This lessons were created for AQA A Level history unit 1C, but can be used for any post 16 study of the Tudors. It is a two part lesson considering historical arguments regarding Thomas Wolsey. Part 1: An enquiry into whether Thomas Wolsey served himself or the king Part 2: A historiographical debate into whether or not Wolsey was responsible for his own downfall It provides students with the opportunities to study different historical interpretations and reach judgments in preparation for both essay writing and historical interpretation questions.

These lessons were created for AQA history A Level unit 1C, however can be used for any post 16 study of the Tudors. There are about 5 or 6x 1 hour lessons included in this power point, and they provide the opportunity for historical investigation into the three distinct periods of Henry VIII’s foreign policy and his attempts to secure the succession. It contains a variety of teacher led and student led learning opportunities culminating in a judgment regarding the success of Henry VIII’s foreign policy.

This is the fourth lesson in a mini scheme of learning which addresses KS2-3 transition in history, and is a follow up to a baseline assessment (also available) aimed at ensuring that students are equipped with the correct skills from the outset to successfully approach KS3 history. This lesson ensures that students can use sources to carry out an invesigation, and is the second part of the ‘what’ of history. The rest of the lessons are also available.

This resource contains 3 quizzes and word searches on Year 8 topics. The students have to find the words by filling in the gaps using their historical knowledge, and then locate them on the grid. The resource contains 3 quizzes/word searches: The First World War The Second World War The Cold War There are also 3 differentiated searches for lower prior attaining students where the letter at the beginning of each word is highlighted in the grid so that this becomes more of a heads and tails activity. I have found using these useful revision/extension/remote learning resources. It is also useful for GCSE knowledge revision.

This quiz/word search is a useful tutorial activity or starter/plenary for a history lesson to celebrate black history month. Students have to identify 15 key people who have contributed to black history from clues, and then they have to find their names in a word search. It takes about 20-30 minutes to complete.

This lesson covers the case study for key topic 1 for the new EDEXCEL GCSE History breadth study Migrants in Britain. It looks at the city of York under the Vikings. This contain all of the knowledge that students need for the exam; a practice causation question, and opportunities for discussion and evaluation throughout. This case study should be taught at the end of key topic 1 - Migration in Medieval England. If all activities are covered the duration of the lesson will be 2 hours. Suitable for all ability groups. The whole of key topic 1 and a work/examination practice booklet are available.

This booklet complements the scheme of learning on ‘What is History?’ also available. It can also be used as a stand alone resource. The work booklet focuses on the skills needed for a successful transition from Year 6 to 7 in history and considers the discipline of history through sources; interpretations; chronology and other second order concepts. All of the necessary information is in the booklet/activities/spaces for students to write. This is a very useful resource either to use in class or for students working from home or for holiday work. Duration 6 x 1 hour lessons/independent learning. The booklet contains 34 pages and can either be used as a hard copy or online.

This is the eleventh lesson for the Elizabeth I section for the A level unit on the Mid Tudors and Elizabeth. It analyses overseas trade during the reign of Elizabeth, and is the first in a 3 lesson bundle (also available) on Elizabethan foreign policy. The lesson is taught through using a range of activities and key terms necessary for success at A Level. It can be taught using any A Level approved textbook, but can also be taught without as it is fully resourced and would only require access to online resources without a textbook… Duration: 2 hours

This power point contains pre-examination revision activities and presentation for Edexcel GCSE History Weimar and nazi Germany Key Topic 3. It is easy to teach; allows content and skills to be practised at the same time and is a useful revision tool for teachers’ to deliver in the lessons leading up to the examination. Duration: 2 hours approx

This is the 7th lesson for Key Topic 2, A level democracies and dictatorships in Germany. It focuses on economic recovery in Nazi Germany with a focus on the work of economist Schacht. The powerpoint contains all of the resources, however a text book is useful. Tasks are built in and involve research; analysis of statistics and evaluating the success of Schacht’s policies. Duration: 1 hour

This is the 8th lesson for Key Topic 2, A level democracies and dictatorships in Germany. It focuses on The Four Year Plans and the work of Goring. It considers how the Nazi economy became politicised and evaluates the historiography of the nature of the Nazi economy. The powerpoint contains all of the resources, however a text book is useful. Tasks focus mainly on interpretations of history. Duration: 1 hour

This lesson is the second lesson for the new GCSE breadth study - Migrants in Britain, and it continues the analysis of causes of migration in the Medieval Era, with a focus on Jewish migration. Students will learn: About the effects of the Diaspora The role of the Jewish community as money lenders and the reasons for William I’s invitation How Jewish migration started to move outside London Students will draw on their understanding of how to write a 4 mark answer from last lesson, and will watch a clip about how well the Jews settled in England, and anti-semitism at the time. A work booklet containing sample questions; sample answers and examination technique tips and advice for this course is also available. Duration: 1 hour

This resource was created for the American Dream unit at A level although can be used for any post 16 lesson on President Nixon. It investigates Nixon’s economic and social policy and links both to how he got re-elected in 1972. It contains key terms; tasks and research. This would probably take 2 lessons to teach.

This resource has been created for either key stage 2 students transitioning to secondary school, or key stage 1 students moving into middle school. It has a humanities theme and contains tasks; ice-breakers and games to help the students relax; build confidence and make relationships while they learn. It begins with an ice-breaker. The students then learn about chronology - a paper task in pairs, and then a challenge where they have to move around the room talking to each other. It end with a geography and RE game where again all of the new students can learn about each other. You will need about an hour to do all of the activities, however some can be cut out if time does not permit.