For edexcel GCSE Grade 9 answers to Question 3, 4 and 5 from the 2018 paper with comments about strengths of response. Also includes source questions from 2019 paper. Mock exam feedback powerpoint , self assessment sheet and grade 9 example answers. Slides contain common mistakes etc.

Lesson made for OCR Russia ALevel 1894-1941 but can be adapted or used for other specs/ GCSE. This follows on from my previous lessons on Russia in 1894, Opposition to the Tsar and the RUsso-Japanese War however can be used as a stand alone lesson provided your students have prior knowledge of problems in Russia prior to 1905 etc. Includes all slides, video clip from Battleship Potemkin, card sort, analysis sheet, primary sources and analysis of why Mirsky’s appointment was significant, why Banqueting Campaigns were significant and why the Bloody Sunday protest was significant. This is 2 hour lesson- part 1 of my 1905 Revolution causes work.

Theme: Proud to Be This short powerpoint presentation includes the History behind BHM and the focus on this year’s theme Proud to Be. Includes a competition I am running in my school but can be adapted to suit your school and multimedia needs.

KS3 Scheme of Work on the Tudors but very challenging with lots of detail so could be used for KS4 and even adapted for KS5. Includes the following lessons: 0. Glossary of key terms Henry VII and the legacy of Wars of the Roses Henry’s problems and solutions Henry VIII Problems as he ascended the throne Henry VIII Wives- a revisionist view looking at his wives achievements, strengths and influence Dissolution of the monasteries Interpretations of Henry VIII- Renaissance Prince or Terrible Tyrant? Black Tudors- examining African people’s lives in Tudor England and deconstructing misconceptions Edward VI Reign and legacy Mary I- Does she deserve her bloody reputation? Elizabeth I and her problems Elizabeth I and the issue of marriage- Tudor Take Me Out Religious Rollercoaster lesson

OCR ALevel Depth study as part of thematic Tudor Rebellions course. This resource will cover x4 hours of teaching plus homework- it also includes an example assessment (interpretations) witth feedback and a model paragraphs section. Variety of resources and activities included such as mapping the Pilgrimage of Grace to teach the chronology and events, context to teach the underlying tensions and a venn diagram to analyse and evaluate causes Includes all information, suitable for beginners to the course and new teachers. Very comprehensive.

OCR Alevel Tudor Rebellions course My third double lesson on the Pilgrimage of Grace for the Tudor Rebellions. As this is a depth study, students need to go into these themes in far greater depth. Attached are the resources for teaching this threat. Includes a living graph task, mapping document and a video clip from David Starkey. Also a retrieval exercise for a plenary. Is linked to my other lesssons on the Pilgrimage of Grace but can also be used as a stand alone double lesson. (Should take 2 hours)

The final lesson on the Impact of the Tyrone Rebellion- depth study for OCR Tudor Rebellions course This lesson has less content than my others so is a bit cheaper but I have included the info booklet. Includes 2 interpretation questions on impact.

OCR Alevel but can be used for other specifications Rebellion and Disorder under the Tudors 1485-1603 Thematic History- Tudor Rebellions Irish History - The 9 Years War -the Tyrone Rebellion This lesson examines the Nature of the Tyrone Rebellion for ALevel History OCR Tudor Rebellions Includes retrieval tasks - blockbuster as well as information needed to complete the tasks and analyse the rebellion in more detail.

OCR Alevel Tudor Rebellions -The Tyrone Rebellion Irish History the 9 Years War Rebellion and Disorder under the Tudors 1485-1603 This is a depth study and requires lots of detail for the exam as it will be used for an interpretation on one of the key themes -This lesson examines how threatening the Tyrone Rebellion Students use the timeline and all their notes so far to explain threat posed to the government and make a threat “blob” diagram Then work through the slides- includes retrieval practice of content from my previous lessons on causes and nature of the rebellion. Includes a lot of information- suitable for a non specialist/ new to Tudor Rebellions teachers- saves you all the hard work of planning!

The Background to and Causes of the Tyrone Rebellion ALevel OCR- Tudor Rebellions. The 9 Years War Irish History This is one of the Depth studies- a likely exam question since the focus has largely been on the Pilgrimage of Grace and the Western Rebellion up til now. This work will take several one hour lessons - it recaps the prior Irish rebellions such as Desmond and Geraldine since the legacy of these was one of the reasons. Looks at Tyrone’s demands as well as the motivations of Hugh Roe O’Donnell and Hugh Maguire.

Key Stage 3 Year 7 Medieval History Several lessons plus assessment on Why William won the Battle of Hastings: Includes: The Battle of Stamford Bridge Prep for Hastings the Battle of Hastings Assessment and feedback sheet and powerpoint to reduce marking.

Three lessons combined- one is welcome to Y7 History- what is History and Chronology One is context on England in 1066 and what it was like. The other examines claimants to the throne in 1066 and the succession crisis.

This is my first double lesson for ALevel Russia (OCR) course 1894-1941 I use pages from Oxley/ Corin and Fiehn or Access to History by Lynch but students can do their own research with ipads or use the slides also if you do not have access to any of these textbooks to find the information. There is a lot of info in here from various sources so does not matter if you do not have the textbooks. Looking at an intro to Russia in 1894 including the context of Alexander II and III reforms and autocratic repression and how this legacy would cause Nicholas II problems from the outset. Also examines the issues/ challenges facing Nicholas as he ascends the throne in 1894. Students complete a “health report” on RUssia and then analyse Nicholas’ main problems ready for the next lesson (Opposition to Nicholas’ rule). Includes make yyour own card sort activity and some analytical thinking about the positive and negative impact of reform and beginning indurstrialisation. Will actually take 3 hours plus to get through it all - there is a lot! I am including my course guide which took hours in this lesson has topic check lists, key people, key vocab etc which is needed for students as well as tips for good essays and exam paper past questions. This is why this is a bit more expensive than my usual lessons- will get your ALevel Russia students off to a flying start. This is also part of my bundle of resources for ALevel Russia if you want to look at that rather than buying individual lessons.

Game designed to teach pupils all about life in a medieval village for peasants. Could they survive the Black Death? Failed harvest and famine? The abolishment of Holy Feast days?! This is a fun way to bring to life a topic which can be a little dry. Good for contextual understanding of life in medieval England/ Life of a Peasant Villager.

This is designed for KS3 looking at life of Eleanor of Aquitaine- her strengths as a ruler and why she deserved to be remembered. It is important to not see medieval women as passive, dutiful wives and partners nor victims but to present them as they really were- fierce, resilient, intelligent and powerful.

A thinking quilt and who is who match up quiz for the Anglo-Saxons/ Normans GCSE. Edited to include topic check list for the unit

Full lesson for KS3 on the Murder of Thomas Beckett Includes all resources needed to teach as a stand alone lesson but we use as part of our “changing power of the monarch” unit.

KS3 Catch up and retrieval pack of activities on the Black Death.

For Edexcel ALevel History German Democratic Republic (GDR/ DDR) Topic 4 This is a complete set of lessons for topic 4 All are in SMART notebook format so you will need this software to open the files./ edit them, A free version can be downloaded from the website with basic features.

All lessons for Edexcel ALevel German Democratic Republic Topic 3- Life in the GDR Please be aware- all lessons are made in the SMART notebook format and you will need this software to view/ edit them. Additional worksheets etc made in WORD/ PDF format