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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.
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!
Tutor/Form time activty: Desert Island
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Tutor/Form time activty: Desert Island

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A quick 20-30 minute activity which encourages students to solve problems that may occur on a desert island. Students should be organised into groups of around 6 and given a piece of sugar paper to write down their ideas. You should set the scene and get them imagine the island. Comments are appreciated.
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".
Impact of tourism: 7 Wonders
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Impact of tourism: 7 Wonders

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Students explore the impacts of tourism by focusing on the seven wonders of the world. Detailed worksheets included for each of the seven. Can be used for group work. Comments are appreciated.
What was England like under Cromwell?
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What was England like under Cromwell?

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Students use information to explain what England was like under Cromwell. The starter encourages students to think what life would be like if the Prime Minister banned certain activities. Comments are appreciated.
British Empire & India Scheme of Work Bundle: 25 resources including an assessment
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British Empire & India Scheme of Work Bundle: 25 resources including an assessment

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This Scheme of Work designed for Key Stage 3 students explores what the Empire was, why the British wanted it and how it affected India. Included is an assessment opportunity with level descriptors and full planning sheets. Different activities have been included here to maintain engagement. These lessons have been designed to last for an hour long lesson but could easily be adapted for your own educational setting. All images have been acquired through a search engine filtered to "labelled for re-use". Comments are appreciated.
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!
How did people react to 9/11?
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How did people react to 9/11?

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Continuing to build up the September 11th resources on TES, this lesson explores people's reactions. The lesson takes student&'s through the reactions of: the public, the president, the press and film makers. I use the first 10 minutes of the 2006 film 'World Trade Centre' during this lesson. Clips can be found on Youtube. This lesson also includes a timeline activity which could be used in isolation. Comments are appreciated! :-) (911, 9-11)
Why are historians like detectives?
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Why are historians like detectives?

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This lesson should be used to introduce the subject of history. If you can acquire a bag and the actual items (or similar) this lesson can be really effective. It should allow students to see how historians work by piecing together clues to form a bigger picture. Comments are appreciated :-)
Christmas Through Time Activity Booklet: Bumper Pack.
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Christmas Through Time Activity Booklet: Bumper Pack.

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It’s always nice to give your students something Christmassy to work towards as it gets closer. I’ve updated this resource due to it’s popularity. This 10 page booklet can be printed in colour or black and white. Students can work through the different activities suggested in one go or once a week. I’ve used these resources with different ages but it would work best for lower secondary or primary school. The resources tell the Christmas story, look into traditions today and explore how Christmas was celebrated in the Tudor and Medieval period. The additional Powerpoint may also be used for other activities. Comments are appreciated. Images acquired through a search engine filtered to labelled for reuse.
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".
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!
History of Medicine Timeline
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History of Medicine Timeline

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A timeline designed for display or for student's books demonstrating the key time periods for the History of Medicine and Treatment. Easily edited should you need to. Comments are appreciated.
What is history? What is chronology?
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What is history? What is chronology?

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This lesson can be used right at the front of Y7 to introduce the ideas of chronology and significance. Simple card sort and sentence starters to encourage thinking. Comments are appreciated.
James Stuart and Witchcraft
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James Stuart and Witchcraft

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Students are encouraged to discover how superstitious James I was. They look at the stereotype of the witch and eventually review his book on demonology. Comments are appreciated.
What was the Final Solution?
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What was the Final Solution?

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Students explore the concept of the Final Solution using source cards. This powerpoint also includes photos from my visit to Auschwitz, feel free to use or not! Comments are appreciated.
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. :-)
How religious were people in the medieval period?
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How religious were people in the medieval period?

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This lesson looks into medieval ideas of heaven and hell using Doom paintings. The main task involves student's looking closely at the image using a secret picture style task. This lesson can stimulate good discussion and questions can be used to solidify understanding. Comments are appreciated.