Inspired by the superb book ‘The Five: The Untold Lives of the Women Killed by Jack the Ripper’ by Hallie Rubenhold, these resources allow the victims of Jack the Ripper to be humanised and help pupils to learn about what life was like for those living in poverty in 1880’s London.

A collection of primary and secondary sources, both text and images, on ancient China. The sources, along with a selection of questions, helps pupils learn more about the first dynasty of China and develop their inferencing and analysis skills.

A special one-off lesson I made for my students in the run up to teaching about slavery in the British Empire. I didn’t want them to have the one view of Africa, or to stereotype Africa as a continent full of nothing but warring tribes, so made this lesson. It involves group work investigating various different African countries and civilisations, from various points in time. However, if you don’t like the layout of the lesson the resources will hopefully still be helpful in investigating a wide range of historic African cultures.

For Black History Month: a case study on the Haiti Revolution, adapted from a feedback lesson about writing strong PEE paragraphs. An information sheet is provided, as well as power point slides with questions and a practice paragraph. Could be a useful addition to a lesson about slavery, empires and rebellion.

Inspired by the British Museum’s ‘The History of the World in 100 Objects’, these three lessons take 20 of those objects and use them to examine global history, from prehistory to the 21st century. Skills covered in the activities given include peer assessment, geography, inferencing and analysis. There is also a homework task and a quiz to assess pupil’s own knowledge. This will hopefully provide a good introduction to the subject of History and historical skills, particularly when inferencing and arguing significance. All resources needed are inclulded.

Lessons introducing year 7s to the subject of History, through investigating primary resources from ancient Mesopotamia. The aim of the topic is to ignite pupils’ interest in History, share with them information about a unique and significant civilisation, introduce them to the use of sources and how to write essays, and help them understand the use of and limits to archaeology. The resources include power point and handouts, as well as example paragraphs if you wish to also use the essay question given.

Lesson and resources looking at the use of censorship, propaganda and the development of the cult of personality in Stalin’s Russia. Good for in-depth, GCSE studies. Originally organised as a group task but can also work as individual or homework task.

Looking at various individuals during modern history, all of whom part of minority groups. The aim of the topic is to allow pupils a chance to focus on individuals, rather than events, countries and societies as a whole. It also allows teachers to involve diversity in their lessons, and demonstrate to pupils that those who made great contributions to England and the wider world were part of discriminated communities. These individuals include: Olaudah Equiano Emmeline Pankhurst Marie Curie Alan Turing Jayaben Desai

A 25-question revision quiz put together for year 7 History, covering the invasion of 1066, castles, the feudal system, the Black Death and Henry VIII.

4 lessons on prehistory, covering human evolution, artwork, monuments, Stone Age Britain and the dawn of civilisation. Each power point contains general information, links to articles and/or videos, various activities that are quick but fun, and the occasional creative challenge. (Please note you will need Microsoft Power Point for some of the activities to work). These lessons are suitable for all ages and were created specifically for lock down: providing extra information and activities for children at home to help keep them busy and expand their learning. These lessons were not made to fit into a specific curriculum, but could be adapted for normal lessons. Accompanying kahoots: Prehistoric Man by Nicola.Apps Prehistoric Britain and the Dawn of Civilisation by Nicola.Apps

4 lessons on ancient Mesopotamia covering the four main civilisations: Sumer, Akkad, Babylon and Assyria. Each power point contains general information, links to articles and/or videos, various activities that are quick but fun, and the occasional creative challenge. (Please note you will need Microsoft Power Point for some of the activities to work). These lessons are suitable for all ages and were created specifically for lock down: providing extra information and activities for children at home to help keep them busy and expand their learning. These lessons were not made to fit into a specific curriculum, but could be adapted for normal lessons. Accompanying kahoots: Mesopotamia: The Cradle of Civilisation by Nicola.Apps Summary: Ancient Mesopotamia by Nicola.Apps

4 lessons on ancient Rome covering the kingdom, republic, emperors and its eventual fall Each power point contains general information, links to articles and/or videos, various activities that are quick but fun, and the occasional creative challenge. (Please note you will need Microsoft Power Point for some of the activities to work). These lessons are suitable for all ages and were created specifically for lock down: providing extra information and activities for children at home to help keep them busy and expand their learning. These lessons were not made to fit into a specific curriculum, but could be adapted for normal lessons. Accompanying kahoot: The Rise and Fall of the Roman Republic by Nicola.Apps

4 lessons on Ancient Greece, examining the people, places and key events in Athens, Sparta, Troy and Macedonia. It covers philosophers, myths and Alexander the Great. Each power point contains general information, links to articles and/or videos, various activities that are quick but fun, and the occasional creative challenge. (Please note you will need Microsoft Power Point for some of the activities to work). These lessons are suitable for all ages and were created specifically for lock down: providing extra information and activities for children at home to help keep them busy and expand their learning. These lessons were not made to fit into a specific curriculum, but could be adapted for normal lessons. Accompanying kahoots: Ancient Greece: Athens and Sparta Ancient Greece: True or False

An information booklet all about the earliest writing in the world: cuneiform. The booklet includes information on how cuneiform works, how it developed over time, how it was translated, what it was used for and mathematics. There is also discussion on how cuneiform impacts our lives today and why it is important to learn about the past. The power point is a series of suggested activities to go alongside the booklet, including questions, working out mathematical equations, significance tournament and a linking game.

4 lessons on Ancient Egypt, covering each of the 3 kingdoms and Ptolemaic Egypt and focusing on religion, hieroglyphs and famous Pharaohs. Each power point contains general information, links to articles and/or videos, various activities that are quick but fun, and the occasional creative challenge. I have also included a power point which covers artifacts from Tutankahmun’s tomb. (Please note you will need Microsoft Power Point for some of the activities to work). These lessons are suitable for all ages and were created specifically for lock down: providing extra information and activities for children at home to help keep them busy and expand their learning. These lessons were not made to fit into a specific curriculum, but could be adapted for normal lessons. Accompanying kahoots: Ancient Egypt: Hieroglyphics and Pyramids Ancient Egypt: Overview

A series of 3 lessons introducing students to Mesopotamia and the first civilisation (Sumerians). Activities include looking at the geography of the Middle East, the language used, who lived in Mesopotamia and the different roles they had in society. The third lesson focuses on the significance of early Mesopotamia and examines how we calculate the significance of a historical era/event.

A special lesson examining the similiarities and differences between mythologies from 4 ancient civilisations: Rome, Egypt, Mesopotamia and Greece. The lesson begins with a discussion on what types of stories are myths and the definition of mythology. The main task of the lesson is pair work comparing two of the above mythologies (pupils are given a mythology to study, allowing some differentiation for myths you think are more/less challenging to study). The lesson ends with some plenary questions and a discussion as to why it is important to study ancient mythology. All resources needed are included.