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All of my resources have been used in my own classroom. My resources are designed to be easy to use and understand by anyone. I use a student friendly font and backgrounds designed to reduce glare so that all students can access the materials.

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All of my resources have been used in my own classroom. My resources are designed to be easy to use and understand by anyone. I use a student friendly font and backgrounds designed to reduce glare so that all students can access the materials.
Subject overviews for KS4 and KS5. Great for open evenings and parents!
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Subject overviews for KS4 and KS5. Great for open evenings and parents!

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These two information leaflets have been designed to provide both parents and students with an understanding of what is expected from history GCSE and A-level. These have been designed for my current specification but you could easily swap modules out if yours differ. Images acquired through a search engine filtered to "labelled for re-use".
Cold War Revision Tarsia Puzzle
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Cold War Revision Tarsia Puzzle

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This Tarsia puzzle covers the theme of the Cold War. Great for legacy or 9-1 GCSE revision and intervention sessions. A Tarsia puzzle requires students to match up sides of triangles to form a hexagonal shape. They are brilliant for revision and get students to think hard. I use these at the starts of ends of lessons and they can take 10-20 minutes depending on your class's confidence in the material. All materials are provided here including student instructions, student puzzle pieces and teacher answers. All images have been acquired through a search engine filtered to labelled for re-use. Enjoy!
Weimar Germay Revision Tarsia
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Weimar Germay Revision Tarsia

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This Tarsia puzzle covers the theme of the Weimar Republic. Great for 9-1 GCSE revision and intervention sessions. A Tarsia puzzle requires students to match up sides of triangles to form a hexagonal shape. They are brilliant for revision and get students to think hard. I use these at the starts of ends of lessons and they can take 10-20 minutes depending on your class's confidence in the material. All materials are provided here including student instructions, student puzzle pieces and teacher answers. All images have been acquired through a search engine filtered to labelled for re-use. Enjoy!
Natural Hazards Revision Tarsia
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Natural Hazards Revision Tarsia

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This Tarsia puzzle covers the theme of Natural Hazards (tectonics, extreme weather, UK weather). Great for 9-1 GCSE revision and intervention sessions. Made for AQA but I'm sure it fits other exam board specs. A Tarsia puzzle requires students to match up sides of triangles to form a hexagonal shape. They are brilliant for revision and get students to think hard. I use these at the starts of ends of lessons and they can take 10-20 minutes depending on your class's confidence in the material. All materials are provided here including student instructions, student puzzle pieces and teacher answers. All images have been acquired through a search engine filtered to labelled for re-use. Enjoy!
Henry VIII Tarsia Revision Puzzle
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Henry VIII Tarsia Revision Puzzle

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This Tarsia puzzle covers the theme of Henry VIII's early reign. It was designed for KS3 students but could be applied to GCSE specs. Great activity for a no pen day! A Tarsia puzzle requires students to match up sides of triangles to form a hexagonal shape. They are brilliant for revision and get students to think hard. I use these at the starts of ends of lessons and they can take 10-20 minutes depending on your class's confidence in the material. All materials are provided here including student instructions, student puzzle pieces and teacher answers. All images have been acquired through a search engine filtered to labelled for re-use. Enjoy!
UAE My Identity Tarsia MOE
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UAE My Identity Tarsia MOE

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This Tarsia puzzle covers the theme of My Identity. It was designed for KS3 students but could be used to support older or younger if supported. My Identity is a initiative launched in the UAE to increase the awareness of local customs and traditions. A Tarsia puzzle requires students to match up sides of triangles to form a hexagonal shape. They are brilliant for revision and get students to think hard. I use these at the starts of ends of lessons and they can take 10-20 minutes depending on your class’s confidence in the material. All materials are provided here including student instructions, student puzzle pieces and teacher answers. All images have been acquired through a search engine filtered to labelled for re-use. Enjoy!
Why do rivers bend? Meanders and Oxbows
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Why do rivers bend? Meanders and Oxbows

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This lesson was designed for a high ability Y6 class who were exploring a topic on Rivers and Flooding. It would be suitable for KS3 students also. In this lesson students explore the landforms created by river processes. In particular, they explore meanders and oxbow lakes. This lesson was supported by the Geog 1 textbook but could be supported by another relevant geography textbook should you not have this. I hope that this saves you some time :-) Images have been acquired through a search engine filtered to labelled for re-use.
UAE Social Studies Empowering Women
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UAE Social Studies Empowering Women

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This lesson was designed for Social Studies taught within the UAE. It was created for mixed ability Y6 (Grade 5) students but could be suitable for any year group based on the content. The lesson involves students exploring the life and achievements of influential women in the UAE and wider region. Great for incorporating themes within My Identity and Moral Education. Images were acquired with a search engine filtered to find images labeled for reuse. I hope that it saves you some valuable planning time.
UAE Social Studies - Cultural Heritage
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UAE Social Studies - Cultural Heritage

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This resource contains two lessons which explore the idea of cultural heritage. Excellent as an introduction to Social Studies. Images acquired from a search engine filtered to “labeled for re-use”. Reviews are appreciated. Hopefully this saves you some time!
UAE Social Studies - Red Crescent
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UAE Social Studies - Red Crescent

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This hour long lesson explores the idea of supporting Arab peoples with a particular focus on the work of the Red Crescent. All images were acquired through a search engine filtered to “labeled for re-use”. I hope that this saves you some valuable planning time. Reviews are appreciated.
UAE Social Studies - Modern Architecture
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UAE Social Studies - Modern Architecture

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These resources provide learning for one hour. It is most suitable for pupils in Years 6, 7 or 8. However, resources could easily be adapted for older or younger pupils. All resources have been acquired through a search engine filtered to “labeled for re-use”. I hope that this saves you some valuable planning time.
UAE Social Studies - Sheikh Zayed
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UAE Social Studies - Sheikh Zayed

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These resources provide learning for one hour. It is most suitable for pupils in Years 6, 7 or 8. However, resources could easily be adapted for older or younger pupils. All resources have been acquired through a search engine filtered to “labeled for re-use”. In this lesson, pupils explore the life of Sheikh Zayed. I hope that this saves you some valuable planning time.
AQA Tudors 1C - Henry VII Perkin Warbeck
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AQA Tudors 1C - Henry VII Perkin Warbeck

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This lesson focuses on Henry VII’s reign. In particular it explores Perkin Warbeck. It has been planned for the AQA History A-level 1C which explores the Tudors: England, 1485-1603. The resources are designed for one lesson lasting one hour. My students all have their own copies of Tillbrook’s The Tudors: England 1485-1603 by Oxford University Press, this is sometimes referred to. All images have been acquired through a search engine filtered to labelled for re-use. All resources have been taught to my own classes.
AQA Tudors 1C - Henry VII Nobility
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AQA Tudors 1C - Henry VII Nobility

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This lesson focuses on Henry VII’s reign. In particular it explores Henry VII’s control of the nobility. It has been planned for the AQA History A-level 1C which explores the Tudors: England, 1485-1603 The resources are designed for one lesson lasting one hour. My students all have their own copies of Tillbrook’s The Tudors: England 1485-1603 by Oxford University Press, this is sometimes referred to. All images have been acquired through a search engine filtered to labelled for re-use. All resources have been taught to my own classes.
UAE Social Studies - Government
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UAE Social Studies - Government

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These resources provide learning for one hour. It is most suitable for pupils in Years 6, 7 or 8. However, resources could easily be adapted for older or younger pupils. All resources have been acquired through a search engine filtered to “labeled for re-use”. In this lesson, pupils explore what sort of issues the government of the UAE deals with on a day-to-day basis. I hope that this saves you some valuable planning time.
AQA Tudors 1C - Henry VII Economic Development
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AQA Tudors 1C - Henry VII Economic Development

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This lesson focuses on Henry VII’s reign. In particular it explores economic developments under Henry VII. These are broken down into: early exploration, the agrarian economy and the cloth trade. It has been planned for the AQA History A-level 1C which explores the Tudors: England, 1485-1603. The resources are designed for one lesson lasting one hour. In this lesson students engaged in an Apprentice style task. Excellent for group work and presentation/debate skills. My students all have their own copies of Tillbrook’s The Tudors: England 1485-1603 by Oxford University Press, this is sometimes referred to. All images have been acquired through a search engine filtered to labelled for re-use. All resources have been taught to my own classes.
AQA Tudors 1C - Aftermath of Bosworth
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AQA Tudors 1C - Aftermath of Bosworth

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This lesson focuses on Henry VII’s reign. In particular it explores the aftermath of the Battle of Bosworth. It has been planned for the AQA History A-level 1C which explores the Tudors: England, 1485-1603. The resources are designed for one lesson lasting one hour. My students all have their own copies of Tillbrook’s The Tudors: England 1485-1603 by Oxford University Press, this is sometimes referred to. All images have been acquired through a search engine filtered to labelled for re-use. All resources have been taught to my own classes.
AQA Tudors 1C - Edward VI - Fall of Somerset
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AQA Tudors 1C - Edward VI - Fall of Somerset

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This lesson focuses on Edward VI’s reign. In particular it explores fall of Somerset. In doing so, students start to explore the differences between Somerset and Northumberland. It has been planned for the AQA History A-level 1C which explores the Tudors: England, 1485-1603. It could easily be adapted to suit any of the A-level specifications. The resources are designed for one lesson lasting one hour. My students all have their own copies of Tillbrook’s The Tudors: England 1485-1603 by Oxford University Press, this is sometimes referred to. All images have been acquired through a search engine filtered to labelled for re-use. All resources have been taught to my own classes.
AQA Tudors 1C - Henry VII Foreign Policy
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AQA Tudors 1C - Henry VII Foreign Policy

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This lesson focuses on Henry VII’s reign. In particular it explores foreign policy under Henry VII. It has been planned for the AQA History A-level 1C which explores the Tudors: England, 1485-1603. There is a lot here as this area of the course is very complex. This usually takes two one hour lessons to teach. My students all have their own copies of Tillbrook’s The Tudors: England 1485-1603 by Oxford University Press, this is sometimes referred to. All images have been acquired through a search engine filtered to labelled for re-use. All resources have been taught to my own classes.
AQA Tudors 1C - Henry VII - 11 LESSONS!
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AQA Tudors 1C - Henry VII - 11 LESSONS!

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This is a bundle of 11 lessons for the AQA history A-level exploring the Tudors 1485-1603. This sequence of lessons is focussed on Henry VII. It looks at the main consequences of the Battle of Bosworth through to the emergence of religious and philosophical thought. There is enough material here to cover at least 11 hours worth of content. The lessons can be supported by core textbooks, my students for example are provided with Tillbrook by Oxford University Press.