<p><strong>In this lesson, students will learn about the wide-ranging contributions made by the soldiers from Britain’s Empire during the First World War. Students will first learn which colonies contributed soldiers and then explain why men from the British Empire volunteered and what contributions they made to Britain’s role in the war.</strong></p> <p>This is a fully resources lesson which includes a warm up, starter task, engaging background information, various learning activities, challenge tasks and learning reviews.<br /> **<br /> The lesson includes the following:**<br /> Slide 1: Title slide<br /> Slide 2: Outline of the main lesson aims<br /> Slide 3-4: As you enter warm up – identify the colonies of the British Empire map and answers. Challenge questions included.<br /> Slide 5: Background Information about Britain’s colonies and Britain’s role as the ‘Mother Country’.<br /> Slide 6: Starter Task – Recruitment in the colonies – a source from the Prime Minister of Canada<br /> Slide 7-8: Activity 1: Recruitment posters from the colonies – three examples of recruitment posters which students have to analyse. A printable worksheet also included.<br /> Slide 9: Background Information – India’s contribution to the First World War.<br /> Side 10: Background Information and discussion activity<br /> Slide 11: Useful clips<br /> Slide 12: Printable fact sheet<br /> Slide 13: Printable worksheet<br /> Slide 14: Extended writing task – Explain the importance of Britain’s Empire.<br /> Slide 15: Challenge Questions<br /> Slide 16-17: Learning Review – Which country/colony am I?</p> <p>I would be grateful if you could leave a review for the lesson if you feel the lesson is effective for you. Many thanks if you spend some of your valuable time doing this and your feedback is highly valued.</p> <p>All images used in this lesson are in the public domain and are therefore copyright free at the time of publishing. Images which require attribution have been attributed in the notes section of each slide where the image appears. If you feel any errors have been made, please contact me at <a href="mailto:raschoolresources@gmail.com" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">raschoolresources@gmail.com</a> in the first instance to resolve any issues. My lessons are completed using PowerPoint and designed on widescreen formatting. Thank you.</p>

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<p>**In this lesson, students will be able to define what the British Empire was and then explain why the British Empire expanded in the years c.1700-c.1900. **</p> <p>As always, the lesson includes a wide range of activities, printable resources and engaging background knowledge to help students explain the growth of the British Empire.</p> <p><strong>The lesson includes the following:</strong><br /> Slide 1: Title slide<br /> Slide 2: Lesson learning aims and progress<br /> Slide 3: Lesson Warm Up – The definition of the term ‘Empire’<br /> Slide 4: Starter Task – The British Empire by c.1900 – identify part of the British empire using the map<br /> Slide 5: Background information – The growth of the British Empire.<br /> Slide 6: Think &amp; discuss question based on the phrase ‘ An empire one which the sun never sets’.<br /> Slide 7: Activity 1 – Discussion and diagram based on the advantages Britain would gain having an empire.<br /> Slide 8: Activity 2 – Match the historical interpretation about the British Empire to the reason for its growth<br /> Slide 9: Activity 2 printable resource<br /> Slide 10: Activity 2 answers<br /> Slide 11: Three useful documentary clips about the growth of the British empire<br /> Slide 12: Activity 3 - instructions<br /> Slide 13: Activity 3 - printable worksheet (older/higher ability)<br /> Slide 14: Activity 3 - printable worksheet (younger/lower ability)<br /> Slide 15: Activity 4 - printable question sheet<br /> Slide 16: Activity 5 – Extended historical writing task<br /> Slide 17: Activity 5 – Model PEE paragraph<br /> Slide 18: Challenge questions<br /> Slide 19: Learning Review Quiz with answers</p> <p>I would be grateful if you could leave a review for the lesson if you feel the lesson is effective for you. Many thanks if you spend some of your valuable time doing this as feedback is highly valued.</p> <p>All images used in this lesson are in the public domain and are therefore copyright free at the time of publishing. Images which require attribution have been attributed in the notes section of each slide where the image appears. If you feel any errors have been made, please contact me at <a href="mailto:raschoolresources@gmail.com" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">raschoolresources@gmail.com</a> in the first instance to resolve any issues. Thank you.</p>

<p>KS5 based<br /> Critical introduction<br /> Focus on Othello</p>

<p>Full lesson (PowerPoint and Worksheets) on the impact of the British Empire on India. The lesson is aimed at Year 9 and is part of a wider scheme of work focussing on whether we should be “proud” of the British Empire.</p> <p>This lesson focuses on the context surrounding how the British seized control of India and then moves into categorising the impact of British rule on India (economically, culturally, politically etc).</p> <p>There is a second lesson that follows this that focuses on Gandhi and Indian independence (uploaded separately).</p>

<p>A fully resourced KS3 lesson including lesson plan. The lesson aims to teach students the reasons for the collapse of the Second British Empire. Could stretch to two lessons Lesson taught for a number of years and recently updated. Fits in with the national push to ‘decolonise the curriculum’ and fits within the aims of the National Curriculum.</p> <p>This can be taught as a stand alone lesson or can be purchased in a bundle of lessons on the British Empire which includes an assessment.</p>

<p><strong>The British Empire</strong></p> <p>The aim of this lesson to investigate the causes and consequences of the Boer War (1899-1902) for the British Empire and the character of Lord Horatio Kitchener, appointed Commander of the British Army in South Africa.</p> <p>Students are required to analyse and make judgements on his character by deciding how heroic he was, before, during and after the war by rating each of his actions.</p> <p>They are soon shocked to find his underhand tactics of trying to win the Boer War through initial incompetence to devastating ruthlessness as the war progressed with his scorched earth policy and the setting up of concentration camps.</p> <p>They also learn how the war impacted upon the Government at the time, culminating in the Liberal Reforms and evaluate how these measures helped improve public health which left a lasting legacy on Britain.</p> <p>The lesson comes with retrieval practice activities, suggested teaching and learning strategies, differentiated materials and is linked to the latest historical interpretations, video clips and debate.</p> <p>The lesson is enquiry based with a key question posed at the start of the lesson and revisited at the end to show the progress of learning.</p> <p>The lessons are fully adaptable in PowerPoint format and can be changed to suit.</p>

BRITISH EMPIRE TEACHING PACK. LOSS OF 13 COLONIES

<p>This worksheet is an educational resource designed to help KS3 students learn about specific themes and events related to The British Empire. It includes reading comprehension and writing exercises, as well as matching and fill-in-the-blank tasks, to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of the topic. The worksheet aims to improve students’ knowledge and understanding of The British Empire and to engage them in learning about the war through different learning modalities. The content of the worksheet may vary depending on the specific topic or theme, but the overall goal is to help students develop a deeper appreciation for the history and impact of The Empire.</p>

<p>This worksheet is an educational resource designed to help KS3 students learn about specific themes and events related to The British Empire. It includes reading comprehension and writing exercises, as well as matching and fill-in-the-blank tasks, to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of the topic. The worksheet aims to improve students’ knowledge and understanding of The British Empire and to engage them in learning about the war through different learning modalities. The content of the worksheet may vary depending on the specific topic or theme, but the overall goal is to help students develop a deeper appreciation for the history and impact of The Empire.</p>

<p>Complete notes for Edexcel A-Level History, British Empire (Thirteen Colonies) portion of the exam.</p>

<p><strong>The British Empire</strong></p> <p>This lesson focuses on the upheaval of the lives of the indigenous peoples of Australia with the coming of the Europeans.</p> <p>The lesson starts by looking at their customs and traditions and how these were quickly attacked through the attitudes and settlements of the colonists. A ‘Horrible Histories’ version of events is also scrutinised and questioned on its accuracy.</p> <p>I have included some comprehension questions and source scholarship using an extract from the brilliant ‘Empireland’ by Sathnam Sanghera which explains the atrocities committed in Tasmania by the colonists.</p> <p>Paintings from Governor Davey of Van Diemen’s Land can also analysed so the students are able to prioritise the most significant changes the colonists made to Australia and the legacy of the British Empire.</p> <p>The lesson comes with retrieval practice activities, suggested teaching and learning strategies, differentiated materials and is linked to the latest historical interpretations, video clips and debate.</p> <p>The lesson is enquiry based with a key question posed at the start of the lesson and revisited at the end to show the progress of learning.</p> <p>The lesson is fully adaptable in PowerPoint format and can be changed to suit.</p>

<p>Britain: gaining and losing an empire - loss of the American colonies knowledge organiser.</p>

<p>**In this lesson, students will be able to use factual information as well as the views from historians and historical sources to help them form their own opinion to the question – is the British Empire something we should be proud or ashamed of? **</p> <p>As always, the lesson is fully resourced and contains a number of printable resources, engaging activities and information.</p> <p><em>The lesson presumes that students already have a knowledge of what the British empire was although this is quickly recapped at the start of the lesson.</em></p> <p><strong>The lesson includes the following:</strong><br /> Slide 1: Title slide<br /> Slide 2: Lesson learning aims and progress<br /> Slide 3: Recapping the British Empire – includes a British Empire map and discussion questions<br /> Slide 4: Starter Discussion based on an old Indian saying about the British in India.<br /> Slide 5: Source analysis activity 1<br /> Slide 6: Source analysis activity 2<br /> Slide 7: Source analysis activity 3<br /> Slide 8: Printable worksheet/question sheet based on the sources used in the previous slides<br /> Slide 9: The two historical interpretations about the British empire<br /> Slide 10: Activity 1 – How have attitudes to the British empire changed in recent years?<br /> Slide 11: Activity 2 – Documentary clips about the legacy of the British Empire<br /> Slide 12: Activity 3 - Instructions<br /> Slide 13: Activity 3 - printable information sheet which includes sources and interpretations about the British empire.<br /> Slide 14: Activity 4 – What is your opinion?<br /> Slide 15: Activity 5 – Based on a higher level question about the difference in two historical interpretations.<br /> Slide 16: Printable worksheet based on the two interpretations about the British Empire<br /> Slide 17: Learning Review discussion.</p> <p>I would be grateful if you could leave a review for the lesson if you feel the lesson is effective for you. Many thanks if you spend some of your valuable time doing this as feedback is highly valued.</p> <p>All images used in this lesson are in the public domain and are therefore copyright free at the time of publishing. Images which require attribution have been attributed in the notes section of each slide where the image appears. If you feel any errors have been made, please contact me at <a href="mailto:raschoolresources@gmail.com" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">raschoolresources@gmail.com</a> in the first instance to resolve any issues. Thank you.</p>

<p>In this lesson, students will learn about the British Empire before the Victorian era and how is developed throughout the Victorian period due to Britain’s military and industrial dominance.</p> <p>They will learn about the trade and imports from different countries across the empire and will be tasked to label countries on a map from 1920. They will then use research methods to match up the countries with what products were imported.</p> <p>Finally, they will learn why the British Empire came to an end.</p> <p>All resources for this lesson are provided.</p> <p>This lesson is intended for KS2 but can easily be modified to suit KS3.</p> <p>Leave a review for this resource and send a copy of your receipt to <a href="mailto:resourcesforyou100@outlook.com" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">resourcesforyou100@outlook.com</a> to receive a FREE single resource of your choice!</p>

<p>This lesson considers how society worked in the early colonisation of America. It is useful for the Edexcel A Level History, Paper 3: Britain: losing and gaining an empire, 1763-1914</p>

A powerpoint covering the rise of the British Empire, the effects of colonialism on the development of Europe and its legacy in modern-day Africa

<p>Lesson Objectives<br /> To investigate the impact of the Empire on Britain and the native peoples of the colonies<br /> To identify the positive and negative effects of Empire<br /> To evaluate the extent of the Empire’s positive and negative influence on the colonies</p>

In this video from <i>Hip Hughes History</i> we look at long term and short term reasons for American Independence from Great Britain in the 18th century.

Lesson 2 in the 'Empire and Slavery' scheme of work.