Complete lesson that links to Chapter 1.2 of the Edexcel curriculum on The American West, c1835-c1895, Migration and Early Settlement There is no textbook necessary for any of these tasks. This lesson consists of engaging and in-depth student led activities that allows students to investigate the reasons for migration, and the problems associated with both migrating and settling in the West. There are extension tasks for MABLE and a writing frame that shows students how to answer the ‘Explain two consequences’ question. This lesson looks in depth at: -push and pull factors that encouraged migration -the Oregon Trail -Californian Gold Rush -the Donner Party -the Mormon migration -problems associated with settlement There is also a guide for an Explain two consequences type exam question with a model answer to guide students. Any questions or comments please leave a review or email info@theknowledgehouse.co.uk Thank you.

Complete lesson that links to Chapter 1.1 of the Edexcel curriculum on The American West, c1835-c1895, The Plains Indians, their beliefs and way of life. There is no textbook necessary for any of these tasks. This lesson consists of engaging and in-depth student led activities that allows students to investigate the culture and beliefs of the Plains Indians and government policy in dealing with the Plains Indians. There are extension tasks for MABLE and a writing frame that shows students how to answer the ‘Write a narrative account analysing …’ question. This lesson looks in depth at: the culture of the Plains Indians the different tribes and chiefs the role of women the importance of buffalo and horses to the Plains Indians their attitudes to warfare the changing nature of government policy towards the Plains Indians There is also a glossary for students to complete that lists all the keywords in the curriculum. An exam guide on how to answer each question for this paper is also included. Any questions or comments please leave a review or email info@theknowledgehouse.co.uk Thank you.

Complete lesson that links to Chapter 3.3 of the Edexcel curriculum on Anglo-Saxon and Norman England curriculum: The Norman Aristocracy There is no textbook necessary for any of these tasks. This lesson consists of engaging and in-depth student led activities that allows students to investigate: Culture under the Normans Attitudes towards the Anglo-Saxons Language Career and significance of Bishop Odo Any questions or comments please leave a review Thank you.

Complete lesson that links to Chapter 3.4 of the Edexcel curriculum on Anglo-Saxon and Norman England curriculum: William I and his sons. There is no textbook necessary for any of these tasks. This lesson consists of engaging and in-depth student led activities that allows students to investigate: The character and personality of William I His positive and negative traits Williams relationship with his son, Robert The death and funeral of William I The disputed succession The rebellion of Odo A 12 mark explain question and planning sheet. Any questions or comments please leave a review. Thank you.

Complete lesson that links to Chapter 3.2 of the Edexcel curriculum on Anglo-Saxon and Norman England curriculum: Norman government. There is no textbook necessary for any of these tasks. This lesson consists of engaging and in-depth student led activities that allows students to investigate: Changes to government under the Normans How power was centralised. The office of the sheriff and how it changed under the Normans The royal demesne The introduction and the significance of the ‘forest’. The Domesday Book and its significance. There is also a 12 mark question on the Domesday Book and why it was introduced. Any questions or comments please leave a review or email me on info@theknowledgehouse.co.uk Thank you.

Complete lesson that links to Chapter 3.1 of the Edexcel curriculum on Anglo-Saxon and Norman England curriculum: the feudal system and the Church. There is no textbook necessary for any of these tasks. This lesson consists of engaging and in-depth student led activities that allows students to investigate: the nature of the feudal system. the changes William introduced. the importance of tenants-in-chief and under-tenants the role of the Church. Lanfranc’s reforms looking at change and continuity from Saxons to Normans a 16 mark essay question along with an essay planning sheet. fully differentiated activities. Any questions or comments please leave a review or email me on info@theknowledgehouse.co.uk Thank you.

Complete lesson that links to Chapter 2.3 of the Edexcel curriculum on Anglo-Saxon and Norman England curriculum: The legacy of resistance to 1087. There is no textbook necessary for any of these tasks. This lesson consists of engaging and in-depth student led activities that allows students to investigate the changes in landownership under the Normans. Also looks at William's increasing power and the replacing of Anglo-Saxon landowners with Norman landowners after the Harrying of the North. Any questions or comments please leave a review or email me on info@theknowledgehouse.co.uk Thank you.

Complete lesson that links to Chapter 2.4 of the Edexcel curriculum on Anglo-Saxon and Norman England curriculum: revolt of the Earls, 1075. There is no textbook necessary for any of these tasks. This lesson consists of engaging and in-depth student led activities that allows students to investigate the circumstances surrounding the revolt of Roger and Ralph (the Norman earls) and Waltheof, the Saxon. Any questions or comments please leave a review or email me on info@theknowledgehouse.co.uk Thank you.

Complete lesson that links to Chapter 2.2 of the Edexcel curriculum on Anglo-Saxon and Norman England curriculum: the causes and outcomes of Anglo-Saxon resistance. There is no textbook necessary for any of these tasks. This lesson consists of engaging and in-depth student led activities that allows students to investigate the circumstances surrounding the revolt of Edwin and Morcar, the revolt in York and the Danish invasion and revolt of Edgar Aethling. Any questions or comments please leave a review or email me on info@theknowledgehouse.co.uk Thank you.

Complete lesson that links to Chapter 2.1 of the Edexcel curriculum on Anglo-Saxon and Norman England curriculum: Establishing control. There is no textbook necessary for any of these tasks. This lesson consists of engaging and in-depth student led activities that allows students to investigate the circumstances surrounding William's attempts to be crowned king of England and to establish control as soon as possible. This lesson looks in depth at: -what happened after the Battle of Hastings -the submission of the earls -rewarding followers and Anglo-Saxon loyalty -the Marcher earldoms -castles There is also a plan for a 12 mark question explaining why William was able to establish control. Any questions or comments please leave a review or email me on info@theknowledgehouse.co.uk Thank you.

Complete lesson that links to Chapter 1.4 of the Edexcel curriculum on Anglo-Saxon and Norman England curriculum: The Norman invasion. There is no textbook necessary for any of these tasks. This lesson consists of engaging and in-depth student led activities that allows students to investigate the circumstances and outcome of the Battle of Hastings This lesson looks in depth at: -an overview of the battle - the Norman knights - the Saxon soldiers -other Saxon and Norman soldiers -reasons for the Norman victory There is also a plan for a 16 mark question on the main reason for William’s victory. Any questions or comments please leave a review or email me on info@theknowledgehouse.co.uk Thank you.

Complete lesson that links to Chapter 1.3 of the Edexcel curriculum on Anglo-Saxon and Norman England curriculum: The rival claimants for the throne. There is no textbook necessary for any of these tasks. This lesson consists of engaging and in-depth student led activities that allows students to investigate the different claimants to the throne of England in 1066. There is also an in-depth exploration of the Battles of Gate Fulford and Stamford Bridge and an analysis of the significance of these battles on the Battle of Hastings. This lesson looks in depth at: - the different claimants - Harold's coronation and reign -the battles of Gate Fulford and Stamford Bridge -the significance of these battles Any questions or comments please leave a review or email me on info@theknowledgehouse.co.uk Thank you.

Complete lesson that links to Chapter 1.2 of the Edexcel curriculum on Anglo-Saxon and Norman England curriculum: The last years of Edward the Confessor There is no textbook necessary for any of these tasks. This lesson consists of engaging and in-depth student led activities that allows students to investigate the last years of Edward the Confessor. There are extension tasks for MABLE and a writing frame that shows students how to answer the 'Explain why ... ' question. This lesson looks in depth at: - the House of Godwin - Harold's embassy to Normandy - the rising against Earl Tostig -responses to the rising -the death of Edward the Confessor Any questions or comments please leave a review or email me on info@theknowledgehouse.co.uk Thank you.

Detailed lesson examining the War of Independence, 1775-83. These lessons are planned using both the Hodder and Pearson textbook. However, there are detailed resources included and the textbooks are not necessary for any of the activities. Theses resources are created to develop independent learning in students and do not rely on slides to give students knowledge. Rather, the resources get students to think about each topic in terms of chronology, significance and causation through carefully crafted tasks. Please email me on info@theknowledgehouse.co.uk if you have any questions. Thank you