This lesson covers the experiences of colonial troops in the East Africa campaign. It was designed for a Year 9 course of study on the First World War, aimed at improving the diversity of curriculum provision on this topic. It draws from a range of sources taken from the Imperial War Museum website, and includes a clip from a David Olusoga documentary. L.o. to investigate experiences of the First World War in East Africa It requires some prior knowledge about the Western Front and alliance systems. Although designed for Year 9 it is easily adaptable for older or younger students, and could be an excellent inclusion for Black History Month. Links: imperialism, scramble for Africa, First World War, Warfare through time, Western front, colonialism, empire, militarism

This lesson covers the experiences of colonial troops in from the British West Indies Regiment in the First World War. It was designed for a Year 9 course of study on the First World War, aimed at improving the diversity of curriculum provision on this topic. It draws from a range of sources taken from the Imperial War Museum website and includes independent source investigation (textual and pictorial) plus a literacy focused reading activity: reading for gist and reading for detail. L.O. To evaluate the experiences and treatment of colonial troops from the Caribbean in WW1 It requires some prior knowledge about the Western Front/broader WW1 context. Although designed for Year 9 it is easily adaptable for older or younger students, and could be an excellent inclusion for Black History Month. Links: imperialism, scramble for Africa, First World War, Warfare through time, Western front, colonialism, empire, militarism, independence movements

This lesson, entitled ‘Why did the Reds fight the Whites?’ It covers the causes of the war, and examines the relative strengths of the belligerents with a fully resourced top trumps activity, and covers the outcomes of the conflict. L.O.: To explain the outcome of the Russian Civil War

Useful as part of an enquiry into the Norman conquest and consolidation of power in the years following 1066. This lesson explores the key differences between Anglo Saxon and Norman castles, introduces a number of key words, has an interactive group activity followed by a write-up and ‘motte or not’ plenary. All fully resourced. Lesson objectives: To describe how Normans changed English settlements To explain the reasons for these changes To evaluate the strength and weaknesses of Norman settlements

This lesson, entitled: Why did the Russian people rebel in 1905? covers the reasons for unpopularity of the Tsarist government by 1905, including the Russo-Japanese war, economic problems, inequalities, failures of the Tsar. Lesson objectives: To describe the events of 1905 To evaluate reasons why the people opposed Tsarist rule

This lesson is titled: Why did Russia leave the ‘Great War’? It covers a range of short-term causes of the 1917 revolution, including Rasputin’s influence, failures of the Tsar, impact of the First World War. It builds on some prior knowledge of a) causes of WW1 b) context of Russia in the early 20th century c) events of 1905 Lesson objective: to investigate the causes of the February 1917 revolution

This booklet was designed to accompany the Small Axe drama ‘Mangrove’. There are a series of comprehension questions for a number of extracts from the film. There is also a homework source analysis task. I created this for the historic environment section of the Edexcel migration paper. PLEASE NOTE: The timings correspond to the film as it appears on BBC iplayer The film, if you haven’t seen it already, features upsetting scenes so please watch it first to determine if appropriate for your class and prepare students for what they’re about to see. It’s an excellent learning resource but a challenging watch so needs to be handled sensitively.

In this lesson, students examine the experiences of Caribbean and commonwealth migrants in Britain after the Second World War. This lesson was designed as part of my scheme of work on modern Britain for the Edexcel migration thematic study, however works particularly well as a standalone lesson and could complement any study of postwar Britain - and could be a good inclusion for a Black History Month programme of study. It features a fully resourced source worksheets with a range of primary sources and accompanying activities, plus an activity to accompany a short BBC feature on first hand testimony of Windrush era migrants. LOs: To use a range of sources to explain the experiences of Caribbean migrants in Britain To use own knowledge to evaluate the typicality of sources Includes: Empire, Windrush, Colour bar, Black communities Bristol and Brixton, discrimination, Black British History Please note that the content of this lesson addresses racism and discrimination, and the video features racist language, so must be handled sensitively and is therefore not suitable for below KS4

This lesson is entitled ‘How did the Bolsheviks seize power?’ L.o. To describe the October revolution and explain why the Bolsheviks were successful It includes a video task, fully resourced timeline activity and recap plenary

This lesson is adapted from a Pearson resource for the Migrants in Britain thematic study. The lesson examines the impact of migrants in the industrial period on Britain culturally, economically, politically, media, built environment. L.o. To evaluate the extent to which migrants impacted Britain in the industrial period Please note: this lesson requires access to the Pearson Migrants in Britain textbook

This lesson covers the key changes in Britain 1900-present regarding government, empire, rights, media, war. Curriculum links: NHS, Commonwealth, EU, refugees, human rights, Designed for the Edexcel GCSE migration paper, but adaptable for other exam boards. Features a fully resourced student-led gallery walk/scavenger hunt activity. L.O. To describe the key changes that occurred in modern Britain, and explain how they impacted migration

Lesson designed for the Edexcel Migration thematic study but adaptable for other exam boards. Main activity adapted from a Pearson resource. L.O.: To investigate the experiences of African and Indian migrants to the UK in the Industrial period To explain the role factors (such as government, empire, economic opportunity, social attitudes) played in their experiences

Designed for the Edexcel GCSE thematic Migrants in Britain study, this lesson covers the migration of Italians and Germans in the 19th century to the UK. This lesson features a short starter activity recapping a previous lesson on migrants from India and Africa, this lesson is available from my shop. L.O. To explain the reasons for migration and experiences of migrants from Italy and Germany Please note, this lesson requires access to a copy of the Pearson Edexcel Migrants in Britain textbook

This lesson covers the impact of migrants upon the culture of Early Modern England: art, language, fashion, literature, history, etc. Designed for the Edexcel GCSE migration paper, but adaptable for other exam boards/suitable for HPA Year 9. Cross-curriculum links include with art: Renaissance art techniques and styles. Features a fully resourced student-led gallery walk activity. L.O.: Explain the cultural changes introduced in early modern England by the immigrant groups

L.O.: to consolidate learning on the early modern period To compare and contrast with the medieval period This lesson is designed to consolidate the content of the early modern unit of the Edexcel Migrants in Britain thematic paper. It contains content consolidation activities plus exam question practise, featuring a model paragraph. Ideal for use before an end of unit assessment. Available in a bundle with the rest of my Early Modern migration unit, but works standalone also.

This lesson, designed for the Edexcel Migrants in Britain thematic study, focuses on 16 mark debate essay question answers. The content is Early Modern and Medieval migration.