A lesson for teaching 11-14 about ‘Why was Alfred the Great so great?’ This is part of the ‘Iron Age to Alfred’ Scheme of Work. This lesson is fully resourced. Students will; Evaluate how ‘great’ Alfred the Great really was. Understand how ‘Great’ Alfred’s different choices were and prioritise them. Describe the different achievements of Alfred the Great. Your feedback is greatly appreciated! Please check out my other lessons and resources on my TES shop for more engaging and effective teaching materials.

A lesson for teaching 11-14 about ‘How different was Viking England to Anglo-Saxon England before AD800?’ This is part of the ‘Iron Age to Alfred’ Scheme of Work. This lesson is fully resourced. Students will; Judge how different the two types of kingship in England were. Describe how different Viking England was to Anglo-Saxon England. Know the different impacts of the Viking Invasion. Your feedback is greatly appreciated! Please check out my other lessons and resources on my TES shop for more engaging and effective teaching materials.

A lesson for teaching 11-14 about ‘What can artefacts teach us about the Anglo-Saxons?’ This is part of the ‘Iron Age to Alfred’ Scheme of Work. This lesson is fully resourced. Students will; Compare Anglo-Saxon England to Roman England. Explain what artefacts reveal about the Anglo-Saxons. Describe life in Anglo-Saxon England. Your feedback is greatly appreciated! Please check out my other lessons and resources on my TES shop for more engaging and effective teaching materials.

A lesson for teaching 11-14 about ‘What was life like in Roman Britain?’ This is part of the ‘Iron Age to Alfred’ Scheme of Work. This lesson is fully resourced. Students will; Explain how different Roman towns were to Iron Age towns using at least 2 examples. Understand how Roman towns were different to Iron Age towns. Describe different features of Roman Canterbury and recall 8-10 facts about Roman Britain. Your feedback is greatly appreciated! Please check out my other lessons and resources on my TES shop for more engaging and effective teaching materials.

A lesson for teaching Year 7 about ‘Why are there different interpretations of the past?’ This is part of the ‘Historical Skills’ Scheme of Work, used at the beginning of September for introducing students to studying History. Students will: Understand that history can be interpreted in various ways. Learn the factors that lead to different historical interpretations. Develop critical thinking skills by examining multiple perspectives on historical events - specifically the Vikings. 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.

A lesson for teaching Year 7 on ‘How do historians learn about the past’. This is part of the ‘Historical Skills’ Scheme of Work, used at the beginning of September for introducing students to studying History. Students will: Understand the various methods historians use to study the past. Learn about different types of historical sources. Understand the importance of reliability Be able to recognise anachronisms Your feedback is greatly appreciated! Please check out my other lessons and resources on my TES shop for more engaging and effective teaching materials.

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.

A lesson for teaching Year 7 about ‘What does a Historian do’? This is part of the ‘Historical Skills’ Scheme of Work, used at the beginning of September for introducing students to studying History. Students will: Understand the role and tasks of a historian. Learn about the skills and methods historians use to study the past. Your feedback is greatly appreciated! Please check out my other lessons and resources on my TES shop for more engaging and effective teaching materials.

An introductory lesson about ‘What is History’ for Year 7 students. Perfect as the first lesson in September! All resources are included. Students will: Understand the definition and significance of history. Learn about different historical terminology. Engage in a discussion about why studying history is important. Your feedback is greatly appreciated! Please check out my other lessons and resources on my TES shop for more engaging and effective teaching materials.

Year 6 History Transition Lesson designed to be delivered to Year 6 students who are doing a taster day or lesson. This History lesson goes over; What does History mean to you? What Historical topics have you learnt so far and what topics would you like to learn about? What will you be studying in Year 7 History at (chosen school)? Why is History important - looking at historical quotes Definition quiz of key terms (eg chronology, primary source, secondary source, century etc) Activity with worksheet - looking at 5 inventions and having to… Work out the order in which they were invented Calculating centuries Understanding significance and explaining which invention was the most significant and why Thanks for purchasing and please leave a review.

I am a History teacher and Expert Lead in Education who trains History teachers on how to teach History. Session 1: Introduction to teaching History This is an introductory session for trainee teachers on how to teach History. This includes; Why do we teach history? Personal reflections on teaching history How to enhance subject knowledge KS3 National Curriculum How should we teach KS3? What would you teach? Also included: PowerPoint presentation Extra reading materials Session resources Session lesson plan Please review if you purchase, and check out my other teacher training resources.

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 Edexcel GCSE 9-1 The American West c.1835-c.1895 Key Topic 1 Destruction of Plains Indians Way of Life This is a revision work booklet designed for a two hour lesson covering the destruction of Plains Indians way of life. 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: Who were the Plains Indians Tribal structures Importance of the buffalo Plains Indians beliefs US government policy and the Plains Indians Causes of conflict The Indian Wars Extermination of the buffalo Reservations and cultural and legal end of the Plains Indians Please review if you purchase, and check out my other GCSE American West resources.

For teaching Edexcel GCSE 9-1 Early Elizabethan England 1558-1588 Key Topic 1 Queen, Government and Religion This a revision work booklet designed for two hours covering Queen, Government and Religion. This work booklet includes a range of activities, including multiple-choice quizzes, fill in the gap, card sorts and videos (all hyperlinked). No additional resources are needed! Answers are included in the ‘notes’ section at the bottom of the slide, as well as any links to videos. The topics covered are: Elizabethan society Elizabeth’s problems Religious division in 1558 Challenges to the Religious Settlement Why was Mary, Queen of Scots important? Execution of Mary, Queen of Scots Please review if you purchase, and check out my other GCSE Early Elizabethan England resources.

For teaching Edexcel GCSE 9-1 The American West c1835-c1895 Key Topic 1 Revision Clock

For teaching Edexcel GCSE 9-1 Early Elizabethan England 1558-88 Queen, Government and Religion What was Elizabeth’s biggest problem? This lesson looks at the problems Elizabeth I faced during the early years of her reign. This includes: Elizabeth’s character and strengths Gender Marriage and succession Threats from abroad How to run the country Religion Making her people happy Also included: Accompanying work booklet to the lesson, with a wide range of fun activities! 20 question quiz with answers based on the lesson Describe two features exam question 12 mark ‘explain why’ exam question with AfL sheet Please review if you purchase, and check out my other Early Elizabethan England resources.

For teaching Edexcel GCSE 9-1 Early Elizabethan England 1558-88 Queen, Government and Religion Why was Elizabeth’s world complicated? This is the first lesson of Early Elizabethan England. The lesson introduces the course and then looks at what Elizabethan society was like for Elizabeth I. This includes; Introductory quiz on Tudor England Who was Elizabeth I - family tree Background to Elizabeth’s reign Issues with religion How was society structured This was an outstanding graded lesson used for a formal observation! Also included: Accompanying work booklet to the lesson, with a wide range of fun activities! Please review if you purchase, and check out my other Early Elizabethan England resources.

For teaching OCR A Level Rebellion and Disorder in Tudor England 1485-1603 Edward VI How threatening was the Year of Commotion 1549 to the Tudor government? This lesson looks at the Kett’s and Western Rebellions in 1549 under Edward VI. This includes: Retrieval quiz starter task Who was the Duke of Somerset? Underlying problems in 1549 Causes of Kett’s and Western Rebellions In depth look at the religious changes under Edward VI (New English Prayerbook) and why this was an issue for the Western rebels How Kett’s Rebellion started Nature of Kett’s and Western Rebellions Impact of Kett’s and Western Rebellions Also included: Accompanying work booklet to the lesson, with a wide range of fun activities! Fully resourced 2 hour lesson for teaching both Kett’s and Western Rebellion in 2 hours Notes on the causes, nature and impact of both Kett’s and Western Rebellions 1549 Edward VI cover sheet for folders Thanks for looking at this resource, and please check out my other Tudor Rebellion lessons and resources. Please review if you purchase!