25 years of experience as Assistnt Head; Head of Humanities and AST for history.
Resources generally for KS3-KS5 history, some that can be used as English resources, and some politics/citizenship resources
25 years of experience as Assistnt Head; Head of Humanities and AST for history.
Resources generally for KS3-KS5 history, some that can be used as English resources, and some politics/citizenship resources
This bundle contains 13 lessons needed to teach the first key topic for the new GCSE Migrants in Britain Breadth Study. There is one lesson each on the causes of migration; the experiences of migrants and the impact of migrants based on Vikings; Normans; Jews and European migrants. There is also a lesson on the Case Study, York under the Vikings for key topic 1.
Each lesson is an hour long (Case Study 2 hours), and contains all of the knowledge and skills needed for success at GCSE. The activities are varied and focused mainly on AOs 1 and 2 as required by this part of the unit. However there are also some elements of AO3 and 4 as skills practice.
Based on Pearson text book, however created and resourced in a way that no text book is needed.
This bundle also contains a 79 page workbook (space for answers included) which is aimed at helping students understand the assessment requirements for the new EDEXCEL Migrants in Britain breadth study.
It contains:
A course outline
The EDEXCEL generic mark scheme for reference
Instructions on how to answer each question type with explanations of the AOs and how to gain the marks for each
A sample answer for each question-type with commentary on where the marks are gained
Practice questions for each question type (8 for questions 1 and 3, and 4 for questions 2; 4 and 5/6)
A glossary area where students can record key terminology with definitions to help maximise SPaG marks
This can be used as a single document to keep all assessments together and it addresses the lack of sample questions available for the new option. It can also be used as evidence for predicted grades (or TAGs if that becomes necessary).
Printing costs can be reduced by either sharing with students online, or by removing the pages for writing and asking students to write the answers in their books.
This is the first lesson of the a Level Civil Rights Unit on women. It explores the position of women in the US between 1865-1914 and contains varied activities/examination practice to support maximising success at GCSE. An A Level textbook is ideal, however not a necessity.
Duration: 1 hour plus homework.
Fully resourced to enable effective delivery
This lesson is the second lesson for KT2 for the new GCSE breadth study - Migrants in Britain, and it analyses the causes of migration in the Early Modern Era, with a focus on the Jews.
Students will learn:
Why they came to England
An understanding of push and pull factors
How they settled
Students will watch short clips outlining causation and will start looking at a 4 mark similarities and differences question, which will be modeled and then peer assessed.
A work booklet containing sample questions; sample answers and examination technique tips and advice for this course is also available.
Duration: 1 hour
This bundle contains 3 lessons which consider the causes of different groups of migrants in Early Modern England.
Lesson 1 - Huguenot and Palatine Migration
Lesson 2 - Jewish migration
Lesson 3 - Indian and African migration.
All lessons are fully resourced. Although a textbook is useful, it is not essential.
This lesson is the first lesson for KT2 for the new GCSE breadth study - Migrants in Britain, and it analyses the experiences of migrants in the Early Modern Era, with a focus on the experiences of the Jews and the gypsies.
A work booklet containing sample questions; sample answers and examination technique tips and advice for this course is also available.
Duration: 1 hour
This bundle has been created for the teaching of the first 4 Tudor Monarchs with specific focus on interpretations of history. It contains about 80 hours of learning, and no further planning for these lessons would be needed apart from adaptation to individual needs.
It was created for AQA Unit 1C, but can be used for any post 16 study of the Tudors.
This is the first lesson of a short key stage 3 unit focusing on how William I consolidated power after his victory at Hastings. This lesson looks at the building of Motte and Bailey Castles.
All resources incorporated into the power point
Activities include:
Evaluating the use of castles to create and fear
Identifying and matching parts of a castle
The advantages and disadvantages of Motte and Bailey castles
Considering and explaining the location of castles
Duration: 1 hour
This scheme of work for Key Stage 3 contains 12 lessons and is broken into 3 parts:
THE NORMAN CONQUEST:
LESSON 1 - THREE MEN AND ONE CROWN
LESSON 2 - KING HAROLD’S DILEMMA
LESSON 3 - THE BATTLE OF HASTINGS
LESSON 4 - MINI SOURCE ASSESSMENT
WILLIAM’S CONSOLIDATION OF POWER
LESSON 1 - BUILDING CASTLES
LESSON 2 - THE FEUDAL SYSTEM
LESSON 3 - TERROR
LESSON 4 - THE DOMESDAY BOOK
LIFE IN NORMAN ENGLAND
LESSON 1 - THE LEGAL SYSTEM
LESSON 2 - LIFE ON THE MANOR
LESSON 3 - THE CHURCH
LESSON 4 - END OF UNIT WHOLE CLASS QUIZ AND HOMEWORK WORD SEARCH
The main conceptual focus of the unit is change and continuity. Activities and resources are contained within.
Duration - One whole half term (12 x 1 hour)
This is the fifth lesson of a key stage 3 unit of work based on the enquiry: Was Martin Luther King the most significant individual in winning the vote for black Americans in 1965?
This lesson investigates the role of Rosa Parks. The lesson is fully resourced, and other lessons are available.
Duration: 1 hour
Whole enquiry: 12 lessons
This resource doubles up as an assembly and/or a lesson suitable for Bastille day 2024. The assembly is contained in the first part of the power point and looks at the Bastille day celebrations through the use of clips; images and information, and links it to the story of the French Revolution. It takes between 20 and 30 minutes to deliver.
The assembly could also be used as an introduction to a lesson on the French Revolution, and the second part of the power point contains a lesson about the causes of the French Revolution using source materials and an extended writing task.
The lesson is suitable for either key stage 3 or the older students in key stage 2
This key stage 3 unit of work is based on the enquiry - Two wars or one with a 20 years ceasefire? It consists of 12 lessons and requires students to think about whether or not the First World War was ever concluded. It examines all second order concepts, but it is primarily based on being able to demonstrate cause and consequence. All lessons are fully resourced.
This is the fifth lesson which examines the rise of Mussolini.
Duration 1 hour
These lessons take approximately 5 hours to teach and are the introductory lessons to any A Level Tudors course, however were initially created for AQA Unit 1C. The resource is complete and contains all of the necessary resources for students to gain a good overview and detailed historiographical understanding into why Henry Tudor was able to gain power. They contain numerous activities all incorporated in the power point or as separate resources.
The whole of Henry VII section is also available as a bundle either with or without revision resources. Other bundles this resource is incorporated into are Henry VII and VIII, or Henry VII; Henry VIII and the Mid Tudors.
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This is the 14th lesson of the A Level civil rights scheme of work - African Americans, and the second part of a 4 lesson investigation into the impact of Malcolm X and black power. Fully resourced to extend students thinking.
Duration 1 hour.
Resources contained within power point or as separate documents included
This is the 13th lesson of the A Level civil rights scheme of work - African Americans, and the first part of a 4 lesson investigation into the impact of Malcolm X and black power. Fully resourced to extend students thinking.
Duration 1 hour.
Resources contained within power point or as separate documents included
This is the 16th lesson of the A Level civil rights scheme of work - African Americans, and the fourth part of a 4 lesson investigation into the impact of Malcolm X and black power. Fully resourced to extend students thinking.
Duration 1 hour.
Resources contained within power point or as separate documents included
This is the 15th lesson of the A Level civil rights scheme of work - African Americans, and the third part of a 4 lesson investigation into the impact of Malcolm X and black power. Fully resourced to extend students thinking.
Duration 1 hour.
Resources contained within power point or as separate documents included
This is the fifteenth lesson for the Elizabeth I section for the A level unit on the Mid Tudors and Elizabeth. It analyses the causes of poverty in Elizabethan times, and the government’s attempts to deal with it. 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 plus homework essay
This is the fourteenth lesson for the Elizabeth I section for the A level unit on the Mid Tudors and Elizabeth. It analyses the causes and consequences of England’s policy in Ireland. 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…
This bundle contains 3 lessons (approximately 6 hours of learning) and is fully resourced, although any approved A Level textbook (any board) and/or access to online resources is important. These are challenging lessons which require the students to fully analyse Elizabeth’s foreign policy and draw conclusions. They contained a wide range of varied tasks and video clips which ensure that students are stretched and challenged sufficiently for success at A level.
This bundle is also suitable for Higher Attaining GCSE students covering the early Elizabethan Period option.
This is the tenth lesson for the Elizabeth I section for the A level unit on the Mid Tudors and Elizabeth. It analyses how effectively Elizabethan finances were managed… 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, and resources are contained within the power point.
Duration: 2 hours