The Tolpuddle Martyrs

AQA GCSE History lesson as part of the Reform and Reformers Section of the Power and the People unit. The lesson is roughly one hour long. We start with a source question on the Copenhagen Fields Protest March. We then look at who the Tolpuddle Martyrs were and why they were transported. The pupils watch a video clip then read the information sheet. The main task is constructing a movie poster on the story of the Tolpuddle Martyrs. The poster is divided into sections and involves several skills such as summarising, describing and evaluating as well s being creative! There are some extension questions on the significance of the Tolpuddle Martyrs to finish the lesson off. Included is:

Starter activity on Copenhagen Fields march
Video clip on the Tolpuddle Martyrs
Movie Poster Task using an Information sheet provided
Extension questions on the siginifcance of the event

hope this helps.

https://www.tes.com/teaching-resources/shop/markthegeographer