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Geography & History Around the World: Nicola's Shop

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I love history, teaching and creating lessons, particularly on challenging misconceptions and covering global topics. I have a PGCE in History but during my teacher career have also taught Geography up to KS5. Outside of teaching, my passion is the Ancient Near East, which I studied at University. My Tes lessons therefore cover a range of topics: from ancient Mesopotamia, to medieval women, to the water cycle.

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I love history, teaching and creating lessons, particularly on challenging misconceptions and covering global topics. I have a PGCE in History but during my teacher career have also taught Geography up to KS5. Outside of teaching, my passion is the Ancient Near East, which I studied at University. My Tes lessons therefore cover a range of topics: from ancient Mesopotamia, to medieval women, to the water cycle.
Africa: Climate and Biomes
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Africa: Climate and Biomes

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A series of 6 lessons on different biomes and climates across Africa, mainly focusing on deserts, rainforests and the savannah. Activities in these lessons include practice using climate graphs, examining how animals and plants have adapted, and comparing the different biomes. All resources needed for these lessons are included.
Africa Before Slavery
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Africa Before Slavery

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A collection of lessons on Africa’s history, without a primary focus on trans-Atlantic slavery. Kingdoms and countries covered include Egypt, Mali, Aksum, Ife and the Congos. The lessons provide an opportunity for students to learn about the variety of different African cultures and societies that existed, dispersing any misconceptions they might have about Africa’s people and past.
Nigeria and Lagos Information Booklet
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Nigeria and Lagos Information Booklet

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I put together this information booklet primarily for revision, however it could be used for the general study of Lagos and Nigeria for AQA’s GCSE spec. The booklet covers general information on demographics, climate and economy, as well as looking at case studies, such as Makoko and the Eko Project. Alongside the booklet are a series of questions, to help the students revise, develop own knowledge or to be adapted to use in the classroom. I hope you find this helpful - the resources used and links to the images are available in the booklet as well.
A Level Geography: Changing Places
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A Level Geography: Changing Places

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A series of resources to help with teaching the AQA A Level Geography topic: Changing Places. Main focus of the lessons are rebranding, regeneration and using data, with case studies including the Olympics, Dark Tourism and Whitechapel.
Rebel Queens: Matilda, Eleanor & Isabella
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Rebel Queens: Matilda, Eleanor & Isabella

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Four lessons about three infamous queens in the Middle Ages who fought against husbands and kings, demonstrating the determination and intelligence of women during times of oppression. The first lesson focuses on the general role of women in the Middle Ages and the life of Matilda. The second and third lessons focus on Eleanor and Isabella, and the fourth lesson examines the similarities and differences between all three queens. All the lessons have different, creative activities as well as opportunities for students to discuss and form their own arguments about the roles played by these queens. The final lesson ends with an opportunity to rethink how we should view women of the Middle Ages. All resources needed are included.
Book of the Dead Card Game
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Book of the Dead Card Game

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An educational, fast and fun card game to help educate students about the Egyptian Book of the Dead. All cards are based on the real gods, monsters, spells and events found in the Book of the Dead scriptures. All images on the cards are contemporary images, and most from the Book of the Dead scriptures. The aim of the game is to collect 5 chapter cards - key events in the deceased’s journey through the netherworld - before the other players. The various gods, monsters and spells can help and hinder this aim. All cards and instructions are included, including a document containing smaller cards, to save on printing. All you need to do is print out the cards and instructions, mark the cards that are lightning cards (see instructions) and then hand the cards out to pupils (ideally 2-5 in a group) to play! If needed, you are welcome to edit the cards or instructions to make it more suitable to your pupils etc.
History of the World in 20 Objects
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History of the World in 20 Objects

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Inspired by the British Museum’s ‘The History of the World in 100 Objects’, these three lessons take 20 of those objects and use them to examine global history, from prehistory to the 21st century. Skills covered in the activities given include peer assessment, geography, inferencing and analysis. There is also a homework task and a quiz to assess pupil’s own knowledge. This will hopefully provide a good introduction to the subject of History and historical skills, particularly when inferencing and arguing significance. All resources needed are inclulded.
Ancient Civilisations from around the World
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Ancient Civilisations from around the World

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A collection of lessons, activities and resources about ancient civilisations from around the world. The civilisations covered include: China, Egypt, Greece, Rome, Mesopotamia and Sudan. Activities and lessons include the dawn of history, examining the oldest shipwreck ever found, the first written language in the world, studying primary sources and a game about Egypt’s book of the dead.
Bog Bodies and Ice Mummies
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Bog Bodies and Ice Mummies

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Three lessons exploring two bog bodies and an ice mummy, focusing on what we can learn about the past from these unique preservations. The first lesson focuses on the comparison of two bog bodies, the second examines an ice mummy, and the final lesson allows pupils to evaluate evidence to work out why the Tollund Man was killed. All resources needed are included, including a bonus quiz and bibliography.
Africa Before Slavery: The Mali Empire
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Africa Before Slavery: The Mali Empire

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To help erase misconceptions about Africa and its vast history, these 3 lessons on the Mali empire focus on its development, successes and failures, as well as the wealthiest man who ever lived: Mansa Musa. These lessons not only help students expand their knowledge on Medieval Africa and the Islamic world, but to challenge common misconceptions about Africa itself. All resources needed for these 3 lessons are included.
Victories, Patriotism & Discrimination: Diversity in WW1
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Victories, Patriotism & Discrimination: Diversity in WW1

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Information and activities on how World War One was a truly global war, focusing on the fighting in Africa and the African Americans who joined the conflict. The aim of these activities is to develop knowledge on World War One, disperse misconceptions about the conflict and help remember those who fought in the war. Activities include creative projects, interactive tasks, writing paragraphs and completing quizzes, which can be incorporated into lessons or form a whole lesson. Most of these activities can be completed at home, in case pupils/year groups need to isolate. Topics covered include why World War One is seen as a global war, the victories of the Harlem Hellfighters, fighting in East Africa and how non-whites were treated after the war. All resources, including videos, are included.
Prehistory and the Dawn of Civilisation
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Prehistory and the Dawn of Civilisation

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4 lessons on prehistory, covering human evolution, artwork, monuments, Stone Age Britain and the dawn of civilisation. Each power point contains general information, links to articles and/or videos, various activities that are quick but fun, and the occasional creative challenge. (Please note you will need Microsoft Power Point for some of the activities to work). These lessons are suitable for all ages and were created specifically for lock down: providing extra information and activities for children at home to help keep them busy and expand their learning. These lessons were not made to fit into a specific curriculum, but could be adapted for normal lessons. Accompanying kahoots: Prehistoric Man by Nicola.Apps Prehistoric Britain and the Dawn of Civilisation by Nicola.Apps
Ancient Greece
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Ancient Greece

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4 lessons on Ancient Greece, examining the people, places and key events in Athens, Sparta, Troy and Macedonia. It covers philosophers, myths and Alexander the Great. Each power point contains general information, links to articles and/or videos, various activities that are quick but fun, and the occasional creative challenge. (Please note you will need Microsoft Power Point for some of the activities to work). These lessons are suitable for all ages and were created specifically for lock down: providing extra information and activities for children at home to help keep them busy and expand their learning. These lessons were not made to fit into a specific curriculum, but could be adapted for normal lessons. Accompanying kahoots: Ancient Greece: Athens and Sparta Ancient Greece: True or False
Ancient Mythologies
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Ancient Mythologies

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A special lesson examining the similiarities and differences between mythologies from 4 ancient civilisations: Rome, Egypt, Mesopotamia and Greece. The lesson begins with a discussion on what types of stories are myths and the definition of mythology. The main task of the lesson is pair work comparing two of the above mythologies (pupils are given a mythology to study, allowing some differentiation for myths you think are more/less challenging to study). The lesson ends with some plenary questions and a discussion as to why it is important to study ancient mythology. All resources needed are included.
Changing Places: Regeneration
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Changing Places: Regeneration

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A series of lessons based on the AQA Geography A Level module of changing places. These lessons examine regeneration in different ways, including the rise and fall of Detroit, the regeneration of different cities for the Olympics (Beijing, Rio and London) and small-scale regeneration of a Kent town. Exam practice and homework involving conducting surveys are included. Links for some of the resources are on the power point, but for a few of the activities a copy of the AQA Human Geography (AS and A Level) textbook is needed.
Ancient Mesopotamia
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Ancient Mesopotamia

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4 lessons on ancient Mesopotamia covering the four main civilisations: Sumer, Akkad, Babylon and Assyria. Each power point contains general information, links to articles and/or videos, various activities that are quick but fun, and the occasional creative challenge. (Please note you will need Microsoft Power Point for some of the activities to work). These lessons are suitable for all ages and were created specifically for lock down: providing extra information and activities for children at home to help keep them busy and expand their learning. These lessons were not made to fit into a specific curriculum, but could be adapted for normal lessons. Accompanying kahoots: Mesopotamia: The Cradle of Civilisation by Nicola.Apps Summary: Ancient Mesopotamia by Nicola.Apps
Ancient Rome
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Ancient Rome

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4 lessons on ancient Rome covering the kingdom, republic, emperors and its eventual fall Each power point contains general information, links to articles and/or videos, various activities that are quick but fun, and the occasional creative challenge. (Please note you will need Microsoft Power Point for some of the activities to work). These lessons are suitable for all ages and were created specifically for lock down: providing extra information and activities for children at home to help keep them busy and expand their learning. These lessons were not made to fit into a specific curriculum, but could be adapted for normal lessons. Accompanying kahoot: The Rise and Fall of the Roman Republic by Nicola.Apps
UK Coasts Revision
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UK Coasts Revision

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Initially created as a catch up booklet for those who had missed a large proportion of the UK Coasts GCSE module. The booklet includes general information, diagrams, revision activities and links to learn more. Main resource: BBC Bitesize.
Medieval Women: Primary Sources
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Medieval Women: Primary Sources

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A collection of primary sources, both written and material, on Medieval women. The sources demonstrate how women were viewed at this time and what roles women played in society. There is also a list of suggested questions that could be used alongside these primary sources.
Introduction to Place & Tourism
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Introduction to Place & Tourism

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Lesson based on the AQA AS/A Level Geography module on Place. The lesson introduces some of the key words and definitions of Place, before examining perceptions of different places and tourism, particularly dark tourism. Most of the resources needed are on the power point, but for one activity the AQA AS/A Level Geography textbook is needed.