This great little resource is designed to get students to match the New Deal Alphabet Agency with the work that it did during the New Deal 1933 - 1939. This type of activity makes a great starter or plenary to any lesson on this topic. It could also be set as a piece of independent learning or homework, where students would be expected to research the answers and then match the cards and stick them into their books. Objective: What role did the Alphabet Agencies play in helping to put the USA back to work during the New Deal 1933 - 1939? Instruction: Cut out the cards below and match the Alphabet Agencies to the correct role that they played during the New Deal. 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 great little card sort is designed to help students assess how successful the Elizabethan Church Settlement Act of 1559 was at promoting peace and stability in England? The resource in includes two sub headings entitled successfully and unsuccessful as well as 14 statement cards, which students can sort through. Aims and Objectives: Theme: What were the consequences of the break with Rome? Know: What was 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 and why? Analyse: How far was the Church Settlement Act a success?

This great little resource is designed by experienced teachers to help students studying the causes and consequences of England’s war with Spain, 1585 - 1604. It can be used as a starter, plenary or revision activity and has used successfully in the classroom for many years. When you purchase this resource you will receive a Microsoft Office Word document, which can be customised further if you wish. Once students have cut out the cards, they sort them to decide which ones are causes and consequences of England’s war with Spain from 1585 - 1604. Once complete they can extend their learning by prioritise the cards or by creating a key to show causes and consequences were linked to money, power and religion. The aims and objectives are: Theme: What were the long term consequences of the Break with Rome? Know: What were the causes and consequences of Elizabeth’s war with Spain? Understand: Which of these causes and consequences were linked to money, religion and power (politics)? Evaluate: Which causes and consequences had the greatest impact? WILF - What Am I Looking For? Identify and describe: What were the causes and consequences of war with Spain 1485 - 1604? Explain: Which causes and consequences were linked to money, religion and power (politics)? Analyse: Begin to make a judgement on the long term consequences of the break with Rome and the making of the UK and USA? This resource should appeal to a range of abilities and learning styles. It shouldn’t take more than 10 to 12 minutes for a middle ability class to cut out the cards and sort them. 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 great little resource gets students to sort through a series of 12 primary and secondary sources about the reign of Queen Mary I 1553 - 1558, with the aim of deciding whether she deserves the reputation of Bloody Mary. Once this has been complete, students can then have a go at answering the question: Does Mary I deserve the title, ‘Bloody Mary’? I would recommend that this resource should be used with either a core or advanced group as there is a lot of reading, which would be too much for a foundation group with low literacy skills. This resource makes a great starter or plenary. It can be cut up the students or placed into envelopes for use with several classes or even set as a piece of homework. The aims and objectives are: Theme: Consequences of the break with Rome? Know: Why did Queen Mary I burn protestant heretics? Understand: How has Mary been viewed by both contemporaries and historians? Evaluate: Does Mary I deserve the title ‘Bloody Mary’? WILF - What Am I Looking For? Identify and describe: Which sources support / disagree with the ‘Bloody Mary’ interpretation? Explain: Why do people disagree about how ‘Bloody’ Mary I was? Analyze: How far does Queen Mary deserve the title ‘Bloody Mary?’ If you like this resource, I have also created a PowerPoint on the reign of Queen Mary I, with additional information to go along with this card sort. This topic also makes for a great assessment task. Kind Regards Roy

The great resource deals with the tricky topic change and continuity in Medieval Medicine in Britain. The resource includes a PowerPoint with all the resources and worksheets that are required for the lesson as well as a recent lesson plan I wrote to help teach this topic with this resource. The PowerPoint includes: Aims & Objectives A starter + a differentiated version Information Slides Source analysis activity A card sort / activity on change and continuity An extended question which has been differentiated to include a slide to help structure responses Peer and self analysis feedback sheets. Blank templates for the activities. The aims and activities are: • Theme: Medicine in Britain, 1250 – present • Know: What were the key features medieval medicine? • Understand: Which key features of ancient medicine were still being used in medieval times? • Evaluate: How far did ancient ideas about medicine continued to be used in the medieval period? • Skills: Change and Continuity Learning Outcomes • Levels 1 – 4 = Identify & describe: What changed and what stayed the same? • Levels 5 – 7 = Explain: What had changed and what had stayed the same? • Levels 7 – 8 = Analyse: How far did medical ideas changed during the medieval period?

This great little resource gets students to sort through a series of 12 primary and secondary sources about the reign of Queen Mary I 1553 - 1558, with the aim of deciding whether she deserves the reputation of Bloody Mary. Once this has been complete, students can then have a go at answering the question: Does Mary I deserve the title, ‘Bloody Mary’? I would recommend that this resource should be used with either a core or advanced group as there is a lot of reading, which would be too much for a foundation group with low literacy skills. This resource makes a great starter or plenary. It can be cut up the students or placed into envelopes for use with several classes or even set as a piece of homework. The aims and objectives are: Theme: Consequences of the break with Rome? Know: Why did Queen Mary I burn protestant heretics? Understand: How has Mary been viewed by both contemporaries and historians? Evaluate: Does Mary I deserve the title 'Bloody Mary'? WILF - What Am I Looking For? Identify and describe: Which sources support / disagree with the 'Bloody Mary' interpretation? Explain: Why do people disagree about how 'Bloody' Mary I was? Analyse: How far does Queen Mary deserve the title 'Bloody Mary?' If you like this resource, I have also created a PowerPoint on the reign of Queen Mary I, with additional information to go along with this card sort. This topic also makes for a great assessment task. Kind Regards Roy

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

This great little card sort exercise is designed to help students who are studying law and order in the American West. It can be used as a revision activity, starter or plenary on this topic. When you purchase this resource you will be able to download a single page Microsoft Office Word document, which contains a lesson objective, instructions and ten key solutions and their matching explanations. Once students have cut out the cards, they match the solution with the explanation of how it helped to maintain law and order. A simple exercise which works effectively with students of all abilities. The aims and objectives are: Theme: Law and order in the American West Know: What solutions were used to solve the problems of law and order in the West? Understand: How did these solutions help to maintain law and order? Evaluate: How successful were these solutions? WILF: What Am I Looking For? Identify and Describe: The solutions that were used to solve the problems of law and order in the West? Explain: How these solutions were supposed to help maintain law and order? Analyse: How successful were these solutions? 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 great little card sort exercise is designed to help students who are studying law and order in the American West. It can be used as a revision activity, starter or plenary on this topic. When you purchase this resource you will be able to download a single page Microsoft Office Word document, which contains a lesson objective, instructions and ten key solutions and their matching explanations. Once students have cut out the cards, they match the solution with the explanation of how it helped to maintain law and order. A simple exercise which works effectively with students of all abilities. The aims and objectives are: Theme: Law and order in the American West Know: What solutions were used to solve the problems of law and order in the West? Understand: How did these solutions help to maintain law and order? Evaluate: How successful were these solutions? WILF: What Am I Looking For? Identify and Describe: The solutions that were used to solve the problems of law and order in the West? Explain: How these solutions were supposed to help maintain law and order? Analyse: How successful were these solutions? 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 card sort is designed to be used as a starter or plenary. Students cut out the cards and match the cowboy’s equipment with the correct names or labels. This shouldn’t take more than 15 minutes from beginning to end. When you purchase this resource you will be able to download a two page Microsoft Word Document which includes a learning objective, instructions and nine key words mixed up with their correct labels to be sorted. On the second page, you have a photograph of a cowboy with arrows pointing to the appropriate pieces of equipment. These can be used along with the correctly sorted cards to label the cowboy. This activity can also be purchased with an accompanying PowerPoint under a similar title or as part of a bundle of resources on the American West. The aims and objectives of this activity are: Theme: The American West Know: What equipment did a cowboy use to do his job? Understand: How did cowboys use their equipment? Evaluate: How successfully did cowboys adapt to their environment? WILF: What Am I Looking For? Identify and describe: The equipment carried by cowboys Explain: How was each piece of equipment used? Analyse: Begin to come to a judgement on how successfully cowboys adapted to their environment? 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 engaging and interactive lesson is designed to help students critically assess whether Edward I deserves the title of ‘The Hammer of the Scots’ through a dynamic card sort activity that explores both sides of the debate, fostering rich discussion and debate. The lesson includes a PowerPoint presentation and a worksheet that introduce the significant events of Edward I’s conquest of Scotland, setting the stage for informed analysis. By participating in this lesson, students not only enhance their historical knowledge but also develop essential analytical skills in a fun and interactive manner, enabling them to evaluate both the reputation and historical interpretation of Edward I. Upon downloading this lesson, you will gain access to three comprehensive resources. The PowerPoint presentation includes aims, objectives, differentiated outcomes, informative slides, historical sources, video links, templates, a heads and tails chronology task, a continuum exercise and support activities designed to facilitate the card sort. Additionally, it offers writing frames for extended answers, a word search and a homework activity. The accompanying three-page worksheet mirrors the content of the PowerPoint, providing consistency and reinforcement. Moreover, the single-page word document features two heading cards and 16 information cards to be sorted, aiding students in evaluating whether Edward I truly deserves the title of ‘The Hammer of the Scots.’ To enhance usability, all three documents are also available as PDFs for easy printing. Be sure to check the detailed preview for more information! The aims and objectives of this lesson are: Theme: Plantagenets Know: The key events of Edward I’s conquests of Scotland? Understand: The tactics that Edward I used to defeat the Scots? Evaluate: Does Edward I deserve the title ‘The Hammer of the Scots?’ Skills: Cause, Consequence & Collaboration WILF – What Am I Looking For? Can You Describe: The key events of the Norman conquests of Scotland? Can You Explain: The tactics that Edward I used to defeat the Scots? Can You Evaluate: Whether Edward I deserves the title of ‘The Hammer of the Scots’? If you like this lesson, then why not check out our other resources on similar topics in our TES shop. You can also follow ‘The History Academy’ on Instagram, X , YouTube and Facebook for the latest updates or even to get in touch and chat about how you have used this resource or to ask questions. We aim to produce cheap and affordable resources for the price of a good cup of coffee so that you can spend more time doing the things that you want. All our authors are paid the living wage so when you purchase our resources you are buying into our shared values of fair play and decency. Anyway, have fun and stay in touch via social media for the latest updates. Don’t forget to check out our YouTube Channel with over 600 free videos: @historyacademy Kind Regards Roy

This engaging and interactive card sort lesson aims to get students to critically evaluate the personally and character of Robert the Bruce and whether he deserves the title ‘Braveheart’ attributed to him by some historians. It is designed to work alongside any standard text book or documentary on this topic and is a lighter and cheaper version of a more detailed lesson which includes a worksheet and more detailed PowerPoint: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-13135724 . This lesson features a card sort exercise and a continuum task, all designed to prepare students for writing an extended answer to the question. To cater to diverse learning needs, we have included a variety of support activities and tasks. All required photocopying materials and supplementary resources, such as writing frames, templates, extension tasks, and word searches, can be found in the resource section at the end of the lesson. When you download this lesson which critically evaluates the character and integrity of Robert the Bruce, you will be download a 27 slide PowerPoint Presentation, and a single page card sort with two headings labelled 'Hero (Braveheart) or Villain as well as 18 information cards that can be sorted under them. The PowerPoint includes aims, objectives, information slides, historical sources, video links, pictures, diagrams, templates, photocopiable templates, writing frames, continuum and timeline tasks as well as extension and differentiated tasks, including a word search. Please see the detailed preview for more information. The aims and objectives of this lesson are: Know: Why did Scotland remain an independent, Medieval country? Understand: The tactics that Robert the Bruce used to become king? Evaluate: How far does Robert the Bruce deserve the title ‘Braveheart’? Skills: Cause, Consequence & Collaboration WILF – What Am I Looking For? Can You Describe: Why did Scotland remain an independent country? Can You Explain: The tactics Robert the Bruce used to become king? Can You Evaluate: How far did Robert the Bruce deserve the title ‘Braveheart’? If you like this lesson, then why not check out our other resources on similar topics in our TES shop. You can also follow ‘The History Academy’ on Instagram, X , YouTube and Facebook for the latest updates or even to get in touch and chat about how you have used this resource or to ask questions. We aim to produce cheap and affordable resources for the price of a good cup of coffee so that you can spend more time doing the things that you want. All our authors are paid the living wage so when you purchase our resources you are buying into our shared values of fair play and decency. Anyway, have fun and stay in touch via social media for the latest updates. Don’t forget to check out our YouTube Channel with over 600 free videos: @historyacademy Kind Regards Roy

This fun and interactive lesson aims to equip students with the context necessary to critically evaluate whether Robert the Bruce deserves the title ‘Braveheart’, given to him by some historians. This historical interpretation lesson covers Edward I’s conquest of Scotland and the difficult decisions Robert the Bruce had to make. It features a comprehensive timeline, a card sort exercise and a continuum task, all designed to prepare students for writing an extended answer to the question. To cater to diverse learning needs, we have included a variety of support activities and tasks. All required photocopying materials and supplementary resources, such as writing frames, templates, extension tasks, and word searches, can be found in the resource section at the end of the lesson. When you download this lesson which critically evaluates the character and integrity of Robert the Bruce, you will be download a 34 slide PowerPoint Presentation, am accompanying 4 page worksheet and a single page card sort with two headings labelled 'Hero (Braveheart) or Villain as well as 18 information cards that can be sorted under them. The PowerPoint includes aims, objectives, information slides, historical sources, pictures, diagrams, templates, photocopiable templates, writing frames, continuum and timeline tasks as well as extension and differentiated tasks, including a word search. Please see the detailed preview for more information. The aims and objectives of this lesson are: Know: Why did Scotland remain an independent, Medieval country? Understand: The tactics that Robert the Bruce used to become king? Evaluate: How far does Robert the Bruce deserve the title ‘Braveheart’? Skills: Cause, Consequence & Collaboration WILF – What Am I Looking For? Can You Describe: Why did Scotland remain an independent country? Can You Explain: The tactics Robert the Bruce used to become king? Can You Evaluate: How far did Robert the Bruce deserve the title ‘Braveheart’? If you like this lesson, then why not check out our other resources on similar topics in our TES shop. You can also follow ‘The History Academy’ on Instagram, X , YouTube and Facebook for the latest updates or even to get in touch and chat about how you have used this resource or to ask questions. We aim to produce cheap and affordable resources for the price of a good cup of coffee so that you can spend more time doing the things that you want. All our authors are paid the living wage so when you purchase our resources you are buying into our shared values of fair play and decency. Anyway, have fun and stay in touch via social media for the latest updates. Don’t forget to check out our YouTube Channel with over 600 free videos: @historyacademy Kind Regards Roy

This fun and active learning marketplace lesson is designed to encourage your students to move around the classroom and collaborate effectively, all while enhancing their critical analytical skills and deepening their understanding of the Norman Conquest of Wales. The lesson features diverse support activities tailored to accommodate various learning needs, with a comprehensive resource section at the end that provides additional photocopying materials and support tasks for easy access. Upon purchasing this lesson, you will receive a 34-slide PowerPoint presentation that includes clearly defined aims and objectives, engaging starters and plenaries to frame the lesson, informative slides that detail the Norman Conquest and its historical context, and essential historical sources for the main marketplace activity. The presentation also includes a heads and tails activity that can be used a feedback activity for the Norman Conquest of Wales as well as a card sort and thinking skills review triangle task that serves as an analysis tool to understand why Edward I was able to defeat Llywelyn. These activities function as consolidation tasks and can be followed up with support activities for writing an extended answer if desired. Additionally, the PowerPoint presentation contains a homework task designed to reinforce learning at home, relevant video links curated to enhance understanding, and an interactive word search with provided answers for self-checking. This lesson is a comprehensive resource aimed at making the study of the Norman Conquest of Wales both fun and informative! This lesson has also been uploaded in both office and PDF format for your convenience. Please see the detailed preview for more information. The aims and objectives of this lesson are: Theme: Norman Conquest Know: The key events and figures involved in the Norman Conquest of Wales Understand: Why was Wales a difficult place to invade and conquer? Evaluate: How did Edward I defeat the Welsh and keep control? Skills: Source Analysis, Cause, Consequence & Collaboration WILF – What Am I Looking For? Can You Describe: The key events of the Norman conquests of Wales? Can You Explain: Why Wales was a difficult place to invade and conquer? Can You Evaluate: How did Edward finally defeat the Welsh and keep control?

Dingbats are interactive flashcards meticulously crafted to assist students in honing their focus on key terms and essential facts, thereby transforming the revision process into a vibrant and enjoyable social experience. With Dingbats, students can bid farewell to solitary study sessions. These flashcards promote teamwork and peer assessment, making the learning process significantly more engaging. Regular utilization of Dingbats, coupled with the effective strategies presented in the accompanying PowerPoint, will enhance memory retention and cultivate crucial connections necessary for success for your students studying the Roman Empire in the lower school. These versatile flashcards are ideal for initiating lessons as they can serve as an exciting game at the start or as a mini plenary to evaluate comprehension and reinforce learning towards the end. Their convenience allows them to be incorporated into revision booklets or printed on cards, making them easy to store in students’ pockets or envelopes. Moreover, students can independently utilize these cards for their own revision, encouraging self-directed learning. Upon downloading this lesson, you will gain access to a Word document featuring Dingbats specifically for the Roman Empire, as well as an informative 18-slide PowerPoint that outlines effective methods for utilising these resources. In Game 1, one player reads key words while the other guesses the corresponding topic, thereby enhancing memory recall. Game 2 presents a greater challenge as players must describe the topic without mentioning any key words, adding an element of difficulty. Additionally, the lesson offers other enjoyable and competitive activities such as Pictionary and Charades. The session concludes with strategic advice on 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, facilitating easy printing and sharing. Aims and Objectives of the Lesson: Theme: The Roman Empire Revision Know: How to use Dingbats and flashcards for revision Understand: Various card games that can be played Evaluate: The effectiveness of these methods for revision Skills: Revision techniques, competition, and collaboration WILF – What Am I Looking For? Describe: How to use Dingbats and flashcards for revision Explain: Different revision techniques applicable with Dingbats Evaluate: The most effective strategies for your learning needs

Dingbats are interactive flashcards meticulously crafted to assist students in honing their focus on key terms and essential facts, thereby transforming the revision process into a vibrant and enjoyable social experience. With Dingbats, students can bid farewell to solitary study sessions. These flashcards promote teamwork and peer assessment, making the learning process significantly more engaging. Regular utilization of Dingbats, coupled with the effective strategies presented in the accompanying PowerPoint, will enhance memory retention and cultivate crucial connections necessary for success for your students studying the Roman Empire in the lower school. These versatile flashcards are ideal for initiating lessons as they can serve as an exciting game at the start or as a mini plenary to evaluate comprehension and reinforce learning towards the end. Their convenience allows them to be incorporated into revision booklets or printed on cards, making them easy to store in students’ pockets or envelopes. Moreover, students can independently utilize these cards for their own revision, encouraging self-directed learning. Upon downloading this lesson, you will gain access to a Word document featuring Dingbats specifically for the Roman Empire, as well as an informative 18-slide PowerPoint that outlines effective methods for utilising these resources. In Game 1, one player reads key words while the other guesses the corresponding topic, thereby enhancing memory recall. Game 2 presents a greater challenge as players must describe the topic without mentioning any key words, adding an element of difficulty. Additionally, the lesson offers other enjoyable and competitive activities such as Pictionary and Charades. The session concludes with strategic advice on 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, facilitating easy printing and sharing. Aims and Objectives of the Lesson: Theme: The Roman Empire Revision Know: How to use Dingbats and flashcards for revision Understand: Various card games that can be played Evaluate: The effectiveness of these methods for revision Skills: Revision techniques, competition, and collaboration WILF – What Am I Looking For? Describe: How to use Dingbats and flashcards for revision Explain: Different revision techniques applicable with Dingbats Evaluate: The most effective strategies for your learning needs

This interactive revision game is perfect for starters or plenaries, adding a competitive edge to engage underachieving students, especially boys. Dingbats are interactive flashcards that focus on key words and facts, transforming solo study into a social experience that encourages teamwork and peer assessment. These flashcards are perfect for starter activities, serving as a fun game at the beginning of a lesson or a mini plenary to assess understanding or reinforce learning. Their versatility allows them to be included in revision booklets or printed on cards for easy storage in students’ pockets or envelopes. Additionally, students can use them independently for their own revision. Regular use, along with the revision strategies outlined in the PowerPoint, will enhance memory skills and help students make crucial connections for exam success. Additionally, the resource introduces students to different types of historical evidence and important terms like biased and reliable, and is provided in Microsoft Word for easy adaptation to your classes. Upon downloading this lesson, you’ll access a Word document featuring Dingbats for introducing key words in History, along with an 18-slide PowerPoint detailing how to utilize them effectively. Game 1 involves one player reading key words while the other guesses the topic, enhancing memory recall. Game 2 challenges players to describe the topic without using key words, making it more difficult. Other fun and competitive activities like Pictionary and Charades are also included. The lesson concludes with strategies for conducting a one-minute class talk and tips for creating your own Dingbats, supported by suggested homework tasks. Both documents are available as PDFs for easy printing and sharing. Theme: Introducing Key Words in History Know: How to use Dingbats and flashcards for revision Understand: Various card games that can be played Evaluate: The effectiveness of these methods for revision Skills: Revision techniques, competition, and collaboration WILF – What Am I Looking For? Describe: How to use Dingbats and flashcards for revision Explain: Different revision techniques applicable with Dingbats Evaluate: The most effective strategies for your learning needs If you like this lesson, then why not check out our other resources on similar topics in our TES shop. You can also follow ‘The History Academy’ on Instagram, X , YouTube and Facebook for the latest updates or even to get in touch and chat about how you have used this resource or to ask questions. We aim to produce cheap and affordable resources for the price of a good cup of coffee so that you can spend more time doing the things that you want. All our authors are paid the living wage so when you purchase our resources you are buying into our shared values of fair play and decency. Kind Regards Roy