A unit consisting of nine lessons, illustrating the development of Christianity during the Middle Ages and the effects of the crusades. There are power point slides for each lesson and worksheets with learning activities. Used mainly with students aged 11 plus. Lesson titles: Christendom The Power of the Church Religious Life in Britain during Medieval Times. Church Law in the Middle Ages Conflict between Church and Crown – Thomas Becket The Reason for the Crusades The First Crusade Further Crusades The effects of the Crusades on Western Christendom

Used mainly with students aged 11+, this unit tells the story of the Norman conquest of England using power point slides. It details the kings, battles and changes to the lands, language and way of life. The worksheets can be used to consolidate knowledge and develop skills, comprehension and opinions. There are 11 lessons.

This unit has fourteen stories, each with a set of learning activities. These include comprehension questions, drawings, making deductions, a crossword, writing paragraphs, expressing opinions, making predictions and some creative writing. I have used these with 7 to 10 year old students. I have also used them while teaching the about Vikings in history.

This unit looks at changes in an aspect of social history, specifically** leisure and entertainment in the 20th Century.** Lessons are titled: All work and no play Home entertainment Dancing through the 20th Century Theatre Movies Music Fashion and influences Radio Television Sport Each lesson consists of a power point presentation and worksheet with activities.

This unit aims to help students continue to develop their knowledge and understanding of British history, noting in particular, the influence of the “Romanisation” of Britain and evidence of this that is visible today. This unit contains power point presentations and worksheets for each of the following topics: The beginning of the Roman Empire From king to senate to emperor Britain during the Roman Empire The Roman army in 42 AD. The Roman conquest and occupation of Britain Boudicca Comparing the Roman and Celtic way of life Romanisation of Britain Early Christianity Fall of Rome Some ways that the Romans have influenced the world

A unit of instruction studying the events of the Nazi atrocities of 1933 to 1945 and that this is known as the Holocaust. The aim is to enable students to understand the history and to understand that genocide is a consequence of prejudice and discrimination. This unit is suitable for year 6. Lesson topics include: Offering hope while spreading hate Nazis - ethnicity and religion Nazis and the Jews Ghettos The Wannsee conference Extermination Camps The story of the Frank family

Aimed at 5 to 6 year olds, this unit covers the objectives for early learning of history. I have used it with Year 1. The topics help students to group according to different criteria related to history understand what evidence is experience collecting evidence chronicle the development of toys on a simple time line while developing a concept of where they fit in the time line and record using a graph, drawings and labels and time lines. Topics include: Our Favourite Toys Finding out about the Past Toys from different Decades All children played with Toys! Years and Years of Toys Time lines Each topic starts with power point slides and is followed by a worksheet of 2 to 3 pages. Teachers may also choose to do some of the activities between slides.

This seven lesson unit carries the students through the why and how of a turning point in history – Pearl Harbor. Lesson topics, with slides and worksheets: Franklin Delano Roosevelt becomes President A Changing World The League of Nations The Road to Pearl Harbor Pearl Harbor Naval Base Pearl Harbor Attacked America enters the War

TURNING POINTS IN HISTORY – THE BATTLE OF BRITAIN is a unit studying a significant turning point in British history. This is an aspect of British history that extends pupils’ chronological knowledge beyond 1066. Eleven lessons with slides and worksheets cover the following topics: Adolf Hitler and the Nazi Party Nazi expansion in Europe The War and the rise of Winston Churchill Fall of France and the Dunkirk miracle Operation Sea Lion German aircraft and bombing British defences and aircraft The Battle of Britain Winning the battle Women heroes of the Battle of Britain The “Few”

In developing their historical perspective, students learn about events beyond living memory that are significant nationally or globally for example, the first aeroplane flight. Orville and Wilbur Wright are credited with inventing the airplane. They were the first to make a successful human flight with a craft that was powered by an engine and was heavier than air. This unit tells their story: Meet the Family Growing Up It’s off to Work we Go! Building Gliders Building Planes There are five power point presentations and five worksheets.

This unit is a study of a non-European society that provides contrasts with British history: Early Islamic civilization, including a study of Baghdad c. AD 900. Lessons include: The beginning of the Islamic civilization Important aspects of Islam Time line of the early Islamic civilization The rise and fall of Baghdad Daily life in Baghdad Center of learning Early Islam civilization Trade Early Islamic Art The important cities in the Islamic civilization Legacy of the Islam civilization

This unit presents a society that provides contrasts and intersection with European history: Benin (West Africa) c. AD 900-1300 Ten power points with corresponding worksheets provide opportunities to reflect on historical information and give informed responses. There is consistent emphasis on historical resources. Topics: Oral tradition of the Kingdom of Benin Time line of the Benin civilization Establishment of the Edo Kingdom Edo kings Edo City (Benin City) The Edo gods The religious practices The Edo (Benin) arts and crafts Farming activities and Trade The demise of the Benin Kingdom

There is still much that archaeologists need to learn about the Indus Valley Civilization. This unit explores the reasons for this, including the importance of evidence, while giving insight into: The Origins of the Indus civilization Discovery of the Indus (Harappan) civilization Cities Society Farming Trade Engineering and science Arts and crafts 8 lessons are covered through slides and worksheets.

How did the power of the British monarchy evolve over time? Explore this with your students using twelve lesson power point presentations, worksheets and content pages. The chapters include: Monarchs since 1066 (Try this chapter free) Royalty, power and religion William the Conqueror – Absolute Power John I Establishment of a Parliament Tudors take back power Charles I The Commonwealth of England The threat of James II Anne and political parties Victoria – remaking the monarchy The House of Windsor**

Explore this ancient civilization with your students. Use the ten power point presentations to provide information and visual context. Ten worksheets form part of this pack for students to interact with the information and notes. The following topics are covered: The Maya Civilization (This lesson is available free on TES) Maya City States ± 600AD Society Religion Warfare Agriculture and Trade Writing And Literacy Mathematics, Astronomy and The Calendar Maya Art Maya Architecture

In this lesson: The Maya Civilization is depicted through slides. Students will be able to place important events in the Maya civilization on a time line. They will also be able to offer reasons for their decline. There is a Time line activity in the worksheet and a comprehension activity from the text. While this is a standalone lesson, the rest of the series explores other interesting aspects of the Maya culture and life.

This is a comprehensive unit on the Ancient Greeks, aimed at 9 to 11 year olds. The lessons are presented using power point slides with activities interspersed. The worksheets provide both notes and spaces in which students can record. Topics include: Who were the ancient Greeks? Who were the Minoans? Who were the Mycenaeans? The Three Periods of Ancient Greece City states Athens A day in the life of a Greek girl in Athens Sparta A day in the life of a Greek boy in Sparta Clothing and fashion Greek beliefs Greek gods Greek homes Food and farming Trade Greek architecture and art Ancient Greek Warfare The Peloponnesian Wars Alexander the Great Greek contributions to our lives

The lesson, presented using a power point presentation, aims to enable students to place the Shang Dynasty on a time line. They will be able to discuss how the primary evidence at Yin Xu informed archaeologists. The worksheet contains a time line activity and a comprehension activity related to the text. This free download contains both the power point and the worksheet.

Students will be able to answer the question, “Who were the Ancient Greeks?” Activities include drawing time lines to show a range of information e.g. periods of history, events, significant people; Using a time line to compare periods of history that have been studied. This resource consists of a power point presentation and worksheet.

A great lesson on this ancient civilization. Throughout the power point presentation, students can discuss the structure of the Sumerian society and the role of the family. Activities on the worksheet include the interpretation of Sumerian drawings of classes of society and comprehension questions.