Overview: Explore the challenging life of ‘Jack Tar’ sailors in the Royal Navy during the Age of Sail. Understand their key roles in naval battles, exploration, and maintaining British maritime supremacy. • Activities: o Video Analysis: Students watch videos to learn about the daily hardships and duties of these sailors. o Guided Reading and Discussion: Delve into the harsh living conditions and strict discipline experienced by Jack Tars. o Role Play: Simulate the life aboard a ship to understand the discipline and duties of a sailor. o Group Discussion: Evaluate the impact of Jack Tars on British naval power and their personal experiences of maritime life.

Overview: Analyse the naval battle known as the Glorious First of June, where the British sought to intercept a vital French grain convoy during the French Revolutionary Wars. • Activities: o Video Review: Study the naval strategies employed by both the British and French fleets. o Guided Reading: Explore the tactical decisions of Admiral Lord Howe and the outcomes of the battle. o Role Play: Engage in a simulation of naval command decisions during the battle. o Group Discussion: Evaluate the long-term naval and political consequences of the battle outcomes.

• Overview: Review the defense of Landguard Fort against a Dutch naval attack, highlighting the fort’s strategic importance during the Second Anglo-Dutch War. • Activities: o Relay Activity: Teams use icons to communicate and recreate the sequence of battle events in detail. o Guided Reading: Analyse a provided reading material to discuss the battle’s strategies and outcomes. o Storyboard Activity: Students develop a storyboard for a video game that includes the environment, key actions, and characters. o Recap Quiz: Evaluate understanding of the battle’s strategic significance and its impact on subsequent peace negotiations.

Perfect for History Club sessions – or active and creative lessons - at primary or secondary level. Includes information and video about the topics and a fun practical activity (which can often take more than one session to complete). All sessions include a weekly advertising poster for display boards, websites and screens around the school. Also included is a loyalty card for students to claim rewards after attending enough lessons. Designed by Wolsey Academy and tried and tested with secondary students in the UK. Topics are as follows: Ancient Egypt – Drama Production Battle of Trafalgar 1805 – Arts and Craft. Guy Fawkes, 1605 – Gunpowder Hunt. Charles Lindbergh, 1927 – Design & Fly a Plane. Pirates – Make a Movie. Thanksgiving – Fancy Dress and Card Design Benjamin Franklin – Make and fly a Kite. Tudor Christmas – Card Making. Battle of Atlantic – Code Breaking Game Medieval Coat of Arms – Research and Heraldry Making. Brunel – Bridge Building Darwin –Voyage of the Beagle, Art Competition. D-Day – Landing Craft Construction and Testing World Cup History – Kit Designs Battle of Quebec – Crane Construction Angkor Wat – Sunrise Drawings Historical Fashion – Clothing Designs Henry Ford – Assembly Line Competition Roman Army – Shield Design and Battle Tactics Role Play Local History: Ipswich Town Football Club – Badge Design.

A guide created for students about to begin their CIE IGCSE History coursework module. A mix of examples and guidance adopted from my own teaching and extracts from the CIE IGCSE coursework guide book (made more digestible for students). Includes: • Top tips • Clarification of key terms (e.g. significance) • Guidance on references • Mark Scheme/Criteria • 3 x Introduction examples with commentary • 3 x Main paragraphs examples with commentary • 2 x Conclusion examples with commentary Wolsey Academy, a non-profit resource provider, directs all profits to various charities, including refugee support, youth sports, educational programs, and carbon capture, achieving a carbon-negative status. Explore our site for resources and free history role-playing games loved by students. Thank you for your dedication to teaching and for supporting our mission.

1066 and the aftermath of conquest - featuring a unique immersive interactive Learning World (free to play!). The Learning World feeds directly into the in class lesson activities and can be used as an ongoing homework project – students can complete the free codex booklet as they go to consolidate learning. It is a very comprehensive SOW that covers the Norman conquest and its impact on English society. Each and every lesson has been made with enough differentiation, activity variety, cross-curricular support and progress checks that they could be used comfortably ‘out of the box’ in an observation lesson. Care has also been taken to make sure the skills complement each other across the SOW and build up to progress in exam writing ability, source analysis and soft skill development. I’m quite proud of it – if I may say so! The first two lessons and the Learning World Codex are free to download From my experience it created a huge ‘buzz’ about learning in the classroom and I even had kids in other classes asking to use it. So soon the whole department were using it and at KS3 parent’s evening it was all the parents talked about – many of them had also played through the Learning World. Note: The Learning World is a ‘beta’ version – I am currently looking for someone to upgrade the artwork to make a few things look more ‘Normany’. But I guarantee the pupils will love it. WolseyAcademy.com, a non-profit resource provider, directs all profits to various charities, including refugee support, youth sports, educational programs, and carbon capture, achieving a carbon-negative status. Explore our site for resources and free history role-playing games loved by students. Thank you for your dedication to teaching and for supporting our mission.

1066 and the aftermath of conquest - featuring a unique immersive interactive Learning World (free to play!). The Learning World feeds directly into the in class lesson activities and can be used as an ongoing homework project – students can complete the free codex booklet as they go to consolidate learning. It is a very comprehensive SOW that covers the Norman conquest and its impact on English society. Each and every lesson has been made with enough differentiation, activity variety, cross-curricular support and progress checks that they could be used comfortably ‘out of the box’ in an observation lesson. Care has also been taken to make sure the skills complement each other across the SOW and build up to progress in exam writing ability, source analysis and soft skill development. I’m quite proud of it – if I may say so! The first two lessons and the Learning World Codex are free to download (some of the slides are not editable in these free versions) but the remaining lessons are for sale and are fully editable. From my experience it created a huge ‘buzz’ about learning in the classroom and I even had kids in other classes asking to use it. So soon the whole department were using it and at KS3 parent’s evening it was all the parents talked about – many of them had also played through the Learning World. WolseyAcademy.com, a non-profit resource provider, directs all profits to various charities, including refugee support, youth sports, educational programs, and carbon capture, achieving a carbon-negative status. Explore our site for resources and free history role-playing games loved by students. Thank you for your dedication to teaching and for supporting our mission.

One lesson from a series of 10 lessons from Wolsey Academy on the Ancient Greeks. Each lesson is packed with engaging activities, historical content, and fully resourced materials, making them ready to teach straight away. The Minoans: Lesson Highlights: • Students write and perform a commentary for a mythical Minoan bull-leaping competition. • Group discussion on the significance of bull-leaping in Minoan society. • Explore the myth of the Minotaur and discuss its role in Minoan culture. • Creative storytelling through role-play of the labyrinth and Minotaur myth. Resources: A clear PowerPoint presentation with visual aids and guided instructions for the commentary. Sentence starters and vocabulary lists are included to support all learners, ensuring the activity is accessible for different ability levels. The others lessons in the series are as follows: The Minoans - Students will re-enact a Minoan bull-leaping event by writing and performing the commentary for a mythical bull-leaping competition, bringing this ancient tradition to life. The Mycenaeans & The Trojan War - Students will create their own version of the Trojan Horse, constructing and presenting how they would use it to infiltrate an enemy city. Homer and Greek Literature - In this lesson, students will work in groups to storyboard key scenes from The Iliad or The Odyssey and present their adaptations to the class. Olympia & The Olympic Games - Students will write and produce a mock newspaper report on the Ancient Olympic Games, discussing the sports, competitors, and the religious significance of the event. Greek Gods & Delphi - Students will engage in a Gods and Myths role-playing activity, where they act as various Greek gods debating their importance in front of the class. Athenian Democracy - This lesson includes a mock Athenian assembly where students participate in a democratic vote on a key issue, experiencing the decision-making process of ancient Athens. The Persian Wars - Students will work together to create a battle strategy for either the Greeks or Persians, then simulate the famous battles using maps and counters to analyse the outcomes. Sparta & The Peloponnesian War - Students will debate the strengths and weaknesses of Sparta versus Athens in a classroom debate, acting as representatives from each city-state. The Athenian Golden Age - Students will set up a museum showcase in which they create displays on different aspects of the Golden Age, including philosophy, architecture, and science, and then present their work to their peers. Alexander the Great - Students will create a timeline of Alexanders major battles and conquests, illustrating his route across Asia and presenting key moments in his empire-building journey. All of these lessons are available at the Wolsey Academy website or here on TES/TPT. See the voucher code inside each lesson for more information on how to secure a discount. We hope it helps.

A crash course in interview preparation - ideal for all secondary (and primary!) students. Lesson breaks down into 4 activities: A tutorial video and note making Paired work answering example Qs Class discussion of the best answers. Role play in pairs. Taken from the Tutor Activities of Wolsey Academy. Have you check them out yet? WolseyAcademy.com, a non-profit resource provider, directs all profits to various charities, including refugee support, youth sports, educational programs, and carbon capture, achieving a carbon-negative status. Explore our site for resources and free history role-playing games loved by students. Thank you for your dedication to teaching and for supporting our mission.

1066 and the aftermath of conquest - featuring a unique immersive interactive Learning World (free to play!). The Learning World feeds directly into the in class lesson activities and can be used as an ongoing homework project – students can complete the free codex booklet as they go to consolidate learning. It is a very comprehensive SOW that covers the Norman conquest and its impact on English society. Each and every lesson has been made with enough differentiation, activity variety, cross-curricular support and progress checks that they could be used comfortably ‘out of the box’ in an observation lesson. Care has also been taken to make sure the skills complement each other across the SOW and build up to progress in exam writing ability, source analysis and soft skill development. I’m quite proud of it – if I may say so! The first two lessons and the Learning World Codex are free to download (some of the slides are not editable in these free versions) but the remaining lessons are for sale and are fully editable. From my experience it created a huge ‘buzz’ about learning in the classroom and I even had kids in other classes asking to use it. So soon the whole department were using it and at KS3 parent’s evening it was all the parents talked about – many of them had also played through the Learning World. Note: The Learning World is a ‘beta’ version – I am currently looking for someone to upgrade the artwork to make a few things look more ‘Normany’. But I guarantee the pupils will love it. WolseyAcademy.com, a non-profit resource provider, directs all profits to various charities, including refugee support, youth sports, educational programs, and carbon capture, achieving a carbon-negative status. Explore our site for resources and free history role-playing games loved by students. Thank you for your dedication to teaching and for supporting our mission.

This lesson examines the reasons Henry VIII sought to break from the Catholic Church, focusing on his need for a male heir and financial struggles. Students discuss Henry’s issues with Catherine of Aragon and his interest in Anne Boleyn. They develop PEE paragraphs on Henry’s motives, using sentence starters and “challenge phrases” to strengthen their responses. Peer feedback activities support students in refining their historical analysis If you enjoy this lesson, please check out our website for more lessons at a discount. Hope it helps. Wolsey Academy.

This lesson focuses on comparing the preparation of Harold Godwinson’s and William of Normandy’s forces before the Battle of Hastings. Students review why Harold’s army was exhausted and explore how William prepared his troops, using images from the Bayeux Tapestry as evidence. They practise writing structured PEE (Point, Evidence, Explain) paragraphs on why William was more prepared. Activities include group analysis, peer assessment, and using “challenge phrases” to enhance arguments. If you enjoy this lesson, please check out our website for our other resources that you can buy at a discount.

This lesson on the invention of the printing press explores its significance and impact on European society. Students will begin with a fun “Whispers of History” game to demonstrate how information was shared before the printing press. They will then engage in a card-sorting activity to distinguish between life before and after the invention of printing. Through reading comprehension tasks, students will answer questions about how books were produced, the revolutionary nature of Gutenberg’s press, and the broader effects on society. The lesson concludes with a peer-marking activity, reinforcing understanding. Based on an existing ‘free’ TES resources and jazzed up a bit. Hope it helps.

Lesson on the Transatlantic Slave Trade. Lesson Includes: Slides for teacher talk and class discussion of the seriousness of the topic (slides match the tone) Summarise Triangle Trade task Cross-Source Analysis of 3 sources (2 written, 1 picture) Mind Map of Ted Talk Guided Reading task of historical literature Edward Colston video and class debate Founding Father Research Task with peer assessment criteria. Google quiz (self-marking) 10 x flash cards for key words Part of a wider bundle of lessons on American History. Wolsey Academy, a non-profit resource provider, directs all profits to various charities, including refugee support, youth sports, educational programs, and carbon capture, achieving a carbon-negative status. Explore our site for resources and free history role-playing games loved by students. Thank you for your dedication to teaching and for supporting our mission. Hope it helps.

Very simply taken from the ADEK UAE Moral Studies guide for Year 8 (Grade 7). Converted into something more user friendly for both teachers and students. Includes LOs that are revisited and differentiated resources for EAL classes. Can very easily be used outside the UAE for Moral and Social studies/PSHE/Tutor periods. Check out other resources at Wolsey Academy Hope it helps.

Catering for Edexcel ICT iGCSE Unit 1. Lesson 2 of 16 (lessons 1 & 2 and the revision guide are free to download) These lessons were made for students in the Middle East and have a strong focus on EAL and keyword acquisition/application. Each lesson has 3-8 keywords on easy to use cards that fit into the lesson activity and also make excellent printable revision resources (the revision guide features them all in one place). Each lesson begins with a different active learning activity, a mini-plenary and a written or creative ICT task requiring the correct application of the keywords. All have stretch questioning to the main activities. The SOW has an online mid and end of unit test that can be found a Wolsey Academy Wolsey Academy has had a lot of success with this SOW with EAL students who have really progressed in their understanding of the technically vocabulary involved with the ICT iGCSE.

Very simply taken from the ADEK UAE Moral Studies guide for Year 8 (Grade 7). Converted into something more user friendly for both teachers and students. Includes LOs that are revisited and differentiated resources for EAL classes. Can very easily be used outside the UAE for Moral and Social studies/PSHE/Tutor periods.

Black Lives Matter: Why I am No Longer Talking To White People About Race by Reni Eddo-Lodge. This lesson takes the key themes of the book ‘Why I am No Longer Talking To White People About Race by Reni Eddo-Lodge’ and attempts to distill them into a format ready for a class room discussion. Ideal for discussions on race during a tutor period or at the end of a unit of work that features discussion on race. It is broken into the following stages: Intro to the author and initial mind mapping. A look at the history of black people, and their contribution, to British society. A discussion of how these historic experiences have created systemic racism – this is the crucial element of the lesson, to explain to students that being ‘colour blind’ can cause its own problems by neglecting to engage with the realities of black people. What is ‘white privilege’ and what could be done to stop it? A look at the NFL’s “Rooney Rule”. PEE paragraph on the Rooney Rule. Ending thoughts and development of mind maps. Extension task: Read Eddo-Lodge’s article. EAL Task: Keyword focus sheet I do not for a second pretend to be an expert in these matters but this is my attempt to introduce the discussion of systemic racism into my classroom. I hope it can be of some use to you in your classrooms too. If you feel I have said something wrong or phrased something insensitively please contact me at thomas@wolseyacademy.com and we can make corrections together. Hope it helps.

Inspired by Naomi Klein’s incredible book “No Logo”. Includes: Literacy, Numeracy and source interpretation settler activity. Agree/Disagree statements. Literacy/book quote comprehension activity. Sweatshop research activity. PEEKA paragraph guidance and writing structure for a follow up ‘No Logo’. Differentation: Stretch activities. WolseyAcademy.com, a non-profit resource provider, directs all profits to various charities, including refugee support, youth sports, educational programs, and carbon capture, achieving a carbon-negative status. Explore our site for resources and free history role-playing games loved by students. Thank you for your dedication to teaching and for supporting our mission.

Perfect for History Club sessions – or active and creative lessons - at primary or secondary level. Includes information and video about the topics and a fun practical activity (which can often take more than one session to complete). All sessions include a weekly advertising poster for display boards, websites and screens around the school. Also included is a loyalty card for students to claim rewards after attending enough lessons. Designed by Wolsey Academy and tried and tested with secondary students in the UK. Topics are as follows: Ancient Egypt – Drama Production Battle of Trafalgar 1805 – Arts and Craft. Guy Fawkes, 1605 – Gunpowder Hunt. Charles Lindbergh, 1927 – Design & Fly a Plane. Pirates – Make a Movie. Thanksgiving – Fancy Dress and Card Design Benjamin Franklin – Make and fly a Kite. Tudor Christmas – Card Making. Battle of Atlantic – Code Breaking Game Medieval Coat of Arms – Research and Heraldry Making. Brunel – Bridge Building Darwin –Voyage of the Beagle, Art Competition. D-Day – Landing Craft Construction and Testing World Cup History – Kit Designs Battle of Quebec – Crane Construction Angkor Wat – Sunrise Drawings Historical Fashion – Clothing Designs Henry Ford – Assembly Line Competition Roman Army – Shield Design and Battle Tactics Role Play Local History: Ipswich Town Football Club – Badge Design. WolseyAcademy.com, a non-profit resource provider, directs all profits to various charities, including refugee support, youth sports, educational programs, and carbon capture, achieving a carbon-negative status. Explore our site for resources and free history role-playing games loved by students. Thank you for your dedication to teaching and for supporting our mission.