An introductory lesson to World War One at KS3, looking at the different types of government and political alliances in Europe in 1914. Could also be useful for lower ability GCSE classes. Provides a map to be annotated, and lots of discussion questions. Really good way to set the scene for the outbreak of conflict - students can find it difficult to understand how some of the causes of WW1 came about without this information. All resources provided, no textbook needed.

This lesson is part of the AQA History GCSE ‘Migration, Empires and the People’ module, specifically section 2: Britain and the Atlantic Trade Lesson begins by looking at why people chose to emigrate from Britain to N. America. It then looks at the English/British settlement of North America, with a case study and comparrison of Jamestown and Massachusetts. Also introduces the ‘companies’ behind this (link to the British East India Company later). Worksheet to fill in included in the PPT. This will require one or both of the text books (blue singular Migration text book, or the larger textbook with all the options in). Finishes with a 16 mark exam question plan.

Second lesson in Rebellion and disorder under the Tudors, 1485-1603 spec - for ‘Aspects in breadth: Controlling a fractious nation – changes in Tudor government 1485-1603’ Begins with a recap of the previous lesson; overview of the structure of the Tudor government, then looks in detail at the Royal Court, the Royal Household and the Privy Council. Finishes with an essay plan based on the topic. Also includes a workbook to help students take notes, and suggested reading/watching throughout.

Second KS3 lesson looking at the Vikings. This lesson includes a worksheet/workbook to complete work in. -begins with a fun task looking at how some Vikings place names reveal what that settlement was like in Viking times. A timeline of event between Lindisfarne and the establishment of the Danelaw Introduction to the Danelaw and Burhs. A research task on changes under the Danelaw. Information is provided but could also make a fun IT lesson. LA and HA information pack included - if you would rather run this answering comprehension questions, those are on the end of the LA information sheet.

Lesson 11 in Rebellion and disorder under the Tudors, 1485-1603 spec - for ‘Aspects in breadth: Controlling a fractious nation – changes in Tudor government 1485-1603’. Defines the key terms of Sovereignty of statute law and Parliamentary Privilege. Contains student led questions, which can simply be written or could be used as team game etc. Summary statements at the end.

6th lesson in the scheme of work, looking at The Terror. Lesson begins with ‘Empty Chairs and Empty Tables’ from les Mis - what direction does this make the revolution appear to be going in? There is also then a reference sheet to stick in with the key groups/some key names as a learning aid, and a short video introducing The Terror. There is a living graph timeline activity to track how extreme the events were, followed by a source activity asking HOW and WHY the interpretations differ (these match the AQA GGSE History style questions - good preparation). This could make a good homework activity. Plenary asks pupils to discuss whether or not the Terror was actually neccessary.

For the AQA A level ‘Industrialisation and the people : Britain c.1783-1885’ course A very detailed powerpoint covering this topic, including revision/lesson activities throughout.

For the AQA History A Level ‘Industrialisation and the People: Britain c1783-1885’ course This lesson is part of Section 2 "Government and a Changing Society 1812-1832’. It is a bumper lesson that includes Grey, Melbourne and the Tories in opposition. There are revision/lesson activities throughout. At the end, there is a list of exam questions taken from past papers and the text book that can be used as a revision tool. You can edit/remove/add to this as best suits your group.

Lesson 9 in Rebellion and disorder under the Tudors, 1485-1603 spec - for ‘Aspects in breadth: Controlling a fractious nation – changes in Tudor government 1485-1603’. Part of a series of lessons on Tudor Church state relations. This lesson looks largely at the Puritan threat, and a sheet is given to guide student notes. A filled-in version of this is included to aid subsequent class discussion. The final task asks student to compare the 1539 and 1554 settlements. This can be done in class or would make an excellent homework (the next lesson will start with a discussion based on this work)

Lesson 12 in Rebellion and disorder under the Tudors, 1485-1603 spec - for ‘Aspects in breadth: Controlling a fractious nation – changes in Tudor government 1485-1603’. Lesson outlines a practice essay on the Tudor Church, then sets out guidelines for students to create a game used to help teach, or revise, the topic. It’s up to you how long you give them to do it, but it worked really well for my groups! The key here is focus on SPECIFICS, as well as change over time. Comparrison questions/elements should be encouraged.

First lesson in Rebellion and disorder under the Tudors, 1485-1603 spec - for ‘Aspects in breadth: Controlling a fractious nation – changes in Tudor government 1485-1603’ This introduction looks at the nature of Tudor government with a comparrison with modern government, what changes were happening and why they were needed. Very detailed notes. Also offers an overview of the assessment styles of the module.

Fourth lesson in Rebellion and disorder under the Tudors, 1485-1603 spec - for ‘Aspects in breadth: Controlling a fractious nation – changes in Tudor government 1485-1603’ The lesson looks at the changing role of the secretary across the breadth period studied, as well a list of all the secretaries and which monarch they served under, before focusing on some key individuals themselves. Looks at: Cromwell, Wriothesley and Sadler, William Cecil, Walsingham, Davison and Robert Cecil. Includes a worksheet that students can add to, using the lesson notes, textbook and potentially further research themselves.

For the AQA A level ‘Industrialisation and the people : Britain c.1783-1885’ course This is from Part Two, Section 3: Political change and social reform 1832-1846 A VERY detailed PowerPoint covering topic information, complete with discussion points and revision/lesson activities

For the AQA History A Level ‘Industrialisation and the People: Britain c1783-1885’ course This fits with Part Two, Section 3: Political change and social reform 1832-1846 A VERY detailed lesson covering the whole of chapter 15. Includes a revision/lesson task, as well as an accompanying essay plan

For the AQA A level ‘Industrialisation and the people : Britain c.1783-1885’ course This is from Part Two, Section 3: Political change and social reform 1832-1846 A detailed PowerPoint covering the relevant knowledge for the topic. Includes a source discussion and an essay plan as a learning/revision tool

For the AQA A level ‘Industrialisation and the people : Britain c.1783-1885’ course This is from Part Two, Section 3: Political change and social reform 1832-1846 A detailed look at the impact of the railways and the Corn Laws, complete with several revision/lesson activities at the end

A fun project that is a great addition to in-class castle or learning, so to introduce the topic in a practical way. Activity presents students with 4 decisions on castle material, shape, location and materials, and then gives them suggestions of how they can create the castle. They must also include detailed information about which choices they made, and why. This works best a homework project, and I’ve always had REALLY great results from it (the cake castles might have been my favourite…) Also includes a feedback form for both the teacher feedback, and pupil reflection on said feedback and their work. Really hope your groups enjoy it as much as mine always have :D

A lesson that introduces the Vikings and their raid at Lindisfarne. The lessons discusses who the Vikings were, where they came from, and what happened at Lindisfarne. This is followed by a card sort activity which looks at whether the Vikings really were just bloodthirsty (the word bloodthirsty is also defined). There is LA and HA version of the cards. Finishes with a plenary PEE/PEA/PEEL/PEAL activity which encourages good written structure.

The first lesson looking at the Tudors, designed to give a brief overview of all the monarchs. Includes a homework. Beings with a fun activity to establish what the class already knows about the Tudors; then there is a timeline task complete with information on each monarch. Two different timelines are available - a blank one, and one with prompts/headings. You can choose which best suits the level of support/stretch and challenge you’re looking for. Finishes with a recall/prompt game. Also included are some spellings that make for a great literacy-based first homework, to help learn the spelling of some of the key topic words.

A really fun, unusual and highly interactive lesson that uses archaeology to explore Wharram Percy, a deserted medieval village. Lesson comes complete with a little booklet to fill out which makes things much easier in terms of recording information. There are extra bits of information in the notes section of each Powerpoint slide to help -Fun activity plotting earthworks, introducing the toft and croft Assessing a skeleton - what can the bones tell us about life there? Guessing some archaeological artefacts, and assessing what they can teach about life in a medieval village examining a reconstruction examining a painting about the harvest finishes with a fun true or false task I LOVE teaching this, the students always get really into it. Lots of work went into putting it together, so hopefully all will enjoy!