The 3 resources in this bundle enable KS3 students to study medieval castles. The first resource examines Motte and Bailey Castles, the reasons why they were built following the Norman Conquest and the advantages and disadvantages of these castles. The second resource looks at the development of stone castles, examining reasons why they were built, the structure of initial stone keeps and the defensive features of these castles. The final resource looks at methods used to attack these castles and how the castle defences stood up to attack. All resources have supporting worksheets which are differentiated at 3 levels and are supported by a Powerpoint presentation, which contains starter and plenary activities.

This bundle covers a block of 3 - 4 lessons for Key Stage 3 students studying Medieval history and the events of 1066. The first lesson concentrates on the claimants to the English throne in 1066, using a variety of primary and secondary sources and supported by a PowerPoint presentation to ask students to make a decision on which candidate has the best claim based on a set of criteria. The second resource looks at the events of 1066 from the death of Edward the confessor to the Battle of Hastings. The resource uses a PowerPoint to give the basic Chronological Information and then students use a timeline of events to look at chronology, produce a storyboard and using a differentiated resource can evaluate who was in the best position to win the Battle of Hastings. The final resource looks at the Battle of Hastings itself. A PowerPoint guides students through the events of October 14th 1066 and students use differentiated worksheets to answer questions about how the day progressed and why the Normans won the Battle. An extra activity, enabling students to look at the uniform of the Norman Soldiers, is also included.

The Holocaust was the systematic, bureaucratic, state-sponsored persecution and murder of six million Jews by the Nazi regime and its collaborators. This resource Bundle looks at the stages in the persecution and eventual extermination of the Jews of Nazi Germany and Europe between 1933 and 1945. The resource is intended for GCSE Students studying Nazi Germany but could be adapted to teach the topic to KS3 Students. The Bundle has 4 parts, enabling students to build a picture of how the persecution, terrorisation, isolation and finally murder of the Jews occurred in gradual stages. Each part has a PowerPoint presentation to guide students through the topic, with use made of a number of Video Clips from Schindler’s List and also witness statements. Each topic also has a number of student activities, many of which incorporate the use of Primary and Secondary sources to enable analysis and to see different view points. The first topic examines why the Nazi’s were anti-semitic and how they introduced laws to isolate the Jews Socially, Economically and Politically. The Second Topic looks at Kristallnacht and how violence against Jews increased after 1938. The Third Topic looks at how with outbreak of WWII European Jews were physically isolated in Ghettos. Finally the Final Solution is examined and the overall impact on the Jews of Europe.

This Bundle contains 4 quizzes for use by Geography and History Secondary School Teachers as an end of Term Activity’ as well as an additional general knowledge quiz. The 2 Geography and 2 History Quizzes and the general knowledge quiz, follow the same format. Each have 10 rounds of 10 questions and students play in teams, with one pupil recording the answers on a piece of paper. At the end of each round students swap papers and mark the answers, so that the teacher can keep a summary of the ongoing scores. By playing in teams it encourages students to listen to others, cooperate and support weaker students.

This bundle contains 8 resources and is an ideal resources to teach the topic of Ancient Rome at KS 2 (YR. 6) and KS 3 (YR. 7). The overall resource guides pupils through Ancient Roman History and is intended to be studied in the following order: The Growth of the Roman Empire, looking at how the Empire grew from a city state to ruling large parts of Europe, North Africa and the Middle East, also introducing the legend of Romulus and Remus. Ruling Ancient Rome, looks at the change from Monarchy, to Republic and Senate to rule by Emperor, introducing Julius Caesar and the first 5 Emperors. The Roman Army looks at the organisation of the army and its importance in the growth of the Empire. The Life of a Roman Soldier looks at the qualities a Roman Soldier needed and discipline in the army. The Success of the Roman Army concentrates on the equipment soldiers carried as well as the different fighting techniques employed in Battle. Conquering Britain, looks at failed attempts to invade Britain by Julius Caesar, as well as the reasons the Romans wanted to conquer Britain which is taught using a game with follow up work. Roman life looks at what it was like to live in Rome, concentrating on City life and the life of a slave. The Fall of the Roman Empire looks at the reasons why the Empire eventually fell, concentrating on internal and external factors. Each resource is supported by a PowerPoint presentation with learning objectives and starter and plenary exercises. Each topic has worksheets and activities to support it, all of which are differentiated to allow access by pupils of all abilities.