Lesson on ‘What is Chronology & why is it used by Historians?’ aimed idealy at Year 7.
Lesson Objectives are;
To be able to define Chronology
To understand what Chronology is and give an example
To be able to explain why Historians use chronology
Lesson Includes;
Starter activity (and answers)
Key word breakdown
Order/Sequencing task
Guidance Information
Several sets of questions
Extension worksheet
Lesson on the three main heirs to the throne in 1066; Harold Godwinson, Harald Hardrada and William the Conqueror.
Lesson Objectives
Tell the difference between the three main claimants to the English Throne using examples
Make a judgement about who should be King of England in 1066
To be able to justify your opinion on who should be King of England in 1066
Lesson includes a variety of activities, including class vote and a map task. Differentiated worksheet and activity information sheet is included.
Lesson on the Feudal System aimed at KS3.
Lesson has a variety of activities, information cards for the whole class. Meaning that pupils can move around the class and explore the Feudal system and its hierachy.
A consolidation worksheet for the Feudal System and then a letter writing activity to expand on there understanding.
Fairly simple and basic lesson on Life in Anglo-Saxon England, aimed at Year 7.
Lesson includes a link to a BBC bitesize clip, a selection of sources, and a diary entry.
Key stage 3 lesson on the Bayeux Tapestry.
In the lesson pupils analyse a section of the tapestry and they work on different layers of inference.
Card sort and links to various clips are also included.
Lesson on the Battle of Stamford Bridge, including short task on the Battle of Fulford.
Lesson Objectives
To be able to describe what happened at the Battle of Fulford.
To be able to identify the main reason why the Battle of Stamford Bridge ended the way it did.
Activities include a video, discussion and card sort (answers included).
Set of 6 lessons aimed at Key Stage 3 on Norman England, covering a wide variety of topics, such as:
Life in Anglo Saxon England
Claimants to the throne
Battle of Stamford Bridge
Bayeux Tapestry
Feudal System
Key Stage 3 lesson introducing the Tudor’s.
Lesson Objectives:
To gain an overview of themes within the Tudor period.
To assess the different factors which drove the Tudor reign.
To judge whether money was the main influence over the Tudor monarchy.
Lesson looks at who they are and there main priorities/motivations.
AQA GCSE History Britain: Health and the people, c1000 to present day - Personalized Learning Checklist (PLC).
Covers every topic and area of the course.
KS4 lesson on the Bay of Pigs.
Lesson Objectives:
Outline the plan and reality of the Bay of Pigs invasion attempt.
Explore the reasons for its failure.
Assess the impact on the Cold War.
Includes;
Key words & definitions
Dynamic starter
Appropriate video clip with questions to ask, and images to support learning points
Statement and consequence cards plus activity
One task reference’s EDEXCEL Hodder GCSS Textbook (this can be taken out and does not take away from the learning)
Exam question (Explain the importance of… EDEXCEL 8 marker)
A set of KS4 lessons on the Cold War topic, focusing on Cuba.
Cuban Revolution
Bay of Pigs
Cuban Missile Crisis
Includes several exam questions for Edexcel.
KS4 lesson on the Cuban Missile Crisis.
Lesson Objectives:
To be able to describe the events of the Cuban Missile Crisis.
To explain how the crisis developed.
To assess the reasons for the escalation of the crisis.
Includes:
Key words & definitions
Hook Image with task, plus challenge
Key images task
Decision task
Timeline and Graph Activities - aimed at stretching and challenging understanding
Source Plenary and challenge
KS3 period looking at an introduction to the Victorian Period - with a focus on the Industrial Revolution.
Lesson Objectives:
To be able to understand different ways the Victorian period has been presented.
To be able to explain why the Victorian period has been presented differently.
Includes
Key words and definitions
Starter Images, prompts and guidance
Sources on the Victorian Period (Images, Reports, Written and Video Clip - link included)
Source Table
Plenary
KS3 lesson on Victorian Britain - Industrial Revolution
Lesson Objectives:
To be able to describe key aspects of Victorian society.
To be able to examine how Victorian society changed for different people.
Includes;
Key words and definitions
Video clip - with link - and questions
Information and activity
Activity (information and grid) on Class System in Victorian Britain
Interpretations on Victorian Britain and task
Plenary
KS4 lesson on the Cuban Revolution, and focusing on its significance.
Lesson Objectives:
To explain the significance of the Cuban Revolution to the development of the Cold War.
To apply our knowledge to an exam question to develop our skills.
Includes;
Key words and definitions
Map task and challenge task
Information cards and activity
Information sheet and task
Exam Question (EDEXCEL)
Plenary
Stretch Challenge Task