Author, Teacher and Consultant over the years. I have taught across the 4-18 age range as an AST and was a Head of Faculty in large Secondary. I have written for Hodder Murray, The Guardian, the BBC website and for Teaching History. I was a member of the Historical Association's Secondary Committee for eight years. I've had input on the bafta winning Smallpox through time production and worked as a consultant on two becta award winning projects.
Author, Teacher and Consultant over the years. I have taught across the 4-18 age range as an AST and was a Head of Faculty in large Secondary. I have written for Hodder Murray, The Guardian, the BBC website and for Teaching History. I was a member of the Historical Association's Secondary Committee for eight years. I've had input on the bafta winning Smallpox through time production and worked as a consultant on two becta award winning projects.
A game based loosely on the board game. This activity is an engaging method of revisiting key elements of Medicine in the Ancient World. It comes complete with rules, guidance and easy to cut out currency. Prior to playing this game my own classes have completed a research project into the Ancient World either in class at the end of Year 9 or as a homework project prior to beginning their GCSE study of medicine through time. The project booklet is included in this package, though is available as a free resource from my resource list.
Aimed at GCSE History classes and their teachers. These resources comprise a range of information sheets that include activties to test knowledge, understanding and skills. Visual sources are included where appropriate in each worksheet. The Powerpoint breaks down the build up to, the events of and the consequences of Bloody Sunday. The worksheets can be used as standalone resources or alongside textbooks and other reference materials. The presentation does not include any activities as it is inteded to prompt questioning and discussion amongst the class: note that the inquiries have passed judgement on the events of 30th January 1972.
The powerpoint presentation provides a text only narrative of the events of Bloody Sunday. It then goes on to outline the consequences of the day. The presentation is intended to be used alongside other materials that are already in your classroom, such as textbooks etc. It can be used by pupils as a point of reference when wanting to revise the key points. The you tune clip is a short clip that summarises the day. Images are kept to a minimum as the choice of the most appropriate ones varies based on the maturity of a class.
A straightforward and accessible introduction to the theory of the Four Humours. This provides an understanding of the theory than underpinned much of medical practice for thousands of years. The resource has simple but effective graphics to illustrate the logic behind the theory and a range of activities to develop and test understanding. Ideal for any classes studying medicine through time.
20 AP World History Posters for use as display. These posters promote interest in historical thinking and raise awareness of the importance of the past. The quotes come from notable people from a variety of backgrounds. From Presidents and Prime Ministers to authors and scientists. These posters can be used to prompt discussion about specific issues, are suitable for use in promotional displays and for more able learners can be used to challenge their perceptions of what history is and why it should be studied. Combined with our other materials they can be used as part of a year binder or planner.
20 posters based on famous historical quotations. They are ideal for display or for use as a discussion point. Posters such as these can reinforce the significance of HIstory, making them useful for parents evenings and displays at school events. Many quotes about History are worthy of discussion. They often relate to the uses and misuses of the past, making them ideal prompts for discussion in tutor sessions and citizenship sessions. See my other resources for additional quotation posters and resources. They can be changed weekly to provide variety or to match up with specific areas that are being taught.
20 Trivia Questions centred around history. This quiz is designed to provide a range of individual questions that can inspire curiosity, perk interest or provide a small bit of breadth to a cramped curriculum. They are intended as something that can be used on the board as pupils enter, or in tutorial/registration periods as a subject of discussion.
The questions are in quiz format quite simply as they might have uses when combined. Perhaps as a quiz at a PTA fundraiser or in a staff social event.
The questions are not designed to fit in with any specific curriculum objective. They are all as accurate as I can make them so in that respect they can help to paint a picture of what the world was like in specific places at specific times. Some questions, not all, could be set as short research tasks to build a broader knowledge.
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These resources are designed to help students break down the content of a visual source. The Anti-Vaccine Society image ‘The Cow Pock’ is full of suggestions and fears about Jenner’s Vaccination. The presentation highlights some of these and asks students to identify the key features of these segments. This allows the larger picture to then be pieced back together for an overall view of the sources strengths, weaknesses, uses and limitations. The youtube video briefly outlines Jenner’s role in the history of medicine. The worksheet can be used whilst working through the presentation, or afterwards as a means of checking understanding. Not all areas of the famous image are analysed in the presentation. To do so would take more than one lesson in many cases. I’d advise making this clear to students, some will be able to identify additional imagery and it’s intended purpose.
If you are teaching the Ancient Greeks you will probably see reference to the God Asclepius. Asclepius was one of the many Greek gods. He specialised in healing. It is likely that Asclepius was a real person who’s teaching spread throughout the City States. His followers built many temples such as the one in the cover image and supporting video. The Cult of Asclepius was active for over 700 years. Temples were built well into the Roman era.
This worksheet comprises an information sheet about Asclepius and an activity sheet. It highlights some of the key points about healing done at temples dedicated to Asclepius. The activities incorporate an element of numeracy as scaling is looked at by asking pupils to comprehend how long the cult lasted for through the means of working out how long the cult lasted for. It then asks them to consider what was happening in England 700 years ago and how much has changed. This can be used alongside a timeline to show the length of time the cult lasted and to open discussion about it’s significance.
A source based discussion can be undertaken based on the images used in the worksheet. Asclepius and his daughter Hygeia were shown on Roman coins in the 3rd century CE. The meaning and significance of this can be explored. Comparison with the people appearing on modern money (notes) will help to illustrate the importance.
Note: There are several spellings of Asclepius in common usage.
The resources in this bundle provide an introductory lesson to the Causes of the February Revolution in Russia. They are easy to differentiate, allowing access and engagement at all levels. Audio-Visual materials are included to enhance the learning experience. The order we would recommend the resources to be used is starter; sequencing task and then Changes in Russia.
This activity contains a brief decision making exercise followed by activities relating to treatments provided by the Cult. The decisions relate, in general terms, to options that may have been available to people with minor ailments. The follow up activities ask learners to think about the reasons for these treatments and the way that they compare to other forms of medicine that was practised in the ancient world.
A differentiated worksheet on the topic of Conscription in the First World War. The worksheet works as a standalone resource which is ideal for non subject specialist teachers. For subject specialists, it has been used alongside other resources such as materials from the Imperial War Museum to check understanding of the main points. The sheet is differentiated to three levels and is easily adapted for additional needs.
This activity is aimed at Year Seven pupils. It introduces them to the idea that events have consequences and that these vary in terms of their longevity. Here the pupils look at the short, medium and longer term consequences of the Norman Invasion. The examples on the worksheet can be expanded by using examples of modern language or architecuture that has survived since the early norman era: especially so if there are local examples.
The aim of this exercise is to engage learners in thinking about what changed in Russia over the early years of the 20th century. By not making specific reference to the First World War, the task enables them to identify things that have changed significantly in relatively short period of time without being distracted by the war or led to believe that it was solely to blame. Factors such as the war, the 1905 revolution and famines can then be discussed as trigger points. In this way the learners should see that there are changes and some significant examples of continuity that lead to a situation where the February Revolution was a possibility.
The task can be used as a longer exercise if each point is discussed and the classes conclusions are shared and debated. However, it is is intended to be used as a shorter activity for pairs lasting 10-15 minutes in total. Delivery in that way presumes a level of prior knowledge.
To use as a longer activity, or should you wish to use the task as an introductory exercise, see our accompanying pupil note sheets on the causes of the February 1917 Revolution.
Want images to accompany this task? See our Russian Revolution photo gallery on our facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/schoolshistory/
Medicine through time resources. Includes active learning lessons, revision games, numerous worksheets, some stand alone lessons and a variety of starter and plenary activities. Easy to adapt and all proven in the classroom.
A research recording aid for learners to complete. This was originally developed for revision purposes . It has since been used as part of an introduction to Medieval medicine. The format is very simple. Pupils find information and enter it onto the sheet. This can then be used as the basis of discussion. The sheet works well as a record sheet if classes are using research based games such as those developed by Paul Ginnis.
A series of activities relating to the links between the work of William Harvey and that of other well known anatomists / artists. Accompanied by a prompt sheet to assist in differentiating this resource helps learners to develop an understanding of how developments are often linked.
A simple resource that guides learners through the process of creating a mind map. This was designed for learners attaining below the national average as a means of helping them to develop revision skills. The activity can be differentiated to make it far more complex through adding additional factors or asking learners to make combinations of factors explicit.
A variety of simple but effective starter activities relating to Medicine through time. Several take the form of a dominoes game where learners have to make links between key words. Sorting tasks have the instructions on the sheets. The Card sort is slightly longer and requires learners to piece together the story of Jenner's achievements.
There are more of our Medicine starters and activities here http://bit.ly/sh_medicine They were written on request for a Primary colleague but are adaptable for use as starters.
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Simple worksheet designed to be used alongside discussion and teacher prompts. It looks at some of the main issues that were faced by Henry VII in 1485 and the ways in which they could be tackled. Differentiation for this worksheet is largely down to the way that the teache leads the discussion. There are a wide range of suiable video clips available on sharing websites that can aid the teaching of this topic.
