This outstanding Diamond 9 lesson has been designed to help students assess the long term causes of the English Civil War. It has been mainly designed for high ability students, but it could be used to provide stretch and challenge for middle ability students. The key aim of a diamond 9 activity is to help develop students higher order thinking skills. If you are looking for something for lower and middle ability students then we have produced several different versions of this resource including a Card Sort, Market Place 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 single page Word document and a separate twenty slide PowerPoint. The worksheet includes aims, instructions and nine diamond shaped cards which all include the long term causes of the English Civil War. The PowerPoint includes, aims, objectives, differentiated outcomes, starters, plenaries, information slides, historical sources, writing frames, 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: Causes of the English Civil War Know: What were the long term causes of the English Civil War? Understand: What role did politics, religion and economics play in causing the Civil War? Evaluate: Which factor was the most important? Skills: Cause, Consequence, Change & Continuity. WILF - What Am I Looking For? Identify and describe: What were the long term causes of the English Civil War? Explain: What role did politics, religion and economics play I causing the Civil War? Analyse: Which factor was the most important? 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

This fun and engaging market place activity is just the thing you need to develop your student’s higher order thinking skills on the short term causes of the English Civil War. This lesson has been robustly field tested in the classroom. It is suitable for the full range of ability and to add a bit of additional differentiation, appropriate slides have been ‘Ragged’ and you can also chose from a series of follow up tasks to suit the ability of your students. If you don’t fancy a market place activity, we have a number of different style lessons on this topic you can also download from our TES shop. Once students have worked their way through one of the starters, the market place activity begins by looking at the challenges facing Charles I and setting the scene n 1640. Students can then review one of six information slides on the short term causes of the English Civil War. They can make notes into their exercise books or the summary tables that I have included as templates to be photocopied back to back. Once students have completed the market place activity, they can then use the information that they have sumarised to complete a mind map activity. This can be followed up by completing a priority task in the form of a thinking skills triangle and an extended written answer which could be easily used for assessment. Or if you prefer, your students can use the templates that have also been included to write a speech for the MP John Pym, explaining why he was upset with Charles I in 1642. The choice is yours and this resource includes everything that you will need to look amazing. When you purchase this resource, you will be able to download a twenty four slide Microsoft PowerPoint which includes aims, objectives, differentiated outcomes, tasks, activities, starters, plenaries, information slides and templates to help students summarise their learning. It also includes feedback sheets and a homework task. Please see the detailed preview for further information, but I have included everything that you would need to produce a fun and engaging lesson. Please see the detailed preview which includes most of the slides. The aims and objectives of this lesson are: Theme: The Causes of the English Civil War Know: What problems faced Charles I in 1641 - 1642? Understand: What were the short term causes of the English Civil War? Evaluate: Who was to blame for starting the war? WILF – What Am I Looking For? Identify & describe: What problems faced Charles I in 1641 - 1642? Explain: What were the short term causes of the English civil War? Analyse: Who was to blame for starting the war? Anyway, have fun and stay in touch via social media for the latest updates. Kind Regards Roy

This fun and engaging lesson has been written to be used as either an introduction or an overview to the consequences of the Break with Rome. If you are short for curriculum time, this great way to quickly cover the key events for Bloody Mary, The Spanish Armada, The Gun Powder Plot and the Pilgrim Fathers, whilst fitting them into the bigger picture of what was happening in the run up to the English Civil War. If you decide to use it in this way, it might be an idea to get your classes to chose one or two of the topics to do in detail. To this end, I have bundled this resource up with my matching resources on my TES shop where they can be purchased at a discount or purchased separately. When you purchase this resource you will be able to download a sixteen slide PowerPoint Presentation, which contains everything you will need for the lesson. The PowerPoint includes aims, objectives, differentiated outcomes as well as a starters, plenaries, information slides and historical sources on Bloody Mary, The Spanish Armada, The Gunpowder Plot and The Pilgrim Fathers, video clips. I have also included a template for summarising the information which can be printed off on either A4 or A3, depending upon how you wish to conduct your gather and share exercise. The lesson rounds off with a thinking skills review triangle and an extended writing exercise to help students decide which consequence was the most significant. For more information, please see the detailed preview. The aims and objectives of this lesson are: Theme: The consequences of the Break with Rome. Know: What affect did Henry VIII’s break with Rome have on England? Understand: What long term religious problems did the break with Rome cause? Evaluate: Which consequence had the greatest impact? Skills: Cause and Consequence WILF – What Am I Looking For? Identify & describe: The effects of the break with Rome on England. Explain: What long term religious problems did the break with Rome cause? Analyze: Which consequence had the greatest impact? 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

This great lesson has been fine tuned to help students understand and evaluate why the Spanish Armada was defeated in 1588. This fun and engaging lesson is suitable for the full ability range, but I have also produced a lower as well as a higher ability version of this resource which can be purchased separately or as a bundle. On its own the card sort can be used as a starter, plenary, homework or main activity linked to a main stream textbook or video on this topic. However, I have also included a detailed PowerPoint, with additional information, tasks and activities centered around the card sort so that it is a complete lesson. When you purchase this resource you will be able to download a single page Word document and a separate PowerPoint. The worksheet includes aims, instructions and eighteen statements to be sorted under three headings labeled ‘Luck’, ‘English Tactics’ and Spanish Mistakes.’. 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? Analyze: 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

This outstanding problem-solving lesson is designed to help students understand the challenges facing Charles I in 1625 and why he decided to rule without Parliament in 1629. Once students have worked their way through the starter exercises, they are presented with a number of problems facing Charles I ranging from religious, financial, foreign relations, the growth of Parliament and his own beliefs in the Divine Rights of Kings. Once they have reviewed, categorised and prioritised these problems, students are then asked to produce a speech suggesting how he could solve them and then peer assess their answers. In the final plenary activity, they are then presented with Charles I’s decision to rule without Parliament and asked to decide whether it would help to solve his problems in the long term.? This lesson is suitable for the full range of ability. I have built a number of different tasks and activities around these different exercises so that you can chose a suitable flight path through the topic. So, for example, students can use to produce their own summary diagram of Charles I’s problems or colour code the exercise book version that I have included at the end of the PP. I have also differentiated the problem slides so that you have a foundation and core version. Please see the detailed preview for further information, but I have included everything that you would need to produce a fun and engaging lesson with a strong literacy focus. When you purchase this lesson, you will be able to download a nineteen slide PowerPoint which includes aims, objectives, differentiated outcomes, starters, plenaries, information slides, tasks, activities and templates to help students The aims and objectives of this lesson are: Theme: The Causes of the English Civil War Know: Why did Charles I decide to rule without Parliament in 1629? Understand: What problems faced Charles I when he became King in 1625? Evaluate: Which problems posed the greatest threat to Charles I? WILF – What Am I Looking For? Identify & describe: Why did Charles I decide to rule without Parliament? Explain: What problems did Charles I face in 1625? Analyse: Which problem posed the greatest threat to Charles I? 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

This fun and engaging market place activity has been written to provide either an introduction or an overview to the consequences of the Break with Rome. If you are short for curriculum time, this great way to quickly cover the key events for Bloody Mary, The Spanish Armada, The Gun Powder Plot and the Pilgrim Fathers, whilst fitting them into the bigger picture of what was happening in the run up to the English Civil War. If you decide to use it in this way, it might be an idea to get your classes to chose one or two of the topics to do in detail. To this end, I have bundled this resource up with my matching resources on my TES shop where they can be purchased at a discount or purchased separately. When you purchase this resource you will be able to download a sixteen slide PowerPoint Presentation, which contains everything you will need for the lesson. The PowerPoint includes aims, objectives, differentiated outcomes as well as a starters, plenaries, information slides and historical sources on Bloody Mary, The Spanish Armada, The Gunpowder Plot and The Pilgrim Fathers, video clips. I have also included a template for summarising the information which can be printed off on either A4 or A3, depending upon how you wish to conduct your gather and share exercise. The lesson rounds off with a thinking skills review triangle and an extended writing exercise to help students decide which consequence was the most significant. For more information, please see the detailed preview. The aims and objectives of this lesson are: Theme: The consequences of the Break with Rome. Know: What affect did Henry VIII’s break with Rome have on England? Understand: What long term religious problems did the break with Rome cause? Evaluate: Which consequence had the greatest impact? Skills: Cause and Consequence WILF – What Am I Looking For? Identify & describe: The effects of the break with Rome on England. Explain: What long term religious problems did the break with Rome cause? Analyse: Which consequence had the greatest impact? 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

This outstanding Diamond 9 lesson has been designed to help students assess the storm term causes of the English Civil War. It has been designed for high ability students, but it could be used to provide stretch and challenge for middle ability students. The aim of a diamond 9 activity is to help develop students higher order thinking skills. If you are looking for something for middle and lower ability students, we have have produced several different versions of this lesson including a Card Sort, Market Place 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 single page Word document and a separate eighteen slide PowerPoint. The worksheet includes aims, instructions and nine diamond shaped cards which all include the short term causes of the English Civil War. The PowerPoint includes, aims, objectives, differentiated outcomes, starters, plenaries, information slides, historical sources, writing frames, 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: The Causes of the English Civil War Know: What problems faced Charles I in 1641 - 1642? Understand: What were the short term causes of the English Civil War? Evaluate: Which cause was the most important? WILF – What Am I Looking For? Identify & describe: What problems faced Charles I in 1641 - 1642? Explain: What were the short term causes of the English civil War? Analyse: Which cause was the most important? 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

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

This engaging and interactive lesson aims to deepen students’ understanding of the factors which led to the growth and development of Medieval towns, as well as the everyday challenges they faced to stay healthy and safe. Tailored to cater to the full spectrum of learners, the lesson offers opportunities for extension activities and differentiated learning experiences through a variety of tasks and activities. For example, you can consolidate the lesson through a continuum exercise or a source analysis task using the CCCJ model, which has been fully supported with writing frames and templates. When you purchase this lesson you will able to download a 33 slide PowerPoint as well as a two page Word worksheet, Both have also been uploaded as PDFs. The PowerPoint contains aims, objectives, differentiated outcomes, starters, plenaries, information slides, historical sources, video links, pictures, diagrams, templates, word search, writing frames, tasks and activities which are designed to promote active learning, whilst developing students’ critical thinking skills. Please see the detailed preview for more information. The aims and objectives of this lesson are: Theme: Medieval Society Know: What were the key features of a Medieval town? Understand: Why Medieval towns grew and some of the problems this brought? Evaluate: How healthy and safe was life in a Medieval town? Skills: Source Analysis, Cause, Consequence & Collaboration WILF – What Am I Looking For? Can You Describe: What were the key features of a Medieval town? Can You Explain: Why they grew in size and some of the problems this brought? Can You Evaluate: How heathy and safe was life in a Medieval town? 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 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

This fun and interactive lesson, has been commissioned by the History Academy, to shine a spotlight on a lesser-explored facet of women’s history. Delving into the different roles women played during the English Civil War, the lesson illuminates their contributions, from leading armies and fortifying against sieges, to safeguarding homes, serving as camp followers, providing medical care, trade, ensuring food production, assuming responsibilities in law enforcement, leadership of their churches and, diplomatic negotiations and even fighting as soldiers. Once the marketplace activity is complete, students have the opportunity to reinforce their learning through engaging exercises such as a ‘heads and tails’ activity or a continuum, post-it note voting exercise. Subsequently, you can then choose to set them a fully supported extended writing task that challenges students to critically analyse the extent to which they agree with the traditional interpretation encapsulated in the statement: “Women did not play any important roles during the English Civil Wars.” This task encourages students to delve deeper and reevaluate the significance of women’s contributions during this period. When you purchase this lesson you will be able to download 33 slide Microsoft PowerPoint Presentation that contains aims, objectives, differentiated outcomes, information slides, templates, historical sources, writing frames, a continuum exercise, heads and tails summary, word search, tasks and activities. Everything has been carefully pitched to suit a wide range of abilities. This lesson has also uploaded as a PDF. Please see the detailed preview. The aims and objectives of this lesson are: Theme: English Civil War Know: What were the lives of women live before the English Civil War? Understand: What roles did women play during the English Civil War? Evaluate: How far did the English Civil War change the lives of women? Skills: Source Analysis, Change, Continuity & Collaboration WILF – What Am I Looking For? Can You Describe: What were the lives of women like before the English Civil War? Can You Explain: What roles did women play during the English Civil War? Can You Evaluate: How far were women confined to domestic roles? 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 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. Kind Regards Roy

This fun and interactive lesson is designed to get students collaborating and investigating how comfortable life was in a Medieval Castle. The main topics covered are: feasting in the Great Hall; how did they cook? light and heat, how did they wash, toilets and shopping. The information that is gathered can be recorded in their exercise books with the graphic organisers that we have provided in the PowerPoint. In order to extend the more able, we have also included a selection of graphic organisers, as well as additional information slides on training, sleeping arrangements, religion and prayer. Once the market place activity is completed, students are given a range of options to consolidate their work including writing an extended answer to the question how comfortable was life in a Medieval castle, write a diary extract or produce a detailed mind map. We have included a wide range of additional resources, writing frames and resources to support this in the extra resources selection at the end of the PowerPoint. When you purchase this lesson you will be able to download a 36 slide PowerPoint Presentation that includes aims, objectives, differentiated outcomes, information slides, historical sources, tasks, activities, starters, plenaries, writing frames, templates, word searches and a range of SEND tasks. We have also uploaded a PDF version for your convenience. Please see the detailed preview for more information. The aims and objectives of this lesson are: Theme: Medieval Castles Know: The daily routines and activities that took place in a medieval castle? Understand: The different roles involved in helping run a castle? Evaluate: How comfortable was life in a medieval castle? Skills: Source Analysis, Cause, Consequence & Collaboration WILF – What Am I Looking For? Can You Describe: The daily routines and activities that took place in a castle? Can You Explain: The different roles and responsibilities in helping run a castle? Can You Evaluate: How comfortable was life in a medieval Castle? 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 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

Delve into the arms race between Medieval castle builders and attackers with this fun and interactive Market Place Activity. Explore how these adversaries sought to outwit each other through clever design changes and innovative siege tactics. By examining the evolution of castle design and strategic maneuvers, students gain a profound understanding of the dynamic competition that shaped castle design in the Medieval period. This is then consolidated by getting students to label and plan an attack on Warkworth Castle in Northumbria, which will allow them to demonstrate and apply what they have learnt. When you purchase this resource, you will be able to download a thirty eight page PowerPoint Presentation. It includes aims, objectives, differentiated outcomes, starters, plenaries, tasks, activities, information slides, historical sources, pictures, diagrams, writing frames, templates, feedback sheets and a homework exercise. Once students have completed the Market Place Activity, they can complete a demonstrate and apply task on Warkworth Castle or you can choose from the wide range of additional activities that have been included in the extra resources section, including heads and tails, word search and extended writing tasks. Everything is fully supported and designed so that you can easily customise this lesson for your students, please see the detailed preview for more information. The aims and objectives of this lesson are: Theme: Medieval Castles Know: How Medieval castle defences developed to stop attackers? Understand: How attackers adapted to get around the new defences? Evaluate: The strengths and weaknesses of various types of castle? Skills: Source Analysis, Cause, Consequence, Change and Continuity WILF – What Am I Looking For? Can You Describe: How castles defences developed to stop attackers? Can You Explain: How attackers adapted to get around the new defences? Can You Evaluate: The strengths and weaknesses of various types of castles? 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 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

This fun and engaging lesson on Magna Carta gets students to assess its historical significance to the development of democracy. It begins with a selection of starters, before introducing the problems that King John faced during his reign, including his growing unpopularity. This is consolidated through a classification exercise, using a printed summary sheet, that students can stick into their books, before writing a couple of sentences to explain why different people were angry with the king. The lesson then moves onto the events that led up to King John being forced to sign Magna Carta in 1215, its terms and a source based task that analyzes its historical significance using a weighting scales graphic organizer. This exercise looks at short and long term factors which are linked to the English Civil War, American Revolution and the UN Declaration of Human Rights. The lesson then rounds off with a post-it note voting continuum exercise. However, we have included a range of additional activities in the extra resources section; including writing frames and templates to help students scaffold an extended answer on Magna Carta’s historical significance. We have also included in a range of alternative templates for students to write and produce their own version of Magna Carta for homework. When you purchase this lesson you will be able to download a 30-slide PowerPoint Presentation and an accompanying three-page worksheet in Word format. Both have also been uploaded as PDFs. The PowerPoint includes aims, objectives, differentiated objectives, starters, plenaries, information slides, graphic organizers, historical sources, tasks, activities, video links, templates, and writing frames. The accompanying worksheet mirrors the PP and is designed to help accompany the lesson. Please see the detailed preview for further information. The aims and objectives of this lesson are: Theme: Medieval society and the origins of Parliament Know: The key events that led to King John signing Magna Carta in 1215? Understand: Why the barons rebelled against King John? Evaluate: The historical significance of Magna Carta to the development of democracy? Skills: Change, Continuity, Cause, Consequence and American Values WILF – What Am I Looking For? Can You Describe: The key events that led to King John signing Magna Carta in 1215? Can You Explain: Why King John was so unpopular with his people? Can You Evaluate: The historical significance to the development of democracy?

This fun and engaging lesson on Magna Carta has be fine tuned in the classroom over many years. It begins with a selection of starters, before introducing the problems that King John faced during his reign, including his growing unpopularity. This is consolidated through a classification exercise, using a printed summary sheet, that students can stick into their books, before writing a couple of sentences to explain why different people were angry with the king. The lesson then moves onto the events that led up to King John being forced to sign Magna Carta in 1215, its terms and a source based task that analyses its historical significance using a weighting scales graphic organiser. The lesson then rounds off with a post-it note voting continuum exercise. However, we have included a range of additional activities in the extra resources section; including writing frames and templates to help students scaffold an extended answer on Magna Carta’s historical significance. We have also included in a range of alternative templates for students to write and produce their own version of Magna Carta for homework. When you purchase this lesson you will be able to download a 30 slide PowerPoint Presentation and an accompanying three page worksheet in Word format. Both have also been uploaded as PDFs. The Powerpoint includes aims, objectives, differentiated objectives, starters, plenaries, information slides, graphic organisers, historical sources, tasks, activities, video links, templates and writing frames. The accompanying worksheet mirrors the PP and is designed to help accompany the lesson. Please seet the detailed preview for further information. The aims and objectives of this lesson are: Theme: Medieval society and the origins of Parliament Know: The key events that led to King John signing Magna Carta in 1215? Understand: Why the barons rebelled against King John? Evaluate: The historical significance of Magna Carta to the development of democracy? Skills: Change, Continuity, Cause, Consequence, SMSC & British Values WILF – What Am I Looking For? Can You Describe: The key events that led to King John signing Magna Carta in 1215? Can You Explain: Why King John was so unpopular with his people? Can You Evaluate: The historical significance to the development of democracy?

Step back in time with this engaging and interactive lesson, specially crafted by the History Academy to commemorate the 80th anniversary of the historic D-Day landings on June 6th, 1944. Embark on a journey through history as the lesson kicks off with a concise overview of the events leading up to D-Day. Dive deeper into the intricacies of this pivotal moment in World War II through a dynamic marketplace activity, where students can delve into one of eight key factors that played a crucial role in the success of D-Day. Explore topics such as surprise, deception, supplies, air superiority, the French Resistance, planning, organization, motivations, and training. Once the investigative phase is complete, choose from a range of consolidation exercises to solidify learning, including extended writing tasks, continuum activities, or a heads and tails challenge. Immerse your students in the significance of D-Day and empower them to discover the critical elements that shaped this historic event through a blend of informative content and engaging activities. When you purchase this lesson, you will be able to download a 35 slide PowerPoint with aims, objectives, differentiated outcomes, information slides, historical sources, video links, templates, writing frames and a wide variety of tasks and activities aimed at different abilities. Please see the detailed preview. The aims and objectives of this lesson are: Theme: The Second World War Know: What happened on D-Day? Understand: How the Allied military planners outwitted the Germans on D-Day? Evaluate: Why was D – Day successful? Skills: Source Analysis, Cause, Consequence & Collaboration WILF – What Am I Looking For? Can You Describe: What happened on D – Day? Can You Explain: How the military planners outwitted the Germans on D - Day? Can You Evaluate: Why the German defenders were defeated on D-Day? 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 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

This fun and interactive lesson is designed to help students understand the causes and consequences of the murder of Thomas Becket in 1170. It is aimed at middle and low ability students and includes a wide range of differentiated tasks to help support and deepen students understanding of the topic. The lesson begins by setting the scene for Becket’s friendship with Henry II and why he was a trusted advisor, before moving onto the reasons why they argued and the short and long term consequences of the murder in the cathedral. The lesson is consolidated through a selection of optional activities including a story board, timeline continuum of the up and downs of Thomas Becket, questions and a card sort on the causes and consequences of Becket’s murder. When you purchase this lesson, you will be able to download a twenty seven slide PowerPont Presentation and three page supporting worksheet and a single page card sort. The PowerPoint contains aims, objectives, differentiated outcomes, starters, plenaries, information slides, historical sources, questions, heads and tails, continuum, storyboard and word search activities. The word search is designed to support the PowerPoint and mirrors the key information and sources that the students will need to complete the menu of differentiated activities and tasks. Please see the detailed preview below. If you are looking for an indepth analysis with support for why they quarrelled and how it was linked into the broader themes of the conflict between church and state, then please see this resource on our TES shop: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-13021780 The aims and objectives of this lesson is: Know: Why did Henry II and Thomas Becket quarrel? Understand: What were the short and long term consequences of the quarrel? Evaluate: The causes and consequences of Thomas Becket’s murder? Skills: Change, Continuity, Cause, Consequence & Collaboration WILF – What Am I Looking For? Can You Describe: Why did Henry II and Archbishop Becket quarrel? Can You Explain: Why there was a power struggle between Church and State? Can You Evaluate: The causes and consequences of Thomas Becket’s death? 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 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