The History of Anti-Semitism A very good introduction to a unit of work on the Holocaust, full of activities for students to engage with. Activities include... - Practical starter as students come in the classroom - Definition and discussion of Anti-Semitism - Relevant educational videos - Card sort activity: AD70 - 1945 covering Romans and Jerusalem, Muslims and Medina , English Nobles at Clifford's Tower in York and The Holocaust - Chronological Timeline Activity - Evidence throughout History activity - Extended writing task with the opportunity for peer marking - SMSC plenary activity

Jack the Ripper: The Infamous Letters Designed for Key Stage 3, this is the fourth lesson in a unit on Jack the Ripper. Students explore each of the 3 famous letters that were supposedly sent by Jack the Ripper, ultimately leading to a detailed judgement following their investigation and discussions. Hyperlinked videos are included.

Restoration London - Plague, Fire and Enlightenment This is a comprehensive, fully resourced lesson, covering three major events that followed the English Civil War. The Great Plague The Fire of London The Enlightenment It will take around 2-3 lessons to complete this. There are plenty of opportunities for reading through the information provided, many different types of activities and a number of accompanying videos. Thanks

Edexcel GCSE History: Weimar and Nazi Germany, 1918-39 Topic 4: Life in Nazi Germany, 1933-1939 Lesson 3: Employment and Living Standards Nazi policies to reduce unemployment, including the labour service, autobahns, rearmament and invisible unemployment. Changes in the standard of living, especially of German workers. The Labour Front, Strength Through Joy, Beauty of Labour. This is a fully resourced lesson, covering all aspects of the specification and featuring in-depth information, activities, videos and exam practice throughout.

Complete lesson on the Great Fire of London, 1666 - Detailed information on slides - chance for reading and recording - Source analysis activity - Causes and Effects - Chance for discussion and class debate - Samuel Pepys Diary Activity (and differentiation sheet) - Exam Question - Hyper-linked videos in relevant places A pdf of a Prezi I made on the Great Fire of London has also been provided

The Great Plague of London, 1665 - Where the Plague came from - Types of Plague and how it spread - Methods of treatment - Consequences of the Plague Activities and opportunities for reading throughout

Jack the Ripper: Who were the Victims? Designed for Key Stage 3, this is the second lesson in a unit on Jack the Ripper, leading students into an in-depth investigation exploring who the victims were.

Full lesson on the My Lai Massacre, 1968. Context, significance and a case study on Lieutenant William Calley. Hyperlinked videos included. Lesson refers to the Ferriby GCSE textbook for further reading on one slide.

Lesson designed for KS3 students, introducing the concept of Bias. The lesson is clear and easy to follow and is full of differentiated activities and discussion opportunities.

Complete lesson, designed for KS3, on the symptoms and cures of the Black Death. This lesson is clear and engaging, with information, different activities and educational videos contained throughout.

This lesson has been designed as part of a KS3 unit of work on Women’s fight for suffrage in the early 20th Century. It is titled: ‘The Fight For Women’s Suffrage: The Suffragettes’ The lesson is fully resourced and full of activities, information, educational videos and discussion opportunities. Some of the key focuses include: … key debates on gender equality in today’s society … source analysis … a number of videos and related questions … Primary source account from Hannah Mitchell … Examination of militant tactics and the ‘Cat and Mouse’ act. … Campaigning activity … plenary, homework and purple pen slide with 10 minute interactive timer.

A comprehensive and fully resourced lesson on The Battle of the Somme, 1916. This lesson has been designed for KS3 and contains all the contextual information, a number of different activities and many relevant educational videos. Recently updated for 2019.

Edexcel GCSE History - Medicine in Britain, 1250–present & The British sector of the Western Front, 1914–18: injuries, treatment and the trenches. Student Personal Learning Checklist & Marking and Assessment Feedback Tracker. This can be stuck in student books and allows them to track their progress in each topic and assess their own progress. I’ve found these really useful myself, and they really come into fruition for the students when it comes to reflections and revision. Thanks.

Edexcel GCSE History - Weimar and Nazi Germany, 1918-1939 Student Personal Learning Checklist & Marking and Assessment Feedback Tracker. This can be stuck in student books and allows them to track their progress in each topic and assess their own progress. I’ve found these really useful myself, and they really come into fruition for the students when it comes to reflections and revision. Thanks.

The Long Term Causes of World War One: Alliances and Militarism This is a thoroughly resourced lesson, covering the alliance systems and the arms race. War montage starter: music plays as different images of the trenches are presented. A good introduction to the topic that promotes discussion and provides an understanding of initial knowledge. In depth information and match up activity on the 4 ‘MAIN’ causes of World War One: Militarism, Alliances, Nationalism and Imperialism. (This lesson focuses on the first 2 of these causes). European map activity for understanding the alliances and which countries were in each one Alliances source activity (domino chain) Militarism activity, examining the strength of the different powers in Europe A concluding activity examining the aims and ambitions of each country in detail - this develops a good understanding of how tension kept increasing and then leads in well to the next lesson on Nationalism and Imperialism.

What was the Wars of the Roses? This lesson has been designed to provide KS3 students with an engaging introduction and overview of what the Wars of the Roses was and how it progressed before culminating in the Battle of Bosworth. Contextual information, reading, videos and activities are provided throughout. Thanks.

World War 2: The Blitz Fully resourced lesson, examining the Blitz, its effects and the reactions of the British people. This lesson contains all the necessary contextual information, a variety of different activities and a number of relevant videos. Thanks.

Edexcel GCSE History: Medicine in Britain, 1250-present Topic 4 - Medicine in Modern Britain, 1900-Present Lesson 4 - The Fight Against Lung Cancer in the 21st Century This is a fully resourced lesson, covering all aspects of the specification and featuring in-depth information, activities, videos and exam practice throughout.

Medieval England: Religion and the Church This is a complete lesson, designed for Key Stage 3, on religion and the Church in Medieval England. Key focuses include ‘Doom Paintings’, the Structure of the Church and its importance in society. This lesson is fully resourced and includes frequent reading and discussion opportunities, as well as an eclectic number of fully differentiated activities and educational videos. Thanks