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

Lesson 1 -Introduction to Anglo Saxons and Normans in England- 1060-1087 For Edexcel specification GCSE but can be used for any exam board Includes: detailed topic check list/ learning journey Key vocabulary Activity looking at artefacts and what can be learned from them Card sort activity to introduce Anglo Saxon society and the different key words thegn etc. Detailed powerpoint. Variety of tasks

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.

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.

Very detailed course guide for OCR Russia 1894-1941 Can be used also for AQA/ Edexcel but will need adapting Includes : ALevel expectations Glossary of key terms for students to fill in Key Individuals Key Political Opposition to the Tsar Comprehensive topic check list to RAG Key words again at the end to RAG Past paper question list Exam tips

This lesson was designed as an introduction to US Politics but can also be used as a Historical overview for studying the History of the USA in depth- can be used as a first lesson to build a big picture narrative of the USA and why it remains so divided today. Designed to last a full 2 hour lesson.

This is a collection of 21 activity ideas/ templates for ALevel teaching. Can also be used for GCSE too- examples are History but can be adapted to other subjects. The examples I have used can be used for Alevel Tudor Rebellions or Russia in Revolution as these are the topics I teach.

Edexcel Government and Politics ALevel lesson 1 Intro and Democracy First lesson in the Democracy topic for the Edexcel board but could be used for AQA and OCR too. Includes powerpoint, work sheets and other resources needed for outstanding teaching. Lesson is approx 2 hours plus homework. Lesson 1: Introduction to Government and Politics- what is Politics? Includes a detailed introduction to the UK system of Democracy (NOTE: I also have a whole topic available for bargain price of £15 if you wanted to get the series of lessons on Democracy). Updated for 2022 with new Cabinet/ Liz Truss info.

Includes a huge range of worksheets for teaching the Plains Natives and the impact of white settlement on their culture. I have also included the lessons but these are mainly smart notebook files so they may not work for you if you do not have the software to open therefore I am only charging for the worksheets as these all did take a long time to make! Includes glossary of key terms, regions of America info for the various tribes, Native culture and religion, tipis, reasons for migration and contact, impact of white settlement and westward expansion and cultural erosion and genocide. This is NOT a KS4 set of lessons- they are for KS3.

Essay booklets for Component 1 and 2 UK Politics and UK Government Save hours of marking and give more meaningful feedback to students with ease- includes space for purple pen reflection following feedback- includes more than 6 questions per topic.

This powerpoint has a bunch of go to templates which you can amend for your subject- I have used History examples throughout for Edexcel GCSE History 9-1 Medicine through time but obviously it can be used for any topics/ subjects/ key stages. A great way to get students to revisit prior learning with little effort from you and once they’re made- they’re made! Includes: Retrieval grid Post it notes has it stuck? Two truths and a lie- can you spot the lie? Thinking quilts- match to topics/ time periods Highligher heads Can easily be adapted to use in English Lit, Geography, Business, Ethics, Science, Music etc :)

This booklet will give your students a head start on the OCR Tudor Rebellion and DIsorder ALevel Course. Includes: -Course breakdown -Exam Tips for Interpretations and Thematic Essays -Key Words and definitions for a whole host of Tudor terminology -Guide to peerages in Tudor England -Rebellions overview who rebelled and who put it down? -Nobility in Tudor England- Who is who- which nobles rebelled and which deposed the rebels? -Past paper questions -Exemplar paragraphs and essays - Level 6 standard- two thematic and one interpretations example

This is a bundle of lessons for the OCR ALevel Course Tudors- Rebellion and Disorder -Lesson 1: English rule in Ireland and Intro -Lesson 2: Silken Thomas -Lesson 3: Shane O’Neill -Lesson 4-5: The Desmond/ Geraldine Rebellions Plus all four lessons on the depth study of the Tyrone Rebellion If you buy the lessons: email me for the video clips which I cannot add for copyright reasons: -The Fall of the House of Kildare -BBC the Story of Ireland Part 3 At present you can also find them on Youtube moss_emma@hotmail.com

Introductory lesson for USA Government and Politics- this is a US history lesson to give context to some of the issues in the USA such as gun control, abortion rights, party politics, Trumpism/ Populism etc. Designed for Edexcel Alevel Politics but will work as an intro overview for USA History or any American politics module.

This lesson is for the Component 1 teaching of Democracy. It examines the development of suffrage in the UK and milestones which led to this and examines more recent debates about the growth of suffrage e.g. Votes for 16 and the voting rights for prisoners. If you can get hold of a copy of Blackadder III Dish and Dishonesty it is well worth it- so funny for the state of Democracy in the 19th Century but it is not essential for this lesson. Obviously I cannot share this for copyright reasons. All other resources are included. Part of my whole topic on DEmocracy priced £8 you may wish to buy the whole topic instead :)

Unit of work on Medieval Medicine for the Edexcel GCSE History specification. A fully dual coded learning journey for the entire medicine course. Complete with knowledge retrieval quizzes, dual coding resources, videos, worksheets and 2 practice 16 mark questions. Lesson 1: Intro to exam, thematic course and medieval England Lesson 2: Ideas about Causes of Disease (Medieval) Lesson 3: Ideas about Causes of Disease Medieval part II Lesson 4: Medieval ideas about Treatment Lesson 5: Medieval Hospitals and exam practice Lesson 6: The Black Death Lesson 7: Medieval ideas about Prevention of Disease Lesson 8: Summary of Medieval era- causes of change and continuity

Edexcel Government and Politics (2017) Essay booklet for Component/ Paper 1. This booklet is ready to go- it took me hours! Has 2 essays- one source and one non source question per topic with mark schemes, pre-populated targets and sections for student answers AND purple pen response tasks. This will make giving high quality feedback a breeze for you and ensure excellent progress- it will be sure to impress your team leader or SLT link. This will help you to track progress and keep all your feedback logged and show pupils progressing in their skills on the assessment objectives. More than my usual price because it took me so long- hope you find it useful! I am working on a Government one, Ideologies and USA also.

This lesson is an investigation lesson into potential reforms of the UK Democratic system to boost participation and engagement, make the government more legitimate and accountable and improve representation. Included: Complete lesson designed to take 2 hours plus homework. Full powerpoint, all resources for investigation and writing up analysis and evaluation. For the Edexcel Government and Politics spec from 2017 but will suit AQA also.

Attached are dozens of essay plans which are fairly detailed with examples of rebellions for loads of past paper thematic questions. EG for the questions such as: Evaluate the view rebellions led by gentry were most successful Evaluate the view crown was most important factor in maintaining stability Evaluate the view rebellions led by nobility were most threatening Evaluate the view rebellions in Ireland were less successful than in England Evaluate the view some regions more prone to unrest than others Evaluate the view that the church always supported the monarch Evaluate the view that policies destabilised the monarch Evaluate the view that rebellions failed due to lack of support Evaluate the view that government response to rbeellions changed over time Evaluate the view that the nobility became less involved over time Evaluate view that objectives changed over time And many more!

Full lesson on Battle of Hastings- uses the Battlefield Britain clip which there is a link to but also includes plenty of information as a stand alone resource includes diagrams, colour code and exam question/ example answer (16 marks) For the Edexcel specification GCSE although can be adapted to others Why did William win the Battle of Hastings? Includes a grade 9 and a grade 5 model answer