Who was Mary I? Overview PowerPoint aimed at both KS3 (higher-ability) and KS4 to give a general overview of the main parts of Mary’s reign. This includes: A recap of Edward VI’s reign (you can find the lesson on Edward elsewhere in my shop) Edward’s ‘devise for the Succession’ and the appointment of Lady Jane Grey The actions of Mary Tudor and the Duke of Northumberland immediately before the reign of Mary Reasons why Mary’s popularity waned throughout her reign including, Persecution of Protestants Unpopularity of the Spanish marriage War with France and the loss of Calais It then finishes by asking students to judge which factor they believe to be most significant in the decline of Mary’s popularity. (Images taken from Google)

This lesson could be aimed at a high-ability KS3 group, or a KS4/GCSE group. This lesson covers a wide range of information that students will need to know for the earthquakes topic. It includes: Earth’s layers (for example, the crust and plate margins) Wegener’s theory of continental drift Key words and definitions Different types of plate boundary How earthquakes are measured Effects and human responses to earthquakes Case studies from an MEDC and an LEDC Human solutions to earthquakes There is a section at the bottom where you could add in your own exam style question (depending on your exam board) to the end of the lesson. There is also a quiz at the bottom which you could set for homework or as an exit ticket consolidation activity. (This lesson includes material from BBC Bitesize and Google Images)

For use with papers 1 + 3 (AQA A-Level Sociology) Designed as a 1 hour revision lesson. It tests and recaps the students on: Qualitative v quantitative Interpretivists v positivists validity, reliability, objectivity, and representation advantages & disadvantages of primary & secondary data The next part of the lesson is student led: in pairs or small groups they are to assess strengths and limitations of each type of data. To consolidate their learning within this lesson there is a practice exam Q at the end of the PowerPoint: ‘Outline and explain two problems of using primary qualitative methods in sociological research. (10 marks)’ There is also a mark scheme included from AQA so there is the possibility of peer-assessment within this lesson. There is an optional homework activity included also which is a quiz which tests the students’ knowledge from this lesson.

This lesson begins with an introduction to India before British arrival under the Mughals. It then focuses on early settlement of India by the British from trading stations under the EIC to territorial gains. It then discusses the reasons why Indians were unhappy with British rule by 1857 (Sepoy Rebellion). The lesson then switches to how India was governed by the British from 1858 onwards, asking the students to examine different factors such as economy, industrialisation, education, and healthcare. The students will judge whether they think British rule over India was overwhelmingly positive or negative. The lesson then asks the students to evaluate interpretations of the impact of British rule in India in line with the GCSE Edexcel History exam paper ‘Study Interpretations 1 and 2. They give different views about the impact of British rule on India. What is the main difference between these views? (4 marks)’ and also contains a miniature version of the 16 mark Q found on Edexcel paper 3 ‘How far do you agree with Interpretation 2 about the impact of British rule on India? (4 marks)’. There is an optional homework consolidation quiz at the end of the PowerPoint. This lesson can take between 1 hr to 1.5 hr depending on whether one of the source questions is used as a discussion question. Ideal for those teaching British Empire at KS3 who are currently training pupils to answer Edexcel style questions. Some information taken from Oxford AQA GCSE History and Exploring History - a pathway to Edexcel GCSE History. Some images taken from Google.

This resource includes information on the Scramble for Africa and the takeover of Egypt through the Suez Canal. The lesson is introduced through discussion activities on the European nations which took over African land. The lesson then moves on to motivations for colonising Africa and the various reasons for this, inc. religion, competition, territory, economy. Following this, there is a discussion on the attitude of Cecil Rhodes towards Africa - focusing mostly on racial motivations for colonisation. This is followed by another discussion activity on what students’ think was the most significant motivating factor for European expansion in Africa. To conclude the lesson, there is an exam practice activity which includes two sources. The current question reads ‘How useful are Sources A and B to a historian studying attitudes to European expansion in Africa?(8 marks)’ but this can be modified to suit other exam boards. This lesson was designed for a 1 hour KS3 (high-ability) lesson but can be adapted for various modules across GCSE level. This lesson uses information and images from the textbook ‘Thematic Studies, Oxford AQA GCSE History’.

9 slides of vocab quizzes with specific terminology related to the Tudors topic. More appropriate for older students as it includes advanced terminology needed for the GCSE and A-level courses on the Tudors. Slides have the terminology included, but students have to find the answers for themselves. Intended as a homework activity spanning 9 weeks (9 slides) Ideal for students aiming for high grades and need to write in a sophisticated manner.

This lesson is based on Crime from the Early Modern section of the course ‘Crime and Punishment through time 1000-present’ on the Edexcel specification. This lesson should be used in conjunction with the Pearson Edexcel GCSE History textbook as much of the content is influenced by it. This lesson was written as a tutorial lesson and so incorporates a lot of factual information about crime during the early modern era. It also offers opportunities for applying this knowledge to exam style questions found on the Edexcel GCSE. This lesson can be adapted to suit a classroom environment by practising the exam style questions based on factual information gained from this PowerPoint.

A 1-2 hour lesson containing information on Henry’s ‘Great Matter’ and the Dissolution of the Monasteries. It can be succinct and both can be covered in one lesson or you can choose to split it into two. This lesson contains information on: Why Henry wanted a divorce, and why the Pope would not allow him a divorce, key terminology match-up activity, Catholic & Protestant beliefs, roles of Thomas Cranmer and Thomas Cromwell, impacts the reformation had on the English Church, the functions of monasteries, motivations for the dissolution, and contemporary sources relating to the Dissolution of the Monasteries. Ideal for an introductory lesson at KS3 or for those studying ‘Henry VIII and his ministers’ for Edexcel GCSE.

First lesson in a scheme of work centred around ‘Power, 1500-1750’. This lesson focuses on Henry Tudor (VII). It features information on how he was able to take power and how he was able to maintain and hold onto that power once achieved. It showcases Henry’s family tree (his claim), information on those who helped him take power, the importance of certain factors in maintaining his hold on power, and an interpretation analysis of different perspectives of Henry. Ideal for a 1 hour recap lesson or introduction to Henry Tudor.

A lesson focused around how Henry VII was able to take power, and how he was able to secure power. Designed as a 1 hour tutorial lesson. Is suitable for high-ability KS3 or KS4. Featured content contains the lineage of Henry, individuals who helped him achieve power, and analysis of different interpretations of Henry,

A 1.5 hour lesson on punishment through time, aimed for the Edexcel GCSE specification. This was designed as an online tutoring lesson so is information heavy, but can be tweaked to provide handouts for students. It has examples of exam style questions which students can practice. It provides a chronological guide to the main aspects of punishment through time seen on this specification. This lesson was designed with the aid of the Pearson Edexcel textbook and student workbook.

A 1 hour lesson on Volcanoes. This lesson is appropriate for GCSE students as it relies heavily on resources from BBC Bitesize. The lesson is also appropriate for higher-ability KS3 students. Suitable for students on the AQA, OCR, and WJEC exam boards. Featured content: Types of volcanoes Magma & lava Key terminology match-up Types of plate margin Hotspots Internal structure of a volcano Volcanic arcs and belts Volcanic activity

1 hour revision lesson on the OCR Making of America GCSE topic. This lesson is also suitable for students studying the American West with Edexcel in terms of topical content. This revision lesson covers types of questions encountered on the exam paper with commentary from OCR and topical information to help the students answer the questions within the lesson. It features topical content on: the causes of the American Civil War, the impact of railroads, migration to the West, and the destruction of buffalo herds and the impact this had on Native Americans. Images taken from Google.

A 1 hour lesson designed to help students understand the interpretation question (section A) in the Unit 3 component. This lesson features topical content on the Civil Rights module as part of OCR unit 3.

1 hour lesson designed for the Crime & Punishment module of the Edexcel specification. This lesson includes information taken from the Edexcel revision guide. It specifically focuses on similarity and difference in law enforcement and change and continuity in law enforcement over a 1000 year period. Designed as a revision lesson.

A 1 hour lesson on section B exam practice and ‘Threats to Henry VII’s Rule’. Very detailed PowerPoint on each individual threat. Much of the material is taken from the Access to History book - The Wars of the Roses and Henry VII.

A 1 hour lesson designed as a refresher for pupils who have studied Rivers, Biomes, Weather, and Coasts. A range of activities included

A 1 hour lesson designed for KS3 on weather - with a specific focus on UK weather. Contains a range of activities. Some images and text taken from BBC Bitesize and MetOffice.gov.uk

A 1 hour lesson consisting of an overview of the OCR A-Level component ‘England 1485-1558: The Early Tudors’. Introduction to the Tudors paper; main body of lesson is focused around how to break down Section A of the paper (source work). Features sample questions and sources taken from previous OCR papers.

KS3 Geography 1 hour lesson on favelas. Some material adapted, and some images taken from other resources on TES.