An Historical Enquiry task. Pupils analyse the reliability of 6 pieces of evidence put forward during the trial of Dic Penderyn. Pupils then determine whether Dic Penderyn was guilty or innocent for the crime he was accused of committing. To conclude, pupils write a letter to the Home Secretary to suggest the reasons for (or against) the idea of granting Dic Penderyn a posthumous pardon.

A two lesson pack looking at: Lesson 1 - the causes of the Wars of the Roses. Comprehension task based on a cartoon strip. Lesson 2 - the battles. Pupils use a map showing the location of the main battles between 1455 and 1471 (and its key) to create a living graph from the Yorkist perspective. They also analyse the completed living graph with 4 comprehension questions. Within both ppts you will find a pupil progress activity (one at the start of lesson 1, the other at the end of lesson 1/start of lesson 2) aimed at showing progression during lessons/unit of work. There's also a reading research homework activity within the ppt - pupils are asked to select one battle and find five key/interesting facts. They must also evaluate the usefulness of their research media. This task is based on strands within the Literacy Framework. Enjoy!

A Word adaptable Cootie Catcher. A fun resource to help pupils think of 8 key questions and answers to a specific topic. This Word template requires pupils to type their questions and answers following the prompts. I've also attached an exemplar on the Gunpowder Plot. Enjoy!

An ICT version of History Fakebook. Pupils download a copy of the fakebook template (in word) and follow the instructions in each text box (e.g. paste a picture of the historical individual, background picture associated with the individual, write four key status' etc.) A useful way to ensure good presentation of historical facts. Useful homework task. I've also attached an example of George Clemenceau's fakebook for a visual idea of what the finished artice could look like. Enjoy.

An activity to help students understand the underlying causes behind the Anglo-Welsh Wars of the late C13th. This looks at the reasons for the deteriorating relationship between Llywelyn ap Gruffydd and Edward I, the aims of both men, their reasons for wanting war, the course of both wars, and the consequences of Llywelyn’s death in December 1282 (i.e. how Edward conquered Wales). The ppt is basically a walk through of the card resources with visuals and some additional info. I’ve designed this as one of my Controlled Assessments Tasks (WJEC) and therefore have added 14 sources for students to choose 5 in order to evaluate. These may be of use for developing utility questions from Year 7 upwards (but you’ll have to adapt and simplify). Enjoy!

What if the Gunpowder Plot had succeeded? Here's a fun activity linking History with some numeracy tasks. Pupils should be given a map of 1605 London (found on ppt) and work out the radius impact areas a successful explosion could have had. They also have to work out a possible escape route for Guy Fawkes to an awaiting ship near Tower Bridge, calculate the distance he'd travel and the time he'd take. There's also a question to work out if Fawkes would have made it beyond the blast zones in time. Questions are based on the Numeracy Framework. You could differentiate by giving specific questions to different abilities. Enjoy!

Here’s a generic Takeaway History Homework Menu for any Grade, e.g. 7th (you just need to edit the first side). I have seen many excellent takeaway homework ideas, but most are topic specific, so this generic one should cover all grades, and reduce costs. The QR code sheet helps students to access specific rules and worksheets linked to specific menu tasks. Students will need a free QR reader from the app store, email to themselves the sent document, print and off they go! The Friars Rating refers to the name of my school, so it should be easily adaptable if you have your own ideas for rating the difficulty of various tasks. Enjoy!

This is a generic version of a GCSE Year 11 Takeaway History Homework menu. I have seen many excellent topic specific examples (e.g. Tudors or Great War etc.), but this can be used as a generic one for GCSE, and will therefore reduce photocopying costs etc. I have also included a QR code sheet for specific rules or worksheets required for specific homework tasks found on the menu. Pupils will need to download a free QR reader onto their phones (if they have compatible ones) from the app store to scan the codes and access these worksheets. The Friars Rating refers to the name of my school, so you can easily adapt the word document and input your own image etc. Enjoy!

This is a generic version of a GCSE Year 10 Takeaway History Homework menu. I have seen many excellent topic specific examples (e.g. Tudors or Great War etc.), but this can be used as a generic one for most GCSE Year 10 papers, and will therefore reduce photocopying costs etc. Your exam board will probably ask different questions in the MAINS section, but tis should be easily adaptable. I have also included a QR code sheet for specific rules or worksheets required for specific homework tasks found on the menu. Pupils will need to download a free QR reader onto their phones (if they have compatible ones) from the app store to scan the codes and access these worksheets. The Friars Rating refers to the name of my school, so you can easily adapt the word document and input your own image etc. Enjoy!

This is a generic version of a KS3 Takeaway History Homework menu. I have seen many excellent topic specific examples (e.g. Tudors or Great War etc.), but this can be used as a generic one for all KS3, and will therefore reduce photocopying costs etc. I have also included a QR code sheet for specific rules or worksheets required for specific homework tasks found on the menu. Pupils will need to download a free QR reader onto their phones (if they have compatible ones) from the app store to scan the codes and access these worksheets. The Friars Rating refers to the name of my school, so you can easily adapt the word document and input your own image etc. Enjoy!

An activity to help students categorise the reasons behind the Bolshevik victory. Included is a revision ppt. activity (called What's in a Word) to stretch and challenge their understanding. Also includes a revision/planned answer sheet to answer the key question. Useful for GCSE and AS/A2.

An activity to help students categorise the positive and negative factors regarding economic policy (War Communism, NEP, Collectivisation and FYPs). Included is a revision ppt. activity (called What's in a Word) to stretch and challenge their understanding. Also includes a revision/planned answer sheet to answer the key question. Useful for GCSE and AS/A2.

An activity to help develop the concept of significant turningpoints using the Before (the battle) , During (the battle), and After (the battle) method. Pupils create a living graph of the course of the war from Napoleon's perspective to get a visual representation of the outcome of the selected battles.

A two lesson resource looking at the Norman invasion of Wales, analysis of level of success in different parts of Wales, and factors that enabled the Welsh to resist the Norman Conquest.

A resource looking at the life and achievements of Owain ap Gruffydd, a.k.a Owain Gwynedd. Pupils consider different categories of achievements, and decide on his most impressive. Weaknesses also considered.

A resource looking at Giraldus Cambrensis' journey through Wales in 1188. Created to develop numeracy skills (not easy, granted), e.g. map work, measuring to scale, calculating distance, calculating time etc. Pupils enjoyed doing the task, which is always a good sign! Enjoy!

A resource looking at the life and achievements of Gruffydd ap Cynan, Prince of Gwynedd. Pupils have to pick 8 key events, and produce a biography poster report.

An activity to develop pupils PEE skills (Point, Evidence, Explain). Pupils draft a PEE answer to consider the factors that enables his victory. Pupils analyse and explain the most important factor, before writing an extended answer on the topic.

An activity to develop pupils PEE skills (Point, Evidence, Explain). Pupils then draft a PEE answer to consider the factors that enables his victory. Vocab Mat included. Pupils then analyse and explain the most important factor.

A resource designed to develop numeracy skills, e.g. creating discrete graphs, analysis of graphs, map work (including measuring to scale), calculating speed etc. A fun lesson blending aspects of History, Numeracy and Geography.