A lesson on the Wars of the Roses. Starter requires the students to extract information and create a factfile (sentence stems included to help less able). This task gives the class a bit of background e.g. how the conflict started. Task 2 introduces the class to the key events (cards) and they have to place these events on a graph to show which house was winning. Once this has been discussed and the groups are happy with their order there are a series of questions which can be answered by extracting evidence from the graph (literacy support is provided on the presentation). Plenary requires students to form an opinion as to which house deserved the crown and they use evidence to support their opinion. (Note: the graph needs to be printed onto A3 paper).

An assessment paper on the Reformation which sets students up for the new GCSE. Three questions source based and extended response (16marker). Mark scheme and levels included as well as a DIRT activity for a follow-up lesson.

Students work through a range of activities, for example sequencing and evidence analysis to determine if the facts suggest that the Gunpowder Plot was a set-up. They present their findings in a newspaper article which is used to develop examination skills. Clear step by step instructions included.

A lesson on henry VIII and the Reformation. Students assess three key factors that led to the reformation in England. There are a range of activities and worksheets, for example a fact file activity, a card sort and decision-making task and an extended response activity whereby students need to write a letter to the Pope (differentiated version included for LA students). As always there are clear step by step instructions.

A lesson that examines why the Treaty of Versailles was so harsh and why it was hated by the people of Germany. Students complete various tasks, such as attempting to figure out what each of the Big three wanted from a peace agreement, to mind mapping out the main terms, deciding which terms were most significant and applying their knowledge to attempt some source based exercises.

Students analyse four key factors that led to the successful Norman invasion. Students work through a card sort (categorising), diamond 9 (prioritising) and identifying links between the evidence before writing up their findings in a Facebook style response. There are plenty of opportunities to develop examination skills too. As always clear step by step instructions included.

Students learn about the one of the key flash points from the Cold War. There are a range of activities, such as a fact file task, plotting the '13 days' on a crisis graph and the main task is a newspaper article (success criteria, literacy support and differentiated). To end they need to determine who was the victor in the crisis by writing a tweet setting out either the USA or Soviet's view on the outcome of the crisis.

A quick fire test based on the the third unit of the Edexcel Crime, punishment and law enforcement in early modern England. 15 questions (and answers included on separate document) Great as a starter/plenary or for revision and homework.

A one hour lesson. Students reach a judgement based on a card sort and diamond 9 activity before writing up a response in a post card activity. There are a range of differentiated activities and tasks and worksheets. As always there are clear step by step instructions.

This lesson looks at the dramatic increase in votes for the Nazis in the town of Northeim. Students work through a worksheet which looks at the increase in votes for the Nazis before working through some character cards to understand the reasons for Nazi support. They use this as evidence to complete a 6 mark question (exam help and literacy support included) .As always, differentiated resources and clear step by step instructions included.

Students analyses a range of sources about suffragette actions. They use the sources to complete a grid whereby they have to suggest if the actions were planned, what the government response should have been and which were the most effective in gaining publicity. A step by step guide is included in the PowerPoint.

A quick fire test based on the the first unit of the Edexcel Crime, punishment and law enforcement in medieval England. 16 questions (and answers included on separate document) Great as a starter/plenary or for revision and homework.

A quick fire test based on the the fourth unit of the Edexcel Crime, punishment and law enforcement 1900-present. 15 questions (and answers included on separate document) Great as a starter/plenary or for revision and homework.

A concise A4 revision and teaching guide for the second unit of the Edexcel 9-1 Weimar and Nazi Germany specification (Hitler's rise to power 1919-33). This comes with key vocabulary, an overview of the period, exam info on each sub topic, quick fire revision tasks, such as two multiple choice quizzes, a student assessment grid and exam question examples and advice/ tips and skills. The is also a quick fire test, which can be used as a starter or a plenary or simply included in the booklet. This is perfect to give to each student either before or after the unit. I'll be doing one of these for each of the units, so keep your eyes on my page.

A concise A4 revision and teaching guide for the third unit of the Edexcel 9-1 Weimar and Nazi Germany specification (Nazi control and dictatorship, 1933-39). This comes with key vocabulary, an overview of the period, exam info on each sub topic, quick fire revision tasks, such as two multiple choice quizzes, a student assessment grid and exam question examples and advice/ tips and skills. The is also a quick fire test, which can be used as a starter or a plenary or simply included in the booklet. This is perfect to give to each student either before or after the unit. I'll be doing one of these for each of the units, so keep your eyes on my page.

An overview of the groups who opposed the Nazis with an emphasis on the Edelweiss Pirates and the Swing Youth. The lesson also includes source based exam questions, information sheets, a range of activities that cover the specification and an end of Unit 3 self-assessment task. This is the last lesson in Unit 3.

Students learn about Nazi policies towards minority groups and how these were influenced by eugenics. The main activity requires students to position Nazi policies on a graph frame, with the positioning based on their opinion re the severity of the persecution. The graph is then used to complete a series of tasks. Clear step by step instructions, differentiated activities and worksheets. This is the last lesson in the unit of work.

Students learn about the one of the key flash points from the Cold War. There are a range of activities, such as a fact file task, plotting the '13 days' on a crisis graph and the main task is a newspaper article (success criteria, literacy support and differentiated). To end they need to determine who was the victor in the crisis by writing a tweet setting out either the USA or Soviet's view on the outcome of the crisis.

A concise 5 page A4 revision and teaching sheet for the crime, punishment and law enforcement in medieval England, Area of Study 1. This comes with key vocabulary, an overview of the period, info on law enforcement, changes and continuity during the period, case study knowledge, a student assessment grid and exam question example and advice. I’ll be doing one of these for each of the units, so keep your eyes on my page.