A problem solving activity to enable pupils to know and understand the contribution of Wales to the Industrial Revolution. The ppt. is self-explanatory, guiding pupils on how to complete the problem solving task. A review activity (Gimme5) provides an example of progression (or can be used as an exit ticket etc.) Enjoy!

A simple task (at first) to consider whether or not one of Medieval Wales' most celebrated Prince deserved to be given the title "Great". The powerpoint is self-explanatory and leads to a literacy (Writing Accurately) task, which covers some strands of the LNF (see the writing accurately pyramid at the end of the ppt). Worked well with my Year 7 class. Hope you find it useful. Enjoy!

A number of resources looking at the various domestic policies (economic, religious and social) introduced by Mussolini's government between 1922 and 1939. Revision activities and possible exam questions included.

A two lesson resource looking at the Norman invasion of Wales, analysis of level of success in different parts of Wales, and factors that enabled the Welsh to resist the Norman Conquest.

A resource looking at the causes, course and consequences of Stalin's Great Purges.

A Word adaptable Cootie Catcher. A fun resource to help pupils think of 8 key questions and answers to a specific topic. This Word template requires pupils to type their questions and answers following the prompts. I've also attached an exemplar on the Gunpowder Plot. Enjoy!

A number of resources looking at: The Blitz Evacuation Rationing Role of Women Propaganda and Censorship Role of Churchill Preparing for peacetime Conclusion

A resource looing at the causes, events and outcome of the Battle of Stamford Bridge. Chronology, cartoon strip and Gimme 5 tasks included.

An activity to develop pupils PEE skills (Point, Evidence, Explain). Pupils draft a PEE answer to consider the factors that enables his victory. Pupils analyse and explain the most important factor, before writing an extended answer on the topic.

As the highest ranking officer to die at the Battle of Waterloo, Picton was considered a hero within the British Army. In 1916, a statue was erected in his honour in Cardiff’s Marble Hall for Welsh heroes, but many consider his inclusion an insult. This task asks pupils to assess the life and achievements of Thomas Picton, and consider whether or not his statue should be amongst such notable individuals as Hywel Dda, Giraldus Cambrensis and Owain Glyndwr.

Using a mnemonic (Remember Rudolph Ate Santa's Christmas Pudding) pupils look at the key events between 1933 and 1939 that lead to war. Useful cartoon on youtube to aid learning.

A simple task to get pupils to consider the problems facing Henry VII after his victory at the Battle of Bosworth. Pupils then consider how Henry tried to solve these problems, and consider his greatest achievement(s). Self explanatory ppt, which has been successful with my classes. Enjoy!

Unit of work looking at the similarities and differences between the causes, cures, preventions and symptoms of these diseases. Also looking at the impact of Andreas Vesalius on medical knowledge, and how he challenged the work of Galen. Various tasks. Animated ppts.

A number of resources looking at the causes and consequences of the 1917 February Revolution. The pack includes information about the causes and the events of the revolution, such as Russian entry into WWI, the political, economic and social impact of the war, the actions of the Duma etc. Revision activities and possible exam questions are included.

A simple resource to assess the knowledge of pupils (either as an exit ticket of Homework activity).

A number of resources looking at the various causes and effects of Stalin's economic policies. Resources include collectivisation and FYP's. Revision activities and possible exam questions included.

A fun activity looking at the creation of the UK, and the evolution of the Union Jack.

A simple resource looking at the US relationship with Iran between 1950s and 1981, with reference to: relationship with the Shah, the Iranian Revolution, attitude of the Ayatollah towards the USA, the events at the Embassy in Tehran, the 444 day hostage crisis, Iran-Iraq War and consequences. Possible exam questions included.