A great history mystery! Optional: Start with the ‘Did Richard III kill the Princes in the Tower?’ documentary - this introduces the idea of interpretations, and can make a good start point to contest with the second lesson Talk through the different players, and then pupils use sources to decide who they think might have killed the Princes in the Tower. Can also discuss if they believed the princes were killed at all!

A lesson looking at the battle of Tewkesbury and it’s importance (this is important where I teach, as it’s in our county!) Pupils will look at what happened during the battle, and why it was important. It’s very important to stress here that the last legitimate Lancastrian heir died during the battle. The task asks them to write a diary entry as either a Yorkist or a Lancastrian. They can do further research to help this.

Further looking at interpretations, two documentaries that give two different accounts - the first looks at Lady Margaret Beaufort, and the second Henry VII himself (along with Jasper Tudor). Gives a writing frame to write a balanced account at the end.

Second lesson in Rebellion and disorder under the Tudors, 1485-1603 spec - for ‘Aspects in breadth: Controlling a fractious nation – changes in Tudor government 1485-1603’ Begins with a recap of the previous lesson; overview of the structure of the Tudor government, then looks in detail at the Royal Court, the Royal Household and the Privy Council. Finishes with an essay plan based on the topic. Also includes a workbook to help students take notes, and suggested reading/watching throughout.

Lesson 5 in Rebellion and disorder under the Tudors, 1485-1603 spec - for ‘Aspects in breadth: Controlling a fractious nation – changes in Tudor government 1485-1603’. Part of a series of lessons on Tudor Church state relations. VERY detailed notes on the role and structure of the church before 1529, and why it was becoming unpopular. Includes an introduction to Luther, Calvin and Erasmus. Also includes some summary/discussion questions at the end.

Lesson 6 in Rebellion and disorder under the Tudors, 1485-1603 spec - for ‘Aspects in breadth: Controlling a fractious nation – changes in Tudor government 1485-1603’. Part of a series of lessons on Tudor Church state relations. Details the relations and struggles of the relationship between Church and State for the reign of Henry VII and Henry VIII leading up to the emergence of his ‘great matter’. Discusses the difficulties in the relations including tensions caused by the power and privileges of the Church (sanctuary, benefit of the Clergy, Hunne affair). Also includes positive relations and the role of Wolsey. Very detailed notes. Includes an annotated timeline task to summarise learning.

Lesson 9 in Rebellion and disorder under the Tudors, 1485-1603 spec - for ‘Aspects in breadth: Controlling a fractious nation – changes in Tudor government 1485-1603’. Part of a series of lessons on Tudor Church state relations. This lesson looks largely at the Puritan threat, and a sheet is given to guide student notes. A filled-in version of this is included to aid subsequent class discussion. The final task asks student to compare the 1539 and 1554 settlements. This can be done in class or would make an excellent homework (the next lesson will start with a discussion based on this work)

Lesson 8 in Rebellion and disorder under the Tudors, 1485-1603 spec - for ‘Aspects in breadth: Controlling a fractious nation – changes in Tudor government 1485-1603’. Part of a series of lessons on Tudor Church state relations. Lesson provides detailed notes on the issues/opposition regarding the Acts of Supremacy and Uniformity, followed up with a student lead activity on the details of the Act of Supremacy. The lesson finishes with some summary questions which could be delivered as a class quiz, quick-fire session or group discussion.

Lesson 7 in Rebellion and disorder under the Tudors, 1485-1603 spec - for ‘Aspects in breadth: Controlling a fractious nation – changes in Tudor government 1485-1603’. Part of a series of lessons on Tudor Church state relations. Provides detailed information/knowledge on the background and details of Henry VIII’s 1534 Act of Supremacy. Includes a sheet which can be filled in to help organise notes, and a final task to assess the significance of the different factors of the Act.

Lesson 10 in Rebellion and disorder under the Tudors, 1485-1603 spec - for ‘Aspects in breadth: Controlling a fractious nation – changes in Tudor government 1485-1603’. This lesson begins with a recap, comparing the 1534 and 1559 religious settlements. The main bulk of the lesson begins with Elizabeth’s ‘Golden Speech’, and then looks backwards at how relations between Elizabeth and her parliament reached that point. It deals with the definition of three key terms; Royal prerogative Parliamentary bill, and Petition. This is then followed by examining three key events; War with Spain; Royal prerogative and monopolies; Parliament of 1601. There are detailed notes.

Lesson 11 in Rebellion and disorder under the Tudors, 1485-1603 spec - for ‘Aspects in breadth: Controlling a fractious nation – changes in Tudor government 1485-1603’. Defines the key terms of Sovereignty of statute law and Parliamentary Privilege. Contains student led questions, which can simply be written or could be used as team game etc. Summary statements at the end.

Lesson 12 in Rebellion and disorder under the Tudors, 1485-1603 spec - for ‘Aspects in breadth: Controlling a fractious nation – changes in Tudor government 1485-1603’. Lesson outlines a practice essay on the Tudor Church, then sets out guidelines for students to create a game used to help teach, or revise, the topic. It’s up to you how long you give them to do it, but it worked really well for my groups! The key here is focus on SPECIFICS, as well as change over time. Comparrison questions/elements should be encouraged.

Lesson 13 in Rebellion and disorder under the Tudors, 1485-1603 spec - for ‘Aspects in breadth: Controlling a fractious nation – changes in Tudor government 1485-1603’. First lesson of 3.2 - Gaining Control of the Localities. Focuses outside of London, looking at and defining the localities. Gives some background on Wales and North, followed by some questions for students to investigate, and a comparison of the two areas. Lesson also looks in depth at the Law in Wales Acts of 1535 and 1542, and the 1537 re-establishment of the Council of the North. Concludes with some summary discussion questions. Layouts/sheets provided for stuents to use to fill in their notes if desired. Uses the Edexcel Pearson textbook.

Lesson 14 in Rebellion and disorder under the Tudors, 1485-1603 spec - for ‘Aspects in breadth: Controlling a fractious nation – changes in Tudor government 1485-1603’. Lesson 2 of 3.2 - Gaining Control of the Localities. Lesson defines what is meant by a ‘borough’, the changes to them and how they relate to MPs. Also discusses their drawbacks (e.g. rotton boroughs). Finishes with tasks from the textbook. Very student led lesson - designed for feedback the following lesson. Uses the Edexcel Pearson textbook.

Lesson 15 in Rebellion and disorder under the Tudors, 1485-1603 spec - for ‘Aspects in breadth: Controlling a fractious nation – changes in Tudor government 1485-1603’. Lesson 3 of 3.2 - Gaining Control of the Localities. Begins with a fun tasks of attempting to read an original document; highlights the importance of literacy and the growth of literacy during the Tudor period. Looks at the growing number of Grammar/English schools,and Oxbridge, as well as examining illiteracy rates and the trends for women. Very detailed notes with examples beyond the text book. Finishes with some key questions to answer. Uses the Edexcel Pearson textbook.

Lesson 17 in Rebellion and disorder under the Tudors, 1485-1603 spec - for ‘Aspects in breadth: Controlling a fractious nation – changes in Tudor government 1485-1603’. Lesson 5 of 3.2 - Gaining Control of the Localities. This lesson focuses on the answer to the following questions, with specific details in response (many of which go beyond the textbook): How could the monarchy finance itself? What accounted for huge amounts of the Crown’s expenditure? Why was asking Parliament to raise taxes risky? Students then complete notes on the following questions: Taxation before 1513 1513 Subsidy 1525 Amicable Grant Also includes additional links for further reading/research

Lesson 18 in Rebellion and disorder under the Tudors, 1485-1603 spec - for ‘Aspects in breadth: Controlling a fractious nation – changes in Tudor government 1485-1603’. Lesson 6 of 3.2 - Gaining Control of the Localities. Lessons gives detailed notes and examples on the growth of poverty through the period, the effect of the dissolution of the monasteries, and the increase of vagrancy and begging. Includes details beyond the textbook. Follows with some questions to focus note taking, which are also perfect for feedback discussions/debate. Uses the Edexcel Pearson textbook.

Lesson 19 in Rebellion and disorder under the Tudors, 1485-1603 spec - for ‘Aspects in breadth: Controlling a fractious nation – changes in Tudor government 1485-1603’. Lesson 7 of 3.2 - Gaining Control of the Localities. This lesson focuses on development of a network of personal relationships by patronage and the granting of lands, titles and positions at Court. Provides a detailed explanation of patronage, as well as an overview of how Henry VII, Henry VIII and Elizabeth I used patronage, those who benefitted, and the problems that arose from the system. There is then scope for students to build on these notes further.

3rd lesson in this scheme of work on The French Revolution This lesson instroduces the main revolutionary groups (Sans Cullotes, Moderates and Peasants), looking at what they wanted from the revolution and exploring why those wants might be different. There is good scope for discussion on why not everyone in a revolution wants the same thing, and why that might be problematic for the revolution. There is also a source activity focusing on Tallrand, exploring why some nobility might also have supported the revolution.