The Purpose of this lesson is to conduct an investigation into the events and impact of peaceful protest during the early 1960s of the Civil Rights Movement. The lesson begins with a hook video / audio clip reading of Martin Luther Kings ' Letter from Birmingham Jail'. Pupils reflect upon this and ask a question they would like answered at the end of the lesson. Pupils then think-pair-share about what methods might the African American population of Birmingham employ to bring an end to segregation in such a city? Pupils reflect upon a source of evidence to see what they can infer from it about the events of the campaign. Pupils are then encouraged to conduct a journalistic investigation into the events of the campaign through 'interviewing' key figures though a relay activity (all explained in the presentation). To consolidate pupils will then write their own newspaper report about the events of the campaign and its significance linked with exam skills. Peep sheet provided for support. The lesson finished with the setting of a consolidation homework & an explanation about the March on Washington / extra newspaper articles for stretch and challenge. All videos are embedded (links provided) further advice can be found in the description of the presentation.

The aim of this lesson is to allow pupils to explore the 1965 'Watts Riot' as a case study linking in with the era of 'Black Power'. To start - have room ‘turned upside down’ – desks on sides – chairs turned over – information / interviews and pictures to be stuck around the room - hand pupils their investigation sheets as they walk in allow a certain amount of time to pass for pupils to lead their own learning here to discover what has happened, why, where, who and the outcome: Chips or paper money (print off) to be handed to pupils this can be exchanged for help from the teacher if they spend it however they lose a merit or sweets etc.. As a reward. Pupils then define a riot and feedback their findings to the teacher who leads a discussion about the riots and other riots which took place during this time before linking this knowledge to interpreting a source of evidence form the riot. Pupils are then introduced to the 'Kerner Report' which then allows pupils to demonstrate their knowledge with a judgment line activity about the impact of these riots upon the civil rights Movements. Video plenary which of modern day link riot which similarly took place in Ferguson, Missouri, 2014. Peep sheet available for less able pupils: all video and sound clips are embedded into the presentation with further advice on running the lesson to be found in the description.

Included in this bundle are a series of resources / form group activities / assembly / email / prayers / sample English lesson and letter templates all which combined can be used to initiate and run a week long Random Act of Kindness week. Perfect for middle leaders / Head of Year / Senior Leaders to initiate and oversee. There is an assembly included with all sounds / videos embedded to begin the week. A letter encouraging parents to become involved outside of school. Prayers about kindness for each day of the week. Email temples for form tutors and whole staff to make them aware of the weeks activities. A series of resources form form tutors to work through over the week during form time. A whole English lesson based upon students writing letters of appreciation to members of staff. Templates and Assembly will need slightly adapting for your school e.g. Staff names / changing of school branding but after this you will be ready to roll out RAK week in your school!

The focus of this lesson is to build upon the Aims & the structure of the LON and fits into the bigger picture of ‘To What Extent Was The League of Nations a Success’? The lesson’s purpose is to introduce the league’s failures in the 1920’s and to judge the most significant through a series of student led and source evaluation (less teacher talk) tasks. **Hook: **students are handed hook sheet as they enter to instantly complete focusing around recalling 5 key facts about the successes of the LON. Teacher introduces the lessons intention. **Starter: ** After watching an introduction video about the League in the 1920s failures (summary video) (embedded into the PP) Students then answer a series of quick fire questions about the views people had of its structure and failures / flaws. Main task 1: Student competition task: Teacher to display the success on the board and students to remember as many as they can to then fill in their map sheet. OR card sort and cut up the failures and students handed one each to become an expert in and complete the relevant section of their map sheet. Students then mix pair share to help each other complete their entire sheet. Main Task 1 (optional): Students could then to arrange their card sort of failures into an arrow of significance and to form a judgment on the most significant failure. Main task 2: Students to apply their acquired knowledge to source evaluation and exam technique through using a ‘layers of inference’ sheet to support weaker learners. Students then answer their exam style question and peer assess (proforma included). Plenary: Students break into small groups who have selected the same ‘most significant failure’ they coach each other and then nominate a representative to go ‘Head-To-Head’ with another student with a differing opinion to argue out their opinion. Teacher decided on the most convincing / articulate reasoning and awards points. **All videos embedded / descriptions and prompts included in the PP description. **

The focus of this lesson is to build upon the failures of the LON and in the 1930s fits into the bigger picture of ‘To What Extent Was The League of Nations a Success’? The lesson’s purpose is to chart the events of Italy’s invasion of Abyssinia through a series of student led and source evaluation (less teacher talk) tasks. **Hook: **students are handed hook sheet as they enter to instantly complete focusing around recalling 5 key facts about the reasons for Mussolini’s invasion. Teacher introduces the lessons intention. **Starter: ** Take feedback from the hook activity and use the slides + embedded video to re-cap the reasons for Mussolini’s invasion. Main task 1: Students to be provided with their timeline / story board sheet – the main events should be blown up on A3 and stuck around the room (encourage to complete in pencil in case of mistakes). Students to circulate the room and consolidate the main events of the invasion into chronological order. Alternative: Condense slides and cut up and students work in teams to arrange into chronological order before completing sheet. Alternative 2: Provide key students with an event in chronological order – ask them to memorize it then the rest of the class make their way around the room meeting with the students who can teach them that part of the event – students then complete sheets. Afterwards watch the consolidation video about the main events of the invasion (summary video) (embedded into the PP) and students can add extra detail to their sheet! Main Task 2: teacher goes through some sources of evidence on the PP to consider reactions to the events and Britain France (league’s response) Students then to be supplied with layers of inference sheet to evaluate a source themselves and complete an exam style question. Teacher then draws this all together to form a judgment on why the League ultimately failed Abyssinia (could do a judgment line task). Plenary: Students break into group and one ‘Lead Learner’ students is provided with the consolidation quiz sheet and quizzes the rest of their team to consolidate learning keep a tally of quickest and correct responses (prize / merit / certificate for winners)/ Easily enough her for more than one lesson and please see the bundle this lesson is attached to for more lessons linked with the League in the 1920’s / 1930’s. **All videos embedded / descriptions and prompts included in the PP description. **

This was recently graded an 'outstanding' lesson by Ofsted. Hook: Video to be played upon arrival to class. Lesson Intention and differentiated outcomes. (SMSC Outcome included). Kagan activities included (Mix Pair Share - Rally Robin). All videos and songs included within the presentation. This lesson would appeal to auditory, visual and kinaesthetic learners'. Cross Circular with Geography and RE slides provided if required. I have also included a Sacco and Vanzetti Guilty or Not Guilty - Trial Investigation. SMSC Plenary included linked with current 2016 affairs. Learning beyond the classroom opportunity provided after plenary. Peep sheet / Help sheet included for differentiation. This lesson could be used without the need for exercise books. (All images and videos / songs from Google / YouTube). Many Thanks.

This pack contains two lessons. Lessons outcomes are: Expected: To study the life of a famous Naval soldier. (SMSC) Challenge: To explain a famous battle at sea, its causes and consequences. Stretch: To use source evidence to support an exam style question. The first lesson consists of a case study regarding Jack Cornwell and his importance to a ‘famous naval battle’. At the age of only 16, he was posthumously awarded the Victoria Cross and was the youngest British to take part in the battle). Pupils will study his story from a cut out card sort activity catagorising information about his life. Pupils then reassemble to card sort into a jigsaw to reveal that he died as a result of the Battle of Jutland. Pupils are then encouraged to complete further research about other British men who fought in the battle (computers will be required of this, otherwise I have set it as a Homework). The second lesson allows pupils to study source evidence (primary and secondary) to help reach the lessons outcomes. Pupils then consolidate the past 2 lessons with an exam style question. Then pupils can use the success criteria to peer assess with WW / EBI to identify areas of improvement regarding their extended writing. The presentation itself is aesthetically pleasing and engaging with lots of colour including moving Giff images. All videos are embedded (links also provided). I highly recommend having an ‘interactive’ station for the second lesson as there is a fantastic website (link included) which allows pupils to listen to first hand accounts of the battle from survivors. The lessons finish with how the Battle is remembered today 100 years on.

Hook starter: As pupils enter the room the presentation will display an autonomously moving spot light to reveal a picture clue about the lesson. Learning Intention and differentiated outcomes (SMSC). Starter: Pupils' will discuss what qualities a good leader should hold before watching a short video clip inquiry into the leading figures of WWII: Churchill Stalin Hitler Roosevelt. Pupils' will then circulate the room studying the individual leaders, their background and specifically their leadership qualities during WWII. In groups pupils then build a silent conversation to debate, discuss, compare and contrast the four leaders. Pupil's then consolidate their views regarding the best leader answering a structured 8 mark exam style question. If time I then ask my pupils to peer assess with WW / EBI. All videos links are provided along with instructions and advice in the description of the presentation. Peep sheet and vocabulary builder have been included for differentiation. Many thanks

Full lesson about Julius Caesar. Complete with lesson plan and main task sheets with an assessment question. (Differentiated for higher / lower ability pupils). This lesson focuses on teaching pupils to use evidence to support their answers which I use during my 'What is History?' scheme of work for year 7.

This lesson has been designed for the GCSE Edexcel New Scheme (1-9) All outcomes are linked with Paper One’s Assessment Objectives 1 & 2. This lesson focuses upon the significance and success of the government in preventing Lung Cancer. The aim of this lesson is to judge how much of an impact the Government has had in preventing disease and illness from the 1800-Present day. This is then conslidated with an exam style question with a pupil friendly success criteria provided. Videos are embedded into the presentation with links also provided. You will need to new GCSE Edexcel Medicine Through Time Textbook for part of this lesson. Please visit my shop for more History lessons / bundles: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resources/shop/morlem

This pack includes 2 lessons dependent upon how detailed you wish to be in your delivery. Each lesson has been designed for the GCSE Edexcel New Scheme (1-9) All outcomes are linked with Paper One’s Assessment Objectives 1 -2 -3. Lesson 1 introduces the question types for section 1 of Paper 1, with hints and tips about how to answer them. I then usually complete a brief introduction to life in the Trenches. Lesson 2 focuses upon the context of medicine in the 20th Century. Pupils will inquire into the development of Aseptic Surgery, X-rays and Blood Transfusions. Pupils will be provided with the opportunity to apply their knowledge to the question types introduced in lesson 1. I have provided some video links and a WAGOL. you could the new GCSE Edexcel Medicine Through Time Textbook to help support this lesson.

This lesson has been designed for the GCSE Edexcel Medicine Through Time module. All outcomes are linked with Paper One’s Assessment Objectives 1-2-3. The lesson starts with an inquiry into a source of evidence from a soldiers diary who requires surgery. Pupils consider exam style questions to further their inquiry into following up information in the source. Examples have been provided. The main focus of this lesson is for pupils to conduct an inquiry into the advancements in medicine as a result of WW1. - Splints. - Mobile X-Ray Units. - Blood Transfusions and the Blood Bank at Cambrai. - Plastic Surgery. I have provided additional information sheet and a work sheet for pupils to do this, with advice on the forms this task could take. I have also included videos to help extend pupils knowledge. I have included a Homework which relates to furthering source inquiry skills required for Paper 1. You will need the Edexcel Medicine Through Time Textbook for part of this lesson. Please visit my shop for more History lessons / bundles: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resources/shop/morlem

A full scheme of work for Edexcel GCSE Medicine Through Time 1250-Present. A Perfect opportunity to use / amend or add to your own scheme of work for this topic. Included: - 27 lessons all categorised into (Ancient Beliefs - Medieval - Renaissance - 19th Century and 20th Century. - Lesson outcomes - Lesson key content / learning focus - Resources -Pedagogical Suggestions - Differentiation - Exam Style Assessment Questions for Each Lesson - Cross-Curricular Links - Homework Ideas - SMSC Questions / Themes in Each Lesson

The lesson begins with a hook song (Strange Fruit) pupils enter to this song and consider the lyrics to hook them into the lesson - what is the song about? Through a Geography & Literacy link; pupils consider what ‘white supremacy’ means and why was the idea of it so prominent in the south? Pupils are then introduced to the KKK through a video (embedded) which identifies a case study of one of the horrific crimes they committed. Pupils are then set off on their main task: Depending on your class the main task for this lesson could take many forms, some suggestions are: Pupils could work in teams and study evidence (11 pieces of evidence included) around the room to create a fact file on the experience KKK (Prize for best one). Or pupils could work independently recording what they have learnt from the evidence in their books. Pupils will then have the knowledge they will need to assist in their exam style question plenary or homework (mark scheme included) which the teacher can then use to assess progress. Peep sheet to prompt less able is included. Further advice can be found in the description of the presentation. All video are embedded and links provided. Please see my shop for other high quality / rated history resources.

The purpose of this lesson is to develops students’ knowledge upon the Greensboro sit-in movement and its significance to the civil rights Movement. Pupils will enter the room and handed an information recording sheet - various news articles will be stuck around the room pupils will be in 'the pit' - and will have to work out what has happened - who - when - where and why before drawing a scene based upon the information they have collected. Pupils will be introduced to the Sit-in movement though slides and a video (embedded). there are lots of discussion questions included here to prompt discussion. Pupils will then inquire into the significance of the sit-tin movement through a card sort - an activity is embedded into the lesson plan here however, this can be changed to suit your class. Pupils will then answer an exam style question to explain the significance of the sit-in movement. Success criteria and literacy scaffold is included here to support. Further advice and descriptions can be found within the presentation. Please see my shop for other high quality resources.

The lesson begins with an inquiry into Martin Luther King Jr. Pupils are encouraged to discuss what they already know before studying a newspaper article written by a white journalist about his involvement in the boycott - pupils sue this (highlighters) to assess his leadership qualities. Pupils then look at 'the bigger picture' - pupils will use their worksheet to wander the room or work in groups studying information provided to them or stuck around the room. Pupils are encouraged to visit at least 3 sheets and record what they can learn about the successes of the boycott. I have provided 3 AFL activities proceeding this task (choose to suit your class / ability) 1. Mix-Pair-share 2. Snowball fight 3. Group discussion (A1 paper required) Pupils will then answer an assessment question (Challenge and prompt sheet provided for differentiation). Once this is done pupils are provided with a previously prepared answer and are encouraged to peer assess it with the mark scheme (handout provided) pupils can then reflect upon their own answer in relation to the handout. Further advice can be found in the description of the presentation. Please see my shop for other high quality history resources.