GCSE Ancient History: Foundations of Rome - Topic 1: The Legendary Kings and Origins of Rome, 753-616 BC
Lesson 1: Introduction
Contains PLC, Exam 2 information, tasks on developing contextual knowledge of Italy etc.
Plus Homework and resource on the story of Aeneas
GCSE Ancient History: Foundations of Rome - Lesson 3: Authors & Evidence
GCSE Ancient History: Foundations of Rome
Topic 1 - The Legendary Kings and Origins of Rome, 753-616 BC
Title: Who were Livy and Dionysius?
Lesson Objectives
To be able to explain why Livy and Dionysius wrote there histories.
To be able to describe the story of Aeneas.
Recall task, start, WS on Authors, resources from OCR, plus answers and info on Augustus.
GCSE Ancient History: Foundations of Rome
Topic 1 - The Legendary Kings and Origins of Rome, 753-616 BC
Title: ‘The Greatest People on Earth’ - Why was Livy writing?
Lesson Objectives
To be able to summarise why Livy and Dionysius wrote there histories.
To be able to describe what Livy writes in his preface.
To be able to explain what Livy is telling the reader in his preface.
Recall task, recap information, Livy guided reading task with answers, additional tasks with Livy and task on the Cinerary Urn.
GCSE Ancient History: Foundations of Rome - Lesson 2: Foundation Myth: Aeneas
Topic 1 - The Legendary Kings and Origins of Rome, 753-616 BC
Title: Why was Aeneas important to the Romans?
Lesson Objectives:
To be able to evaluate the story of Aeneas.
To be able to explain why the story of Aeneas was important to the Romans.
Recall task, quiz, market place task (resource and WS)
GCSE Ancient History: Foundations of Rome
Topic 1 - The Legendary Kings and Origins of Rome, 753-616 BC
Title: Tullus Hostilius; Hostile by name & Hostile by nature?
Lesson Objectives
To be able to understand the emergence and nature of the third king of Rome.
To be able to explain Tullus’ legal and political initiatives.
To be able to assess the significance of his war with Alba.
Recall task, quiz, video information sheet, image recap task.
GCSE Ancient History: Foundations of Rome
Topic 1 - The Legendary Kings and Origins of Rome, 753-616 BC
Title: What was the impact of Romulus and Remus?
Lesson Objectives
To be able to understand the story of Romulus and Remus.
To be able to describe what the importance of the story.
To be able to explain the wider context of the myth.
Recapping storyboard/HW, Bolsena Mirror task, information on impact of Romulus to Rome (WS and info around the room),
GCSE Ancient History: Foundations of Rome
Topic 1 - The Legendary Kings and Origins of Rome, 753-616 BC
Title: Who was Numa and what did he achieve?
Lesson Objectives
To be able to understand the process of Numa’s appointment as King.
To be able to explain and assess his religious initiatives.
To be able to assess how successfully Numa brings peace to Rome.
Recall task, information task, comparison task and video link
GCSE Ancient History: Foundations of Rome
Topic 1 - The Legendary Kings and Origins of Rome, 753-616 BC
Title: What is the significance of Romulus and Remus?
Lesson Objectives
To be able to understand the story of Romulus and Remus.
To be able to describe what the importance of the story.
To be able to explain the wider context of the myth.
Recall task, contextual knowledge task (Aeneas to Romulus & Remus), Livy task and storyboard.
Plus optional homework.
GCSE Ancient History: Foundations of Rome
Topic 1 - The Legendary Kings and Origins of Rome, 753-616 BC
Title: Tullus Hostilius: what was his impact?
Lesson Objectives
To be able to understand to understand some of the early interactions with the
tribes around Rome.
To be able to explain the geopolitical situation of the area around Rome.
Map information, overview task, Question 1 practise
GCSE Ancient History: Foundations of Rome
Topic 1 - The Legendary Kings and Origins of Rome, 753-616 BC
Ancus Marcius: A new King?
Lesson Objectives
To be able to understand Ancus’ character.
To be able to explain the need for Ancus.
To be able to access his political, military and religious achievements.
Recall task, discussion, primary sources, table, video, card sort.
GCSE Ancient History: Foundations of Rome
Topic 1 - The Legendary Kings and Origins of Rome, 753-616 BC
Title: What was the relationship like between Rome and her neighbours?
Lesson Objectives
To be able to understand to understand some of the early interactions with the
tribes around Rome.
To be able to explain the geopolitical situation of the area around Rome.
Recall task, map task, contextual knowledge information, Livy and questions,
AQA GCSE History Exam Question Booklet; America, 1920–1973: Opportunity and Inequality.
This 41 page booklet is full of exam questions for students to complete, includes Hints for the majority of questions, several question guidance sheets and a tracker.
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
AQA GCSE History Exam Question Booklet Norman England, c1066–c1100.
This 28 page booklet is full of exam questions for students to complete, includes Hints for the majority of questions, several question guidance sheets and a tracker.
KS4 lesson on How did Hitler become Chancellor of Germany in 1933? Also suitable for KS3.
Lesson Objective:
To examine the factors that led to Hitler becoming Chancellor.
To examine the roles of Hindenburg & Von Papen.
Lesson Includes;
Key words and definitions
Starter/Hook image
Diagram from BBC Bitesize about the Nazi Party plus questions
Information about key people and comprehension questions
Video clip and question
Timeline and graph with scale
What is a Constitution and how has it developed over time?
To understand what is meant by the term Constitution.
To examine how the Constitution has changed over time.
Outline:
Textbooks referred to on the course
Overview of spec etc.
Key Terms & Starter
Pirate Activity - Tutor2U
Marketplace Activity & Grid
Plenary Questions
This lesson references material from the following textbooks:
Edexcel UK Government and Politics for AS/A Level Fifth Edition 2017 - Neil McNaughton
UK Government and Politics for AS/A-level (Fifth Edition) - Editor Eric Magee
This lesson can be taught without these textbooks.
What makes up the UK Constitution?
To be able to confidently use key words like codified, entrenched and unitary.
To be able to understand the nature of the UK Constitution.
To be able to use examples to support the 5 main sources of the UK Constitution.
Outline:
Starter
Teacher talk
Reading & Research Task
Tutor2U Video
True/False plenary
This lesson references material from the following textbooks:
Edexcel UK Government and Politics for AS/A Level Fifth Edition 2017 - Neil McNaughton
The lessons requires pages from this textbook, but similar information could be found elsewhere or in updated Politics textbooks.
AQA GCSE History Exam Question Booklet; Britain: Health and the people, c1000 to the present day.
This 36 page booklet is full of exam questions for students to complete, includes Hints for the majority of questions, several question guidance sheets and a tracker.
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
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)