A KS3 History lesson about the causes of the sinking of the Titanic. Students are given evidence about the Titanic and those involved in the maiden voyage and disaster. Students are then tasked with coming to their own conclusion on why the Titanic sank and who/what is to blame.

A KS3 History lesson centred on the creation of the NHS after the Second World War. Students will look at sources as to why people supported the idea of free healthcare as well as how the government was to fund such a revolutionary method of medical care. There are a number of checkpoints throughout the lesson where students’ understanding can be challenged.

An AQA GCSE Psychology lesson centred on Dweck’s idea of fixed and growth mindsets. Students will be presented with real-life examples of the fixed and growth mindsets alongside the psychological definitions of both. Students will also look at how the theory can be interpreted whether it be how people approach challenges or how some people may fall somewhere between fixed and growth upon a mindset ‘scale’, Exam style questions are presented throughout the lesson. This lesson can be given as independent work and does not have to be teacher led.

A KS3 History lesson focused on the interwar period. Students will look at unemployment due to the Great Depression; a number of sources/opinions from the time will be shared with the students in order for them to understand the far-reaching impact of the economic downturn. The Jarrow March, the car industry and far-right politics are also looked at throughout the lesson. I would aim to teach this lesson across two hours, allowing students to answer the questions carefully. The resource is self-contained so can be set as online independent work.

A KS3 History lesson on Communism and Fascism; their origins, beliefs and application within two named case studies. Students will first investigate Communism and Soviet Russia before then going on to look at Fascist Italy. Questions are present throughout the lesson and there is a word match-up activity at the end of the lesson for students to complete as an exit ticket. This lesson is self-contained so can be set as online work for students.

A KS3 History lesson on the Dunkirk evacuation. Students will assess whether the event was a success or a failure using sources and their own historical skills. Questions are presented throughout the lesson.

A lengthy KS3 History lesson introducing the Second World War. This lesson is taught almost like a timeline from start to finish of the war. I teach this over 2-3 lessons to introduce the topic and then go into more detail with certain events in lessons after this. There are lots of discussion points and questions for students to answer.

5 History lessons designed for KS3/KS4 students. Includes detailed lessons on the importance of the Nile, the social pyramid in Egypt, Egyptian health, Egyptian mythology/religion with templates for a detailed written task and an Egyptian key individuals lesson. Information hunts, group work, group role play and debates are all incorporated into the lessons.

A complete lesson on Puberty for KS3 & KS4. Two videos linked within slide show as well as venn diagram activity and the full 5 stages of puberty covered. Perfect for an hours lesson during PSHE.

A KS3 History lesson introducing the suffrage movement and women’s campaign for the vote. Students will look at sources which highlight the position of women within society and their actions as they try to force change. Questions and sources are present throughout the lesson to help challenge students.

PSHE Lesson aimed at Year 9 students on the topic of consent. Students will be given both real life and fictional examples where consent has not been given and the consequences. Students will watch a number of videos on the topic of consent; links are in the slide notes. There is a range of questions throughout the presentation which will provide more than enough work for an hours session. There is also a group activity included which puts consent into practice.

A KS3 History lesson that focuses on life in England during the time of the Anglo-Saxons. Students will investigate England pre-1066; looking at who ruled the country, how many people lived here, religion and how wealth was generated through trade. This lesson is a perfect start for students before looking at the chaotic events of 1066. There are a number of comprehension questions for students to answer at the end of the lesson.

A KS3 History lesson looking at life in Britain in the 1970s. Transport, entertainment and technology are focused upon as students investigate life post-war and what it was like for the average person in Britain. Students are given a number of tasks to complete at the end of the lesson.

An AQA GCSE Psychology lesson on Milgram’s Agency Theory from the Social Influence topic. Students will have reviewed Milgram’s Study prior to completing this lesson. Students will look at Agentic and Autonomous states as well as authority, culture and proximity. There are 3 evaluation points for the students to review before answering GCSE style questions at the end of the lesson. This lesson can be set as independent work and not just teacher led work.

A KS3 History lesson looking at life in Britain in the 1990s. Transport, entertainment and technology are focused upon as students investigate life post-war and what it was like for the average person in Britain. Students are given a number of tasks to complete at the end of the lesson.

A KS3 History lesson on the origins of trench warfare. This lesson usually stretches over 2 hours and looks at the reason behind ‘digging in’ and the features of a trench. Students will read first hand accounts of life in the trenches and the combat seen by soldiers there.

PSHE lesson designed for Year 7 students surrounding the topic of Strengths & Skills. Students will be put into groups and asked to complete tasks which aim to challenge skills and showcase their strengths. Students will complete word searches, sudoku puzzles, Maths treasure hunt, a Geography crossword, Blindfold drawing task & learning the first 10 numbers in Japanese. Students love the challenge and be sure to reward the team that acquires the most points; a bag of Haribos tends to go down well.

History lesson on Ancient Egyptian religion. Students begin by discussing religion in the UK and how it impacts on our lives today. Students are then introduced to the roles of the Egyptian temple. Students then travel around the room investigating the different gods on each information sheet (14 in total). Students will then use the differentiated template to complete an answer to the question ‘How important was religion in Ancient Egypt?’.

A KS3 History lesson centred on Irish independence. Students will look at Ireland as part of Britain before the First World War before looking at Nationalist and Unionist divisions and the Easter Rising. Students will look at sources and answer questions throughout the lesson.

A KS3 History lesson on evacuation during the Second World War. This lesson can be broken into two one-hour lessons. The first looks at the reasons for evacuation looking at first hand accounts of the process. The second looks at the experiences during evacuation, again looking at sources. Questions are asked throughout the lesson to check for understanding and develop source analysis.