<p>A resource about important women in STEM, past and present. A complete lesson but could easily be an assembly or tutor time.</p>

<p>Suitable for Tutor time or Assembly - looks at the history of some Christmas traditions and suggests acts of kindness for the season.</p>

<p>A useful assembly, tutor time or lesson on Black History Month 2023.</p>

<p>Suitable for a tutor time or assembly to support Remembrance this year</p>

<p>You can use this information and video to explain what Windrush Day is and why it is significant. There are activities suitable for extending it into a lesson.</p>

<p>Really fun and accessible quiz with scores and follow up activities, ideal as a starter or an early activity in a unit on Soviet Russia, Nazi Germany or Facist Italy. Students are asked to pretend they are a leader and make a range of decisions as if they are a dictator, many students learn that they are much too fair and democratic to be a good dictator! I designed this for KS3 but have used it just as successfully with KS4 and KS5.</p>

A really useful sorting activity to help students build up to the common essay title 'How far was King John to blame for the loss of Normandy?'.<br /> <br /> Covers the key areas such as the Angouleme marriage in 1200, the role played by Philip Augustus, John's mistakes and finances.

<p>Two activities on the Cold War, ideal for the first few lessons or revision. The flowchart activity encourages students to gather details from the Soviet takeover of Eastern Europe to the Berlin Blockade. The colour-coding gets students to think about the beginnings of the conflict from both points of view. You could then extend this into a debate. To differentiate up I’ve encouraged students to come up with their own reasons that were just bad luck or bad timing.</p>

<p>A mega quiz that can be adapted in a variety of ways - or just handed out.</p> <p>With answers.</p>

Overview of Richard's early life, actions on crusade and against King Philip of France. Useful as a starting point or revision.

<p>Self sufficient whole lesson on the topic of Henry II and the murder of Thomas Becket. Decision making activity. Fun and easy to follow. Could be done in class or online.</p> <p>Written task at the end to demonstrate learning.</p>

<p>Powerpoint with discussion/reflection questions and link to a short video.</p> <p>Suitable for Tutor Time or Assembly for KS3 or KS4.</p>

A comprehensive essay table giving evidence of the four main arguments, long term hatred, blood myths, money and crusading zeal.

Handy fill in sheet for students on the main 3 areas for Hubert Walter and his actions in England. This also includes a small source activity to build up their skills in assessing value.

<p>Eleanor of Aquitaine is a key figure in the study of the Angevin kings and can provide students of an overview of the reigns of Louis VII, Henry II, Richard and John. The debate about her role is ongoing and this essay provides evidence that she did wield power in her own right as well as submitting to the powerful men in her life.</p>

<p>A useful essay table for A level students reviewing their knowledge of the legal and economic reforms of Henry II’s reign. A popular topic for examiners.</p>

<p>This pack of two essay plans deals with the two key areas of society and economy in the Angevin Empire. How much had society and economy changed between 1154 and 1216? Had England benefitted from being part of the Empire by 1189? Or by 1216? This is a key area of study and not always easy to find the information.</p>

<p>A great starting point for a lesson or a good revision activity - this is a family tree puzzle of the Norman and Angevin family. Students need to cut out the family members and rearrange them into a family tree using the clues on the cards.</p>

<p>Most A Level students find it hard to make the jump between GCSE and A Level and this essay is a good starting point for that skill. Plan the essay first with them and let them read and highlight the model answer noting the classic FAD introduction, counter argument and argument main section and fully balanced conclusion. Then take it away and get them to have a go. A good way of building confidence whilst ensuring you are modelling good structure and habits from the word go.</p>

<p>An activity to build up to writing their first essay on Henry II and his position immediately after he takes over the throne from Stephen.</p>

<p>This resource could be a good revision tool or starting point for GCSE or KS3. You could also share with parents and carers to encourage them to be involved in testing key knowledge.</p>