I have been teaching history since 2002 and I have been head of History at a school for 10 years which sees many of my students opt for GCSE, A level and beyond. I am passionate about History being taught well, and believe that this largely stems from good resources (as well of course effective delivery). My lessons and various teaching resources are therefore produced with the intention of inspiring students to think for themselves, to be challenged yet engaged.
I have been teaching history since 2002 and I have been head of History at a school for 10 years which sees many of my students opt for GCSE, A level and beyond. I am passionate about History being taught well, and believe that this largely stems from good resources (as well of course effective delivery). My lessons and various teaching resources are therefore produced with the intention of inspiring students to think for themselves, to be challenged yet engaged.
This is just a lovely little starter activity that can be used for revision on the Mid Tudors Edward and Mary and religious settlement of Elizabeth I.
Cards need to be cut out and students then match up the answer with the question - they should then follow in a sequence if they've matched them up correctly.
This is a super revision activity that I have used with lots of success for many years.
Attached is 1 word document that has a brief outline of the AQA A level coursework and 2 charts one for primary source analysis and one for secondary sources, I usually blow these up to A3 to allow students plenty of opportunity to thoroughly investigate the sources.
For the secondary sources there is scope to push the students to thoroughly investigate the historiography fully.
Included are 9 revision tasks covering the Yr 12 unit for the AQA American Dream, Reality Vs illusion unit. The tasks encourage independence with own revision as they have choices, but also offers them guidance for support. These task will also be excellent useful revision for Yr 13. There are resources supplied for 6 our of the 9 different suggested revision tasks. The tasks range from planning essays, source work questions, quizzes, and card sort tasks. There are some red herrings - which should allow from some good discussion opportunities. The content covers, domestic including economic, political and social issues as well and foreign policy issues. I have used these in conjunction with my President chart overview - a separate document you can buy. Students complete the various activities such as - which policy which president? and Which Foreign policy, which president? which serves as helpful reminder, confidence boost, or a - "I really need to get stuck into some revision!" for students! A win win! This is tried and tested and worked brilliantly with my year 12 this year!
A lesson on Edward I. It covers the age of chivalry and the age of professional warfare. It examines 2 case studies as Edward I embarked upon his war in Wales and Scotland and then the hundred years war with France. Students are asked to complete worksheets and answer questions examining the impact of these conflicts on local, national, governement and psychological levels. The lesson draws together the key themes with a section on whether infact this period was an age of chivalry or an age of professional warfare. There are also some practise GCSE questions at the end.
Attached is a ppt which has the resources at the end which can be printed off and completed by the students.
Contains a ppt which breaks down analysing Primary sources and the exam questions and an accompanying worksheet. The combination allows students to try and work through their own responses whilst supporting them if they are struggling. It is based on the extent of affluence in the USA by the early 1960s, so needs to be used towards the end of the yr 12 or first year of A2, where students will have obtained enough contextual knowledge to be able to answer the question comprehensively.
As this source question is based at the end of part 1 I have NOT included the the "How to analyse Primary sources flow-chart" which I make reference to at the end of the ppt- it is hoped that students have already had some experience of constructing answers at this stage. However, the document can also be purchased if guidance is still required.
A whole lesson that encourages students to break down an AS or A2 exam question about the policy of containment. The lesson develops by encouraging students to consider the key words, the debate and key evidence for the question. They are then given opportunities within the lesson to formulate a plan and establish a solid argument. Students get to rate an introduction whilst also complete their own. Concluding thoughts are also included.
A short activity covering some key aspects of the OCR international relations unit with Russia as its depth study. The quiz contains 4 rounds - some with pictures, and is a great starter activity encouraging learners to think and to engage them in the process of revision.
Hot the heels of my AS flow chart I have created a version for my A2 students and thought you would appreciate it. It is in line with the AQA requirements but with a little bit of tweaking it would be useful for any of the exam boards requirments for primary source analysis. Whilst not a restrictive formula, it does offer guidance for weaker students to follow an order to allow them to cover all aspects on the AQA mark scheme. It also works as a check list for the more able.
This is subtly different from the AS version as there is no need for a judgment at AS, however the exam board does state that sources can be used and linked together where deemed appropriate and relevant.
A revision activity for both AS and A2 students covering the Civil Rights movement under president Eisenhower. Contains a blank chart, a help sheet and an answer sheet!
Lesson 1 - covers the feelings at the end of WW1, then onto identifying the aims of the Big 3 and the terms of the treaty of Versailles. There are a number of activities for students to complete - including a facebook dialog between the Big 3 plus a homework. Lesson 2 introduces students to the skills required for an OCR style Q1 worth 5 marks and gives an example for students to mark. The lesson then moves on to the impact of the treaty on Germany Also included in the pack is an overview chart for the course where students can plot the driving forces of conflict and cooperation throughtout the 20th Century,
A document for students to complete to show when they have completed their revision on a certain topic. Students can start by indicating how comfortable they are with the various topics by writing the date in the various sad, ok, happy faces.
I encourage students to complete where they are on the grid and then to identify an area and spend half an hour moving one of their red sad faces to at least amber if not green.
Included in this pack are a variety of 4,6 and 10 mark OCR GCSE style questions, covering content such as the Origins of the Cold War, the Cuban Missile Crisis, Vietnam and the depth study Russia. On some questions there is a model answer, others have guidance with support , others are blank for them to discover the answers themselves. There are plenty of opportunities for students to have a go at planning their short and essay style answers. These frames can them be used as a basis to write up their extended answers.
A set of 34 flash cards with exam style questions and supported answers. Perfect for a revision session. Covers the causes and consequences of the 3 Russian revolutions, failure of the Provisional Government, The rise of Lenin and the Bolsheviks, Lenin in power, Civil war, War Communism, NEP
Stalin, Collectivisation, 5 year plans, Cult of personality and much more.
The cards need to be printed back to back - but make sure the corresponding answers match the correct Q.
A homework or one off lesson activity for students to complete with assessment criteria which can be amended for all new measuring systems.
Students need to have been finding out about all the different groups of people who have moved to Britain throughout the ages and their reasons for moving.
They can then design a brand new British flag and explain the reasons for their choices. They must then write a conclusion explaining why they have chosen this particular style and how this represents the diverse nature of the United Kingdom.
This resource has a number of revision tasks on the Cold War period of the course. The task sheet is then followed by OCR specification style questions to help the students apply their knowledge to the questions.
This is ideal resource can be used as a lesson resource to allow students to work independently whilst supporting their individual needs, or can be printed off and given as an aid to help them with their private study at home.
This is 1/5 parts of the modern world element of the course. There is an overall pack which can be purchased covering all the units and the depth study of the USA 1945- 1975.
This resource has a number of revision tasks on the Cold War crises and confrontation period of the course. The task sheet is then followed by OCR specification style questions to help the students apply their knowledge to the questions.
This is ideal resource can be used as a lesson resource to allow students to work independently whilst supporting their individual needs, or can be printed off and given as an aid to help them with their private study at home.
This is 1/5 parts of the modern world element of the course. There is an overall pack which can be purchased covering all the units and the depth study of the USA 1945- 1975.
This was the first revision session that I taught as an extra after school this year for the new explaining the modern world course. It does a whistle stop tour of the The Treaty of Versailles, League of Nations and an activity on the causes of WW2 and the interpretations of appeasement. As it is a revision session, it does not cover everything - but certainly gives the students enough coverage of the key events to start them on their own independent study.
Attached is a sheet which works along side the ppt, setting mini activities for students to complete. There is also opportunities for students to complete some 5 mark style questions.
At the end of the ppt there is a quick revision game of bingo. You will need the additional word document attached and ensure that you give a mixture of the cards out to the students to ensure you get a winner. This worked brilliantly with my Year 11 who are really struggling to cope with all the amount of revision.
This resource has a number of revision tasks on the Interwar and Origins of WW2 period of the course. The task sheet is then followed by OCR specification style questions to help the students apply their knowledge to the questions.
This is ideal resource can be used as a lesson resource to allow students to work independently whilst supporting their individual needs, or can be printed off and given as an aid to help them with their private study at home.
This is 1/5 parts of the modern world element of the course. There is an overall pack which can be purchased covering all the units and the depth study of the USA 1945- 1975.
An easy cover lesson to set having studied the medieval realms. It uses the Horrible Histories compilation and there are a number of questions to answer.
There is then a blank word search so that students can create their own with written clues.
