I am Head of Humanities in the West Midlands and have been teaching History for twenty years. I have marked exams and moderated coursework for GCSE History for a popular exam board since 2001. All resources published have been tried out in class before publication!
I am Head of Humanities in the West Midlands and have been teaching History for twenty years. I have marked exams and moderated coursework for GCSE History for a popular exam board since 2001. All resources published have been tried out in class before publication!
Using the format for the exam these are two mock papers (unofficial) made up for student assessment. Can be used for a mock, end of topic exam or just revision.
King and Queen tests are a great way of embedding key factual knowledge by giving students weekly fact tests to test their factual knowledge. These king and queen resources include a slide of questions and then the answer slide for each test. They can be used as a starter or plenary. After a test you can write down or use a picture of the name of the king or queen for the week on the sheet provided. I stick students photos up on a laminated version of the attached and change them weekly depending on the top scores. There are 13 King & Queen tests included in this pack covering the whole unit as well as a classroom display sheet for the weekly winner(s). There is also a test record sheet using Excel which calculates the weekly average for the student and the class after every test
Three resources designed to help students learn and revise their factual knowledge for the Entertainment & Leisure thematic study. Includes;
- knowledge organisers for all the key questions including the historical site study of Blackpool
- a student work book to help them make relevant notes and / or revise the topic
- seven king and queen starter tests or plenaries which revise 10 key facts every test
- A king and queen class display sheet
- an excel king and queen test record sheet which calculates the average test result for students and the whole class over the weeks.
King and Queen tests are a great way of embedding key factual knowledge by giving students weekly fact tests to test their factual knowledge. These king and queen resources include a slide of questions and then the answer slide for each test. They can be used as a starter or plenary. After a test you can write down or use a picture of the name of the king or queen for the week on the sheet provided. I stick students photos up on a laminated version of the attached and change them weekly depending on the top scores. There are 7 King & Queen tests included in this pack covering the whole unit as well as a classroom display sheet for the weekly winner(s). There is also a test record sheet using Excel which calculates the weekly average for the student and the class after every test
A lesson which introduces British values through a starter task about rioting in London, defining the values and completing activities to ensure understanding. As well as the lesson PP there are 3 student activities for students:
1. Identify if the phrases explain British values and give reasons why
2. Write down where you see the British values being used
3. Cut out two leaves and write down values you have observed in school or the wider community and / or values you would like to see in schools and the wider community. When I did this lesson I precut leaves for students.
4. Stick values on to a copy of the British values tree which I had put on the wall in my classroom so the tree transforms from a winter to summer tree!
9 pages of revision activities like true or false tasks, matching key words and definitions and multiple choice questions. Ideal as a revision or consolidation exercise.
Three files (which comprise a total of 14 pages) of revision tasks for the USA topic. Includes a variety of activities including fill in the blanks, True or False, describe questions. These are knowledge based activities - could be used as a holiday homework or revision activities in class.
King and Queen tests are a great way of embedding key factual knowledge by giving students weekly fact tests to test their factual knowledge. These king and queen resources include a slide of questions and then the answer slide for each test. They can be used as a starter or plenary. After a test you can write down or use a picture of the name of the king or queen for the week on the sheet provided. I stick students photos up on a laminated version of the attached and change them weekly depending on the top scores. There are 14 King & Queen tests included in this pack covering the whole unit as well as a classroom display sheet for the weekly winner(s). There is also a test record sheet using Excel which calculates the weekly average for the student and the class after every test.
King and Queen tests are a great way of embedding key factual knowledge by giving students weekly fact tests to test their factual knowledge. These king and queen resources include a slide of questions and then the answer slide for each test. They can be used as a starter or plenary. After a test you can write down or use a picture of the name of the king or queen for the week on the sheet provided. I stick students photos up on a laminated version of the attached and change them weekly depending on the top scores. There are 10 King & Queen tests included in this pack as well as a classroom display sheet for the winner(s). There is also a test record sheet using Excel which calculates the weekly average for the student and the class after every test.
Focus on WJEC's GCSE History unit for Depression, War and Recovery 1930 to 1951. This is a 20 page student workbook to help student to revise the key knowledge from the topic. Includes questions on all seven key questions.
Focus on the USA 1910-1929 unit for the new Eduqas GCSE History exam. Includes:
- knowledge organisers for the whole unit
- student workbook for the whole unit which can be used as part of teaching or revision
- weekly learning homeworks for the whole unit
- a USA practice exam question PLC
Focus on the Germany 1919-1991 unit for the GCSE History exam. Includes:
knowledge organisers for the whole unit
student workbook (knowledge based) for the whole unit which can be used as revision or whilst learning
PLC’s and practice exam questions to help students practice exam skills
weekly learning homework for the entire unit
Display posters
Weekly revision tests for the unit
Two mock papers
Only connect revision quiz with over 90 slides
83 practice exam questions for new exam
Revision cards on how to answer Germany exam questions
Focus on the Elizabethan Age unit. Includes:
-knowledge organisers for the whole unit
- PLC’s with practice exam questions
- walking talking mock paper with sentence starters for all questions
- a further practice mock paper
- teaching resources for the entertainment and Puritan topics in the unit.
This work book comprises of 45 pages and aims to help students improve their knowledge and understanding of the changes to Entertainment and Leisure c 500 to present day unit. Each key Question is covered and they are:
1. What have been the main developments in sport over time?
2. How have holiday patterns and travel changed over time?
3. How was society affected by developments in theatre, stage and screen over time?
4. How have musical tastes and dance patterns changed over time?
5. How have changing patterns in entertainment affected the lives of children over time?
6. Why have blood sports and other forms of cruelty been seen as entertainment over time?
7. Historical site - Blackpool
Each key question includes:
- table comparison task on the three eras examined
- Questions on aspects of the relevant specification
- A summary box asking students to summarise the key points relating to change for each key question
- Have you understood? section with short answers required
At the end is a glossary of key words for students to fill in and some blank glossary spaces for extra words they come across.
This can be used as an entire unit of work to compliment the Eduqas published resource for this unit, a long lasting homework or a revision tool.
Note - this focuses on facts and key knowledge and not specific exam question focus.
Two marking sheets (PLC's) which focus on Unit 1c - The Tudors. Includes a marking sheet for question 1a - Using your understanding of the historical context, assess how convincing the arguments in these three extracts are in relation to … [30 marks]
1b) - ‘…’ Assess the validity of this view. (25 marks)
Both sheets include
- the level descriptors
- space for name, mark and grade
- DIRT targets
- relevant AO
- secure (s) or insecure (i) level marker
Use as a front cover for all practice exam questions / assessments / mock exams. Can also be adapted for the use of all unit 1 topics.
An exam question tailored to the Eduqas 9-1 GCSE Usa 1910-1929 topic. Focused on question b and immigration. Created as a PLC to encourage self / peer assessment as well as teacher assessment. Also includes DIRT targets.
A student work booklet comprising 15 pages of questions covering all 7 key questions. The booklet focuses on the key knowledge needed to pass the exam and covers the entire specification. When printed the booklet is ready for students to fill in and use as a revision tool.
A student work booklet comprising 32 pages of questions and activities covering all 7 key questions. The booklet focuses on the key knowledge needed to pass the exam and covers the entire specification. When printed the booklet is ready for students to fill in and use as a revision tool.
Knowledge Organisers cover all the basic information in the topics taught for GCSE. These Knowledge Organisers focus on the GCSE History (Eduqas) syllabus for the Changes in Entertainment and Leisure in Britain, c.500 to the present day topic.
There are 7 KO's in total
1.What have been the main developments in sport over time?
2. How have holiday patterns and travel changed over time?
3. How was society affected by developments in theatre, stage and screen over time?
4. How have musical tastes and dance patterns changed over time?
5. How have changing patterns in entertainment affected the lives of children over time?
6. Why have blood sports and other forms of cruelty been seen as entertainment over time?
7. Historical environment study of Blackpool
The KO's comprise some or all of the following:
- a key comparison of the three main historical eras studied
- key vocabulary
- Timeline / Chronology
A concise revision tool for students as soon as they begin the course.