This outstanding card sort is designed to help students understand the political, economic and religious causes of the war between Spain and England in 1585. This fun and engaging lesson is suitable for the full ability range. On its own the card sort can be used as a starter, plenary,revision task, homework or main activity depending upon the ability of your class. However, I have also included a PowerPoint, with additional information, tasks and activities centered around the card sort so that it is a complete lesson. When you purchase this resource you will be able to download a single page Word Document and a separate PowerPoint. The worksheet includes aims, instructions and sixteen statements to be sorted under three headings labeled ‘Political’, ‘Economic’ and Religious’, under which they can be sorted. The PowerPoint includes, aims, objectives, differentiated outcomes, starters, plenaries, information slides, links to video clips, tasks and activities to help support the card sort. Please see the detailed preview for more information: The aims and objectives for this lesson are: Theme: Elizabethan England Know: Why did tensions between England and Spain increase in 1585? Understand: What were the political, economic and religious causes of the war? Evaluate: Which factor was the most important? Skills: Source Analysis, Cause, Consequence & Collaboration WILF – What Am I Looking For? Identify & describe: Why did tensions between England and Spain increase in 1585? Explain: The political, economic and religious causes of the war with Spain Analyse: Which factor was the most important? 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

If you are looking for a great interactive resource that will help your students understand why Parliament won the Civil War then you have found it. This outstanding card sort has been field tested over many years in the classroom and is great for promoting debate, discussion and can be used as a starter, plenary and consolidation activity. When you purchase this resource you will be able to download a two page Word document which includes 20 statement cards and 6 heading cards labelled ‘Organisation’, ‘Leadership’, ‘Money’, ‘Support’, ‘Tactics’ and ‘Religion.’ The second page includes a double template for a thinking skills review triangle which can be used to help them decide which factor was the most important. I usually get my students to either cut out the cards or colour code the heading cards. Once them have fed back their results, we then stick the cards into our books and then complete the review triangle. We then use the finished card sort and review triangle as the basis for an extended piece of writing. They can use the card headings for the opening points and selected statements as their examples for their PEEL’d paragraphs. The aims and objectives for this lesson are: Theme: The English Civil War Know: Why did Parliament win the English Civil War? Understand: What factors helped them win? Evaluate: Which factor was the most important? WILF – What Am I Looking For? Can You Describe: Why did Parliament win the English Civil War? Can You Explain: What factors helped them win the English Civil War? Can You Evaluate: Which factor was the most important? If you like this resource then why not check out our TES shop, where you can find similar resources that have been bundled to provide you with further savings. You can also follow ‘The History Academy’ on Facebook and You Tube 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 resources for the price of a good cup of coffee so that you can spend more time doing the things that you want. However, we do not compromise our values and pay all our contributors the living wage for their work. Anyway, have fun and stay in touch via social media for the latest updates. Kind Regards Roy

This resource has been designed as an SEND resource to help students understand the difference between a Roundhead or Cavalier during the English Civil War 1642 -1660. It can also be used as a homework sheet for other classes When you purchase this resource you will be able to download a single page Word document or PDF which includes a hand drawn cartoon showing a Cavalier and Roundhead soldier in 1642. Both soldiers have a speech bubble explaining what they are fighting for. There then follows three activities, which includes drawing or completing a table with statements that summarise their views as well as two questions which seek to consolidate and test students understanding. The aims and objectives are: Theme: English Civil War 1642-1660 •Know: How did people decide which side to choose in 1642? •Understand: What is the difference between a Roundhead and Cavalier? •Evaluate: Why would some people choose not to fight? WILF - What Am I Looking For? • Can You Describe: How people decided which side to choose in 1642? • Can You Explain: What were the differences between a Roundhead or Cavalier? • Can You Evaluate: Why did some people choose not to fight? If you like this resource then why not check out our TES shop, where you can find similar resources that have been bundled to provide you with further savings. You can also follow ‘The History Academy’ on Facebook and You Tube 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 resources for the price of a good cup of coffee so that you can spend more time doing the things that you want. However, we do not compromise our values and pay all our contributors the living wage for their work. Kind Regards Roy

This lesson has been designed to help to provide stretch and challenge for more able students to understand the main reasons why Parliament won the English Civil War.?The main activity is a diamond 9 card sort which helps them to match factors and assess was the most important. This is then consolidated with an extended writing exercise. When you purchase this resource you will be able to download a 14 slide PowerPoint and a one page Word document which includes Diamond 9 statement cards with information and headings labelled ‘Motivation,’ ‘Leadership’, ‘Navy’, ‘Mistakes’, ‘Organisation’, ‘Support’, ‘Catholics’, ‘Charles I’ and 'Discipline.'The PowerPoint includes aims, objectives, starters, plenaries, student instructions, writing frames to help support this lesson. If you are looking for something for middle and lower ability students then I have also published a card sort which can be purchased and downloaded from the TES. The aims and objectives of this lesson are: Theme: The English Civil War * Know: Why did Parliament win the English Civil War? * Understand: What different factors helped Parliament to win? * Evaluate: What was the most important reason why Parliament won? * Skills: Cause, Consequence & Collaboration WILF – What Am I Looking For? * Can You Describe: Why Parliament won the English Civil War? * Can You Explain: What different factors helped Parliament to win? * Can You Evaluate: The different factors and decide which was the most important? 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 so that you can spend more time doing the things that you want. We pay all our contributors the living wage for their work. Anyway, have fun and stay in touch via social media for the latest updates. Kind Regards Roy

If you are looking for a fun and interactive activity to help your students assess how much of a threat Mary, Queen of Scots posed to Elizabeth I and English Protestantism, then you have found the ideal resource. This card sort can be used as a starter, plenary or consolidation exercise. It can also be set as a homework. When you purchase this resource you will be able to download a single page Word document with 18 statements that can be sorted under two heading cards. These can be cut out and organised or colour coded depending on how much time you want to spend on the activity. The resource is suitable for the full range of ability from KS2 to KS4, however its always a good idea to make sure you check to make sure the information matches up with what you have taught your students and edit the cards to make sure that they are appropriate for your students. Once my students have fed back their results I usually get them to use the card sort to write an extended answer to the question, ‘Was Mary, Queen of Scots a threat to Elizabeth and English Protestantism’ or to write a speech for one of her advisors arguing whether she should have Mary executed or not. The aims and objectives are: Theme:Elizabeth England 1558 to 1603 •Know: Who was Mary, Queen of Scots? •Understand: Why did the Catholics want her to be Queen of England? •Evaluate: How much of a threat did she pose to Elizabeth and English Protestantism? WILF - What Am I Looking For? • Can You Describe: Who Mary, Queen of Scots was? • Can You Explain: Why English Catholics want her to be queen? • Can You Evaluate: How much of a threat was Mary, Queen of Scots to Elizabeth and English Protestantism? If you like this resource then why not check out my other resources on this topic in my TES shop, where many have been bundled together to provide you with further savings. You can also follow ‘The History Academy’ on Twitter, 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 that aim to reward our publishing team the living wage. We only ask for 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. Kind Regards Roy

This outstanding diamond 9 activity is designed to help students understand the political, economic and religious causes of the war between Spain and England. This fun and engaging lesson is suitable for higher ability students. If you are looking for a resource more suitable for middle and lower ability students, then please check out my card sort on this topic. When you purchase this resource you will be able to download a fully editable Microsoft Word documenth. The resource includes instructions for the activity and nine diamond shaped cards which include each of the nine main reasons which explain why Spain went to war with Britain in 1485. I have also included a PowerPoint which is designed to help facilitate the activity. It includes aims, objectives, differentiated outcomes, information slides, links to video clips and tasks and activities to support the main diamond 9 activity. Please see the detailed preview for more information: At each stage students should be feeding back to their group or the class to explain their choices. This is absolutely critical if you are going to develop the critical thinking skills that you are looking to develop via a diamond 9 activity. Once students have sorted the cards, you can extend their understanding of the topic further by discussing or explaining in an extended piece of writing which problem was the most significant or important. The aims and objectives for this lesson are: Theme: Elizabethan England Know: Why did tensions between England and Spain increase in 1585? Understand: What were the political, economic and religious causes of the war? Evaluate: Which factor was the most important? Skills: Source Analysis, Cause, Consequence & Collaboration WILF – What Am I Looking For? Identify & describe: Why did tensions between England and Spain increase in 1585? Explain: The political, economic and religious causes of the war with Spain Analyse: Which factor was the most important? 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

This outstanding diamond 9 activity is designed to help students understand the political, economic and religious causes of the war between Spain and England in 1585. This fun and engaging lesson is suitable for higher ability students. If you are looking for a resource more suitable for middle and lower ability students, then please check out my card sort on this topic. When you purchase this resource you will be able to download a fully editable Microsoft Word documenth. The resource includes instructions for the activity and nine diamond shaped cards which include each of the nine main reasons which explain why Spain went to war with Britain in 1485. I have also included a PowerPoint which is designed to help facilitate the activity. It includes aims, objectives, differentiated outcomes, information slides, links to video clips and tasks and activities to support the main diamond 9 activity. Please see the detailed preview for more information: At each stage students should be feeding back to their group or the class to explain their choices. This is absolutely critical if you are going to develop the critical thinking skills that you are looking to develop via a diamond 9 activity. Once students have sorted the cards, you can extend their understanding of the topic further by discussing or explaining in an extended piece of writing which problem was the most significant or important. The aims and objectives for this lesson are: Theme: Elizabethan England Know: Why did tensions between England and Spain increase in 1585? Understand: What were the political, economic and religious causes of the war? Evaluate: Which factor was the most important? Skills: Source Analysis, Cause, Consequence & Collaboration WILF – What Am I Looking For? Identify & describe: Why did tensions between England and Spain increase in 1585? Explain: The political, economic and religious causes of the war with Spain Analyse: Which factor was the most important? 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

This outstanding Diamond 9 lesson has been designed to help students assess why the Spanish Armada was defeated in 1588. The Spanish Armada is a topic which is all too often rushed and not given the attention that it deserves, yet it is every bit as important as the Battle of Britain or the Norman Conquest. If those brave Elizabethan seamen, backed up with cutting edge technology and skillful leadership based upon merit rather than NOability had not fought off the invading Spanish Armada, then our island history could have been very different. Then again, maybe fate stepped in to save the day As the inscription on the Armada medal, issued by Elizabeth I in 1588 SAID: ‘God blew his wind, and they were scattered.’ This lesson has been designed for high ability students. It could be used with lower and ability students, but this type of activity is designed to provide stretch and challenge to help develop students higher order thinking skills. However, I have produced several different versions of this resource including a Card Sort, Market Place Activity and a Source Analysis, which can be purchased separately or in a very cost effective bundle which will allow you to differentiate across your low, ,middle and higher ability groups. When you purchase this resource you will be able to download a single page Word document and a separate 23 slide PowerPoint. The worksheet includes aims, instructions and nine diamond shaped cards which all include different reasons why the Spanish Armada was defeated. The PowerPoint includes, aims, objectives, differentiated outcomes, starters, plenaries, information slides, historical sources, writing frames, video clips, templates, tasks and activities to help support the lesson. Please see the detailed preview for more information: The aims and objectives for this lesson are: Theme: Elizabethan England Know: What happened to the Spanish Armada in 1588? Understand: Why was the Spanish Armada defeated in 1588? Evaluate: What was the most important reason? Skills: Source Analysis, Cause, Consequence, Significance & Collaboration WILF – What Am I Looking For? Identify & describe: What happened to the Spanish Armada in 1588? Explain: Why was the Spanish Armada defeated in 1588? Analyse: What was the most important reason? 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

This fun and engaging market place activity or ‘gather and share’ on why the Spanish Armada was defeated has been designed and field tested by experienced history teachers who are at the cutting edge of the skills which underscore our subject. The Spanish Armada is a topic which is all too often rushed and not given the attention that it deserves, yet it is every bit as important as the Battle of Britain or the Norman Conquest. If those brave Elizabethan seamen, backed up with cutting edge technology and skillful leadership based upon merit rather than NOability had not fought off the invading Spanish Armada, then our island history would have been very different. Then again, maybe fate stepped in to save the day As the inscription on the Armada medal, issued by Elizabeth I in 1588 SAID: ‘God blew his wind, and they were scattered.’ This lesson has been designed to be suitable for the full ability range, but we have also produced several different versions of this resource including a source analysis, a card sort and a Diamond 9 Activity, which can be purchased separately or in a very cost effective bundle which will allow you to differentiate across your low, ,middle and higher ability groups. When you purchase this resource you will be able to download a 24 slide PowerPoint. This includes aims, objectives, differentiated outcomes, starters, plenaries, information slides, historical sources, the market place activity, writing frames, video clips, templates, tasks and activities to help support the lesson. Please see the detailed preview for more information: The aims and objectives for this lesson are: Theme: Elizabethan England Know: What happened to the Spanish Armada in 1588? Understand: Why was the Spanish Armada defeated in 1588? Evaluate: What was the most important reason? Skills: Source Analysis, Cause, Consequence, Significance & Collaboration WILF – What Am I Looking For? Identify & describe: What happened to the Spanish Armada in 1588? Explain: Why was the Spanish Armada defeated in 1588? Analyse: What was the most important reason? 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

This outstanding lesson is designed to help students understand the political, economic and religious causes of the war between Spain and England in 1585. This fun and engaging lesson is suitable for the full ability range. If you like this lesson on Elizabethan England, then check out similar resources in my TES shop. When you purchase this resource you will be able to download a single page Word Document and a separate PowerPoint. The worksheet includes aims, instructions and sixteen statements to be sorted under three headings labeled ‘Political’, ‘Economic’ and Religious’, under which they can be sorted. The PowerPoint includes, aims, objectives, differentiated outcomes, starters, plenaries, information slides, links to video clips, tasks and activities to help support the card sort. Please see the detailed preview for more information: The aims and objectives for this lesson are: Theme: Elizabethan England Know: Why did tensions between England and Spain increase in 1585? Understand: What were the political, economic and religious causes of the war? Evaluate: Which factor was the most important? Skills: Source Analysis, Cause, Consequence & Collaboration WILF – What Am I Looking For? Identify & describe: Why did tensions between England and Spain increase in 1585? Explain: The political, economic and religious causes of the war with Spain Analyse: Which factor was the most important? 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

This fun and engaging lesson designed by experienced teachers and field tested over a number of years to help students understand why the Slave Trade was abolished in 1807? The core task revolves around students sorting a series of statements explaining why the slave trade was abolished revolving around economics, religion, slave resistance and the work of the abolitionists. The accompanying PowerPoint has been designed to provided to help facilitate the lesson, set the scene and provide a range of activities to help deepen and extend your students understanding of the debate. When you purchase this resource, you will be able to download two documents. The first is a two page Word Document which includes aims, instructions, four heading cards and twenty two cards to be sorted under them. Normally when I teach this lesson, I give out the first page and depending upon the ability of the class or the progress that they making, I then give out the second page. to help extend the more able. The second resource is a thirteen slide PowerPoint presentation which has been designed to help facilitate the lesson. It includes starters, plenaries, information slides, and additional activities that could be used to support your students including a source analysis of the views of four historians/ For more information please see the detailed preview which includes screen shots of most of the slides. The aims and objectives of the lesson are: Theme: Britain and the Transatlantic Slave Trade Know: Why was the Slave Trade abolished? Understand: What different factors influenced Parliament in 1807? Evaluate: Which factor was the most influential in persuading MPs? Skills: Cause, Consequence, Significance & Collaboration WILF – What Am I Looking For? Identify & describe: Why was the Slave Trade abolished? Explain: What different factories influenced Parliament’s decision in 1807? Analyse: Which factor was the most influential in persuading MPs? If you like this resource then why not check out my other resources on this topic in my TES shop, where many have been bundled together to provide you with further savings. 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

This fun and engaging lesson has been designed by experienced teachers and exhaustively field tested to help students understand the debate over the abolition of the Slave Trade in Britain 1787 - 1807. These resources are suitable for the full ability range and can used to launch into a number of different areas on Britain and the Slave Trade. The core task revolves around students sorting a series of statements or summaries of arguments put forward by both sides of the debate. The accompanying PowerPoint has been designed to provided to help facilitate the lesson, set the scene and provide a range of activities to help deepen and extend your students understanding of the debate. When you purchase this resource, you will be able to download two documents. The first is a two page Word Document which includes aims, instructions, two heading cards and twenty two cards to be sorted under them. Normally when I teach this lesson, I give out the first page and depending upon the ability of the class or the progress that they making, I then give out the second page. to help extend the more able. The second resource is a thirteen slide PowerPoint presentation which has been designed to help facilitate the lesson. It includes starters, plenaries, information slides, links to appropriate video clips and additional activities that could be used to support your students including a source analysis question. For more information please see the detailed preview which includes screen shots of all the slides. The aims and objectives of the lesson are: Theme: Britain and the Slave Trade Know: What was an Abolitionist? Understand: What arguments were put forward by Abolitionists? Evaluate: Why were some people opposed to abolishing the Slave Trade? Skills: Source Analysis, Cause, Consequence & Collaboration WILF – What Am I Looking For? Identify & describe: What was an Abolitionist? Explain: What arguments were put forward by Abolitionists? Analyze: Why were some people opposed to abolishing the Slave Trade? If you like this resource then why not check out my other resources on this topic in my TES shop, where many have been bundled together to provide you with further savings. 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

These outstanding resources have been designed to help students understand the development of the Transatlantic Slave Trade through an investigative card sort. What makes this resource unique is that the first core tasks gets students to arrange the cards into what they think is the chronological order or chain of events in order to create their own narrative or history of what happened. The second core task gets students to organise the cards under one of six headings or possible reasons or factors that explain why the Transatlantic Slave Trade developed or grew. This is then followed by a priority task in a thinking skills triangle activity. When you purchase this resource you will be able to download two documents. The first is a one page Word Document which includes aims, instructions, heading cards and twelve heading cards to be sorted under them. The second is a fourteen slide PowerPoint presentation which has been designed to help facilitate the lesson. It includes starters, plenaries, information slides, additional activities that could be used to support your students including an extended writing task, review activity and cartoon source analysis. For more information please see the detailed preview which includes screen shots of a slides. The aims and objectives of the lesson are: Theme: The Black Peoples of the Americas Know: What was the Transatlantic Slave Trade? Understand: Why did the Transatlantic Slave Trade grow and develop? Evaluate: What was the most important factors? Skills: Source Analysis, Cause, Consequence & Collaboration WILF – What Am I Looking For? Identify & describe: What was the Transatlantic Slave Trade? Explain: Why did the Transatlantic Slave Trade grow and develop? Analyse: What was the most important reasons for its growth? If you like this resource then why not check out my other resources on this topic in my TES shop, where many have been bundled together to provide you with further savings. 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

This outstanding lesson on the American West has been designed to help students understand how the Homesteaders survived and adapted to the problems they faced on the Great Plains such as water supply, natural hazards, extreme weather, protecting crops, bankruptcy, insects and Native Americans. The key activity focuses around an engaging market place or gather and share activity which is suitable for the full range of ability. This lesson includes a 26 slide PowerPoint which contains aims, objectives, differentiated outcomes, information slides, starters, plenaries and a range of activities including a thinking skills triangle task, the market place activity, an extended writing or an alternative mind mapping exercise. This resource also includes pictures, diagrams and templates for summarising learning. 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 adapt and survive? Evaluate: What impact did these solutions have on the Homesteaders, the environment and the Native Americans? Skills: Cause, Consequence, Change, Continuity & Source Evaluation. WILF – What Am I Looking For? Identify & describe: What problems did the Homesteaders have to overcome in order to survive? Explain: Did they try and solve these problems? Analyse: What impact did these solutions have on the Homesteaders, the environment and the Native Americans? If you like this resource then why not check out my other resources on this topic in my TES shop, where many have been bundled together, along with this one to provide you with further savings. 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

This outstanding lesson is designed to provide stretch and challenge for middle and upper ability students studying why the Slave Trade was abolished in 1807? The core task revolves around students sorting a series of diamond shaped cards which explain why the slave trade was abolished revolving around economics, religion, slave resistance and the work of the abolitionists. The accompanying PowerPoint has been designed to provided to help facilitate the lesson, set the scene and provide a range of activities to help deepen and extend your students understanding of the debate. If you are looking for a similar activity for lower and middle ability students, then please check out my card sort on this topic. When you purchase this resource, you will be able to download two documents. The first is a single page Word Document which includes aims, instructions and nine diamond shaped cards tobe sorted. The second resource is a thirteen slide PowerPoint presentation which has been designed to help facilitate the lesson. It includes starters, plenaries, information slides, and additional activities that could be used to support your students including a source analysis of the views of four historians. For more information please see the detailed preview which includes screen shots of most of the slides. The aims and objectives of the lesson are: Theme: Britain and the Transatlantic Slave Trade Know: Why was the Slave Trade abolished? Understand: What different factors influenced Parliament in 1807? Evaluate: Which factor was the most influential in persuading MPs? Skills: Cause, Consequence, Significance & Collaboration WILF – What Am I Looking For? Identify & describe: Why was the Slave Trade abolished? Explain: What different factories influenced Parliament’s decision in 1807? Analyse: Which factor was the most influential in persuading MPs? If you like this resource then why not check out my other resources on this topic in my TES shop, where many have been bundled together to provide you with further savings. 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

Dive into history with this engaging and interactive Diamond 9 activity! Designed to enhance your students’ critical thinking skills, this activity focuses on exploring the social, political, economic, and religious causes behind the Peasants’ Revolt in 1381. Uncover the pivotal moments that led to the collapse of the feudal system in England and the emergence of the concept of the freeborn Englishman. Spark insightful discussions and deepen historical understanding with this thought-provoking educational tool. This Diamond 9 activity will work alongside any mainstream text book or powerpoint on this topic. Students can sort the cards into their short and long term causes as well as the social, political, economic and religious causes of the Peasants Revolt. This lesson is aimed at middle and higher ability students, if you When you purchase this lesson, you will be able to download a single page word document, which contains 10 cards to be sorted, along with their instructions. You will also be able to download an accompanying PowerPoint, that has been designed to facilitate the card sorts and help consolidate the learning through an extended answer on what were the main causes of the Peasants Revolt in 1381. It also contains a word search, starters, plenaries, heads and tails task and writing frames and tempates. If you need a worksheet and more detailed information slides because you haven’t got a text book, them you can purchase the premium version of this lesson, which contains everything for an extra £1 from this link: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/-13068619 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

Dive into the social, political, economic, and religious factors that caused the Peasants’ Revolt through this fun and interactive lesson that is designed to get your students collaborating and developing their critical thinking skills. After reviewing the slides and the accompanying worksheet, students participate in a hands-on card sorting activity that allows them to categorise causes chronologically or by long-term, short-term, political, economic, social, or religious influences behind the Peasants’ Revolt. This versatile lesson is suitable for all learners, offering extension activities for those seeking a challenge and differentiated tasks to support diverse learning styles. Whether integrated into a Medieval society curriculum or used as a standalone lesson, this resource provides a comprehensive exploration of the complexities surrounding this pivotal moment in history. When you purchase this version of this lesson you will be able to download a 30 slide PowerPoint Presentation, a 3 page worksheet and a sine page card sort. If you already have a textbook and Powerpoint on this topic, then you can purchase the card sort separately: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-11362060 The Powerpoint contains aims, objectives, differentiated outcomes, starters, plenaries, information slides, historical sources, thinking skills activities, built around the card sort, writing frames, templates, word searches and heads and tailed activities. The worksheet mirrors the information, historical sources and activities in the PowerPoint. Meanwhile the card sort contains 10 highlighly versatile cards that have been designed to be sorted either chronologically, by short and long term causes or social, political, economic and religious factors. Please see the detailed preview for more information. 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?

Dive into an immersive journey through Medieval law and order with this dynamic gather and share lesson. Investigate the roots of our contemporary criminal justice system while uncovering the motivations behind the fear of breaking the law in Medieval times. This adaptable lesson is suitable for students of all ability levels, offering enriching extension activities for advanced learners and tailored tasks to support and challenge every student. Whether integrated into a Medieval society curriculum or utilized independently for citizenship or law studies, this resource guarantees a rewarding educational experience for all. Designed to promote active engagement, collaboration, and movement, this lesson encourages students to step out of their seats, interact, and share insights When you purchase this lesson, you will be able to download a 34 side PowerPoint Presentation, that has also been uploaded as a PDF should you want to upload it to your schools virtual learning environment. The PowerPoint contains aims, objectives, differentiated outcomes, starters, plenaries, information slides, historical sources, writing frames and templates to help your students make appropriate notes. We have also included a heads and tails activitiy for foundation students and a Venn diagram activtity with appropriate video clip for your more able students. Please see the detailed preview for more information. The aims and objectives of this lesson are: Theme: Medieval Society Know: How were crimes investigated and punished? Understand: Why trial by jury was fairer than trial by ordeal? Analyse: Why were Medieval people afraid of breaking the law? Skills: Source Analysis, Cause, Consequence, Citizenship WILF – What Am I Looking For? Can You Describe: How were criminals caught, investigated and punished? Can You Explain: Why trial by jury was fairer than trial by ordeal? Can You Evaluate: Why Medieval people were afraid of breaking the law? 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

Dive into history with this engaging and interactive Diamond 9 activity! Designed to enhance your students’ critical thinking skills, this activity focuses on exploring the social, political, economic, and religious causes behind the Peasants’ Revolt in 1381. Uncover the pivotal moments that led to the collapse of the feudal system in England and the emergence of the concept of the freeborn Englishman. Spark insightful discussions and deepen historical understanding with this thought-provoking educational tool. This Diamond 9 activity will work alongside any mainstream text book or powerpoint on this topic. Students can sort the cards into their short and long term causes as well as the social, political, economic and religious causes of the Peasants Revolt. This lesson is aimed at middle and higher ability students, if you When you purchase this lesson, you will be able to download a single page word document, which contains 10 cards to be sorted, along with their instructions. You will also be able to download an accompanying PowerPoint, that has been designed to facilitate the card sorts and help consolidate the learning through an extended answer on what were the main causes of the Peasants Revolt in 1381. It also contains a word search, starters, plenaries, heads and tails task and writing frames and tempates. If you need a worksheet and more detailed information slides because you haven’t got a text book, them you can purchase the premium version of this lesson, which contains everything for an extra £1 from this link: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/-13068619 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