Suitable for teaching KS3 Charles I and the English Civil War. This lesson goes through the start of the Civil War, and reasons for it, breaking it down into economic, political and religious causes, using a card sort which is sorted into a venn diagram. All worksheets are included that are needed at the end of the PowerPoint, with instructions. The lesson starts with a source which is a great discussion starter! Please check out my other Civil War resources, and review if you purchase!

Knowledge Organiser for WW1 Ideal for use as revision for students who are studying WW1! This knowledge organiser looks at life in the trenches and the Battle of the Somme. Please review if you purchase, and check out my other WW1 lessons and KS3 knowledge organisers!

For teaching Edexcel GCSE 9-1 Weimar Republic and Nazi Germany 1918-1939 Life in Nazi Germany Did the standards of living improve under the Nazi regime? This lesson looks at employment and living standards under the Nazis. This includes: Nazi policies to reduce unemployment, including labour service, autobahns, rearmament and invisible unemployment. Changes in the standard of living, especially of German workers. The Labour Front, Strength Through Joy, Beauty of Labour. Also included: Accompanying work booklet to the lesson, with a wide range of fun activities! 20 question quiz plus answers based on the lesson Explain why (12 marks) exam question with AfL sheet Please review if you purchase, and check out my other Weimar and Nazi Germany resources.

An introductory lesson about ‘What is History’ for Year 7 students. Perfect as the first lesson in September! All resources are included. Students will: Understand the definition and significance of history. Learn about different historical terminology. Engage in a discussion about why studying history is important. Your feedback is greatly appreciated! Please check out my other lessons and resources on my TES shop for more engaging and effective teaching materials.

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.

For teaching Edexcel GCSE 9-1 Superpower Relations and the Cold War 1941-1991 Revision lesson - Timeline of the Origins of the Cold War. The timeline analyses key events from 1945-1956 and assess how much tension each event caused. Please review if you purchase and check out my other Cold War lessons and 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!

**Whole lesson plus all resources needed for teaching 11-14s ‘How did the Nazi’s keep control of Germany through propaganda?’ ** Students will analyse a variety of Nazi propaganda methods through watching a video (with quiz) and looking at sources. At the end of the lesson, students will be able to plan an answer one of two differentiated questions; HA: ‘The use of propaganda was essential in helping the Nazis maintain control over the German people’. How far do you agree with this statement? LA: Explain how and why Hitler and the Nazis used propaganda. Please review if you purchase, and check out my other resources on my shop!

A display for the Edexcel 9-1 course on The American West 1835-1895 This is a great display which looks great in any classroom. Separated into three subtopics; Destructions of Plains Indians way of life White settlers Law and order The display includes; Key words Key people Key events Lots of pictures! Lettering is done in an American West ‘style’ for added style to your display board! Feedback is welcome.

A lesson for teaching Year 7 on ‘How do historians learn about the past’. This is part of the ‘Historical Skills’ Scheme of Work, used at the beginning of September for introducing students to studying History. Students will: Understand the various methods historians use to study the past. Learn about different types of historical sources. Understand the importance of reliability Be able to recognise anachronisms Your feedback is greatly appreciated! Please check out my other lessons and resources on my TES shop for more engaging and effective teaching materials.

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.

This whole lesson plus activities and resources looks at Hitler Youth Opposition Groups (Edelweiss Pirates, Swing Youth and White Rose) using a variety video clips and tasks. Includes optional source work for high ability students or perfect for a top set class! Suitable for 11-14s. Please check out my other Hitler Youth resources, feedback is welcome.

Worksheet for watching the film Titanic. Print on A3 for the best result! Students fill in the sheet as they watch the film - looks at: The differences between first and third class passengers (Rose and Jack) Problems with the lifeboats Problems they can see Who is to blame with a box to fill in on: Captain Smith, Bruce Ismay and Thomas Andrews Please review if you buy and check out my other resources!

Suitable for teaching KS3 Charles I and the English Civil War. Whole lesson looks at the battles of Civil War, with a particular emphasis on Marston Moor. The lesson includes differentiated tasks, such as a card sort of the battles either onto a timeline or on a map of the UK. Students also look at Marston Moor in detail and how it was fought. Please review if you purchase and check out my other Charles I and the English Civil War resources!

How tall are you compared to famous historical figures? This is one of my favourite displays I have made! 45 famous historical figures and their HEIGHTS! I have used this in a corridor and students, staff and even parents love comparing their heights to some of the most famous people in history. This is perfect for primary or secondary schools. All you need is a 2 metre ruler stick so you can accurately position the faces of the famous people. Included in this pack are: Pictures of all 45 people Labels showing their name and height Included are a huge range of historical figures; from science, literature, music, art, world leaders and more! It is great fun seeing students line up against famous historical people and comparing their heights. Feedback is welcome.

A lesson for teaching Year 7 about ‘Why are there different interpretations of the past?’ This is part of the ‘Historical Skills’ Scheme of Work, used at the beginning of September for introducing students to studying History. Students will: Understand that history can be interpreted in various ways. Learn the factors that lead to different historical interpretations. Develop critical thinking skills by examining multiple perspectives on historical events - specifically the Vikings. Your feedback is greatly appreciated! Please check out my other lessons and resources on my TES shop for more engaging and effective teaching materials.

For teaching Edexcel GCSE 9-1 Weimar and Nazi Germany 1918-1939 The Weimar Republic To what extent did the Ruhr Crisis and hyperinflation threaten the Weimar government? Students will look at the causes and effects of the Ruhr Crisis and hyperinflation in Weimar Germany in 1923. This lesson includes: Retrieval task starter (describe, define, date, detail) Causes of the Ruhr Crisis Consequences of the French and Belgian invasion of the Ruhr (hyperinflation) Challenges of 1923 summary Source analysis practice for the Ruhr Crisis and hyperinflation Introduction to interpretations for Paper 3 (what is the main difference… 4 marks) Also included: Accompanying work booklet to the lesson, with a wide range of fun activities! 20 question quiz plus answers based on the lesson 12 mark explain why exam style question with AfL sheet Please review if you purchase, and check out my other Weimar and Nazi Germany resources.

For teaching Edexcel GCSE 9-1 Weimar and Nazi Germany 1918-1939 The Weimar Republic How far had the Weimar Republic recovered from its earlier problems 1919-1923? Students will look at the the main work and achievements of Gustav Stresemann - focussing on his economic and foreign policy and assess how successfully this ‘fixed’ the Weimar Republic. This lesson includes: Gustav Stresemann source analysis (Gustav as an angel - my favourite source!) Who was Gustav Stresemann - his aims and objectives Economic recovery (Rentenmark, Dawes Plan, Young Plan) International recovery (Locano Pact, League of Nations, Kellog-Briand Pact) Also included: Accompanying work booklet to the lesson, with a wide range of fun activities! 20 question quiz plus answers based on the lesson Please review if you purchase, and check out my other Weimar and Nazi Germany resources.