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All of my resources have been used in my own classroom. My resources are designed to be easy to use and understand by anyone. I use a student friendly font and backgrounds designed to reduce glare so that all students can access the materials.

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All of my resources have been used in my own classroom. My resources are designed to be easy to use and understand by anyone. I use a student friendly font and backgrounds designed to reduce glare so that all students can access the materials.
How has power over people changed over time?
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How has power over people changed over time?

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In this lesson students use coins to explore the changing nature of monarchy, parliament and democracy. Students explore a number of different coins from medieval period right up until the present day in order to make inferences. During the plenary students are encouraged to make their own coin which symbolises Britain today. Full resources and a lesson plan are included. This lesson was used during an interview for the position of Teacher of History - it went well! Images acquired through a search engine filtered to "labelled for reuse". Comments are appreciated!
Which weapon was most effective in World War One?
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Which weapon was most effective in World War One?

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In this lesson students challenge the History Channel and decide which weapon they believe was most effective in WW1. The lesson plan is attached but feel free to ask questions should you have any. Please note publisher document may contain two pages. Writing frame can be used for SEN students. Comments are appreciated :-) Thanks to the History Channel for the clip which is used in line with their fair usage policy. Images were located using a search engine filtered to "labelled for resuse".
American West GCSE Edexcel Literacy Mat
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American West GCSE Edexcel Literacy Mat

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This literacy mat can be used to support students throughout their GCSE. It demonstrates the big picture of the American West and includes key people and events. It contains lots of key information and advice which will help develop independence. This could even be blown up for display. I know that many department budgets are restrained so I have included a black and white version too.
Commemorating the slave trade and abolition
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Commemorating the slave trade and abolition

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In this lesson students research different methods of commemorating the slave trade and abolition before designing their own. A marketplace type activity develops student understanding and planning sheets are provided to support. Great for a last lesson within a scheme of work on the Slave Trade or for Black History Month. All images acquired through a search engine filterted to images with a creative commons license. Other images used in line with Microsoft clipart policy.
What sort of man was Oliver Cromwell? Stuarts A-level/GCSE
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What sort of man was Oliver Cromwell? Stuarts A-level/GCSE

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This lesson explores the leadership qualities demonstrated by Oliver Cromwell. Students start by exploring a source in depth in pairs and then independently before moving on to consider a range of interpretations. All resources are provided her for an hour's work. This lesson was planned for Y12 Students but could be differentiated further to support younger students. Comments are appreciated :-) References have been made to the books used and images have been acquired through a search engine filtered to "labelled for reuse".
Who was Florence Nightingale and what impact did she make? Medicine GCSE
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Who was Florence Nightingale and what impact did she make? Medicine GCSE

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This resource was planned for Edexcel's medicine through time course however it could easily be adapted to suit other boards or lower year groups. Students go through a range of activities to gather and secure their knowledge of Nightingale. Independence is encouraged and students have to work hard to complete all activities within the hour. I use both the Edexcel endorsed brown textbook and the older Edexcel blue and white Dawson textbook in my medicine classes. All images acquired through a search engine filtered to "labelled for re-use" Any questions please do ask. Comments are appreciated :-)
American West GCSE Revision and Enrichment Pack
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American West GCSE Revision and Enrichment Pack

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These resources can be used to aid revision and course enrichment for your GCSE students. There's a mixed bag covering a range of topics. The two knowledge tests are really good for securing precise knowledge which is what Edexcel seem to want in their new reformed GCSE. I teach to Edexcel spec but I am sure that the information crosses into other exam boards. Images have been acquired through a search engine filtered to "labelled for re-use". Comments are appreciated.
Hospitals from Roman to Renaissance Edexcel Medicine
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Hospitals from Roman to Renaissance Edexcel Medicine

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You will require textbooks for this lesson! Textbooks used were the white and blue Dawson textbook and the brown Edexcel endorsed textbook (new 2013 edition). This lesson encourages students to explore change and continuity across three time periods: Roman, Middle Ages and the Renaissance. Students use the focus of hospitals to recap ideas about treatment, doctors, medicines and change and continuity. The homework is designed to practice for Q1 of the Edexcel Medicine Through Time paper. All resources provided for an hour's lesson, great for independent learning and discussion. You will need to change teacher name to your own and the due date of HW. Images acquired through a search engine filtered to "labelled for re-use"
Act of Settlement, Bill of Rights and Magna Carta - Stuart A-level
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Act of Settlement, Bill of Rights and Magna Carta - Stuart A-level

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In this lesson students explore the significance of the Act of Settlement, The Bill of Rights and the Magna Carta. Comparisons are drawn in order to gauge the impact of these events. All resources provided for a hour's lesson. This was taught to Y12 as part of Edexcel's Conflict, Revolution and Settlement course. Comments are appreciated. All images were acquired through a search engine filtered to "labelled for re-use".
Stuart Economy: Cloth Trade and London Expansion - Double Lesson Pack for A-level
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Stuart Economy: Cloth Trade and London Expansion - Double Lesson Pack for A-level

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There are some aspects to the new Edexcel A-level course covering Stuart Britain which are a little dull. These two lessons are designed the make the content a little more engaging! In lesson one, students work as candidates for the apprentice to pitch an idea for a cloth trade business. It's brilliant for independent learning! The second lesson explores the economic importance of London during the 17th century. Images have been acquired through a search engine filtered to "labelled for re-use". The homework extract is taken from Yale University's Open Courses. Any questions please do contact me via twitter! My students loved these resources and I hope you do too!
How did WIlliam use the Feudal System?
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How did WIlliam use the Feudal System?

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Lego figures help to make the Feudal System a little less complex. Through reinforcing the idea of a hirearchy students begin to understand what the feudal system was and how it helped William control England. The script activity involves selected students ripping up A3 paper and dividing it amongst the class. If you have questions please ask! Comments are much appreciated :-) Images acquired through a search engine fitlered to "labelled for resuse".
How did the government deal with total war?
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How did the government deal with total war?

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In this lesson students take on the role as advisors to the government. They assess the issues which are caused by war and begin to suggest solutions. Lesson plan included and audio clips as required. Comments are appreciated.
How did people worship God in the Stuart period? Stuart A-level
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How did people worship God in the Stuart period? Stuart A-level

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In this lesson students explore the religious context behind Stuart rule. Students begin by exploring the religious impact of the key Tudor monarchs before exploring how different people viewed religion during the 1600s. Students take on the role of characters to explore people's thoughts, feelings and ideas. Homework task provided. Enough resources here for an hour's lesson. Comments are appreciated. Images have been acquired through a search engine filtered to "labelled for re-use".
History Classroom Display Materials
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History Classroom Display Materials

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I've used these resources to create a "History of the World" display and a giant "Lego Timeline". All you need is some backing paper and ideally a world map. These materials were used to make the display shown in the photograph assigned to my TES shop. Images acquired through a search engine filtered to "labelled for re-use".
Transformation of Surgery GCSE - 2 lesson pack!
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Transformation of Surgery GCSE - 2 lesson pack!

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These lessons were designed as an introduction to the Surgery unit for Edexcel but could easily be adapted for other exam boards. Students explore how surgery has changed using source images and consider how Blood, Infection and Pain could affect surgery. The lessons have relevant resources for both teacher and students and should explain themselves. There are links here to the documentary "Blood and Guts: A history of surgery" but these don't have to be used. You could also support these lessons with the blue and white Dawson textbook or the Edexcel endorsed brown textbook (2013) edition. Images have been acquired through a search engine filtered to "labelled for re-use" Comments are appreciated.
Where did Homesteaders live? Sod House lesson PLUS homework
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Where did Homesteaders live? Sod House lesson PLUS homework

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In this lesson students explore the reasons why homesteaders built sod houses. Students work in groups to design houses which are suited to the Great Plains. All resources and a lesson plan provided for an hour's lesson. This lesson was planned for an Appraisal observation and contains a range of activities to keep students engaged and motivated. Images have been acquired through a search engine filtered to "labelled for re-use".
KS3 Assessment - Women campaigning for the vote. Double lesson pack!
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KS3 Assessment - Women campaigning for the vote. Double lesson pack!

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This is a KS3 assessment planned for Y8 students. Students are presented with two sources and they are expected to draw out similarities and differences in order to assess how far the sources agree. Excellent preparation for GCSE and beyond! Video clips are built in, so that students can recap knowledge. This should take place after contextual lessons about the Suffragettes and Suffragists. Any questions please comment :-) Images have been acquired through a search engine filtered to "labelled for reuse".
What were workhouses really like?
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What were workhouses really like?

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I posted these sources up around the room for students to collect information from. This task was designed to provide context to support and assessment on the workhouses. Comments are appreciated. :-)