This resource contains 3 quizzes and word searches on Year 7 topics. The students have to find the words by filling in the gaps using their historical knowledge, and then locate them on the grid. The resource contains 3 quizzes/word searches: The Norman Invasion The Black Death What is History There are also 3 differentiated searches for lower prior attaining students where the letter at the beginning of each word is highlighted in the grid so that this becomes more of a heads and tails activity. I have found using these useful revision/extension/remote learning resources.

This is the first lesson of a short unit of work on life in Norman England after the conquest. It is part of a larger scheme of learning on the Norman Conquest and William’s consolidation of power which is also available. This lesson focuses on the law in Norman England, and the conceptual focus is change and continuity - how far did the law change under the Normans? It contains a variety of activities/video clips enabling students to analyse the extent of change. The power point is fully resourced. Duration: 1 hour

This is the first lesson of a short key stage 3 unit focusing on how William I consolidated power after his victory at Hastings. This lesson looks at the building of Motte and Bailey Castles. All resources incorporated into the power point Activities include: Evaluating the use of castles to create and fear Identifying and matching parts of a castle The advantages and disadvantages of Motte and Bailey castles Considering and explaining the location of castles Duration: 1 hour

This lesson is part of a three part investigation into the Norman Conquest. It Considers: The situation in 1066 The criterion for being King of England in Anglo-Saxon times The claims of the three key men vying for the throne of England It contains key word activities; video clips and involves extended writing which requires a judgment. Duration: 1 hour

This is the second lesson of a short key stage 3 unit focusing on how William I consolidated power after his victory at Hastings. This lesson looks at how he used a feudal system to help him control all layers of society. All resources incorporated into the power point Activities include: TRUE/FALSE ACTIVITY VIDEO CLIP KEY WORDS EVALUATION EXERCISE Duration: 1 hour

This lesson is part of a three part investigation into the Norman Conquest. It considers: The situation in facing King Harold in 1066 Knowledge recall Problem solving Chronology Duration: 1 hour

This is a Key Stage 2 or 3 assembly for Remembrance Day. It begins with the story of two men who were recruited into the army to fight in the First World War - it focuses on their different fates. It then includes some WW1 poetry followed by the red/white poppy debate.

Save hours with this full set of A Level revision notes on Henry VIII. Key people; key dates; key events; key knowledge. All you need to write essays and evaluate interpretations.

Fun end of term activity for tutorial or religious studies lesson at Christmas time. Find the answers to 15 questions about the nativity and then locate the words in a wordsearch. Useful for key stages 1-3. Would take between 20-40 minutes depending on age and ability.

This is the first lesson in a mini scheme of learning which addresses KS2-3 transition in history, and is a follow up to a baseline assessment (also available) aimed at ensuring that students are equipped with the correct skills from the outset to successfully approach KS3 history. This lesson ensure that students can define history and understand its relevance. It considers historical events and enables students to write about the WHO; WHAT; WHEN; WHERE and HOW. The rest of the lessons are also available.

Save hours with this full set of A Level revision notes on Henry VII. Key people; key dates; key events; key knowledge. All you need to write essays and evaluate interpretations.

This resource is targeted at supporting A level students master historiography. It contains one mat for each of the following relating to the reign of Henry VII: Consolidation of power and the establishment of a stable monarch (fully completed to model activity) Government and finance Foreign policy Society Economy Religion; humanism and the arts The first mat is completed with the historiography, plus evidence to support each argument as an example. The task is for students to research each historiography and record evidence (the historiographical argument is included on each mat). These completed mats should then be used for revision/essay writing/evaluating interpretations. They will support students’ learning at A level and weremade for AQA Unit 1C, however are useful for any post 16 study of the Tudors.

This is the first in a 6 part scheme of geography lessons which has been produced to cover the transition in geography from year 6-7, which establishes students understanding of geography and helps them to develop the key skills for success. This first lesson concentrates on differentiating between human; physical and environmental geography through the creation of definitions and the recognition and interpretation of images.

This resource is a power point focusing on the succession and foreign policy. it contains a number of activities for the 1C Unit of the AQA A level,and can also be used for other A level boards. If students do all activities it should take approximately 5 hours to teach

This is a second resource (first one Atomic Bomb) that I have made for a year 9 SOLbut can also be used for GCSE. It would take 2x1 hour lessons to deliver. The first hour is about the situation in 1945 in Europe and an introduction to ideologies, The students are required to demonstrate their understanding of communism and capitalism through matching statements and images to the correct ideologies. The second hour is a differentiated empathy game where the students take on the roles of characters in the USA and USSR and discuss their situation with each other filling in a grid as they go. This is fully resources. The resources are in the download.

These lessons focus on the Tudor economy in the reign of Henry VII and the beginning of the age of exploration including the work of early explorers. They contain a wide range of activities to complete individually and in groups to help students to work on their interpretation and essay writing skills. They have been made for unit 1C The Tudor on the A Level AQA specification but can be used for any post 16 Tudor England course.

This lesson was created to support lower prior attaining students grasp the concept of making inferences from sources. It teaches the skill through modeling and repetition. It was created to support learning to master the first question on paper 3 of the EDEXCEL GCSE History specification, but can be used for teaching inferences at any age and on any paper.

Fun end of term activity for tutorial or food tech lesson at Christmas time. Find the answers to 15 questions about the traditional Christmas foods and then locate the words in a wordsearch. Useful for key stages 1-3. Would take between 20-40 minutes depending on age and ability.

This lesson is part of a scheme of learning that was made for Year 9 on the Cold War. It is particularly useful for those who are not intending to study this at GCSE. This lesson is intended to make the students think through being put in difficult situations and having to make decisions fast. It requires high level thinking skills with a specific focus on the skill of evaluation. It covers the Cuban Revolution; Bay of Pigs and the Missile Crisis. This resource can also be used for GCSE units, and will take about 2 hours to teach.

This is a bright and colourful display of various aspects of Anglo-Saxon life. Each card can be blown up; laminated and displayed, and shows pictures and gives information about different aspects of Anglo-Saxon life. They include: Anglo-Saxons and Christianity Sutton Hoo Days of the week Anglo-Saxon clothes The Battle of Hastings Anglo-Saxon homes Who were the Anglo-Saxons? Where did they settle? What did they believe. Particularly suitable for a key stage 2 or 3 classroom.