<p>Engage your students in a thoughtful exploration of history and symbolism with our “Story of the Poppy” lesson—a perfect one-off session or form-time activity that brings Remembrance Day to life!</p> <p>Lesson Highlights:<br /> Uncover the history behind the WWI poppy and how it became a universal symbol of remembrance.<br /> Dive into “In Flanders Fields” that reveal the significance of remembrance symbols worldwide.<br /> Students can design their own poppy to honour the fallen, drawing inspiration from traditional and modern symbols of remembrance across different cultures.<br /> Learn about the unique ways countries like France, Australia, and the U.S. commemorate their veterans, with notes on rosemary, cornflowers, and more!<br /> All answers and discussion prompts included (see Notes section for guidance).</p>

<p>This Remembrance Day assembly is designed to help students connect with the powerful themes of sacrifice, unity, and service.<br /> The assembly is designed to promote empathy, unity, and active citizenship, while encouraging students to think about how they can contribute to the collective good in their daily lives.</p> <p>This assembly is an excellent resource for educators looking to honour the importance of Remembrance Day in a meaningful, student-centered way. It not only helps young people understand the significance of this day but also empowers them to take action and serve together, just as those before them did.</p>

<p>A ready-to-use Black History Month 2024 Assembly resource with the theme “Reclaiming Narratives”. This assembly encourages students to reflect on and celebrate the diverse, powerful stories of Black history that have been overlooked, misrepresented, or forgotten.</p>

<p>Unlock the Mysteries of Halloween’s Origins!</p> <p>Halloween Escape Room Challenge!</p> <p>Take your students on an ‘adventure’ through history as they uncover the ancient roots and evolution of Halloween!<br /> Perfect for History or Tutor Lessons, this engaging and interactive escape room activity will have students working together, solving puzzles, and diving deep into the spooky traditions of the past.</p> <p>What’s Included?<br /> Round 1: Origins of Halloween Quiz<br /> Students will test their knowledge with multiple-choice questions about the ancient Celtic festival of Samhain, spirits, bonfires, and the origins of costumes.</p> <p>Round 2: The Evolution of Halloween Quiz<br /> How did Halloween evolve into the celebration we know today? Students will tackle another set of multiple-choice questions exploring key moments in Halloween history.</p> <p>Round 3: Halloween Storytelling Challenge<br /> Students use what they’ve learned to craft a spooky story based on historical facts. They’ll explore how ancient traditions like costumes, spirits, and bonfires shaped today’s Halloween.</p> <p>Why It’s Great for Your Classroom:<br /> Perfect for History or Tutor Lessons<br /> This activity combines learning and fun—students will gain understanding of the historical evolution of Halloween while staying engaged in the lesson.</p> <p>Interactive and Collaborative<br /> This escape room is designed for group work, helping students build teamwork and communication skills while exploring fascinating historical facts.</p> <p>Are your students ready to unlock the secrets of Halloween?<br /> Bring this engaging escape room challenge to your next lesson and watch them uncover history like never before!</p>

<p>Celebrate Bonfire Night with your classes or tutor groups with this resource. Here you can find a ready-to-go presentation that will support students to understand the historical context of the Gunpowder Plot and why Bonfire Night is celebrated in Britain today. Students will also able to draw parallels to modern examples of protest. Do not forget to check the notes under each slide.<br /> It is suitable for KS3 and KS4 students. It can be used in an assembly or during tutor sessions.<br /> Hope you enjoy the resource!</p>

<p>Celebrate Black History Month with your classes or tutor groups with this resource. Here you can find a 15 question Black History Month quiz suitable for KS3 and KS4 secondary students. It is plenty of time to get students entertained during tutor time.</p> <p>There are 15 multiple choice questions in this quiz. The answers are then to be shared as a class.</p> <p>I would recommend for this quiz students get into groups of no more than 4 and the activity should take no longer than 20 minutes to complete.</p> <p>Explore my other resources created for Black History Month:</p> <p><a href="https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-13121179-">https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-13121179-</a> Escape Room activity</p> <p><a href="https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-13121158-">https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-13121158-</a> Assembly covering this year’s theme.</p> <p>Here you can find my bundle, where you can save some money but enjoy all the resources.<br /> <a href="https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/black-history-month-2024-13121401">https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/black-history-month-2024-13121401</a></p>

<p>This escape room activity is designed to engage students in reclaiming key moments in Black history by solving puzzles. Each clue leads students to “unlock” a hidden narrative that is often overlooked or misrepresented in mainstream history. The activity will involve teamwork, critical thinking, and historical research, all while providing a hands-on learning experience. All answers are included in the notes section.</p>

<p>Transform your classroom into a vibrant, educational showcase with our “Women Who Changed History” display. This captivating wall display celebrates the remarkable achievements of women who have made a profound impact on the world. Ideal for secondary school classrooms, this display will inspire students and enhance their understanding of historical and contemporary figures who broke barriers and shaped history.</p> <p>The display covers a wide range of influential women across different fields, including politics, science, literature, and civil rights.</p>

<p>Name The Disney Movie and Rate Its Historical Accuracy!</p> <p>Bring history to life in your classroom with this engaging and interactive activity that combines the magic of Disney with critical thinking about historical events!<br /> This resource invites students to test their knowledge of Disney movies based on historical events and then dive deeper into discussions about historical accuracy. Through a fun and educational game, students will:</p> <ol> <li> <p>Guess the Disney Movie: Each team is presented with a short description of a movie. Using clues from the description, teams must guess which Disney film is being referenced.</p> </li> <li> <p>Rate the Historical Accuracy: Once the movie is revealed, students discuss how historically accurate they think the movie is on a scale from 1 (Not Accurate) to 5 (Highly Accurate). This opens up a lively discussion about what really happened versus how Disney portrays it, helping students to differentiate between entertainment and historical fact.</p> </li> </ol> <ul> <li>Detailed Instructions: Easy-to-follow guidelines for setting up and facilitating the activity.</li> <li>Printable Scoring Sheet: Ready-to-use for teams to record their guesses and ratings.</li> </ul> <p>Perfect For:</p> <ul> <li>as an end of year activity</li> <li>activity for Open Evening</li> </ul> <p>Get your copy today and watch your students’ excitement for history come alive!</p>

<p>This lesson resource is designed for teachers to use on the first day of school with Year 7 students (or any year group). The aim is to create a welcoming environment, help students get to know each other, and familiarise them with their new school setting through engaging icebreaker activities and reflective exercises.</p> <ul> <li> <p>Introduction and Welcome:<br /> The lesson begins with a warm welcome from the tutor, including a brief introduction and an overview of the day’s activities to help students feel comfortable and excited about their new school year.</p> </li> <li> <p>Icebreaker Activities:<br /> Human Bingo:<br /> Students must find classmates who match the descriptions on their card, promoting mingling and conversation among students.<br /> Two Truths and a Lie:<br /> In this engaging activity, each student writes down two truths and one lie about themselves. They then share their statements with the class, and their peers guess which one is the lie.<br /> Scavenger Hunt Exercise:<br /> Students work in pairs or small groups to find specific items or locations around the classroom and school. This activity helps students familiarize themselves with their new environment and develop teamwork skills.</p> </li> <li> <p>Letter to Year 11 Self:<br /> A reflective exercise where students write a letter to their future Year 11 selves. This activity encourages them to think about their personal goals, hopes, and aspirations for the next few years, fostering a sense of purpose and forward-thinking.</p> </li> </ul> <p>Materials Included:<br /> Printable Human Bingo Cards<br /> Instructions and lists for the Scavenger Hunt Exercise<br /> Two Truths and a Lie Worksheet<br /> Letter to Future Self Template</p> <p>Ideal For:<br /> Year 7 tutors or any year group tutors looking to create a warm and engaging first day experience.<br /> Teachers who want to foster a positive and inclusive classroom atmosphere from the outset.<br /> Schools seeking to provide a structured and interactive start to the academic year.</p>

<p>The Horrible Histories End of Year Quiz Extravaganza!</p> <p>Step into the wildly entertaining world of history with our ‘Horrible Histories End of Year Quiz Extravaganza!’</p> <p>What’s Included:</p> <ul> <li>Interactive PowerPoint Presentation: Test your students’ knowledge with a series of multiple-choice, true/false, and short-answer questions inspired by the popular “Horrible Histories” series. Includes the answers for the quiz.</li> <li>Fun Activities and Discussions: Encourage collaboration with group discussions, role-plays, and creative task.</li> </ul> <p>Students will discover bizarre, funny, and weird facts about the past that will captivate and amuse students of all ages.<br /> Keep students entertained and educated with the perfect blend of humor and historical accuracy.</p> <p>Perfect for All Learners: Suitable for a wide range of ages and learning styles, making history accessible and enjoyable for everyone.</p> <p>Ideal For:</p> <p>Open day activity<br /> End-of-year history review sessions.<br /> Teachers looking to inject fun into their history curriculum.<br /> Students who love learning through humor and storytelling.</p>

<p>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).</p> <p>The rounds include:<br /> Knowledge Test<br /> Picture round<br /> True or false<br /> Map round<br /> ‘Who said it?’<br /> And an interactive, creative Bonus Round.</p> <p>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).<br /> A tie-breaker is included at the end as part of the Bonus Round.</p> <p>This fun and engaging quiz will be a great way to end the year and/or your students learning about History .</p>

<p>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.<br /> The main activity: Students imagine they can time travel and they will explore 4 different time periods in the lesson.<br /> Activity 1: Students design their own Time Travel Passport.<br /> 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.<br /> Final activity: Students will reflect on their ‘journey’ and share their favourite time periods.<br /> Note: The presentation can be printed as a booklet, making it a handy resource for students to take home and revisit.</p>

<p>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.<br /> Objectives:<br /> By the end of the lesson, students will:</p> <p>Understand the structure and significance of the UK elections.<br /> Be familiar with major political parties and their platforms.<br /> Comprehend the electoral process and its role in democracy.<br /> Develop critical thinking skills about the impact of elections on government and society.</p> <p>Interactive presentation with slides to illustrate key concepts.<br /> Handouts with summaries of political parties/manifestos and election details.<br /> Group discussions to encourage critical thinking and reflection.<br /> Engaging activities ( match up activity, fill in the gap, debate activity)</p>

<p>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.</p>

<p>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.</p>

<p>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.</p>

<p>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.</p>