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The History Academy's goal is to share best practice at an affordable price so that you can focus on your own priorities. Our resources have been written to a high standard and fine tuned in the classroom. During my 35 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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The History Academy's goal is to share best practice at an affordable price so that you can focus on your own priorities. Our resources have been written to a high standard and fine tuned in the classroom. During my 35 years in challenging schools, I have published resources for Heinemann, Pearsons, Hodder, Folens, BBC and Boardworks. If you would like to receive updates, create your own customised bundle or join our team, then contact us via our Facebook or Linkedin pages.
Card Sort: Should Britain introduce a National Identity Card?
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Card Sort: Should Britain introduce a National Identity Card?

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This fun and interactive lesson looks at the controversy surrounding the debate on whether Britain should introduce a national identity card or voter ID cards. The main activity focuses around card sort of the key issues, which is followed up with a class continuum voting activity using post it notes. This can then be further consolidated or extended with a student speech writing task arguing either one side or the other. I have included a template, a literacy mat and a peer assessment task to help facilitate this. When you purchase this resource you will be able to download a 14 slide PowerPoint Presentation which includes aims, objectives, starters, plenaries, tasks, activities, information slides on the debate surrounding the introduction of a national identity card. You will also be able to download a one page Word Document which includes instructions, activities, questions, two heading cards labeled ‘Arguments For’ and ‘Arguments Against’, as well as eighteen information cards which can be cut out and sorted or annotated with a key. I have also uploaded both documents as PDFs, just in you don’t have Microsoft Office. For further information, please see the preview. The aims and objectives for this lesson are: Theme: British Values Know: What are the arguments for and against having a national identity card? Understand: Why are national identity cards historically unpopular in Britain? Evaluate: Should Britain introduce a national identity card scheme? Skills: Compare & Contrast, Cause, Consequence & Collaboration WILF – What Am I Looking For? Can You Describe: the arguments for and against having a national identity card? Can You Explain: Why are national identity cards unpopular historically in Britain? Can You Evaluate: Should Britain introduce a national identity card scheme? 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 matter. 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
How far was the British Monarch responsible for the Slave Trade?
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How far was the British Monarch responsible for the Slave Trade?

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This lesson has been designed around the topical issue on how far was the British Monarchy responsible for the Slave Trade? It can be used with all abilities as part of a history lesson or as tutor time activity. The main task involves assessing the historical evidence through a card sort exercise. This can be cut out and stuck into their books or completed by students creating a colour code or key. The lesson finishes off with a ‘Post-it’ note continuum line class voting exercise but could easily be extended with an essay, letter or speech writing exercise. When you purchase this resource you will be able to download a 12 slide PowerPoint Presentation which includes aims, objectives, starters, plenaries, tasks, activities, video links, information slides as well as historical sources on Britain’s involvement in the Slave Trade. You will also be able to download a one page Word Document which includes instructions, activities, questions, two heading cards labeled ‘The British monarchy is responsible’ and ‘The British Monarchy is not responsible’, as well as fourteen information cards which can be cut out and sorted or annotated with a key. We have also uploaded both documents as PDFs. For further information, please see the preview. The aims and objectives for this lesson are: Theme: The Slave Trade & the British Monarch Know: What was the Transatlantic Slave Trade? Understand: How did Britain get involved in the Slave Trade? Evaluate: How far was the British Monarchy responsible for the Slave Trade? Skills: Source Analysis, Cause, Consequence & Collaboration WILF – What Am I Looking For? Can You Describe: What was the Transatlantic Slave Trade? Can You Explain: How did Britain get involved in the Slave Trade? Can You Evaluate: How far was the British Monarchy responsible ? 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
Card Sort: How far was the British Monarchy responsible for the Slave Trade?
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Card Sort: How far was the British Monarchy responsible for the Slave Trade?

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This fun and interactive lesson has been designed around the topical issue on how far was the British Monarchy responsible for the Slave Trade? It can be used with all abilities as part of a history lesson or as tutor time activity. At its core, the lesson involves evaluating the historical evidence through a card sort exercise. This can be cut out and stuck into their books or completed by students creating a colour code or key. The lesson finishes off with a ‘Post-it’ note continuum line class voting exercise but could easily be extended with an essay, letter or speech writing exercise. When you purchase this resource you will be able to download a 12 slide PowerPoint Presentation which includes aims, objectives, starters, plenaries, tasks, activities, video links, information slides as well as historical sources on Britain’s involvement in the Slave Trade. You will also be able to download a one page Word Document which includes instructions, activities, questions, two heading cards labeled ‘The British monarchy is responsible’ and ‘The British Monarchy is not responsible’, as well as fourteen information cards which can be cut out and sorted or annotated with a key. We have also uploaded both documents as PDFs. For further information, please see the preview. The aims and objectives for this lesson are: Theme: The Slave Trade & the British Monarch Know: What was the Transatlantic Slave Trade? Understand: How did Britain get involved in the Slave Trade? Evaluate: How far was the British Monarchy responsible for the Slave Trade? Skills: Source Analysis, Cause, Consequence & Collaboration WILF – What Am I Looking For? Can You Describe: What was the Transatlantic Slave Trade? Can You Explain: How did Britain get involved in the Slave Trade? Can You Evaluate: How far was the British Monarchy responsible ? 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
Medieval African History
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Medieval African History

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This resource bundles together our growing resources on Medieval African History. This exciting topic is often overlooked due to the pressures of the curriculum time or because colleagues are simple not aware of the rich tapestry of African history. The first lesson on why study Medieval African History is a free lesson which sets the scene and the nature of the historical debate. The following lesson gives an overview of the history of the African Empires and Kingdoms during the medieval and early modern periods. The second lesson comes in two formats, the first is an all singing and dancing market place activity which is designed to get students out of their places and collaborating and sharing. The second version is less active and follows the traditional PowerPoint and Worksheet working in tandem. The third lesson looks at why Mali became a powerful Medieval African Empire. It comes in two forms, again market place activity and a more traditional PowerPoint with worksheet. Both lessons include a wide range of activities to suit learners from across the spectrum of ability including an essay, heads and tails, word search, missing word activity, knowledge recall questions and a quiz. The overall aims and objectives of these lessons are: Theme: Medieval African History Know: How rich and powerful were African empires and kingdoms? Understand: How have historians interpreted African Medieval History in the past? Evaluate: How advanced were Medieval African Kingdoms? Skills: Source Analysis, Cause, Consequence & Collaboration WILF – What Am I Looking For? Can You Describe: How rich and powerful were African empires and kingdoms? Can You Explain: How historians have misinterpreted African Medieval History? Can You Evaluate: How advanced were Medieval African Kingdoms? If you like these resources 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
Medieval African Empires & Kingdoms - Worksheet Version
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Medieval African Empires & Kingdoms - Worksheet Version

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This lesson on Medieval African Kingdoms has been commissioned by the History Academy to look at an important era of history that is often overlooked due to the demands of the curriculum. There are two versions of this lesson. This fun and interactive lesson is less active that the market place activity and is designed for both the PowerPoint and Worksheet to be used in tandem. It is suitable for students of all abilities. When you purchase this resource you will be able to download four files, a two PDFs editable worksheet and PowerPoint. The PowerPoint contains 41 slides which includes information slides, historical sources, starters, plenaries, tasks, activities, writing frames, templates, as well as links to relevant video clips on six Medieval African Empires and Kingdoms. Depending upon the ability of your class, we have also included a drag and drop, missing word activities as well as two optional extended writing tasks looking at two controversial interpretations of African history. The plenary tasks include a knowledge quiz and continuum line activity on how civilised or advanced were Medieval African Kingdoms. The worksheet mirrors the information, tasks and activities in the PowerPoint. Both the worksheet and PP are also supplied in PDF format. We have focused on the following African Empires and Kingdoms of Aksum, Benin, Mali, Ghania, Songhai and Great Zimbabwe. If you would like to find out more about these lesson then please visit our facebook page or view the detailed preview. We have also uploaded a PDF version for those who do not have access to Microsoft Office. Theme: Medieval African History Know: How rich and powerful were African empires and kingdoms? Understand: How have historians interpreted African Medieval History in the past? Evaluate: How advanced were Medieval African Kingdoms? Skills: Source Analysis, Cause, Consequence & Collaboration WILF – What Am I Looking For? Can You Describe: How rich and powerful were African empires and kingdoms? Can You Explain: How historians have misinterpreted African Medieval History? Can You Evaluate: How advanced were Medieval African Kingdoms? If you like these resources 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
Market Place Activity: Medieval African Empires & Kingdoms
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Market Place Activity: Medieval African Empires & Kingdoms

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This market place activity has been commissioned by the History Academy to look at African Medieval Empires and Kingdoms and follows on from our free resource on why study Medieval African history. This fun and interactive lesson is designed to get students of all abilities up and out of their chairs, collaborating and working together to investigate this exciting and largely ignored topic. When you purchase this resource you will be able to download two files, a PDF and an editable PowerPoint. The PowerPoint contains 41 slides which includes information slides, historical sources, starters, plenaries, tasks, activities, writing frames, templates, as well as links to relevant video clips on six Medieval African Empires and Kingdoms. Depending upon the ability of your class, we have also included drag and drop, missing word activities as well as two optional extended writing tasks looking at two controversial interpretations of African history. The plenary tasks include a knowledge quiz and continuum line activity on how civilised or advanced were Medieval African KIngdoms. We have focused on the following African Empires and Kingdoms of Aksum, Benin, Mali, Ghania, Songhai and Great Zimbabwe. If you would like to find out more about these lesson then please visit our facebook page or view the detailed preview. We have also uploaded a PDF version for those who do not have access to Microsoft Office. Theme: Medieval African History Know: How rich and powerful were African empires and kingdoms? Understand: How have historians interpreted African Medieval History in the past? Evaluate: How advanced were Medieval African Kingdoms? Skills: Source Analysis, Cause, Consequence & Collaboration WILF – What Am I Looking For? Can You Describe: How rich and powerful were African empires and kingdoms? Can You Explain: How historians have misinterpreted African Medieval History? Can You Evaluate: How advanced were Medieval African Kingdoms? If you like these resources 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
Why study Medieval African History?
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Why study Medieval African History?

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This lesson has been designed as an introduction for a KS3 class studying Medieval African History. The primary focus of the lesson is on how historians interpret history and have mislabelled early medieval history as a dark age. It also investigates why past historians have chosen to ignore or interpret Medieval African history to justify the Transatlantic Slave Trade or European Colonisation. When you download this free lesson, you will be able to download a 17 slide PowerPoint Presentation which includes information slides, historical sources, starters, plenaries, tasks, activities and templates. Depending upon the ability of your class, I have also included a missing word activity that can be used instead of the questions on on the historical interpretations. I have also upoaded a PDF version for people who may not have PowerPoint. For more information, please see the preview. Theme: Medieval African History Know: Why historians labelled the early medieval period as a dark age? Understand: Why each generation of historians reinterpret history? Evaluate: Why have some historians ignored African Medieval History in the past? Skills: Source Analysis, Cause, Consequence & Collaboration WILF – What Am I Looking For? Can You Describe: Why historians labelled the early medieval period as a dark age? Can You Explain: Why each generation of historian reinterpret history? Can You Evaluate: Why have some historians ignored African Medieval History? This lesson is part of a series that have been written for the History Academy on Medieval African History. If you like this resource then why not check out our TES shop, where you can find similar resources that have been bundled to provide you with further savings. You can also follow ‘The History Academy on Facebook and 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
Roman Society
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Roman Society

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These fun and interactive lessons are designed to get your students out of their seats and working together to investigate different aspects of Roman society. Topics include Roman entertainment, leisure, public health, religious beliefs, Roman Britain and religious beliefs. Each lesson contains aims, objectives, differentiated outcomes, graphic organisers, information slides, tasks, activities, templates, writing frames, drag and drop tasks, knowledge quizzes, starters and plenaries. Please click on each lesson for a detailed preview. If you like these resources 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
Market Place Activity: Roman Religious Beliefs
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Market Place Activity: Roman Religious Beliefs

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This market place activity has been designed to help students investigate how Roman religious beliefs changed over a thousand year period by getting them out of their chairs, moving around and working together. The idea is to print off the information slides and post them around your classroom for your students to gather and share or print enough of them off for group work. This is followed up by a selection of activities including completing a pro and con activity and extended answer on how tolerant were Roman religious beliefs. When you purchase this lesson, you will be able to download a 30 slide PowerPoint Presentation which includes information slides, historical sources, starters, plenaries, tasks, activities, writing frames, templates, as well as links to relevant video clips. Depending upon the ability of your class, I have also included drag and drop, heads and tails and missing word activities that can be used instead of the extended writing activity. I have also uploaded a PDF version for people who may not have PowerPoint. For more information, please see the preview. The topics covered are household spirits, Roman gods and goddesses, Emperor worship, priests and priestesses, mystery religions, Mithras, and Christianity. Theme: The Roman Society Know: Which gods and goddesses did the Romans worship? Understand: Why did Roman religious beliefs change over time? Analyse: How tolerant were Roman religious beliefs? Skills: Source Analysis, Cause, Consequence, Change, Continuity & Collaboration WILF – What Am I Looking For? Can You Describe: Which gods and goddesses did the Romans worship? Can You Explain: Why did Roman religious beliefs change over time? Can You Evaluate: How tolerant were Roman religious beliefs? If you like these resources 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
Market Place Activity: Roman Society - Who was a typical Roman?
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Market Place Activity: Roman Society - Who was a typical Roman?

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This fun and active learning lesson has been designed to help students investigate who was a typical Roman through a market place activity on Roman Society. This is followed up by a selection of optional activities including writing an essay on who was a typical Roman, a knowledge quiz or a heads and tails activity, depending upon the ability of your class. This lesson is designed to get your students out of their chairs, moving around and working together. The idea is to print off the information slides and post them around your classroom for your students to gather and share or print enough of them for group work. When you purchase this lesson, you will be able to download a 27 slide PowerPoint Presentation which includes information slides, historical sources, starters, plenaries, tasks, activities, templates, writing frames, model answers as well as links to relevant video clips. For stretch and challenge, I have also included an extension slide on a day in the life of a slave. This slide could be given as to a SEND student to work through with their TA. I have also uploaded a PDF version for people who may not have PowerPoint. I’ve also included two possible homework tasks, including designing a Roman Values Poster to contrast with the British Values provided at the start of the lesson. For more information, please see the preview. The topics covered are Emperors, Senators, Freemen, Freedmen and Freedwomen and finally Roman Slaves. The aims and objectives are: Theme: The Roman Empire Know: What was the structure of Roman Society? Understand: How was power and wealth shared out in Roman Society? Analyse: Who was a typical Roman? Skills: Source Analysis, Cause, Consequence & Collaboration WILF – What Am I Looking For? Can You Describe: What was the structure of Roman Society? Can You Explain: How was power and wealth shared out in Roman Society? Can You Evaluate: Who was a typical Roman? If you like these resources 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
Market Place Activity: Roman Public Health
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Market Place Activity: Roman Public Health

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This fun and interactive lesson has been designed to help students investigate public health in the Roman Empire through a market place activity. This is followed up a selection of optional activities including writing a report on public health, a knowledge quiz or a heads and tails activity, depending upon the ability of your class. This lesson is designed to get your students out of their chairs, moving around and working together. The idea is to print off the information slides and post them around your classroom for your students to gather and share or print enough of them off for group work. When you purchase this lesson, you will be able to download a 24 slide PowerPoint Presentation which includes information slides, historical sources, starters, plenaries, tasks, activities, templates as well as links to relevant video clips. For stretch and challenge, I have also included an extension slide on Roman Baths. I have also uploaded a PDF version for people who may not have PowerPoint. For more information, please see the preview. The topics covered are aqueducts, fountains, cisterns, lead pipes, sewers, cemeteries, public toilets and baths. The aims and objectives are: Theme: The Roman Empire Know: What is public health? Understand: Why Roman leaders invested in public health? Analyse: How successful were the Romans at improving public health? Skills: Source Analysis, Cause, Consequence & Collaboration WILF – What Am I Looking For? Can You Describe: What is public health? Can You Explain: Why Roman leaders invested in public health? Can You Evaluate: How successful were the Romans at improving public health? If you like these resources 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
Market Place Activity - Roman Entertainment and Leisure
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Market Place Activity - Roman Entertainment and Leisure

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This fun and interactive market place activity has been designed around helping students investigate Roman entertainment and leisure. You can either pin the information to the classroom walls or give each group an information pack containing the relevant slides so that they can collaborate and share what they have learnt. This task is designed to get them out of their chairs, moving around and working together. I have also provided a table which can be printed back to back to help them summarise what they have learnt from the . Once the gather and share activity is completed, the consolidation task is to design and evaluate a Roman theme park. , I have included support slides and templates to help facilitate this task. The areas covered are the gladiator fights in the Colosseum, chariot racing at the Circus Maximus, bath houses, theatre, eating out and Roman board games. When you purchase this lesson, you will be able to download a 22 slide PowerPoint Presentation which includes information slides, historical sources, starters, plenaries, tasks, activities, templates as well as links to relevant video clips. For stretch​ and challenge, I have also included several extension slides with information that could be pinned below or printed on the reverse slide of the topic. For more information, please see the preview: Theme: The Roman Empire Know: How did the Romans spend their leisure time? Understand: Why Roman leaders invested in providing entertainment? Analyse: What you have learnt to create a Roman theme park? Skills: Source Analysis, Cause, Consequence & Collaboration WILF – What Am I Looking For? Can You Describe: How the Romans spent their leisure time? Can You Explain: Why Roman leaders invested in providing entertainment? Can You Apply: Your learning to create a Roman theme park If you like these resources 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
Moral dilemmas in Science SMSC
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Moral dilemmas in Science SMSC

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These fun and interactive card sorts have been designed to explore medical ethic issues linked to the science curriculum. They can be purchased on their own or as part of a discounted bundle. These card sorts are great for the full range of ability and are designed to help promote debate and discussion of these difficult topics. You can cut them out and put them into an envelope 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 Microsoft Word and can be easily customized to suit your students . For more information, please click on each resource. Tes paid licence
Queen Boudica
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Queen Boudica

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This bundle contains a series of interactive lessons that look at Queen Boudica’s rebellion. Depending upon the ability of your class you can opt for a simple chronology lesson using the card sort lesson or you can go for a full on middle to stop set lesson on why did her rebellion failed? If you have a top set class or want to extend your students by looking at historical interpretations, then you can go for the source analysis lesson on the causes of the rebellion which does a full NOP lesson on the different interpretations of Tacitus and Dio Cassius. Whatever lesson you opt for, they have all been made to a high standard and have been field tested and finely tuned over many years in the classroom by our team of committed history teachers. If you like these resources 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
Source Analysis: What type of leader was Julius Caesar?
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Source Analysis: What type of leader was Julius Caesar?

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These lesson resources have been finely tuned and field tested in the classroom over many years. It is a fun and interactive source investigation into the personality and character of Julius Caesar. The main task is to summarise what can be learnt from the sources and then to transfer that information onto a labelled diagram of Julius Caesar. This is then followed up by a supported question on which source is the most valuable to find out about the personality of Julius Cesar. This lesson is aimed at Year 7, but all the tasks and activities are fully supported and differentiated. When you purchase this resource you will be able to download a 20 slide PowerPoint presentation that includes aims, objectives, differentiated outcomes, information slides, historical sources, writing templates for both the teacher and students to model their answers, links to video clips, starters, plenaries and activities. You will also be able to download a two page worksheet saved in both Word and as a PDF. as well as a template of Julius Caesar which can be labelled and annotated as part of task 2. For further details, please see the preview. The aims and objectives of this lesson are: Theme: The Roman Empire Know: Who was Julius Caesar? Understand: How did his personality affect his role as Caesar of Rome? Evaluate: Historical sources to create an accurate image of Julius Caesar? Skills: Source Analysis, Collaboration WILF – What Am I Looking For? Can You Describe: Who Julius Caesar was and aspects of his personality? Can You Explain: How his personality affected his role as Caesar of Rome? Can You Evaluate: Historical sources to create an accurate image of Julius Caesar? 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
Worksheet: Character and Personality of Julius Caesar
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Worksheet: Character and Personality of Julius Caesar

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This is outstanding resource have been field tested and finely tuned in the classroom over many years. It is a source investigation into the personality and character of Julius Caesar. The main task is to summarise what can be learnt from the sources and then to transfer that information onto a labelled diagram of Julius Caesar. This is then followed up by a supported question on which source is the most valuable to find out about the personality of Julius Cesar. If you are looking for a full lesson with a PowerPoint on this lesson, then check out my lesson on 'What sort of leader was Julius Caesar? When you purchase this resource you will be able to download a two page worksheet saved in Word and as a PDF. You will also be able to download a template of Julius Caesar which can be labelled and annotated as part of task 2. There are three copies per page so you’ll need 10 for a class of 30. The aims and objectives of this lesson are: Theme: The Roman Empire Know: Who was Julius Caesar? Understand: How did his personality affect his role as Caesar of Rome? Evaluate: Historical sources to create an accurate image of Julius Caesar? Skills: Source Analysis, Collaboration WILF – What Am I Looking For? Can You Describe: Who Julius Caesar was and aspects of his personality? Can You Explain: How his personality affected his role as Caesar of Rome? Can You Evaluate: Historical sources to create an accurate image of Julius Caesar? 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
What were the causes of Queen Boudica's rebellion?
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What were the causes of Queen Boudica's rebellion?

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This lesson looks at the contrasting interpretations of Tacitus and Dio Cassius of the causes of Queen Boudica’s rebellion in Ad 60-61. Its aimed at Year 7 and is a fun and interactive lesson, designed to teach NOP source analysis skills as well as to understand how history is written. All the tasks and activities are supported to help weaker students. The narrative of what happened is covered in a 5 minute BBC video which is hyperlinked to YouTube, whilst the main task involves completing two profile sheets of Tacitus and Dio. This is followed up by an extended writing activty which is supported with writing frames and sentence starters. When you purchase this resource you will be able to download a PowerPoint presentation with twenty two slides which include starters, plenaries, information slides, historical sources, tasks, activities, video links, writing frames and a homework task. For more information, please see the preview: The aims and objectives of this lesson are: Theme: Roman Britain Know: Who was Boudica and what did she look like? Understand: What happened during Boudica’s Rebellion? Evaluate: How far can we trust historical sources on Boudica’s Rebellion? Skills: Source Analysis & Collaboration WILF – What Am I Looking For? Can You Describe: Who was Boudica and what did she look like? Can You Explain: What happened during Boudica’s Rebellion? Can You Evaluate: How far can we trust historical sources on Boudica’s Rebellion? 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
Why did Queen Boudica's Rebellion fail?
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Why did Queen Boudica's Rebellion fail?

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This fun and interactive lesson looks at why Queen Boudica’s Rebellion failed in AD 61. It is aimed at KS3 students, but includes differentiated tasks which could also be used with Year 6 at KS2. Ideally, students will have studied the Roman Army and invasion of Britain before tackling this topic, although it will also work as a stand alone lesson. When you purchase this lesson you will be able to download a three page worksheet and accompanying PowerPoint. The worksheet has been saved in both Word and PDF and contains information, historical sources, task and activities. The accompanying Powerpoint mirrors the information and sources in the worksheet, but also includes aims, objectives, additional sources, video links, starters and plenaries. The aims and objectives of this lesson are: Theme: Roman Britain Know: Who was Queen Boudica? Understand: Why did the Iceni tribe revolt against Roman rule? Evaluate: Why did Queen Boudica’s Rebellion in AD 60 fail? Skills: Source Analysis, Cause, Consequence & Collaboration WILF – What Am I Looking For? Can You Describe: Who Queen Boudica was? Can You Explain: Why the Iceni tribe revolted against Roman rule? Can You Evaluate: Why did Queen Boudica’s Rebellion fail? 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
Worksheet - Queen Boudica's Rebellion
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Worksheet - Queen Boudica's Rebellion

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This KS3 resource looks at Queen Boudica’s Rebellion in AD 60 - 61. It covers the causes, events and consequences of what during her attempt to overthrow the Roman conquest of Britain. It is aimed at middle to upper ability students, but also contains differentiated tasks which are also suitable for SEND and KS2 students. When you purchase this resource, you will be able to download a three page worksheet that has been saved in both Word and PDF. It contains information, historical sources, images, tasks and activities covering Queen Boudica’s Rebellion. The tasks include a missing word activity on what happened, a Venn diagram activity comparing Roman and Celtic soldiers and a source analysis of Tacitus, a Roman Historians account of why the rebellion took place. Ideally, students should have already studied the Roman Army and the Roman invasion of Britain. The aims and objectives of this lesson are: Theme: Roman Britain Know: Who was Queen Boudica? Understand: Why did the Iceni tribe revolt against Roman rule? Evaluate: Why did Queen Boudica’s Rebellion in AD 60 fail? Skills: Source Analysis, Cause, Consequence & Collaboration WILF – What Am I Looking For? Can You Describe: Who Queen Boudica was? Can You Explain: Why the Iceni tribe revolted against Roman rule? Can You Evaluate: Why did Queen Boudica’s Rebellion fail? 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
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