These outstanding resources look at why people believed in witches in the seventeenth century and why there was an increase in the number of witch hunts. They are beautifully designed and differentiated for the full range of ability. When you purchase this resource you will be able to download a four page Microsoft Word Document and an accompanying seventeen slide PowerPoint which includes information, sources, links to video clips, starters, plenaries, questions and differentiated tasks and activities. The lesson begins with a choice of starters including a snowballing activity of the key words, a buzz and go squares activity or a source analysis of witches selling their souls in return for magical powers. It then moves on to explain why people believed in witches and the social, political and economic reasons for an increase in suspicion and fear which helped to fuel an increase in witch hunting during this period. The lesson looks at how witches were identified and which groups of people were unfairly persecuted and used as a scapegoat for problems at the time. Both resources include a range of different questions and activities which can be printed off and used with your students. The PowerPoint includes further differentiation and support material for students. These tasks and activities include source analysis questions, as well as a thinking skills review activity to extend the more able which could be used in tandem with a heads and tails activity for the less able. The lesson rounds off with an optional extended question. If you like this lesson, then you might be interested in buying the follow up lesson on ‘How Fair Were Witch Trials?’ which can be purchased separately or as a bundled resource. The aims and objectives for this lesson are: Know: Why did people believe in witches in the 16th and 17th Centuries? Understand: Why did people hunt for witches? Evaluate: Why were certain people persecuted? Skills: Source Analysis, Cause, Consequence & Collaboration WILF – What Am I Looking For? Can You describe: Why people believed in witches in the 16th and 17th Centuries. Can You Explain: Why there was an increase in the number of witch hunts? Can You Analyze: Why were certain people persecuted? If you like this lesson 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 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

Can lying ever be morally justified? On the one side of the debate we have those who say that under no circumstances can lying ever be justified, whilst on the other side of the debate we have those argue that lying is okay to prevent harm. So for example, was St Peter right to lie about knowing Jesus after he was arrested? This outstanding resource has been tried and tested in the classroom over many years and aims to help students understand some of the main arguments for and against lying. It can be used as a starter, plenary or main activity to accompany any main stream text book or resource on this topic. The nature of the task means that it appeals to the full range of ability. This lesson is designed to be used in a Moral Philosophy lesson but it is a great tool for tutor time or helping students who need pastoral guidance. The main activity involves getting students to cut out the cards in lesson, organize them into their most persuasive order under the two heads and then sick into their books before they have a go at the extended writing activity / discussion. Alternatively, they can create a key and then sort through the cards and then stick the sheet into their book or you could cut out the cards and place them into an envelope for them to sort prior to a discussion on the topic. This is a great resource that can be easily adapted to suit your classroom and expectations. When you purchase this resource, you will be able to download a single page Word Document which contains a learning objective, instructions, two heading cards as well as eighteen statements that can sorted under them. The aims of this lesson / activity are: Theme: Moral Ethics and Philosophy Know: Why is it wrong to lie? Understand: What are the arguments for and against lying? Evaluate: Are there any circumstances in which it s acceptable to lie? WILF - What am I Looking For? Identify and describe - Why is it wrong to lie? Explain - the arguments for and against lying? Analyse - Are there any circumstances in which it is acceptable to lie? If you like this resource then why not check out my other resources on this topic in my TES shop. 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 quality time with the people who matter. Anyway, have fun and stay in touch via social media for the latest updates. Kind Regards Roy

The issue of whether scientists should be allowed to cone animals to help solve a variety of problems from food shortages, organ failure and infertility is a hotly debated topic. This outstanding resource has been tried and tested in the classroom over many years and aims to help students understand some of the ethical and religious arguments for and against cloning. It can be used as a starter, plenary or main activity to accompany any main stream text book or resource on this topic. The nature of the task means that it appeals to the full range of ability. When you purchase this lesson, you will be able to download a single page Word document which contains, a learning objective, instructions two heading cards and sixteen information cards that can be sorted under them. You will also be able to download a twelve slide PowerPoint which has been designed to facilitate the main activity and provide an optional follow up persuasive speech writing task. It contains aims, objectives, differentiated outcomes, starters, plenaries, information slides, templates, links to video clips, tasks and activities. Both resources have also been uploaded in PDF format, just in case you do not have access to Mircosoft Office. Please see the preview for more information. The aims of this lesson / activity are: Theme: Value of life Know: What is cloning? Understand: What are the arguments for and against the use of cloning by scientists? Evaluate: Should scientist interfere with the laws of nature and natural conception through cloning? WILF - What am I Looking For? Can You Identify & describe - What is cloning and why are some people opposed to it? Can You Explain - the arguments for and against using cloning? Can You Analyze - Should scientist interfere with the laws of nature and natural conception through cloning? 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. 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

Nothing divides opinion like the issue of war and pacifism. Is there such a thing as a just war? Can the taking of another life ever be justified? This outstanding resources has been tried and tested in the classroom over many years and aims to help students understand some of the arguments for and against pacifism. It can be used as a starter, plenary or main activity to accompany any main stream text book or resource on this topic. The nature of the task means that it appeals to the full range of ability. When you purchase this resource, you will be able to download a single page Word Document which contains a learning objective, instructions, two heading cards as well as fourteen statements that can sorted. We have also included a 14 slide PowerPoint presentation which includes aims, objectives, differentiated outcomes, starters, plenaries, information slides, tasks, activities, templates and writing frames. Both documents have also been uploaded in PDF format, just in case you do not have access to Microsoft Office. The aims of this lesson / activity are: Theme: Social, Moral, Cultural & Spiritual Values Know: What is pacifism? Understand: What are the arguments for and against pacifism? Evaluate: Are there any circumstances in which is acceptable to take another life? WILF - What am I Looking For? Identify and describe - what is pacifism? Explain - the arguments for and against pacifism? Analyse - Are there any circumstances in which it is acceptable to take another life? 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. Kind Regards Roy

The issue about whether or not society should execute convicted murderers is highly controversial. Recent polls still show a lot of popular support for the death penalty but Parliament still opposes its reintroduction. In countries where the death penalty does exist, a large number of those on death row are often people who are foreigners, outsiders or misfits. Black people make up 10% of US society but 30% of those on death row. Could this be due to racist judges and juries? This outstanding resources has been tried and tested in the classroom over many years and aims to help students understand some of the main arguments for and against the death penalty. It can be used as a starter, plenary or main activity to accompany any main stream text book or resource on this topic. The nature of the task means that it appeals to the full range of ability. When you purchase this resource, you will be able to download a single page Word Document which contains a learning objective, instructions, two heading cards as well as sixteen statements that can sorted under them. The aims of this lesson / activity are: Theme: Moral Ethics and Philosophy Know: What is the death penalty? Understand: What are the moral arguments for and against the death penalty? Evaluate: Should society execute convicted murderers? WILF - What am I Looking For? Identify and describe - What is the death penalty? Explain - the moral arguments for and against the death penalty? Analyse - Should society execute convicted murderers? If you like this resource then why not check out my other resources on this topic in my TES shop. 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 quality time with the people who matter. Anyway, have fun and stay in touch via social media for the latest updates. Kind Regards Roy

The ethics and morality of torture is a controversial subject which is at the heart of American values. It is proscribed by the Geneva convention and it is illegal to submit evidence to a court that has been gained through torture. However, the war on terror has placed many of our service men and women in very difficult circumstances where they have had to make decisions which have been questioned by human rights groups. Should the state ever use torture in order to protect the public safety of its citizens against terrorism? This outstanding resource has been tried and tested in the classroom over many years and aims to help students understand some of the arguments for and against the use of torture. It can be used as a starter, plenary or main activity to accompany any main stream text book or resource on this topic. The nature of the task means that it appeals to the full range of ability. However, this is a topic which should ideally be delivered by a subject specialists and covered by older students at KS4 or KS5. The main activity involves getting students to cut out the cards in lesson, organize them into their most persuasive order under the two main headings and then sick them into their books. Once students have fed back their results to a class discussion, they can then have a go at the extended writing activity. Alternatively, they can create a key and then sort through the cards and then stick the sheet into their book or you could cut out the cards and place them into an envelope for them to sort prior to a discussion on the topic. This is a great resource that can be easily adapted to suit your classroom and expectations. When you purchase this resource, you will be able to download a single page Word Document which contains a learning objective, instructions, two heading cards as well as fourteen statements that can sorted. The aims of this lesson / activity are: Theme: Moral Moral philosophy and ethics Know: What is torture and why is outlawed by the Geneva Convention? Understand: What are the arguments for and against using torture? Evaluate: Are there any circumstances in which is acceptable to use torture? WILF - What am I Looking For? Identify and describe - What is torture and why was it outlawed by the Geneva Convention? Explain - the arguments for and against the use of torture? Analyze - Are there any circumstances in which it is acceptable to use torture? If you like this resource then why not check out my other resources on this topic in my TES shop. 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 quality time with the people who matter. Anyway, have fun and stay in touch via social media for the latest updates. Kind Regards Roy

Fox hunting has become for many an emotive issue with the views of the countryside and cities diverging other whether the sport is a cruel or natural past time. This resource aims to help students understand some of the key issues and help then come to a balanced conclusion on the morality of fox hunting. It be used alongside any main stream text book or video clip as a starter, mini plenary or a consolidation exercise. When you purchase this resource, you will be able to download a single page Word Document which contains a learning objective, instructions, two heading cards as well as sixteen statements that can sorted to help summarise the arguments for and against the ban being lifted. The aims of this lesson / activity are: Theme: Rights and Responsibilities Know: What is Fox hunting and why was it banned? Understand: What are the arguments for and against lifting the ban on Fox hunting? Evaluate: Should the hunting of all animals be banned or is fox hunting a special case? WILF - What am I Looking For? Identify and describe - What is Fox hunting and why was it banned? Explain - the arguments for and against lifting the ban on fox hunting? Analyse - If you like this resource then why not check out my other resources on this topic in my TES shop. 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 quality time with the people who matter. Anyway, have fun and stay in touch via social media for the latest updates. Kind Regards Roy

Can lying ever be morally justified? On the one side of the debate we have those who say that under no circumstances can lying ever be justified, whilst on the other side of the debate we have those argue that lying is okay to prevent harm. So for example, was St Peter right to lie about knowing Jesus after he was arrested? This outstanding resource has been tried and tested in the classroom over many years and aims to help students understand some of the main arguments for and against lying. It can be used as a starter, plenary or main activity to accompany any main stream text book or resource on this topic. The nature of the task means that it appeals to the full range of ability. This lesson is designed to be used in an RE or Moral Philosophy lesson but it is a great tool for tutor time or helping students who need pastoral guidance. The main activity involves getting students to cut out the cards in lesson, organize them into their most persuasive order under the two main headings and then sick them into their books. Once students have fed back their results to a class discussion, they can then have a go at the extended writing activity. Alternatively, they can create a key and then sort through the cards and then stick the sheet into their book or you could cut out the cards and place them into an envelope for them to sort prior to a discussion on the topic. This is a great resource that can be easily adapted to suit your classroom and expectations. When you purchase this resource, you will be able to download a single page Word Document which contains a learning objective, instructions, two heading cards as well as eighteen statements that can sorted under them. The aims of this lesson / activity are: Theme: Moral Ethics and Philosophy Know: Why is it wrong to lie? Understand: What are the arguments for and against lying? Evaluate: Are there any circumstances in which it s acceptable to lie? WILF - What am I Looking For? Identify and describe - Why is it wrong to lie? Explain - the arguments for and against lying? Analyse - Are there any circumstances in which it is acceptable to lie? If you like this resource then why not check out my other resources on this topic in my TES shop. 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 quality time with the people who matter. Anyway, have fun and stay in touch via social media for the latest updates. Kind Regards Roy

This fun and interactive resource is designed to help your students understand the different attitudes of Christians and Muslims towards organ donation and transplant surgery. I originally designed this resource for my GCSE RE group as a consolidation exercise to help them produce an extended piece of writing answering a past paper question for Edexcel. However, it can also be used as a starter, plenary or a homework piece of work. When you purchase this resource you will be able to download a two page Word document which includes 22 statement cards and 3 heading cards labelled ‘Christian Beliefs’, ‘Muslim Beliefs’ and ‘Non Religious.’ The resource also includes an objective, instructions and an extended writing question on the topic. I usually get my students to either cut out the cards or colour code the heading cards. Once they have fed back their results, we then stick the cards into our books. We then use the finished card sort as the basis for an extended piece of writing. They can then use the card headings as opening points and select statements as their examples for their PEEL’d paragraphs. The aims and objectives for this lesson are: Theme: Religious attitudes towards surgery Know: Why are some people opposed to organ donation and transplant surgery? Understand: The different religious and non religious attitudes? Evaluate: Which attitudes are Muslim or Christian? WILF – What Am I Looking For? Can You Describe: Why some people are opposed to organ donation and transplant surgery? Can You Explain: The different religious and non religious attitudes? Can You Evaluate: What are the differences and similarities between Christian and Muslim attitudes? 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 contributors are paid the living wage. Anyway, have fun and stay in touch via social media for the latest updates. Kind Regards Roy

This fun and interactive lesson looks at the religious reforms of Edward VI. It begins by looking at the change of leadership at the top and the state of the Church of England that Edward inherited. The lesson then moves on to look at the changes that his advisors made and assesses how popular they were with the majority of people. The lesson finishes off with Edward VI and his advisors failure to place Lady Jane Grey on the throne. The lesson is beautifully illustrated and is suitable for all ability groups. When you purchase this resource you will be able to download a twenty slide PowerPoint Presentation and two page worksheet. The PP includes aims, objectives, differentiated outcomes, starters, plenaries, information slides, historical sources, pictures, diagrams, templates, sentence starters, tasks and homework activities. The worksheet includes information, diagrams, historical sources, tasks and activities. I have also included a PDF version of the worksheet. For more information, please see the sample preview. The aims and objectives are: Theme: The Reformation Know: What changes did Edward VI make to the Church of England? Understand: The differences between a Catholic and Protestant Church? Evaluate: How would Catholics react to the changes made by Edward VI? Skills: Source Analysis, Cause, Consequence & Collaboration WILF – What Am I Looking For? Can You Identify: The changes that Edward VI made to the Church of England? Can You Explain: The differences between a Catholic and Protestant Church? Can You Apply: Your learning to predict how a Catholic would react to Edward’s new Protestant Church of England? If you like this lesson 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 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

This fun and engaging lesson has been designed to help students understand the differences between Catholics and Protestants at the time of the Reformation through a PowerPoint and a card sort which should take about one lesson. They then apply this knowledge by writing a speech from the perspective of either a Catholic or a Protestant. I’ve also included a homework task which gets your students to design their own Wittenberg poster. If you are wanting to go into more detail about indulgences, relics and pilgrimages, then please check out our other lesson - Why was there religious conflict in the 16th Century? This lesson goes into a lot more detail and is rounded off with a Venn diagram activity and a Wittenberg poster activity. The lesson begins with a selection of starters that you can see below in the preview. It then introduces Martin Luther and the birth of the Protestant movement. Depending upon the ability of your class, you could give them the card sort to complete at this stage to draw upon their prior knowledge and then go through the information slides or you could present the information and then complete the card sort and the follow up activities. When you purchase this resource you will be able to download a 19 slide Powerpoint presentation which includes aims, objectives, outcomes, starters, plenaries, information slides, tasks and activities to support the card sort. You will also be able to download a single photocopiable page in Word which contains a title, objective, two tasks and heading cards labelled ‘Catholic’ and ‘Protestant’ along with 17 information cards that can be sorted under them. This is designed to be fun and engaging lesson that would be suitable for a middle or low ability class at anytime of the week, including a Friday afternoon. For more information, please see the preview files. The aims and objectives are: Theme: The Reformation Know: Who was Martin Luther? Understand: What as the Reformation? Evaluate: What are the differences between a Catholic and a Protestant? WILF – What Am I Looking For? Can You Describe: Who was Martin Luther? Can You Explain: What was the Reformation? Can You Evaluate: What are the differences between a Catholic and a Protestant? 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 your purchase our resources you are also buying into our values. Anyway, have fun and stay in touch via social media for the latest updates. Kind Regards Roy

This great lesson is designed to help students assess how successful the Elizabethan Church Settlement Act of 1559 was at promoting peace and stability in England? This is potentially a difficult topic to teach, but these resources approach the topic in a fun and engaging way that is suitable for the full ability range. They also link up the religious changes from previous Tudor monarchs and will allow students to predict what problems would face the Stuarts. When you purchase this resource you will be able to download a PowerPoint with thirteen slides. These include aims, objectives, differentiated outcomes, starters, plenaries, thinking skills activities, pictures, templates and information slides. When you deliver this lesson, you can choose from a selection of starters which include a snowballing starter of the key words or a thinking fork template on attitudes towards the death of Queen Mary. The next activity involves getting your students to draw a religious seesaw and then sorting various statements from the Elizabethan Church Settlement Act and deciding whether they would satisfy either Catholics or Protestants. Once complete, students can draw a line to decide which side the changes benefited the most. Later on in the course, you can refer back to this diagram whilst looking at either James or Charles I and draw links and conclusions as to how they were unpicking the compromise and laying the foundations for the English Civil War. The next activity gets students to sort through a series of cards to help them evaluate how successful the Elizabethan Church Act was at reducing religious tensions. For more detailed information, please refer to the detailed preview. The aims and objectives of this lesson are: Theme: What were the consequences of the break with Rome? Know: What were the terms of the Church Settlement Act of 1559? Understand: Who opposed the Elizabethan Church Settlement Act? Evaluate: How successful was the Church Settlement Act at maintaining peace? WILF - What Am I Looking For? Identify and describe: What were the successes and failures? Explain: Who opposed the Church Settlement Act and why? Analyse: How far was the Church Settlement Act a success? 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 great lesson is designed to help students assess how successful the Elizabethan Church Settlement Act of 1559 was at promoting peace and stability in England? This is potentially a difficult topic to teach, but these resources approach the topic in a fun and engaging way that is suitable for the full ability range. They also link up the religious changes from previous Tudor monarchs and will allow students to predict what problems would face the Stuarts. When you purchase this resource you will be able to download a PowerPoint with thirteen slides. These include aims, objectives, differentiated outcomes, starters, plenaries, thinking skills activities, pictures, templates and information slides. When you deliver this lesson, you can choose from a selection of starters which include a snowballing starter of the key words or a thinking fork template on attitudes towards the death of Queen Mary. The next activity involves getting your students to draw a religious seesaw and then sorting various statements from the Elizabethan Church Settlement Act and deciding whether they would satisfy either Catholics or Protestants. Once complete, students can draw a line to decide which side the changes benefited the most. Later on in the course, you can refer back to this diagram whilst looking at either James or Charles I and draw links and conclusions as to how they were unpicking the compromise and laying the foundations for the English Civil War. The next activity gets students to sort through a series of cards to help them evaluate how successful the Elizabethan Church Act was at reducing religious tensions. For more detailed information, please refer to the detailed preview. The aims and objectives of this lesson are: Theme: What were the consequences of the break with Rome? Know: What were the terms of the Church Settlement Act of 1559? Understand: Who opposed the Elizabethan Church Settlement Act? Evaluate: How successful was the Church Settlement Act at maintaining peace? WILF - What Am I Looking For? Identify and describe: What were the successes and failures? Explain: Who opposed the Church Settlement Act and why? Analyse: How far was the Church Settlement Act a success? 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

These revision cards cover all the key asepcts that your students will need to revise about Black Civil Rights in the USA from 1950 - 1970 for GCSE. Dingbats are interactive flashcards meticulously crafted to help students concentrate on essential terms and facts, transforming the revision process into a social and enjoyable experience. Say goodbye to solitary studying! With Dingbats, you’ll encourage teamwork and peer assessment, making your learning journey more vibrant and engaging. Regularly using these flashcards, along with the strategies outlined in the accompanying PowerPoint, will significantly enhance your memory skills and foster the crucial connections needed for success while revising the US Black Civil Rights Movement from 1950 to 1970. These flashcards are perfect for starter activities. They can serve as a fun game at the beginning of lessons or as a mini plenary to assess understanding and reinforce learning at the end. Their versatility allows them to be included in revision booklets or printed on cards, making them easily storable in students’ pockets or envelopes. Moreover, students can utilize them independently for effective self-directed revision. Upon downloading this lesson, you’ll gain access to a Word document featuring Dingbats specifically tailored for revising the US Black Civil Rights Movement (1950-1970), along with an 18-slide PowerPoint detailing effective strategies for using these resources. Game 1 involves one player reading key terms while the other guesses the corresponding topic, enhancing memory recall. Game 2 introduces a greater challenge, where players must describe the topic without using any key terms, adding an exciting twist! Other engaging activities, such as Pictionary and Charades, are also included to promote active participation. The session wraps up with strategic advice for conducting a one-minute class talk and tips for creating personalized Dingbats, all supported by suggested homework tasks. Both documents are conveniently available as PDFs, making printing and sharing a breeze. If you find this lesson engaging, consider exploring our other resources on similar topics available in our TES shop. You can also connect with The History Academy on Instagram, X, YouTube, and Facebook for the latest updates and to engage in discussions about how you’ve used this resource or to ask questions. We are committed to producing affordable resources priced comparably to a good cup of coffee, allowing you to dedicate more time to the activities you love. By purchasing our resources, you support our shared values of fairness and integrity, as all our authors receive a living wage. Don’t forget to check out our YouTube Channel, featuring over 600 free videos: @historyacademy. Dive into our playlist on quality-assured video clips about the Black Civil Rights Movement in the USA: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL3ZuuiQcfzAe-qNZo5w3Mq6KkhizSAkNZ&si=J6PYwfv1bpvskhLl Enjoy your learning journey! Roy

This resource tackles the complex and often controversial issue of Euthanasia and Assisted Dying, exploring the ethical dilemma of ending a life to alleviate suffering. Designed for classroom use, this resource has been proven effective over many years and offers a versatile approach to engaging students in this challenging topic. It can be used as a starter activity, plenary session, or a central component of a lesson, complementing any existing textbook or resource. The resource’s strength lies in its adaptability, catering to diverse learning styles and abilities. Students are actively involved in sorting and organizing persuasive arguments for and against voluntary Euthanasia, fostering critical thinking and debate. The activity involves students cutting out and arranging cards containing arguments, allowing them to construct their own compelling case. This resource can be used as a starter, plenary, or main activity, adaptable to different teaching styles. It appeals to a wide range of abilities, making it suitable for diverse classrooms. It can be used for individual work, group discussions, or extended writing activities. This resource provides a valuable tool for exploring the multifaceted issue of Euthanasia and Assisted Dying, promoting critical thinking and understanding of the ethical complexities involved. When you purchase this resource, you will be able to download a single page Word Document which contains a learning objective, instructions, two heading cards as well as fourteen statements that can sorted under them. The aims of this lesson / activity are: Theme: Social, Moral, Spiritual Values Know: What is Euthanasia? Understand: What are the arguments for and against Euthanasia? Evaluate: Are there any circumstances in which is acceptable to take another life? WILF - What am I Looking For? Identify and describe - what is Euthanasia? Explain - the arguments for and against Euthanasia? Analyse - Are there any circumstances in which it is acceptable to take another life? If you find this lesson engaging, consider exploring our other resources on similar topics in our TES shop. Connect with The History Academy on Instagram, X, YouTube, and Facebook for the latest updates and discussions about how you’ve utilized this resource or to ask any questions. We are dedicated to producing affordable resources priced comparably to a good cup of coffee, allowing you more time for the activities you love. By purchasing our resources, you support our shared values of fairness and integrity, ensuring that all our authors receive a living wage. Anyway, have fun and stay in touch via social media for the latest updates. Kind Regards Roy