Revision game that involves students competing with each other to see who can score the most points. Students take it in turns to roll a dice to reveal a question. Students shade in the question box if they answer correctly.

This lesson is designed for the new AQA specification Germany 1890-1945 WILFs: Understand key terms such as constitution and Republic Identify the strengths and weakness of the Weimar Constitution Describe the threats to the Weimar Republic Included within the lesson are easy to understand definitions of the key terms. A worksheet to accompany a discussion around the strengths and weaknesses of the Constitution, as well as a ‘who loved and hated the Weimar republic’, before finishing with an articulate game. Finishing the lesson with a 4 mark ‘Describe’ question: Describe two weaknesses of the Weimar constitution Allows students to acquire a thorough understanding of the Weimar Constitution.

A3 knowledge organisers containing chapters 2 and 3: Life in Elizabethan England and Religious Matters. These sheets can be used in a number of ways, for example glued into student books or kept on tables during lesson.

Designed for the AQA spec. These knowledge organisers cover the Causes, and Stalemate elements of the course. The knowledge organisers can be used in a number of ways. For example, gluing into student’s books or having present on tables during lessons.

Designed for the AQA spec (conflict and tension, 1896-1918). WILFs: Identify the most commonly used weapons on the Western Front Describe and Explain the different weapons on the Western Front Evaluate the deadliest weapon of World War One Lesson includes a number of activities, for example data collection of WW1 weapons, visual resource on machine guns, 4 mark ‘How do you know’ question. Suitable for a KS3 WW1 SOW.

Designed for the AQA 8145 Conflict and Tension course, this lesson examines the arguments behind whether Germany was to blame for starting World War One. Lesson includes a variety of activities, such as a 'just a minute recall game, quiz, analysing sources, and exam practice. WILFs: Recall the different causes of World War One Analyse a range of witnesses to decide who was to blame for World War One Explain who was responsible for the start of the First World War

Lesson designed for the new AQA spec (conflict and tension 1894-1918. WALT: What was Trench warfare? WILFs: Describe and label a trench Explain how Trench warfare developed Create your own trench system Lesson starts by outlining the structure of a trench and trench system, with details on how German trenches were better developed. Lesson finishes with an extended plenary where students design their own trench systems and compete with a partner to see who scores the most points.

Designed for the new AQA spec (Conflict and Tension 1894-1918). WALT: How were trenches attacked? WILFs: Define key words such as attrition and counter attack Describe how trenches were usually attacked Explain why it was so difficult to break the stalemate on the Western Front The lesson contains a range of activities including students completing a short cartoon strip on attacking a trench, answering comprehension questions, use of a film clip from ‘All Quiet on the Western Front’ and finishes with students assessing the usefulness of two sources on trench warfare, which can be expanded into a 12 mark question.

Quick revision activity focused on getting students to recall the key causes of World War One

Lesson designed for the new AQA specification for the Medicine through time unit. WALT: How did Hospitals change in the 1700s? WILFs: Recall knowledge about medieval hospitals Explain how hospitals developed in the 1700s and early 1800s Assess the level of change hospitals experienced Lesson includes a range of activities and ‘challenge tasks’, including a recall activity for medieval hospitals, comparison table with hospitals in the 1700s and an embedded video with comprehension questions.

Lesson that is designed for the 2016 AQA spec. Contains a variety of activities including flow charts and scaffolded worksheets. WILFs: Identify the key points from the Balkan Crisis Describe the causes, events and consequences of the Balkan crisis Explain the most important reason for the crisis and its consequences

Designed for the 2016 AQA Spec. The lesson focuses on the impact of the British blockade. WILFs: Describe the British Blockade of Germany Explain the impact the Blockade had on Germany Answer a 4 mark question on the British Blockade

Fully differentiated lesson with Bronze, Silver and learning journeys. Bronze - Describe five key moments from the Night of the Long Knives Silver - Explain how the Night of the Long Knives increased Hitler’s power and helped him to become a dictator Gold - Evaluate the importance and impact of ‘The Night of the Long Knives’ Included in the lesson are recall quizzes, video clips and an effective plenary.

Designed for the new specifications. Specifically for AQA but could be easily adapted. Differentiated embedded throughout the lesson with three learning journeys (Bronze, Silver, and Gold) Bronze - Describe the features of the ideal Nazi woman Silver - Explain the impact of Nazi policies on women’s lives Gold - Assess how successful the Nazi policies towards women and the family were

Designed for the 2016 AQA History spec but could be customised for other years etc. Lesson focuses on describing and explaining the advances in technology during the First World War. Lesson involves data collection task, video, and exam skill practice Lesson Title: What advances in weaponry had taken place by 1918? Learning outcomes: Describe how infantry, artillery, tanks and aeroplanes developed Explain the advances in land, sea and air Assess the consequences of these developments on World War One

Designed for the 2016 AQA spec. Second lesson for Renaissance medicine. Lesson involves a variety of activities, including comparisons with medieval anatomy, Vesalius fact file, and explaining Vesalius’ contribution to medicine. Exam question also included on the usefulness of a source (Fabric of the Human Body). WILFs: Identify anatomical knowledge before Vesalius Describe Vesalius’ work Explain the contribution Vesalius had on medical knowledge

WALT: What alternative treatments are available today? WILFs: Define antibiotic resistance Describe alternative treatments Explain the development of ‘positive health’ Designed for the 2016 AQA British Health and the People History course

Lesson designed for the 2016 AQA History spec. WALT: How did Public Health improve? WILFs: Describe the impact of Edwin Chadwick Explain how the ‘Great Stink’ led to improvements Evaluate the impact of Public Health Reforms Lesson includes information sheets, questions, source analysis opportunities and a video.

How was King Cholera defeated by John Snow? WILFs: Describe the causes of Cholera in the 1800’s. Explain the discovery of John Snow. Practice an exam style question

Revision lesson for the AQA 8145 Elizabethan England spec Revision focuses on Elizabeth’s background and character and contains a couple of tasks that my students found helpful. Finish with the question: Explain what was important about Elizabeth’s background and character (8 marks)