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Our resources have been written to a high standard and fine tuned in the classroom. The History Academy's goal is to share best practice at an affordable price so that you can focus on your own priorities. During my 34 years in challenging schools, I have published resources for Heinemann, Pearsons, Hodder, Folens, BBC and Boardworks. If you would like to receive updates, create your own customised bundle or join our team, then contact us via our Facebook or Linkedin pages.

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Our resources have been written to a high standard and fine tuned in the classroom. The History Academy's goal is to share best practice at an affordable price so that you can focus on your own priorities. During my 34 years in challenging schools, I have published resources for Heinemann, Pearsons, Hodder, Folens, BBC and Boardworks. If you would like to receive updates, create your own customised bundle or join our team, then contact us via our Facebook or Linkedin pages.
Card Sort: What were the causes of the Russian Revolution in October 1917?
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Card Sort: What were the causes of the Russian Revolution in October 1917?

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This fun and interactive card sort has been designed to help students review and develop their understanding about the causes of the October Revolution in 1917, which saw the overthrow of the Provisional Government. It is aimed at GCSE and A Level students, who have studied the topic and now need to develop their critical understanding of the links and connections between the different factors and their significance within the complex web of events leading up to the Bolshevik Revolution. When you purchase this resource, you will be able to download a 14 slide PowerPoint Presentation and an accompanying single page word document. The PowerPoint contains aims, objectives, starter, plenary, information slide, pictures, diagrams, tasks, activities, review triangle, and photocopy templates. I have also unloaded the PowerPoint in a PDF format, just in case you don’t have access to Microsoft Office. The Word document, which has also been uploaded as a PDF, contains instructions, aims, eight heading cards and twenty eight cards that need sorting or matching under them. Please see the detailed preview for more information. The aims and objectives of this lesson are: Theme: The Russian Revolution Know: What were the causes of the Russian Revolution in October 1917? Understand: What different factors caused the Bolshevik Revolution? Evaluate: Which were the most important causes of the October Revolution? Skills: Cause, Consequence & Collaboration WILF – What Am I Looking For? Can You Describe: The causes of the Russian Revolution in October 1917? Can You Explain: What different factors caused the Bolshevik Revolution? Can You Evaluate: Which were the most important causes? If you like this resource then why not check out my other resources on this topic in my TES shop. You can also follow ‘The History Academy’ on Twitter, Google Plus, YouTube and Facebook for the latest updates or even to get in touch and chat about how you have used this resource or to ask questions. We aim to produce cheap and affordable resources for the price of a good cup of coffee so that you can spend more time doing the things that you want. All our authors are paid the living wage so when you purchase our resources you are buying into our shared values of fair play and decency. Anyway, have fun and stay in touch via social media for the latest updates. Don’t forget to check out our dedicated You Tube Channel with over 600 free videos: @historyacademy Kind Regards Roy
How did the LGBTQ+ community react to the Miners' Strike?
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How did the LGBTQ+ community react to the Miners' Strike?

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This lesson on how the LGBTQ+ community responded to the Miners’ Strike was especially commissioned by the History Academy to help mark the 40th Anniversary in 2024. It looks at the problems facing the LGBTQ+ community during the 1980s, the start of the strike and the work of LGSM to help support Welsh pit communities, as well as how the NUM supported LGBTQ+ rights after the strike. This is very much an attempt to shine a light at an important piece of hidden history, which had a major impact on changing Modern Britain and eventually improving LGBTQ+ civil rights . This lesson is aimed at both KS4 and KS5, but if you are looking for a lighter touch for KS3, then check out our other resources on the Miners’ Strike covering not just LGBTQ+ but how other sections of British society reacted to the MIners’ Strike 1984 - 1985. When you purchase this lesson, you will be able to download an 18 slide PowerPoint and an accompanying three page worksheet. The PowerPoint contains aims, objectives, differentiated outcomes, starters, plenaries, historical sources, video clips, information slides, a heads and tails activity and series of questions which examine various aspects of both the strike and the LGBTQ+ experience during the 1980s. The accompanying three page worksheet mirrors the content and questions in the PowerPoint. Both resources have also been uploaded as PDFs, just in case you don’t have access to MIcrosoft Office. For more information, please see the sample preview. The aims and objectives of this lesson are: Theme: The Miners’ Strike 1984 - 1985 Know: How did the LGBTQ+ react to the Miners’ Strike? Understand: How much support was there for the miners? Evaluate: How significant was LGBTQ+ support for the miners? Skills: Source Analysis, Cause, Consequence, Change and Continuity. WILF – What Am I Looking For? Can You Describe: How did the LGBTQ+ react to the Miners’ Strike? Can You Explain: How much support there was for the miners? Can You Evaluate: How significant was LGBTQ+ support for the miners? If you like this resource then why not check out my other resources on this topic in my TES shop. You can also follow ‘The History Academy’ on Twitter, Google Plus, YouTube and Facebook for the latest updates or even to get in touch and chat about how you have used this resource or to ask questions. We aim to produce cheap and affordable resources for the price of a good cup of coffee so that you can spend more time doing the things that you want. All our authors are paid the living wage so when you purchase our resources you are buying into our shared values of fair play and decency. If we made any mistakes, please do let us know via our school media channe Anyway, have fun and stay in touch via social media for the latest updates. Don’t forget to check out our dedicated You Tube Channel with over 600 free videos: @historyacademy We also have a dedicated YouTube Channel on the MIners’ Strike 1984: @MinersStrike1984 Kind Regards Roy
Card Sort: Causes of the October Revolution in Russia, 1917
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Card Sort: Causes of the October Revolution in Russia, 1917

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This lesson has been designed to help students review and develop their understanding about the causes of the October Revolution in 1917, which saw the overthrow of the Provisional Government. It is aimed at 14 to 18 year olds who have already studied the topic and now need to develop their critical understanding of the links and connections between the different factors and their significance within the complex web of events leading up to the Bolshevik Revolution. When you purchase this resource, you will be able to download a 14 slide PowerPoint Presentation and an accompanying single page word document. The PowerPoint contains aims, objectives, starter, plenary, information slide, pictures, diagrams, tasks, activities, review triangle, and photocopy templates. I have also unloaded the PowerPoint in a PDF format, just in case you don’t have access to Microsoft Office. The Word document, which has also been uploaded as a PDF, contains instructions, aims, eight heading cards and twenty eight cards that need sorting or matching under them. Please see the detailed preview for more information. The aims and objectives of this lesson are: Theme: The Russian Revolution Know: What were the causes of the Russian Revolution in October 1917? Understand: What different factors caused the Bolshevik Revolution? Evaluate: Which were the most important causes of the October Revolution? Skills: Cause, Consequence & Collaboration WILF – What Am I Looking For? Can You Describe: The causes of the Russian Revolution in October 1917? Can You Explain: What different factors caused the Bolshevik Revolution? Can You Evaluate: Which were the most important causes? If you like this resource then why not check out my other resources on this topic in my TES shop. You can also follow ‘The History Academy’ on Twitter, Google Plus, YouTube and Facebook for the latest updates or even to get in touch and chat about how you have used this resource or to ask questions. We aim to produce cheap and affordable resources for the price of a good cup of coffee so that you can spend more time doing the things that you want. All our authors are paid the living wage so when you purchase our resources you are buying into our shared values of fair play and decency. Anyway, have fun and stay in touch via social media for the latest updates. Don’t forget to check out our dedicated You Tube Channel with over 600 free videos: @historyacademy Kind Regards Roy
Causes of the Russian Revolution
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Causes of the Russian Revolution

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This bundle contains all our interactive and fun resources on the causes of the Russian Revolution. We have heavily discounted them so that it you buy one resource you pretty much get the rest for £1 so that you have lots of different ways of approaching the topic. Please see the detailed previews of each resource for more details. If you like these resources then why not check out my other resources on similar topic in our TES shop. You can also follow ‘The History Academy’ on Twitter, Google Plus, YouTube and Facebook for the latest updates or even to get in touch and chat about how you have used this resource or to ask questions. We aim to produce cheap and affordable resources for the price of a good cup of coffee so that you can spend more time doing the things that you want. All our authors are paid the living wage so when you purchase our resources you are buying into our shared values of fair play and decency. Anyway, have fun and stay in touch via social media for the latest updates. Don’t forget to check out our dedicated You Tube Channel with over 600 free videos: @historyacademy Check out our Russian Revolution playlist: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL3ZuuiQcfzAf3ZDdBSSM8WEoyM6w3mnsN&si=i9-e8kVcFFia3ToC Kind Regards Roy
Market Place Activity: What were the long term causes of the Russian Revolution in 1917?
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Market Place Activity: What were the long term causes of the Russian Revolution in 1917?

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This fun and engaging lesson looks at the long term causes of the Russian Revolution. This beautifully illustrated market place activity is designed to get your students collaborating and working together as they examine the social political and economic factors. Once complete they can consolidate what they have learnt through a heads and tails, review triangle or extended writing task. Its aimed at KS4 / KS4 but could also be used as an A Level open evening task or display. When you purchase this lesson you will be able to download a 26 slide PowerPoint Presentation which includes aims, objectives, differentiated outcomes, starters, plenaries, historical sources, diagrams, model answers, templates and information slides.I have also uploaded the PP as a PDF just in case you don’t have access to Microsoft Office. For more information, please see the detailed preview. The aims and objectives are: Theme: The Russian Revolution Know: What were the long term causes of the Russian Revolution: Understand: The long term economic, political, and social factors? Evaluate: Which were the most important long term causes? Skills: Cause, Consequence & Collaboration WILF – What Am I Looking For? Can You Describe: The long term causes of the Russian Revolution? Can You Explain: The long term economic, political and social factors? Can You Evaluate: Which were the most important long term causes? If you like these resources then why not check out my other resources on this topic in my TES shop. You can also follow ‘The History Academy’ on Twitter, Google Plus, YouTube and Facebook for the latest updates or even to get in touch and chat about how you have used this resource or to ask questions. We aim to produce cheap and affordable resources for the price of a good cup of coffee so that you can spend more time doing the things that you want. All our authors are paid the living wage so when you purchase our resources you are buying into our shared values of fair play and decency. Anyway, have fun and stay in touch via social media for the latest updates. Don’t forget to check out our dedicated You Tube Channel with over 600 free videos: @historyacademy Check out our Russian Revolution playlist: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL3ZuuiQcfzAf3ZDdBSSM8WEoyM6w3mnsN&si=i9-e8kVcFFia3ToC Kind Regards Roy
The Russian Revolution
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The Russian Revolution

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This growing bundle contains our latest resources on the Russian Revolution, which we will continue to add to throughout the year. So if you buy it now, you can get our new resources for free! Included in this bundle is our sellection of card sorts and dingbat revision cards on the Russian Revolution and Stalin. Please do check out our dedicated YouTube Channel with over 600 history classroom resources. You can find our Russian Revolution and Stalin’s Russia at this link: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL3ZuuiQcfzAf3ZDdBSSM8WEoyM6w3mnsN&si=DoQDcyymkZ-0_LVw
How did different groups  react to the start of the Miners' Strike in 1984?
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How did different groups react to the start of the Miners' Strike in 1984?

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This lesson was especially commissioned by the History Academy to help mark the 40th Anniversary of the Miners’ Strike in 2024. We have worked with former miners from across the country to put together something special. We have also produced a market place activity version of this lesson, which can be downloaded from our TES shop. This lesson provides an overview of how different groups reacted such as the government, striking miners, working miners, the police, the LGBTQ and Britain’s ethnic minorities as well as Women Against Pit Closures. If you are looking for a more detailed look at each of these groups individually, then we will be uploading more resources shortly. In terms of activities, we have literally thrown in the kitchen sink by including a dazzling array of activities to suit the full range of learners. This lesson is suitable for KS3 and KS4 students. When you purchase this lesson, you will be able to download a 41 slide PowerPoint which has been packed out with a wide range of tasks and activities for you to chose from to suit the full spectrum of learners. It includes aims, objectives, differentiated outcomes, starters, plenaries, historical sources, video clips, information slides,a knowledge quiz, word searches, a heads and tails activity, a continuum exercise, as well as a creative writing and and presentation task. We have also uploaded both a worksheet and booklet which you can choose to help accompany this lesson. All resources in this lesson have also been uploaded as PDFs. For more information, please see the sample preview. The aims and objectives of this lesson are: Theme: The Miners’ Strike 1984 - 1985 Know: How did different groups in society react to the Miners’ Strike? Understand: How much support was there for the miners? Evaluate: What was the short term impact of the strike? WILF – What Am I Looking For? Can You Describe: How different groups reacted to the Miners’ Strike? Can You Explain: How much support there was for the miners? Can You Evaluate: What was the short term impact of the strike? If you like this resource then why not check out my other resources on this topic in my TES shop. You can also follow ‘The History Academy’ on Twitter, Google Plus, YouTube and Facebook for the latest updates or even to get in touch and chat about how you have used this resource or to ask questions. We aim to produce cheap and affordable resources for the price of a good cup of coffee so that you can spend more time doing the things that you want. All our authors are paid the living wage so when you purchase our resources you are buying into our shared values of fair play and decency. Anyway, have fun and stay in touch via social media for the latest updates. Don’t forget to check out our dedicated You Tube Channel with over 600 free videos: @historyacademy We also have a dedicated YouTube Channel on the MIners’ Strike 1984: @MinersStrike1984 Kind Regards Roy
What was it like to be a 'Flying Picket' during the Miners' Strike?
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What was it like to be a 'Flying Picket' during the Miners' Strike?

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This outstanding and Becta award-winning lesson has been refined and fine-tuned in the classroom over the course of 30 years. It is part of a series that was written and produced by the History Academy to commemorate the 40th anniversary of the Miners’ Strike. The lesson aims to provide a fun and interactive learning experience, allowing students to understand what it was like to be a flying picket and why they targeted pits in Nottinghamshire and Derbyshire. The overarching goal of this lesson is to examine the short-term impact of the Miners’ Strike of 1984-1985. By studying the experiences of flying pickets and their actions during the strike, students can gain insights into the dynamics of life in a pit village and the effects of the strike on the mining industry and the wider community. When you purchase this lesson you will be able to download a twenty eight slide PowerPoint Presentation and an accompanying four page worksheet. The PowerPoint contains aims, objectives, differentiated outcomes, information slides, historical sources, interactive tasks, activities, word searches, graphic organisers and links to relevant clips from our oral history data base on YouTube. The worksheet contains information, historical sources, pictures, diagrams, tasks and activities. Both documents have also been uploaded as PDFs for easy access and compatibility across different devices. The aims and objectives of this lesson are: Theme: The Miners’ Strike 1984 - 1985 Know: What is a ‘picket line’ and a ‘flying picket? Understand: Why did striking miners travel to working pits in other areas? Evaluate: What were the short term effects of the Miners’ Strike? WILF – What Am I Looking For? Can You Describe: What a ‘picket line’ or ‘flying picket’ was in 1984? Can You Explain: Why striking miners travelled to working pits in other areas? Can You Evaluate: What were the short term effects of the Miners’ Strike? If you like this resource then why not check out my other resources on this topic in my TES shop. You can also follow ‘The History Academy’ on ‘X’, ‘Threads’, ‘LinkedIn’, ‘You Tube’ and ‘Facebook’ for the latest updates or even to get in touch and chat about how you have used this resource or to ask questions. We aim to produce cheap and affordable resources for the price of a good cup of coffee so that you can spend more time doing the things that you want. All our authors are paid the living wage so when you purchase our resources you are buying into our shared values of fair play and decency. Anyway, have fun and stay in touch via social media for the latest updates. Don’t forget to check out our dedicated You Tube Channel with over 600 free videos: @historyacademy We also have a dedicated YouTube Channel on the MIners’ Strike 1984: @MinersStrike1984 Kind Regards Roy
Causes of the Peasants' Revolts
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Causes of the Peasants' Revolts

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Dive into a diverse array of interactive activities, including card sorts, diamond 9 exercises, and a dynamic Market Place Activity, designed to make learning about the Peasants’ Revolt both fun and educational. All our resources have been carefully written to help develop your students critical historical skills, whilst catering to the full range of ability. When deciding upon the price we decided to only charge 50p more for them all, so in effect if you buy one, you can download them all, so you can look at the causes of the Peasants Revolt in a variety of ways with your students. The aims and objectives of these resources are: Theme: Medieval Society Know: Why did the peasants revolt in 1381? Understand: What roles did religious, social, economic and political factors play? Evaluate: What was the most important cause of the Peasants’ Revolt in 1381? Skills: Source Analysis, Cause, Consequence & Collaboration WILF – What Am I Looking For? Can You Describe: Why the peasants revolted in 1381? Can You Explain: What roles did religious, social, political and money factors play? Can You Evaluate: What was the most important cause of the Peasants’ Revolt in 1381? If you like this resource, then why not check out our other resources on similar topics in our TES shop, such as life in a Medieval town. You can also follow ‘The History Academy’ on Instagram, X , YouTube and Facebook for the latest updates or even to get in touch and chat about how you have used this resource or to ask questions. We aim to produce cheap and affordable resources for the price of a good cup of coffee so that you can spend more time doing the things that you want. All our authors are paid the living wage so when you purchase our resources you are buying into our shared values of fair play and decency. Anyway, have fun and stay in touch via social media for the latest updates. Don’t forget to check out our YouTube Channel with over 600 free videos: @historyacademy Kind Regards Roy
Consequences of the Peasants' Revolt, 1381
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Consequences of the Peasants' Revolt, 1381

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Immerse yourself in history with these captivating and interactive card sorting activities. Explore the crucial events that precipitated the downfall of the feudal system in England and the rise of the freeborn Englishman concept. Ignite stimulating discussions and enrich historical knowledge with these engaging educational resources, meticulously crafted to sharpen your students’ analytical thinking abilities as they delve into the ‘short’ and ‘long’ term impacts of the Peasants’ Revolt in 1381. Both lessons come with an accompanying PowerPoint that contains aims, objectives, differentiated outcomes, information slides, historical sources, tasks, activities, along with templates and writing frames to support an extended answer. Please see the detailed preview for more information. Whilst pricing these resources we added 50p so that you would effectively get buy one, get one free. The aims and objectives of this lesson are: Theme: Medieval Society Know: Why did the peasants revolt in 1381? Understand: What roles did religious, social, economic and political factors play? Evaluate: What was the most important cause of the Peasants’ Revolt in 1381? Skills: Source Analysis, Cause, Consequence & Collaboration WILF – What Am I Looking For? Can You Describe: Why the peasants revolted in 1381? Can You Explain: What roles did religious, social, political and money factors play? Can You Evaluate: What was the most important cause of the Peasants’ Revolt in 1381? If you like this resource, then why not check out our other resources on similar topics in our TES shop, such as life in a Medieval town. You can also follow ‘The History Academy’ on Instagram, X , YouTube and Facebook for the latest updates or even to get in touch and chat about how you have used this resource or to ask questions. We aim to produce cheap and affordable resources for the price of a good cup of coffee so that you can spend more time doing the things that you want. All our authors are paid the living wage so when you purchase our resources you are buying into our shared values of fair play and decency. Anyway, have fun and stay in touch via social media for the latest updates. Don’t forget to check out our YouTube Channel with over 600 free videos: @historyacademy Kind Regards Roy
Card Sort: What are the pros and cons of bribery and corruption?
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Card Sort: What are the pros and cons of bribery and corruption?

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This fun and interactive card sort activity is designed to help government and politics, as well as PSCHE and ethics teachers, engage students in a critical discussion on the topic of bribery and corruption and its impact on government and society. The activity is focused on exploring the pros and cons of these unethical practices, providing students with a deeper understanding of the complex issues involved. Aims and Objectives: Know: What is bribery and corruption? Understand: How can bribery and corruption undermine civil society? Evaluate: What are the advantages and disadvantage of bribery and corruption? Skills: Cause, Consequence, Compare, Contrast & Collaboration WILF – What Am I Looking For? Can You Describe: What is bribery and corruption? Can You Explain: How can bribery and corruption undermine civil society? Can You Evaluate: What are the pros and cons of bribery and corruption? When you purchase this lesson, you will be able to download a one page Word Document, which contains the 18 statements and quotes to be sorted as well as a supporting 21 slide PowerPoint Presentation. The PowerPoint contains aims, objectives, differentiated outcomes, starters, plenaries, information slides, templates, writing frames, video links, tasks and activities to support the main card sort activity. Please see the detailed preview. If you like these resources, then why not check out our other resources on similar topics in our TES shop. You can also follow ‘The History Academy’ on Instagram, X , YouTube and Facebook for the latest updates or even to get in touch and chat about how you have used this resource or to ask questions. We aim to produce cheap and affordable resources for the price of a good cup of coffee so that you can spend more time doing the things that you want. All our authors are paid the living wage so when you purchase our resources you are buying into our shared values of fair play and decency. Anyway, have fun and stay in touch via social media for the latest updates. Don’t forget to check out our YouTube Channel with over 600 free videos: @historyacademy Kind Regards Roy
Citizenship: Crime & Punishment
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Citizenship: Crime & Punishment

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These fun and engaging card sort resources are designed to help KS3 students explore and understand complex issues surrounding crime and punishment, while simultaneously developing their citizenship skills. Each resource encourages critical thinking, discussion, and ethical reasoning, which are essential components of being an informed citizen. The first resource focuses on the topical issue of whether criminals should be released early. In this lesson, students will analyze various viewpoints and consequences of early release, enhancing their critical thinking and debate skills as they engage in discussions that promote respectful exchanges of ideas. The second lesson evaluates the effectiveness of prison in protecting society from crime. Here, students assess the societal impacts of imprisonment versus rehabilitation, fostering evaluation skills and encouraging civic awareness as they consider community safety, justice and the rights of both victims and the criminals. The third lesson delves into the moral and ethical implications surrounding the death penalty. Students engage with complex moral dilemmas, developing their ethical reasoning and promoting social responsibility by reflecting on human rights and ethical governance. Lastly, the fourth lesson discusses the issue of bribery and corruption in society. This resource encourages students to think critically about solutions to corruption, while also emphasizing the importance of integrity and accountability in civic life. By engaging with these resources, students will not only learn about the complexities of crime and punishment but also cultivate essential citizenship skills such as critical thinking, ethical reasoning, and social responsibility. These skills are vital for their development as informed and active members of society.
Market Place Activity: Medieval Origins of Parliament
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Market Place Activity: Medieval Origins of Parliament

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Dive into the Medieval origins of Parliament with this engaging and interactive marketplace activity! This resource is specifically designed to develop your students’ critical analytical skills while encouraging collaboration and source analysis, whilst they move around the room looking at the different information slides. This is an ideal lesson for the kinesthetic learner. This dynamic lesson enhances students’ understanding of the Medieval foundations of Parliament and its significant role in shaping modern British democracy across England, Scotland, Ireland, and Wales. Additionally, it serves as an invaluable tool for promoting citizenship education, fostering a deeper comprehension of the democratic processes and historical context that influence our governance today. The lesson begins by tracing the Anglo- Saxon origins of the Witan and how this evolved into the Great Councils held by King John, the impact of Magna Carta in 1215, and the parliaments of Simon De Montford, Henry III and Edward I. The lesson has been designed to provide a sound foundation and the conceptual links that are necessary for students later studying the causes of the English Civil War and reform of the franchise in the 19th and 20th Centuries. It concludes with a change and continuity task which link the historical developments to the evolution of our parliamentary system in the 20th Century, by including an overview section on devolution and Welsh, Scottish and Irish independence movements. We have included variety of support activities and tasks to cater to different learning needs at KS3. You will find all the additional photocopying and support tasks in the additional resource section at the end. When you download this lesson you will be able to access a 38 side PowerPoint Presentation, which has also been uploaded as a PDF. The PowerPoint includes aims, objectives, information slides, video links, historical sources, templates, writing frames, missing word activities, word search and various tasks and activities. Please see the detailed preview. The aims and objectives of this lesson are: Theme: Medieval Society Know: Who was Simon de Montford and why did he call the first Parliament? Understand: Why did English kings continue calling Parliaments? Evaluate: What were the Medieval origins of Parliamentary democracy? Skills: British Values, Source Analysis, Cause, Consequence & Collaboration WILF – What Am I Looking For? Can You Describe: Who was Simon de Montford and why did he call the first Parliament? Can You Explain: Why did English kings continue calling Parliaments? Can You Evaluate: What were the Medieval origins of Parliamentary democracy?
Medieval Society
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Medieval Society

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Explore a wide range of active learning resources created by the History Academy, delving into the intricacies of Medieval society in Britain. Our collection captures pivotal themes ranging from the role of women in society, everyday life within castles, villages and towns, law and order, to the profound impact of key historical events such as Magna Carta, The Peasant Revolt and the origins of Parliament. At the heart of our pedagogy lies a commitment to nurturing students’ critical thinking abilities through engaging, active learning experiences, that can easily be adapted to suit your students. Our resources are thoughtfully designed to offer a blend of challenge and support, catering to diverse learning needs and fostering intellectual growth. Emphasising the development of oracy and literacy skills, we employ a diverse range of techniques to enrich students’ learning journeys. Join us on a journey of exploration and discovery as we unravel the tapestry of Medieval society, inviting students to question, analyse and engage with history in innovative and stimulating ways. Through our comprehensive resources, we aim to inspire a deeper understanding of the past, while equipping students with the skills needed to navigate complex historical concepts with growing confidence and insight. If you like these resource, then why not check out our other resources on similar topics in our TES shop. You can also follow ‘The History Academy’ on Instagram, X , YouTube and Facebook for the latest updates or even to get in touch and chat about how you have used this resource or to ask questions. We aim to produce cheap and affordable resources for the price of a good cup of coffee so that you can spend more time doing the things that you want. All our authors are paid the living wage so when you purchase our resources you are buying into our shared values of fair play and decency. Anyway, have fun and stay in touch via social media for the latest updates. Don’t forget to check out our YouTube Channel with over 600 free videos: @historyacademy Kind Regards Roy
Peasants' Revolt Discount Bundle
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Peasants' Revolt Discount Bundle

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Embark on a captivating journey through history with our immersive and interactive resources dedicated to exploring the Peasants’ Revolt of 1381. Our meticulously crafted materials cater to a wide range of learning abilities, while also featuring specially tailored resources for students with SEND requirements. Delve into key aspects of the Peasants’ Revolt, including its causes, chronological events, and the enduring impact it had through engaging activities such as Card Sorts, Diamond 9, and Market Place Activities. These dynamic resources are designed to foster collaboration among students and enhance their literacy and critical thinking skills in an enjoyable and interactive learning journey. For more information, then please see teh detailed preview for each resource. Our pricing reflects our policy of providing resources at an affordable price. Which ever route you decide to follow through our resource there is more than enough to keep your students going for between 4 to 5 lessons. If you like this resource, then why not check out our other resources on similar topics in our TES shop, such as life in a Medieval town. You can also follow ‘The History Academy’ on Instagram, X , YouTube and Facebook for the latest updates or even to get in touch and chat about how you have used this resource or to ask questions. We aim to produce cheap and affordable resources for the price of a good cup of coffee so that you can spend more time doing the things that you want. All our authors are paid the living wage so when you purchase our resources you are buying into our shared values of fair play and decency. Anyway, have fun and stay in touch via social media for the latest updates. Don’t forget to check out our YouTube Channel with over 600 free videos: @historyacademy Kind Regards Roy
Literacy Writing Frames
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Literacy Writing Frames

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These literacy cards are designed to be printed off and used by students to help guide them through different types of writing. These cards can be printed off as a worksheet or cut up, laminated and kept in an envelop. Each card contains a sentence starter appropriate for that topic in an extended piece of writing. Each resource is designed to take them through the various stages of constructing their writing from the introduction to the conclusion. For your convenience, I have also uploaded these file as a PDFs along side fully editable Word Documents. If you like this resource then why not check out our other resources on other areas of writing from recount, explain, discuss, debate, persuade, speculate and many more. You can also follow ‘The History Academy’ on Twitter, Google Plus, YouTube and Facebook for the latest updates or even to get in touch and chat about how you have used this resource or to ask questions. We aim to produce cheap and affordable resources for the price of a good cup of coffee so that you can spend more time doing the things that you want. All our authors are paid the living wage so when you purchase our resources you are buying into our shared values of fair play and decency. Anyway, have fun and stay in touch via social media for the latest updates. Don’t forget to check out our YouTube Channel with over 600 free videos: @historyacademy Kind Regards Roy
How did the Homesteaders overcome the problems they faced on the Great Plains?
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How did the Homesteaders overcome the problems they faced on the Great Plains?

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This great lesson is designed to help students understand how the Homesteaders overcame the problems they faced on the Great Plains such as water supply, natural hazards, extreme weather, protecting crops, bankruptcy, insects and Native Americans. This lesson includes a 26 slide PowerPoint with six core activities including starter, review summary tasks on the problems, thinking skills review activities, card sort and an exam question. I have also included fourteen illustrated information slides to be used either before or after the card sort activity explaining both the problems facing the Homesteaders and the solutions that they came up with. In addition, the PowerPoint contains aims, objectives, differentiated outcomes, information slides, pictures, diagrams and templates for summarizing learning. The two page word document contains 14 problems with the solutions that the Homesteaders came up with mixed up. Students cut out the cards and match the problems and solutions under the two headings. Once they have peer reviewed or checked them during a class feedback session, students can then stick them into their books. Alternatively, you could create a class set that are kept in envelops and quickly matched and then put back as a quick starter or plenary. For more information please see the sample preview. The aims and objectives for this activity are: Theme: How successful were the Homesteaders at settling on the Great Plains? Know: What problems did they have to overcome? Understand: How did the Homesteaders survive and build successful farms on the Great Plains? Evaluate: What impact did these solutions have on the Homesteaders, the environment and the Native Americans? Skills: Cause, Consequence, Change, Continuity and Source Evaluation. WILF – What Am I Looking For? Identify and describe: What problems did the Homesteaders have to overcome in order to survive? Explain: Did they try and solve these problems? Analyze: begin to make an overall judgment on how successful the Homesteaders were at settling on the Great Plains and at what cost? This is a great lesson which, which your students will enjoy. Please check out some of my other resources on the American West or follow the History Academy on You Tube, Facebook or Twitter. Kind Regards Roy
Revision Cards  / Dingbats: 19th Century Public Health in Britain
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Revision Cards / Dingbats: 19th Century Public Health in Britain

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If you are looking for a fun, interactive revision game that can be used as a starter or plenary then this resource for you. It particularly good at injecting a bit of competition which will draw in some of those under achieving students, especially the boys who might be very good at learning key facts via a game. These revision cards cover the key factors that you will need to know for 19th Century Public Health in Britain. They make an excellent fun starter, mini plenary or plenary to any lesson. They can also be used by students as revision flash cards. I’ve provided them in word so you can easily adapt them for your own classes. There are three main ways that you can use them. Game 1 involves getting students to read out the key words until the other guesses the topic correctly. Game 2 involves additional challenge and stretch by getting students to describe the topic without using any of the key words on the card. The third game, which adds an additional layer of fun or challenge involves playing a round of Pictionary or Charades. I normally give my students 3 minutes of each round to help activate the learning and warm up the class. You could also have a freestyle round where students decide which game they want to play linked to their learning style. If you are trying to engage some under achieving boys, add some competition and get them to keep score in the back of their books. I would recommend printing them off on card and getting your students to cut them out. Then put the cards into an envelope for class use. If you are a student then keep them in your pocket and use them as a flash card to help you learn the key facts, If there is a term that you do not understand then as your teacher or do some extra research. From a revision perspective, you can print off the cards and get your students to learn the key words for a test or for their exams. These are a win, win resource. The kids will love them and they will help to improve your results. This resource is supplied in Microsoft Word so it can be easily edited and adapted to suit your students. Kind Regards Roy
Card Sort: US Constitution,  Federal Government
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Card Sort: US Constitution, Federal Government

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This great resource is designed to be used as a starter, plenary or mini plenary on the topic of the US Constitution. This activity is suitable for students of all ages and abilities and includes cards with varying degrees of challenge. The resource contains three heading cards labelled President, Congress and The Supreme Court, as well as 22 statement about the US Constitution, which can been matched up to them. The aims and objectives for this lesson would be: Theme: How is the USA governed? Know: What are the three branches of the Federal Government in the US Constitution? Understand: What powers does each branch of the Federal Government have? Evaluate: What role is played by each branch in helping to keep the other in check? WILF: What Am I Looking For? Identify and describe: The three different branches of the Federal Government? Explain: What role does each play within the Constitution? Evaluate: How does each branch of the US Constitution help to keep the other in check? This resource is provided in word so that you can easily adapt the resource for your class. If you like this resource then why not check out my other resources on this topic in my TES shop. You can also follow ‘The History Academy’ on Twitter, Google Plus, YouTube and Facebook for the latest updates or even to get in touch and chat about how you have used this resource or to ask questions. We aim to produce cheap and affordable resources for either the price of a good cup of coffee or a happy meal so that you can spend more time doing the things that you want. Anyway, have fun and stay in touch via social media for the latest updates. Kind Regards Roy
Card Sort: Hoover V Roosevelt in the Presidential Election 1932
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Card Sort: Hoover V Roosevelt in the Presidential Election 1932

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This great card sort activity is designed to get students to compare and contrast the political beliefs and backgrounds of Herbert Hoover and Franklin D Roosevelt in the Presidential Election of 1932. It would make a great starter, plenary or mini plenary that could be used with any text book on this topic. The resource includes two heading cards labeled Herbert Hoover and Franklin D Roosevelt and 22 cards with quotations and facts about both men for students to sort through before they stick them into their exercise book. Once completed the class can feedback and debate how the backgrounds of each presidential candidate may have influenced their political beliefs. The aims and objectives of this lesson are: Theme: USA 1919 - 1945 Know: What did HH & FDR believe? Understand: How did their backgrounds influence their beliefs? Evaluate: Why did FDR win the election in 1932? WILF: What Am I Looking for? Identify & describe: What did HH & FDR political aims and beliefs? Explain: How did their backgrounds influence their beliefs? Evaluate: Why did FDR win the presidential election in 1932? If you like this resource may want to consider also buying the PP that I have created to go with this lesson as it includes this and another activity at a bargain price. At the same time you may want to check out my other resources on this topic in my TES shop. You can also follow 'The History Academy' on Twitter, Google Plus, YouTube and Facebook for the latest updates or even to get in touch and chat about how you have used this resource or to ask questions. We aim to produce cheap and affordable resources for either the price of a good cup of coffee or a happy meal so that you can spend more time doing the things that you want. Anyway, have fun and stay in touch via social media for the latest updates. Kind Regards Roy