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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.
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I use this at my school to send to non-specialists that may have been given an ICT/Computer Science cover at short notice. Just makes sure the lesson is used productively but also places very few demands on the cover teacher.
It has:
A literacy/numeracy and keyword starter.
A brief piece of context.
Links to SIX free online coding games/sites that the students can complete. Each site comes with its own tutorials and explainer videos so most students can access them straight away.
A simple post-it note plenary.
Hope it helps.
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.
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.
From a series of 5 lessons taking KS3 through Central Asian History, highlighting many topics not covered by the traditional curriculum but which nonetheless are highly important to a developed and balanced appreciation of world history.
The five lessons are:
The Mongols
The Silk Roads
The Timurid Empire
The Ottomans
The Mughals
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.
Summary: This lesson focuses on Hadrian’s Wall, a significant Roman fortification in Britain built under Emperor Hadrian to mark the northern boundary of the empire. The wall was designed to secure the frontier, control movement, and assert Roman presence.
Activities:
Reading and defining keywords associated with Hadrian’s Wall.
Analysis of source materials about the wall’s construction and purpose.
Creating a postcard from the perspective of an Aurelian Moor stationed at the wall, describing their experiences.
Discussion on the differences between the Roman-controlled areas and the lands north of the wall.
For more great history resources, bundles at a huge discount and to play our free history RPGs please visit Wolsey Academy’s main website.
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
Summary: This lesson explores the significance and uses of Roman villas, focusing on a case study of the Castle Hill Roman Villa in Ipswich, Suffolk. It examines the role of villas as homes, business centers, and places for relaxation and social gatherings in Roman times.
Activities:
Pair and group discussions on the importance and functions of Roman villas.
Source analysis of the Castle Hill Roman Villa discovery.
True or False quiz about the excavation details.
Creation of an estate agent brochure to advertise a Roman villa using historical features and creative marketing strategies.
This lesson explores the global journey of a cargo container, emphasizing the logistics and economic implications of shipping goods worldwide. Students will understand the complexities of modern trade routes, including the environmental impact and economic considerations of cargo shipping.
Activities:
Create a multimedia presentation detailing the journey of a cargo container from Shanghai to Felixstowe.
Discussion on the environmental impact of shipping and potential sustainable practices.
Group work to map out major shipping routes and identify key logistical bottlenecks.
Peer assessment to evaluate the detail and accuracy of each presentation.
For more great history resources, bundles at a huge discount, and to play our free history RPGs, please visit Wolsey Academy’s main website.
Summary: This lesson focuses on the Saxon Shore, a series of fortifications built along the eastern coast of England to defend against Saxon raids during the late Roman period. It discusses the strategic importance of these forts and the role of the ‘Count of the Saxon Shore’.
Activities:
Video analysis to explore the layout and purpose of the Saxon Shore forts.
Archaeological report writing based on evidence gathered about Walton Castle’s role as a Saxon Shore fort.
Peer assessment to evaluate the clarity and historical accuracy of the reports.
Discussion on the broader implications of Roman military strategy in Britain.
For more great history resources, bundles at a huge discount and to play our free history RPGs please visit Wolsey Academy’s main website.
Summary: This lesson examines Roman Colchester, known historically as Camulodunum, focusing on its significance as the first Roman capital in Britain. The lesson explores the city’s key features such as theatres, the Temple of Claudius, and the unique Roman chariot-racing circus.
Activities:
Discussion on the techniques historians use to discover Britain’s Roman past.
Guided reading and analysis of the key features of Roman Colchester.
Creation of a travel brochure for Roman Colchester, highlighting its main attractions with historical accuracy and visual appeal.
Peer assessment on the accuracy and attractiveness of the created brochures.
For more great history resources, bundles at a huge discount and to play our free history RPGs please visit Wolsey Academy’s main website.
Overview: Explore Alexander Fleming’s discovery of penicillin and its monumental impact on the field of medicine.
• Activities:
o Video Review: Watch educational videos to learn about the discovery of penicillin and its implications.
o Timeline Sorting: Sequence key events in the development of antibiotics following Fleming’s discovery.
o Extended Writing: Discuss the significance of penicillin and other antibiotics developed following Fleming’s discovery.
One lesson from a series of 10 lessons from Wolsey Academy on the Ancient Greeks. Each lesson is packed with engaging activities, historical content, and fully resourced materials, making them ready to teach straight away.
The Mycenaeans & The Trojan War: Lesson Highlights:
• Students create their own Trojan Horse design and plan how to infiltrate an enemy city.
• Group discussions on the historical accuracy of the Trojan War.
• Class presentation of the Trojan Horse projects.
• Explore Homer’s Iliad and its connection to the war.
Resources: Visual templates and examples of Trojan Horse designs. Support materials include step-by-step guides and differentiated task sheets for students needing extra help with project work.
The others lessons in the series are as follows:
The Minoans - Students will re-enact a Minoan bull-leaping event by writing and performing the commentary for a mythical bull-leaping competition, bringing this ancient tradition to life.
The Mycenaeans & The Trojan War - Students will create their own version of the Trojan Horse, constructing and presenting how they would use it to infiltrate an enemy city.
Homer and Greek Literature - In this lesson, students will work in groups to storyboard key scenes from The Iliad or The Odyssey and present their adaptations to the class.
Olympia & The Olympic Games - Students will write and produce a mock newspaper report on the Ancient Olympic Games, discussing the sports, competitors, and the religious significance of the event.
Greek Gods & Delphi - Students will engage in a Gods and Myths role-playing activity, where they act as various Greek gods debating their importance in front of the class.
Athenian Democracy - This lesson includes a mock Athenian assembly where students participate in a democratic vote on a key issue, experiencing the decision-making process of ancient Athens.
The Persian Wars - Students will work together to create a battle strategy for either the Greeks or Persians, then simulate the famous battles using maps and counters to analyse the outcomes.
Sparta & The Peloponnesian War - Students will debate the strengths and weaknesses of Sparta versus Athens in a classroom debate, acting as representatives from each city-state.
The Athenian Golden Age - Students will set up a museum showcase in which they create displays on different aspects of the Golden Age, including philosophy, architecture, and science, and then present their work to their peers.
Alexander the Great - Students will create a timeline of Alexanders major battles and conquests, illustrating his route across Asia and presenting key moments in his empire-building journey.
All of these lessons are available at the Wolsey Academy website or here on TES/TPT. See the voucher code inside each lesson for more information on how to secure a discount.
We hope it helps.
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.
Explore the life of Elizabeth Garret Anderson, a groundbreaking British physician who defied gender norms to become the first woman to qualify as a doctor in Britain. This lesson delves into her co-founding of the first hospital staffed by women, her leadership in the women’s suffrage movement, and her historic role as the first female mayor in England. Through interactive activities like Quiz-Quiz-Trade and source analysis, students will examine the impact of political, social, and individual genius factors on her career. They will also learn about the Garrett family’s contributions to social change and Elizabeth’s medical and political milestones, celebrating her as a pioneer who carved a path for women in both medicine and public service.
Overview: Investigate Louis Pasteur’s groundbreaking work in microbiology, including his development of vaccines and the pasteurization process.
• Activities:
o Video Analysis: Analyse videos detailing Pasteur’s contributions to science and their impact on public health.
o Timeline Activity: Students will organize events related to Pasteur’s research and discoveries in the correct order.
o Extended Writing: Examine how Pasteur’s innovations transformed medical practices and saved countless lives.
• 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: Explore the significant migration of French Huguenots to Britain between the 16th and 17th centuries. Discover why these French Protestants fled persecution and how they contributed to British society, particularly in industries like textiles and banking.
Activities:
o Video Analysis: Watch historical documentaries to understand the conditions that led to the Huguenot migration and their settlement patterns in Britain.
o Guided Reading and Writing: Engage with texts detailing the experiences of Huguenot refugees, focusing on their integration and impact on the British economy.
o Role Play: Simulate the decision-making process of a Huguenot family deciding to migrate, considering both push and pull factors.
o Group Discussion: Evaluate the long-term cultural and economic impacts of the Huguenot diaspora in Britain. Discuss the concept of refugees and asylum seekers in historical and modern contexts.
• Learning Objectives:
o Understand the reasons behind the Huguenot migration, including religious persecution and the revocation of the Edict of Nantes.
o Analyse the contributions of Huguenots to the British economy and cultural life.
o Appreciate the complexities of migration and diaspora communities, drawing parallels to contemporary issues.
• Outcome:
o Students will be able to articulate the causes and effects of Huguenot migration, recognize the contributions of migrant communities, and apply their understanding of historical migration to modern-day scenarios.
Overview: Examine the Civil Rights Movement’s efforts to end racial discrimination and achieve equal rights for African Americans in the United States during the 1950s and 1960s.
Activities:
o Video Analysis: Watch and discuss videos about key events like the Montgomery Bus Boycott and the impact of figures such as Martin Luther King Jr. and Malcolm X.
o Timeline Sorting: Organize key events of the Civil Rights Movement into chronological order using printable sort cards.
o Case Studies: Analyze major legal changes such as the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and the Voting Rights Act of 1965, discussing their impact on society.
• Overview: Examine the life and achievements of Thomas Slade, the naval architect behind the HMS Victory, and explore his impact on British naval power.
• Activities:
o Video Analysis: Students will watch videos to understand Slade’s contributions and the historical context of his work.
o Timeline Activity: Organize timeline cards to understand the chronological order of Slade’s life events and key naval advancements.
o Extended Writing: Delve into the significance of HMS Victory in British naval history and discuss Slade’s design innovations.
• 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.