End of term assessment that links to the Key Stage 3 series of lessons from The Knowledge House on The Norman Conquest: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/the-norman-conquest-key-stage-3-12191317 The lessons are carefully chosen to match the style, structure and assessment requirements of the 2016 Edexcel and AQA GCSE (9-1) specification. Quesions include: Describe two features… Explain one way in which ‘x’ is similar/different to ‘y’… What can you infer … What is the main difference between Interpretations 1 and 2.

This is a knowledge and skills-based lesson where students draw similarities and differences between two different time periods. Knowledge will focus on change and continuity from the Anglo-Saxons to the Normans, such as lifestyle, religion and the murdrum fine. There will then be an exam question (Question 3 on Paper 1 from the new Edexcel specification), with guidance on how to answer. This is part of a series of lessons that aims to encompass the new 9-1 GCSE skills into Key Stage 3. Lessons are colourful and engaging and match the content of the new Exploring History textbook from Pearson, although the textbook is not necessary for any of the tasks. If you have any questions or queries please email info@theknowledgehouse.co.uk.

Focuses on Williams attempts to consolidate his power over England through: Feudalism Domesday Book Students will gain a thorough understanding of the feudal system and reasons and impact of the Domesday Book. Tasks are differentiated for high and low ability students. This is part of a series of lessons that aims to encompass the new 9-1 GCSE skills into Key Stage 3. Lessons are colourful and engaging and match the content of the new Exploring History textbook from Pearson, although the textbook is not necessary for any of the tasks. If you have any questions or queries please email info@theknowledgehouse.co.uk.

The fourth of eleven lessons that links to the role of religion in the Middle Ages. This lesson examines the influence of the Church on crime and punishment. Students will examine: The role the Church played in administering trial by ordeal An information sheet with carefully chosen questions that looks at the role of the Church An examination of sanctuary and benefit of clergy. There is an examination question that builds on the skill required to answer Question 3 on Paper 1 - Examine one way in which something is similar/different from something else (4 marks). This is part of a series of lessons that aims to encompass the new 9-1 GCSE skills into Key Stage 3. Lessons are colourful and engaging and match the content of the new Exploring History textbook from Pearson, although the textbook is not necessary for any of the tasks. If you have any questions or queries please email info@theknowledgehouse.co.uk.

The fifth of eleven lessons that links to the role of religion in the Middle Ages. This lesson examines the effects religion had on medieval ideas. The three main ideas students will research are: Science Medicine Warfare. There is a worksheet that guides students on how to assess the utility of sources. These are key skills that prepare students in how to approach Question 2 (paper 1) and Question 3a (Paper 3). This is part of a series of lessons that aims to encompass the new 9-1 GCSE skills into Key Stage 3. Lessons are colourful and engaging and match the content of the new Exploring History textbook from Pearson, although the textbook is not necessary for any of the tasks. If you have any questions or queries please email info@theknowledgehouse.co.uk.

The sixth of eleven lessons that links to the role of religion in the Middle Ages. This lesson examines the background of Thomas Becket and his relationship with King Henry II. Students are introduced to new keywords that arise when studying the relationship between the Church and state. This is part of a series of lessons that aims to encompass the new 9-1 GCSE skills into Key Stage 3. Lessons are colourful and engaging and match the content of the new Exploring History textbook from Pearson, although the textbook is not necessary for any of the tasks. If you have any questions or queries please email info@theknowledgehouse.co.uk.

The eight of eleven lessons that links to the role of religion in the Middle Ages. This lesson examines the murder of Thomas Becket. Students will examine: historical keywords, such as cause, significance, interpretation the immediate causes and events of the murder of Thomas Becket an 8-mark utility question with guidance on how to approach this question suitable for Year 7 students. This is part of a series of lessons that aims to encompass the new 9-1 GCSE skills into Key Stage 3. Lessons are colourful and engaging and match the content of the new Exploring History textbook from Pearson, although the textbook is not necessary for any of the tasks. If you have any questions or queries please email info@theknowledgehouse.co.uk.

The seventh of eleven lessons that links to the role of religion in the Middle Ages. This lesson examines the tensions that existed between the Church and the state in the 12th century. Students will examine: the different powers that the Church and the state enjoyed in the 12th century the ways in which Thomas Becket and Henry II clashed over Church power. This is part of a series of lessons that aims to encompass the new 9-1 GCSE skills into Key Stage 3. Lessons are colourful and engaging and match the content of the new Exploring History textbook from Pearson, although the textbook is not necessary for any of the tasks. If you have any questions or queries please email info@theknowledgehouse.co.uk.

Lesson 12 of 12 that links to the English Reformation, beginning with Martin Luther and documenting the changes under the various Tudor monarchs. This lesson examines the reasons for the failure of the Spanish Armada. Students will look in detail at: keywords that arise 16th century galleons the events of the invasion of the Armada reasons for the failure of the Armada This is a long lesson, and could be taught over two classes, with the second lesson concentrating on analysing the significance of the various factors. This is part of a series of lessons that aims to encompass the new 9-1 GCSE skills into Key Stage 3. Lessons are colourful and engaging and match the content of the new Exploring History textbook from Pearson, although the textbook is not necessary for any of the tasks. If you have any questions or queries please email info@theknowledgehouse.co.uk.

Detailed lesson examining the events surrounding the Battle of Hastings. Students must examine the different stages in the battle and its preparation and determine which side has the advantage at each stage. Students then analyse the main factors for the Norman victory. This is part of a series of lessons that aims to encompass the new 9-1 GCSE skills into Key Stage 3. Lessons are colourful and engaging and match the content of the new Exploring History textbook from Pearson, although the textbook is not necessary for any of the tasks. If you have any questions or queries please email info@theknowledgehouse.co.uk.

This is a skills-based lesson where students analyse primary sources and historical interpretations. Students will consider why there are different interpretations for the same historical event. There will then be an exam question (3b on Paper 2 from the new Edexcel specification), with guidance on how to answer. This is part of a series of lessons that aims to encompass the new 9-1 GCSE skills into Key Stage 3. Lessons are colourful and engaging and match the content of the new Exploring History textbook from Pearson, although the textbook is not necessary for any of the tasks. If you have any questions or queries please email info@theknowledgehouse.co.uk.

The second of eleven lessons that links to the role of religion in the Middle Ages. This lesson examines the roles played by priests and religious orders. Included are worksheets on: A matching exercise for keywords for this lesson. A list of five of the seven sacraments and the role of medieval priest The role of six religious orders/monastic houses. This is part of a series of lessons that aims to encompass the new 9-1 GCSE skills into Key Stage 3. This lesson includes an ‘Explain one way in which something is similar/different than …’ type question, linking to Question 3 on Paper 1 (Crime and Punishment, Medicine, Warfare). Lessons are colourful and engaging and match the content of the new Exploring History textbook from Pearson, although the textbook is not necessary for any of the tasks. If you have any questions or queries please email info@theknowledgehouse.co.uk.

Lesson 10 of 12 that links to the English Reformation, beginning with Martin Luther and documenting the changes under the various Tudor monarchs. This lesson examines the reasons for the execution for Mary, Queen of Scots. Students will look in detail at: the threats Elizabeth faced from Catholics, Spain and Mary and the links between each the three main plots that Elizabeth faced the options Elizabeth had with regard to dealing with Mary There is an exam question linked to: Question 1 on Paper 1 - Describe two features Question 4a on Paper 2 - Describe two features This is part of a series of lessons that aims to encompass the new 9-1 GCSE skills into Key Stage 3. Lessons are colourful and engaging and match the content of the new Exploring History textbook from Pearson, although the textbook is not necessary for any of the tasks. If you have any questions or queries please email info@theknowledgehouse.co.uk.

Lesson 9 of 12 that links to the English Reformation, beginning with Martin Luther and documenting the changes under the various Tudor monarchs. This lesson examines the success, or otherwise, of the Elizabethan religious settlement. Students will look in detail at: the impact of the religious settlement Protestant and Catholic responses to the religious settlement historical interpretations linked to the religious settlement There is an examination question linked to: Question 3b on Paper 3 - What is the main difference between Interpretations 1 and 2 about … This is part of a series of lessons that aims to encompass the new 9-1 GCSE skills into Key Stage 3. Lessons are colourful and engaging and match the content of the new Exploring History textbook from Pearson, although the textbook is not necessary for any of the tasks. If you have any questions or queries please email info@theknowledgehouse.co.uk.

Lesson 1 of 12 that links to the English Civil War, beginning with the role of Parliament and the religious context and ending with the execution of King Charles I. This lesson examines the role of Parliament in the 17th century. Students will look in detail at: keywords that will arise when studying the English Civil War the role of parliament throughout British history This is part of a series of lessons that aims to encompass the new 9-1 GCSE skills into Key Stage 3. Lessons are colourful and engaging and match the content of the new Exploring History textbook from Pearson, although the textbook is not necessary for any of the tasks. If you have any questions or queries please email info@theknowledgehouse.co.uk.

Lesson 5 of 12 that links to the English Reformation, beginning with Martin Luther and documenting the changes under the various Tudor monarchs. This lesson examines the causes, events and consequences of the Dissolution of the Monasteries. Students will examine: the causes of the dissolution the main events, including the Valor Ecclesiasticus with an inference question linked to this the consequences of the dissolution There are three examination questions: inference describe two features write a narrative account analysing. There are guides to answering these question included. This is part of a series of lessons that aims to encompass the new 9-1 GCSE skills into Key Stage 3. Lessons are colourful and engaging and match the content of the new Exploring History textbook from Pearson, although the textbook is not necessary for any of the tasks. If you have any questions or queries please email info@theknowledgehouse.co.uk

Lesson 10 of 11 that links to the role of religion in the Middle Ages. This lesson examines the limits to the power of the Church. Students will examine: the case of Philip de Brois source analysis of the power of the Church This is part of a series of lessons that aims to encompass the new 9-1 GCSE skills into Key Stage 3. Lessons are colourful and engaging and match the content of the new Exploring History textbook from Pearson, although the textbook is not necessary for any of the tasks. If you have any questions or queries please email info@theknowledgehouse.co.uk.

Lesson 11 of 11 that links to the role of religion in the Middle Ages. This lesson examines sinners within the Church. Students will examine: keywords seven deadly sins the way the Church criticised groups such as knights and corrupt priests diviners, witches, alchemists and healers. This is part of a series of lessons that aims to encompass the new 9-1 GCSE skills into Key Stage 3. Lessons are colourful and engaging and match the content of the new Exploring History textbook from Pearson, although the textbook is not necessary for any of the tasks. If you have any questions or queries please email info@theknowledgehouse.co.uk.

End of term assessment that links to the Key Stage 3 series of lessons from The Knowledge House on The English Reformation and the Tudors: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/the-tudors-and-the-english-reformation-12253307 The lessons are carefully chosen to match the style, structure and assessment requirements of the 2016 Edexcel and AQA GCSE (9-1) specification. Quesions include: A series of short questions Describe two features… (4) Explain one way in which ‘x’ is similar/different to ‘y’… (4) What can you infer … (4) Explain why … (12) What is the main difference between Interpretations 1 and 2. (4)

Lesson 9 of 11 that links to the role of religion in the Middle Ages. This lesson examines the aftermath of the murder of Thomas Becket. Students will examine the consequences for: the king; the knights; Becket; the three excommunicated bishops. There are several slides on how to answer questions for the end of term-assessment on this topic. There is also an 8-mark utility question worksheet for students to practice. This is part of a series of lessons that aims to encompass the new 9-1 GCSE skills into Key Stage 3. Lessons are colourful and engaging and match the content of the new Exploring History textbook from Pearson, although the textbook is not necessary for any of the tasks. If you have any questions or queries please email info@theknowledgehouse.co.uk.