Wolsey Academy operates as a non-profit, with every penny we make going to one of our charity partners or into the Ipswich Initiative, funding good works across the town and county. Search for Wolsey Academy to see our website for more details and to purchase resources at a discount.
Wolsey Academy operates as a non-profit, with every penny we make going to one of our charity partners or into the Ipswich Initiative, funding good works across the town and county. Search for Wolsey Academy to see our website for more details and to purchase resources at a discount.
Industrial Revolution:
Now including an online self-marking homework task
From a Scheme of Work on the Industrial Revolution. Target is KS3 but all assessments throughout are GCSE and use Edexcel criteria. Each lesson contains a lesson plan, quick start guide, printable resources, mini plenaries, challenge questions, mark schemes, writing frames, lots of differentiation, a nice mix of activity types and a lesson specific EAL activity sheet. There are 14 lessons in total, but each lesson has enough material to last 2 or 3 lessons for even high ability classes.
Most lessons include some high-level source analysis.
The lessons also include a link to a site hosting a self-marking End of Unit quiz and a revision guide which make for nice homework activities. The SOW has been used for several years (with continual updates and improvements) at a very successful History department in an outstanding school.
If used at KS3 it also acts as a grounding for any History of Medicine modules they might encounter at KS4 (hence the focus on public health and inventions).
The SOW covers the following topics:
Introduction to the Industrial Revolution (free)
Population Boom (free)
Factories
Coal Mining
Transport
Robert Stephenson
Industrial Revolution inventors
Child Labour
Public Health Problems
Public Health Solutions & Government Intervention
Source Question on the Big Stink
Luddites
British Empire
Source Question on Empire
Revision Guide & EAL activities.
WolseyAcademy.com, a non-profit resource provider, directs all profits to various charities, including refugee support, youth sports, educational programs, and carbon capture, achieving a carbon-negative status. Explore our site for resources and free history role-playing games loved by students. Thank you for your dedication to teaching and for supporting our mission.
This lesson on the invention of the printing press explores its significance and impact on European society. Students will begin with a fun “Whispers of History” game to demonstrate how information was shared before the printing press. They will then engage in a card-sorting activity to distinguish between life before and after the invention of printing. Through reading comprehension tasks, students will answer questions about how books were produced, the revolutionary nature of Gutenberg’s press, and the broader effects on society. The lesson concludes with a peer-marking activity, reinforcing understanding.
Based on an existing ‘free’ TES resources and jazzed up a bit.
Hope it helps.
Industrial Revolution:
From a Scheme of Work on the Industrial Revolution. Target is KS3 but all assessments throughout are GCSE and use Edexcel criteria. Each lesson contains a lesson plan, quick start guide, printable resources, mini plenaries, challenge questions, mark schemes, writing frames, lots of differentiation, a nice mix of activity types and a lesson specific EAL activity sheet. There are 14 lessons in total, but each lesson has enough material to last 2 or 3 lessons for even high ability classes.
Most lessons include some high-level source analysis.
The lessons also include a link to a site hosting a self-marking End of Unit quiz and a revision guide which make for nice homework activities. The SOW has been used for several years (with continual updates and improvements) at a very successful History department in an outstanding school.
If used at KS3 it also acts as a grounding for any History of Medicine modules they might encounter at KS4 (hence the focus on public health and inventions).
The SOW covers the following topics:
Introduction to the Industrial Revolution (free)
Population Boom (free)
Factories
Coal Mining
Transport
Robert Stephenson
Industrial Revolution inventors
Child Labour
Public Health Problems
Public Health Solutions & Government Intervention
Source Question on the Big Stink
Luddites
British Empire
Source Question on Empire
Revision Guide & EAL activities.
WolseyAcademy.com, a non-profit resource provider, directs all profits to various charities, including refugee support, youth sports, educational programs, and carbon capture, achieving a carbon-negative status. Explore our site for resources and free history role-playing games loved by students. Thank you for your dedication to teaching and for supporting our mission.
China: Conflict, Crisis and Change 1900 – 1989. Designed for the Edexcel IGCSE Breadth Study but features a wide range of activities and approaches, and is in depth enough, that makes it excellent for all China history courses.
It is a standalone SOW (e.g. you don’t need to refer to a text book) and each lesson is self-contained, with all the information and resources required to deliver at least a Good rated lesson if not an Outstanding one.
Assessment & activity types are introduced and revisited based on a retrieval grid to ensure maximum learning and imbedding of skills and knowledge. Each lesson is estimated to take 45-60 minutes to complete but in my experience many can stretch over 2 or even 3 lessons depending on teacher judgement.
Each lesson features as a minimum:
Numeracy & Literacy challenges.
Keywords (to add to a student glossary).
EAL support sheets.
Stretch and challenge activities.
Teacher Quick Start Guide.
Literacy support mats.
Homework extension task mats.
Context slide for the lesson.
Part 1: Lessons included:
Intro to China & Course Set Up. (with online self-marking quiz)
Boxer Rebellion Causes & Events
Boxer Rebellion Consequences & Reforms
The 1911 Revolution
4th May Movement
Sun Yet-Sen, Chiang Kai-Shek & Guomindang
Recap Lesson 1: 1900 – 1926 (with online self-marking quiz)
The United Front & The Communist Party
Expeditions, Massacres and Exterminations 1926 – 1934
Recap lesson 2: 1926 – 1934 (with online self-marking quiz)
The Long March 1934-35
Consequences of the Long March
This lesson explores the life and contributions of Douglas Bader, a Battle of Britain fighter ace during World War II. Students will learn about his resilience and leadership despite losing both legs. Activities include video analysis, timeline sorting, and creating a script for a TV talk show episode featuring Bader. The lesson concludes with a discussion on Bader’s legacy and a peer review of the scripts.
Lesson Content and Activities:
Introduction:
Discuss Douglas Bader’s life and achievements.
Watch videos about Bader and create a timeline of significant events.
Timeline Activity:
Sort the timeline cards into the correct chronological order.
Deep Dive:
Read extended writing on Bader and answer questions about his qualities, early life, sports achievements, and determination.
Legacy and Impact:
Discuss Bader’s leadership in the Battle of Britain, his role as an inspiration, and his impact on RAF morale.
Script Writing:
Research Bader’s life and write a script for a TV talk show episode “This Is Your Life” featuring Douglas Bader.
Include key periods in his life, special guests, and use keywords from the lesson.
Writing Task:
Write a PEEKA paragraph explaining Bader’s impact on World War II.
Use sentence starters and provide detailed evidence.
Class Discussion:
Share and discuss the scripts and paragraphs.
Reflect on Bader’s legacy and his significance in modern history.
Resources:
Video links on Bader
Timeline cards
Extended writing text
Script writing guidelines
PEEKA paragraph guidelines
From a series of over 30 Second World War lessons made by Wolsey Academy. They provide a thorough foundation of knowledge in this vital period of 20th Century History and each lesson looks to focus on a range of historical skills and exam techniques to equip students with knowledge and transferable research, analysis and study skills.
To find the complete bundle search on the Wolsey Academy website.
Wolsey Academy operates as a non-profit, with every penny we make going to one of our charity partners or into the Ipswich Initiative, funding good works across the town and county. Search for Wolsey Academy to see our website for more details and to purchase resources at a discount.
Use code ‘WOLSEY’ for 10% off at the Wolsey Academy Web Store.
Please help us, help you, help them. Thank you.
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1066 and the aftermath of conquest - featuring a unique immersive interactive Learning World (free to play!). The Learning World feeds directly into the in class lesson activities and can be used as an ongoing homework project – students can complete the free codex booklet as they go to consolidate learning.
It is a very comprehensive SOW that covers the Norman conquest and its impact on English society. Each and every lesson has been made with enough differentiation, activity variety, cross-curricular support and progress checks that they could be used comfortably ‘out of the box’ in an observation lesson. Care has also been taken to make sure the skills complement each other across the SOW and build up to progress in exam writing ability, source analysis and soft skill development. I’m quite proud of it – if I may say so!
The first two lessons and the Learning World Codex are free to download
From my experience it created a huge ‘buzz’ about learning in the classroom and I even had kids in other classes asking to use it. So soon the whole department were using it and at KS3 parent’s evening it was all the parents talked about – many of them had also played through the Learning World.
Note: The Learning World is a ‘beta’ version – I am currently looking for someone to upgrade the artwork to make a few things look more ‘Normany’. But I guarantee the pupils will love it.
WolseyAcademy.com, a non-profit resource provider, directs all profits to various charities, including refugee support, youth sports, educational programs, and carbon capture, achieving a carbon-negative status. Explore our site for resources and free history role-playing games loved by students. Thank you for your dedication to teaching and for supporting our mission.
This lesson focuses on Qin Shi Huang, the first emperor of China who founded the Qin Dynasty. Students will learn about his unification of China, construction of the Great Wall, and creation of the Terracotta Army. Activities include video analysis, timeline sorting, and a discussion on his legacy. The lesson aims to provide insights into Qin Shi Huang’s significant impact on Chinese history and governance, highlighting both his achievements and his autocratic methods.
Taken from a series of 7 lessons on history of Ancient China. They provide an excellent and engaging introduction to ancient China and provide a great foundation for understanding how this vital nation has shaped our world.
Each lesson is designed to cover a range of historical and exam skills to build up students knowledge and exam skills ready for any exam board, external and internal. They are also a huge amount of fun to teach!
Those lessons are:
Shang & Zhou Dynasties
Qin Shi Huang (The First Emperor)
Confucianism
Kublai Khan
Silk Roads
The Forbidden City
Zheng He & The Treasure Fleets
Wolsey Academy operates as a non-profit, with every penny we make going to one of our charity partners or into the Ipswich Initiative, funding good works across the town and county. Search for Wolsey Academy to see our website for more details and to purchase resources at a discount.
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This lesson examines the lives of sharecroppers in the post-Civil War South. Students will learn about the sharecropping system, the promise of “forty acres and a mule,” and the exploitation faced by freed African Americans. Activities include video analysis, timeline sorting, guided reading, and writing PEEKA paragraphs. The lesson concludes with a discussion on the economic and social impact of sharecropping on the Southern United States.
Lesson Content and Activities:
Introduction:
Discuss sharecropping and its significance in post-Civil War American history.
Introduce today’s keywords: Sharecropping, Freedmen’s Bureau, Debt Peonage, Forty Acres and a Mule.
Video Task:
Watch videos on sharecropping and make a list of adjectives describing the conditions endured by sharecroppers.
Timeline Activity:
Sort the timeline cards into the correct chronological order of significant events related to sharecropping.
Primary Source Analysis:
Read and analyze primary sources related to sharecropping.
Complete guided reading activities.
Categorisation Task:
Categorize and sort evidence into reliable and unreliable sources on the life of sharecroppers.
Discussion:
Debate whether sharecropping was better than slavery and if it lived up to the promises made during the Civil War.
Writing Task:
Write a PEEKA paragraph answering whether sharecropping was any better than being a slave.
Peer Assessment:
Read through a partner’s paragraphs, highlight each PEEKA section, and provide feedback.
Class Discussion:
Share and discuss the PEEKA paragraphs.
Recap Quiz:
Participate in a recap quiz to reinforce key points from the lesson.
Resources:
Video links on sharecropping
Timeline cards
Primary source documents
Guided reading text
PEEKA paragraph guidelines and planning sheet
From a series of over 50 lessons made by Wolsey Academy on the history of the United States. They provide a thorough foundation of knowledge in this vital period of world history and provide an excellent foundation for all future study. Each lesson looks to focus on a range of historical skills and exam techniques to equip students with knowledge and transferable research, analysis and study skills.
To find the complete bundle search on the Wolsey Academy website.
Wolsey Academy operates as a non-profit, with every penny we make going to one of our charity partners or into the Ipswich Initiative, funding good works across the town and county. Search for Wolsey Academy to see our website for more details and to purchase resources at a discount.
Use code ‘WOLSEY’ for 10% off at the Wolsey Academy Web Store.
Please help us, help you, help them. Thank you.
Hope it helps.
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Students get an introduction to the Bronze Age, covering its timeline, major civilisations, and technological advancements. Activities include creating a timeline of significant events, watching an overview video, and participating in a group discussion on how bronze tools transformed societies. They also complete a research project on a chosen Bronze Age civilisation, highlighting its contributions and daily life, and present their findings to the class.
Taken from a series of 10 lessons on The Bronze Age. They provide an excellent and engaging introduction to the ancient world and addresses many of the founding civilisations, stories and achievements that shape the rest of history.
No study of history would be complete without these lessons. Each lesson is designed to cover a range of historical and exam skills to build up students knowledge and exam skills ready for any exam board, external and internal. They are also a huge amount of fun to teach!
Those lessons are:
Bronze Age Overview
Sumerians and Mesopotamia
Indus Valley
The Magan People of Arabia (The UAE & Oman)
Minoans on Crete and the Minotaur
Mycenaeans and the Trojan War
The Shang & Zhou Dynasty
The Legend of Atlantis
The Sea Peoples – Migration or Conquest?
The Mystery of the Bronze Age Collapse
Wolsey Academy operates as a non-profit, with every penny we make going to one of our charity partners or into the Ipswich Initiative, funding good works across the town and county. Search for Wolsey Academy to see our website for more details and to purchase resources at a discount.
Use code ‘WOLSEY’ for 10% off at the Wolsey Academy Web Store
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In this lesson, students explore Thomas Wolsey’s significant reforms in the English legal system and government during Henry VIII’s reign. Activities include video analysis, guided reading on Wolsey’s reforms, and examining the impact of the Star Chamber, subsidies, Eltham Ordinances, and the Amicable Grant. Students will also analyse Wolsey’s foreign policy achievements like the Treaty of London and the Field of Cloth of Gold. Through discussions, role-plays, and PEEKA paragraph writing, students will understand Wolsey’s efforts to centralise governance, improve efficiency, and the challenges and successes of his domestic and foreign policies.
Taken from a series of 20 lessons on Tudor England. They provide an thorough foundation of knowledge in this vital period of European history and each lesson looks to focus on a range of historical skills and exam techniques to equip students with knowledge and transferable research, analysis and study skills.
Those lessons are:
Battle of Bosworth 1485
Henry VII
John Cabot
Henry VIII & Catherine of Aragon
Thomas Wolsey’s Reforms
Anne Boleyn
Rise of Cromwell
Dissolution of the Monasteries
Pilgrimage of Grace 1536
Henry VIII & His Wives
Edward VI’s Reformation
Bloody Mary
Elizabeth I – Overview
Elizabeth I – Challenges
Sir Francis Drake
Sir Walter Raleigh
Spanish Armada
The Mary Rose
Shakespeare
Wolsey’s Ipswich
Wolsey Academy operates as a non-profit, with every penny we make going to one of our charity partners or into the Ipswich Initiative, funding good works across the town and county. Search for Wolsey Academy to see our website for more details and to purchase resources at a discount.
Use code ‘WOLSEY’ for 10% off at the Wolsey Academy Web Store
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In this lesson, students examine the reign of Mary I and the persecution of Protestants, leading to her nickname “Bloody Mary.” Activities include video analysis of her reign, creating timelines of key events, and debates on whether the title “Bloody Mary” is justified. Students will explore the stories of the Ipswich Martyrs, conduct role-plays of historical events, and create presentations on the religious conflicts of the period.
Taken from a series of 20 lessons on Tudor England. They provide an thorough foundation of knowledge in this vital period of European history and each lesson looks to focus on a range of historical skills and exam techniques to equip students with knowledge and transferable research, analysis and study skills.
Those lessons are:
Battle of Bosworth 1485
Henry VII
John Cabot
Henry VIII & Catherine of Aragon
Thomas Wolsey’s Reforms
Anne Boleyn
Rise of Cromwell
Dissolution of the Monasteries
Pilgrimage of Grace 1536
Henry VIII & His Wives
Edward VI’s Reformation
Bloody Mary
Elizabeth I – Overview
Elizabeth I – Challenges
Sir Francis Drake
Sir Walter Raleigh
Spanish Armada
The Mary Rose
Shakespeare
Wolsey’s Ipswich
Wolsey Academy operates as a non-profit, with every penny we make going to one of our charity partners or into the Ipswich Initiative, funding good works across the town and county. Search for Wolsey Academy to see our website for more details and to purchase resources at a discount.
Use code ‘WOLSEY’ for 10% off at the Wolsey Academy Web Store
Please help us, help you, help them. Thank you.
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his lesson explores the life and achievements of Benjamin Franklin, focusing on his contributions to science, politics, and society. Students will learn about his inventions, role in the American Revolution, and impact on the newly formed United States. Activities include video analysis, timeline sorting, analyzing primary sources, and writing PEEKA paragraphs. The lesson concludes with a discussion on Franklin’s legacy and his influence on American history.
Lesson Content and Activities:
Introduction:
Discuss Benjamin Franklin’s background and his significance in American history.
Watch a video on Franklin and write down key points.
Video Task:
Watch the video “Who Is Benjamin Franklin? | Learn about the life and accomplishments of Ben Franklin.”
Select the correct summary of the video and take notes.
Timeline Activity:
Sort timeline cards into the correct chronological order, covering key events such as Franklin’s birth, his move to Philadelphia, his electricity experiments, his role in the American Revolution, and his contributions to the U.S. Constitution.
Key Discoveries and Inventions:
Discuss Franklin’s experiments with electricity, including his famous kite experiment and the invention of the lightning rod.
Analyze his other inventions like bifocal glasses and the Franklin stove.
Public Institutions:
Explore Franklin’s founding of public institutions such as the first public library, the American Philosophical Society, and the University of Pennsylvania.
Discuss the impact of these institutions on American society.
Role in the American Revolution:
Examine Franklin’s role in drafting the Declaration of Independence and securing French support during the American Revolutionary War.
Read primary sources related to his diplomatic efforts and contributions to the war.
Writing Task:
Write a PEEKA paragraph explaining Franklin’s impact on the American Revolution and the early United States.
Use the PEEKA planning sheet for guidance.
Class Discussion:
Share and discuss the PEEKA paragraphs.
Reflect on Franklin’s legacy and his contributions to the formation of the United States.
Recap Quiz:
What famous experiment did Benjamin Franklin conduct to prove that lightning is a form of electrical energy?
Which publication did Franklin create that included proverbs and advice, becoming very popular in colonial America?
What role did Franklin play in the drafting of the Declaration of Independence?
Which institution did Franklin help to found that later became the University of Pennsylvania?
As an ambassador, which country did Franklin secure vital support from during the American Revolutionary War?
Resources:
Video link on Benjamin Franklin
Timeline cards
Primary source documents
PEEKA paragraph guidelines and planning sheet
Recap quiz questions
This lesson provides an overview of the most famous space telescopes, their missions, their capabilities and the successful science they have been able to complete while on the surface. There are a number of tasks for students to complete, including all the information and links you need to run a very successful lesson on this fascinating topic.
This is one lesson in a series of 20 on the late 20th and early 21st Century. Each lesson is designed to cover a range of historical and exam skills to build up students knowledge and exam skills ready for any exam board.
Those lessons are:
Modern Britain – The Windrush Generation
Modern Africa – Apartheid
Modern Europe – The European Union
Modern World – A History of Video Games
Modern World – Shigeru Miyamoto & Nintendo
Modern World – Space Telescopes
Modern World – Manned Space Flight
Moden World – Interplanetary Probes
Modern World – Mars Rovers
Modern Britain – Margaret Thatcher
Modern World – Iranian Revolution 1979
Modern World – Gulf War 1991
Modern World – Afghan War 2001 – 2022
Modern World – Iraq War 2003
Modern Technology – Deepmind, ChatGTP & AI
Modern World – Dubai Miracle
Modern World – Sovereign Wealth Funds
Modern Technology – Quantum Computing
Modern World – History of Environmentalism
Modern Technology - Blockchain
Wolsey Academy operates as a non-profit, with every penny we make going to one of our charity partners or into the Ipswich Initiative, funding good works across the town and county. Search for Wolsey Academy to see our website for more details and to purchase resources at a discount.
Use code ‘WOLSEY’ for 10% off at the Wolsey Academy Web Store
Please help us, help you, help them. Thank you.
Hope it helps.
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This lesson provides an overview of the most famous Interplanetary Probes, their missions, their capabilities and the successful science they have been able to complete while on the surface. There are a number of tasks for students to complete, including all the information and links you need to run a very successful lesson on this fascinating topic.
This is one lesson in a series of 20 on the late 20th and early 21st Century. Each lesson is designed to cover a range of historical and exam skills to build up students knowledge and exam skills ready for any exam board.
Those lessons are:
Modern Britain – The Windrush Generation
Modern Africa – Apartheid
Modern Europe – The European Union
Modern World – A History of Video Games
Modern World – Shigeru Miyamoto & Nintendo
Modern World – Space Telescopes
Modern World – Manned Space Flight
Moden World – Interplanetary Probes
Modern World – Mars Rovers
Modern Britain – Margaret Thatcher
Modern World – Iranian Revolution 1979
Modern World – Gulf War 1991
Modern World – Afghan War 2001 – 2022
Modern World – Iraq War 2003
Modern Technology – Deepmind, ChatGTP & AI
Modern World – Dubai Miracle
Modern World – Sovereign Wealth Funds
Modern Technology – Quantum Computing
Modern World – History of Environmentalism
Modern Technology - Blockchain
Wolsey Academy operates as a non-profit, with every penny we make going to one of our charity partners or into the Ipswich Initiative, funding good works across the town and county. Search for Wolsey Academy to see our website for more details and to purchase resources at a discount.
Use code ‘WOLSEY’ for 10% off at the Wolsey Academy Web Store
Please help us, help you, help them. Thank you.
Hope it helps.
W
This lesson provides an overview of the most famous space telescopes, their missions, their capabilities and the successful science they have been able to complete while on the surface. There are a number of tasks for students to complete, including all the information and links you need to run a very successful lesson on this fascinating topic.
This is one lesson in a series of 20 on the late 20th and early 21st Century. Each lesson is designed to cover a range of historical and exam skills to build up students knowledge and exam skills ready for any exam board.
Those lessons are:
Modern Britain – The Windrush Generation
Modern Africa – Apartheid
Modern Europe – The European Union
Modern World – A History of Video Games
Modern World – Shigeru Miyamoto & Nintendo
Modern World – Space Telescopes
Modern World – Manned Space Flight
Moden World – Interplanetary Probes
Modern World – Mars Rovers
Modern Britain – Margaret Thatcher
Modern World – Iranian Revolution 1979
Modern World – Gulf War 1991
Modern World – Afghan War 2001 – 2022
Modern World – Iraq War 2003
Modern Technology – Deepmind, ChatGTP & AI
Modern World – Dubai Miracle
Modern World – Sovereign Wealth Funds
Modern Technology – Quantum Computing
Modern World – History of Environmentalism
Modern Technology - Blockchain
Wolsey Academy operates as a non-profit, with every penny we make going to one of our charity partners or into the Ipswich Initiative, funding good works across the town and county. Search for Wolsey Academy to see our website for more details and to purchase resources at a discount.
Use code ‘WOLSEY’ for 10% off at the Wolsey Academy Web Store
Please help us, help you, help them. Thank you.
Hope it helps.
W
This lesson provides an overview of the most famous Mars rovers, their missions, their capabilities and the successful science they have been able to complete while on the surface. There are a number of tasks for students to complete, including all the information and links you need to run a very successful lesson on this fascinating topic.
This is one lesson in a series of 20 on the late 20th and early 21st Century. Each lesson is designed to cover a range of historical and exam skills to build up students knowledge and exam skills ready for any exam board.
Those lessons are:
Modern Britain – The Windrush Generation
Modern Africa – Apartheid
Modern Europe – The European Union
Modern World – A History of Video Games
Modern World – Shigeru Miyamoto & Nintendo
Modern World – Space Telescopes
Modern World – Manned Space Flight
Moden World – Interplanetary Probes
Modern World – Mars Rovers
Modern Britain – Margaret Thatcher
Modern World – Iranian Revolution 1979
Modern World – Gulf War 1991
Modern World – Afghan War 2001 – 2022
Modern World – Iraq War 2003
Modern Technology – Deepmind, ChatGTP & AI
Modern World – Dubai Miracle
Modern World – Sovereign Wealth Funds
Modern Technology – Quantum Computing
Modern World – History of Environmentalism
Modern Technology - Blockchain
Wolsey Academy operates as a non-profit, with every penny we make going to one of our charity partners or into the Ipswich Initiative, funding good works across the town and county. Search for Wolsey Academy to see our website for more details and to purchase resources at a discount.
Use code ‘WOLSEY’ for 10% off at the Wolsey Academy Web Store
Please help us, help you, help them. Thank you.
Hope it helps.
W
In this lesson, students explore the fall of Thomas Wolsey and the rise of Thomas Cromwell, focusing on their roles in the English Reformation. Activities include video analysis of key events, guided reading on Wolsey’s failure to secure Henry VIII’s annulment, and discussions on Cromwell’s successful strategy. Students will create timelines of Wolsey’s downfall and Cromwell’s rise, engage in debates on the impact of the Act of Supremacy, and write PEEKA paragraphs on the dissolution of the monasteries. This lesson aims to highlight the significant political and religious changes during this period and the roles Wolsey and Cromwell played in these transformations.
Taken from a series of 20 lessons on Tudor England. They provide an thorough foundation of knowledge in this vital period of European history and each lesson looks to focus on a range of historical skills and exam techniques to equip students with knowledge and transferable research, analysis and study skills.
Those lessons are:
Battle of Bosworth 1485
Henry VII
John Cabot
Henry VIII & Catherine of Aragon
Thomas Wolsey’s Reforms
Anne Boleyn
Rise of Cromwell
Dissolution of the Monasteries
Pilgrimage of Grace 1536
Henry VIII & His Wives
Edward VI’s Reformation
Bloody Mary
Elizabeth I – Overview
Elizabeth I – Challenges
Sir Francis Drake
Sir Walter Raleigh
Spanish Armada
The Mary Rose
Shakespeare
Wolsey’s Ipswich
Wolsey Academy operates as a non-profit, with every penny we make going to one of our charity partners or into the Ipswich Initiative, funding good works across the town and county. Search for Wolsey Academy to see our website for more details and to purchase resources at a discount.
Use code ‘WOLSEY’ for 10% off at the Wolsey Academy Web Store
Please help us, help you, help them. Thank you.
Hope it helps.
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In this lesson, students investigate Thomas Wolsey’s rise to power, his contributions, and his legacy in Ipswich. Activities include watching videos about his life, sorting timeline cards to understand his career progression, and creating fact files on historic buildings associated with Wolsey in Ipswich. Students will conduct virtual tours of Ipswich landmarks, participate in historical role-playing, and complete research projects on Wolsey’s impact.
Taken from a series of 20 lessons on Tudor England. They provide an thorough foundation of knowledge in this vital period of European history and each lesson looks to focus on a range of historical skills and exam techniques to equip students with knowledge and transferable research, analysis and study skills.
Those lessons are:
Battle of Bosworth 1485
Henry VII
John Cabot
Henry VIII & Catherine of Aragon
Thomas Wolsey’s Reforms
Anne Boleyn
Rise of Cromwell
Dissolution of the Monasteries
Pilgrimage of Grace 1536
Henry VIII & His Wives
Edward VI’s Reformation
Bloody Mary
Elizabeth I – Overview
Elizabeth I – Challenges
Sir Francis Drake
Sir Walter Raleigh
Spanish Armada
The Mary Rose
Shakespeare
Wolsey’s Ipswich
Wolsey Academy operates as a non-profit, with every penny we make going to one of our charity partners or into the Ipswich Initiative, funding good works across the town and county. Search for Wolsey Academy to see our website for more details and to purchase resources at a discount.
Use code ‘WOLSEY’ for 10% off at the Wolsey Academy Web Store
Please help us, help you, help them. Thank you.
Hope it helps.
W
1066 and the aftermath of conquest - featuring a unique immersive interactive Learning World (free to play!). The Learning World feeds directly into the in class lesson activities and can be used as an ongoing homework project – students can complete the free codex booklet as they go to consolidate learning.
It is a very comprehensive SOW that covers the Norman conquest and its impact on English society. Each and every lesson has been made with enough differentiation, activity variety, cross-curricular support and progress checks that they could be used comfortably ‘out of the box’ in an observation lesson. Care has also been taken to make sure the skills complement each other across the SOW and build up to progress in exam writing ability, source analysis and soft skill development. I’m quite proud of it – if I may say so!
The first two lessons and the Learning World Codex are free to download (some of the slides are not editable in these free versions) but the remaining lessons are for sale and are fully editable.
From my experience it created a huge ‘buzz’ about learning in the classroom and I even had kids in other classes asking to use it. So soon the whole department were using it and at KS3 parent’s evening it was all the parents talked about – many of them had also played through the Learning World.
WolseyAcademy.com, a non-profit resource provider, directs all profits to various charities, including refugee support, youth sports, educational programs, and carbon capture, achieving a carbon-negative status. Explore our site for resources and free history role-playing games loved by students. Thank you for your dedication to teaching and for supporting our mission.
This lesson on the Windrush Generation explores the arrival of Caribbean migrants to Britain on the SS Empire Windrush in 1948. It examines the push and pull factors for migration, such as post-war labor shortages in Britain and economic difficulties in the Caribbean. Students analyze the challenges faced by the migrants, including racial discrimination and housing issues, and their cultural contributions to British society. Activities include watching and analyzing a video, discussing a case study, identifying push and pull factors, completing a pre-printed activity sheet, and participating in quizzes to reinforce key concepts and historical context.
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