We all know what an elevator pitch is. Here I have adapted them to History. But you have bought the original so do what you will ;) Have your students complete one as an activity, starter, plenary or even a homework. Here are various worksheets and handouts in A5 and A4 format for them to complete. The Powerpoint explains it all. Have fun!

Do look out for the bundle!!! GET A BUNDLE DEAL This bunch of resources asks the simple question - Why did the murder take place in the East End? The presentation outlines the maze like features of the place. The handout helps with background about the East End. The Home Learning (HL) could take place before or after the lesson.

You will need computers for this lessons. Check out the FREE version for a sample of the lesson. This is probably one to four lessons depending if you have already explored significance with your class. 1 - Inventions PESCM Sheet / Historical Significance 2 - Research ICT Tasks 3 - Collate Information using writing frames The different inventions are given out as A4 prompts for their research. The writing frames are then given out to serve as starters for the writeup.

These PPTs and DOCs examine the Cannon-Fodder source made famous by the leaders at the Treaty of Versailles. Basic speeches sheets put incorrect phrases into the leaders' mouths. Students have to sort these out. Good for a starter. DDAABB PPT and handout explains how Double Dab works as a method of analysis TOV PPT breaks down the source into elements There are alternative sources as well. This will become part of a WWI Bundle.

Yes, this could be a fun lesson. After my class tackles a few sources and see what the author was trying to do we move onto the famous Keep Calm Poster. This is planned out in class and the students finish it for homework. The mini-lesson leads you straight to the Keep Calm Task. The lesson could be extended into two lessons if you want to explore propaganda in greater detail.

It does what it says on the tin. Simple sheet with key missing words at the bottom of the page Students should study the event first. Possible Homework

All of the displays and presentations are in this resource. The "Add a source" files are PPT that explain how they can be used to create double-sided handouts for an activity or homework exercise. Find a technique that works for you and your students. I have created four different potential worksheets from the PPTs, you could create six more from the resources here. Why not display a few and see which the students prefer.

This lesson covers the conditions within the factories and can be taught in one lesson (or perhaps two depending on progress and omission of slides). FREE elements available in the shop. This lesson you are going to investigate the working conditions in the factories and the treatment of the workers. Pass - if you can identify and describe the conditions from the sources Success- if you can explain why the sources would change people’s viewpoints Challenge - if you can evaluate which sources would have the greatest impact on Parliament, so they are justified to pass laws.

This contains enough for detailed source analysis or more basic cut and stick activities before examing the causes in groups and writing up a conclusion. There are various Wordsearches too. Lesson Objective: (DO NOT COPY) To give a clear explanation and evaluation of the reasons behind the War of 1812. Lesson Outcomes: (DO NOT COPY) To know key issues, linked to the war and explain their context. To make use of own knowledge to further an opinion on the issues.

The worksheets relate to how Britain and France behaved prior to the War of 1812 and their relationship and manner with each other and other countries during their conflict. More specific sheets and a lesson relating to the causes of the War of 1812 can be found at https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/the-causes-of-the-war-of-1812-canada-v-usa-11772134

Ther are 4 versions of word searches and 2 lists of reasons worksheets that could be used for homework assignments or starters in lessons. More resources are available in the CAUSES resource at https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/the-causes-of-the-war-of-1812-canada-v-usa-11772134