This is one lesson from a completely fully resourced and integrated series of 17 lessons on the Russian Revolution. It was designed for GCSE History but has also been used very effectively at KS3 level. Each lesson contains as a minimum: • Recap from previous lesson • Keyword flashcards (in a unique ‘Pokémon card style’ template!) • Writing skill challenges building up to fully developed PEEKA paragraphs (these increase in complexity as you move through the lessons) • Text with comprehension questions • A ‘reverse engineer’ essay question task. • A model paragraph with a ‘how can you improve?’ task • Stretch questions. • Video links. The 17 lessons are as follows: Russia and its discontents (free) 1905 Revolution (free) The First World War (free) Rasputin February Revolution Mid-Module Revision Tasks and Knowledge Check Provisional Government October Revolution Bolsheviks & Constituent Assembly Treaty of Brest-Litovsk Russian Civil War Russian Civil War – Why did the Reds win? Russian Civil War – War Communism Russian Civil War – Kronstadt Naval Mutiny Russian Civil War – New Economic Policy Russian Civil War – Lenin’s Legacy End of unit – all revision cards, revision tasks, assessment questions, models and criteria. Hope they help. Wolsey Academy, 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. #BetterTeachingBetterPlanet

The History of Ancient Persia Each lesson is well constructed and fully resourced (all resources contained at the end of each PowerPoint to avoid multiple files). Lessons include a varied sequence of activities building up content and skills to enable students to engage with the content of the Persia Empire while building up transferable skills in historical writing, source analysis and creative projects. Each lesson also includes model answers, criteria and stretch/support activities. The lessons are as follows: The Artifacts of Persia. A collection of primary sources that students study. They then create a presentation on the question “what type of people were the Ancient Persians?” The King of Kings: An overview of the reigns of Cyrus the Great, Cambyses, Darius, and Xerxes. Life in Persia: A project-based lesson with all the materials needed for students to present on Persian law, religion and the role of women. The Fall of Babylon: A brief look at the Babylonian Empire, a timeline of its fall to Persia and a study of the causes, events and consequences surrounding the fall of the Great city. The Age of Kings – A look at the magnificence and splendour of the travelling household court of the Persian Kings Persia v Athens and the Battle of Marathon: What happened, why did it happen and what legacy did it leave? Athens & Sparta: The allies that kept Persia at bay, a look at their similarities and differences. Battle of Thermopylae: How did it create the legend of the 300? Is there any truth in it? Battle of Salamis: How did the Greeks defeat a much larger Persian army? Persian achievements: Art, Science, Architecture, Mathematics. Persian Medicine Alexander the Great The sacking of Persepolis Wolsey Academy, 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. We hope it helps. #BetterTeachingBetterPlanet –

In 1607, the Jamestown Colony was established in Virginia, becoming the first permanent English settlement in North America. In this lesson, students will learn about the motivations behind its founding, the challenges faced by the colonists, and their interactions with the Native Americans, as well as the lasting impact of this historic event. In this lesson, students will… Study the context of the topic Sort a timeline of the events into the correct order. Watch a video and answer questions on the content. Study real (and some fictional) quotes from the people involved and discuss what they reveal about the past. Categorise factors that led to, or shaped, the past. Prioritize those factors during group work. Agree on a grading matrix for answering a written question. Read an example answer and look for what went well and even better if. Try writing your own answer to the topic question. This is a lesson in a large series of American History lessons created by Wolsey Academy. Each lesson has been taught to high-school students successfully for a number of years. Wolsey Academy, 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. #BetterTeachingBetterPlanet We hope it helps.

This is one lesson from a series of 18 lessons to take students through Module 2 of IGCSE Business Studies: People in Business. In this series of lessons on business studies, we explore the importance of people in business. From understanding the impact of leadership styles to recognizing the significance of employee motivation and communication, this course delves into the key elements of managing and leading people in the workplace. With real-world examples and practical exercises, students will gain valuable insights into how to build effective teams and foster a positive organizational culture. The lessons are as follows: Motivation Theories Incentives Role of Management Organisational Structure Leadership Styles Trade Unions Recruitment Training Employment Law – Discrimination Employment Law – Health and Safety Employment Law – Unfair Dismissal Employment Law – Wage Protection Workforce Planning Internal and External Communications Methods of Communication Direction of Communications Revision Flash Cards Practice Exam Wolsey Academy, 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. #BetterTeachingBetterPlanet We hope it helps.

This comprehensive study resource is designed to deepen students’ understanding of William Shakespeare’s timeless tragedy. With 50 flash cards covering keywords, characters, and themes, accompanied by revision method tutorials and templates, it offers a complete and effective study package. The keyword flash cards provide essential terms and concepts from the play, accompanied by clear definitions to enhance students’ vocabulary and facilitate their analysis. From “star-crossed lovers” to “foreshadowing,” these cards empower students to explore the intricacies of Shakespeare’s language and themes. The character flash cards introduce the key figures in Romeo and Juliet, including Romeo, Juliet, Mercutio, and Tybalt. Each card offers detailed descriptions of the characters’ traits, motivations, and relationships, enabling students to engage deeply with the nuances of the play’s rich cast. The theme flash cards delve into the profound themes woven throughout the play, such as love, fate, family, and the power of language. By exploring these themes, students gain a deeper understanding of the timeless and universal messages Shakespeare conveys. To support students in their revision process, this resource includes comprehensive tutorials on effective revision methods, specifically tailored to Romeo and Juliet. These tutorials offer practical strategies for summarizing scenes, analyzing poetic devices, and interpreting dramatic techniques. Additionally, the resource provides customizable revision templates that offer structured frameworks for note-taking, quote analysis, and thematic synthesis. These templates assist students in organizing their thoughts, capturing key insights, and creating personalized study guides that highlight the most important elements of the play. “Romeo and Juliet Flash Cards Plus” is an invaluable resource for students seeking to master Shakespeare’s tragic tale. By combining flash cards, revision method tutorials, and templates, this comprehensive resource ensures a deep understanding of the play’s content, while equipping students with the necessary tools to excel in their exams and appreciate the enduring beauty of Shakespeare’s masterpiece. Wolsey Academy, 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. #BetterTeachingBetterPlanet We hope it helps.

A PowerPoint to run a CPD session on this amazing new opportunity for teachers and educators. It features a demonstration of the power of Generative AI and a prompt sheet for design and technology teachers to get the most out of the tech. Hope it helps. Wolsey Academy, 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.

14 of 22 lessons that together teach the entire Vietnam Conflict, 1945-1975. Ideal for all specifications. Each lesson comes with a range of activities, flash cards for revision and assessments and checks throughout. Almost all include a written assessment with guidance and activities that ask students to consider a range of different historical interpretations of the events. All resources needed for the lesson are self-contained within the PowerPoint with printer friendly versions ready to go. The lessons are as follows: Vietnam Overview and Timeline Colonial Vietnam General Giap Dien Bien Phu 1954 Geneva Accords 1954 Domino Theory & McCarthyism Ho Chi Minh The Vietcong Strategic Hamlet Program Overthrow of Diem 1963 Gulf of Tonkin Incident 1964 Vietcong Tactics US Tactics Khe Sanh, Tet & Hue Nixon Doctrine & Vietnamization Opposition to the War – Media & Atrocities My Lai Massacre 1968 Opposition to the War – Students, Kent State and the Draft Support for the War – Hard Hats Peace and the Fall of Saigon 1975 Why did the US Fail? 80 Flashcards Wolsey Academy is a non-profit with every penny we make going to good causes, see our website, Wolsey Academy (Google us), for more information and to access free History games and lots more resources. Hope it helps. W.

The Cold War IGCSE Edexcel One lesson from over forty on the Cold War, designed for the IGCSE Edexcel specification but instantly transferable to any other GCSE (or non-GCSE) curriculum. It begins before the Second World War, with the origins of Communist thinking and the Russian Revolution and continues right through the fall of the Berlin Wall and the end of the USSR. Each lesson comes with a range of activities, keyword cards and assessments. Focus on developing analytical and writing skills. Wolsey Academy is a non-profit organisation and any money we make from the sale of resources goes to one of the charities we support, which can be seen at our website at Wolsey Academy (just google us). In addition, we host great 3D History games, complete with workbooks, that are free for your students to play and complete. Here you can also purchase more of our lessons at a discount.

20 High Quality Business Case Studies from Around the World. Each Case Study introduces the business, provides lots of theory slides and tasks, ends with an application exam style question (with example answers) and also inclides keyword flash cards specific to each case study and the skills/theories learned. Hope they help, Wolsey Academy, 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. We hope it helps. #BetterTeachingBetterPlanet

This lesson resource offers a comprehensive and engaging approach to exploring World War I through the lens of Kitchener’s Army. Learning episodes: Introduction to Kitchener’s Army: A brief discussion setting historical context. Group Work on Motivations: Students explore different reasons men joined the army. Propaganda Posters Analysis: Students complete a ‘content and purpose’ table for understanding wartime propaganda. Studying Real Quotes: Examining actual quotes from soldiers to add personal perspectives. Exam-Style Question: Writing an ‘explain’ question to practice analytical skills. Creative Activity: Planning and drawing a propaganda poster to apply learned concepts. Wolsey Academy, 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. We hope it helps.

This lesson looks into the significance of the Silk Roads and their impact on China. Students will learn about the historical trade routes, key figures, and events that shaped the Silk Roads. Activities include video analysis, timeline sorting, and categorizing imports and exports. They will explore how the Silk Roads facilitated trade, cultural exchange, and the spread of technologies and ideas. The lesson aims to highlight the interconnectedness of ancient civilizations and the enduring legacy of the Silk Roads on global history. 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. 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