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Below you will find a wide range of resources including differentiated and full lessons that work well in both primary and secondary education.
Topics include British history 1066-present day, a selection of Geography and RE lessons and tips for new teachers.
My resources are intended to give teachers the least amount of prep time necessary. You can easily print the attached resources, load the Power Point and away you go!
Thank you for visiting Mr Kahlon's workshop!
Below you will find a wide range of resources including differentiated and full lessons that work well in both primary and secondary education.
Topics include British history 1066-present day, a selection of Geography and RE lessons and tips for new teachers.
My resources are intended to give teachers the least amount of prep time necessary. You can easily print the attached resources, load the Power Point and away you go!
This worksheet is essentially for EAL students, ensuring they learn the key words in regards to the Battle of Hastings and the fight for the throne in 1066.
the worksheet includes:
1. Keywords with pictures
2. Word search with keywords
3. Key word definition activity
4. Sentence fill in with 1066 key points
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An excellent, well resourced and developed GCSE lesson which looks to introduce students to Christian beliefs on life after death. The main activity looks to reveal to students the difficultly in making a judgement on modern Christian's after life destination based on Biblical quotes on how to lead your life. SMSC has been considered with reflection opportunities within the lesson, with a focus on core British Values such as tolerance. This lesson can also be used in key stage 3 because of the fantastic resources provided but in consideration for Key stage four, there is GCSE question based on AQA spec A with an opportunity for peer-assessment.
included are:
power point
lesson worksheet
standalone lesson worksheet ( for students without a book)- or teacher interview
character/judgement cards- for the main activity
Challenge box extensions throughout
Sentence starter scaffolding for GCSE question
This lesson aims at consolidating students’ knowledge of the Renaissance period through the use of a group activity.
The lesson focuses on the Great plague.
The lesson is part of the OCR unit Medicine through time depth study.
Included are:
PowerPoint presentation
lesson plan
picture starter
video questions
Great Plague information sheet
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This lesson is part of the First World War unit of study. It can be done as a one off lesson on conscription in World War One. Students have just had a lesson on the propaganda campaign launched by the British government to encourage men to volunteer for the First World War. Students will focus on the shift in policy towards conscription in this lesson and build on their knowledge of recruitment in the First World War.
Included are:
PowerPoint
Conscription reading sheet
SEN sentence starters
Lesson plan
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A fully resourced lesson on Nuclear War AQA RE Theme D. This lesson focuses on the destructive nature of Nuclear War, its effect’s and whether it should be used.
The lesson can be split into two 50 minute lessons or one full hour lesson, depending on which activities the teacher whould like to keep ( the first part on the Just War theory can be ignored if students have not completed that topic).
Included are:
Extension activities throughout
Visual ques and questioning activities
Statistics regarding the use and quantity of Nuclear weapons worldwide
Application task which asks students to create a letter ( Trump)
This PowerPoint lesson and worksheet is essentially for EAL/SEN/Lower ability students, ensuring they learn the key words and basic outlines of the Black Death. The lesson particularly can be used with lower ability students in a primary or secondary setting.
The Powerpoint includes:
1. Pictures along side key words
2. clearly defined tasks
3. Extension questions for more able
the worksheet includes:
1. Keywords with pictures
2. Word search with keywords
3. Video questions ( link included on worksheet and Powerpoint)
4. Drama activity that has been differentiated
4. Comprehension task
Separate differentiated student guides for the drama activity.
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An introductory lesson to Jack the Ripper and his brutal murders during the Victorian period. This lesson can be used as a precursor to a Victorian Crime Unit of Study or a series of lessons examining the murders of Jack the Ripper, starting with the victims.
The main task is collaboration based and asks students to investigate each of the victim and infer what we can learn about the Murderer from the details of his/her victims.
Included are:
PowerPoint- differentiated challenge tasks/ visual prompts to help the less able
Table grid for students to complete
Worksheet- Information on the victims of Jack the Ripper
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This lesson looks to prepare students for a GCSE question on women and the protest movements of the 1960s in America.
The lesson looks to analyse the National organisation for Women (NOW) and The Women’s Liberation Movement. The Successes and limitations of the protest movements will be considered via a card sort activity.
There is differentiation for SEN/ EAL students. Included are:
A lower card sort activity
PowerPoint presentation
higher ability card sort activity
Information sheet
Mark scheme to help students answer the 8 mark GCSE question
The resource works best with the WJEC GCSE History: The USA 1910-1929 and Germany 1919-1947 (WJHI) Paperback book, however the information sheet can be used just as well ( which is provided)
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The lesson is the first in The Second World War unit of study. This can be used as a one off lesson to introduce and explore the early life of Adolf Hitler. It is ideal for students who have some knowledge of the treaty of Versailles and can now begin to explore the role of Adolf Hitler and his rise to power during the interwar years 1921-1939.
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An engaging two-part lesson that looks to introduce students to Utilitarianism and evaluate it’s strengths and weaknesses.
Included are:
Dilemma cards for students to discuss and formulate opinions
PowerPoint provided for two lessons
strengths and weaknesses of this theory
opportunity for peer/self-assessment
visual ques and extension throughout
Video included for two scenarios to engage students
Can be used as part of a GCSE topic looking into ethics and moral dilemmas or as part of a key stage 3 SOW that looks into morality.
This worksheet and activity lesson is an in-depth analysis of Queen Mary l's legacy and our interpretation of her as Queen of England. Students will examine some of the key events of her reign with a focus on whether she is a misunderstood or bloody queen.
Included are:
1. PowerPoint with Pictures along side key words
2. clearly defined tasks that are differentiated with visual prompts/aid/sentence starters
3. Differentiated tasks for less able and more able
5. Card sort activity to encourage student engagement with peers
5.Essay writing task
Worksheet for differentiated card sort provided also.
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An excellent EAL friendly, well-resourced and developed History lesson which looks to introduce students to Medieval understanding of disease and possible treatments based on information from the time period. The main activity looks to reveal to students the difficultly in making a judgement on which types of diseases were treated with the cures at the time, based on down right ridiculous Medieval beliefs!
Great as a follow up to the Black Death or as a precursor lesson.
SMSC has been considered with reflection opportunities within the main activity, such as should doctors morally treat ALL patients regardless of social status?
This lesson can also be used for a possible observation/interview or where students do not have their own books, as stand alone work booklet for students is provided.
Included are:
• power point
• lesson worksheet
• standalone lesson worksheet ( for students without a book)- or teacher interview
• character cards- for the main activity
• Challenge box extensions throughout
• A3 doctors note sheet for the main activity
• lesson plan
Very well resourced - print and go ready!
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Excellent print and go resources and PowerPoint, which looks to explore Biomes and help students categorise different types of Biomes, various climates, animals and plants that live within them. The main 28 minute activity includes a carousel with key information (rain forests, Tundra, Desert and Tropical Oceans) that students must contemplate and then consolidate on a worksheet. Also included is a 10 minute extension diary task and starter with a plenary. More than enough for an hour lesson!
included are:
power point
Student worksheet
Biomes information pack
Biomes information pack SEN
An introductory lesson to The Weimer Republic in the World War One unit of study. This lesson can be used as a precursor to World War Two or looking at Germany during the inter-war years.
The main task is literacy based and asks students to consider the reasons for the collapse of Germany's government and how the Weimar Republic was different to its predecessors (democratic processes).
Included are:
PowerPoint- differentiated challenge tasks/ visual prompts to help the less able/ Exam style questions
Worksheet- Information on the Weimar Republic and the Challenges faced by Germany by the end of the First World War.
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A fully resourced lesson based on the topic Holy War from Theme D of the AQA RE spec.
The main activity of the lesson involves students answering questions as a team from the GCSE textbook (AQA GCSE (9-1) Religious Studies Specification A
by Lesley Parry).
The pages are not included with this resource so please ensure you have access to the book!
Within the lesson:
Powerpoint
extension activities throughout
Main collaborative task that looks to engage through competition
Visual cues throughout
Attempting GCSE 5 mark question after the collaborative task
sentence starters provided
A choice of self/peer assessment
This lesson aims to continue to explore the transatlantic slave trade with an emphasis on the Middle Passage and slave transportation. Students will be exploring the lesson with a particular emphasis on empathy and emotional understanding of the slave journey across the Atlantic.
The lesson is part of the History National Curriculum for the United Kingdom under Expansion of the British Empire.
Included are:
PowerPoint presentation, which has a starter, source analysis activity, video link with student prompts and extended writing activity in the form of a diary.
This lesson looks to introduce students to the terms of the Treaty of Versailles and their impact on Germany at the end of the First World War. This lesson can be used in modules involving both World War One or World War Two.
Included are:
1. PowerPoint presentation with extension prompts
2. Information sheet
3. clearly defined activities
4. Support for less able and challenge questions
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The Battle of Stamford Bridge lesson covering:
Key details of the battle
Card sort activity ( judging it’s significance
Plenary task
Booklet for students to work through and powerpoint + card sort included.
Designed for a 30 minute interview lesson however it can easily be extended to 45-55 minutes by slowing down the pace and allowing students to complete all the extension tasks.
Ideally for key 3 ( year 7s) or key stage 2 ( year 5/6)
Four excellent World War One lessons, that are well resourced and are engaging. Reflective opportunities throughout.
Included are:
1.The Use of Conscription during World War One to recruit soldiers-full lesson with resources.
2. Conscientious objectors during World War One-Full lesson and resources
3. Germany at the end of the First World War- The Weimar Republic- Full lesson with resources
4. Introductory lesson to Adolf Hitler - Full lesson and resources
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The worksheets included in this bundle are designed to engage EAL/SEN/Lower ability students. It is very much based on the acquisition of key words related to the Battle of Hastings in 1066 and exploring some of the reasons why William won (Spoilers) within differentiated activities that provide scaffolding and some challenge tasks.
Works well in three one- hour lessons and in a primary setting.
Included are:
1. Word search with key words and pictures
2. Paired/collaboration activities
3. Comprehension tasks with sentence starters
4. Cartoon strip to help bring out creativity.
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