A suggested structure of the lesson: Starter Display picture of fun in the Middle Ages. Pupils have to identify as many forms of entertainment as they can. Next, pupils study an image of the Feudal System and are asked to calculate the differences in classes according to the diagram. They are also asked what they can learn from this source. Main activities Think, Pair, Share – Pupils read and then shade in details about Medieval fun that looks dangerous and other activities that don’t. Emerging/Secure/Mastery choice activities – Pupils complete 2 activities (one literacy and one visual/creative) to help consolidate and show their understanding of medieval entertainment. Plenary Display the picture of fun in the Middle Ages used in the starter. Pupils have to identify as many forms of entertainment as they can. Have they discovered anymore? What activities are missing?

7 lessons and an Assessment on the Titanic. Includes an investigation into the Edwardian class system, passengers, design of the ship and why and who was to blame for the disaster.

A cross curricular SOW I wrote for my History department which worked alongside the Drama team. The pupils loved the fact they went to both subjects and explore the same topic. I have also included the first lesson. History focused on the building of the ship and the tragic events while Drama studied the passengers and Edwardian class system.

Based on the Edexcel History B paper and good to use in the lead up to exams. Includes: - A quick revision exercise for pupils in groups to revise key periods - Exploration of the exam questions (with examples) and how to approach them - An individual revision exercise for pupils to complete on each period of study

A detailed SOW on Slavery that includes: - Lesson Objectives and outcomes - Key questions to use for lessons - Coherent sequence of lessons that build up to an assessment - Suggested activities to use in every lesson

A full set of resources to deliver a half term scheme of work on the History of Fun. This is a great way to get pupils thinking about the development of themes over time. It is in chronological order and includes lessons on: - First humans - Egyptians - Greeks - Romans - Medieval - Tudors - Victorians - 20th century There is also an assessment with lessons that can be used summatively. NOTE - Some lessons (e.g. Romans and Egyptians) are sold separately by me. I put these all together with the other lessons due to a number of requests from people who wanted to buy the whole unit.

A generic double lesson that could be used in a variety of subjects as an introduction to aspects of leadership. The lesson is based around ideas of pupils and then looking at 3 case studies - Abraham Lincoln, Karen Brady and Alex Ferguson. After looking at summaries of their life stories, pupils can debate similarities and differences in their experiences, turning points and other interesting observations. Certainly creates debates in the classroom! I have used this as an introduction to Jesus and also for a Growth Mindset themed day in school.

A great way to revise the key events and features of the Norman Conquest. There is a pupil revision sheet which you need to expand to A3 that holds all the information they need to complete the tasks. There is a link (on note section of PP) to a website with the documentary for completing part of the lesson. The lesson covers the main events of 1066 (including the Battle of Hastings) and ways William controlled the English. Good as the first lesson on revision to help them get an overview of the chronology of the period.

A double lesson on Operation Mincemeat. The story of how the British used the body of a dead tramp to trick Hitler into thinking the Allies would attack at a certain location in the Mediterranean. The lesson has a link to the BBC documentary on YouTube and a data capture sheet for pupils to complete afterwards.

A great starting point for AS revision. Print off on an A3 sheet. - Get pupils in pairs to describe the main events of the period in chronological order -Split class into teams add further details to the timeline in terms of themes of study, e.g. communist governments or industrial and agricultural changes. Works well if teams use different highlighters and colours representing the themes. Good for peer teaching and setting the scene.

A 45-60 minute summative assessment on the Norman Conquest of Britain and how he kept control. Includes: - Test sheet - Source sheet - Covers Castles, Domesday Book, Feudal System - Also tests interpretation skills - Some questions require a longer written answer to try and mirror exams later. These will also help to identify pupils who may be mastering the topic.

A detailed SOW that includes: - Lesson Objectives and outcomes - Key questions to use for lessons - Coherent sequence of lessons that build up to an assessment - Suggested activities to use in every lesson This is a SOW that will enable students to begin to grasp key changes and continuity in a period of British history. Great as a precursor to GCSE units.

A comprehensive (20 lesson) and coherent SOW which includes: - Lesson objectives for each lesson - Suggested activities with some linked to named textbooks when required. Though the document is editable so you can amend any lesson you like. Lesson outcomes also included

A Geography and History themed lesson on Pompeii in which pupils use a variety of resources such as animations, information sheets and eyewitness accounts to build a picture of the Vesuvius eruption in AD79.

A mixed ability lesson with the main activity resource suitable for SEN children. The presentation has a clear objective an,d with the use of a textbook, has a creative task whereby pupils create a farm in the 1890s which shows some the changes made in agriculture since the 1750s. A really good way of getting the point across is get them to complete a similar farm design in 1750 using a textbook and then this 1890 one. Use a lesson and group work to pull out the main changes and then set up a debate around which change was the most significant.

A fully resourced lesson with: - A fun hook/starter were pupils place bets on Ben Hurs Chariot Race - Detailed skim reading and scanning tasks to help develop key literacy skills - Engaging gladiator resources and task - Links to progress and outcome throughout

A detailed SOW that includes: - Lesson Objectives and outcomes - Key questions to use for lessons - Coherent sequence of lessons that build up to an assessment - Suggested activities to use in every lesson

Designed for the new Edexcel History specification to be taught from 2016 and first examined in 2018. A 22 page stand alone booklet for the Modern Depth Study that you can print off and distribute to students. A great way to get them practicing each type of exam question. - All sources are included in the booklet - Before each question there is a tips page with key information on how to approach it - For questions 1 and 2 there are two different types of question so they have more chances to practice - A box is available so teachers can comment on how to improve - The correct space is allocated for each question so pupils are aware of how much to write.

A murder mystery exercise. Split the class into pairs or groups of three. Give each pupil the you decide worksheets to jot down their findings. then: -Starter: As they sit down introduce the mystery using the presentation to get them engaged. They need to work out who was 'responsible' for the murder. - Put sources into three envelopes and give them to the groups in 5-8 minute intervals so it feels like an ongoing investigation and they are not swamped. - Finally discuss their findings.

An overview of the GCSE History exam boards covering Edexcel, AQA, OCR and WJEC. I have put key details in tables that show you how each is assessed, the weighting of marks and topics. Each exam board overview is printable and easily comparable so departments can select the best choice for your school. I have also included a link to each spec for each exam board.