For teaching Edexcel GCSE 9-1 The American West c.1835-c.1895 Key Topic 2 White Settlers This is a revision work booklet designed for a two hour lesson covering White Settlers. No additional resources are needed! This work booklet includes a range of activities, including multiple-choice quizzes, fill in the gap, card sorts and videos (all hyperlinked). The topics covered are: Reasons for Westward migration (Oregon Trail, Banking Crisis 1837, Manifest Destiny, Mormon Migration, California Gold Rush) Donner Party Impact of the American Civil War on migration Homestead Act and Railroad Act 1862 Transcontinental Railroad Exoduster Movement Oklahoma Land Rush Problems of farming on the plains and their solutions (including new technology) Cattle trails and cow towns Cowboys Decline of the cattle industry Please review if you purchase, and check out my other GCSE American West resources.

For teaching OCR A Level Rebellion and Disorder in Tudor England 1485-1603 Whole lesson which plans the following exam question: How far do you agree that Lambert Simnel’s rebellion was the most serious of the period 1485-1509? This lesson plans the above exam question step-by-step; from introduction to conclusion, with starter sentences and detailed planning! This is the first essay students will complete after studying the rebellions of Henry VII so they will be comparing the threat of the dynastic and economic rebellions faced by Henry VII. Students have done very well after this lesson in their essay and it lead to greater understanding of how to write the essay. Also included Fully resourced lesson Detailed essay planning guide Model answer AfL sheet Thanks for looking at this resource, and please check out my other Tudor Rebellion lessons and resources (especially on Henry VII’s rebellions). Please review if you purchase!

How tall are you compared to famous historical figures? This is one of my favourite displays I have made! 45 famous historical figures and their HEIGHTS! I have used this in a corridor and students, staff and even parents love comparing their heights to some of the most famous people in history. This is perfect for primary or secondary schools. All you need is a 2 metre ruler stick so you can accurately position the faces of the famous people. Included in this pack are: Pictures of all 45 people Labels showing their name and height Included are a huge range of historical figures; from science, literature, music, art, world leaders and more! It is great fun seeing students line up against famous historical people and comparing their heights. Feedback is welcome.

KS3 Religious Studies - Lesson 2 of the Islam scheme of work This lesson looks at an ‘What are the key features of a Mosque?’. This lesson looks at the key features of mosques - students will complete a worksheet investigating each part of a mosque using information provided on the PowerPoint, complete with a variety of photographs and videos. At the start of the lesson, I encourage students to take off their shoes, wash and cover their heads so they get a full feel for what it is like to enter a mosque. Finally, students will decide what is the most important feature of a mosque and why? All worksheets and resources needed are included – ready to download and teach! Feedback is welcome, please check out the rest of my lessons in the Islam scheme of work.

For teaching Edexcel GCSE 9-1 Superpower Relations and the Cold War 1941-1991 Revision lesson - Timeline of the Origins of the Cold War. The timeline analyses key events from 1945-1956 and assess how much tension each event caused. Please review if you purchase and check out my other Cold War lessons and resources!

A lesson for teaching Year 7 about ‘Understanding Chronology’. This is part of the ‘Historical Skills’ Scheme of Work, used at the beginning of September for introducing students to studying History. Students will: Grasp the concept of chronology and its importance in history. Learn to place historical events in a chronological sequence. Understand and use timelines to visualise historical periods and events. Your feedback is greatly appreciated! Please check out my other lessons and resources on my TES shop for more engaging and effective teaching materials.

This engaging display showcases various well-known individuals who have degrees in History, along with their current job titles. It’s designed to inspire students by highlighting the diverse career paths available to those who study history.

Knowledge Organiser for WW1 Ideal for use as revision for students who are studying WW1! This knowledge organiser looks at life in the trenches and the Battle of the Somme. Please review if you purchase, and check out my other WW1 lessons and KS3 knowledge organisers!

This whole lesson plus activities and resources looks at Hitler Youth Opposition Groups (Edelweiss Pirates, Swing Youth and White Rose) using a variety video clips and tasks. Includes optional source work for high ability students or perfect for a top set class! Suitable for 11-14s. Please check out my other Hitler Youth resources, feedback is welcome.

KS3 Philosophy and Ethics - Lesson 1 of the ‘What Big Questions are there?’ Scheme of Work. This lesson looks at ‘What are Ultimate Questions’? This lesson introduces Ultimate Questions. By the end of the lesson, students will be able to: Formulate ultimate questions and explain how they may relate to religion. Describe ultimate questions and describe how they are related to religion. Understand what an ultimate question is. No worksheets needed - always a bonus! Ready to download and teach straight away. Feedback is welcome, please check out the rest of my lessons in the ‘What Big Questions are there?’

Worksheet for watching the film Titanic. Print on A3 for the best result! Students fill in the sheet as they watch the film - looks at: The differences between first and third class passengers (Rose and Jack) Problems with the lifeboats Problems they can see Who is to blame with a box to fill in on: Captain Smith, Bruce Ismay and Thomas Andrews Please review if you buy and check out my other resources!

Suitable for teaching 11-14s and can also be used 7-11! Whole lesson plus all resources and worksheets needed for teaching: How different was the city of Baghdad to that of Medieval London? Students will investigate the medieval city of Baghdad and understand the Islamic Golden Age through videos and information sheets (provided). They will compare this information with London (also provided). This is perfect for teaching after Medieval life or the Black Death! Try out this interesting and often forgotten about world history in our curriculum! Please review if you purchase and check out my Medieval World (including China) resources!

Getting ready for a GCSE options evening? Need to showcase your History GCSE? Then look no further!!! Includes pictures, careers, and a break down of the syllabus. Edexcel GCSE topics: Medicine Through Time Weimar and Nazi Germany Cold War Early Elizabethan England

Causes of WW1 Knowledge Organiser. Can be used for revision for students.

Suitable for teaching KS3 Charles I and the English Civil War. Whole lesson looks at the battles of Civil War, with a particular emphasis on Marston Moor. The lesson includes differentiated tasks, such as a card sort of the battles either onto a timeline or on a map of the UK. Students also look at Marston Moor in detail and how it was fought. Please review if you purchase and check out my other Charles I and the English Civil War resources!

A whole lesson including ALL RESOURCES needed for teaching a History of Christmas. Can be used for Primary or Secondary! Suitable for KS2 or KS3! Perfect for the final week of the school term before the Christmas holidays! Students use the information sheets provided to find out about how Christmas was celebrated through time, all the way from the Neolithic to the Victorian Age, including; When it was celebrated Food and drink Activities and traditions Presents Absolutely perfect for a fun lesson but still educational! Activities are also differentiated for low and high achievers. Even includes a ‘find the word’ word-search as a starter. Please review if you purchase!

Suitable for teaching KS3 - ideally Y9 due to the content of the lesson; "Does genocide exist today?" Students will look at examples of genocide in the 20th century; Holodomor, Ukraine Cambodia Bosnia and Herzegovina Rwanda Armenia Using information sheets (provided) students will complete a table (differentiated) on the different genocides. Students will then be asked to reflect on what they have learnt; Who is responsible for genocide? Are other people responsible if they do not try to stop the genocide? Why do people treat other human beings in ways like these? What would you do if you were in a situation where a group was being targeted? What can we do to stop genocide from happening in the future? This can open up some fantastic and thoughtful discussions. I use this lesson after teaching the Holocaust, as often I find other genocides tend to be forgotten about in the curriculum. All resources needed are included - please consider teaching this important lesson! Feedback is welcome.

Whole lesson plus resources needed for teaching Medicine on the Western Front for KS3! This is perfect for introducing Medicine Through Time to KS3 ready for GCSE. How effectively were medical problems dealt with on the Western Front? This lesson was used as a taster lesson for Year 9 who were thinking of taking GCSE (we study Edexcel Medicine Through Time 9-1). Students have some wow factor moments, differentiated source work, and videos! This is a really popular lesson. Feedback is welcome.

For teaching Edexcel 9-1 Medicine Through Time 1250-present and the Western Front 1914-1918. This lesson plus accompanying work booklet goes through every exam question on Paper 1: Medicine Through Time 1250-Present and the Western Front 1914-1918. This includes: Exam layout Break down of each question Top tips on how to answer each question Model answers LOTS of example exam questions! Please review if you purchase, and check out my other Medicine Through Time resources!