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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.
Diamond 9: Why was maintaining law and order difficult  in the American West?
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Diamond 9: Why was maintaining law and order difficult in the American West?

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This critical thinking skills activity has been designed to provide stretch and challenge for students studying why it was difficult to maintain law and order in the American West. .The key theory underpinning this type of strategy is that when we rank items, either statements, objects or images, we are required to make explicit the over- arching relationships by which we organise our knowledge and connect our learning. If you are looking for a more traditional exercise then please check out my card sort matching exercise on this topic, which can be downloaded from my TES shop. This resource will easily work alongside any main steam textbook or resource on this topic. The resource includes nine diamond shaped cards which include a range of factors which explain it was difficult to maintain law and order in the American West. The document is provided in Microsoft Word so you can edit the resource if you wish to customise it further by changing any of the key factors that I have included. Once students have cut out the cards out they are set three tasks including: 1. Remove any reasons that you don’t think are important. Record and explain why you have removed them. 2. Arrange the remaining diamonds to show any links that you can find between the different reasons. Record and explain your reasons. 3. Make a smaller diamond shape using the four most important reasons to explain why it was difficult to maintain law and order in the American West. Record and explain the reasons for your choices. At each stage students should be feeding back to their group or the class and explaining their choices. The discussion and explanation around the choices that they have made are critical in helping them develop their thinking skills as well as their understanding of this topic. The aims and objectives for this lesson are: Theme: The American West Know: What were the key reasons why maintaining law & order was difficult? Understand: What roles did social, economic, geographical factors as well as the values and attitudes play of the people at the time, play in making law enforcement difficult? Evaluate: Which was the most important factor? WILF - What Am I Looking For? Identify and describe: what were the main reasons why maintaining law and order was difficult? Explain: What roles did social, economic, geographical, factors as well as the values and attitudes of people at the time, play in making law enforcement difficult? Analyse: Which was the most important factor? Kind Regards Roy
Sacco and Vanettti
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Sacco and Vanettti

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This lesson looks at several key issues surrounding the trail of Sacco and Vanzetti and includes a wide range of contemporary and modern sources to help the learner make up their own min. The aims, objectives and differentiated outcomes are: Theme: The Dark side of the Boom Know: Who were Sacco and Vanzetti and what were they accused of? Understand: How fair was their trail? Understand: Why were some Americans afraid of the new immigrants? Evaluate: How tolerant was the USA in the 1920s? Skills: Cause, Consequence, Source Evaluation & judgement What Am I Looking For this lesson? Identify / Describe – Who were Sacco & Vanzetti? Explain – How fair was their trial and investigation ? Analyse – begin to form a judgement on how tolerant was US society in the 1920s? There are 6 activities built into the lesson including a snowballing starter, an OCR style source question with a pupil mark scheme, a persuasive speech literacy activity for their defence or prosecution, a Venn dig ram source analysis on contemporary reactions, an evidence review sheet on their innocence or guilt and finally an OCR 6 mark question with a mark scheme on 'why were Sacco and Vanzetti executed.' I have been observed several times with this resource and have had this lesson graded as outstanding. I have also included a persuasive literacy mat to help students phrase their speeches. 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
OCR GCSE Modern World: America Land of the Free - Black Civil Rights 1945 - 1975
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OCR GCSE Modern World: America Land of the Free - Black Civil Rights 1945 - 1975

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These bundled resources cover the content and past paper questions for the current (old) OCR Specification which is being examined this year for the last time. Aspects of the syllabus covered by these resources are as follows: 1. How successful was the struggle for civil rights in the 1950s? • What was the state of civil rights in America in c.1950? • Did the Second World War have an impact on the position of African Americans? • Why was the struggle over desegregated education in the 1950s important? • What was the importance of the Montgomery Bus Boycott? 2. Who improved civil rights the most in the 1960s and 1970s? • How were Martin Luther King’s ideas and methods different from those of Malcolm X? • Who did more for civil rights in America, Martin Luther King or Malcolm X? • Who was more important in improving civil rights, President Kennedy or President Johnson? • Did the Black Power groups harm the struggle for civil rights? • How far did civil rights progress under Nixon? 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
Why were Medieval people afraid to break the law?
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Why were Medieval people afraid to break the law?

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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
Crime and Punishment in Medieval England
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Crime and Punishment in Medieval England

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Enhance your students learning experience with this fun and interactive exploration into the historical evolution of policing and the criminal justice system in Britain, starting from its Medieval roots. This dynamic lesson is specifically crafted to engage learners of all levels by offering a variety of extension activities and differentiated tasks that encourage depth and critical thinking. Whether integrated into a broader unit on Medieval society and Henry II or utilized as a standalone lesson in citizenship or law studies, this resource is meticulously designed to enhance students’ cognitive abilities and enrich their comprehension of the progression of law and order in Britain. When you purchase this lesson you will be able to download a 41 slide PowerPoint Presentation, a 6 page worksheet as well as copies of both saved as PDF files. The PowerPoint contains aims, objectives, differentiated outcomes, starters, plenaries, information slides, links to video clips, historical sources, templates, writing frames, word searches, heads and tails, missing word and extended writing tasks and activities. We have thrown the book at this important topic to make sure that there is something for everyone in a format that you can easily customise for your students. Please see the detailed preview for more information. The aims and objectives of this lesson are: Theme: Medieval Society Know: How crimes were detected and criminals punished in Medieval times? Understand: Why trial by jury was fairer than trial by ordeal? Evaluate: Why Medieval justice was harsh? Skills: Source Analysis, Cause, Consequence, Citizenship WILF – What Am I Looking For? Can You Describe: How crimes were detected and criminals punished in Medieval times? Can You Explain: Why Henry II reformed the judicial system? Can You Evaluate: Why Medieval punishments were harsh on criminals? 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
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.
Prohibition
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Prohibition

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This bundle includes a series of lessons on Prohibition. The first looks at the origins of the movement, the second on its immediate impact of the USA and the third explores why it failed. Each lesson comes with a worksheet and an accompanying PowerPoint, which includes aims, objectives, differentiated outcomes, starter, mini plenary and plenary. These resources are pitched at foundation and core students, but the PowerPoints also contain Oxford and Cambridge past paper questions and student mark schemes. For more information, please click on the individual lesson. Kind Regards Roy
The Native Americans
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The Native Americans

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We have bundled together some our most popular Native American resources at the History Academy. These covea range of subjects from their beliefs, methods of warfare and why they were defeated by the US Government. All our resources have been field tested and improved in the classroom. These funa nd interactive resources were designed for the popular GCSE course the American West, but they can also be used at KS3. We have have recently commissioned some new resources on this topic and plan to add to this pack, so if you buy at the current low price you will be able to download all the forthcoming new resources for free. If you like these resources then why not check out our TES shop. You can also follow ‘The History Academy on Facebook and YouTube 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
Prohibition
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Prohibition

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This bundle includes a series of lessons on Prohibition. The first looks at the origins of the movement, the second on its immediate impact of the USA and the third explores why it failed. Each lesson comes with a worksheet and an accompanying PowerPoint, which includes aims, objectives, differentiated outcomes, starter, mini plenary and plenary. These resources are pitched at foundation and core students, but the PowerPoints also contain Oxford and Cambridge past paper questions and student mark schemes. For more information, please click on the individual lesson. Kind Regards Roy
Moral Philosophy
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Moral Philosophy

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These excellent resources have bundled together to give you outstanding value. The over a range of social, moral, spiritual and cultural issues that relate to a number of subjects. If you would like to know more then please click on each resource. They are aimed at the fully range of ability. You can cut them out and put them into an envelop for students to sort or you can get them to cut, sort and stick them into their books. Failing that they can create a key or use highlighters and stick the information into their books. Whenever possible, I have linked in videos that are suitable for classroom use that cover both sides of the debate and can be previewed alongside our resources. Everything is supplied in word and can be easily customized to suit your students .
GCSE American West Teaching Resources
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GCSE American West Teaching Resources

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This is your chance to buy all my outstanding American West resources bundled up for a massive saving 47% saving. These resources are tried and tested in the classroom. They are suitable for a wide range of abilities and will successfully engage your students. For more information, click on the resources.
SMSC Card Sorts
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SMSC Card Sorts

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These excellent resources have bundled together to give you outstanding value. The over a range of social, moral, spiritual and cultural issues that relate to a number of subjects. If you would like to know more then please click on each resource. They are aimed at the fully range of ability. You can cut them out and put them into an envelop for students to sort or you can get them to cut, sort and stick them into their books. Failing that they can create a key or use highlighters and stick the whole sheet into their books. I have also produced an American version of these resources called Moral Philosophy, but this bundle is smaller and the resources included have been especially adapted for US schools. If you would like some further updates, then please follow me on the TES or facebook.
American West Teaching Resources
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American West Teaching Resources

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This is your chance to buy all my outstanding American West resources bundled up for a massive saving. These resources are tried and tested. They are suitable for a wide range of abilities and will successfully engage your students. For more information, click on the resources.
The USA in the 1920s
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The USA in the 1920s

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The bundle of outstanding resources includes everything that I have uploaded on the USA in the 1920s. They are suitable for a range of abilities from 14 to 18. Each resources comes with it's own description of how I would use it as well as aims and objectives. If you click on the resource you can download a preview as well as read the relevant information. By buying these resource buddle, you will be making a significant saving as some of the attached resources have already been buddled together and discounted. 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 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
USA in the 1920s
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USA in the 1920s

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The bundle of outstanding resources includes everything that I have uploaded on the USA in the 1920s. They are suitable for a range of abilities from aged 14 to 18. Each resources comes with it's own description of how I would use it as well as aims and objectives. If you click on the resource you can download a preview as well as read the relevant information. By buying these resource buddle, you will be making a significant saving as some of the attached resources have already been buddled together and discounted. 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 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