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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.
These dynamic learning revision flashcards are carefully designed to cover the key factors that your students need to master regarding the Concert of Europe (1814 - 1830) for A Level History, including topics such as the aims of the peacemakers, balance of power, Treaty of Vienna and the Congress System. Gone are the days of solitary studying! With these interactive Dingbats, students will foster teamwork and peer assessment, transforming the revision process into a vibrant and engaging journey. Regular use of these flashcards, combined with effective strategies presented in the accompanying PowerPoint, will significantly enhance memory skills and facilitate crucial connections essential for success in their examinations.
These flashcards are ideal for starter activities, serving as an enjoyable game to kick off lessons or as a mini plenary to assess understanding and reinforce learning at the end. Their versatility allows easy inclusion in revision booklets or printing on cards, making them convenient for students to carry in their pockets or envelopes. Additionally, students can utilize them independently for effective self-directed revision.
Upon downloading this lesson, you will receive a four-page Word document featuring Dingbats tailored specifically for revising the Concert of Europe from 1814 to 1830, alongside an 18-slide PowerPoint that outlines effective strategies for utilizing these resources. The first game encourages one player to read key terms while the other guesses the corresponding topic, enhancing memory recall. The second game ramps up the challenge, requiring players to describe the topic without using any key terms, introducing an exciting twist! Other engaging activities, such as Pictionary and Charades, promote active participation and enjoyment. The session concludes with strategic advice for conducting a one-minute class talk and tips for creating personalized Dingbats, all supplemented by suggested homework tasks. Both documents are conveniently available as PDFs for easy printing and sharing.
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This collection of engaging and interactive card sorts, along with revision activities centered on the exam syllabuses for A Level British History 1815 - 1880, has been carefully bundled together provide a diverse range of exciting revision options, all offered at a discounted price.
The package includes our dynamic learning flashcards known as ‘Dingbats’ for politics 1815 - 1830, 1840 - 1880 as foreign policy 1815 - 1830 and card sorts for Public Health and our popular lesson on how to successfully analyse a source at GCSE and A Level.
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If you are looking for some revision videos on this topic, then please do check out our dedicated YouTube Channel @historyacademy and our carefully sellected playlist on the Treaty of Versailles, 1919: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL3ZuuiQcfzAfZ0ozDa-uMIsXV5g81gSre&si=UDS5ueRe3xRJlCVQ
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These dynamic card games are designed to help your students revise the French Revolution. We will be adding more to this bundle over the next few weeks so buy it now and get our future updates for free.
Topics covered are symbols of the French Revolution, long term causes, did Napoleon betray the French Revolution and our dingbat revision flash card series.
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These interactive flash revision cards have been bundled together to cover Britain 1890 - 1900 at a discounted price. They make an excellent fun starter, mini plenary or plenary for any lesson, but are aimed at KS4 and KS5. They cover the exam topics the Liberal Reforms, Votes for Women and the Home Front during the First World War.
With Dingbats, say goodbye to solitary studying! Dingbats are interactive flashcards designed to help students focus on key terms and facts, transforming revision into a social and enjoyable experience. They encourage teamwork and peer assessment, making learning more engaging. Regular use, combined with the strategies outlined in the accompanying PowerPoint, will enhance memory skills and foster essential connections for exam success.
These flashcards are perfect for starter activities, serving as a fun game at the beginning of a lesson or a mini plenary to assess understanding or reinforce learning. Their versatility allows them to be included in revision booklets or printed on cards for easy storage in students’ pockets or envelopes. Additionally, students can use them independently for their own revision.
Upon downloading this lesson, you’ll access three Word document featuring Dingbats for Votes For Women, the Liberal Reforms and the Home Front during the FWW, along with an 18-slide PowerPoint detailing how to utilize them effectively. Game 1 involves one player reading key words while the other guesses the topic, enhancing memory recall. Game 2 challenges players to describe the topic without using key words, making it more difficult. Other fun and competitive activities like Pictionary and Charades are also included. The lesson concludes with strategies for conducting a one-minute class talk and tips for creating your own Dingbats, supported by suggested homework tasks. Both documents are available as PDFs for easy printing and sharing.
Aims and Objectives of the Lesson:
Theme: Britain 1890 - 1918
Know: How to use Dingbats and flashcards for revision
Understand: Various card games that can be played
Evaluate: The effectiveness of these methods for revision
Skills: Revision techniques, competition, and collaboration
WILF – What Am I Looking For?
Describe: How to use Dingbats and flashcards for revision
Explain: Different revision techniques applicable with Dingbats
Evaluate: The most effective strategies for your learning needs
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This collection of engaging and interactive card sorts, along with revision activities centered on the Liberal Reforms 1906 - 1918, has been carefully bundled together provide a diverse range of exciting revision options, all offered at a discounted price.
The package includes dynamic learning flashcards known as ‘Dingbats’, along with card sorts, diamond 8 and living graph activities that explore why the Liberal Reform were introduced, how effective and successful they were at tackling poverty.
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This collection of engaging and interactive card sorts, along with revision activities centered on the Treaty of Versailles, has been thoughtfully bundled together provide a diverse range of exciting revision options, all offered at a discounted price.
The package includes dynamic learning flashcards known as ‘Dingbats’, along with card sorts and Venn diagram activities that explore the aims of the peacemakers. Additionally, it features card sorts, pro and con tasks, and Diamond 9 activities that delve into the reasons behind Germany’s resentment of the Treaty, as well as discussions on the fairness of the Treaty of Versailles, 1919.
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Explore this exciting collection of GCSE teaching resources focused on the USA during the ‘Boom’ or ‘Age of Prosperity’. This thoughtfully curated bundle offers a range of engaging revision options at a discounted price, making it an excellent choice for educators.
Included in this bundle are:
Dynamic Learning Flashcards: Experience the interactive ‘Dingbats’ flashcards that encourage collaborative learning and revision.
Immigration: Understand the push and pull factors of US immigration during this transformative era.
Economic Highlights: Discover the causes of the economic boom and the impact of influential figures like Henry Ford and the mass production techniques that he pioneered in his car factories.
Agricultural Challenges: Examine the problems faced by farmers due to mass production and changing market conditions.
Social Issues: Investigate the rise of the KKK and the complexities surrounding Prohibition, including its ultimate failure.
This comprehensive resource bundle is designed to enhance student engagement and deepen understanding of this pivotal decade in American history, which went on to change the Modern World.
If you are looking for some revision videos on this topic, then please do check out our dedicated YouTube Channel @historyacademy and our carefully sellected playlist on the USA during the 1920s: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL3ZuuiQcfzAfqzUPWN8MAsRl06pDF__EL&si=pdQUpr-C4ZPmxZre
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This collection of fun and interactive card games focused on the USA in the 1920s has been thoughtfully bundled together to offer you a variety of exciting revision options at a discounted price.
The include are dynamic learning flashcards called ‘Dingbats’, the push and pull factors of US immigration, the causes of the boom, the problems that farmers faced and why did prohibition fail.
If you are looking for some revision videos on this topic, then please do check out our dedicated YouTube Channel @historyacademy and our carefully sellected playlist on the USA during the 1920s: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL3ZuuiQcfzAfqzUPWN8MAsRl06pDF__EL&si=pdQUpr-C4ZPmxZre
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These resources have been bundled together to provide with a range of fun, interactive, dynamic learning activities to help your students revise the League of Nations and why it ultimately failed.
These include a card sort sorts, diamond 9 activities for extension and dynamic learning revision flash cards or dingbats.
Dingbats are innovative and interactive flashcards meticulously crafted to help students enhance their focus on key terms and essential facts. These flashcards transform the revision process into a dynamic and enjoyable social experience, moving away from solitary study sessions. By fostering teamwork and peer assessment, Dingbats make learning significantly more engaging.
If you find this lesson engaging, consider exploring our other resources on similar topics available in our TES shop. You can also follow The History Academy on social media platforms like Instagram, X, YouTube, and Facebook for the latest updates. We strive to produce affordable resources, priced comparably to a cup of coffee, allowing you to spend more time on your favorite activities. By investing in our resources, you support our commitment to fairness and integrity, ensuring that all our authors receive a living wage.
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These resources have been bundled together to provide with a range of fun, interactive, dynamic learning activities to help your students revise the First World War.
These include a card sort on the causes of the FWW, a diamond 9 task to provide extension on the causes and two dingbat revision flash card games on both the FWW in general and another that focuses on the Home Front.
Dingbats are innovative and interactive flashcards meticulously crafted to help students enhance their focus on key terms and essential facts. These flashcards transform the revision process into a dynamic and enjoyable social experience, moving away from solitary study sessions. By fostering teamwork and peer assessment, Dingbats make learning significantly more engaging.
If you find this lesson engaging, consider exploring our other resources on similar topics available in our TES shop. You can also follow The History Academy on social media platforms like Instagram, X, YouTube, and Facebook for the latest updates. We strive to produce affordable resources, priced comparably to a cup of coffee, allowing you to spend more time on your favorite activities. By investing in our resources, you support our commitment to fairness and integrity, ensuring that all our authors receive a living wage.
Enjoy your learning journey and stay connected through social media for continuous updates. Don’t forget to check out our YouTube channel, featuring over 600 free videos: @historyacademy.
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Dingbats are innovative and interactive flashcards meticulously crafted to help students enhance their focus on key terms and essential facts. These flashcards transform the revision process into a dynamic and enjoyable social experience, moving away from solitary study sessions. By fostering teamwork and peer assessment, Dingbats make learning significantly more engaging whilst studying or revising the Home Front during the First World War.
Regular use of Dingbats, paired with effective strategies from the accompanying PowerPoint, strengthens memory retention and builds vital connections for student success while revising the Home Front during the First World War (FWW). These versatile flashcards are perfect for initiating lessons; they can be used as an exciting game at the beginning or as a mini plenary to evaluate comprehension and reinforce learning at the end of the session.
The flashcards are designed for easy incorporation into revision booklets or can be printed on cards for convenient storage in students’ pockets or envelopes. Additionally, students can use them independently for personal revision, promoting a culture of self-directed learning.
Upon downloading this lesson, you will receive a Word document featuring Dingbats specifically tailored for the Home Front during the FWW, along with an informative 18-slide PowerPoint that outlines effective methods for utilizing these resources. The included games enhance engagement; in Game 1, one player reads key words while the other guesses the corresponding topic, strengthening memory recall. Game 2 presents a more challenging version where players describe the topic without mentioning any key words, adding an element of difficulty. Other enjoyable activities include Pictionary and Charades, along with strategic advice for conducting a one-minute class talk and tips for creating personalized Dingbats. Suggested homework tasks are also provided, and all documents are conveniently available as PDFs, making printing and sharing a breeze.
The aims and objectives of this resource center around understanding how to effectively utilise Dingbats and flashcards for revision, the various games that can be played, and evaluating the most effective strategies tailored to individual learning needs.
If you find this lesson engaging, consider exploring our other resources on similar topics available in our TES shop. You can also follow The History Academy on social media platforms like Instagram, X, YouTube, and Facebook for the latest updates. We strive to produce affordable resources, priced comparably to a cup of coffee, allowing you to spend more time on your favorite activities. By investing in our resources, you support our commitment to fairness and integrity, ensuring that all our authors receive a living wage.
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This engaging and interactive lesson is designed to enhance your students’ critical analytical skills and deepen their understanding of the Norman Conquest of Wales. It explores why Wales was a difficult country to invade, the relationship between Wales and the Marcher Lords established by William the Conqueror, the establishment of English and Flemish colonies by Henry II, Henry III’s relation with Llewelyn and why Edward I was able to successfully conqueror Wales.
When you purchase this lesson, you will be able to download a 34 slide PP alongside a four page worksheet. The PowerPoint includes aims, objectives, starters, plenaries, information slides, historical sources, templates, writing frames, a cart sort on why the Norman Conquest of Wales was successful, a heads and tales activity on the key events and a review triangle and extended writing task on why was Edward I able to defeat Llewelyn and conquer Wales? The PP also includes a homework activity, a word search and various templates for photocopying. The worksheet mirrors the content of the PP. Both have also been uploaded as PDFs for your convenience.
The aims and objectives of this lesson are:
Know: The key events and figures involved in the Norman Conquest of Wales
Understand: Why was Wales a difficult place to invade and conquer?
Evaluate: How did Edward I defeat the Welsh and keep control?
Skills: Source Analysis, Cause, Consequence & Collaboration
WILF – What Am I Looking For?
Can You Describe: The key events of the Norman conquests of Wales?
Can You Explain: Why Wales was a difficult place to invade and conquer?
Can You Evaluate: How did Edward finally defeat the Welsh and keep control?
If you like this lesson, then why not check out our other resources on similar topics in our TES shop. You can also follow ‘The History Academy’ on Instagram, X , 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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These engaging and interactive resources have been conveniently bundled together to offer you an incredible 56% discount.
The first resource, Edward I’s Conquest of Wales and Scotland, offers a comprehensive overview of the topic, tailored to meet the needs of middle to lower ability groups. The second and third resources delve into more nuanced discussions, addressing the question of whether Robert the Bruce deserves the title ‘Braveheart’ and featuring a marketplace activity focused on the Norman Conquest of Wales. Together, these resources facilitate an in-depth exploration of both subjects, encouraging critical thinking and engagement among students.
The Norman Conquest of Wales and Scotland is frequently not covered in-depth in England. In both Scottish and Welsh schools, it is often mischaracterised as the English Conquest, which completely overlooks the Norman Conquest of England and the reality that over half of the population had either been slaughtered or displaced as refugees by the Normans, who fled to both Scotland and Wales.
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This fun and active learning marketplace lesson is designed to encourage your students to move around the classroom and collaborate effectively, all while enhancing their critical analytical skills and deepening their understanding of the Norman Conquest of Wales. The lesson features diverse support activities tailored to accommodate various learning needs, with a comprehensive resource section at the end that provides additional photocopying materials and support tasks for easy access.
Upon purchasing this lesson, you will receive a 34-slide PowerPoint presentation that includes clearly defined aims and objectives, engaging starters and plenaries to frame the lesson, informative slides that detail the Norman Conquest and its historical context, and essential historical sources for the main marketplace activity. The presentation also includes a heads and tails activity that can be used a feedback activity for the Norman Conquest of Wales as well as a card sort and thinking skills review triangle task that serves as an analysis tool to understand why Edward I was able to defeat Llywelyn. These activities function as consolidation tasks and can be followed up with support activities for writing an extended answer if desired.
Additionally, the PowerPoint presentation contains a homework task designed to reinforce learning at home, relevant video links curated to enhance understanding, and an interactive word search with provided answers for self-checking. This lesson is a comprehensive resource aimed at making the study of the Norman Conquest of Wales both fun and informative!
This lesson has also been uploaded in both office and PDF format for your convenience. Please see the detailed preview for more information. The aims and objectives of this lesson are:
Theme: Norman Conquest
Know: The key events and figures involved in the Norman Conquest of Wales
Understand: Why was Wales a difficult place to invade and conquer?
Evaluate: How did Edward I defeat the Welsh and keep control?
Skills: Source Analysis, Cause, Consequence & Collaboration
WILF – What Am I Looking For?
Can You Describe: The key events of the Norman conquests of Wales?
Can You Explain: Why Wales was a difficult place to invade and conquer?
Can You Evaluate: How did Edward finally defeat the Welsh and keep control?
This engaging and interactive card sort lesson aims to get students to critically evaluate the personally and character of Robert the Bruce and whether he deserves the title ‘Braveheart’ attributed to him by some historians. It is designed to work alongside any standard text book or documentary on this topic and is a lighter and cheaper version of a more detailed lesson which includes a worksheet and more detailed PowerPoint: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-13135724 .
This lesson features a card sort exercise and a continuum task, all designed to prepare students for writing an extended answer to the question.
To cater to diverse learning needs, we have included a variety of support activities and tasks. All required photocopying materials and supplementary resources, such as writing frames, templates, extension tasks, and word searches, can be found in the resource section at the end of the lesson.
When you download this lesson which critically evaluates the character and integrity of Robert the Bruce, you will be download a 27 slide PowerPoint Presentation, and a single page card sort with two headings labelled 'Hero (Braveheart) or Villain as well as 18 information cards that can be sorted under them. The PowerPoint includes aims, objectives, information slides, historical sources, video links, pictures, diagrams, templates, photocopiable templates, writing frames, continuum and timeline tasks as well as extension and differentiated tasks, including a word search.
Please see the detailed preview for more information. The aims and objectives of this lesson are:
Know: Why did Scotland remain an independent, Medieval country?
Understand: The tactics that Robert the Bruce used to become king?
Evaluate: How far does Robert the Bruce deserve the title ‘Braveheart’?
Skills: Cause, Consequence & Collaboration
WILF – What Am I Looking For?
Can You Describe: Why did Scotland remain an independent country?
Can You Explain: The tactics Robert the Bruce used to become king?
Can You Evaluate: How far did Robert the Bruce deserve the title ‘Braveheart’?
If you like this lesson, then why not check out our other resources on similar topics in our TES shop. You can also follow ‘The History Academy’ on Instagram, X , 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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This fun and interactive lesson aims to equip students with the context necessary to critically evaluate whether Robert the Bruce deserves the title ‘Braveheart’, given to him by some historians. This historical interpretation lesson covers Edward I’s conquest of Scotland and the difficult decisions Robert the Bruce had to make. It features a comprehensive timeline, a card sort exercise and a continuum task, all designed to prepare students for writing an extended answer to the question.
To cater to diverse learning needs, we have included a variety of support activities and tasks. All required photocopying materials and supplementary resources, such as writing frames, templates, extension tasks, and word searches, can be found in the resource section at the end of the lesson.
When you download this lesson which critically evaluates the character and integrity of Robert the Bruce, you will be download a 34 slide PowerPoint Presentation, am accompanying 4 page worksheet and a single page card sort with two headings labelled 'Hero (Braveheart) or Villain as well as 18 information cards that can be sorted under them. The PowerPoint includes aims, objectives, information slides, historical sources, pictures, diagrams, templates, photocopiable templates, writing frames, continuum and timeline tasks as well as extension and differentiated tasks, including a word search.
Please see the detailed preview for more information. The aims and objectives of this lesson are:
Know: Why did Scotland remain an independent, Medieval country?
Understand: The tactics that Robert the Bruce used to become king?
Evaluate: How far does Robert the Bruce deserve the title ‘Braveheart’?
Skills: Cause, Consequence & Collaboration
WILF – What Am I Looking For?
Can You Describe: Why did Scotland remain an independent country?
Can You Explain: The tactics Robert the Bruce used to become king?
Can You Evaluate: How far did Robert the Bruce deserve the title ‘Braveheart’?
If you like this lesson, then why not check out our other resources on similar topics in our TES shop. You can also follow ‘The History Academy’ on Instagram, X , 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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This engaging and interactive lesson is designed to help students critically assess whether Edward I deserves the title of ‘The Hammer of the Scots’ through a dynamic card sort activity that explores both sides of the debate, fostering rich discussion and debate. The lesson includes a PowerPoint presentation and a worksheet that introduce the significant events of Edward I’s conquest of Scotland, setting the stage for informed analysis. By participating in this lesson, students not only enhance their historical knowledge but also develop essential analytical skills in a fun and interactive manner, enabling them to evaluate both the reputation and historical interpretation of Edward I.
Upon downloading this lesson, you will gain access to three comprehensive resources. The PowerPoint presentation includes aims, objectives, differentiated outcomes, informative slides, historical sources, video links, templates, a heads and tails chronology task, a continuum exercise and support activities designed to facilitate the card sort. Additionally, it offers writing frames for extended answers, a word search and a homework activity. The accompanying three-page worksheet mirrors the content of the PowerPoint, providing consistency and reinforcement. Moreover, the single-page word document features two heading cards and 16 information cards to be sorted, aiding students in evaluating whether Edward I truly deserves the title of ‘The Hammer of the Scots.’ To enhance usability, all three documents are also available as PDFs for easy printing. Be sure to check the detailed preview for more information!
The aims and objectives of this lesson are:
Theme: Plantagenets
Know: The key events of Edward I’s conquests of Scotland?
Understand: The tactics that Edward I used to defeat the Scots?
Evaluate: Does Edward I deserve the title ‘The Hammer of the Scots?’
Skills: Cause, Consequence & Collaboration
WILF – What Am I Looking For?
Can You Describe: The key events of the Norman conquests of Scotland?
Can You Explain: The tactics that Edward I used to defeat the Scots?
Can You Evaluate: Whether Edward I deserves the title of ‘The Hammer of the Scots’?
If you like this lesson, then why not check out our other resources on similar topics in our TES shop. You can also follow ‘The History Academy’ on Instagram, X , 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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This engaging and interactive lesson is designed to give students a comprehensive overview of Edward I’s conquests of Wales and Scotland. Students will have the opportunity to critically evaluate whether he truly deserves the title of ‘The Hammer of the Scots.’
This lesson is specifically designed for middle to low ability Year 7 students. As highlighted in the detailed preview, all components—including texts, tasks, and graphics—have been fully differentiated to ensure accessibility for every learner. Furthermore, considering the curriculum demands, this engaging and interactive lesson serves as an excellent resource for high ability classes as well. It effectively covers the topic in a single lesson, making it a versatile choice for diverse learning groups.
The lesson incorporates a variety of engaging tasks and activities designed to enhance student learning. It begins with a missing word activity after covering the conquest of Wales, allowing students to reinforce their understanding of the material. Following this, a heads or tails timeline activity helps students visualize the key events related to the conquest of Scotland.
Next, students will participate in a card sort activity where they evaluate whether Edward I deserves the title of the ‘Hammer of the Scots.’ This is complemented by a class voting continuum exercise, encouraging discussion and reflection as students express their opinions on Edward’s legacy.
To further support student learning, the Extra Resources section includes various templates and activities. Among these are a Venn diagram exercise for comparing and contrasting the conquests of Wales and Scotland, as well as a word search that reinforces vocabulary related to the topic. Additionally, writing frames and templates are provided to assist students in crafting extended answers, promoting structured and thoughtful responses. This comprehensive approach ensures a dynamic and interactive learning experience for all students.
When you purchase this lesson, you will gain access to a comprehensive 34-slide PowerPoint Presentation that features a variety of components designed to enhance the learning experience. The presentation includes clearly outlined aims and objectives, as well as differentiated outcomes tailored to meet the diverse needs of students. Engaging video links are provided to enrich understanding, alongside informational slides that present key historical information in a clear and accessible manner. Additionally, the presentation includes historical sources for in-depth analysis, along with various templates and activities to support student engagement.
This engaging and interactive lesson is designed to deepen students’ understanding of the causes and consequences of the Wars of the Roses, a historical conflict that inspired the popular series Game of Thrones. We have adopted a creative methodology to explore this turbulent period in history through a marketplace activity. In this dynamic activity, students will participate in a review of key events and perspectives from the Wars of the Roses, which builds towards a thoughtful discussion on which side deserved to win, fostering critical thinking and debate skills.
To accommodate varying levels of detail and understanding, we have incorporated a wide range of support tasks. These include a heads and tails timeline activity that helps students visualize the sequence of events, a continuum exercise that encourages them to place different viewpoints along a spectrum, and discussion and writing frames that aid students in crafting either a persuasive speech or an extended written response.
Upon downloading this lesson, you will receive a 32-slide PowerPoint presentation that includes aims and objectives, clearly outlining the goals of the lesson, differentiated outcomes tailored for students at different levels, information slides providing key historical facts and context, historical sources with authentic documents and artifacts for analysis, summary sheets and graphic organizers that help students synthesize information, visual aids such as pictures and diagrams to enhance understanding, and engaging tasks like word searches, heads and tails, and continuum exercises. This resource is designed to create a rich learning experience, empowering students to explore the Wars of the Roses in an interactive and thought-provoking manner
The aims and objectives of this lesson are:
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In 2003, the British government introduced a comprehensive National Literacy Strategy that included Key Stage 3 (KS3) History. However, since that time, there has been a notable lack of ongoing advice and guidance from the government on this crucial area. This resource aims to provide teachers with some effective literacy strategies utilized by the authors at the History Academy, consolidating our free resources on this vital topic.
We were motivated to develop this CPD resource in response to numerous requests for support from our younger colleagues, to whom we dedicate this training. The literacy strategies presented in this PowerPoint are derived from our extensive, hands-on classroom experience in teaching history, particularly in challenging school environments. These strategies have been tried and tested on the front line, and while they are effective, we encourage you to adapt them to meet the specific needs of your school context.
This free resource can be used in a departmental meeting or as a self study guide. When you download it, you will be able to access a PowerPoint presentation with 42 slides and which contains aims, objectives, differentiated outcomes, starters, plenaries, information slides, historical sources, writing frames, video and free resource links to the TES. I have also included the original N/C guidance documents.
The literacy strategies covered are:
Snowballing
Writing Frames
Humanities Literacy Mats
PEE / PEEL
Modelling
Oracy
The aims and objectives of this training are:
Theme: Literacy
Know: What different literacy strategies can we use in the history classroom?
Understand: How do these help to raise achievement?
Evaluate: What strategies will work within my school context?
Skills: Literacy, SMSC & Collaboration
WILF – What Am I Looking For?
Can You Describe: A range of different literacy strategies?
Can You Explain: How these can be used to help raise achievement?
Can You Evaluate: What strategies will work within my school context?
If you like this resource, then why not check out our others on similar topics in our TES shop. You can also follow ‘The History Academy’ on Instagram, X , 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.
Anyway, have fun and stay in touch via social media for the latest updates. Don’t forget to check out our YouTube Channel with over 600 free videos: @historyacademy
Kind Regards
Roy
