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The Causes Of The American Civil War
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The Causes Of The American Civil War

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A smart PowerPoint presentation covering 6 of the major causes of the war : 1: Slavery 2: Abolitionists 3: Westward Expansion $: Sectionalism 5: The 1860 Election 6: Secession of the South Supported with worksheets, tasks and activities. Feedback most welcome!
History Skills Unit Introduction
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History Skills Unit Introduction

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This is a very good introduction to history and also development for older year groups. What’s covered? Fact and opinion Key vocabulary with extension activities Chronology Identifying sources types, primary,secondary, tertiary Source evaluation Paragraph writing using ‘PEEL’ Questioning photographic evidence You may also be interested in … What is Bias? https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-12574124 Questioning Primary Sources https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-11114807 History Detective – Finding Bigfoot https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-12579212 Phil@icHistory Tes Shop https://www.tes.com/teaching-resources/shop/Ichistory
Skills - Questioning Primary Sources
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Skills - Questioning Primary Sources

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A PPT presentation that helps students understand the potential flaws in primary / eyewitness evidence. Web links and suggested activities included. You may also be interested in the free teaching materials on Bias What is Bias? https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-12574124 Phil@icHistory Tes Shop https://www.tes.com/teaching-resources/shop/Ichistory
Black Death Diary
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Black Death Diary

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A print and fold booklet / diary. Students take on the character of a young person during the Black Death. I haven't trialed this with my students so would appreciate feedback - too grim?
The Peasants' Revolt
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The Peasants' Revolt

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A series of lessons covering the Peasant’s Revolt Code Breaker Activity Image Order Plenary Events Summary Option Causes + Process + Impact Review You may also find useful … Skills Unit Introduction https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-11116434 Holocaust Full Pack - 100 page teaching pack + Anne Frank + activities + skills https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/-12649611 First World War 150 + Page Teaching Pack https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-10002492 Phil@icHistory Tes Shop https://www.tes.com/teaching-resources/shop/Ichistory
Medieval Society
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Medieval Society

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A self contained activity requires students to classify and summarise sources based on Medieval religion, medicine, hygiene and sports.
Victorian Police Academy : 1888 / Jack The Ripper
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Victorian Police Academy : 1888 / Jack The Ripper

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This activity asks students to apply for a job as a Victorian Bobby. Includes 5 sections to the application including Q and A, solving murder riddles, Source Analysis, Crime Scene Investigation and Strategy. Content : crime / social conditions in Whitechapel. The Ripper murders.
1066 Battles Review
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1066 Battles Review

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A summary and review exercise allows students to separate the 3 main battles of 1066 - Fulford Gate, Stamford Bridge and Hastings.
WW1 Source Types
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WW1 Source Types

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Student to classify into primary, secondary and tertiary before ranking their reliability and usefulness.
Slavery On Trial
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Slavery On Trial

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A mock court case / role play centered around the issue of slavery. Roles and activities for all the students in the class. Suggested prep time is 2 lessons and 1-2 to complete the trial. Start the trial with the playing of the Star Spangled Banner. A very powerful and rewarding activity.
The First World War 150 Page Teaching Pack
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The First World War 150 Page Teaching Pack

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A comprehensive unit of work ( 150+ pages ) covering many aspects of World War 1. Includes activities to teach essential source and writing skills as well as several unique literacy activities. eBook Supporting PowerPoints Student led role / play activities Quiz question banks Various revision / review options Generic set of 40+ quiz ‘power cards’ that can be used in any subject or topic. ( Note - new WW1 Beginnings eBook and Weapons and Warfare are updated versions that overlap some of the older files. Basic contents - differentiated key word activities, the causes of the war, the assassination of Franz Ferdinand, The Schlieffen Plan, trench defend and attack strategies / games, who was to blame?, life in the trenches sources and writing exercise, propaganda, the theaters of war outside Europe,Hitler and WW1, The Battle of The Somme, Why Did The USA Enter The War? Why did the Soviet Union leave? animals in wartime including debate activity, airplanes, fully resourced investigation and role play activity - Haig, Hero Butcher or Bungler, crossword and other review puzzles and timeline activities, comprehensive end of unit assessment. Fully resourced student led - Europe in Crisis Conference Fully resourced- student led ‘Haig on Trial’ Other highlights = Defend your trench activity with your cut and paste army and trench template. Assassination - ‘graphic novel’ interactive. Skills - source analysis and evaluation, extended writing, cartoon interpretation, questioning photographic evidence, empathy letter writing exercise frames. Also includes many excellent video / web links.