This lesson explores the Afghan War from 2001 to 2021, focusing on the causes, key events, and consequences of the conflict. It covers the US-led invasion following the 9/11 attacks, the fight against the Taliban and Al-Qaeda, and the eventual withdrawal of US forces. Activities include analysing primary sources, creating timelines, and discussing the impact of the war on Afghanistan and the international community. Students will engage in critical thinking exercises to understand the complexities and outcomes of the war. This is one lesson in a series of 20 on the late 20th and early 21st Century. Each lesson is designed to cover a range of historical and exam skills to build up students knowledge and exam skills ready for any exam board. Those lessons are: Modern Britain – The Windrush Generation Modern Africa – Apartheid Modern Europe – The European Union Modern World – A History of Video Games Modern World – Shigeru Miyamoto & Nintendo Modern World – Space Telescopes Modern World – Manned Space Flight Moden World – Interplanetary Probes Modern World – Mars Rovers Modern Britain – Margaret Thatcher Modern World – Iranian Revolution 1979 Modern World – Gulf War 1991 Modern World – Afghan War 2001 – 2022 Modern World – Iraq War 2003 Modern Technology – Deepmind, ChatGTP & AI Modern World – Dubai Miracle Modern World – Sovereign Wealth Funds Modern Technology – Quantum Computing Modern World – History of Environmentalism Modern Technology - Blockchain Wolsey Academy operates as a non-profit, with every penny we make going to one of our charity partners or into the Ipswich Initiative, funding good works across the town and county. Search for Wolsey Academy to see our website for more details and to purchase resources at a discount. Use code ‘WOLSEY’ for 10% off at the Wolsey Academy Web Store Please help us, help you, help them. Thank you. Hope it helps. W

This lesson examines the contributions of Shigeru Miyamoto to the video game industry, focusing on his creation of iconic games such as Mario. It covers Miyamoto’s career at Nintendo, the development of the Mario franchise, and the impact of these games on popular culture. Activities include watching videos, completing guided reading tasks, and creating storyboards for a new Mario game. Students will learn about the evolution of video games and the influence of Miyamoto’s work on the industry. This is one lesson in a series of 20 on the late 20th and early 21st Century. Each lesson is designed to cover a range of historical and exam skills to build up students knowledge and exam skills ready for any exam board. Those lessons are: Modern Britain – The Windrush Generation Modern Africa – Apartheid Modern Europe – The European Union Modern World – A History of Video Games Modern World – Shigeru Miyamoto & Nintendo Modern World – Space Telescopes Modern World – Manned Space Flight Moden World – Interplanetary Probes Modern World – Mars Rovers Modern Britain – Margaret Thatcher Modern World – Iranian Revolution 1979 Modern World – Gulf War 1991 Modern World – Afghan War 2001 – 2022 Modern World – Iraq War 2003 Modern Technology – Deepmind, ChatGTP & AI Modern World – Dubai Miracle Modern World – Sovereign Wealth Funds Modern Technology – Quantum Computing Modern World – History of Environmentalism Modern Technology - Blockchain Wolsey Academy operates as a non-profit, with every penny we make going to one of our charity partners or into the Ipswich Initiative, funding good works across the town and county. Search for Wolsey Academy to see our website for more details and to purchase resources at a discount. Use code ‘WOLSEY’ for 10% off at the Wolsey Academy Web Store Please help us, help you, help them. Thank you. Hope it helps. W

20 of 22 lessons that together teach the entire Vietnam Conflict, 1945-1975. Ideal for all specifications. Each lesson comes with a range of activities, flash cards for revision and assessments and checks throughout. Almost all include a written assessment with guidance and activities that ask students to consider a range of different historical interpretations of the events. All resources needed for the lesson are self-contained within the PowerPoint with printer friendly versions ready to go. The lessons are as follows: Vietnam Overview and Timeline Colonial Vietnam General Giap Dien Bien Phu 1954 Geneva Accords 1954 Domino Theory & McCarthyism Ho Chi Minh The Vietcong Strategic Hamlet Program Overthrow of Diem 1963 Gulf of Tonkin Incident 1964 Vietcong Tactics US Tactics Khe Sanh, Tet & Hue Nixon Doctrine & Vietnamization Opposition to the War – Media & Atrocities My Lai Massacre 1968 Opposition to the War – Students, Kent State and the Draft Support for the War – Hard Hats Peace and the Fall of Saigon 1975 Why did the US Fail? 80 Flashcards Wolsey Academy is a non-profit with every penny we make going to good causes, see our website, Wolsey Academy (Google us), for more information and to access free History games and lots more resources. Hope it helps. W.

21 of 22 lessons that together teach the entire Vietnam Conflict, 1945-1975. Ideal for all specifications. Each lesson comes with a range of activities, flash cards for revision and assessments and checks throughout. Almost all include a written assessment with guidance and activities that ask students to consider a range of different historical interpretations of the events. All resources needed for the lesson are self-contained within the PowerPoint with printer friendly versions ready to go. The lessons are as follows: Vietnam Overview and Timeline Colonial Vietnam General Giap Dien Bien Phu 1954 Geneva Accords 1954 Domino Theory & McCarthyism Ho Chi Minh The Vietcong Strategic Hamlet Program Overthrow of Diem 1963 Gulf of Tonkin Incident 1964 Vietcong Tactics US Tactics Khe Sanh, Tet & Hue Nixon Doctrine & Vietnamization Opposition to the War – Media & Atrocities My Lai Massacre 1968 Opposition to the War – Students, Kent State and the Draft Support for the War – Hard Hats Peace and the Fall of Saigon 1975 Why did the US Fail? 80 Flashcards Wolsey Academy is a non-profit with every penny we make going to good causes, see our website, Wolsey Academy (Google us), for more information and to access free History games and lots more resources. Hope it helps. W.

16 of 22 lessons that together teach the entire Vietnam Conflict, 1945-1975. Ideal for all specifications. Each lesson comes with a range of activities, flash cards for revision and assessments and checks throughout. Almost all include a written assessment with guidance and activities that ask students to consider a range of different historical interpretations of the events. All resources needed for the lesson are self-contained within the PowerPoint with printer friendly versions ready to go. The lessons are as follows: Vietnam Overview and Timeline Colonial Vietnam General Giap Dien Bien Phu 1954 Geneva Accords 1954 Domino Theory & McCarthyism Ho Chi Minh The Vietcong Strategic Hamlet Program Overthrow of Diem 1963 Gulf of Tonkin Incident 1964 Vietcong Tactics US Tactics Khe Sanh, Tet & Hue Nixon Doctrine & Vietnamization Opposition to the War – Media & Atrocities My Lai Massacre 1968 Opposition to the War – Students, Kent State and the Draft Support for the War – Hard Hats Peace and the Fall of Saigon 1975 Why did the US Fail? 80 Flashcards Wolsey Academy is a non-profit with every penny we make going to good causes, see our website, Wolsey Academy (Google us), for more information and to access free History games and lots more resources. Hope it helps. W.

This lesson explores the Gulf War of 1990-1991, focusing on the conflict between Iraq and a US-led coalition following Iraq’s invasion of Kuwait. It covers the causes, key events such as Operation Desert Storm, and the consequences of the war. Activities include watching videos, completing relay and storyboard tasks, and discussing the impact of the war on the Middle East and international relations. Students will understand the geopolitical dynamics and military strategies involved in the Gulf War. This is one lesson in a series of 20 on the late 20th and early 21st Century. Each lesson is designed to cover a range of historical and exam skills to build up students knowledge and exam skills ready for any exam board. Those lessons are: Modern Britain – The Windrush Generation Modern Africa – Apartheid Modern Europe – The European Union Modern World – A History of Video Games Modern World – Shigeru Miyamoto & Nintendo Modern World – Space Telescopes Modern World – Manned Space Flight Moden World – Interplanetary Probes Modern World – Mars Rovers Modern Britain – Margaret Thatcher Modern World – Iranian Revolution 1979 Modern World – Gulf War 1991 Modern World – Afghan War 2001 – 2022 Modern World – Iraq War 2003 Modern Technology – Deepmind, ChatGTP & AI Modern World – Dubai Miracle Modern World – Sovereign Wealth Funds Modern Technology – Quantum Computing Modern World – History of Environmentalism Modern Technology - Blockchain Wolsey Academy operates as a non-profit, with every penny we make going to one of our charity partners or into the Ipswich Initiative, funding good works across the town and county. Search for Wolsey Academy to see our website for more details and to purchase resources at a discount. Use code ‘WOLSEY’ for 10% off at the Wolsey Academy Web Store Please help us, help you, help them. Thank you. Hope it helps. W

This lesson details the Iranian Revolution of 1979, which resulted in the overthrow of Shah Mohammad Reza Pahlavi and the establishment of an Islamic Republic under Ayatollah Khomeini. It covers the causes, key events, and consequences of the revolution, including political repression, economic struggles, and the influence of religious leaders. Activities include researching the causes, categorising evidence, and writing essays. Students will gain a comprehensive understanding of the factors that led to the revolution and its impact on Iran. This is one lesson in a series of 20 on the late 20th and early 21st Century. Each lesson is designed to cover a range of historical and exam skills to build up students knowledge and exam skills ready for any exam board. Those lessons are: Modern Britain – The Windrush Generation Modern Africa – Apartheid Modern Europe – The European Union Modern World – A History of Video Games Modern World – Shigeru Miyamoto & Nintendo Modern World – Space Telescopes Modern World – Manned Space Flight Moden World – Interplanetary Probes Modern World – Mars Rovers Modern Britain – Margaret Thatcher Modern World – Iranian Revolution 1979 Modern World – Gulf War 1991 Modern World – Afghan War 2001 – 2022 Modern World – Iraq War 2003 Modern Technology – Deepmind, ChatGTP & AI Modern World – Dubai Miracle Modern World – Sovereign Wealth Funds Modern Technology – Quantum Computing Modern World – History of Environmentalism Modern Technology - Blockchain Wolsey Academy operates as a non-profit, with every penny we make going to one of our charity partners or into the Ipswich Initiative, funding good works across the town and county. Search for Wolsey Academy to see our website for more details and to purchase resources at a discount. Use code ‘WOLSEY’ for 10% off at the Wolsey Academy Web Store Please help us, help you, help them. Thank you. Hope it helps. W

This lesson covers the history of apartheid in South Africa, focusing on the system of racial segregation and the struggle for equality. It includes key events such as the Sharpeville Massacre, the Soweto Uprising, and the end of apartheid with Nelson Mandela’s election. Activities include watching videos, sorting timeline cards, and completing worksheets on the key events leading to the end of apartheid. Students will understand the social and political changes that dismantled apartheid and the significance of the transition to democracy. This is one lesson in a series of 20 on the late 20th and early 21st Century. Each lesson is designed to cover a range of historical and exam skills to build up students knowledge and exam skills ready for any exam board. Those lessons are: Modern Britain – The Windrush Generation Modern Africa – Apartheid Modern Europe – The European Union Modern World – A History of Video Games Modern World – Shigeru Miyamoto & Nintendo Modern World – Space Telescopes Modern World – Manned Space Flight Moden World – Interplanetary Probes Modern World – Mars Rovers Modern Britain – Margaret Thatcher Modern World – Iranian Revolution 1979 Modern World – Gulf War 1991 Modern World – Afghan War 2001 – 2022 Modern World – Iraq War 2003 Modern Technology – Deepmind, ChatGTP & AI Modern World – Dubai Miracle Modern World – Sovereign Wealth Funds Modern Technology – Quantum Computing Modern World – History of Environmentalism Modern Technology - Blockchain Wolsey Academy operates as a non-profit, with every penny we make going to one of our charity partners or into the Ipswich Initiative, funding good works across the town and county. Search for Wolsey Academy to see our website for more details and to purchase resources at a discount. Use code ‘WOLSEY’ for 10% off at the Wolsey Academy Web Store Please help us, help you, help them. Thank you. Hope it helps. W

Students learn about Charles V’s reign, examining his influence on European politics and religion. Activities include analysing maps, watching video summaries, and discussing Charles V’s impact through group presentations and debates, enhancing understanding of his contributions and challenges. Taken from a series of 5 lessons on The Habsburgs An excellent case study in the importance of this family to the history of Europe, from uniting much of it under Charles, to turning the Ottoman advance into Europe to the Enlightenment. No study of Europe would be complete without these lessons. Each lesson is designed to cover a range of historical and exam skills to build up students knowledge and exam skills ready for any exam board. Those lessons are: An Overview of the Dynasty Charles V The Battle of Vienna Congress of Vienna Vienna & The Enlightenment Wolsey Academy operates as a non-profit, with every penny we make going to one of our charity partners or into the Ipswich Initiative, funding good works across the town and county. Search for Wolsey Academy to see our website for more details and to purchase resources at a discount. Use code ‘WOLSEY’ for 10% off at the Wolsey Academy Web Store Please help us, help you, help them. Thank you. Hope it helps. W

This lesson covers the 1683 Siege of Vienna, highlighting the Habsburg defence against the Ottoman Empire. Activities involve video analysis, creating battle timelines, and role-playing key figures to understand strategic decisions and their consequences on European history. Taken from a series of 5 lessons on The Habsburgs An excellent case study in the importance of this family to the history of Europe, from uniting much of it under Charles, to turning the Ottoman advance into Europe to the Enlightenment. No study of Europe would be complete without these lessons. Each lesson is designed to cover a range of historical and exam skills to build up students knowledge and exam skills ready for any exam board. Those lessons are: An Overview of the Dynasty Charles V The Battle of Vienna Congress of Vienna Vienna & The Enlightenment Wolsey Academy operates as a non-profit, with every penny we make going to one of our charity partners or into the Ipswich Initiative, funding good works across the town and county. Search for Wolsey Academy to see our website for more details and to purchase resources at a discount. Use code ‘WOLSEY’ for 10% off at the Wolsey Academy Web Store Please help us, help you, help them. Thank you. Hope it helps. W

Students look into the Congress of Vienna, exploring its goals and outcomes. Activities include video tasks, creating fact files on key figures, and participating in a mock debate to understand the redrawing of European borders and the balance of power principle. Taken from a series of 5 lessons on The Habsburgs An excellent case study in the importance of this family to the history of Europe, from uniting much of it under Charles, to turning the Ottoman advance into Europe to the Enlightenment. No study of Europe would be complete without these lessons. Each lesson is designed to cover a range of historical and exam skills to build up students knowledge and exam skills ready for any exam board. Those lessons are: An Overview of the Dynasty Charles V The Battle of Vienna Congress of Vienna Vienna & The Enlightenment Wolsey Academy operates as a non-profit, with every penny we make going to one of our charity partners or into the Ipswich Initiative, funding good works across the town and county. Search for Wolsey Academy to see our website for more details and to purchase resources at a discount. Use code ‘WOLSEY’ for 10% off at the Wolsey Academy Web Store Please help us, help you, help them. Thank you. Hope it helps. W

This lesson explores the formation of the European Union from its early days the ECSC, through the Treaty of Rome and Maastricht and to the introduction of the Euro. Student activities include comprehension questions, timeline activities, research into the big moments in EU history (resources all included), essay writing and peer assessments. This is one lesson in a series of 20 on the late 20th and early 21st Century. Each lesson is designed to cover a range of historical and exam skills to build up students knowledge and exam skills ready for any exam board. Those lessons are: Modern Britain – The Windrush Generation Modern Africa – Apartheid Modern Europe – The European Union Modern World – A History of Video Games Modern World – Shigeru Miyamoto & Nintendo Modern World – Space Telescopes Modern World – Manned Space Flight Moden World – Interplanetary Probes Modern World – Mars Rovers Modern Britain – Margaret Thatcher Modern World – Iranian Revolution 1979 Modern World – Gulf War 1991 Modern World – Afghan War 2001 – 2022 Modern World – Iraq War 2003 Modern Technology – Deepmind, ChatGTP & AI Modern World – Dubai Miracle Modern World – Sovereign Wealth Funds Modern Technology – Quantum Computing Modern World – History of Environmentalism Modern Technology - Blockchain Wolsey Academy operates as a non-profit, with every penny we make going to one of our charity partners or into the Ipswich Initiative, funding good works across the town and county. Search for Wolsey Academy to see our website for more details and to purchase resources at a discount. Use code ‘WOLSEY’ for 10% off at the Wolsey Academy Web Store Please help us, help you, help them. Thank you. Hope it helps. W

Students explore the rise and fall of the Habsburg dynasty, covering their vast empire and key historical events. Activities include sorting timeline cards, video notes on major achievements, and discussing religious tolerance using PEEKA paragraph planning. Taken from a series of 5 lessons on The Habsburgs An excellent case study in the importance of this family to the history of Europe, from uniting much of it under Charles, to turning the Ottoman advance into Europe to the Enlightenment. No study of Europe would be complete without these lessons. Each lesson is designed to cover a range of historical and exam skills to build up students knowledge and exam skills ready for any exam board. Those lessons are: An Overview of the Dynasty Charles V The Battle of Vienna Congress of Vienna Vienna & The Enlightenment 6 Wolsey Academy operates as a non-profit, with every penny we make going to one of our charity partners or into the Ipswich Initiative, funding good works across the town and county. Search for Wolsey Academy to see our website for more details and to purchase resources at a discount. Use code ‘WOLSEY’ for 10% off at the Wolsey Academy Web Store Please help us, help you, help them. Thank you. Hope it helps. W

Students learn about the Magan people, their trade networks, and archaeological findings at Jebel Buhais. Activities include studying the region’s geography, understanding the importance of copper trade, and reading comprehension exercises on Magan’s economic focus. They create teaching resources on topics like domestication and pearl diving, and present their findings, illustrating the region’s significance during the Bronze Age. Taken from a series of 10 lessons on The Bronze Age. They provide an excellent and engaging introduction to the ancient world and addresses many of the founding civilisations, stories and achievements that shape the rest of history. No study of history would be complete without these lessons. Each lesson is designed to cover a range of historical and exam skills to build up students knowledge and exam skills ready for any exam board, external and internal. They are also a huge amount of fun to teach! Those lessons are: Bronze Age Overview Sumerians and Mesopotamia Indus Valley The Magan People of Arabia (The UAE & Oman) Minoans on Crete and the Minotaur Mycenaeans and the Trojan War The Shang & Zhou Dynasty The Legend of Atlantis The Sea Peoples – Migration or Conquest? The Mystery of the Bronze Age Collapse Wolsey Academy operates as a non-profit, with every penny we make going to one of our charity partners or into the Ipswich Initiative, funding good works across the town and county. Search for Wolsey Academy to see our website for more details and to purchase resources at a discount. Use code ‘WOLSEY’ for 10% off at the Wolsey Academy Web Store Please help us, help you, help them. Thank you. Hope it helps. W

Students explore the Sumerian civilisation, focusing on their innovations in writing, architecture, and law. Activities include analysing cuneiform tablets, studying the Ziggurat of Ur, and reading excerpts from the Epic of Gilgamesh. They sort events into a chronological timeline and recreate scenes from Gilgamesh in a cartoon strip, deepening their understanding of Sumerian culture and its impact on later civilisations. Taken from a series of 10 lessons on The Bronze Age. They provide an excellent and engaging introduction to the ancient world and addresses many of the founding civilisations, stories and achievements that shape the rest of history. No study of history would be complete without these lessons. Each lesson is designed to cover a range of historical and exam skills to build up students knowledge and exam skills ready for any exam board, external and internal. They are also a huge amount of fun to teach! Those lessons are: Bronze Age Overview Sumerians and Mesopotamia Indus Valley The Magan People of Arabia (The UAE & Oman) Minoans on Crete and the Minotaur Mycenaeans and the Trojan War The Shang & Zhou Dynasty The Legend of Atlantis The Sea Peoples – Migration or Conquest? The Mystery of the Bronze Age Collapse Wolsey Academy operates as a non-profit, with every penny we make going to one of our charity partners or into the Ipswich Initiative, funding good works across the town and county. Search for Wolsey Academy to see our website for more details and to purchase resources at a discount. Use code ‘WOLSEY’ for 10% off at the Wolsey Academy Web Store Please help us, help you, help them. Thank you. Hope it helps. W

This lesson examines Vienna’s role in the Enlightenment, focusing on cultural and intellectual advancements. Activities involve researching Enlightenment figures, creating presentations, and performing a scripted salon conversation to explore how Vienna became a hub of progressive ideas and reforms. Taken from a series of 5 lessons on The Habsburgs An excellent case study in the importance of this family to the history of Europe, from uniting much of it under Charles, to turning the Ottoman advance into Europe to the Enlightenment. No study of Europe would be complete without these lessons. Each lesson is designed to cover a range of historical and exam skills to build up students knowledge and exam skills ready for any exam board. Those lessons are: An Overview of the Dynasty Charles V The Battle of Vienna Congress of Vienna Vienna & The Enlightenment Wolsey Academy operates as a non-profit, with every penny we make going to one of our charity partners or into the Ipswich Initiative, funding good works across the town and county. Search for Wolsey Academy to see our website for more details and to purchase resources at a discount. Use code ‘WOLSEY’ for 10% off at the Wolsey Academy Web Store Please help us, help you, help them. Thank you. Hope it helps. W

Students investigate the legend of Atlantis, exploring its origins in Plato’s writings. Activities include watching videos, relaying map details, and breaking a Caesar code. They analyse sources, discuss the historical basis of the legend, and create their own theories about Atlantis’ existence. The lesson blends mythology with historical skills, engaging students in critical thinking and code-breaking tasks. Taken from a series of 10 lessons on The Bronze Age. They provide an excellent and engaging introduction to the ancient world and addresses many of the founding civilisations, stories and achievements that shape the rest of history. No study of history would be complete without these lessons. Each lesson is designed to cover a range of historical and exam skills to build up students knowledge and exam skills ready for any exam board, external and internal. They are also a huge amount of fun to teach! Those lessons are: Bronze Age Overview Sumerians and Mesopotamia Indus Valley The Magan People of Arabia (The UAE & Oman) Minoans on Crete and the Minotaur Mycenaeans and the Trojan War The Shang & Zhou Dynasty The Legend of Atlantis The Sea Peoples – Migration or Conquest? The Mystery of the Bronze Age Collapse Wolsey Academy operates as a non-profit, with every penny we make going to one of our charity partners or into the Ipswich Initiative, funding good works across the town and county. Search for Wolsey Academy to see our website for more details and to purchase resources at a discount. Use code ‘WOLSEY’ for 10% off at the Wolsey Academy Web Store Please help us, help you, help them. Thank you. Hope it helps. W

Students explore the mysterious collapse of Bronze Age civilisations, examining various theories and evidence. Activities include analysing primary sources, creating timelines, and participating in group debates. They watch videos on the period’s decline and investigate factors such as natural disasters, invasions, and economic troubles. The lesson encourages critical thinking and understanding of the complex factors that led to this pivotal historical transition. Taken from a series of 10 lessons on The Bronze Age. They provide an excellent and engaging introduction to the ancient world and addresses many of the founding civilisations, stories and achievements that shape the rest of history. No study of history would be complete without these lessons. Each lesson is designed to cover a range of historical and exam skills to build up students knowledge and exam skills ready for any exam board, external and internal. They are also a huge amount of fun to teach! Those lessons are: Bronze Age Overview Sumerians and Mesopotamia Indus Valley The Magan People of Arabia (The UAE & Oman) Minoans on Crete and the Minotaur Mycenaeans and the Trojan War The Shang & Zhou Dynasty The Legend of Atlantis The Sea Peoples – Migration or Conquest? The Mystery of the Bronze Age Collapse Wolsey Academy operates as a non-profit, with every penny we make going to one of our charity partners or into the Ipswich Initiative, funding good works across the town and county. Search for Wolsey Academy to see our website for more details and to purchase resources at a discount. Use code ‘WOLSEY’ for 10% off at the Wolsey Academy Web Store Please help us, help you, help them. Thank you. Hope it helps. W