The Gunpowder Plot

Celebrate Bonfire Night with your students by digging into the history behind this wintery festival

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The Gunpowder plot being formed illustration for Bonfire Night resources

'Remember remember the fifth of November; gunpowder, treason and plot!' As November draws nearer, educate students on the causes and consequences that have led to the modern day celebration of Bonfire Night!

Resources for the history classroom

Students (and teaching staff alike) love a good conspiracy theory. Delight your learners using one of these featured lessons, exploring whether or not Guy Fawkes and his gang truly were treasonous conspirators or religious scapegoats.

Whole School

Bonfire Night doesn't have to be exclusive to Humanities - incorporate the gunpowder plot into other areas of your school using some of these lesson and worksheet resources.