Suitable for teaching 11-14s WW1 - Why did the Schlieffen Plan fail? Whole lesson plus all worksheets, this lesson looks at why the Schlieffen Plan failed. It encourages students to come up with their own plan in how to beat France and Russia, and then looks at the source ‘Bravo, Belgium’ for an explanation as to why it failed. The plenary asks students to decide what is the most important reason the plan failed. Please review if you purchase, and check out my other WW1 resources.

**Whole lesson plus all resources needed for teaching 11-14s ‘How did the Nazi’s keep control of Germany through propaganda?’ ** Students will analyse a variety of Nazi propaganda methods through watching a video (with quiz) and looking at sources. At the end of the lesson, students will be able to plan an answer one of two differentiated questions; HA: ‘The use of propaganda was essential in helping the Nazis maintain control over the German people’. How far do you agree with this statement? LA: Explain how and why Hitler and the Nazis used propaganda. Please review if you purchase, and check out my other resources on my shop!

This lesson looks at the issue of Islamophobia. This lesson helps students explore, confront and deconstruct stereotypes targeted at Muslims. Students will learn about the impact of Islamophobia - looking specifically at the media portrayal of Muslims, the Mosque attack in Sweden and Islamophobia Awareness Month. This lesson has been used as part of an Islam Scheme of Work within Religious Studies, however this can be used before teaching Terrorism within history, or as part of PSHE. No resources needed - ready to download and teach straight away! Feedback is welcome, please check out my other lessons on my TES shop.

Causes of WW1 Knowledge Organiser. Can be used for revision for students.

Suitable for teaching 11-14s and can also be used 7-11! Whole lesson plus all resources and worksheets needed for teaching: How different was the city of Baghdad to that of Medieval London? Students will investigate the medieval city of Baghdad and understand the Islamic Golden Age through videos and information sheets (provided). They will compare this information with London (also provided). This is perfect for teaching after Medieval life or the Black Death! Try out this interesting and often forgotten about world history in our curriculum! Please review if you purchase and check out my Medieval World (including China) resources!

Suitable for teaching KS3 Charles I and the English Civil War. Whole lesson looks at the battles of Civil War, with a particular emphasis on Marston Moor. The lesson includes differentiated tasks, such as a card sort of the battles either onto a timeline or on a map of the UK. Students also look at Marston Moor in detail and how it was fought. Please review if you purchase and check out my other Charles I and the English Civil War resources!

KS3 Religious Studies - Lesson 1 of the Islam scheme of work This lesson looks at an introduction to Islam. This lesson introduces the religion of Islam. Students will complete a fact file with a differentiated information sheet about Islam. Students will then complete a ‘myth or fact’ quiz about Islam – with explanations and extra information! All worksheets and resources needed are included – ready to download and teach! Feedback is welcome, please check out the rest of my lessons in the Islam scheme of work.

A useful revision resource - a timeline of the Cold War crises which breaks down ‘what happened’ and the ‘consequences’ including; A divided Berlin - refugee crisis, Khrushchev’s ultimatum, summit meetings and the Berlin Wall Cuban Revolution, Bay of Pigs and Cuban Missile Crisis Prague Spring and Czechoslovakia ALSO INCLUDED: Answers for the whole sheet! Best printed double sided A3. Ideal for teaching Edexcel GCSE 9-1 Superpower Relations and the Cold War. Please review if you purchase and check out my other Cold War lessons and resources!

For teaching Edexcel GCSE 9-1 Early Elizabethan England 1558-88. A great resource for revision - a revision clock that covers key content for the Early Elizabethan England course. Great for students of all abilities! Works best on A3 paper.

Suitable for teaching 11-14s Elizabeth I as part of a Tudors SoW. Can also be used at Primary! What can we learn from Elizabeth I from her portraits? Whole lesson plus all resources needed for teaching Elizabeth I and her portraits. Students will first look at Elizabeth I - who she was and her achievements, including a video with quiz. Students will then analyse 10 portraits of Elizabeth I, using a variety of tasks to unpick their meaning. This includes looking at symbolism in her paintings and working out what they mean. Tasks are differentiated too! Please review if you purchase, and check out my other Tudors lessons and resources.

Worksheet for watching the film Titanic. Print on A3 for the best result! Students fill in the sheet as they watch the film - looks at: The differences between first and third class passengers (Rose and Jack) Problems with the lifeboats Problems they can see Who is to blame with a box to fill in on: Captain Smith, Bruce Ismay and Thomas Andrews Please review if you buy and check out my other resources!

17 question quiz with answers on the Causes of WW1. Can be used for revision or as a plenary activity.

Amazing display for your classroom!! My favourite display! History instagram display 'Histagram’ This is specifically for Medicine Through Time (Edexcel GCSE 9-1) with 13 key individuals such as Galen, Vesalius, Jenner, Pasteur, Watson and Crick and more!! Each with a picture, ‘likes’ (which is a key date), and fun #hastags (e.g. Alexander Fleming, #penicillin #accident #luckyboy) I have paired this display with my Netflix one too (also available on my TES shop) and they look stunning together!! Please review if you purchase!

For teaching Edexcel GCSE 9-1 Weimar and Nazi Germany 1918-1939 The Weimar Republic To what extent did the Weimar Republic have a ‘Golden Age’ 1924-1929? Students will look at the ‘Golden Age’ of the Weimar Republic, focusing on the significant changes in culture, the standard of living and the position of women. This lesson covers: What was the Golden Age? Why was there a Golden Age? How did the standard of living change? The changes for women Changes in culture (art, architecture, film) plus opposition to these changes Overall, how much of a ‘Golden Age’ was this period? Also included: Accompanying work booklet to the lesson, with a wide range of fun activities! 20 question quiz plus answers based on the lesson 3 interpretations to practice ‘what is the main view of the interpretation’ question, plus and inference question! Please review if you purchase, and check out my other Weimar and Nazi Germany resources.

20 question quiz with answers for the Norman Conquest. Can be used at KS2 or KS3. Feedback is welcome.

Suitable for teaching 11-14 Can also be adapted for primary school. Whole lesson plus resources on the Triangular Slave Trade. Students understand the different journeys that made up the triangular slave trade by drawing it on a map, and they understand why the slave trade grew by looking at profits. Please review if you purchase, and check out my other slavery lessons and resources!

A display for the Edexcel 9-1 course on Early Elizabethan England 1553-1583. This is a great display which looks great in any classroom. Separated into the subsections of the topic, create your own timelines with pictures and events which can help students understand the course. It even includes a ‘key people’ section! Check out how it looks on the photograph included!!! not included are the lettering or death warrant of Mary Queen of Scots as these were provided by the school.

An interactive lesson for teaching 11-14s on the weapons of WW1. Students make their own Top Trump cards about 7 weapons (ranging from tanks, rifles and zeppelins), using the differentiated information sheets! All worksheets are provided - including the information sheets and the template for the Top Trumps. I printed the Top Trump templates onto cards and students were then able to play them in lesson, and take them home to share with family! Students really enjoyed this lesson and they gained an excellent understanding of the weapons. Please review if you purchase and check out my other resources.

A great display for your classroom with historical and inspirational quotes! Please review!

For teaching Edexcel GCSE 9-1 The American West c1835-c1895 Key Topic 1 Revision Clock