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I am Curriculum Lead for History with 15 years teaching experience and an exam marker for AQA 8145 GCSE History. I teach KS3, KS4 and KS5 History.

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I am Curriculum Lead for History with 15 years teaching experience and an exam marker for AQA 8145 GCSE History. I teach KS3, KS4 and KS5 History.
Elizabethan Religion Explained
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Elizabethan Religion Explained

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A simple sheet summarising Elizabethan Religion- This is ideal for KS3 students but also at GCSE for students who are confused with the religious changes and need a straightforward explanation.
Martin Luther King Homework
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Martin Luther King Homework

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A research homework sheet with level criteria to find out about Martin Luther King and his life. Can be adapted for any age group studying him.
The Civil Rights Movement-The rise of white supremacy
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The Civil Rights Movement-The rise of white supremacy

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Learning Objectives: To investigate the rise of White Supremacy and understand the racism Black Americans faced. Words of the lesson: White Supremacy This lesson explores the KKK and the issues Black Americans faced through source questions. Level criteria is provided.
Thomas Becket bundle-Two lessons, Who were Henry and Thomas? And the murder investigation
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Thomas Becket bundle-Two lessons, Who were Henry and Thomas? And the murder investigation

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Lesson 1- Learning objectives: To be independent enquirers and develop a theory as to what happened to Thomas Becket? The main tasks are to look at sources following Henry and Becket's lifestyle and answer source questions, then examine why they fell out. The plenary task is for pupils to decide what happens next to Becket and to write it on a paper 'scroll' to be rolled up and opened in the next lesson. There is level criteria to support this. Lesson 2- Learning Objectives: To find out what happened after Henry II shouted “Will no one rid me of this turbulent priest?” To decide who was responsible. Word of the Lesson: Motive This lesson starts with pupils sharing what they think happened to Becket and then the murder report. Pupils then complete a CSI investigation task on Becket's murder.
Henry VIII and his impact as King-How did he change England forever?
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Henry VIII and his impact as King-How did he change England forever?

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Learning Objectives: To understand how Henry changed England forever. The two main tasks are: 1st task- a source about Henry and how he changed England with Point, evidence and explanation structure. 2nd task- A set of sources showing life before and after the reformation ad pupils have to divide their page into two or use a double page and use the written sources to draw how the reformation changed England.
Mary I - Did Mary Tudor deserve the name 'Bloody Mary'?
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Mary I - Did Mary Tudor deserve the name 'Bloody Mary'?

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Learning objective: Did Mary Tudor deserve the title ‘Bloody Mary’. Use the clues to solve the mystery. The main task is a mystery with source clues which pupils code in order to decide if she deserves the nickname. There are different layers to this and pupils can read more into the clues depending on the ability of the class and the level of challenge you want to set. On the PowerPoint the task is to complete the mystery as a poster with a two sided argument and a judgement supported with evidence.
Edward VI-Who was Edward and How Protestant did Edward turn England?
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Edward VI-Who was Edward and How Protestant did Edward turn England?

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Learning objectives: To solve the mystery How protestant was England under Edward VI? The starter task is to guess how old Edward is from the picture and then another source question which can be verbal or written. The second part of the lesson is a mystery task with clues which pupils code to say whether they think the source suggests England changed to Protestant or remained Catholic. There is level criteria and a writing frame to make the judgement.
How to attack a Stone Keep Castle
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How to attack a Stone Keep Castle

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Learning Objectives: To find out what was a Stone keep castle and to plan an attack on a Stone Keep Castle. The main tasks are to look at a cross section of a Stone Keep Castle and answer questions and then use a card sort to draw a castle and plan the best way to attack, sticking the card down and then adding explanation as to why that method in that position would be successful.
Motte and Bailey Castles
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Motte and Bailey Castles

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Learning objective: How did William use castles to keep control of England? The starter task is to do a back to back drawing of a Motte and Bailey castle using the image on the worksheet. The main task is to describe the castle and there is level criteria which can be amended and example answers and sentence starters. The end task is to consider how the castles would help William to keep control and then to suggest improvements that could be made to the Motte and Bailey castle with explanations for these.
Roman Schools Homework
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Roman Schools Homework

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Roman schools homework- Pupils have to find out about Roman schools and Roman education. Includes sources on the sheet with information on as well as website ideas. * Old level 4 ** Old Level 5 *** Old Level 6. Need to be changed to whatever school is following.
Life in Roman Britain
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Life in Roman Britain

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Learning Objectives: To investigate what life was like in Roman Britain. Starter on Roman numerals Useful source question on what the Romans brought to Britain. Level Criteria Presentation task using the sources to find out information about the Romans. Differentiated resources.
Roman Religion Pre-Christianity
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Roman Religion Pre-Christianity

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Learning Objectives: To investigate Roman beliefs and find out about Roman Gods. The starter task is a source to determine what we can infer about Roman religion. The main task: In your groups you have been given a pack of sources about each God. You are going to work as a group to create a presentation about the Gods and Goddesses. For each God or Goddess, write down a paragraph of detail about them. Who they were What they were responsible for. Fascinating facts about them! The powerpoint worksheet is info on Roman Gods.