This lesson can be used in multiple ways: as a standalone activity, a stretch and extend exercise, or as a part of a study on Elizabeth I. The lesson focuses on developing important skills such as managing information, communication, critical thinking, and working in teams. Uploads include: a power point to guide the teaching and the lesson; teacher guidance regarding time, activities and answers as well as a worksheet for students to collate their information. My junior classes enjoy this lesson as part of a wider study on Elizabeth I. Many see a connection between portraits of monarchy and modern celebrities controlling their image. The lesson can be altered to suit your needs but we normally allocate two hours of study time.

This poster contains some written information, three images and one newspaper source. There are five questions encouraging them to develop their understanding of eviction, why it happened and the human cost. We allow students to discuss this in small groups and then facilitate feedback in a whole class setting. It can be followed up by a homework assessment requiring them to write a scene from a specific point of view.

A double sided poster of evidence regarding the period of The Troubles in Northern Ireland. I use this at the end of the year with young teenagers as a means of developing a discussion about The Troubles: the causes, events and significance. Evidence includes written materials, images and cartoons from the time. An accompanying set of questions contains true and false, explanation, anagrams, using maths and chronological order. *Please note: I have no religious or political affiliations and my intention is to facilitate discussion among young people, allowing them to draw their own conclusions.

This is an assessment based on the butcher of the Somme debate. The poster includes a variety of sources such as diaries, opinions, diagrams, statistics, and a video clip. The video source is freely available online. The accompanying grid prompts students to first determine whether Haig was a butcher, hero, or bungler and then provide evidence to support their stance. The second task requires students to evaluate the trustworthiness of each source and provide justifications for their assessments. Finally, the third task asks students to write a paragraph explaining their viewpoint and supporting it with specific details. We use this as a tracking assessment, counting towards their overall grade for the year. It develops skills useful at senior level. The resource contains a power point, the grid and the poster of evidence.

This task requires students to write a letter to their loved ones, describing life in the trenches or a battle. The guidelines specify the length of the letter, and a mark grid is provided to facilitate easy marking and feedback for the teacher.

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This poster of evidence relates to the development of Belfast prior to the Home Rule Crisis. The included evidence is in the form of statistics, written information, cartoons and population figures. We use this as an extension activity for higher level students, allowing them to chat about why and how Belfast developed, the issues at the time of Home Rule and why Unionists feared the passing of Home Rule.

A short exercise at the start of the course matching significant turning points to the correct date and description. We use this as a starting point to the topic with all steps covered in detail throughout their booklets.

This poster is designed for printing in a larger size and color to help facilitate student discussion. It features evidence in various forms, including key information, quotes from important figures, statistics, a map, and clear definitions, such as for genocide, which is often used to describe the Famine. Additionally, a set of questions is included for each source, making it a great fit for higher-ability students. *Please note: I have no religious or political affiliations and seek only to facilitate discussion, allowing students to draw their own conclusions.

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This assessment grid can be used to aid pupils as they write a letter to explain if they favored Godwin or someone else. We use it as a way of providing feedback for the pupils.

Match eight images to English and French captions. I print the English captions on one color of paper and the French using a different color.

A starter activity or activity for fast finishers.

This is an activity for the Cold War section on the Vietnam War. Pupils match the USA slang to the actual meaning. My class enjoyed it for a quick social break in the triple period and because they learned some new slang.

This is a board game that can be used to introduce the topic of the Berlin Wall, as a break during a triple-period, or as a revision tool. It is a simple game that requires only dice and counters. The game includes commands such as “Your work permit for the West is revoked. Roll a two to progress.” My students enjoyed playing this game as it was a fun and social way of learning.

This escape room is a great way to introduce the topic of Jews and Minorities in Nazi Germany or as a thinking skills exercise that requires the students to work together and use their logic. The resources contain a number of clues, each one giving a letter that collectively spells the word “Untermenschen”. Instructions and answers are included to make it easy for the teachers to print and collate the materials and help guide the students. My students thoroughly enjoyed this exercise, which took approximately twenty minutes, and two groups even became very competitive!

A set of three multiple choice quizzes, each with eight-seven questions for revision of the topics. Answers are included for each. The pack includes Life in Nazi Germany, Changing Relations , 1920-49, and International Relations.

This set comprises sixteen answer cards that pertain to the subject of Women in Nazi Germany. The students can utilize their notes to infer what the questions might have been. This set of cards is a helpful tool that reinforces learning or aids in revision, as there may be more than one answer, compelling the students to make connections and read their notes attentively.

This game is designed for introducing or revising the concepts of Propaganda and Censorship in Nazi Germany. It can be played using only dice and counters and involves various commands such as “A blockleiter reports you for grumbling about Hitler’s speeches. Wait here until you roll a two.” My class enjoys playing social games that incorporate learning almost as a byproduct.

This set of ten posters displays the stories behind nine popular nursery rhymes. I use it in my classroom as a display item and am often asked questions by curious students.