For teaching OCR A Level Rebellion and Disorder in Tudor England 1485-1603 Henry VII Why did Henry VII face dynastic challenges? This lesson looks at the dynastic rebellions against Henry VII. This includes: Retrieval task starter - ‘Describe, Define, Date, Detail’ Henry VII’s claim to the throne - discussion of the Wars of the Roses and the Battle of Bosworth Field Lovell and Stafford 1486 Lambert Simnel 1487 Perkin Warbeck 1491-99 Also included: Accompanying work booklet to the lesson, with a wide range of fun activities! Fully resourced 2 hour lesson Notes on the causes, nature and impact of the three dynastic rebellions covered in this lesson Detailed teacher guidance notes Cover sheet for folders Two exam style questions Thanks for looking at this resource, and please check out my other Tudor Rebellion lessons and resources. Please review if you purchase!

For teaching OCR A Level Rebellion and Disorder in Tudor England 1485-1603 Why was the Tudor Period so rebellious? This lesson gives an overview on why the Tudor period was so rebellious and the different causes of rebellion. This includes: Frayer Model starter task (with answers) In dept discussions on the causes of rebellion Why age and gender made rebellion more likely (Edward VI, Mary I, Elizabeth I) using contemporary sources Analysing turning points in the cause of rebellion This is an excellent introductory lesson for students studying this course, and prepares them for further analysis of cause of rebellions. Also included: Accompanying work booklet to the lesson, with a wide range of fun activities! Fully resourced 2 hour lesson Detailed teacher guidance notes Thanks for looking at this resource, and please check out my other Tudor Rebellion lessons and resources. Please review if you purchase!

For teaching GCSE Edexcel 9-1 Medicine Through Time - British Sector on the Western Front This whole lesson plus resources (as a booklet, but can be easily adapted to be worksheets for exercise books) is an introduction for WW1 Medicine. This lesson looks at; What are trenches? How did we come to trench warfare? Analysing two letter extracts from Richard Smethurst, with a focus on medical conditions that can be ascertained from them Trench structure A selection of WW1 videos for making a mind-map about life in the trenches, including The Somme, Gas, Barbed Wire and more. The whole lesson has an underlying focus on medicine to encourage students to discuss and consider the medical conditions that may arise in the trenches. Please review if you purchase, and check out my other WW1 Medicine lessons!

For teaching A Level OCR Rebellion and Disorder under the Tudors 1485-1603 Elizabeth I Why was Ireland a major cause of rebellion under Elizabeth I? This lesson looks at Irish rebellions under Elizabeth I. This includes: Shane O’Neill 1558-67 Munster 1569-73 Geraldine 1579-83 Tyrone 1595-1603 The lesson covers: Retrieval starter task Elizabethan Ireland English control in Ireland Reasons why Ireland was a cause of unrest Causes, nature and impact of the 4 Irish rebellions Also included: Two exam questions with detailed planning for students. To what extent were the causes of Irish rebellion similar to those in England in the period 1485-1603? (25 marks) ‘Irish rebellions were a greater threat to Tudor governments than those in England.’ How far do you agree? (25 marks) The second question also includes examplar answers from the 2017 exam ranging from E-A*! Samples are provided from introduction, main paragraphs and conclusions and students will grade these using the mark scheme. Also included: Accompanying work booklet to the lesson, with a wide range of fun activities! Fully resourced 2 hour lesson Notes on the causes, nature and impact for all four rebellions Thanks for looking at this resource, and please check out my other Tudor Rebellion lessons and resources. Please review if you purchase!

For teaching 11-14s WW1. What was life like in the trenches? Whole lesson plus resources included. Students start with a key word-description match up, and also look at two letters by Richard Smethurst in the trenches, analysing them for key details. The main part of the lesson gets students to make notes/mind-map on life in the trenches using carefully selected videos (mostly Dan Snow’s fantastic WW1 Uncut series) and then writing a trench letter. Please review if you purchase, and take a look at my other WW1 lessons and resources.

For teaching 11-14s WW1. Whole lesson plus resources on the Schlieffen Plan. The lesson looks at what the German plan is (and gets students to come up with their own), and the failure of the Schlieffen Plan by analyising the source ‘Bravo, Belgium’. Students will then decide the most important reason for failure. Please review if you purchase, and check out my other WW1 lessons!

An interactive lesson for teaching 11-14s on the weapons of WW1. Students make their own Top Trump cards about 7 weapons (ranging from tanks, rifles and zeppelins), using the differentiated information sheets! All worksheets are provided - including the information sheets and the template for the Top Trumps. I printed the Top Trump templates onto cards and students were then able to play them in lesson, and take them home to share with family! Students really enjoyed this lesson and they gained an excellent understanding of the weapons. Please review if you purchase and check out my other resources.

For teaching Edexcel 9-1 Medicine Through Time 1250-present. Modern Medicine: Was DNA the biggest medical breakthrough of the twentieth century? This lesson covers the discovery of DNA and it’s impact on understanding of cause of disease. This lesson also covers the role of lifestyle factors on health and the case study of lung cancer. This includes: Glossary of key terms What is DNA Roles of Watson, Crick, Wilkins and Franklin in the discovery of DNA Differences between infectious and genetic diseases Lifestyle factors Impact of DNA on medicine Lung Cancer case study Also included: Accompanying differentiated work booklet to suit the needs of all students in your class! 20 question quiz plus answers based on the lesson Please note you will need the Hodder and Pearson textbooks for this lesson. Please review if you purchase, and check out my other Medicine Through Time resources!

For teaching Edexcel GCSE 9-1 Weimar Republic and Nazi Germany 1918-1939 Life in Nazi Germany How effective were Nazi policies towards women? This lesson looks at Nazi policies towards women.This includes: Propaganda poster source analysis starter task Women in the Weimar Republic Nazi views on women (Kinde, Küche, Kirche) Women, marriage and family Women and employment This lesson also includes the sources and interpretations from the 2019 exam (which was based on women). I was an examiner for this exam so this lesson includes an exam feedback PowerPoint created from my experience exam marking! This can be used as a teaching guide or used with students. Also included: Accompanying work booklet to the lesson, with a wide range of fun activities! 20 question quiz plus answers based on the lesson Part B for Paper 3 exam questions with sources and interpretations - 3a, 3b, 3c and 3d 3d exam question ‘how far you agree with interpretation…’ with AfL sheet Please review if you purchase, and check out my other Weimar and Nazi Germany resources.

Suitable for teaching 11-14 Can also be adapted for primary school. Whole lesson plus resources on the Triangular Slave Trade. Students understand the different journeys that made up the triangular slave trade by drawing it on a map, and they understand why the slave trade grew by looking at profits. Please review if you purchase, and check out my other slavery lessons and resources!

Suitable for teaching 11-14s Norman Conquest (can be adapted for primary). Whole lesson plus all differentiated resources needed on motte and bailey castles! Students will be answering the enquiry question: Why did William the Conqueror build so many castles? Students use Warwick Castle as a case study (fantastic if you go there on a trip), label a motte and bailey castle, look at how to attack and defend, and finally understand why William built so many castles around the country. A really fun and interactive lesson which students love. Please review if you purchase, and check out my other Norman Conquest resources.

Suitable for teaching 11-14s Whole lesson plus resources on the contenders for the throne in 1066. Looks at Harold Godwinson, Harald Hardrada, Edgar the Aetheling and William Duke of Normandy. Students look at the situation at the time of Edward the Confessor’s death, and why each contender has a claim to the throne, and what would make them a good/bad king. Includes all resources needed! Please review if you purchase and check out my other Norman Conquest resources.

17 question quiz with answers on the Causes of WW1. Can be used for revision or as a plenary activity.

Causes of WW1 Knowledge Organiser. Can be used for revision for students.

Suitable for teaching 11-14s Causes of WW1. This lesson focuses on imperialism and nationalism as causes of WW1. Whole lesson plus resources on imperialism and nationalism as causes of WW1. Includes differentiated source analysis, questions, and an overall judgement on the main cause of WW1. Includes a Blackadder clip! Please review if you purchase and check out my other WW1 resources.

Suitable for teaching 11-14 Causes of WW1. This lesson is on alliances and militarism. Whole lesson plus resources on alliances and militarism. Includes videos, source analysis and questions on militarism. Please review if you purchase and check out my other WW1 resources.

Suitable for teaching 11-14s on WW1 - Assassination of Franz Ferdinand. Whole lesson plus resources on the assassination of Franz Ferdinand. Students investigate the assassination by using a ‘Sarajevo Police Report’ using a video and differentiated information sheets. Plenary gets students to decide who they think is to blame for the assassination. Please review if you purchase and check out my other resources.

Suitable for teaching 11-14 on reasons why people signed up for WW1 - Why did people to go war? The whole lesson plus resources looks at why people signed up for WW1 using propaganda. The students will analyse examples of WW1 propaganda, understanding how this persuaded young men to join the war effort. If you purchase, please review and check out my other WW1 lessons.

Suitable for teaching 11-14s WW1 - Why did the Schlieffen Plan fail? Whole lesson plus all worksheets, this lesson looks at why the Schlieffen Plan failed. It encourages students to come up with their own plan in how to beat France and Russia, and then looks at the source ‘Bravo, Belgium’ for an explanation as to why it failed. The plenary asks students to decide what is the most important reason the plan failed. Please review if you purchase, and check out my other WW1 resources.