This lesson contains: A starter to consider what the students have heard about the Somme and to look at a  picture source. A background to the battle including the purpose of the Somme attack. An overview of who Field Marshall Haig was. An overview of the plan and a discussion activity to determine what might go wrong. A brief YouTube video from Blackadder to look at a comedic perspective of the plan. An exercise to study statements about the Somme and determine which show success or failure. A judgement is then written. An overview of the consequences using an interpretation and finding arguments for and against it Haig being ultimately responsible. A plenary to consider whether Haig was guilty or not. Attachments: 1 x Powerpoint Presentation 1 x Publisher File

This lesson contains: A starter to examine an image and what it shows about the Tudors’ treatment of the poor. A discussion of the impact of Henry’s closure of the monasteries on the poor. Discovery of what Vagabonds were and an activity to match the type of vagabond to the description using the resources provided. An exercise to study pre-Elizabeth treatment and rules against the poor, matching the treatment to why it might be unfair. An exercise to consolidate knowledge and then judge how much change happened during Elizabeth’s time, including the Poor Laws and the distinguishing between Deserving Poor and the Idle and Lazy. A plenary to write a short letter expressing whether the treatment was fair or unfair still. Attachments: 1 x Powerpoint Presentation 2 x Publisher Files

This lesson contains: A taught segment on the differences between sources and interpretations. An overview of what to consider when studying sources. A run through of how to study interpretations and why they differ. There is an example of two images with two different things in it. Some in the class will see different things. An exercise for students to write down what happened last lesson, then the teacher can take different interpretations of the same lesson from different experiences. This helps illustrate the point. A recap of the Somme battle and an introduction to the lions vs donkeys argument. A depth study of two sources that differ. Students analyse the nature, origin and purpose. A depth study of two interpretations that differ. Students study them, determine the viewpoint and what they are saying about the guilt over the Somme. A final judgement about the reasons the two interpretations studied differ. Attachment: 1 x Powerpoint Presentation 1 x Publisher File 1 x Word File

This lesson contains: A starter to study some selected provisions of the Defense of the Realm Act and student shave fun deciding which are important and which were just inconvenient. An overview of the British blockade and its impact on Germany. A discussion of the use of U-Boats and their purpose in trying to starve Britain. Students watch a short YouTube video and discussing the impact of the U-Boats and how the British could solve the problem. An activity to learn about the home front by watching a YouTube video and completing information on the worksheet provided about rationing, allotments and the growing of food by women while the men were away. A discussion of the unrestricted submarine warfare and the sinking of the Luisitania, leading to the U.S. entry into the war. Students complete a worksheet with guided reading. A final plenary to judge whether the U-Boat warfare was successful or ineffective overall. Attachments: 1 x Powerpoint Presentation 2 x Publisher File

This lesson contains: A starter to consider the lyrics of a song and whatit shows about the person’s feelings of war. A background into who the conchies were and an exercise to consider why they disliked war. An overview of conscription and the need for more troops, while there were exemptions allowed and how they could be achieved. A consideration of what happens to those who get their exemptions denied, and a consolidation exercise to bring it all together. An activity to read 6 short case studies, real examples, and to assess their exemption case. Students decide the verdict, then find out what really happened afterwards. A final judgement of whether conchies were misunderstood or cowards. Attachments: 1 x Powerpoint Presentations 2 x Word Files 2 x Publisher Files

This lesson contains: A starter which recaps previous knowledge about trenches, but if you haven’t covered it, there is also a starter to consider what a Field Service Post Card was and its purpose. A worksheet which is completed as the students work through the different activities. A consideration about why soldiers wrote home. A summary of the Defense of the Realm Act and its purpose. Defining censorship and its purpose. A video from YouTube to illustrate the things that were cut out of letters as part of censorship, and students discuss this. A guided reading to analyse why censorship was used. An opportunity for the students to analyse a sample letter and censor it themselves based on what they have learned. A plenary to assess whether we can trust everything written in the letters. Attachments: 1 x Powerpoint Presentation 1 x Publisher File

This lesson contains: A starter to recap the winners and loser of WW1. An overview of the Paris Peace Conference and the Big Three, leading to a task to study the intentions of the Big Three with follow up questions. A study of the provisions of the Treaty of Versailles by putting them into 6 categories called ‘BLAMED’ - Blame, Land, Army, Money, Empire and Disputes. Students study the information sheet provided to fill this in. An extension PEE paragraph can be completed. A follow up exercise to study the changes to map after the Treaty. A source study to show the feelings of the German people towards the Treaty. A chance to study an interpretation about the harshness of the Treaty. Attachments: 1 x Powerpoint Presentation 1 x Powerpoint Document 2 x Publisher Files 1 x Word File

This lesson contains: A starter to recap prior knowledge from the course so far. A background of the perceived threat of the USSR spreading and the problems in Greece with the Civil War. Students discuss what Truman should do. A YouTube video gives the build up while another video discusses what Truman actually did. Students use the information provided to complete the relevant sections of their worksheet. Emphasis on the new change of policy from isolationism to containment. A discussion of the Marshall Plan, its purpose and using a YouTube video and the information provided, students complete the last part of their worksheet organiser. A choice of plenaries: either a source analysis or an exam style question. Attachments: 1 x Powerpoint Presentation 2 x Publisher Files

This lesson contains: A starter to consider what ‘life choices’ mean and how they might affect the cause and cure of diseases. A discussion of what lifestyle factors affect out health, e.g. sun, alcohol, drugs, fast food, stress etc. This is because this lesson is about how greater awareness of diseases caused by lifestyle factors has helped us in the modern era. An overview of the pioneers of research on lifestyle, including Charles Booth’s original map and report and Edwin Chadwick’s report on the poor. An activity to do guided reading of information to do with lifestyles and complete a series of levelled questions to show their understanding. An opportunity to do an exam question comparing causes of disease in the modern era with another era. Attachments: 1 x Powerpoint Presentation 1 x Publisher File

This lesson contains: A 3 page worksheet that can be printed as a booklet (A3 is best, A4 is also fine). Information about the Ridolfi Plot through a video summary and a consolidation activity on the worksheet. The causes, events and consequences are covered. The causes, events and consequences of the Throckmorton Plot, to complete the worksheet, using a combination of on-screen information and a short video clip. The causes, events and consequences of the Babington Plot, to fill out the worksheet, through a mix of a word bank for the gap fill and the information sheet. A summary fo the consequences of the three plots, including the execution of Mary Queen of Scots. A plenary to come up with a phneumonic to remember the sequence of events. Attachments: 1 x Powerpoint Presentation 2 x Publisher Files 1 x PDF of all Publisher Worksheets

This lesson contains: A recap quiz about the Catholic plots. An overview of the spy network of Francis Walsingham with a video (YouTube) about the torture methods used in Tudor Britain and gives some insight and brings it to life. An additional video, this time on the use of code breakers under Francis Walsingham, which adds insight into how he cracked the Babington plot. A worksheet and activity to study the methods in more detail (i.e. spies, informers etc.) and to rate the effectiveness in keeping Elizabeth safe. A final summary activity to judge the severity of each of the plots. Attachments: 1 x Powerpoint Presentation 2 x Publisher Files

This lesson contains: A recap of why Mary Queen of Scots posed a threat, to lead onto this lesson’s content. Information on the causes of the Revolt and a video clip from David Starkey (YouTube) about why the Revolt began. An activity to use given information to complete the worksheet organiser about the reasons for the plot, the participants and the plan. A slide on the PPT with an animated map and movement to show a visual account of the Revolt on-board. An activity to write about the reasons the Revolt failed and why, using the information provided. A choice of plenaries: an exam question or a consolidation quiz. Attachments: 1 x Powerpoint Presentation 2 x Publisher Files

This lesson contains: A comprehensive background into the war in the Spanish Netherlands for context. A discussion task about what Elizabeth should do about the Netherlands. An activity on the worksheet to study the chronology of events leading to declining relations with Spain, categorising them as financial, political and religious. A graphing activity to show the rising and falling of relations as time passed. A consolidation activity to consider which events leading to war were Elizabeth’s fault, and which were Phillip’s. A final activity to read the provided information sheet and complete questions on the fighting which took place with English troops. A plenary to plan (or write) an exam question. Attachments: 1 x Powerpoint Presentation 2 x Publisher Files

This lesson contains: A starter that looks at the family tree and as you click, it confirms why Mary has a claim. You may with to supplement this with your own activity, but I find this is really good at showing how closely Mary and Elizabeth are linked, but need to emphasise using your own dialogue that Mary is Catholic and what impact her taking the throne might have for England. A few slides dealing with the changes taking place in Scotland and the Treaty of Edinburgh. Before looking at Mary, the lesson introduces that Mary is sent to France to live and meanwhile, Scotland undergoes the change of religion and leadership. There is a video and students answer some questions on the Treaty. This sets the scene because Elizabeth is in a good position in Scotland and doesn’t want that to change. An activity to watch a short video and answer questions on Mary’s life’s ups and downs, including her various marriages. This ends with Mary coming to England. A multiple choice sheet is provided or you can set your own questions. As an alternative, you could ask them to do a timeline as the video plays. A discussion about which marriage provided different benefits or detrements to Mary. A main activity to read statements about why Mary posed a threat coming to England. Students colour-code the severity of each statement and make a judgement about the religious risk posed. A final task to study Elizabeth’s choices and the fit the ‘for and against’ statements to the different choices. Students then make their own judgement about what Elizabeth should do based on historian’s ideas that she needed to make the ‘least worst choice’. A plenary exam question if there is time. Attachments: 1 x Powerpoint Presentation 2 x Publisher Files

This lesson contains: A starter to consider what the students remember from their studies in KS3 and what they can tell us about Elizabeth’s era. Might get a good discussion going. Some slides giving the background to Elizabethan England and about the dead rate, the harshness of punishment etc. There is an optional quiz if you have time (hidden slides) that have a few true/false questions and students can guess about the population, religion etc. It’s a good way to give an overall impression of the era. A task for students to sort out some cards to show the social groups and a description about them. Students match them, then rank them in social order. It helps them visualise society’s hierarchy. They then use what they have learned to complete the hierarchy worksheet provided and fill in the blanks about towns using the gap fill. A task to then study summaries of the previous 3 monarchs. Students will then judge what mistakes they made that Elizabeth can learn from in her reign. A plenary to consider the most challenging obstacle unveiled so far for Elizabeth. Attachments: 1 x Powerpoint Presentation 2 x Publisher Files 2 x Word Files

This lesson contains: A starter discussion about what Philip should do if he was to attack England. An activity to use the information provided to reveal Phillip’s plan and complete the worksheet. A table exercise to colour-code the reasons for the invasion. A short video and map explaining the events of the actual invasion. An activity to sort, in order of importance, the reasons the invasion failed. A discussion, and consolidation exercise,  on the consequences of the invasion. A plenary to write or plan an exam question. Attachments: 1 x Powerpoint Presentation 2 x Publisher Files 1 x Word File

This lesson contains: A starter quiz to recap previous knowledge. You can customise this to suit your needs. Background into the decision to choose good advisors and who the Privy Council were. The slides are pretty straightforward and as you explain, there are questions that students can do from the board to show their understanding. A task to study the roles of the various branches of government and draw a small symbol to remember their main role. An on-board activity where you can use the answer key provided to talk through the structure of the government. This will be done on their worksheets provided and looks good once they are finished. A worksheet that takes students through Elizabeth’s decisions in choosing her Privy Council. Students find the clever choices she made and why, as well as answer some questions about the merits of William Cecil. A chance to practice an exam-style question easily done by looking back at the table and structure they completed. Attachments: 1 x Powerpoint Presentation 1 x Word Document 2 x Publisher Files 1 x PDF Answer Key

This lesson contains: A starter ‘do it now’ task to recap previous learning. An introduction to what a ‘stigma’ is. This leads to a discussion about social stigmas. Then you can introduce the three Elizabeth had against her: legitimacy, gender and marriage. A task to use the information sheet provided to create a mind map with the key information about each of the three problems, emphasising why each was an issue for her. An activity to study a series of sources to discover whether Elizabeth has the force of character to overcome these social stigmas or not. A final task to create a diamond 9 from a set of small info cards, each with a different problem Elizabeth had, which students cut out and stick down, with an extension to explain why they chose the top one she had to try and deal with first. A plenary activity to summarise a point of learning. Attachments: 1 x Powerpoint Presentation 1 x Word File 1 x Publisher File 1 x PDF Scan of the Answer Key

This lesson contains: A starter activity to gauge student interest and knowledge of World War One before the module begins. A short video to give an introduction into how gruesome the war was. An activity to study the medical advances that had taken place in the lead up to WW1, including x-rays, blood transfusions and aseptic surgery. Students assess the merits but also the problems that still existed with these methods. A teacher-led walkthrough of how the war started and led to stalemate and trenches. Students can answer some basic questions on the potential problems medical practitioners might face. A task to study the 4 major battlegrounds of WW1 (Ypres, Somme, Cambrai, Arras) to complete comprehension questions on them. A plenary to consider the biggest challenges faced by soldiers and by medics. **Attachments: ** 1 x Powerpoint Presentation 2 x Publisher Files

This lesson contains: A starter about the Somme and to summarise the viewpoint of a person who was there are the time. A teacher-led overview of trenches, what they were and what they looked like. There is a consolidation discussion to decide what they can see going on in a typical trench and what questions they would ask. A comprehension gap fill task based on the knowledge they just gained about trenches. A task to watch a video about trenches and to label their own cross-section. They then use the information on the board to label the design of the trenches, including the front, support and reserve trenches etc. An opportunity to teach how to do the ‘follow up’ question and then to practice it. An optional extension to watch a YouTube video and argue why trenches were so neccesary based on the new weapons of war. **Attachments: ** 1 x Powerpoint Presentation 2 x Publisher Files