A lesson looking at the political threats faced by the Weimar Republic in the years 1919-1923. Students begin by completing a survey about what makes someone left or right wing and assessing their own political beliefs. They then look at the main political parties and link these to a range of potential voters in 1918-1929 Germany. They also attempt to try to work out why different groups would be unhappy with the new government. They develop their understanding of the situation by analysing two uprisings (Spartacist and Kapp Putsch) and complete a matrix before assessing what the wider significance of both events had on Germany and how it affected the Weimar Constitution.

Easy to follow lesson on Medieval towns. Starter activity requires students to identify problems from an image and consider adjectives to help describe the town. They then analyse a range of sources that relate to the town’s residents and give each a blame rating for their role in the poor living conditions before writing a PPE paragraph about who their chief culprit is. the main task is a TripAdvisor review for the town (success criteria and literacy support provided).

Easy to follow lesson. Students are introduced to evidence from historians that the Norman Conquest brought about huge change and upheaval in Britain. They test this theory out through a card sort, exchanging evidence, role play whilst recording continuity and change before responding to the historians claim and an exam question. Fully resourced and differentiated. Terms of Use: Purchase of this item entitles the purchaser the right to reproduce the pages for personal and classroom use only. Duplication for other classes, an entire school or for commercial use is strictly prohibited without written permission from the author. Minor editing is allowed but only for personal use. The document remains under copyright even when edited. Pasting this item in whole or part on the Internet in any form is strictly prohibited and a violation of the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA). Copyright 2017

Empire lesson. Good for an introduction into Indian Empire.

This lesson looks at the key events 1933-34 which led to Hitler’s total control over Germany. Students analyse 5 key events, such as The Night of the Long Knives, rank each event in terms of how extreme Hitler’s actions were before making top trump cards for each event. There is a source based exam question with tips and support. As always clear instructions and fully differentiated high-quality resources easily adapted for all abilities.

This lesson examines how the growth of towns led to growing crime rates in the early modern period and the role of town constables and night watchmen (and thief takers) in response to this. Students work through various activities to make a judgment about the effectiveness of urban law enforcement. Differentiated worksheets and resources included. Terms of Use: Purchase of this item entitles the purchaser the right to reproduce the pages for personal and classroom use only. Duplication for other classes, an entire school or for commercial use is strictly prohibited without written permission from the author. Minor editing is allowed but only for personal use. The document remains under copyright even when edited. Pasting this item in whole or part on the Internet in any form is strictly prohibited and a violation of the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA). Copyright 2017

An easy to follow lesson which recaps knowledge of the church and further helps students to understand how its influence changed in the medieval period. Students analyse images to infer what they tell us about the importance of the church. They review two short video clips which looks at trial by ordeal and then its subsequent removal in 1215 by the Pope. The main task involves students looking at the role of the king, the church and local communities and how their influence changed between 1000-15000 by making a line graph (annotated). They must explain what the graph shows and pick out the key events. The lesson concludes with a 12 mark exam question. A double lesson is suggested to cover the content and skills that this lesson covers. Terms of Use: Purchase of this item entitles the purchaser the right to reproduce the pages for personal and classroom use only. Duplication for other classes, an entire school or for commercial use is strictly prohibited without written permission from the author. Minor editing is allowed but only for personal use. The document remains under copyright even when edited. Pasting this item in whole or part on the Internet in any form is strictly prohibited and a violation of the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA). Copyright 2017

PowerPoint, worksheet and resources. Students eventually have to create a poster that helps to explain why a police force was set up in London in 1829.

A lesson that focuses on change and continuity in 20th century policing methods and resources. This is achieved through matching/ identifying problems pre 1900 with changes since this date (teacher crib sheet included) . There is a card sort and ranking activity linked to new methods of policing and a Neighbourhood watch activity with provides the knowledge for an exam question.

A lesson that introduces student to Mary, Queen of Scots. Student complete a range of student-led critical thinking activities which sets them up for a 12 mark explain question. This lesson concludes unit 1. As always a step by step guide with high-quality differentiated resources.

Students learn about the main causes for the increase in poverty and vagabondage during the period. A range of student led activities which enable them to reach a judgment before completing a 12 mark explain question. As always there are clear instructions, high-quality worksheets, differentiated tasks, information sheets and exam tips and literacy support.

PowerPoint and card sort activity. Students have to decide if Roman or Saxon crime prevention was most effective.

Students create a graph to show how attitudes and the treatment of the poor changed in the period. They then link these changes to key events in the period, such as the Spanish Fury and poor harvests. They use their completed graph complete tasks and an exam question. Step by step instructions and differentiated resources included.

A lesson that recaps on the reasons why Phillip II wanted to invade England and leads into the Armada. Students assess track the route, complete a mapping activity, analyse the evidence, make decisions and assess the significance of the defeat of the Armada. A double lesson is suggested for this enquiry.

What does the case of the Tolpuddle Martyrs tell us about crime and punishment in the early 19th century? The Tolpuddle Martyrs lesson requires students to complete a worksheet based on a video clip about the event which forms the case study for the period. There is an information sheet which includes the necessary information for the spec. Students use and information sheet to add additional knowledge before analysing the event to determine its importance in the history of crime and punishment.

A lesson that covers the required knowledge for Elizabethan sport, leisure and entertainment. Students learn about how social divides influenced Elizabethan entertainment. In addition the lesson looks at the influences of religion and gender on the development of entertainment in the period. As always a step by step guide and differentiated resources.

Students study the key events 1585-88 through a series of student-led tasks and activities before completing a 4 mark exam style question. As always step by step instruction and differentiated resources included.

Students examine the causes, events and outcomes of this significant revolt. Pupils have to correctly sequence event cards, identify causes and outcomes which they priorities before creating an annotated comic book and using their completed work to respond to an open-ended enquiry question. The lesson concludes with a 16 mark exam question which focuses on the causes of the revolt. Differentiated resources included as well as clear instructions.

Students learn about the key factors that fuelled exploration during the Elizabethan era. A card sort and diamond 9 activity followed by supporting questions lead into a graph activity about the career of Drake which is followed up by questions which set up the class for a 16 mark exam style question. As always there are clear instructions and differentiated resources.

An exam technique lesson which also includes the required knowledge on the use of transportation in the period 1600-1750. Students work through a card sort and prioritising activity to gain the necessary knowledge before analysing a 12 mark explain question. Students create a top tip fact file based on a student friendly mark scheme, they attempt to decide on a mark for an example response before writing up the question. Literacy support and a step by step teacher instructions are included. This lesson comes as part of the unit 3 Bundle https://www.tes.com/teaching-resources/shop/planmylesson