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Welcome to History Hacks, where history comes alive! 🌟 Discover expertly crafted GCSE and KS3 history lessons meticulously designed by a qualified history teacher with a passion for education. Dive into ann engaging curriculum that not only covers all the key skills and disciplinary knowledge required by Edexcel but also sparks creativity and excitement in every student. From captivating storytelling to interactive activities, my lessons are tailored to make history a thrilling adventure.

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Welcome to History Hacks, where history comes alive! 🌟 Discover expertly crafted GCSE and KS3 history lessons meticulously designed by a qualified history teacher with a passion for education. Dive into ann engaging curriculum that not only covers all the key skills and disciplinary knowledge required by Edexcel but also sparks creativity and excitement in every student. From captivating storytelling to interactive activities, my lessons are tailored to make history a thrilling adventure.
The Munich Putsch
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The Munich Putsch

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First time lucky? Nah… Use this lesson to construct a narrative of Hitler’s ‘Beer Hall Putsch’ and then analyse the consequences - was there really some good in this? Lesson 07/24
Anglo Saxon England
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Anglo Saxon England

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Lesson designed to give contextual knowledge to the Saxons. Task include: Source analysis (the ‘Groans of the Britons’ letter). Hengist and Horsa story comprehension. Reason for Saxon invasions/migrations. Exploration of life through Sutton Hoo artefacts Exploration of the Heptarchy.
EDEXCEL GCSE 9-1 Weimar & Nazi Germany (Complete SOW 2 of 2)
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EDEXCEL GCSE 9-1 Weimar & Nazi Germany (Complete SOW 2 of 2)

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Track the establishment of Facism in Germany through this 14 lesson bundle. Combined with part 1 (Weimar Germany) this scheme provides a comprehensive evaluation of rise and consolidation of the Third Reich. Lesson order: Rise in Nazi Support Hitler’s Rise to Power (1) Hitler’s Rise to Power (2) The Reichstag Fire The Enabling Act The Night of the Long Knives The Nazi Police State Minorities in Nazi Germany Nazi Church Policies Nazi Culture Women in Nazi Germany Youth in Nazi Germany Nazi Economics The German Resistance
Transportation to Australia
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Transportation to Australia

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For Edexcel GCSE Crime & Punishment. Focus on the introduction of large scale transportation as a punishment. To include: Mapping of the reasons for it’s use Source inference for punishments in the colonies. Story of the Tolpuddle Martyrs (literacy focus) Story board of causes, events and consequences of Tolpuddle.
Power of Kings
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Power of Kings

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Power & Democracy SOW - Lesson 1/3 Ever wanted to explore how the powers kings possessed altered between 1066 and 1603? Well… look no further here it is, a comprehensive(ish) look at this very topic. Lesson includes: Revision focused tasks on 1066 and Norman Feudalism Analysis of Harrying of the North. Comparison of contemporary and medieval monarchs Explanation and evaluation of reactions to Break with Rome, Plenary focus on who held power in which eras? Lesson designed for KS3 - can be used to support KS4.
Edgar the Aethling
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Edgar the Aethling

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066 Scheme of Work - Lesson 5/5 *Ever wanted a filler lesson to plug the gap after the Battle of Hastings? Well - here it is. A lesson entirely focused on the years most forgotten contender… Edgar. Use this lesson to shed light on Edgar’s story through pictures and inferences. * Lesson Includes: Recall of Edgar’s claim Story telling of Edgar’s life Dual-Coding illustration task Evaluative plenary - book blurb to Edgar’s tale. Lesson designed for KS3
The Berlin Wall
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The Berlin Wall

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Get to know the ins and outs of the Berlin Wall, from construction to methods of escaping it. By the end, students should understand Khrushchev’s motivation, the US reaction and consequences for Berliners. Lesson 7/16
The Berlin Airlift
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The Berlin Airlift

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Construct a narrative of the Berlin Crisis 1948-49 through this lesson. Using comprehension, stretch/ challenge and evidence judgements students will gain a clearly break down of the events of the Berlin Airlift and its significance in rising Cold War Tensions. Lesson 4/16
Literacy Homework Booklet
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Literacy Homework Booklet

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Streamline your homework policy - and keep Ofsted happy, with this three part and six term Homework booklet.Making use of the Durrington Research School methods and the Six Principles the aim here is to ensure understanding of key words and terminology within your areas of study. How to use: Task 1 - First choose your key works (I go for six) - these can be typed into the booklet in advance or have students write them in. These can be learned as spelling with test in class. (I usually make sure 5 are subject and 1 is exam related - see examples). Task 2 - Use the four included Key Word cards to define four of the key words you have chose, Including, definition, use in a sentence and image. Task 3 - Using all six words have the students write a philological paragraph to explain the topic using their wider understanding of language and key terms. Tip: We use separate assessment books. I keep HW booklets there and mark once a term when I look at assessments.
Key Word Cards
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Key Word Cards

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Based on the Durrington Research School CPD session. These cards are designed to dual code the key terms of your learning. How to use: Write word in middle Define in own words use in a sentence and draw an image to illustrate Differentiated included (only two on a sheet and larger)
Historical Literacy Display
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Historical Literacy Display

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Part 1 - Display used in classroom to explain methods for explaining longer mark EDEXCEL GCSE questions. Part 2 - Series of key terms and subject specific words to aid students in recognition of spelling and use of language. (Specific to: Weimar & Nazi Germany, Crime & Punishment, Henry VIII & His Ministers and The Cold War).
The Cold War Arms Race
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The Cold War Arms Race

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From Hiroshima to ICBM’s this lesson is designed to give students the knowledge to understand the key developments of the arms race, and the exam skills to put it into actions. Focus includes: Hiroshima, development of nuclear weapons, the space race and formations of alliances. A small nod to Korea is added to broaden student knowledge. Lesson 05/16
Cover Work - Murder of Thomas Beckett
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Cover Work - Murder of Thomas Beckett

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Cover work sucks right? Well this’ll make it easy. Set this to give you students a thorough breakdown of the reason for and events of Thomas Beckett’s murder in Canterbury Cathedral. Tasks: Students to read the text (as class or individual) for literacy focus. Students complete comprehension questions for understanding A choice of two creative tasks - thus nullifying the age old “I’ve done it all init”…
Wolsey's Reforms
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Wolsey's Reforms

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Get to grips with the judicial, economic and social reforms of Cardinal Wolsey. Students will complete a ‘journal’ of reforms to keep it all nice and tidy. Each set of reforms will be analysed and tied together with an exam question. lesson 03/15
The Break with Rome
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The Break with Rome

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The original BREXIT back in 1536… that’s a story to tell right? Use this fully resourced lesson to explore the personal and wider causes behind the Break with Rome and begin to consider the consequences., Lesson 10/15
Highwayman
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Highwayman

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For Edexcel GCSE Crime & Punishment. Focus on changing nature of crime. To include: Casestudies of Highwayman, Smuggling and Poaching. Comprehension tasks and flow diagram to complete. Exam style q.
Modern Terrorism & Smuggling
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Modern Terrorism & Smuggling

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Part of Edexcel GCSE Crime and Punishment Lesson focus to evaluate terrorism and smuggling as crimes in the modern age. Tasks include: Defining the key terms. Explanations of International & Right Wing terrorism as well as other forms and a specific focus on IRA and UDF actions in Northern Ireland. Evaluation of change and continuity with modern smuggling. Exam style question.
Modern Crime and Punishment.
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Modern Crime and Punishment.

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Part of Edexcel GCSE Crime and Punishment Lesson focus to evaluate how & why attitudes to some crimes have changed in the modern age. Tasks include: Dates guessing starter. Evaluation of changing attitudes towards race, gender and sexuality in Britain. Explanation of changing laws on domestic violence and drug use. Extra own knowledge segments to promote discussion - county lines and Aids Crisis. Final task exploring continuity and change over time.
Police Reform
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Police Reform

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For Edexcel GCSE Crime & Punishment. Lesson to focus on the changes made to policing as an overview. To include: Overview of Bow Street Runners and early Metropolitan Police Opposition to reforms. Reason for slow change. Source analysis.
Battle of Stamford Bridge
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Battle of Stamford Bridge

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Dive into the dramatic world of 1066 with this meticulously crafted lesson on the Battle of Stamford Bridge. Designed to captivate and challenge students, this resource provides a comprehensive exploration of the weapons, military strategies, and pivotal events of the era. What’s Inside:     •    Dynamic Narratives: Gripping stories bring the battles of Fulford Gate and Stamford Bridge to life, immersing students in the tension and stakes of 1066.     •    Interactive Embedded Tasks: Seamlessly woven into the narratives, these activities engage students in critical thinking, historical analysis, and hands-on exploration of the era’s warfare and strategy.     •    Exit Ticket Challenges: Thought-provoking questions and evaluation prompts encourage students to reflect, analyze, and articulate their understanding of the events and their significance.