Whole lesson plus resources for teaching ‘did man land on the Moon?’ This was created as part of STEM week, ** this can be used as a stand alone lesson in Primary, or KS3 History or Science!** Students use information sheets (provided) to decide for themselves in man landed on the moon. They use this to complete a table analysing the evidence. Students also complete differentiated activities, including a higher level thinking question of ‘do we live in a post truth age?’ A fantastic lesson that really gets students thinking and debating! Please review if you purchase.

For teaching 11-14s Slave Trade - The Middle Passage INCLUDING the case study The Zong! Whole lesson plus worksheets on the Middle Passage. Students will first understand what the Middle Passage is with reference to the Triangular Trade. Students will then look at the conditions in the Middle Passage watching the clip from ‘Amistad’ and answering quiz questions on a worksheet (provided). Students will then look at the case study of the Zong. Here, students will read a passage about the case study of the Zong and choose from 3 differentiated options; answering comprehension questions, write a letter from the ship, or writing a speech to judge explaining why the slave trade owners on the Zong were guilty of murder. This is a fascinating lesson which encourages students to consider the implications of the slave trade; and begin to look at the abolition of the slave trade. Please review if you purchase, and check out my other slavery resources!

Whole lesson plus all resources needed for teaching 11-14s Why did Henry VIII create the Church of England? This lesson looks at the reasons why Henry VIII created the Church of England; Divorce Money Reform the church This is done using a variety of differentiated tasks, including videos, sorting out fact cards and putting statements in the correct chronological order. Finally, students will decide on the most important reason Henry VIII created the Church of England. Please review if you purchase and check out my other Tudor resources.

Suitbale for 11-14/ KS3 Philosophy and Ethics - Lesson 1 of the Science and Religion SoW. This lesson looks at ‘What is Religion’? Students will be able to: Explain what a religion is using specific examples. Describe your expectations of what a religious person should be. Understand what religion is. Name at least 3 religions. All resources included! Feedback is welcome, please check out the rest of my lessons in the Science and Religion Scheme of Work!

KS3 Philosophy and Ethics - Lesson 3 of the Science and Religion SoW. This lesson looks at ‘What is Science’? Students will be able to: Explain what the scientific method is and use it to look at real life experiments. Discuss at least two things that science now explains that used to be explained by religion. State at least three areas that are involved in science. All resources included! Feedback is welcome, please check out the rest of my lessons in the Science and Religion Scheme of Work!

KS3 Philosophy and Ethics - Lesson 4 of the ‘What Big Questions are there?’ Scheme of Work. This lesson looks at ‘Why is there evil and suffering in the world’? This lesson is an introduction to understanding why there is evil and suffering, looking at the differences between moral and natural evil with examples. By the end of the lesson, students will be able to: Express your own feelings and suggest reasons why evil and suffering happens. Explain about how evil and suffering affects many people. Question why there is evil and suffering in the world if there is a good God. No worksheets needed - 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?’

KS3 Religious Studies - Lesson 3 of the Islam scheme of work This lesson looks at The Five Pillars of Islam. This lesson looks at the Five Pillars. Students will complete a worksheet (gap fill task) on the Five Pillars using a video, and will then reflect and consider what their Five Pillars are - what is important to them? 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.

KS3 Religious Studies - Lesson 5 of the Islam scheme of work This lesson looks at 'How do Muslims respect the Qur’an?' This lesson looks at: Origins of the Qur’an Contents of the Qur’an Memorising the Qur’an Respecting the Qur’an This lesson focusses on how and why Muslims respect the Qur’an. There is also an interesting look at the Qur’an in the news where libraries did not store the Qur’an on the top shelf - and why it is important that everyone respects the holy books of others. The lesson finishes with a key word glossary task. 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.

Suitable for teaching KS3. What was the Black Death? An enquiry lesson that looks at the skeletons recently discovered at Charterhouse Square. Students need to investigate what killed 50% of the population in 1348. Even includes news clips from when the skeletons were discovered!! Whole lesson including differentiated activities and resources. It is useful to have the textbook Making Sense of History textbook 1066-1509 however the lesson can be adapted for use without out as it is only needed for one task.

Suitable for teaching 11-14 on reasons why people signed up for WW1 - Why did people to go war? The whole lesson plus resources looks at why people signed up for WW1 using propaganda. The students will analyse examples of WW1 propaganda, understanding how this persuaded young men to join the war effort. If you purchase, please review and check out my other WW1 lessons.

Suitable for teaching KS2 or KS3. What is prayer and meditation? This lesson looks at: What is prayer? Why do people pray? What is meditation? Looking at aids to prayer and meditation in different religions. Lesson objectives: Grade 8-9: Analyse why different people pray and meditate and correctly identify aids to prayer for different religions. Grade 5-7: Consider why people pray and meditate, and describe the aids used by different religions. Grade 3-4: Identify aids to prayer and know what religion they are used in. Feedback is welcome, please review if you purchase!

KS3 Philosophy and Ethics - Lesson 2 of the Science and Religion SoW. This lesson looks at ‘What is the Religious Method’? Students will be able to: Explain why you think religion is important. Use the ‘religious method’ to decide what societies have a religion. Describe what the ‘religious method’ is used for. Give two expectations you have of religious people. All resources are included. Feedback is welcome, please check out the rest of my lessons in the Science and Religion Scheme of Work!

For teaching GCSE Edexcel 9-1 Medicine Through Time - British Sector on the Western Front This whole lesson plus resources (as a booklet, but can be easily adapted to be worksheets for exercise books) is an introduction for WW1 Medicine. This lesson looks at; What are trenches? How did we come to trench warfare? Analysing two letter extracts from Richard Smethurst, with a focus on medical conditions that can be ascertained from them Trench structure A selection of WW1 videos for making a mind-map about life in the trenches, including The Somme, Gas, Barbed Wire and more. The whole lesson has an underlying focus on medicine to encourage students to discuss and consider the medical conditions that may arise in the trenches. Please review if you purchase, and check out my other WW1 Medicine lessons!

For teaching Edexcel 9-1 GCSE Medicine Through Time - WW1 Historic Environment This is an exam skills guide to be given to students which breaks down all 3 questions with a comprehensive guide on how to answer each question. Includes exam questions and model answers. This was written as an exam marker for Medicine Through Time! Students have given feedback that they find this guide extremely useful and bring it to every lesson to support their exam questions! Please review if you purchase, and check out my other WW1 resources.

Whole lesson plus differentiated resources and activities for teaching: 'What were conditions like for children working in factories?' Students begin by understanding why factories were built and an introduction to some of the conditions in factories. Students then use differentiated sources about factory life to record: Age of workers Hours worked Type of work Injuries/accidents Pay Punishments Students will finish by completing one of 3 differentiated activities including an exam style ‘describe two features’ question! Please review if you purchase, and check out my other Industrial Revolution resources on my shop.

How did life change between 1750 and 1900? Whole lesson plus differentiated resources for teaching 11-14s ‘how did life change between 1750-1900?’ Students will start by looking at inventions and guessing whether they were created before or after 1750, and then look at the Industrial Revolution. Students complete a table (differentiated) using the information sheet (PROVIDED!) about changes in; Population Work Transport Health and Medicine Living Conditions Finally, students complete one of 3 differentiated tasks summarising the changes between 1750-1900. Also includes a ‘quick quiz’ plenary! Please review if you purchase, and check out my other industrial revolution resources!

KS3 Philosophy and Ethics - Lesson 3 of the ‘What Big Questions are there?’ Scheme of Work. This lesson looks at 'How do different religions answer the question ‘What happens when we die?' This lesson looks at the religious answer to ‘What happens when we die?’ - Looking at the 6 major religions and their beliefs. By the end of the lesson, students will be able to: Explain what you believe and express your opinion on issues relating to what happens when we die. Describe what the worlds six main religions believe happens when we die. Understand and explore examples of ‘Near Death Experiences’. Resources are included - including an information sheet and differentiated table for students to fill in! Feedback is welcome, please check out the rest of my lessons in the ‘What Big Questions are there?’

For teaching PSHE ages 11-14 (also suitable for ages 9-11). Whole lesson plus resources on the importance and benefits of exercise, including a self-reflection task. All resources are included for a 1 hour lesson. Please review if you purchase, feedback is welcome!

Whole lesson plus all worksheets and resources needed exploring why young people supported the Nazi’s. Differentiated activities suitable for all students in your class. Suitable for 11-14s. Please review if you purchase, and check out my other Hitler Youth lessons and resources!

Show this to your Year 11s before their Medicine Through Time Edexcel 9-1 GCSE exam. This PowerPoint goes through the essential pieces of information that they need to know before the exam - focussing on exam skills and how to write the answers.