Our resources have been written to a high standard and fine tuned in the classroom. The History Academy's goal is to share best practice at an affordable price so that you can focus on your own priorities. During my 34 years in challenging schools, I have published resources for Heinemann, Pearsons, Hodder, Folens, BBC and Boardworks. If you would like to receive updates, create your own customised bundle or join our team, then contact us via our Facebook or Linkedin pages.
Our resources have been written to a high standard and fine tuned in the classroom. The History Academy's goal is to share best practice at an affordable price so that you can focus on your own priorities. During my 34 years in challenging schools, I have published resources for Heinemann, Pearsons, Hodder, Folens, BBC and Boardworks. If you would like to receive updates, create your own customised bundle or join our team, then contact us via our Facebook or Linkedin pages.
Uncover the secrets of Tudor society with the History Academy’s exclusive discount bundle of history teaching resources!
Engage your students in a captivating journey through time, as they explore the multifaceted roles of women, the thrilling World of sports and entertainment and the intricate mechanisms of the Elizabethan Poor Law. These carefully crafted lessons are not just educational; they are a gateway to a World filled with intrigue and discovery.
What this discount bundle offers:
Step into the shoes of Tudor citizens through interactive activities and simulations.
Comprehensive Insights: Gain a deeper understanding of Tudor society’s inner workings through detailed analyses and discussions.
Engaging Content: Bring history to life with captivating visuals, engaging narratives, and thought-provoking exercises.
Critical Thinking Skills: Encourage students to think critically, analyse historical contexts and draw connections to the present day.
Cultivate Curiosity: Inspire a passion for history as students unravel the mysteries of the past and connect with the lives of Tudor people.
Don’t miss this opportunity to transform history education into an exciting and unforgettable experience for your students. Elevate your teaching with our discount bundle and watch as the past comes alive in your classroom!
If you like these resources or are simply curious and want to know more, then why not check out our other resources on similar topics in our TES shop. You can also follow ‘The History Academy’ on Instagram, X , YouTube and Facebook for the latest updates or even to get in touch and chat about how you have used this resource or to ask questions. We aim to produce cheap and affordable resources for the price of a good cup of coffee so that you can spend more time doing the things that you want. All our authors are paid the living wage so when you purchase our resources you are buying into our shared values of fair play and decency.
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This fun and interactive lesson has been designed to enhance students’ understanding of Tudor society by getting them to critically evaluate how far entertainment was linked to wealth and social status through a dynamic market place activity. Students can delve into this investigation in groups or independently by utilising information slides strategically placed around the classroom. By moving around the room, students can complete a tailored summary sheet designed specifically for this lesson, fostering a hands-on and immersive learning experience.
The topics covered in this lesson include theatre, dance, football, tournaments, games, bull and bear-baiting, cock-fighting, hunting, hawking, ball games, markets and fairs. We have included various support activities and tasks to cater to different learning needs. If you prefer to simplify or shorten the lesson, you can omit some of the slides.
When I have completed this lesson with my own classes, we have consolidated the learning with the continuum task, but we have included a fully supported extended writing task in the additional resource section along with a missing word activity, word search and a source analysis activity.
When you purchase this lesson you will be able to download a beautifully illustrated PowerPoint presentation with 39 slides. This include aims, objectives, differentiated outcomes, starters, plenaries, information slides, historical sources, templates, writing frames, missing word activities, heads and tails, word search, source analysis, and extended writing tasks. In short everything you would need to fully customise this lesson for your students.
The aims and objectives of this lesson are:
Theme: Tudor Society
Know: How did Tudor people relax and enjoy themselves?
Understand: What sports, games, poetry and drama were popular at this time?
Evaluate: How far were Tudor leisure pursuits linked to social class?
Skills: Source Analysis, Cause, Consequence & Collaboration
WILF – What Am I Looking For?
Can You Describe: Tudor sports and entertainments?
Can You Explain: What sports, games, poetry and drama were popular at this time?
Can You Evaluate: How far were Tudor leisure pursuits linked to social class?
If you like these resources, then why not check out our other resources on similar topics in our TES shop. You can also follow ‘The History Academy’ on Instagram, X , YouTube and Facebook for the latest updates or even to get in touch and chat about how you have used this resource or to ask questions. We aim to produce cheap and affordable resources for the price of a good cup of coffee so that you can spend more time doing the things that you want. All our authors are paid the living wage so when you purchase our resources you are buying into our shared values of fair play and decency.
Anyway, have fun and stay in touch via social media for the latest updates. Don’t forget to check out our YouTube Channel with over 600 free videos: @historyacademy
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Roy
This fun and interactive lesson has been designed to enhance students’ understanding of Medieval society by getting them to critically evaluate how far entertainment was linked to wealth and social status through a market place activity. You can set them off to investigate either in groups or by posting the information slides on your classroom walls and have them moving around the classroom, whilst completing the especially designed summary sheet we have created for this lesson.
The topics covered in this lesson include football, tournaments, board games, storytelling, poetry, riddles, bull and bear-baiting, cock-fighting, hunting, hawking, market and fairs. We have included various support activities and tasks to cater to different learning needs. If you prefer to simplify the lesson, you can omit the last two information slides and the second side of the summary sheet.
When I have completed this lesson with my own classes, we have consolidated the learning with the continuum task, but we have included a fully supported extended writing task in the additional resource section along with a source analysis task on ice skating and the use of AI for creating images for use in the classroom.
When you purchase this lesson you will be able to download a beautifully illustrated PowerPoint presentation with 39 slides. This include aims, objectives, differentiated outcomes, starters, plenaries, information slides, historical sources, templates, writing frames, missing word activities, heads and tails, word search, source analysis and extended writing tasks. In short everything you would need to fully customise this lesson for your students.
The aims and objectives of this lesson are:
Theme: Medieval Society
Know: How did Medieval people relax and enjoy themselves?
Understand: What sports, games, poetry and drama were popular at this time?
Evaluate: How far were Medieval leisure pursuits linked to social class?
Skills: Source Analysis, Cause, Consequence & Collaboration
WILF – What Am I Looking For?
Can You Describe: How to use a historical sources during an historical enquiry?
Can You Explain: What sports, games, poetry and drama were popular at this time?
Can You Evaluate: How far were Medieval leisure pursuits linked to social class?
This fun and interactive card sort lesson is designed to help your students compare and contrast the different ideas and approaches that both Hitler and Roosevelt took to tackle Great Depression in their countries. It can be used as a stand alone lesson or as a revision exercise at the end of a topic of work looking at both leaders. It includes a range of support and extension activities to help provide stretch and challenge for the range of ability.
When you purchase this lesson you will be able to download a two page Word document, which contains the cards to be sorted as well as an accompanying a 27 slide PowerPoint presentation. Both documents have been also uploaded a s PDFs just in case you do not have access to MIcrosoft Office.
The Word document has 4 headings labelled talking to people, tackling unemployment, trade unions and law courts, as well as 28 information slides to be sorted under them and an addition 8 extension slides.
The PowerPoint contains aims, objectives, differentiated outcomes, starters, plenaries, information slides, a continuum exercise, instruction slides, templates and writing frames.
If you are using this lesson to revise this topic, you could compete the card sort first and then use the information slides to feed back the answers to your students. Alternatively, if you are introducing this topic to your students, you can complete the card sort after you have reviewed the similarities and differences between the two leaders on the key areas of discussion.
The aims and objectives of this lesson are:
Theme: The Great Depression, 1929 - 1939
Know: How did Hitler and Roosevelt try to put their countries back to work?
Understand: The different approaches that the two leaders took to save their countries?
Evaluate: What were the similarities in their approaches?
Skills: Source Analysis, Cause, Consequence & Collaboration
WILF – What Am I Looking For?
Can You Describe: How both Hitler and Roosevelt tried to tackle the Great Depression?
Can You Explain: The different approaches both leaders took to save their countries?
Can You Evaluate: What were the similarities in their approaches?
If you like these resources, then why not check out our other resources on similar topics in our TES shop, such as life in a Medieval town. You can also follow ‘The History Academy’ on Instagram, X , YouTube and Facebook for the latest updates or even to get in touch and chat about how you have used this resource or to ask questions. We aim to produce cheap and affordable resources for the price of a good cup of coffee so that you can spend more time doing the things that you want. All our authors are paid the living wage so when you purchase our resources you are buying into our shared values of fair play and decency. Anyway, have fun and stay in touch via social media for the latest updates. Don’t forget to check out our YouTube Channel with over 600 free videos: @historyacademy
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These fun and interactive revision cards have been designed to be used with GCSE History courses covering the The Elizabethan Age, 1558-1603. The cover the following topics:
Queen, Government and Religion 1558 -69
Challenges to Elizabeth at Home and Abroad 1569 - 1588
Education and Leisure
Age of Exploration
The problem of the poor
When you purchase this resource, you will be able to download a fully editable document in microsoft publisher, that has also been uploaded as a PDF. When printed off you will have 6 pages of revision cards and their sample answers. If printed off in publisher on back to back, the answers will be on the reverse of the questions. In total there are 14 revision cards, which can be cut out and kept together as a pack of cards for students to either test themselves, each other or with their friends and relatives.
Each card asks the students to describe two features of a topic, the reverse side contains two potential answers. Which could be used for revision or to test the student. Please see the preview for more information.
The aims and objectives of this resource are:
Identify Key Features: By the end of the lesson, students will be able to identify and describe two key features of significant topics within The Elizabethan Age, 1558-1603, as outlined on the revision cards.
Apply Knowledge: Students will demonstrate their understanding by formulating two potential answers to the prompts on each revision card, showcasing their ability to recall and apply historical information effectively.
Engage in Interactive Revision: Through the use of the revision cards, students will actively participate in self-assessment, peer collaboration, and family-friendly quizzes to reinforce their learning and test their comprehension of the material.
If you like these resources, then why not check out our other resources on similar topics in our TES shop, such as life in a Medieval town. You can also follow ‘The History Academy’ on Instagram, X , YouTube and Facebook for the latest updates or even to get in touch and chat about how you have used this resource or to ask questions. We aim to produce cheap and affordable resources for the price of a good cup of coffee so that you can spend more time doing the things that you want. All our authors are paid the living wage so when you purchase our resources you are buying into our shared values of fair play and decency. Anyway, have fun and stay in touch via social media for the latest updates. Don’t forget to check out our YouTube Channel with over 600 free videos: @historyacademy
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Delve into Medieval history with these fun and interactive resources which look at the historical significance of Magna Carta and the events and personalities that led up to it.
The first lesson looks at the problems facing Medieval Kings and can also been used as an introduction to Henry II and the murder of Thomas Becket. The second lesson gets students to evaluate the personality of King John through historical sources to help set the scene for Magna Carta. Meanwhile, the third lesson looks at the key events led up to it being signed, its terms and gets students to assess its historical significance through a source analysis.
For more information, please see the detailed previews and resource descriptions.
If you like these resources, then why not check out our other resources on similar topics in our TES shop, such as life in a Medieval town. You can also follow ‘The History Academy’ on Instagram, X , YouTube and Facebook for the latest updates or even to get in touch and chat about how you have used this resource or to ask questions. We aim to produce cheap and affordable resources for the price of a good cup of coffee so that you can spend more time doing the things that you want. All our authors are paid the living wage so when you purchase our resources you are buying into our shared values of fair play and decency. Anyway, have fun and stay in touch via social media for the latest updates. Don’t forget to check out our YouTube Channel with over 600 free videos: @historyacademy
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Delve into the reign of King John 1199 - 1216 and explore his personality, character and his ability to govern through these carefully selected historical sources. The twin purpose of this lesson is to develop students ability to infer and evaluate historical sources for their usefulness as well as set the scene for Magna Carta in 1215. The lesson begins by setting the scene and the terms of the historical debate on whether he was ‘evil’ or simply presented in that way by the chroniclers because he fell out with the Church. Students can then use the outcome from their investigation to cast their vote on the plenary continuum on his ability to govern or follow up with some consolidation questions.
We have also added in support for an assessment question on ‘which source do you think is the most reliable to an historian on the reign of King John,’ using the CCCJ Model. Please see the detailed preview. At each stage, students are supported with templates which can used to model how to infer with the class and write a CCCJ model answer using NOP.
When you purchase this lesson, you will be able to download a three page worksheet which contains the historian sources and questions, as well as a 36 slide PowerPoint. Both have also been uploaded as PDFs. The PowerPoint contains aims, objectives, differentiated outcomes, starters, plenaries, video links, historical sources, information slides, templates, a word search, optional homeworksm continuum and questions. Basically, everything that you will need.
The aims and objectives of this source lesson are:
Theme: Was King John a bad King?
Know: Who was King John and how did he govern?
Understand: How has King John been represented by people in the past?
Evaluate: Sources for their reliability using the CCCJ
Skills: Source Analysis, Cause, Consequence & Collaboration
WILF – What Am I Looking For?
Can You Describe: Who was King John and how did he govern?
Can You Explain: How has King John been represented by people in the past?
Can You Evaluate: Sources for their reliability and trustworthiness using CCCJ?
If you like this resource, then why not check out our other resources on similar topics in our TES shop, such as life in a Medieval town. You can also follow ‘The History Academy’ on Instagram, X , YouTube and Facebook for the latest updates or even to get in touch and chat about how you have used this resource or to ask questions. We aim to produce cheap and affordable resources for the price of a good cup of coffee so that you can spend more time doing the things that you want. All our authors are paid the living wage so when you purchase our resources you are buying into our shared values of fair play and decency. Anyway, have fun and stay in touch via social media for the latest updates. Don’t forget to check out our YouTube Channel with over 600 free videos: @historyacademy
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Roy
This outstanding resource gets students to analyse a series of carefully selected historical sources on describing how King John ruled England from 1199 to 1216. The lesson begins by setting the scene and the terms of the historical debate on whether he was ‘evil’ or simply presented in that way by the chroniclers because he fell out with the Church. Students can then use the outcome from their investigation to cast their vote on the plenary consolidation continuum or follow up with some questions.
We have also added in support for an assessment question on 'How useful is Source M to a historian trying to assess how evil King John was 1199 - 1216, using the CCCJ Model. Please see the detailed preview. At each stage, students are supported with templates which can used to model how to infer with the class or write a CCCJ model answer using NOP.
When you purchase this lesson, you will be able to download a three page worksheet which contains the historian sources and questions, as well as a 36 slide PowerPoint. Both have also been uploaded as PDFs. The PowerPoint contains aims, objectives, differentiated outcomes, starters, plenaries, video links, historical sources, information slides, templates, a word search, optional homeworksm continuum and questions. Basically, everything that you will need.
The aims and objectives of this source lesson are:
Theme: Was King John a bad King?
Know: Who was King John and how did he govern?
Understand: How has King John been represented by people in the past?
Evaluate: Sources for their usefulness using the CCCJ
Skills: Source Analysis, Cause, Consequence & Collaboration
WILF – What Am I Looking For?
Can You Describe: Who was King John and how did he govern?
Can You Explain: How has King John been represented by people in the past?
Can You Evaluate: Sources for their reliability and trustworthiness using CCCJ?
If you like this resource, then why not check out our other resources on similar topics in our TES shop, such as life in a Medieval town. You can also follow ‘The History Academy’ on Instagram, X , YouTube and Facebook for the latest updates or even to get in touch and chat about how you have used this resource or to ask questions. We aim to produce cheap and affordable resources for the price of a good cup of coffee so that you can spend more time doing the things that you want. All our authors are paid the living wage so when you purchase our resources you are buying into our shared values of fair play and decency. Anyway, have fun and stay in touch via social media for the latest updates. Don’t forget to check out our YouTube Channel with over 600 free videos: @historyacademy
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Roy
Embark on a captivating journey through history with our immersive and interactive resources dedicated to exploring the Peasants’ Revolt of 1381. Our meticulously crafted materials cater to a wide range of learning abilities, while also featuring specially tailored resources for students with SEND requirements.
Delve into key aspects of the Peasants’ Revolt, including its causes, chronological events, and the enduring impact it had through engaging activities such as Card Sorts, Diamond 9, and Market Place Activities. These dynamic resources are designed to foster collaboration among students and enhance their literacy and critical thinking skills in an enjoyable and interactive learning journey.
For more information, then please see teh detailed preview for each resource. Our pricing reflects our policy of providing resources at an affordable price. Which ever route you decide to follow through our resource there is more than enough to keep your students going for between 4 to 5 lessons.
If you like this resource, then why not check out our other resources on similar topics in our TES shop, such as life in a Medieval town. You can also follow ‘The History Academy’ on Instagram, X , YouTube and Facebook for the latest updates or even to get in touch and chat about how you have used this resource or to ask questions. We aim to produce cheap and affordable resources for the price of a good cup of coffee so that you can spend more time doing the things that you want. All our authors are paid the living wage so when you purchase our resources you are buying into our shared values of fair play and decency. Anyway, have fun and stay in touch via social media for the latest updates. Don’t forget to check out our YouTube Channel with over 600 free videos: @historyacademy
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Immerse yourself in history with these captivating and interactive card sorting activities. Explore the crucial events that precipitated the downfall of the feudal system in England and the rise of the freeborn Englishman concept. Ignite stimulating discussions and enrich historical knowledge with these engaging educational resources, meticulously crafted to sharpen your students’ analytical thinking abilities as they delve into the ‘short’ and ‘long’ term impacts of the Peasants’ Revolt in 1381.
Both lessons come with an accompanying PowerPoint that contains aims, objectives, differentiated outcomes, information slides, historical sources, tasks, activities, along with templates and writing frames to support an extended answer.
Please see the detailed preview for more information. Whilst pricing these resources we added 50p so that you would effectively get buy one, get one free.
The aims and objectives of this lesson are:
Theme: Medieval Society
Know: Why did the peasants revolt in 1381?
Understand: What roles did religious, social, economic and political factors play?
Evaluate: What was the most important cause of the Peasants’ Revolt in 1381?
Skills: Source Analysis, Cause, Consequence & Collaboration
WILF – What Am I Looking For?
Can You Describe: Why the peasants revolted in 1381?
Can You Explain: What roles did religious, social, political and money factors play?
Can You Evaluate: What was the most important cause of the Peasants’ Revolt in 1381?
If you like this resource, then why not check out our other resources on similar topics in our TES shop, such as life in a Medieval town. You can also follow ‘The History Academy’ on Instagram, X , YouTube and Facebook for the latest updates or even to get in touch and chat about how you have used this resource or to ask questions. We aim to produce cheap and affordable resources for the price of a good cup of coffee so that you can spend more time doing the things that you want. All our authors are paid the living wage so when you purchase our resources you are buying into our shared values of fair play and decency. Anyway, have fun and stay in touch via social media for the latest updates. Don’t forget to check out our YouTube Channel with over 600 free videos: @historyacademy
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Roy
Dive into a diverse array of interactive activities, including card sorts, diamond 9 exercises, and a dynamic Market Place Activity, designed to make learning about the Peasants’ Revolt both fun and educational.
All our resources have been carefully written to help develop your students critical historical skills, whilst catering to the full range of ability.
When deciding upon the price we decided to only charge 50p more for them all, so in effect if you buy one, you can download them all, so you can look at the causes of the Peasants Revolt in a variety of ways with your students.
The aims and objectives of these resources are:
Theme: Medieval Society
Know: Why did the peasants revolt in 1381?
Understand: What roles did religious, social, economic and political factors play?
Evaluate: What was the most important cause of the Peasants’ Revolt in 1381?
Skills: Source Analysis, Cause, Consequence & Collaboration
WILF – What Am I Looking For?
Can You Describe: Why the peasants revolted in 1381?
Can You Explain: What roles did religious, social, political and money factors play?
Can You Evaluate: What was the most important cause of the Peasants’ Revolt in 1381?
If you like this resource, then why not check out our other resources on similar topics in our TES shop, such as life in a Medieval town. You can also follow ‘The History Academy’ on Instagram, X , YouTube and Facebook for the latest updates or even to get in touch and chat about how you have used this resource or to ask questions. We aim to produce cheap and affordable resources for the price of a good cup of coffee so that you can spend more time doing the things that you want. All our authors are paid the living wage so when you purchase our resources you are buying into our shared values of fair play and decency. Anyway, have fun and stay in touch via social media for the latest updates. Don’t forget to check out our YouTube Channel with over 600 free videos: @historyacademy
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Roy
Dive into history with this fun engaging and interactive Market Place Activity on the causes of the Peasants’ Revolt in 1381! Designed to enhance your students’ critical thinking skills, this activity focuses on exploring the social, political, economic, and religious causes behind the Peasants’ Revolt in 1381. Uncover the pivotal moments that led to the collapse of the feudal system in England and the emergence of the concept of the freeborn Englishman. Spark insightful discussions and deepen historical understanding with this thought-provoking educational tool. Once the gather and share has been completed, students can consolidate their learning through a number of tasks including a heads, thinking skills review triangle and tails and extended writing tasks.
When you purchase this lesson, you will be able to download 33 slide PowerPoint that contains aims, objectives, differentiated outcomes, information slides and historical sources for the gather and share exercise, writing frames ad templates to supported the extended writing task, summary sheets, starters, plenaries and additional activities such as word searches, heads and tails. For your convenience this lesson has also been uploaded as a PDF. Please see the detailed preview for more information.
The aims and objectives of this lesson are:
Theme: Medieval Society
Know: Why did the peasants revolt in 1381?
Understand: What roles did religious, social, economic and political factors play?
Evaluate: What was the most important cause of the Peasants’ Revolt in 1381?
Skills: Source Analysis, Cause, Consequence & Collaboration
WILF – What Am I Looking For?
Can You Describe: Why the peasants revolted in 1381?
Can You Explain: What roles did religious, social, political and money factors play?
Can You Evaluate: What was the most important cause of the Peasants’ Revolt in 1381?
If you like this resource, then why not check out our other resources on similar topics in our TES shop, such as life in a Medieval town. You can also follow ‘The History Academy’ on Instagram, X , YouTube and Facebook for the latest updates or even to get in touch and chat about how you have used this resource or to ask questions. We aim to produce cheap and affordable resources for the price of a good cup of coffee so that you can spend more time doing the things that you want. All our authors are paid the living wage so when you purchase our resources you are buying into our shared values of fair play and decency. Anyway, have fun and stay in touch via social media for the latest updates. Don’t forget to check out our YouTube Channel with over 600 free videos: @historyacademy
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Roy
Dive into history with this engaging and interactive Diamond 9 activity! Designed to enhance your students’ critical thinking skills, this activity focuses on exploring the social, political, economic, and religious causes behind the Peasants’ Revolt in 1381. Uncover the pivotal moments that led to the collapse of the feudal system in England and the emergence of the concept of the freeborn Englishman. Spark insightful discussions and deepen historical understanding with this thought-provoking educational tool.
This Diamond 9 activity will work alongside any mainstream text book or powerpoint on this topic. Students can sort the cards into their short and long term causes as well as the social, political, economic and religious causes of the Peasants Revolt. This lesson is aimed at middle and higher ability students, if you
When you purchase this lesson, you will be able to download a single page word document, which contains 10 cards to be sorted, along with their instructions. You will also be able to download an accompanying PowerPoint, that has been designed to facilitate the card sorts and help consolidate the learning through an extended answer on what were the main causes of the Peasants Revolt in 1381. It also contains a word search, starters, plenaries, heads and tails task and writing frames and tempates. If you need a worksheet and more detailed information slides because you haven’t got a text book, them you can purchase the premium version of this lesson, which contains everything for an extra £1 from this link: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/-13068619
The aims and objectives of this lesson are:
Theme: Medieval Society
Know: Why did the peasants revolt in 1381?
Understand: What roles did religious, social, economic and political factors play?
Evaluate: What was the most important cause of the Peasants’ Revolt in 1381?
Skills: Source Analysis, Cause, Consequence & Collaboration
WILF – What Am I Looking For?
Can You Describe: Why the peasants revolted in 1381?
Can You Explain: What roles did religious, social, political and money factors play?
Can You Evaluate: What was the most important cause of the Peasants’ Revolt in 1381?
If you like this resource, then why not check out our other resources on similar topics in our TES shop, such as life in a Medieval town. You can also follow ‘The History Academy’ on Instagram, X , YouTube and Facebook for the latest updates or even to get in touch and chat about how you have used this resource or to ask questions. We aim to produce cheap and affordable resources for the price of a good cup of coffee so that you can spend more time doing the things that you want. All our authors are paid the living wage so when you purchase our resources you are buying into our shared values of fair play and decency. Anyway, have fun and stay in touch via social media for the latest updates. Don’t forget to check out our YouTube Channel with over 600 free videos: @historyacademy
Kind Regards
Roy
Dive into history with this engaging and interactive Diamond 9 activity! Designed to enhance your students’ critical thinking skills, this activity focuses on exploring the social, political, economic, and religious causes behind the Peasants’ Revolt in 1381. Uncover the pivotal moments that led to the collapse of the feudal system in England and the emergence of the concept of the freeborn Englishman. Spark insightful discussions and deepen historical understanding with this thought-provoking educational tool.
This Diamond 9 activity will work alongside any mainstream text book or powerpoint on this topic. Students can sort the cards into their short and long term causes as well as the social, political, economic and religious causes of the Peasants Revolt. This lesson is aimed at middle and higher ability students, if you
When you purchase this lesson, you will be able to download a single page word document, which contains 10 cards to be sorted, along with their instructions. You will also be able to download an accompanying PowerPoint, that has been designed to facilitate the card sorts and help consolidate the learning through an extended answer on what were the main causes of the Peasants Revolt in 1381. It also contains a word search, starters, plenaries, heads and tails task and writing frames and tempates. If you need a worksheet and more detailed information slides because you haven’t got a text book, them you can purchase the premium version of this lesson, which contains everything for an extra £1 from this link: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/-13068619
The aims and objectives of this lesson are:
Theme: Medieval Society
Know: Why did the peasants revolt in 1381?
Understand: What roles did religious, social, economic and political factors play?
Evaluate: What was the most important cause of the Peasants’ Revolt in 1381?
Skills: Source Analysis, Cause, Consequence & Collaboration
WILF – What Am I Looking For?
Can You Describe: Why the peasants revolted in 1381?
Can You Explain: What roles did religious, social, political and money factors play?
Can You Evaluate: What was the most important cause of the Peasants’ Revolt in 1381?
If you like this resource, then why not check out our other resources on similar topics in our TES shop, such as life in a Medieval town. You can also follow ‘The History Academy’ on Instagram, X , YouTube and Facebook for the latest updates or even to get in touch and chat about how you have used this resource or to ask questions. We aim to produce cheap and affordable resources for the price of a good cup of coffee so that you can spend more time doing the things that you want. All our authors are paid the living wage so when you purchase our resources you are buying into our shared values of fair play and decency. Anyway, have fun and stay in touch via social media for the latest updates. Don’t forget to check out our YouTube Channel with over 600 free videos: @historyacademy
Kind Regards
Roy
Dive into the social, political, economic, and religious factors that caused the Peasants’ Revolt through this fun and interactive lesson that is designed to get your students collaborating and developing their critical thinking skills.
After reviewing the slides and the accompanying worksheet, students participate in a hands-on card sorting activity that allows them to categorise causes chronologically or by long-term, short-term, political, economic, social, or religious influences behind the Peasants’ Revolt.
This versatile lesson is suitable for all learners, offering extension activities for those seeking a challenge and differentiated tasks to support diverse learning styles. Whether integrated into a Medieval society curriculum or used as a standalone lesson, this resource provides a comprehensive exploration of the complexities surrounding this pivotal moment in history.
When you purchase this version of this lesson you will be able to download a 30 slide PowerPoint Presentation, a 3 page worksheet and a sine page card sort. If you already have a textbook and Powerpoint on this topic, then you can purchase the card sort separately: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-11362060
The Powerpoint contains aims, objectives, differentiated outcomes, starters, plenaries, information slides, historical sources, thinking skills activities, built around the card sort, writing frames, templates, word searches and heads and tailed activities. The worksheet mirrors the information, historical sources and activities in the PowerPoint. Meanwhile the card sort contains 10 highlighly versatile cards that have been designed to be sorted either chronologically, by short and long term causes or social, political, economic and religious factors. Please see the detailed preview for more information.
The aims and objectives of this lesson are:
Theme: Medieval Society
Know: Why did the peasants revolt in 1381?
Understand: What roles did religious, social, economic and political factors play?
Evaluate: What was the most important cause of the Peasants’ Revolt in 1381?
Skills: Source Analysis, Cause, Consequence & Collaboration
WILF – What Am I Looking For?
Can You Describe: Why the peasants revolted in 1381?
Can You Explain: What roles did religious, social, political and money factors play?
Can You Evaluate: What was the most important cause of the Peasants’ Revolt in 1381?
Dive into an immersive journey through Medieval law and order with this dynamic gather and share lesson. Investigate the roots of our contemporary criminal justice system while uncovering the motivations behind the fear of breaking the law in Medieval times. This adaptable lesson is suitable for students of all ability levels, offering enriching extension activities for advanced learners and tailored tasks to support and challenge every student. Whether integrated into a Medieval society curriculum or utilized independently for citizenship or law studies, this resource guarantees a rewarding educational experience for all. Designed to promote active engagement, collaboration, and movement, this lesson encourages students to step out of their seats, interact, and share insights
When you purchase this lesson, you will be able to download a 34 side PowerPoint Presentation, that has also been uploaded as a PDF should you want to upload it to your schools virtual learning environment. The PowerPoint contains aims, objectives, differentiated outcomes, starters, plenaries, information slides, historical sources, writing frames and templates to help your students make appropriate notes. We have also included a heads and tails activitiy for foundation students and a Venn diagram activtity with appropriate video clip for your more able students. Please see the detailed preview for more information.
The aims and objectives of this lesson are:
Theme: Medieval Society
Know: How were crimes investigated and punished?
Understand: Why trial by jury was fairer than trial by ordeal?
Analyse: Why were Medieval people afraid of breaking the law?
Skills: Source Analysis, Cause, Consequence, Citizenship
WILF – What Am I Looking For?
Can You Describe: How were criminals caught, investigated and punished?
Can You Explain: Why trial by jury was fairer than trial by ordeal?
Can You Evaluate: Why Medieval people were afraid of breaking the law?
If you like this resource, then why not check out our other resources on similar topics in our TES shop, such as life in a Medieval town. You can also follow ‘The History Academy’ on Instagram, X , YouTube and Facebook for the latest updates or even to get in touch and chat about how you have used this resource or to ask questions. We aim to produce cheap and affordable resources for the price of a good cup of coffee so that you can spend more time doing the things that you want. All our authors are paid the living wage so when you purchase our resources you are buying into our shared values of fair play and decency. Anyway, have fun and stay in touch via social media for the latest updates. Don’t forget to check out our YouTube Channel with over 600 free videos: @historyacademy
Kind Regards
Roy
Embark on an engaging and interactive journey into Medieval law and order with this captivating marketplace lesson. Explore the origins of our modern criminal justice system while unraveling the reasons why people were afraid of breaking the law. This versatile lesson caters to learners of all levels, offering extension activities for advanced students and differentiated tasks to provide both challenge and support. Whether integrated into a Medieval society curriculum or used as a standalone lesson for citizenship or law studies, this resource promises an enriching educational experience for all. It is designed to get your students out of their places, moving around, collaborating and sharing.
When you purchase this lesson, you will be able to download a 34 side PowerPoint Presentation, that has also been uploaded as a PDF should you want to upload it to your schools virtual learning environment. The PowerPoint contains aims, objectives, differentiated outcomes, starters, plenaries, information slides, historical sources, writing frames and templates to help your students make appropriate notes. We have also included a heads and tails activitiy for foundation students and a Venn diagram activtity with appropriate video clip for your more able students. Please see the detailed preview for more information.
The aims and objectives of this lesson are:
Theme: Medieval Society
Know: How were crimes investigated and punished?
Understand: Why trial by jury was fairer than trial by ordeal?
Analyse: Why were Medieval people afraid of breaking the law?
Skills: Source Analysis, Cause, Consequence, Citizenship
WILF – What Am I Looking For?
Can You Describe: How were criminals caught, investigated and punished?
Can You Explain: Why trial by jury was fairer than trial by ordeal?
Can You Evaluate: Why Medieval people were afraid of breaking the law?
If you like this resource, then why not check out our other resources on similar topics in our TES shop, such as life in a Medieval town. You can also follow ‘The History Academy’ on Instagram, X , YouTube and Facebook for the latest updates or even to get in touch and chat about how you have used this resource or to ask questions. We aim to produce cheap and affordable resources for the price of a good cup of coffee so that you can spend more time doing the things that you want. All our authors are paid the living wage so when you purchase our resources you are buying into our shared values of fair play and decency. Anyway, have fun and stay in touch via social media for the latest updates. Don’t forget to check out our YouTube Channel with over 600 free videos: @historyacademy
Kind Regards
Roy
Enhance your students learning experience with this fun and interactive exploration into the historical evolution of policing and the criminal justice system in Britain, starting from its Medieval roots. This dynamic lesson is specifically crafted to engage learners of all levels by offering a variety of extension activities and differentiated tasks that encourage depth and critical thinking. Whether integrated into a broader unit on Medieval society and Henry II or utilized as a standalone lesson in citizenship or law studies, this resource is meticulously designed to enhance students’ cognitive abilities and enrich their comprehension of the progression of law and order in Britain.
When you purchase this lesson you will be able to download a 41 slide PowerPoint Presentation, a 6 page worksheet as well as copies of both saved as PDF files. The PowerPoint contains aims, objectives, differentiated outcomes, starters, plenaries, information slides, links to video clips, historical sources, templates, writing frames, word searches, heads and tails, missing word and extended writing tasks and activities. We have thrown the book at this important topic to make sure that there is something for everyone in a format that you can easily customise for your students. Please see the detailed preview for more information. The aims and objectives of this lesson are:
Theme: Medieval Society Know: How crimes were detected and criminals punished in Medieval times?
Understand: Why trial by jury was fairer than trial by ordeal? Evaluate: Why Medieval justice was harsh? Skills: Source Analysis, Cause, Consequence, Citizenship
WILF – What Am I Looking For?
Can You Describe: How crimes were detected and criminals punished in Medieval times?
Can You Explain:
Why Henry II reformed the judicial system?
Can You Evaluate: Why Medieval punishments were harsh on criminals?
If you like this resource, then why not check out our other resources on similar topics in our TES shop, such as life in a Medieval town. You can also follow ‘The History Academy’ on Instagram, X , YouTube and Facebook for the latest updates or even to get in touch and chat about how you have used this resource or to ask questions. We aim to produce cheap and affordable resources for the price of a good cup of coffee so that you can spend more time doing the things that you want. All our authors are paid the living wage so when you purchase our resources you are buying into our shared values of fair play and decency. Anyway, have fun and stay in touch via social media for the latest updates. Don’t forget to check out our YouTube Channel with over 600 free videos: @historyacademy
Kind Regards
Roy
Embark on an engaging and interactive learning journey through the historical development of policing and the criminal justice system in Britain from its Medieval origins with this dynamic lesson. Tailored to cater to learners of all abilities, this lesson offers a range of extension activities and differentiated tasks to provide both depth and challenge. Whether as part of a programme of study on Medieval society and Henry II or as a standalone lesson in citizenship or law, this resource is designed to develop students thinking skills and deepen their understanding of the evolution of law and order in Britain.
When you purchase this lesson you will be able to download a 40 slide PowerPoint Presentation, a 6 page worksheet as well as copies of both saved as PDF files. The PowerPoint contains aims, objectives, differentiated outcomes, starters, plenaries, information slides, links to video clips, historical sources, templates, writing frames, word searches, heads and tails, missing word and extended writing tasks and activities. We have thrown the book at this important topic to make sure that there is something for everyone in a format that you can easily customise for your students. Please see the detailed preview for more information.
The aims and objectives of this lesson are:
Theme: Medieval Society
Know: How crimes were detected and criminals punished in Medieval times?
Understand: Why trial by jury was fairer than trial by ordeal?
Evaluate: Why Medieval justice was harsh?
Skills: Source Analysis, Cause, Consequence, Citizenship
WILF – What Am I Looking For?
Can You Describe: How crimes were detected and criminals punished in Medieval times?
Can You Explain: Why Henry II reformed the judicial system?
Can You Evaluate: Why Medieval punishments were harsh on criminals?
If you like this resource, then why not check out our other resources on similar topics in our TES shop, such as life in a Medieval town. You can also follow ‘The History Academy’ on Instagram, X , YouTube and Facebook for the latest updates or even to get in touch and chat about how you have used this resource or to ask questions. We aim to produce cheap and affordable resources for the price of a good cup of coffee so that you can spend more time doing the things that you want. All our authors are paid the living wage so when you purchase our resources you are buying into our shared values of fair play and decency.
Anyway, have fun and stay in touch via social media for the latest updates. Don’t forget to check out our YouTube Channel with over 600 free videos: @historyacademy
Kind Regards
Roy
Dive into the Medieval period with this engaging and interactive lesson! Explore the bustling towns of the past and discover the crucial role Guilds played in promoting trade and commerce. Through thought-provoking activities, learners will analyse the reasons behind the success of Medieval towns, the organisation of Guilds and their impact on trade and the economy. This lesson is aimed at the full spectrum of learners, all the tasks and activities have been supported with differentiated tasks and activities to support all students on their historical journey through the working lives of Medieval craftsmen and women.
Upon purchasing this lesson, you will gain access to a comprehensive educational package. This includes a 37-slide PowerPoint Presentation, a three-page Word worksheet, and an additional support page tailored for foundation students. The PowerPoint features clear aims, objectives, diverse outcomes, informative slides, historical sources, templates, writing frames, interactive tasks like heads and tails, fill-in-the-blank exercises, questions, video links, as well as engaging starters and plenaries. Both worksheets align closely with the PowerPoint content and activities. For convenience, all materials are also provided in PDF format. Kindly refer to the detailed preview for more insights.
The aims and objectives of this lesson are:
Theme: Medieval Society
Know: What was it like to work in a Medieval town?
Understand: How did the Guilds control the quality of goods that were made?
Evaluate: Why were Medieval towns good for trade?
Skills: Source Analysis, Cause, Consequence & Collaboration
WILF – What Am I Looking For?
Can You Describe: What was it like to work in a Medieval town?
Can You Explain: How did the Guilds control the quality of goods being made?
Can You Evaluate: Why were Medieval towns successful?
If you like this resource, then why not check out our other resources on similar topics in our TES shop, such as life in a Medieval town. You can also follow ‘The History Academy’ on Instagram, X , YouTube and Facebook for the latest updates or even to get in touch and chat about how you have used this resource or to ask questions. We aim to produce cheap and affordable resources for the price of a good cup of coffee so that you can spend more time doing the things that you want. All our authors are paid the living wage so when you purchase our resources you are buying into our shared values of fair play and decency.
Anyway, have fun and stay in touch via social media for the latest updates. Don’t forget to check out our YouTube Channel with over 600 free videos: @historyacademy
Kind Regards
Roy