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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

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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
THE CHRISTMAS STORY WORDSEARCH AND QUIZ
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THE CHRISTMAS STORY WORDSEARCH AND QUIZ

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Fun end of term activity for tutorial or religious studies lesson at Christmas time. Find the answers to 15 questions about the nativity and then locate the words in a wordsearch. Useful for key stages 1-3. Would take between 20-40 minutes depending on age and ability.
REMEMBERANCE DAY ASSEMBLY
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REMEMBERANCE DAY ASSEMBLY

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This is a Key Stage 2 or 3 assembly for Remembrance Day. It begins with the story of two men who were recruited into the army to fight in the First World War - it focuses on their different fates. It then includes some WW1 poetry followed by the red/white poppy debate.
TRADITIONAL CHRISTMAS FOOD WORDSEARCH AND QUIZ
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TRADITIONAL CHRISTMAS FOOD WORDSEARCH AND QUIZ

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Fun end of term activity for tutorial or food tech lesson at Christmas time. Find the answers to 15 questions about the traditional Christmas foods and then locate the words in a wordsearch. Useful for key stages 1-3. Would take between 20-40 minutes depending on age and ability.
ANGLO-SAXON DISPLAY
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ANGLO-SAXON DISPLAY

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This is a bright and colourful display of various aspects of Anglo-Saxon life. Each card can be blown up; laminated and displayed, and shows pictures and gives information about different aspects of Anglo-Saxon life. They include: Anglo-Saxons and Christianity Sutton Hoo Days of the week Anglo-Saxon clothes The Battle of Hastings Anglo-Saxon homes Who were the Anglo-Saxons? Where did they settle? What did they believe. Particularly suitable for a key stage 2 or 3 classroom.
CHRISTMAS CAROLS WORDSEARCH AND QUIZ
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CHRISTMAS CAROLS WORDSEARCH AND QUIZ

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Fun end of term activity for tutorial or music lesson at Christmas time. Find the answers to 15 questions asking students to complete the title of a famous Christmas carol and then locate the words in a wordsearch. Useful for key stages 1-3. Would take between 20-40 minutes depending on age and ability.
CHARLES DICKEN'S 'A CHRISTMAS CAROL' WORDSEARCH AND QUIZ
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CHARLES DICKEN'S 'A CHRISTMAS CAROL' WORDSEARCH AND QUIZ

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Fun end of term activity for tutorial or English lesson at Christmas time. Find the answers to 15 questions asking students to questions about Charles Dicken’s ‘A Christmas Carol.’ and then locate the words in a wordsearch. Useful for key stages 2-3. Would take between 20-40 minutes depending on age and ability.
THE EASTER STORY QUIZ AND WORDSEARCH
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THE EASTER STORY QUIZ AND WORDSEARCH

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A fun activity for Easter. Answer 15 questions associated with the Easter Story and find the answers in the word search. Could be used as a starter or main activity in an RE lesson, alternatively as a tutorial activity in the run up to the Easter holiday. This activity would take between 20 and 30 minutes to complete.
VE DAY QUIZ AND CLASS DISCUSSION
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VE DAY QUIZ AND CLASS DISCUSSION

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This is a quiz/discussion to use tohelp student’s knowledge and understanding of VE Day on the 8th of May. It would take about half an hour to complete, and is suitable as a tutorial activity and to stimulate evaluative thinking.
ASSEMBLY: COVID 19 LEGISLATION AND THE CONFLICT BETWEEN HUMAN RIGHTS AND CIVIL LIBERTIES
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ASSEMBLY: COVID 19 LEGISLATION AND THE CONFLICT BETWEEN HUMAN RIGHTS AND CIVIL LIBERTIES

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This assembly lasts about 30 minutes (but can be cut down to 20) and it examines the conflict between freedom to (civil liberties) and freedom from (human rights) which has been associated with recent COVID legislation. It is delivered through clips of news reports; facts; consequences and questions in 4 specific areas: Protecting the elderly and vulnerable through lockdowns School closures Business closures Vaccines It considers the short; medium and long term consequences and asks students to vote at the end - HUMAN RIGHTS OR CIVIL LIBERTIES? Good for all ages, but very suitable for extending the thinking of children in key stage 3 and older key stage 2.
CHRISTMAS IN 21 EUROPEAN LANGUAGES WORDSEARCH AND QUIZ
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CHRISTMAS IN 21 EUROPEAN LANGUAGES WORDSEARCH AND QUIZ

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This is a fun Christmas activity for either an MFL lesson or a tutorial which gives the students the opportunity to share how they say Christmas in their own language. Pupils should either share or research the translation of Christmas in 21 European languages, and then find the words in the grid. This is suitable for all ages, but is a particularly useful activity for key stages 2 and 3.
CHRISTMAS TRADITIONS WORDSEARCH AND QUIZ
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CHRISTMAS TRADITIONS WORDSEARCH AND QUIZ

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Fun end of term activity for tutorial at Christmas time. Identify 15 Christmas traditions from clues and then locate the words in a wordsearch. Useful for key stages 1-4. Would take between 20-40 minutes depending on age and ability.
CHRISTMAS MOVIES WORDSEARCH AND QUIZ
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CHRISTMAS MOVIES WORDSEARCH AND QUIZ

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Fun end of term activity for tutorial at Christmas time. Identify 15 Christmas movies from clues and then locate the words in a wordsearch. Useful for key stages 1-4. Would take between 20-40 minutes depending on age and ability.
BASTILLE DAY 2024 ASSEMBLY
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BASTILLE DAY 2024 ASSEMBLY

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This assembly was designed to demonstrate the significance of Bastille Day as a French holiday. It highlights the celebrations that take place in France every year on the 14th July, and links them to the storming of the Bastille and the importance of the French Revolution. This contains images; clips and explanations, and would take about 30 minutes to present, but some slides could be omitted if time is tight. It could also be used as an introduction to a lesson on the French Revolution.
THE GUNPOWDER PLOT AND BONFIRE NIGHT SAFETY ASSEMBLY
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THE GUNPOWDER PLOT AND BONFIRE NIGHT SAFETY ASSEMBLY

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This assembly is suitable for key stages 1 and 2, possibly 3 if you use the longer clip. It lasts between 20 and 30 minutes (depending on which clip you use). It is a fun interactive assembly which tells the story of the Gunpowder Plot and then involves a fun quiz to test recall and to get the children involved in the story. It links the plot to bonfire night and ends with some tips on firework safety.
Black History Month key stage 2 and 3 unit of work lesson 2 The abolition of slavery
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Black History Month key stage 2 and 3 unit of work lesson 2 The abolition of slavery

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This lesson is the second in a short unit of work prepared for key stages 2 and 3 to celebrate Black History Month. The lesson focuses on the abolition of slavery and requires students to think about the key people and key reasons why slavery was abolished. The purpose of the lesson is to contextualise why we celebrate Black History every October. This lesson is fully resourced and suitable for either key stage 3 or key stage 2 students.
THE ORIGINS OF HALLOWEEN AND SAFE TRICK OR TREATING ASSEMBLY
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THE ORIGINS OF HALLOWEEN AND SAFE TRICK OR TREATING ASSEMBLY

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This assembly involves starts with the story of the origins and development of Halloween. It then develops with a quiz testing children’s listening and comprehension skills, and ends with some advice about keeping safe on Halloween night, and being respectful when trick or treating. There are twenty black/orange slides which create the mood, and lots of scary themed pictures. The assembly lasts about 20 minutes but can be extended to half an hour if necessary.
Black History Month L4 The most powerful people in the world key stages 2 and 3
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Black History Month L4 The most powerful people in the world key stages 2 and 3

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This lesson is the last one in a short unit of work prepared for key stages 2 and 3 to celebrate Black History Month. The lesson asks students to evaluate the reasons why in less than 150 years, African Americans progressed from being held captive as slaves to an African American man becoming president of the USA - how did this happen? The purpose of the lesson is to contextualise why we celebrate Black History every October. This lesson is fully resourced and suitable for either key stage 3 or key stage 2 students.
Black History Month L3 Civil Rights key stages 2 and 3
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Black History Month L3 Civil Rights key stages 2 and 3

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This lesson is the third in a short unit of work prepared for key stages 2 and 3 to celebrate Black History Month. The lesson introduces students to the concept of civil rights and key individuals such as Martin Luther King; Malcolm X and Rosa Parks. It contains various activities and video clips. The purpose of the lesson is to contextualise why we celebrate Black History every October. This lesson is fully resourced and suitable for either key stage 3 or key stage 2 students.
BLACK HISTORY MONTH ASSEMBLY
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BLACK HISTORY MONTH ASSEMBLY

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This assembly is suitable for key stage 2 and 3 students, and lasts between 20-30 minutes depending on how much of it is delivered. It considers the importance of black history and highlights the journey from slavery to the most powerful man in the world. It demonstrates the cultural contribution of the black journey and includes 3 clips - the slave trade; Maya Angelou’s poem ‘still I rise’ and members of the black community stating what black history month means to them and why.