This lesson focuses on providing students with information so they can complete their own investigation into the Babington, Throckmorton and Ridolfi plots but also study Catholic resistance. The word document can be printed to provide information packs so students can work in groups to collect the information. PPT provides all instructions for students that are needed for a full lesson. Planned for Edexcel new 9-1 Elizabethan unit but general information would also suit any teaching on this area.

This lesson is suitable for the new Edexcel 9-1 spec on Early Elizabethan England and reminds students of key details and top tips whilst considering 4, 12 and 16 mark questions. Initially teacher/class led and then a mock assessment and student friendly mark scheme to peer/self assess included.

This lesson overviews the problems that Elizabeth faced because of Mary Queen of Scots by getting students to construct a timeline following Mary's life and events - all information needed is in the PPT attached. Starter activity requires students to independently research with guided questions. The information on the PPT can be displayed around the room to get students to be more active in terms of their learning. Once completed this should create a concise worksheet of threats posed by Mary and Elizabeth's choices.

This resource must be used with the Pearson Elizabethan England Textbook. This lesson is based on a booklet to help students condense the information that is required about Catholic challenges to Elizabeth. Supported notes activity is included to help students target only specific information and key words are highlighted. Lesson finishes with an activity based on answering a 12 mark question to help students to clarify what is needed for this. Simplified markscheme and structure guide also included.

This resources combines an overview of the key topics for Edexcel's new Elizabethan England unit and also a narrative of key events over the period to introduce students to an unfamiliar topic and build their confidence. Could be used as an introductory lesson resource.

This lesson breaks down the complex nature of the Elizabethan Settlement and opposition to it into one booklet. Activities included in the booklet vary to increase engagement, i.e. cloze exercises, questions, judgement table, and understanding. Everything students need to know in one place! Starter activity is based on a page from the Hodder Elizabeth textbook but is not crucial to the lesson if you do not have this.

This whole lesson resource introduces students to Elizabeth's problems and the wide ranging nature of them. MUST BE USED WITH PEARSON ELIZABETHAN ENGLAND BOOK. Notes activity with key words and support included.

This whole lesson resource asks students to make a judgement on the challenges that Mary Queen of Scots and France posed to Elizabeth. Family tree activity to help discussion, ranking activity to support judgement and a guide on how to answer 16 mark exam questions in a structured way are included.

Use this whole lesson resource to introduce students to Elizabethan society and government. Varied activities included to maintain engagement and increase understanding - card sort, tables, questions etc. Lesson finished with an exam-type question and brief guide. MUST BE USED WITH PEARSON ELIZABETHAN ENGLAND BOOK - one activity depends on this.

This whole lesson resource provides an interactive way to engage students with new content that they are going to study, therefore building confidence. No prior knowledge or skills are necessary so this is accessible to all. The Quiz Quiz Trade activity included, a game to introduce this new content- with instructions on the PPT!, can also be used as a revision activity at the end of a topic so a multifunctional resource. Used with KS4 and KS5 classes for both intro and revision and students very enthusiastic about it. The record sheet included to record current and new knowledge provides a visual record of improvement for students.

This lesson requires the Pearson Elizabethan England textbook. An introduction to the nature of religious division and starter exam activity to get students to reflect on exam requirements. Questions help students to break down the information from the textbook on Puritanism and the challenges this posed. Discussion activity and key word support helps prepare students.

This lesson was planned for the Edexcel 9-1 Elizabethan England unit. Starter activity allows students to reflect on Elizabeth's successes and consider how significant they were. Main lesson focuses on the availability and impact of Education. To allow independent work students can work through 6 information pages to select information to assess this. PPT guidance through evaluation of impact. This lesson could be easily differentiated further if needed, i.e. adding key words and vocab.

This PPT includes 15 examples of Bell Tasks and Starter activities that relate to the new 9-1 Edexcel Elizabethan England course. However, these examples could easily be adapted to relate to any topic. Examples include - Head and Tails, 5 minutes to find, Questioning grids, 'Hook' images and questions etc. Explanation of tasks included on PPT where needed, Could be used for wider whole school T and L on starters and Bell Tasks.

THIS LESSON IS PLANNED ALONGSIDE THE PEARSON ELIZABETHAN ENGLAND TEXTBOOKS - PLEASE ENSURE THAT YOU HAVE ACCESS TO THIS BEFORE BUYING. This lesson begins with a multiple choice starter activity knowledge recap to remind student's of previous learning during the Edexcel 9-1 Elizabethan England course. Students are then supported in accessing information from the Pearson textbook on leisure activities. Record grid which could be further differentiated very easily is provided. Plenary task is a 4 mark exam questioning asking students to apply knowledge from this lesson.

THIS LESSON NEEDS THE PEARSON EARLY ELIZABETHAN ENGLAND TEXTBOOK. This lesson begins with source analysis to get students to question what attitudes to the poor were like. They are then guided through information in the textbook using specific questions to ensure that only valuable information is selected. Plenary relates to an exam-like questions which requires students to apply knowledge learnt in this lesson.

THIS LESSON NEEDS THE 9-1 PEARSON EARLY ELIZABETHAN ENGLAND TEXTBOOK. PLEASE ENSURE YOU HAVE ACCESS. This lesson helps students to access information from the textbook in a more engaging way. Students use the record sheets, differentiated version included, and the Exploration chapter in the Pearson book to find out why Exploration was increasingly possible. Distribute information from the textbooks around the classroom to allow students to research different areas and create their own note base with the record guide.

THIS LESSON USES INFORMATION FROM THE PEARSON 9-1 ELIZABETHAN ENGLAND TEXTBOOK. PLEASE ENSURE YOU HAVE ACCESS. This lesson uses the Pearson textbook to guide students through the information and helping them to organise it in a logical way. Starter activity allows time to recap on past learning about Drake and share ideas. Record sheet included.

This lesson was planned for the Edexcel 9-1 Elizabethan England course. Starter activity used to help prepare and introduce students to key words and definitions needed for the lesson. PPT and booklet with varied activities, such as card sort and cloze exercises, included to guide students and maintain engagement. Topics covered - Enclosure and problems, why people were poor etc. All answers needed on PPT to help teacher explanation.

These resources provide students with an overview of the Exclusion Crisis - why it occurred, different sides and arguments etc. The booklet includes information and different tasks so that students can engage and apply the new information. TWO ACTIVITIES RELATE TO THE OXFORD AQA HISTORY UNIT 2D BOOK. The rest are linked to the activity booklet or PPT. Great for teaching first time or for revision.

This resource has been developed to encourage students to further interpret feedback on essays by asking them to judge the feedback in different areas i.e. depth, clarity of explanation, use of historiography etc. Students have to rank their work from Very Good to Needs Improvement and then reflect on this before their next essay. This has made marking a lot more focussed and concise. Students' feedback has been positive. It is applicable to all A Level essays but has been used for the AQA Unit 2 courses so that the Extract element can be specifically judged to relate to the separate AOs needed here and not in the essay questions. An ongoing review that can be used across Y12 and Y13. Easily adapted for Unit 1 courses.