The History Academy's goal is to share best practice at an affordable price so that you can focus on your own priorities. Our resources have been written to a high standard and fine tuned in the classroom. During my 35 years in challenging schools, I have published resources for Heinemann, Pearsons, Hodder, Folens, BBC and Boardworks. If you would like to receive updates, create your own customised bundle or join our team, then contact us via our Facebook or Linkedin pages.
The History Academy's goal is to share best practice at an affordable price so that you can focus on your own priorities. Our resources have been written to a high standard and fine tuned in the classroom. During my 35 years in challenging schools, I have published resources for Heinemann, Pearsons, Hodder, Folens, BBC and Boardworks. If you would like to receive updates, create your own customised bundle or join our team, then contact us via our Facebook or Linkedin pages.
Can the massive death and destruction of armed conflict ever be morally justified? Is there such a thing as a just war? Should we stand by and allow innocent people be raped and murdered in horrible acts of genocide? This outstanding resource has been tried and tested in the classroom over many years and aims to help students understand some of the main arguments for and against the Just War Theory. It can be used as a starter, plenary or main activity to accompany any main stream text book or resource on this topic. The nature of the task means that it appeals to the full range of ability.
The main activity involves getting students to cut out the cards in lesson, organize them into their most persuasive order and then sick into their books before they have a go at the extended writing activity / discussion. Alternatively, they can create a key and then sort through the cards and then stick the sheet into their book or you could cut out the cards and place them into an envelope for them to sort prior to a discussion on the topic. This is a great resource that can be easily adapted to suit your classroom and expectations.
When you purchase this resource, you will be able to download a single page, fully editable Word Document which contains a learning objective, instructions, two heading cards as well as fourteen carefully selected statements that can sorted under them.
The aims of this lesson / activity are:
Theme: Moral Ethics and Philosophy
Know: What is the Just War Theory?
Understand: What are the arguments for and against waging a just war?
Evaluate: Are there any moral circumstances in which it s acceptable to wage war?
WILF - What am I Looking For?
Identify and describe - The Just War Theory
Explain - the arguments for and against fighting a just war?
Analyze - Are there any moral circumstances in which it is acceptable to wage war?
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Roy
Is there such a thing as a just war? Can the massive death and destruction of armed conflict ever be morally justified? Should we stand by and allow innocent people be raped and murdered in horrible acts of genocide? This outstanding resource has been tried and tested in the classroom over many years and aims to help students understand some of the main arguments for and against the Just War Theory. It can be used as a starter, plenary or main activity to accompany any main stream text book or resource on this topic. The nature of the task means that it appeals to the full range of ability.
The main activity involves getting students to cut out the cards in lesson, organize them into their most persuasive order and then sick into their books before they have a go at the extended writing activity / discussion. Alternatively, they can create a key and then sort through the cards and then stick the sheet into their book or you could cut out the cards and place them into an envelope for them to sort prior to a discussion on the topic. This is a great resource that can be easily adapted to suit your classroom and expectations.
When you purchase this resource, you will be able to download a single page, fully editable Word Document which contains a learning objective, instructions, two heading cards as well as fourteen carefully selected statements that can sorted under them.
The aims of this lesson / activity are:
Theme: Moral Ethics and Philosophy
Know: What is the Just War Theory?
Understand: What are the arguments for and against waging a just war?
Evaluate: Are there any moral circumstances in which it s acceptable to wage war?
WILF - What am I Looking For?
Identify and describe - The Just War Theory
Explain - the arguments for and against fighting a just war?
Analyse - Are there any moral circumstances in which it is acceptable to wage war?
If you like this resource then why not check out my other resources on this topic in my TES shop. We aim to produce cheap and affordable resources for either the price of a good cup of coffee or a happy meal so that you can spend more quality time with the people who matter.
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Roy
Can lying ever be morally justified? On the one side of the debate we have those who say that under no circumstances can lying ever be justified, whilst on the other side of the debate we have those argue that lying is okay to prevent harm. So for example, was St Peter right to lie about knowing Jesus after he was arrested? This outstanding resource has been tried and tested in the classroom over many years and aims to help students understand some of the main arguments for and against lying. It can be used as a starter, plenary or main activity to accompany any main stream text book or resource on this topic. The nature of the task means that it appeals to the full range of ability. This lesson is designed to be used in a Moral Philosophy lesson but it is a great tool for tutor time or helping students who need pastoral guidance.
The main activity involves getting students to cut out the cards in lesson, organize them into their most persuasive order under the two heads and then sick into their books before they have a go at the extended writing activity / discussion. Alternatively, they can create a key and then sort through the cards and then stick the sheet into their book or you could cut out the cards and place them into an envelope for them to sort prior to a discussion on the topic. This is a great resource that can be easily adapted to suit your classroom and expectations.
When you purchase this resource, you will be able to download a single page Word Document which contains a learning objective, instructions, two heading cards as well as eighteen statements that can sorted under them.
The aims of this lesson / activity are:
Theme: Moral Ethics and Philosophy
Know: Why is it wrong to lie?
Understand: What are the arguments for and against lying?
Evaluate: Are there any circumstances in which it s acceptable to lie?
WILF - What am I Looking For?
Identify and describe - Why is it wrong to lie?
Explain - the arguments for and against lying?
Analyse - Are there any circumstances in which it is acceptable to lie?
If you like this resource then why not check out my other resources on this topic in my TES shop. We aim to produce cheap and affordable resources for either the price of a good cup of coffee or a happy meal so that you can spend more quality time with the people who matter.
Anyway, have fun and stay in touch via social media for the latest updates.
Kind Regards
Roy
Can lying ever be morally justified? On the one side of the debate we have those who say that under no circumstances can lying ever be justified, whilst on the other side of the debate we have those argue that lying is okay to prevent harm. So for example, was St Peter right to lie about knowing Jesus after he was arrested? This outstanding resource has been tried and tested in the classroom over many years and aims to help students understand some of the main arguments for and against lying. It can be used as a starter, plenary or main activity to accompany any main stream text book or resource on this topic. The nature of the task means that it appeals to the full range of ability. This lesson is designed to be used in an RE or Moral Philosophy lesson but it is a great tool for tutor time or helping students who need pastoral guidance.
The main activity involves getting students to cut out the cards in lesson, organize them into their most persuasive order under the two main headings and then sick them into their books. Once students have fed back their results to a class discussion, they can then have a go at the extended writing activity. Alternatively, they can create a key and then sort through the cards and then stick the sheet into their book or you could cut out the cards and place them into an envelope for them to sort prior to a discussion on the topic. This is a great resource that can be easily adapted to suit your classroom and expectations.
When you purchase this resource, you will be able to download a single page Word Document which contains a learning objective, instructions, two heading cards as well as eighteen statements that can sorted under them.
The aims of this lesson / activity are:
Theme: Moral Ethics and Philosophy
Know: Why is it wrong to lie?
Understand: What are the arguments for and against lying?
Evaluate: Are there any circumstances in which it s acceptable to lie?
WILF - What am I Looking For?
Identify and describe - Why is it wrong to lie?
Explain - the arguments for and against lying?
Analyse - Are there any circumstances in which it is acceptable to lie?
If you like this resource then why not check out my other resources on this topic in my TES shop. We aim to produce cheap and affordable resources for either the price of a good cup of coffee or a happy meal so that you can spend more quality time with the people who matter.
Anyway, have fun and stay in touch via social media for the latest updates.
Kind Regards
Roy
Fox hunting has become for many an emotive issue with the views of the countryside and cities diverging other whether the sport is a cruel or natural past time. This resource aims to help students understand some of the key issues and help then come to a balanced conclusion on the morality of fox hunting. It be used alongside any main stream text book or video clip as a starter, mini plenary or a consolidation exercise.
When you purchase this resource, you will be able to download a single page Word Document which contains a learning objective, instructions, two heading cards as well as sixteen statements that can sorted to help summarise the arguments for and against the ban being lifted.
The aims of this lesson / activity are:
Theme: Rights and Responsibilities
Know: What is Fox hunting and why was it banned?
Understand: What are the arguments for and against lifting the ban on Fox hunting?
Evaluate: Should the hunting of all animals be banned or is fox hunting a special case?
WILF - What am I Looking For?
Identify and describe - What is Fox hunting and why was it banned?
Explain - the arguments for and against lifting the ban on fox hunting?
Analyse -
If you like this resource then why not check out my other resources on this topic in my TES shop. We aim to produce cheap and affordable resources for either the price of a good cup of coffee or a happy meal so that you can spend more quality time with the people who matter.
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Roy
The issue about whether or not society should execute convicted murderers is highly controversial. Recent polls still show a lot of popular support for the death penalty but Parliament still opposes its reintroduction. In countries where the death penalty does exist, a large number of those on death row are often people who are foreigners, outsiders or misfits. Black people make up 10% of US society but 30% of those on death row. Could this be due to racist judges and juries? This outstanding resources has been tried and tested in the classroom over many years and aims to help students understand some of the main arguments for and against the death penalty. It can be used as a starter, plenary or main activity to accompany any main stream text book or resource on this topic. The nature of the task means that it appeals to the full range of ability.
The main activity involves getting students to cut out the cards in lesson, organize them into their most persuasive order under the two main headings and then sick them into their books. Once students have fed back their results to a class discussion, they can then have a go at the extended writing activity. Alternatively, they can create a key and then sort through the cards and then stick the sheet into their book or you could cut out the cards and place them into an envelope for them to sort prior to a discussion on the topic. This is a great resource that can be easily adapted to suit your classroom and expectations.
When you purchase this resource, you will be able to download a single page Word Document which contains a learning objective, instructions, two heading cards as well as sixteen statements that can sorted under them.
The aims of this lesson / activity are:
Theme: Moral Ethics and Philosophy
Know: What is the death penalty?
Understand: What are the moral arguments for and against the death penalty?
Evaluate: Should society execute convicted murderers?
WILF - What am I Looking For?
Identify and describe - What is the death penalty?
Explain - the moral arguments for and against the death penalty?
Analyse - Should society execute convicted murderers?
If you like this resource then why not check out my other resources on this topic in my TES shop. We aim to produce cheap and affordable resources for either the price of a good cup of coffee or a happy meal so that you can spend more quality time with the people who matter.
Anyway, have fun and stay in touch via social media for the latest updates.
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Roy
The issue about whether or not society should execute convicted murderers is highly controversial. Recent polls still show a lot of popular support for the death penalty but Parliament still opposes its reintroduction. In countries where the death penalty does exist, a large number of those on death row are often people who are foreigners, outsiders or misfits. Black people make up 10% of US society but 30% of those on death row. Could this be due to racist judges and juries? This outstanding resources has been tried and tested in the classroom over many years and aims to help students understand some of the main arguments for and against the death penalty. It can be used as a starter, plenary or main activity to accompany any main stream text book or resource on this topic. The nature of the task means that it appeals to the full range of ability.
When you purchase this resource, you will be able to download a single page Word Document which contains a learning objective, instructions, two heading cards as well as sixteen statements that can sorted under them.
The aims of this lesson / activity are:
Theme: Moral Ethics and Philosophy
Know: What is the death penalty?
Understand: What are the moral arguments for and against the death penalty?
Evaluate: Should society execute convicted murderers?
WILF - What am I Looking For?
Identify and describe - What is the death penalty?
Explain - the moral arguments for and against the death penalty?
Analyse - Should society execute convicted murderers?
If you like this resource then why not check out my other resources on this topic in my TES shop. We aim to produce cheap and affordable resources for either the price of a good cup of coffee or a happy meal so that you can spend more quality time with the people who matter.
Anyway, have fun and stay in touch via social media for the latest updates.
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Roy
This thought provocative resource aims to help students assess whether prison sentences work by looking at the experiences in the UK. This is a controversial subject with people from all sides advocating different solutions from longer sentences to rehabilitate prisoners to alternatives sentences based in the community. This card sort can be used with a range of abilities and has never failed to get my students excited, engaged, whilst improving their understanding of this difficult topic.
The main activity involves getting students to cut out the cards in lesson, organize them into their most persuasive order under the two main headings and then sick them into their books. Once students have fed back their results to a class discussion, they can then have a go at the extended writing activity. Alternatively, they can create a key and then sort through the cards and then stick the sheet into their book or you could cut out the cards and place them into an envelope for them to sort prior to a discussion on the topic. This is a great resource that can be easily adapted to suit your classroom and expectations.
When you purchase this resource, you will be able to download 19 slide PowerPoint which is designed to help facilitate the card sort which is in a separate single page Microsoft Word document. The Word document includes a learning objective, instructions, two headings cards labeled ‘Pros / Advantages’ and ‘Cons / Disadvantages’ as well as sixteen information cards to be sorted. . The PowerPoint contains aims, objectives, information slides, templates, tasks and activities to support the card sort. These are both fully editable documents which can be customized if necessary to suit your students. I have also uploaded them as PDFs. Once students have completed the main task, they then have the option of writing the script for a speech expressing their own point of view on the subject.
The aims of this lesson / activity are:
Theme: Crime and Punishment
Know: How are people supported in prison?
Understand: What are the advantages and disadvantages or sending people to prison?
Evaluate: Does prison protect society from crime?
WILF - What am I Looking For?
Identify and describe - How are people treated in prison?
Explain - What are the advantages and disadvantages or sending people to prison?
Analyze - Does prison protect society from crime?
If you like this resource then why not check out my other resources on this topic in my TES shop. You can also follow ‘The History Academy’ on Twitter, Google Plus, YouTube and Facebook for the latest updates or even to get in touch and chat about how you have used this resource or to ask questions. We aim to produce cheap and affordable resources for either the price of a good cup of coffee or a happy meal so that you can spend more time doing the things that you want.
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Roy
These excellent resources have bundled together to give you outstanding value. The over a range of social, moral, spiritual and cultural issues that relate to a number of subjects.
If you would like to know more then please click on each resource. They are aimed at the fully range of ability. You can cut them out and put them into an envelop for students to sort or you can get them to cut, sort and stick them into their books. Failing that they can create a key or use highlighters and stick the information into their books.
Whenever possible, I have linked in videos that are suitable for classroom use that cover both sides of the debate and can be previewed alongside our resources.
Everything is supplied in word and can be easily customized to suit your students .
These excellent resources have bundled together to give you outstanding value. The over a range of social, moral, spiritual and cultural issues that relate to a number of subjects.
If you would like to know more then please click on each resource. They are aimed at the fully range of ability. You can cut them out and put them into an envelop for students to sort or you can get them to cut, sort and stick them into their books. Failing that they can create a key or use highlighters and stick the whole sheet into their books.
I have also produced an American version of these resources called Moral Philosophy, but this bundle is smaller and the resources included have been especially adapted for US schools.
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This issue of abortion is a controversial subject, which has to be handled with sensitivity. On the one side we have pro choice who advocate abortion as key to women achieving equality with men, whilst on the other we have pro life who argue that far from helping women achieve equality it actually allows society to continue to ignore the issues that face women such as equal pay, childcare and promotion on merit. This outstanding resources has been tried and tested in the classroom over many years and aims to help students understand some of the main arguments for and against abortion. It can be used as a starter, plenary or main activity to accompany any main stream text book or resource on this topic. The nature of the task means that it appeals to the full range of ability.
When you purchase this resource, you will be able to download a single page Word Document which contains a learning objective, instructions, two heading cards as well as sixteen statements that can sorted under them.
The aims of this lesson / activity are:
Theme: Moral Ethics and Philosophy
Know: What is abortion?
Understand: What are the arguments for and against Abortion?
Evaluate: Are there any circumstances in which it s acceptable to take another life?
WILF - What am I Looking For?
Identify and describe - what is Euthanasia?
Explain - the arguments for and against Euthanasia?
Analyse - Are there any circumstances in which it is acceptable to take another life?
If you like this resource then why not check out my other resources on this topic in my TES shop. We aim to produce cheap and affordable resources for either the price of a good cup of coffee or a happy meal so that you can spend more quality time with the people who matter.
Anyway, have fun and stay in touch via social media for the latest updates.
Kind Regards
Roy
This issue of abortion is a controversial subject, which has to be handled with sensitivity. On the one side we have pro choice who advocate abortion as key to women achieving equality with men, whilst on the other we have pro life who argue that far from helping women achieve equality it actually allows society to continue to ignore the issues that face women such as equal pay, childcare and promotion on merit. This outstanding resources has been tried and tested in the classroom over many years and aims to help students understand some of the main arguments for and against abortion. It can be used as a starter, plenary or main activity to accompany any main stream text book or resource on this topic. The nature of the task means that it appeals to the full range of ability.
The main activity involves getting students to cut out the cards in lesson, organize them into their most persuasive order under the two main headings and then sick them into their books. Once students have fed back their results to a class discussion, they can then have a go at the extended writing activity. Alternatively, they can create a key and then sort through the cards and then stick the sheet into their book or you could cut out the cards and place them into an envelope for them to sort prior to a discussion on the topic. This is a great resource that can be easily adapted to suit your classroom and expectations.
When you purchase this resource, you will be able to download a single page Word Document which contains a learning objective, instructions, two heading cards as well as sixteen statements that can sorted under them.
The aims of this lesson / activity are:
Theme: Moral Ethics and Philosophy
Know: What is abortion?
Understand: What are the arguments for and against Abortion?
Evaluate: Are there any circumstances in which it s acceptable to take another life?
WILF - What am I Looking For?
Identify and describe - what is Euthanasia?
Explain - the arguments for and against Euthanasia?
Analyze - Are there any circumstances in which it is acceptable to take another life?
If you like this resource then why not check out my other resources on this topic in my TES shop. We aim to produce cheap and affordable resources for either the price of a good cup of coffee or a happy meal so that you can spend more quality time with the people who matter.
Anyway, have fun and stay in touch via social media for the latest updates.
Kind Regards
Roy
We live in an age of government cut backs and competing claims for tax payer funding for social and health care. This outstanding resources has been tried and tested in the classroom over many years and aims to help students understand some of the arguments for and against government funding for the arts. It can be used as a starter, plenary or main activity to accompany any main stream text book or resource on this topic. The nature of the task means that it appeals to the full range of ability.
When you purchase this resource, you will be able to download a single page Word Document which contains a learning objective, instructions, two heading cards as well as fourteen statements that can sorted under them.
The aims of this lesson / activity are:
Theme: Government and Politics
Know: How does the government fund the arts?
Understand: What are the arguments for and against government funding of the arts?
Evaluate: How far should the government fund the arts?
WILF - What am I Looking For?
Identify and describe - How does the government fund the arts?
Explain - the arguments for and against government funding of the arts?
Analyze - How far should the government fund the arts?
If you like this resource then why not check out my other resources on this topic in my TES shop. We aim to produce cheap and affordable resources for either the price of a good cup of coffee or a happy meal so that you can spend more quality time with the people who matter.
Anyway, have fun and stay in touch via social media for the latest updates.
Kind Regards
Roy
We live in an age of government cut backs and competing claims for tax payer funding for social and health care. This outstanding resources has been tried and tested in the classroom over many years and aims to help students understand some of the arguments for and against government funding for the arts. It can be used as a starter, plenary or main activity to accompany any main stream text book or resource on this topic. The nature of the task means that it appeals to the full range of ability.
The main activity involves getting students to cut out the cards in lesson, organize them into their most persuasive order and then sick into their books before they have a go at the extended writing activity / discussion. Alternatively, they can create a key and then sort through the cards and then stick the sheet into their book or you could cut out the cards and place them into an envelope for them to sort prior to a discussion on the topic. This is a great resource that can be easily adapted to suit your classroom and expectations.
When you purchase this resource, you will be able to download a single page Word Document which contains a learning objective, instructions, two heading cards as well as fourteen statements that can sorted under them.
The aims of this lesson / activity are:
Theme: Social, Moral, Spiritual and Cultural Education
Know: How does the government fund the arts?
Understand: What are the arguments for and against government funding of the arts?
Evaluate: How far should the government fund the arts?
WILF - What am I Looking For?
Identify and describe - How does the government fund the arts?
Explain - the arguments for and against government funding of the arts?
Analyse - How far should the government fund the arts?
If you like this resource then why not check out my other resources on this topic in my TES shop. We aim to produce cheap and affordable resources for either the price of a good cup of coffee or a happy meal so that you can spend more quality time with the people who matter.
Anyway, have fun and stay in touch via social media for the latest updates.
Kind Regards
Roy
This resource delves into the complex and often controversial issue of Euthanasia and Assisted Dying, encouraging students to confront the ethical dilemma of ending a life to alleviate suffering. With recent developments in legislation, such as the Assisted Dying for Terminally Ill Adults Bill in England, which aims to allow terminally ill adults to request assistance in ending their lives under strict safeguards, this topic is more relevant than ever. Similarly, in the USA, various states are considering or have passed bills related to physician-assisted suicide, highlighting the ongoing debate surrounding these sensitive issues.
Tried and tested in classrooms for years, this resource offers a versatile approach to engaging students in this challenging topic. It can be utilized as a starter activity, a plenary session, or the central component of a lesson, seamlessly integrating with any existing textbook or resource.
The strength of this resource lies in its adaptability, catering to diverse learning styles and abilities. Students actively engage in sorting and organizing persuasive arguments for and against voluntary euthanasia, fostering critical thinking and debate. The activity involves students cutting out and arranging cards containing arguments, allowing them to construct their own compelling case.
This resource can be used for individual work, group discussions, or extended writing activities, making it suitable for diverse classrooms. By exploring the multifaceted issue of Euthanasia and Assisted Dying, students will gain a deeper understanding of the ethical complexities involved, especially in light of current legislative changes in both England and the USA.
In summary, this resource not only promotes critical thinking but also encourages students to engage with contemporary issues that are shaping the future of healthcare and ethics.
When you purchase this resource, you will be able to download a single page Word Document which contains a learning objective, instructions, two heading cards as well as fourteen statements that can sorted under them.
The aims of this lesson / activity are:
Theme: Moral Ethics and Philosophy
Know: What is Euthanasia?
Understand: What are the arguments for and against Euthanasia?
Evaluate: Are there any circumstances in which is acceptable to take another life?
WILF - What am I Looking For?
Identify and describe - what is Euthanasia?
Explain - the arguments for and against Euthanasia?
Analyze - Are there any circumstances in which it is acceptable to take another life?
If you like this resource then why not check out my other resources on this topic in my TES shop. We aim to produce cheap and affordable resources for either the price of a good cup of coffee or a happy meal so that you can spend more quality time with the people who matter.
Anyway, have fun and stay in touch via social media for the latest updates.
Kind Regards
Roy
This resource tackles the complex and often controversial issue of Euthanasia and Assisted Dying, exploring the ethical dilemma of ending a life to alleviate suffering. Designed for classroom use, this resource has been proven effective over many years and offers a versatile approach to engaging students in this challenging topic. It can be used as a starter activity, plenary session, or a central component of a lesson, complementing any existing textbook or resource.
The resource’s strength lies in its adaptability, catering to diverse learning styles and abilities. Students are actively involved in sorting and organizing persuasive arguments for and against voluntary Euthanasia, fostering critical thinking and debate. The activity involves students cutting out and arranging cards containing arguments, allowing them to construct their own compelling case. This resource can be used as a starter, plenary, or main activity, adaptable to different teaching styles. It appeals to a wide range of abilities, making it suitable for diverse classrooms. It can be used for individual work, group discussions, or extended writing activities.
This resource provides a valuable tool for exploring the multifaceted issue of Euthanasia and Assisted Dying, promoting critical thinking and understanding of the ethical complexities involved.
When you purchase this resource, you will be able to download a single page Word Document which contains a learning objective, instructions, two heading cards as well as fourteen statements that can sorted under them.
The aims of this lesson / activity are:
Theme: Social, Moral, Spiritual Values
Know: What is Euthanasia?
Understand: What are the arguments for and against Euthanasia?
Evaluate: Are there any circumstances in which is acceptable to take another life?
WILF - What am I Looking For?
Identify and describe - what is Euthanasia?
Explain - the arguments for and against Euthanasia?
Analyse - Are there any circumstances in which it is acceptable to take another life?
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Nothing divides opinion like the issue of pacifism and war. Is there such a thing as a just war? Can the taking of another life ever be justified morally? This outstanding resources has been tried and tested in the classroom over many years and aims to help students understand some of the arguments for and against pacifism. It can be used as a starter, plenary or main activity to accompany any main stream text book or resource on this topic. The nature of the task means that it appeals to the full range of ability.
The main activity involves getting students to cut out the cards in lesson, organize them into their most persuasive order under the two main headings and then sick them into their books. Once students have fed back their results to a class discussion, they can then have a go at the extended writing activity. Alternatively, they can create a key and then sort through the cards and then stick the sheet into their book or you could cut out the cards and place them into an envelope for them to sort prior to a discussion on the topic. This is a great resource that can be easily adapted to suit your classroom and expectations.
When you purchase this resource, you will be able to download a single page Word Document which contains a learning objective, instructions, two heading cards as well as fourteen statements that can sorted. We have also included a 14 slide PowerPoint presentation which includes aims, objectives, differentiated outcomes, starters, plenaries, information slides, tasks, activities, templates and writing frames. Both documents have also been uploaded in PDF format, just in case you do not have access to Microsoft Office.
The aims of this lesson / activity are:
Theme: Social, Moral, Cultural & Spiritual Values
Know: What is pacifism?
Understand: What are the arguments for and against pacifism?
Evaluate: Are there any circumstances in which is acceptable to take another life?
WILF - What am I Looking For?
Identify and describe - what is pacifism?
Explain - the arguments for and against pacifism?
Analyse - Are there any circumstances in which it is acceptable to take another life?
If you like this resource then why not check out my other resources on this topic in my TES shop. You can also follow ‘The History Academy’ on Twitter, Google Plus, YouTube and Facebook for the latest updates or even to get in touch and chat about how you have used this resource or to ask questions. We aim to produce cheap and affordable resources for the price of a good cup of coffee so that you can spend more time doing the things that you want. All our authors are paid the living wage so when you purchase our resources you are buying into our shared values of fair play and decency.
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Roy
The issue of whether animals should have rights has divided the community for a long time. It is interesting to note that at the same time as William Wilberforce was arguing for the abolition of the slave trade he was also arguing for animal rights and helped to set up an organisation which eventually became be know as the RSPCA.
This great resource is designed to help students understand some of the main arguments put forward by both sides. It can be used with a range of abilities and has never failed to get my students excited, engaged, whilst improving their understanding of the topic. It be used alongside any main stream text book or video clip as a starter, mini plenary or a consolidation exercise.
When you purchase this resource, you will be able to download a single page Word Document which contains a learning objective, instructions, two heading cards as well as twelve statements that can sorted to help summarise the arguments.
The aims of this lesson / activity are:
Theme: Rights and Responsibilities
Know: How are animals currently treated differently to humans?
Understand: What are the arguments for and against improving animal rights?
Evaluate: Should animals be given the same rights as human beings?
WILF - What am I Looking For?
Identify and describe - how are animals currently treated differently to humans?
Explain - the arguments for and against improving animal rights?
Analyse - Should animals be given the same rights as human beings?
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This great resource makes a really effective classroom display for GCSE or A Level students studying Elizabeth I. The high quality nature of the images makes them worthwhile printing off in colour and laminating.
When you purchase this resource you will be able to download a seventeen slide PowerPoint Presentation which includes information and pictures that can be printed off in colour for display purposes in your classroom.
Please see the preview for more information
This outstanding lesson on why the RAF won the Battle of Britain, was amongst one of our most popular downloads we had schoollhistory.co.uk and has been tried, tested and fine tuned over many years. This newer version has been fully updated with a wider range of tasks and activities to suit the modern classroom, but if you would still like to use the classic version, then I have also included it as a PDF file. These resources are suitable for the full ability range and include a wide range of differentiated activities.
When you purchases these resources you will be able to download an eighteen slide PowerPoint to accompany the lesson and two different versions of a four page page worksheet. I have also included a numeracy activity that can be used in lesson or set as homework. The PowerPoint is designed to be used as a standalone resource or if you prefer to accompany the worksheet and contains the aims, objectives, differentiated outcomes, starters, plenaries, pictures diagrams, information and links to video clips, that you will need to teach the lesson. With the exception of the classic version, all the worksheets have been supplied in Microsoft Word.
The lesson begins by looking at the military situation in 1940 and gets students to analyse why Germany decided to invade and the challenges that they would face trying to cross the English Channel. This is followed up by another activity which gets students to listen to Churchill’s famous ‘we will fight them on the beaches’ speech and to assess why it was made in Parliament and broadcast to the nation. The rest of lesson and activities focus on what happened and why the RAF won. For more information, please refer to the preview slides.
The aims and objectives of the lesson are:
Theme: The Second World War
Know: Why did Germany try and invade Britain during the summer of 1940?
Understand: Why did the RAF win the Battle of Britain?
Evaluate: How important was the role of technology in the German defeat?
Skills: Source Analysis, Cause, Consequence & Collaboration
WILF – What Am I Looking For?
Identify & describe: Why Germany tried to invade Britain in 1940?
Explain: Why the RAF won the Battle of Britain?
Analyse: How important was the role of technology in the German defeat?
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