hour long lesson students explore the key changes introduced by Charles I and Laud. The use information from David Starkey and a range of posters to explore the key alterations. Essay technique and modelling concludes the lesson. My students follow the Stuart A-level from Edexcel. This lesson could be further supported by the Edexcel Pearson textbook but does not require it. Comments are appreciated. Images have been acquired through a search engine filtered to "labelled for re-use".
William's Wars: Nine Years War for Edexcel Paper 1 Stuarts A-level.
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William's Wars: Nine Years War for Edexcel Paper 1 Stuarts A-level.

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In this lesson, students develop their understanding of the context of the Nine Years War. This lesson should be supported by the Edexcel Pearson Textbook designed for Paper 1 (ISBN 9781447985327). Images acquired through a search engine filtered to "labelled for re-use". If you have questions then please use the comment function below.
Form/Tutor Time Quiz Pack 5 (5 quizzes with answers!)
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Form/Tutor Time Quiz Pack 5 (5 quizzes with answers!)

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These are quizzes that I use with my form each week. I tend to keep a score of the teams points each week and award a winner at the end of each half term. I will hope to upload a new pack of quizzes regularly. The topics are wide-ranging as often I ask the students for a focus for the week. The answers are provided on a separate sheet. Print, distribute and mark. Easy! Please comment :-) Images are acquired through a search engine filtered to "labelled for reuse".
What is space tourism?
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What is space tourism?

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Students explore the idea of space tourism by looking at Virgin Galatic. There are many short videos on the website you could show to introduce the ideas. Comments are appreciated.