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Alfred the Great
A lesson for teaching 11-14 about ‘Why was Alfred the Great so great?’ This is part of the ‘Iron Age to Alfred’ Scheme of Work. This lesson is fully resourced.
Students will;
Evaluate how ‘great’ Alfred the Great really was.
Understand how ‘Great’ Alfred’s different choices were and prioritise them.
Describe the different achievements of Alfred the Great.
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Viking Britain
A lesson for teaching 11-14 about ‘How different was Viking England to Anglo-Saxon England before AD800?’ This is part of the ‘Iron Age to Alfred’ Scheme of Work. This lesson is fully resourced.
Students will;
Judge how different the two types of kingship in England were.
Describe how different Viking England was to Anglo-Saxon England.
Know the different impacts of the Viking Invasion.
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Anglo Saxon Britain
A lesson for teaching 11-14 about ‘What can artefacts teach us about the Anglo-Saxons?’ This is part of the ‘Iron Age to Alfred’ Scheme of Work. This lesson is fully resourced.
Students will;
Compare Anglo-Saxon England to Roman England.
Explain what artefacts reveal about the Anglo-Saxons.
Describe life in Anglo-Saxon England.
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Roman Britain
A lesson for teaching 11-14 about ‘What was life like in Roman Britain?’ This is part of the ‘Iron Age to Alfred’ Scheme of Work. This lesson is fully resourced.
Students will;
Explain how different Roman towns were to Iron Age towns using at least 2 examples.
Understand how Roman towns were different to Iron Age towns.
Describe different features of Roman Canterbury and recall 8-10 facts about Roman Britain.
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Historical Skills scheme of work
An entire scheme of work consisting of 5 lessons for teaching Historical skills. Save 25%!
Students will cover the following over 5 lessons;
Introduction to History - What is history, why is it important to study and key historical terminology
What do historians do - Looking at the role of a historian
Understanding chronology - Looking at chronology and understanding timelines
Primary and Secondary sources - How historians find out about the past using primary and secondary sources, also looking at different types of sources and anachronisms
Interpretations - Understanding why historians have different perspectives of the past
Ideal for Year 7 students who are starting History at secondary school! All lessons are fully resourced.
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Historical Interpretations
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.
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Careers in History display
This engaging display showcases various well-known individuals who have degrees in History, along with their current job titles. It’s designed to inspire students by highlighting the diverse career paths available to those who study history.
Primary and Secondary Sources
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
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Chronology
A lesson for teaching Year 7 about ‘Understanding Chronology’. This is part of the ‘Historical Skills’ Scheme of Work, used at the beginning of September for introducing students to studying History.
Students will:
Grasp the concept of chronology and its importance in history.
Learn to place historical events in a chronological sequence.
Understand and use timelines to visualise historical periods and events.
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What do historians do?
A lesson for teaching Year 7 about ‘What does a Historian do’? 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 role and tasks of a historian.
Learn about the skills and methods historians use to study the past.
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Introduction to History
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.
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Year 6 History Transition lesson
Year 6 History Transition Lesson designed to be delivered to Year 6 students who are doing a taster day or lesson.
This History lesson goes over;
What does History mean to you?
What Historical topics have you learnt so far and what topics would you like to learn about?
What will you be studying in Year 7 History at (chosen school)?
Why is History important - looking at historical quotes
Definition quiz of key terms (eg chronology, primary source, secondary source, century etc)
Activity with worksheet - looking at 5 inventions and having to…
Work out the order in which they were invented
Calculating centuries
Understanding significance and explaining which invention was the most significant and why
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Teacher Training | Introduction to teaching
I am a History teacher and Expert Lead in Education who trains History teachers on how to teach History.
Session 1: Introduction to teaching History
This is an introductory session for trainee teachers on how to teach History. This includes;
Why do we teach history?
Personal reflections on teaching history
How to enhance subject knowledge
KS3 National Curriculum
How should we teach KS3? What would you teach?
Also included:
PowerPoint presentation
Extra reading materials
Session resources
Session lesson plan
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GCSE American West | White Settlers REVISION
For teaching Edexcel GCSE 9-1 The American West c.1835-c.1895
Key Topic 2 White Settlers
This is a revision work booklet designed for a two hour lesson covering White Settlers. No additional resources are needed! This work booklet includes a range of activities, including multiple-choice quizzes, fill in the gap, card sorts and videos (all hyperlinked).
The topics covered are:
Reasons for Westward migration (Oregon Trail, Banking Crisis 1837, Manifest Destiny, Mormon Migration, California Gold Rush)
Donner Party
Impact of the American Civil War on migration
Homestead Act and Railroad Act 1862
Transcontinental Railroad
Exoduster Movement
Oklahoma Land Rush
Problems of farming on the plains and their solutions (including new technology)
Cattle trails and cow towns
Cowboys
Decline of the cattle industry
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GCSE American West | Plains Indians REVISION
**For teaching Edexcel GCSE 9-1 The American West c.1835-c.1895
Key Topic 1 Destruction of Plains Indians Way of Life
This is a revision work booklet designed for a two hour lesson covering the destruction of Plains Indians way of life. No additional resources are needed! This work booklet includes a range of activities, including multiple-choice quizzes, fill in the gap, card sorts and videos (all hyperlinked).
The topics covered are:
Who were the Plains Indians
Tribal structures
Importance of the buffalo
Plains Indians beliefs
US government policy and the Plains Indians
Causes of conflict
The Indian Wars
Extermination of the buffalo
Reservations and cultural and legal end of the Plains Indians
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GCSE Elizabeth | Queen, Government & Religion REVISION
For teaching Edexcel GCSE 9-1 Early Elizabethan England 1558-1588
Key Topic 1 Queen, Government and Religion
This a revision work booklet designed for two hours covering Queen, Government and Religion. This work booklet includes a range of activities, including multiple-choice quizzes, fill in the gap, card sorts and videos (all hyperlinked). No additional resources are needed!
Answers are included in the ‘notes’ section at the bottom of the slide, as well as any links to videos.
The topics covered are:
Elizabethan society
Elizabeth’s problems
Religious division in 1558
Challenges to the Religious Settlement
Why was Mary, Queen of Scots important?
Execution of Mary, Queen of Scots
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American West Key Topic 1 Revision Clock
For teaching Edexcel GCSE 9-1 The American West c1835-c1895
Key Topic 1 Revision Clock
GCSE Elizabeth I | Elizabeth's Problems
For teaching Edexcel GCSE 9-1 Early Elizabethan England 1558-88
Queen, Government and Religion
What was Elizabeth’s biggest problem?
This lesson looks at the problems Elizabeth I faced during the early years of her reign. This includes:
Elizabeth’s character and strengths
Gender
Marriage and succession
Threats from abroad
How to run the country
Religion
Making her people happy
Also included:
Accompanying work booklet to the lesson, with a wide range of fun activities!
20 question quiz with answers based on the lesson
Describe two features exam question
12 mark ‘explain why’ exam question with AfL sheet
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GCSE Elizabeth I | Elizabethan Society
For teaching Edexcel GCSE 9-1 Early Elizabethan England 1558-88
Queen, Government and Religion
Why was Elizabeth’s world complicated?
This is the first lesson of Early Elizabethan England. The lesson introduces the course and then looks at what Elizabethan society was like for Elizabeth I. This includes;
Introductory quiz on Tudor England
Who was Elizabeth I - family tree
Background to Elizabeth’s reign
Issues with religion
How was society structured
This was an outstanding graded lesson used for a formal observation!
Also included:
Accompanying work booklet to the lesson, with a wide range of fun activities!
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OCR Tudor Rebellions | Kett's and Western 1549
For teaching OCR A Level Rebellion and Disorder in Tudor England 1485-1603
Edward VI
How threatening was the Year of Commotion 1549 to the Tudor government?
This lesson looks at the Kett’s and Western Rebellions in 1549 under Edward VI. This includes:
Retrieval quiz starter task
Who was the Duke of Somerset?
Underlying problems in 1549
Causes of Kett’s and Western Rebellions
In depth look at the religious changes under Edward VI (New English Prayerbook) and why this was an issue for the Western rebels
How Kett’s Rebellion started
Nature of Kett’s and Western Rebellions
Impact of Kett’s and Western Rebellions
Also included:
Accompanying work booklet to the lesson, with a wide range of fun activities!
Fully resourced 2 hour lesson for teaching both Kett’s and Western Rebellion in 2 hours
Notes on the causes, nature and impact of both Kett’s and Western Rebellions 1549
Edward VI cover sheet for folders
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