Assessment linked to the following series of lessons on the crusades: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/the-crusades-12319610 Questions are chosen based on Edexcel GCSE (9-1) criteria and assessment papers are drafted to resemble the Edexcel GCSE assessments. There are a numerous questions, ranging from multiple choice to 8-mark utility and narrative account qustions. The varying complexity allows students to attain a range of levels. Grade boundaries allowing for a Level 5- are included.

Detailed series of crib sheets linked to a collection of online videos documenting the First Crusade. These videos could be used in conjunction with the following series of lessons on the crusades: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/the-crusades-12319610 There are six videos in total (links to the videos are given on top of each crib sheet - this will take the user straight to the relevant video on YouTube): The Peoples Crusade Peter the Hermit A good crusade? Men of Iron Siege of Antioch On to Jerusalem Each video has a list of 7-9 questions in chronological order.

Lesson 9 of 10 in a series of lessons that examine the Crusades, from the rise of Islam to the Third Crusade. This lesson examines the Richard the Lionheart and the Third Crusade. Students will examine: the Third Crusade through a video and crib sheet information sheet on the Third Crusade individuals of the Third Crusade 4-mark interpretation question In addition, each video comes with a recommended YouTube video unique to this lesson. The video can be seen on the lesson landing page before purchasing. 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 8 of 10 in a series of lessons that examine the Crusades, from the rise of Islam to the Third Crusade. This lesson examines the Islamic reconquering of Jerusalem. Students will examine: the personality of Saladin analyse the events of Saladin’s reconquest 4-mark Describe two features question video on the Battle of Hattin In addition, each video comes with a recommended YouTube video unique to this lesson. The video can be seen on the lesson landing page before purchasing. 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 7 of 10 in a series of lessons that examine the Crusades, from the rise of Islam to the Third Crusade. This lesson examines the Golden Age Of Islam. Students will examine: jihad Islamic response 4-mark inference question 8-mark Explain two consequences question with writing frame In addition, each video comes with a recommended YouTube video unique to this lesson. The video can be seen on the lesson landing page before purchasing. 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 6 of 10 in a series of lessons that examine the Crusades, from the rise of Islam to the Third Crusade. This lesson examines the attempts of the crusaders to maintain control of the Holy Land. Students will examine: keywords a word-gap on crusader control for LABLE card-sort identifying reasons for crusader control 4-mark Describe two features question In addition, each video comes with a recommended YouTube video unique to this lesson. The video can be seen on the lesson landing page before purchasing. 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 10 in a series of lessons that examine the Crusades, from the rise of Islam to the Third Crusade. This lesson examines the events and consequences of the First Crusade. Students will examine: key figures, battles and armies of the First Crusade Information sheet on the First Crusade 8-mark narrative account question In addition, each video comes with a recommended YouTube video unique to this lesson. The video can be seen on the lesson landing page before purchasing. 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 4 of 10 in a series of lessons that examine the Crusades, from the rise of Islam to the Third Crusade. This lesson examines the causes of the First Crusade and reasons for people joining. Students will examine: Pope Urban’s speech at Clermont in 1095 4-mark inference question Causes of the First Crusade card-sort 4-mark Describe two features … question 8-mark utility question writing frame In addition, each video comes with a recommended YouTube video unique to this lesson. The video can be seen on the lesson landing page before purchasing. 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 3 of 10 in a series of lessons that examine the Crusades, from the rise of Islam to the Third Crusade. This lesson examines the emerging threats to the Byzantine Empire from the Seljuk Turks. Students will examine: keywords emergence of the Seljuk Turks threat of the Seljuk Turks to the Byzantine Empire In addition, each video comes with a recommended YouTube video unique to this lesson. The video can be seen on the lesson landing page before purchasing. 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 2 of 10 in a series of lessons that examine the Crusades, from the rise of Islam to the Third Crusade. This lesson examines the Byzantine Empire. Students will examine: origins of the Byzantine Empire development of the Byzantine Empire 4-mark inference question In addition, each video comes with a recommended YouTube video unique to this lesson. The video can be seen on the lesson landing page before purchasing. 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 10 in a series of lessons that examine the Crusades, from the rise of Islam to the Third Crusade. This lesson examines the Golden Age Of Islam. Students will examine: keywords maps of the spread of Islam factors accounting for the Golden Age 4-mark inference question In addition, each video comes with a recommended YouTube video unique to this lesson. The video can be seen on the lesson landing page before purchasing. 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 Norman Conquest and Medieval religion: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/the-norman-conquest-key-stage-3-12191317 https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/medieval-religion-12255651 Questions are over the content covered in two terms in order to encourage revision among students. However, the majority of questions will be from Medieval religion. 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) What is the main difference between Interpretations 1 and 2 … (4) What can you infer … (4) Write a narrative account analysing the key events … (8)

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.

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 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.

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 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 4 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 why Henry VIII decided to ‘break from Rome’. The main area of focus for this lesson is on building a 12-mark ‘Explain why …’ question. There is a card-sort to build student knowledge. There is an exam question, structure and model paragraph for students to analyse. There is a guide to answering this 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