Overview: Delve into Josiah Wedgwood’s innovations in pottery during the Industrial Revolution, which revolutionised the ceramics industry. • Activities: o Video Analysis: Analyse documentaries about Wedgwood’s techniques and his role in the abolitionist movement. o Timeline Organization: Sort key events in Wedgwood’s life and career to appreciate his impact on industrial practices. o Deep Dive Writing: Examine how Wedgwood’s marketing strategies transformed how pottery was sold and popularized.

• Overview: Study Keir Hardie’s role in founding the Labour Party and his efforts to represent the working class in British politics. • Activities: o Video Discussion: Watch and discuss videos on Hardie’s political strategies and his foundational role in the Labour Party. o Timeline Arrangement: Sequence major milestones in Hardie’s career and the early years of the Labour Party. o Extended Writing: Evaluate Hardie’s influence on labour rights and social justice in the UK.

Overview: Explore Ada Lovelace’s contributions to computing during the Industrial Revolution, including her work on Charles Babbage’s Analytical Engine. • Activities: o Video Review: Watch videos detailing Lovelace’s life and her pioneering programming work. o Timeline Sorting: Organize events in Lovelace’s career to understand her contributions to the development of early computers. o Extended Writing: Discuss Lovelace’s foresight into the capabilities of computers beyond mere calculation.

Overview: Examine Guglielmo Marconi’s invention of the radio and its profound impact on global communication. Activities: o Video Analysis: Watch detailed accounts of Marconi’s experiments and the evolution of radio technology. o Timeline Activity: Organize the pivotal moments in Marconi’s career and the development of radio communication. o Deep Dive Writing: Analyse how Marconi’s radio technology changed the face of communication and its uses during significant historical events.

Overview: Investigate Robert Koch’s groundbreaking contributions to bacteriology, including his discovery of the bacteria responsible for anthrax, tuberculosis, and cholera. Activities: o Video Analysis: Watch educational videos to learn about Koch’s life and his methodological innovations in microbiology. o Timeline Activity: Arrange timeline cards in chronological order to understand the sequence of Koch’s major discoveries. o Deep Dive Writing: Explore how Koch’s discoveries impacted both medical science and public health practices.

Overview: Investigate the reign of Henry V of England, focusing on his military success at the Battle of Agincourt and the subsequent Treaty of Troyes. • Activities: o Video Review: Watch detailed accounts of Henry V’s campaigns and his role in the Hundred Years’ War. o Timeline Organization: Sort events from Henry’s reign to understand his impact on England and France. o Extended Writing: Consider the contradictions in Henry’s character and his cultural impact, including his patronage of the arts.

• Overview: Examine Commodore Matthew Perry’s expedition to Japan and his negotiation of the Treaty of Kanagawa, which opened Japan to the West. • Activities: o Video Analysis: Explore Perry’s strategies and the impacts of his expedition on Japanese isolation. o Timeline Sorting: Sequence events leading to and following the treaty. o Extended Writing: Reflect on the long-term effects of Perry’s actions on Japan and international relations.

Overview: Study Sir Robert Peel’s establishment of the Metropolitan Police Force in London, marking the start of modern, organized policing. • Activities: o Video Review: Learn about the origins of the Metropolitan Police and the nickname ‘Bobbies.’ o Timeline Activity: Arrange the major milestones in the development of policing under Peel. o Deep Dive Writing: Analyse Peel’s contributions to law enforcement and the public’s reception of the new police force.

Overview: Delve into the life and legacy of Tokugawa Ieyasu, the founder of the Tokugawa Shogunate that ruled Japan for over 250 years. • Activities: o Video Analysis: Study Ieyasu’s rise to power and his establishment of the shogunate. o Timeline Activity: Organize the key events of Ieyasu’s rule and the early Tokugawa period. o Deep Dive Writing: Discuss the impacts of the Sakoku policy and the Siege of Osaka on Japan under Tokugawa rule.

• Overview: Explore the life and reign of Charlemagne, who expanded and consolidated the Carolingian Empire, significantly influencing medieval European politics and culture. • Activities: o Source Analysis: Watch and discuss videos and sources about Charlemagne’s rule, focusing on his imperial coronation and reforms. o Timeline Sorting: Organize events from Charlemagne’s life into chronological order. o Deep Dive Writing: Examine Charlemagne’s contributions to the Carolingian Renaissance and his legacy in shaping medieval Europe.

• Overview: Explore Millicent Fawcett’s pivotal role in the British women’s suffrage movement, including her leadership of the National Union of Women’s Suffrage Societies (NUWSS). • Activities: o Video Analysis: Watch videos detailing Fawcett’s activism and the peaceful methods she championed. o Timeline Sorting: Organize timeline cards about key events in the suffrage movement and Fawcett’s contributions. o Extended Writing: Discuss how Fawcett’s approaches differed from more militant suffragettes and her impact on the suffrage movement.

Overview: Investigate the life of Joan of Arc, her role in the Hundred Years’ War, and her enduring legacy as a symbol of French national pride and a canonized saint. • Activities: o Source Review: Analyse documentaries that detail Joan’s military campaigns and her trial. o Timeline Activity: Sequence major events in Joan’s life and military career. o Extended Writing: Discuss Joan’s strategies at the Siege of Orléans and the implications of her canonization.

Overview: Explore Martin Luther’s pivotal role in initiating the Protestant Reformation by challenging the practices of the Catholic Church. Activities: o Video Analysis: Watch videos detailing Luther’s life and his 95 Theses that sparked the Reformation. o Timeline Activity: Organize events related to Luther’s actions into chronological order. o Extended Writing: Discuss Luther’s motivations, the impact of the printing press on his ideas, and the effects of his refusal to recant at the Diet of Worms.

Overview: Delve into the life of Matthew Hopkins, known for his role as a witch-hunter during the English Civil War, and examine the broader impact of his actions on East Anglia and beyond. Activities: o Source Review: Watch detailed explorations of Hopkins’ witch-hunting methods and their historical context. o Timeline Activity: Organize the key phases of Hopkins’ witch-hunting campaign. o Extended Writing: Assess the consequences of Hopkins’ trials on the communities in East Anglia and the historical perception of witch trials.

Overview: Study James I of England’s reign, focusing on his role in the Union of the Crowns, the authorization of the King James Bible, and his responses to political and religious challenges. Activities: o Video Analysis: Review videos about James I’s policies and the cultural impact of the King James Bible. o Timeline Sorting: Arrange significant events during James I’s reign in chronological order. o Deep Dive Writing: Explore the effects of the Union of the Crowns and the King James Bible on English and Scottish history.

• Overview: Celebrate Edith Maud Cook, a pioneering British aviator and the first British woman to pilot a plane, highlighting her significant contributions to aviation and her tragic early death. • Activities: o Video Analysis: Study Cook’s aviation career and her impact on women in aviation. o Timeline Sorting: Sequence the milestones of Cook’s career and life events. o Deep Dive Writing: Reflect on Cook’s achievements and the barriers she broke in a male-dominated field.

Overview: Study JP Morgan’s influence on American finance, his role in stabilising the financial system, and his legacy as a powerful banker. Activities: o Source Review: Watch content on Morgan’s consolidation efforts and interventions during financial crises. o Timeline Sorting: Organize the significant moments in Morgan’s career, including his major corporate formations. o Deep Dive Writing: Discuss Morgan’s methods and their impact on American industry and finance.

Overview: Delve into Albert Einstein’s life, focusing on his development of the theories of relativity and his impact on physics and global science. Activities: o Source Review: Analyse videos that explain Einstein’s theories and their implications for modern science. o Timeline Sorting: Sequence the major events in Einstein’s career, including his Nobel Prize win. o Deep Dive Writing: Explore how Einstein’s theories changed our understanding of the universe and his use of fame to promote peace.

Overview: Investigate Amelia Earhart’s achievements in aviation, her record-setting flights, and the enduring mystery of her disappearance. Activities: o Video Analysis: View documentaries on Earhart’s solo transatlantic flight and her impact on women in aviation. o Timeline Activity: Arrange key events in Earhart’s career and her final flight in chronological order. o Extended Writing: Examine Earhart’s motivations for flying and the theories surrounding her disappearance.

Overview: Analyse King George III’s reign, focusing on the loss of the American colonies, the Acts of Union, and his personal and political challenges. Activities: o Video Analysis: Study videos on George III’s policies, the American Revolution, and his mental health issues. o Timeline Activity: Sort events from George III’s reign, including legislative acts and personal crises. o Extended Writing: Reflect on the implications of his decisions on British and global history.