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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.
What big issues affect the world today? Campaign for poverty, child soldiers, slavery.
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What big issues affect the world today? Campaign for poverty, child soldiers, slavery.

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In this lesson students explore some of the big issues that affect our world today. Students are encouraging to think about what wealthy countries can do to support and tackle these issues such as: child soldiers, modern slavery and torture. After exploring some of the issues students are encouraged to design a campaign in order to raise awareness. I have attached some example work in a photograph here. Great for the end of term or form time! Pictures acquired through a search engine filtered to "labelled for re-use". Enjoy!
1066 Battle of Hastings Tarsia Revision Puzzle
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1066 Battle of Hastings Tarsia Revision Puzzle

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This Tarsia puzzle covers the broad theme of 1066. This includes the reason why people were push and pulled to England up to the Battle of Hastings. I made this tarsia to allow students to revise a classic Battle of Hastings assessment. Could be used for GCSE specs if required. A Tarsia puzzle requires students to match up sides of triangles to form a hexagonal shape. They are brilliant for revision and get students to think hard. I use these at the starts of ends of lessons and they can take 10-20 minutes depending on your class's confidence in the material. All materials are provided here including student instructions, student puzzle pieces and teacher answers. All images have been acquired through a search engine filtered to labelled for re-use. Enjoy!
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".
What were medical conditions like in WW1?
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What were medical conditions like in WW1?

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In this lesson students begin to explore the nature of warfare and medical conditions in World War One. They consider a piece of fictional text as a representation and then use a video clip and information to develop their contextual understanding. Excellent for old and new spec Edexcel. Images were acquired through a search engine filtered to "labelled for re-use".
Subject overviews for KS4 and KS5. Great for open evenings and parents!
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Subject overviews for KS4 and KS5. Great for open evenings and parents!

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These two information leaflets have been designed to provide both parents and students with an understanding of what is expected from history GCSE and A-level. These have been designed for my current specification but you could easily swap modules out if yours differ. Images acquired through a search engine filtered to "labelled for re-use".
Homework project for Edexcel A-Level History Paper 1 - Stuarts
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Homework project for Edexcel A-Level History Paper 1 - Stuarts

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This homework was designed for students to complete before Y12 or just at the start. It complements Edexcel's Paper 1: Conflict, Revolution and Settlement. There are lots of tasks here to keep them busy which will help to develop their contextual understanding before beginning the course. Images have been acquired through a search engine filtered to "labelled for re-use".
King John Interpretations
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King John Interpretations

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In this lesson student’s challenge the interpretation that King John should be remembered as GOOD King John. Students first are introduced to the idea posed by a historian, then, students watch a clip before collecting evidence themselves. At the end of the lesson, the students create a tweet to challenge or support the statement posed. Excellent to get students thinking about how opinions are formed.
William's Wars: Nine Years War for Edexcel Paper 1 Stuarts A-level.
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William's Wars: Nine Years War for Edexcel Paper 1 Stuarts A-level.

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In this lesson, students develop their understanding of the context of the Nine Years War. This lesson should be supported by the Edexcel Pearson Textbook designed for Paper 1 (ISBN 9781447985327). Images acquired through a search engine filtered to "labelled for re-use". If you have questions then please use the comment function below.
Did William's Wars cause a financial revolution? Stuarts A-level Paper 1 Edexcel.
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Did William's Wars cause a financial revolution? Stuarts A-level Paper 1 Edexcel.

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In this lesson, students consider whether William's Wars caused a financial revolution or not. Whilst also considering the historical example, students are encouraged to consider what modern day MPs spend their money on and how this is justified. This lesson should be supported by the Edexcel Pearson Textbook designed for Paper 1 (ISBN 9781447985327). Images acquired through a search engine filtered to "labelled for re-use". If you have questions then please use the comment function below.
Why did relations between the Grand Alliance start to fall apart?
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Why did relations between the Grand Alliance start to fall apart?

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This lesson should be taught after students have researched the initial conferences in the 1940s. In this lesson students recap the events of the conferences at Tehran, Yalta and Potsdam. They then begin to consider the impacts of the development, testing and use of the atomic bomb. Plenty here to keep students busy and 2 video clip links are included to extend student understanding. Taught as part of the Edexcel History 9-1 course.
What made 9/11 so shocking?
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What made 9/11 so shocking?

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There aren’t many September 11th lessons out there so here’s one! Now updated to include newer sliders and embedded clip. The main objective is for students to gauge how ‘complete’ a BBC news clip is. The PowerPoint includes task descriptions but please ask if you can’t follow the lesson. The bottom of the posters should be folded up so that you can reveal the answers! You choose the plenary. If you know of a short clip which was produced a little after the event that would be useful. Any comments are appreciated! :-) Images acquired through a search engine filtered to “labelled for reuse” BBC own the copyright to the clip in the link. I’ve been observed in this lesson and graded as outstanding so hopefully this works for you too. (911, 9-11)
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".
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".
Medicine Through Time Revision Tarsia
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Medicine Through Time Revision Tarsia

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This Tarsia puzzle covers the topic of the Medicine Through Time. This puzzle covers aspects of a range of time periods. Great for 9-1 GCSE revision and intervention sessions. A Tarsia puzzle requires students to match up sides of triangles to form a hexagonal shape. They are brilliant for revision and get students to think hard. I use these at the starts of ends of lessons and they can take 10-20 minutes depending on your class’s confidence in the material. All materials are provided here including student instructions, student puzzle pieces and teacher answers. All images have been acquired through a search engine filtered to labelled for re-use. Enjoy!
Elizabeth Plots and Revolts Revision Tarsia Puzzle
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Elizabeth Plots and Revolts Revision Tarsia Puzzle

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This Tarsia puzzle covers the theme of Elizabethan England - Plots and Revolts at home. Great for 9-1 GCSE revision and intervention sessions. Made for Edexcel but I'm sure it fits other exam board specs. A Tarsia puzzle requires students to match up sides of triangles to form a hexagonal shape. They are brilliant for revision and get students to think hard. I use these at the starts of ends of lessons and they can take 10-20 minutes depending on your class's confidence in the material. All materials are provided here including student instructions, student puzzle pieces and teacher answers. All images have been acquired through a search engine filtered to labelled for re-use. Enjoy!
Life in Nazi Germany Revision Tarsia Puzzle
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Life in Nazi Germany Revision Tarsia Puzzle

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This Tarsia puzzle covers the theme of the Life in Nazi Germany. It was specifically designed for GCSE revision and would be suitable for many of the exam boards. Great for revision and intervention sessions. A Tarsia puzzle requires students to match up sides of triangles to form a hexagonal shape. They are brilliant for revision and get students to think hard. I use these at the starts of ends of lessons and they can take 10-20 minutes depending on your class's confidence in the material. All materials are provided here including student instructions, student puzzle pieces and teacher answers. All images have been acquired through a search engine filtered to labelled for re-use. Enjoy!
Public Health 1500-1750 Renaissance double lesson pack
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Public Health 1500-1750 Renaissance double lesson pack

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These two lessons explore public health in the period 1500-1750. Students first explore the Great Plague of 1665 and then take a more broad approach. There are some stand alone activites here but these lessons are best support by the Edexcel Medicine Through Time textbook (new edition of 2013). These lessons are ready to use. Images acquired through wikipedia and therefore hold a creative commons license.
Elizabethan England Tarsia Revision Puzzle
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Elizabethan England Tarsia Revision Puzzle

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This Tarsia puzzle covers the theme of the Elizabethan England. More specifically Edexcel's topic 1. Great for 9-1 GCSE revision and intervention sessions. A Tarsia puzzle requires students to match up sides of triangles to form a hexagonal shape. They are brilliant for revision and get students to think hard. I use these at the starts of ends of lessons and they can take 10-20 minutes depending on your class's confidence in the material. All materials are provided here including student instructions, student puzzle pieces and teacher answers. All images have been acquired through a search engine filtered to labelled for re-use. Enjoy!
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".
Vietnam War Revision Tarsia
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Vietnam War Revision Tarsia

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This Tarsia puzzle covers the theme of the Vietnam War. Great for GCSE/A-level revision and intervention sessions. A Tarsia puzzle requires students to match up sides of triangles to form a hexagonal shape. They are brilliant for revision and get students to think hard. I use these at the starts of ends of lessons and they can take 10-20 minutes depending on your class's confidence in the material. All materials are provided here including student instructions, student puzzle pieces and teacher answers. All images have been acquired through a search engine filtered to labelled for re-use. Enjoy!