An information quest activity to help pupils locate and identify the key features of a traditional mosque. Pupils have a numbered diagram of mosque features, and have to work out their names and their significance/importance to Muslims. Other interactive activities included.

Hen bryd roedd rhai adnoddau Hanes ar gael yn y Gymraeg :-) Dyma beth dw i wedi ei gynhyrchu ar gyfer Uned1 Dirwasgiad, Rhyfel ac Adferiad. Taflenni gwybodaeth a thasgau yn seiliedig ar gwestiynau arholiad CBAC. Gobeithio y bydd hyn o ddefnydd i rywun. Mwynhewch!

A problem solving activity to enable pupils to know and understand the contribution of Wales to the Industrial Revolution. The ppt. is self-explanatory, guiding pupils on how to complete the problem solving task. A review activity (Gimme5) provides an example of progression (or can be used as an exit ticket etc.) Enjoy!

A simple task to get pupils to consider the problems facing Henry VII after his victory at the Battle of Bosworth. Pupils then consider how Henry tried to solve these problems, and consider his greatest achievement(s). Self explanatory ppt, which has been successful with my classes. Enjoy!

Hen bryd roedd rhai adnoddau Hanes ar gael yn y Gymraeg :-) Dyma beth dw i wedi ei gynhyrchu ar gyfer Uned1 Dirwasgiad, Rhyfel ac Adferiad. Taflenni gwybodaeth a thasgau yn seiliedig ar gwestiynau arholiad CBAC. Gobeithio y bydd hyn o ddefnydd i rywun. Mwynhewch!

Unit of work looking at the similarities and differences between the causes, cures, preventions and symptoms of these diseases. Also looking at the impact of Andreas Vesalius on medical knowledge, and how he challenged the work of Galen. Various tasks. Animated ppts.

A number of resources looking at the aims and objectives, success and failures of the League of Nations. Revision activities and possible exam questions included.

A number of resources looking at the causes and consequences of the 1917 February Revolution. The pack includes information about the causes and the events of the revolution, such as Russian entry into WWI, the political, economic and social impact of the war, the actions of the Duma etc. Revision activities and possible exam questions are included.

A simple task (at first) to consider whether or not one of Medieval Wales' most celebrated Prince deserved to be given the title "Great". The powerpoint is self-explanatory and leads to a literacy (Writing Accurately) task, which covers some strands of the LNF (see the writing accurately pyramid at the end of the ppt). Worked well with my Year 7 class. Hope you find it useful. Enjoy!

A 2 lesson resource looking at the long term and short term causes of the Glyndwr Rebellion against Henry IV. Elements of Bloom's taxonomy are incorporated into the various activities (progression in difficulty/skill used). Also elements of literacy and numeracy. First task: pupils to look at the famous statue in Corwen, and elicit interpretations about the figure. Second task: pupils to watch a short hyperlinked clip to see if they can answer 4 basic questions about Glyndwr. (Bloom's Recall) Third task: pupils to look at the various grievances in Wales (and personal factors regarding Glyndwr), and categorise them into SPEAR factors. (Bloom's Understanding and Analysis) Fifth task: pupils consider the most important reason(s) why Glyndwr and the Welsh rebelled, and explain whether or not Glyndwr was a reluctant rebel. (Bloom's Evaluate) Final task: this one is up to you, and could cover Bloom's Create. Hope you'll find this useful! Enjoy! Fourth task: pupils then translate the above information into a 9 part factor wheel (e.g. beliefs and ideas, media, poverty, religious etc.), annotating the wheel with at least one important example for the relevant factors. (Bloom's Applying)

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 task to develop pupils skills of understanding how and why different interpretations are formed when looking at individuals in History. The full powerpoint is self-explanatory, with structured tasks to help enable pupils to reach at least L6+. This task has been successful, and enabled many low-to-middle ability pupils to hit higher levels. Enjoy!

A resource to develop numeracy skills, e.g. taking frequency of characteristics mentioned in the eyewitness accounts, analysis of usefulness of those accounts etc. Questions are designed to cover aspects of the Numeracy Framework.

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!

A number of resources looking at the causes of Mussolini's downfall in 1943. Resources refer to Italian performance in WWII, the actions of the Fascist Grand Council in 1943, and the ultimate actions of the King. There's also reference to the Salo Republic, and Mussolini's murder at the hands of Communist Partisans in April 1945. Revision activities and possible exam questions included.

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 number of resources looking at the NUWSS and the WSPU, Emily Wilding Davison (interpretations) and the actions of the government when dealing with the WSPU.

A number of resources looking at the methods used by the Normans: Terror Castles Feudal System Domesday Book Changes to the Church etc. End task (assessment) is to imagine what the Bayeux Tapestry would have looked like if it included scenes from the actual conquest.

A resource looking at the importance of the Brown case to Black American Civil Rights. GCSE style exam questions included.

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!