The Big Summer Time Quiz! Suitable for end of year, or any time. The quiz is focusing on time periods studied in KS3 makes it suitable for Year 7, 8 and 9 students. Interactive, editable and best suited to secondary students (although could be used with upper KS2). The rounds include: Knowledge Test Picture round True or false Map round ‘Who said it?’ And an interactive, creative Bonus Round. All answers are included. Picture questions, multiple choice, geographical knowledge questions are included as well as many other styles. The quiz lasts up to 50-60 mins including answers that can either be played having the answers revealed as you go along, or the board can be paused and the answers read out at the end (you can play either in teams or individually). A tie-breaker is included at the end as part of the Bonus Round. This fun and engaging quiz will be a great way to end the year and/or your students learning about History .

This lesson aims to educate secondary school students about the upcoming UK elections. It covers the structure and significance of the UK’s electoral system, the major political parties and their platforms, the electoral process, and the role of media and debates in shaping public opinion. Objectives: By the end of the lesson, students will: Understand the structure and significance of the UK elections. Be familiar with major political parties and their platforms. Comprehend the electoral process and its role in democracy. Develop critical thinking skills about the impact of elections on government and society. Interactive presentation with slides to illustrate key concepts. Handouts with summaries of political parties/manifestos and election details. Group discussions to encourage critical thinking and reflection. Engaging activities ( match up activity, fill in the gap, debate activity)

This presentation is designed for a Year 6 Transition Day and is also suitable for Year 5 students. It takes students on an exciting journey through four different historical periods, combining creative, reading, discussion, and writing activities. The main activity: Students imagine they can time travel and they will explore 4 different time periods in the lesson. Activity 1: Students design their own Time Travel Passport. Activity 2-4: Students explore the time periods- Egypt, Roman, Medieval and Victorian periods. Each time period is complemented by engaging reading activities, group discussions and writing activities. Final activity: Students will reflect on their ‘journey’ and share their favourite time periods. Note: The presentation can be printed as a booklet, making it a handy resource for students to take home and revisit.

This lesson will explore the immigrant communities in Whitechapel during the late 19th century and their interaction with socialist and anarchist movements. Students will engage in a variety of activities, including source analysis, fill-in-the-gap exercises, debates, and retrieval practice, to deepen their understanding of the historical context and its complexities. The resource also includes starter/Do Now and homework tasks.

This presentation is designed to provide a comprehensive and interactive approach to practicing the Edexcel “How useful are sources?” question. It includes a detailed example, scaffolding methods, and various activities to ensure students understand how to effectively analyse historical sources.

The lesson aims to educate students about the life and contributions of Dr. Thomas Barnardo, a pioneering figure in child welfare. Students will explore his motivations, the establishment of his homes for destitute children, and the long-lasting impact of his work. Includes reading exercise, multiple activities and homework task.

This lesson explores the historical context of Whitechapel, focusing on pollution, overcrowded housing, the Peabody Estate, and workhouses. Students will understand how these factors shaped the social and economic situation of Whitechapel.