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.

Inspired by a visit to Auschwitz and a training day with UCL, this bank of resources covers 6 lessons on the Holocaust, looking at the causes, events and aftermath. There is also a bonus lesson looking at the perpetrators, bystanders and resisters of the Holocaust. This TES download includes: All resources needed for the lessons A detailed lesson plan going through the main tasks of each lesson, the resources used for it and suggested changes. Teaching notes A couple of extra resources that could be used for cover lessons, for example a questionnaire on the Ghettos Power point and resources for bonus lesson

A lesson (but can also be used as a piece of homework) to introduce students Thomas Becket. The main focus of the lesson is watching the first half of a very useful documentary, which gives a full account on the events leading up to, during and after Becket’s murder. Pupils watch the documentary and answer a series of questions.

A pre-Crusades lesson looking at the way of life and achievements of Medieval Islam.