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The History Academy's goal is to share best practice at an affordable price so that you can focus on your own priorities. Our resources have been written to a high standard and fine tuned in the classroom. During my 35 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.

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The History Academy's goal is to share best practice at an affordable price so that you can focus on your own priorities. Our resources have been written to a high standard and fine tuned in the classroom. During my 35 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.
Card Sort: What were the differences between the Suffragettes and Suffragists?
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Card Sort: What were the differences between the Suffragettes and Suffragists?

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This outstanding lesson has been designed to help students studying the historical controversies surrounding the campaign to get women the vote in Britain. The women’s movement was split between the peaceful suffragists on the one hand, who made up nearly 80% of women, whilst on the other there were the better known militant suffragettes. The lesson resources have been designed to suit the full spectrum of ability at KS3 and should work alongside any mainstream textbook or resource on this topic. However, I have also included a PowerPoint to accompany the lesson which includes all the necessary background knowledge for the lesson. When you purchase this resource you will be able to download a fully editable Microsoft Word document an an accompanying PowerPoint presentation. The Word documents includes aims, instructions, two heading cards labelled ‘Suffragette’ and ‘Suffragist’, along with 20 information cards that can be sorted under one of the two headings. Whilst the PowerPoint includes aims, objectives, differentiated outcomes, information slides, links to appropriate video clips and additional tasks, including an alternative Venn diagram activity comparing the two groups of campaigners. The aims and objectives for this lesson are: Theme: Why did some women get the vote in 1918? Know: How were the suffragist and suffragette campaigns different? Understand: Why were their methods and tactics different? Evaluate: Which group was the most effective? Skills: Cause, Consequence, Evaluation and Judgement. WILF: What Am I Looking For? Identify and describe: The differences and similarities between a suffragist and a suffragette? Explain: Why were their methods and tactics different? Analyse: Which organisation was more effective at changing peoples attitudes towards women? If you like this resource then why not check out my other resources on this topic in my TES shop. You can also follow ‘The History Academy’ on Twitter, Google Plus, 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 for their work 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 or if you have any questions or requests. Do check out our YouTube Channel: @historyacademy Kind Regards Roy
How to cope with exam stress?
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How to cope with exam stress?

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This great resource has been designed to help students identify what causes stress and how to successfully manage it through a variety of strategies. Strategically it could form an important part of a whole school health and wellbeing drive to support students and could be delivered in bespoke PSE lessons or during form tutor time. When you purchase this resource you be able to download a 32 page PowerPoint which includes a wide range of starters, plenaries and activities to help students fulfil the lesson objectives below: Theme: Health and Wellbeing at school • Know: What are the causes of stress and its effects on your body? • Understand: What strategies can you use to cope with exam stress? • Evaluate: Which strategies are the most effective for you? WILF – What Am I Looking For? • Identify & describe: The causes and effects of stress on your body? • Explain: What strategies can you use to cope with exam stress? • Analyse: Which strategies are the most effective for you? If you like this resource then why not check out my other resources on this topic in my TES shop, where many have been bundled together to provide you with further savings. You can also follow ‘The History Academy’ on Twitter, Google Plus, 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 either the price of a good cup of coffee or a happy meal so that you can spend more time doing the things that you want. Anyway, have fun and stay in touch via social media for the latest updates. Kind Regards Roy
Bayeux Tapestry Card Sort Activity for 1066
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Bayeux Tapestry Card Sort Activity for 1066

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This great little resource / puzzle is designed to help develop students' knowledge of the events in 1066 from the Norman perspective by getting them to match the captions with the scenes from the Bayeux Tapestry. This outstanding story boarding activity will also give students the opportunity to discuss, self and peer assess their understanding of one of the worlds most famous primary sources. Objective: To sort the story of what happened in 1066 into its correct chronological order using the pictures from the Bayeux Tapestry. Instruction: Cut out the pictures and captions. Match the pictures to the captions. Then place them in order to tell the story of the key events of the Tapestry. There are 13 captions and 13 images I have provided two documents for this activity - but you only really need the first one as I wanted to be able to show case the high quality images that I have carefully selected, so that they would photocopy for classroom use in either greyscale or colour. I would recommend getting students to stick their work on to A3 paper, but they could just as easily span a double page spread in an A4 exercise book. This activity is suitable for abilities of students, but I have deliberately included some challenge in this activity so that students will have to work collaboratively and look closely at the source. If you like this resource then why not check out my other resources on this topic in my TES shop. You can also follow 'The History Academy' on Twitter, Google Plus, 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 either the price of a good cup of coffee or a happy meal so that you can spend more time doing the things that you want. Anyway, have fun and stay in touch via social media for the latest updates. Kind Regards Roy
Life on the Plantation
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Life on the Plantation

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This beautiful crafted lesson has been designed to help students understand the daily challenges facing slaves living on a plantation either in the Carribbean or the southern United States. It is a shocking but engaging lesson that forms part of series on Britain and the Slave Trade . It comes with both a worksheet and a PowerPoint and a wide range of tasks and activities that are suitable for the full ability range. However, I would not recommend teaching this topic to a Year 7 class as it contains some very mature themes. When you purchase this resource you will be able to download a four page worksheet as well as a twenty slide PowerPoint Presentation. The worksheet includes detailed information, historical sources and differentiated questions on everyday life in the plantation, the treatment of slaves and their punishments. The PowerPoint includes aims, objectives, differentiated outcomes as well as a variety of starters, plenaries, information slides, historical sources,video clips, tasks and additional activities to help support the lesson. These have been organised in such a way that that they can be used alongside the worksheet. For more information, please see the detailed preview. The aims and objectives of this lesson are: Theme: Britain and the Slave Trade Know: What was it like to be sold at auction? Understand: How were slaves treated on the plantation? Evaluate: Why were some slaves treated better than others? Skills: Enquiry, Source Analysis and Team Work WILF – What Am I Looking For? Identify & describe: What was it like to be sold at auction? Explain: How were slaves treated on the plantation? Analyse: Why were some slaves treated better than others? If you like this lesson then why not check out our TES shop, where you can find similar resources that have been bundled to provide you with further savings. You can also follow ‘The History Academy on Facebook and YouTube 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 resources for the price of a good cup of coffee so that you can spend more time doing the things that you want. However, we do not compromise our values and pay all our contributors the living wage for their work. Anyway, have fun and stay in touch via social media for the latest updates. Don’t forget to check out our dedicated You Tube Channel with over 600 free videos: @historyacademy Kind Regards Roy
Card Sort: Should the Benin Bronzes be returned?
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Card Sort: Should the Benin Bronzes be returned?

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The History Academy has commissioned this resource on the Benin Bronzes as part of our attempt to try and fill the curriculum gap on African history. For far too long the history of Africa has been neglected and relegated. Its time to address this and restore African history to its rightful place alongside other civilisations. The debate over whether the Benin Bronzes should be returned to Nigeria has divided opinion across the World. Unlike the Elgin Marbles, there can be no doubt that the Benin Bronzes they were stolen by the British Army in 1897. However, returning them is no simple matter for a combination of factors which have been summarised in this fun and interactive card sort exercise. When you purchase this lesson, you will be able to download a single page Word document which contains, a learning objective, instructions two heading cards and sixteen information cards that can be sorted under them. You will also be able to download a sixteen slide PowerPoint which has been designed to facilitate the main activity and provide an optional follow up persuasive speech writing task. It contains aims, objectives, differentiated outcomes, starters, plenaries, information slides, templates, links to video clips, tasks and activities. Please see the preview for more information. The aims and objectives of this lesson are: Theme: British Empire and the heritage industry Know: Why are the Benin Bronzes in a British Museum? Understand: The arguments for and against returning them? Evaluate: Should the Benin Bronzes be returned? Skills: Compare & Contrast, Cause, Consequence & Collaboration WILF – What Am I Looking For? Can You Describe: Why are the Benin Bronzes in a British Museum? Can You Explain: The key arguments for and against returning the Benin Bronzes? Can You Evaluate: Whether they should be returned and justify your opinion? If you like this resource then why not check out my other resources on this topic in my TES shop. You can also follow ‘The History Academy’ on Twitter, Google Plus, 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. Kind Regards Roy
Card Sort: Nelson Mandela - Hero or Villain?
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Card Sort: Nelson Mandela - Hero or Villain?

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Nelson Mandela is widely regarded as a hero for his role in the fight against apartheid and his efforts to promote reconciliation and unity in South Africa. However, his path to becoming the first black president of South Africa and his record whilst in office have led some to question whether he deserves the title of hero and there are many who see him as a villain. This fun and interactive lesson explores the life of Nelson Mandela and gets students to evaluate his choices through a card sort which them to investigate and decide whether he was a hero or a villain. When you purchase this lesson you will be able to download a 22 slide PowerPoint Presentation and a single page Word document. Both have also be uploaded as PDFs. The PowerPoint contains aims, objectives, differentiated outcomes, starters, plenaries, information slides, video clips, templates, writing frames, historical sources, activities and differentiated tasks and activities. The Word document contains a learning objective, instructions, two heading cards labelled ‘Hero’ or ‘Villain’ and 24 statement cards to be sorted under them. The lesson begins with a sellection of starters that you can choose from, including a whiteboard task on what they already know, a snowballing keyword activity or a idea shower on what makes a hero. The lesson is then introduced through various information slides and a video clip linked to our You Tube Channel, This is followed up with the card sort activity, a continuum voting task and an optional speech or extended writing task, both of which are fully supported with appropriate templates and writing frames. Theme: Apartheid in South Africa Know: Who was Nelson Mandela? Understand: What role did he play in the overthrow of the Apartheid? Evaluate: Should Nelson Mandela be regarded as a hero or a villain? Skills: Interpretation, Compare & Contrast & Collaboration WILF – What Am I Looking For? Can You Describe: Who was Nelson Mandela? Can You Explain: What role did he play in the overthrow of Apartheid? Can You Evaluate: Should he be regarded as a hero or a villain? If you like this resource then why not check out our other resources on similar topics in our TES shop. You can also follow ‘The History Academy’ on Twitter, Google Plus, 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
Agricultural Revolution 1750 - 1850
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Agricultural Revolution 1750 - 1850

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If you are looking for a great lesson that is suitable for students of all abilities on the Agricultural Revolution 1750 - 1850, then you have found it! This beautifully illustrated lesson looks at the problems facing farmers in 1750 and the solutions that they had found by 1850. It also aims to get students to assess who were the winners and loses and introduces some of the themes that you may want to follow up later on protest and population movement. When you purchase this lesson, you will be able to download a 21 slide PowerPoint Presentation that contains aims, objectives, differentiated outcomes, information slides, activities, SEND tasks, historical sources, starters and plenaries on the Agricultural Revolution 1750 - 1850. The PowerPoint also contains useful video links as well as templates for photocopying. Please see the preview for more information, but note that some slides have been missed out. When teaching this lesson, I normally get my students to review the problems facing the farmers in slide 6. We then have a go at trying to prioritise them into a thinking skills review triangle to help assess their importance. Depending upon the ability of the class, we then complete ‘Activity 5’ either after we have reviewed the solution slides or as we are going along. We then consolidate our learning using the heads and tails activity and / or using the two plenary exercises that I have provide for you to choose from. The aims and objectives are: Theme: Industrial Revolution 1750 - 1850 Know: What problems faced farmers in 1750? Understand: What changes took place during the Agricultural Revolution? Evaluate: How successfully had farmers solved their problems by 1850? Skills: Cause & Consequence, Continuity & Change WILF – What Am I Looking For? Can You Describe: What problems faced farmers in 1750? Can You Explain: What changes took place during the Agricultural Revolution? Can You Evaluate: How successfully had farmers solved their problems by 1850? If you like this resource then why not check out my other resources on this topic in my TES shop. If you are looking for a market place activity on this topic, then please check out my TES shop and search for Agricultural Revolution. You can also follow ‘The History Academy’ on Twitter, Google Plus, 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. However, we do not compromise our values and we pay all our contributors the living wage for their work. Anyway, have fun and stay in touch via social media for the latest updates. Kind Regards Roy
Henry VIII's Personality - Source Analysis
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Henry VIII's Personality - Source Analysis

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This great resources has never failed in 24 years to capture the imagination of my students and engage them in some outstanding learning. All my colleagues have routinely used as it is a popular resource, especially when used along side a few video clips about Henry. For example, the opening scene from the film 'a Man for all Seasons', when Henry VIII arrives at the home of Sir Thomas Moore and jumps into the mud! The resource contains five primary sources and one secondary. The task and activities are designed to get students to explore these sources and try and describe what sort of man Henry VIII was and how his personality changed over time. It is always worthwhile pointing out that after Henry VIII's jousting accident, his leg was pretty painful with the ulcers he developed and this would have had a significant impact on his personality. The activities also try to get students to understand that what commentators said both at the time and after his death, may have had an impact on how favourably they described him. I have also added a PowerPoint to work alongside this resource with all the relevant video clips linked into the slides. I have also included additional activities to suit the full range of learners. Anyway, have fun with this resource, I have also uploaded a writing frame which can be used alongside the homework activity to help students structure their letter to the King of France. Theme: Why did Henry VIII break with Rome? Know: What sort of man was Henry VIII? Understand: How did Henry VIII's personality change over time? Evaluate: How reliable are the sources describing Henry VIII? WILF - What Am I Looking For? Identify & describe: What can we learn from the sources about Henry VIII? Explain: How have the descriptions of his personality changed over time? Analyse: Begin to form a judgement on why some sources are more reliable than others. If you like this resource then why not check out my other resources on this topic in my TES shop, where many have been bundled together to provide you with further savings. You can also follow 'The History Academy' on Twitter, Google Plus, 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 either the price of a good cup of coffee or a happy meal so that you can spend more time doing the things that you want. Anyway, have fun and stay in touch via social media for the latest updates. Kind Regards Roy PS If you like this resource, why not check out my Dingbat Card game on Henry VIII?
Medieval African History
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Medieval African History

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This resource bundles together our growing resources on Medieval African History. This exciting topic is often overlooked due to the pressures of the curriculum time or because colleagues are simple not aware of the rich tapestry of African history. The first lesson on why study Medieval African History is a free lesson which sets the scene and the nature of the historical debate. The following lesson gives an overview of the history of the African Empires and Kingdoms during the medieval and early modern periods. The second lesson comes in two formats, the first is an all singing and dancing market place activity which is designed to get students out of their places and collaborating and sharing. The second version is less active and follows the traditional PowerPoint and Worksheet working in tandem. The third lesson looks at why Mali became a powerful Medieval African Empire. It comes in two forms, again market place activity and a more traditional PowerPoint with worksheet. Both lessons include a wide range of activities to suit learners from across the spectrum of ability including an essay, heads and tails, word search, missing word activity, knowledge recall questions and a quiz. The overall aims and objectives of these lessons are: Theme: Medieval African History Know: How rich and powerful were African empires and kingdoms? Understand: How have historians interpreted African Medieval History in the past? Evaluate: How advanced were Medieval African Kingdoms? Skills: Source Analysis, Cause, Consequence & Collaboration WILF – What Am I Looking For? Can You Describe: How rich and powerful were African empires and kingdoms? Can You Explain: How historians have misinterpreted African Medieval History? Can You Evaluate: How advanced were Medieval African Kingdoms? If you like these resources then why not check out our TES shop, where you can find similar resources that have been bundled to provide you with further savings. You can also follow ‘The History Academy on Facebook and YouTube 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 resources for the price of a good cup of coffee so that you can spend more time doing the things that you want. However, we do not compromise our values and pay all our contributors the living wage for their work. Kind Regards Roy
Why did Medieval Mali become a powerful African Empire?
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Why did Medieval Mali become a powerful African Empire?

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This fun and engaging lesson has been commissioned by the History Academy as part of a series on Medieval African history to help fill a much neglected part of the curriculum. For far too long the history of Africa has been relegated, neglected and ignored. The Empire of Mali was one of the largest empires in Medieval West African History spanning from the Atlantic Coast to central parts of the Sahara desert. Founded by the Lion King in 1214, it had doubled in size by the reign of Mansa Musa, who is offen sited at the richest man in history. He became king because his brother abdicated because he wanted to sail the oceans and ‘pursue knowledge and discovery.’ The historical evidence suggests that he reached America over 180 years before Christopher Columbus . The education system and universities of Timbuktu and Gao were famous throughout the Medieval World and were set up 100 years before both Oxford and Cambridge. This two part lesson looks at the rise and fall of the Empire of Mali. It looks at how the empire was founded and extended under the first three rulers before moving on to look at how its society was was organised and governed. The second lesson looks in more detail at trade, economy, religion, culture, trade and the economy. This lesson is aimed at KS3 and was designed originally for a middle ability Year 7 class. We have included a range of different activities that you can sellect for your classes from knowledge recall questions, heads and tails, missing words, word search, knowledge quizzes, review triangles and an essay question along with supporting activities. When you purchase this resource you will be able to download a 33 slide PowerPoint Presentation which includes aims, objectives, starters, plenaries, tasks, activities, video links, information slides as well as historical sources. You will also be able to download a four page Word Document which is designed to run along side the PowerPoint and includes both the information, templates for photocopying, tasks and activities. We have also uploaded both documents as PDFs, just in case you do not have access to Microsoft Office. For further If you like this resource then why not check out my other resources on this topic in my TES shop. You can also follow ‘The History Academy’ on Twitter, Google Plus, 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. Kind Regards Roy
Medieval African Empires & Kingdoms - Worksheet Version
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Medieval African Empires & Kingdoms - Worksheet Version

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This lesson on Medieval African Kingdoms has been commissioned by the History Academy to look at an important era of history that is often overlooked due to the demands of the curriculum. There are two versions of this lesson. This fun and interactive lesson is less active that the market place activity and is designed for both the PowerPoint and Worksheet to be used in tandem. It is suitable for students of all abilities. When you purchase this resource you will be able to download four files, a two PDFs editable worksheet and PowerPoint. The PowerPoint contains 41 slides which includes information slides, historical sources, starters, plenaries, tasks, activities, writing frames, templates, as well as links to relevant video clips on six Medieval African Empires and Kingdoms. Depending upon the ability of your class, we have also included a drag and drop, missing word activities as well as two optional extended writing tasks looking at two controversial interpretations of African history. The plenary tasks include a knowledge quiz and continuum line activity on how civilised or advanced were Medieval African Kingdoms. The worksheet mirrors the information, tasks and activities in the PowerPoint. Both the worksheet and PP are also supplied in PDF format. We have focused on the following African Empires and Kingdoms of Aksum, Benin, Mali, Ghania, Songhai and Great Zimbabwe. If you would like to find out more about these lesson then please visit our facebook page or view the detailed preview. We have also uploaded a PDF version for those who do not have access to Microsoft Office. Theme: Medieval African History Know: How rich and powerful were African empires and kingdoms? Understand: How have historians interpreted African Medieval History in the past? Evaluate: How advanced were Medieval African Kingdoms? Skills: Source Analysis, Cause, Consequence & Collaboration WILF – What Am I Looking For? Can You Describe: How rich and powerful were African empires and kingdoms? Can You Explain: How historians have misinterpreted African Medieval History? Can You Evaluate: How advanced were Medieval African Kingdoms? If you like these resources then why not check out our TES shop, where you can find similar resources that have been bundled to provide you with further savings. You can also follow ‘The History Academy on Facebook and YouTube 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 resources for the price of a good cup of coffee so that you can spend more time doing the things that you want. However, we do not compromise our values and pay all our contributors the living wage for their work. Kind Regards Roy
Transport Revolution: What impact did the railways have on Britain 1840 - 1900?
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Transport Revolution: What impact did the railways have on Britain 1840 - 1900?

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These outstanding resources look at a key turning point in both British history. They have been tried, tested and adapted over the past 25 years. You may have come across an earlier version on other website’s, but these have been fully updated, interactive and designed to promote debate, discussion and opportunities for AFL. The aims and objectives are: Theme: The Transport Revolution 1750 - 1900 Know: What changes took place as a result of the railways? Understand: What economic, political, social and environmental changes took place? Evaluate: Which changes were the most significant? WILF - What Am I Looking For? Identify & Describe: The changes that took place as a result of the railways 1840 - 1900? Explain: The impact of the railways on the economy, society, environment and politics in Britain? Analyse: which changes were the most significant? Synthesis: Analyse & Explain how the changes were interconnected? The PowerPoint includes ten activities which can be customised for your students, including the card sort activity that I have also included in this package. In addition, the PP includes 15 information slides that are linked to the activities. Activity 1 is a simple snowing balling starter using the key words. Activity 2 is an alternative starter centered around two images of the ancient world and a picture of the building of the railways and asks which one required the greatest achievement using muscle power alone? Activity 3 is designed around some map work looking at the impact of the railways on the environment and landscape. Activity 4, is focused around the economic impact of the railways and the jobs they created in other industries. Activities 5 and 6 are numeracy tasks that get students to calculate how much businessmen could save transporting goods by railways in todays money - all calculations / answers are included. Activity 7, looks at the impact of the railways had on literature and culture. The rest of the PP includes the card sort activity and as well as the extended writing and pupil mark scheme, which could be used for peer assessment if you wish. As with all my resources they are designed to engage and provide students with steps to access the higher grades. This is reflected in the prompts that have included both in the card sort and the extended writing task / essay for their assessment. If you like this resource then why not check out my other resources on this topic in my TES shop. You can also follow ‘The History Academy’ on Twitter, Google Plus, 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 either the price of a good cup of coffee or a happy meal. Kind Regards Roy
Source Analysis: Oliver Cromwell - Hero or Villain?
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Source Analysis: Oliver Cromwell - Hero or Villain?

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This active learning lesson has been created to help students access the role played by Oliver Cromwell by analysing a series of primary and secondary sources describing his actions during the English Civil War. The key interpretation is provided by the historian JP Kenyon, which is then investigated by sorting the sources under the two headings of ‘hero’ or villain.’ However, if your photocopying budget can extended to printing off a class set of A3 sheets, I have also provided two beautifully designed graphic organisers that the cards can be stuck to in order to create a revision aid or classroom display. Once this has been complete, students can then have a go at answering the question: How far was Oliver Cromwell a hero or a villain? I would recommend that this resource should be used with either a core or advanced group as there is a lot of reading, which would be too much for a foundation group with low literacy skills. If you are looking for something a little easier, I have made a another simpler card sort which just looks at the facts. This can be bought separately or as a bundle. When you purchase this resources you will be able to download a fully editable two page Microsoft Word document and a 10 slide PowerPoint Presentation. The PP includes aims, objectives, outcomes, two starters, information slides, templates, video links an The aims and objectives are: Theme: The Protectorate and Interregnum Know: What sort of leader was Oliver Cromwell? Understand: How has Cromwell’s rule as Lord Protector been interpreted? Evaluate: How far does the evidence support the interpretation of Oliver Cromwell as a ‘hero’ or ‘villain’? Skills: Interpretation, Source Analysis & Collaboration WILF – What Am I Looking For? Identify & describe: What sort of leader was Oliver Cromwell? Explain: How has Cromwell’s rule as Lord Protector been interpreted? Analyse: How far does the evidence support the interpretation of Oliver Cromwell as a ‘hero’ or ‘villain’? If you like this resource then why not check out my other resources on this topic in my TES shop, where many have been bundled together to provide you with further savings. You can also follow ‘The History Academy’ on Twitter, 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 either the price of a good cup of coffee or a happy meal so that you can spend more time doing the things that you want. Anyway, have fun and stay in touch via social media for the latest updates. Kind Regards Roy
Market Place Activity - Roman Entertainment and Leisure
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Market Place Activity - Roman Entertainment and Leisure

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This fun and interactive market place activity has been designed around helping students investigate Roman entertainment and leisure. You can either pin the information to the classroom walls or give each group an information pack containing the relevant slides so that they can collaborate and share what they have learnt. This task is designed to get them out of their chairs, moving around and working together. I have also provided a table which can be printed back to back to help them summarise what they have learnt from the . Once the gather and share activity is completed, the consolidation task is to design and evaluate a Roman theme park. , I have included support slides and templates to help facilitate this task. The areas covered are the gladiator fights in the Colosseum, chariot racing at the Circus Maximus, bath houses, theatre, eating out and Roman board games. When you purchase this lesson, you will be able to download a 22 slide PowerPoint Presentation which includes information slides, historical sources, starters, plenaries, tasks, activities, templates as well as links to relevant video clips. For stretch​ and challenge, I have also included several extension slides with information that could be pinned below or printed on the reverse slide of the topic. For more information, please see the preview: Theme: The Roman Empire Know: How did the Romans spend their leisure time? Understand: Why Roman leaders invested in providing entertainment? Analyse: What you have learnt to create a Roman theme park? Skills: Source Analysis, Cause, Consequence & Collaboration WILF – What Am I Looking For? Can You Describe: How the Romans spent their leisure time? Can You Explain: Why Roman leaders invested in providing entertainment? Can You Apply: Your learning to create a Roman theme park If you like these resources then why not check out our TES shop, where you can find similar resources that have been bundled to provide you with further savings. You can also follow ‘The History Academy on Facebook and YouTube 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 resources for the price of a good cup of coffee so that you can spend more time doing the things that you want. However, we do not compromise our values and pay all our contributors the living wage for their work. Kind Regards Roy
Causes of the Miners' Strike 1984 - 1985
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Causes of the Miners' Strike 1984 - 1985

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This lesson fun and interactive lesson is the first in a series on the Miners Strike 1984 - 1985. This lesson is aimed at KS4 students, but could also be used with KS5 to look at the causes of the Miners’ Strike. We have specifically adapted these resources for KS3 and uploaded them separately and bundled them up on the TES. The topics looked at in this lesson include economic restructiring (changes), government policies including privatisation, NUM opposition to pit closures, ‘The Winter of Discontent’, political climate in the 1980s and media bias. The lesson includes a range of different questions, templates and differentiated tasks which build up to an essay questionon what caused the Miners Strike 1984 - 1985. This is an interactive lesson, but we have also uploaded a market place versions which we have uploaded separately and bundled together on the TES. When you purchase this resource you will be able to download a 27 slide PowerPoint Presentation which includes aims, objectives, starters, plenaries, tasks, activities, templates, video links, information slides, a word search as well as historical sources. In addition, you will also be able to download a 4 page worksheet in Word to accompany the lesson. We have also uploaded both resources as PDFs just in case you do not have access to Microsoft Office. Please see the detailed preview for more information. The aims and objectives of this lesson are: Theme: The Miners’ Strike 1984 - 85 Know: Why the Conservative Party wanted to reorganise the coal industry? Understand: How Britain was divided politically and socially in the 1980s? Evaluate: What were the causes of the Miners’ Strike? WILF – What Am I Looking For? Can You Describe: Why the Conservative Party wanted to defeat the NUM? Can You Explain: How Britain was divided politically and socially in the 80s? Can You Evaluate: What were the causes of the Miners’ Strike? If you like this resource then why not check out my other resources on this topic in my TES shop. You can also follow ‘The History Academy’ on Twitter, Google Plus, 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 dedicated You Tube Channel with over 600 free videos: @historyacademy Kind Regards Roy
The Home Front: Preparation for War
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The Home Front: Preparation for War

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This great lesson is designed as an introduction to the Home Front during the Second World War. It has been designed to help students understand how the government tried to prepare for war, whilst trying to encourage people to keep calm and carry on to prevent panic within the population. This has been cleverly linked into the Blitzkrieg tactics that the Germans would used if they had invaded Britain. When you purchase these resources you will be able to download a PowerPoint which includes aims, objectives, differentiated outcomes, starters, plenaries, home activities, information slides,historical sources and links to video clips. It also includes a worksheet with the key information, sources and 5 tasks, one of which includes a SEN heads and tails activity. I have built in additional stretch and challenge tasks within the PowerPoint, including an alternative mind map activity. Students can chose their level of challenge through a ‘ragged’ activity slide. The aims and objectives of this lesson are: Theme: The Home Front Know: How did Britain prepare for war? Understand: Why was it important to keep calm and carry on? Evaluate: How successfully did Britain prepare for an invasion? Skills: Source Analysis, Cause, Consequence & Collaboration WILF – What Am I Looking For? Identify & describe: How did Britain prepare for war? Explain: Why was it important to keep calm and carry on? Analyse: How successfully did Britain prepare for an invasion? If you like this resource then why not check out my other resources on this topic in my TES shop. This lesson is one of a series which can be purchased separately or bundled. You can also follow ‘The History Academy’ on Twitter, Google Plus, 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 either the price of a good cup of coffee or a happy meal so that you can spend more time doing the things that you want. Anyway, have fun and stay in touch via social media for the latest updates. Kind Regards Roy
Why did women want the vote in 1900?
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Why did women want the vote in 1900?

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These outstanding resources have been designed to help students studying why women in Britain wanted the vote in 1900. They have been designed to suit a range of abilities and include a variety of tasks that can be easily adapted. When you purchase this resource you will receive a PointPoint presentation which includes the aims, objectives, starters, plenaries and activities which drive the lesson. You will also be able to download a worksheet which will work along side the presentation and a card sort on arguments for and against women having the vote. There are a total of eight activities built into this lesson including a snowballing starter of the key words, a collaborative exercise around the sister suffragette video, source questions with support, a Venn diagram comparing and contrasting why both rich and poor women wanted the vote and finally a persuasive speech activity along with a writing frame support and peer and self assessment activity sheets. Please see previews. The aims and objectives of this lesson are: Aims and Objectives: Know: Why did women want the vote? Understand: Why different social groups wanted the vote for women? Evaluate: Why did the women’s movement split into two groups? What am I looking For? Describe: Why some women wanted the vote? Explain: Why different social groups wanted the vote? Analyse: Begin to form a judgment on why the women’s movement split? If you like this resource then why not check out my other resources on this topic in my TES shop. You can also follow 'The History Academy' on Twitter, Google Plus, 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 either the price of a good cup of coffee or a happy meal so that you can spend more time doing the things that you want. Anyway, have fun and stay in touch via social media for the latest updates. Kind Regards Roy
Love Island: Who should Queen Elizabeth I marry?
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Love Island: Who should Queen Elizabeth I marry?

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This fun and engaging lesson uses the popular TV series ‘Love Island’ theme to help students understand the problems Elizabeth faced whilst trying to pick someone to marry. She had to navigate several difficult questions including religion, money, the succession, international alliances as well as her personal feelings. This lesson is suitable for the full range of ability, but please review the video clips that have been chosen to fit the ‘Love Island’ genre before you show them to your students. These resources makes an excellent end of term lesson or a key focus for the GCSE depth study on Elizabeth I. When you purchase this resource you will be able to download a twenty one slide PowerPoint which includes aims, objectives, differentiated outcomes, starters, plenaries, templates, information slides, historical sources, video links to YouTube and tasks and activities. to help drive the lesson. The lesson begins with a snowballing starter before moving on to a review activity based around what Elizabeth I was looking for in a prospective husband. The PowerPoint then looks at the advantages and disadvantages of marriage for Elizabeth I as a way of setting the scene for the love island activity. Students are then introduced to the four main suitors via the love island theme. The following slides then include information and relevant video links from main stream movies to help them complete the summary sheet and form a judgement on the suitablity of each man as a prospective husband in preparation for activity 4. Next, using the ‘Love Island’ genre, students then have to write the script for a video diary for Elizabeth I, explaining who she would prefer to ‘couple up with.’ The following slides and historical sources look at why Elizabeth I decided not to get married in the end and why she cultivated the image of the ‘Virgin Queen.’ The lesson is then finally rounded off with an extended writing activity. For additional information, please refer to the preview information. The aims and objectives of this lesson are: Theme: Elizabethan England Know: Why was the issue of the succession and marriage so important? Understand: The arguments for and against Elizabeth getting married Evaluate: Elizabeth’s potential suitors and whether they were suitable. Skills: Source Analysis, Cause, Consequence & Collaboration WILF – What Am I Looking For? Identify & describe: Why was the issue of succession and marriage important? Explain: The arguments for and against Elizabeth getting married Analyse: Elizabeth’s potential suitors and whether they were suitable.
Source Analysis: Why was the Spanish Armada defeated in 1588?
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Source Analysis: Why was the Spanish Armada defeated in 1588?

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This outstanding lesson has been designed and field tested by experienced history teachers who are at the cutting edge of the skills which underscore our subject. Spanish Armada is a topic which is all too often rushed and not given the attention that it deserves, yet it is every bit as important as the Battle of Britain or the Norman Conquest. If those brave Elizabethan seamen, backed up with cutting edge technology and skillful leadership based upon merit rather than NOability had not fought off the invading Spanish Armada, then our island history would have been very different. Then again, maybe fate stepped in to save the day As the inscription on the Armada medal, issued by Elizabeth I in 1588 said: ‘God blew his wind, and they were scattered.’ This lesson has been designed for students with a middle to high ability reading ability. I have produced several different versions of this resource including a Card Sort, Market Place Activity and a Diamond 9 Activity, which can be purchased separately or in a very cost effective bundle which will allow you to differentiate across your low, ,middle and higher ability groups. When you purchase this resource you will be able to download a two page Word document and a separate 24 slide PowerPoint. The worksheet includes aims, instructions, three heading cards which are labelled ‘Luck’, ‘English Tactics’ and ‘Spanish Mistakes’ as well as fifteen primary and secondary sources which can be cut up by students and sorted or used as a worksheet. The PowerPoint includes, aims, objectives, differentiated outcomes, starters, plenaries, information slides, historical sources, writing frames, video clips, templates, tasks and activities to help support the lesson. Please see the detailed preview for more information: The aims and objectives for this lesson are: Theme: Elizabethan England Know: What happened to the Spanish Armada in 1588? Understand: Why was the Spanish Armada defeated in 1588? Evaluate: What was the most important reason? Skills: Source Analysis, Cause, Consequence, Significance & Collaboration WILF – What Am I Looking For? Identify & describe: What happened to the Spanish Armada in 1588? Explain: Why was the Spanish Armada defeated in 1588? Analyse: What was the most important reason? If you like this resource then why not check out my other resources on this topic in my TES shop. You can also follow ‘The History Academy’ on Twitter, Google Plus, 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 either the price of a good cup of coffee or a happy meal so that you can spend more time doing the things that you want. Anyway, have fun and stay in touch via social media for the latest updates. Kind Regards Roy
Why did Queen Boudica's Rebellion fail?
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Why did Queen Boudica's Rebellion fail?

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This fun and interactive lesson looks at why Queen Boudica’s Rebellion failed in AD 61. It is aimed at KS3 students, but includes differentiated tasks which could also be used with Year 6 at KS2. Ideally, students will have studied the Roman Army and invasion of Britain before tackling this topic, although it will also work as a stand alone lesson. When you purchase this lesson you will be able to download a three page worksheet and accompanying PowerPoint. The worksheet has been saved in both Word and PDF and contains information, historical sources, task and activities. The accompanying Powerpoint mirrors the information and sources in the worksheet, but also includes aims, objectives, additional sources, video links, starters and plenaries. The aims and objectives of this lesson are: Theme: Roman Britain Know: Who was Queen Boudica? Understand: Why did the Iceni tribe revolt against Roman rule? Evaluate: Why did Queen Boudica’s Rebellion in AD 60 fail? Skills: Source Analysis, Cause, Consequence & Collaboration WILF – What Am I Looking For? Can You Describe: Who Queen Boudica was? Can You Explain: Why the Iceni tribe revolted against Roman rule? Can You Evaluate: Why did Queen Boudica’s Rebellion fail? If you like this lesson then why not check out our TES shop, where you can find similar resources that have been bundled to provide you with further savings. You can also follow ‘The History Academy on Facebook and YouTube 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 resources for the price of a good cup of coffee so that you can spend more time doing the things that you want. However, we do not compromise our values and pay all our contributors the living wage for their work. Kind Regards Roy