First of two well presented and active lessons introducing the Romans (buy the bundle, it works out 2 for 1). Numeracy/Liteacy/Historical thinking settler (I use these as a standard settler - works a treat once they’re in a routine). Context slide (I like to have a tiny bit of teacher talk - just to set the scene and link today;s learning to what they’ve already done) Visual map activity - what do we already know? Think/Pair/Share Writing comprehension task Cartoon creation and story sort. Group discussions of the advantages of Rome’s position + class feedback. Paragraph writing task Literacy support mat including in resources. Map of Empire included in resources. Hope it helps!

King John – from his troublesome fighting with his brother (Lionheart) to his troublesome time as King ending in Magna Carta and the Baron’s War. This SOW focusses on John’s policies both foreign and domestic and the consequences they had for his people. Works well as a stand alone SOW but is also integrated into the free to play History game world at Wolsey Academy (check it out if you haven’t already!) Each lesson contains a quick start guide, literacy & numeracy starter, teacher narrative context pages (chance for you to do some storytelling !) plenaries, a range of active learning episodes and a focus on writing skills. Homework, EAL and stretch activity sheets. The 7 lessons, along with the main lesson activities, are as follows: Richard I, Crusades & John (Plantagenet map relay, round robin Crusader battle reports, reading comprehension tasks, consult the codex activity). John’s Early Life (John v Longchamp card sort/PEEKA paragraph practice and assessment/consult the codex activity) John & Taxes (‘Be the teacher’ activity/essay construction practice/consult the codex activity) John & War (Army recruiter role play presentations & Bouvines video) Magna Carta (Baron grievances card sort/prioritisation tasks/PEEKA writing development) The Baron’s War (Round the Room battle reporting/descriptive writing task/videos) End of Unit Assessment (Planning and prep for a Narrative Analysis, Edexcel style Q on John’s legacy). Hope it helps. Remember – works best when the students are playing the (free!) King John game and completing the codex at the same time (perfect ongoing homework task or ict room lesson). WolseyAcademy.com, a non-profit resource provider, directs all profits to various charities, including refugee support, youth sports, educational programs, and carbon capture, achieving a carbon-negative status. Explore our site for resources and free history role-playing games loved by students. Thank you for your dedication to teaching and for supporting our mission.

1066 and the aftermath of conquest - featuring a unique immersive interactive Learning World (free to play!). The Learning World feeds directly into the in class lesson activities and can be used as an ongoing homework project – students can complete the free codex booklet as they go to consolidate learning. It is a very comprehensive SOW that covers the Norman conquest and its impact on English society. Each and every lesson has been made with enough differentiation, activity variety, cross-curricular support and progress checks that they could be used comfortably ‘out of the box’ in an observation lesson. Care has also been taken to make sure the skills complement each other across the SOW and build up to progress in exam writing ability, source analysis and soft skill development. I’m quite proud of it – if I may say so! The first two lessons and the Learning World Codex are free to download (some of the slides are not editable in these free versions) but the remaining lessons are for sale and are fully editable. From my experience it created a huge ‘buzz’ about learning in the classroom and I even had kids in other classes asking to use it. So soon the whole department were using it and at KS3 parent’s evening it was all the parents talked about – many of them had also played through the Learning World. Note: The Learning World is a ‘beta’ version – I am currently looking for someone to upgrade the artwork to make a few things look more ‘Normany’. But I guarantee the pupils will love it. WolseyAcademy.com, a non-profit resource provider, directs all profits to various charities, including refugee support, youth sports, educational programs, and carbon capture, achieving a carbon-negative status. Explore our site for resources and free history role-playing games loved by students. Thank you for your dedication to teaching and for supporting our mission.

This is part of a series of 7 lessons (and 3 Guided Reading Activities) about the New Deal. It is aimed at A Level/IB students and focusses on the New Deal’s policies, their impact, the opposition to them and the historiography of them since. All the lessons contain all the resources within them required for the students to successfully research and answer the questions. Where external sources have been used for evidence, they have been cited. The other lessons in the series are as follows: What was it? > A deep dive look at the key alphabet agencies and their impact. Impact of the New Deal > A look at 4 cross sections of US society/economy and the impact the alphabet agencies had, for better or worse. The Second New Deal > An investigation into the reasons why a Second New Deal was required and how they laid the foundation for the modern welfare state. Opposition to the New Deal > A research exercise (with materials to research) of the key opposition figures to the New Deal and their philosophies. The impact of the Second World War > How the Second World War ‘saved’ FDR from the ‘Roosevelt Recession’ and how it changed the political landscape. Included in this lesson is the Guided Reading activity for the War’s impact (resource 8) The historiography of the New Deal > A look at two opposing interpretations (resources 9 and 10) and then an activity looking at six different historical interpretations of the New Deal followed by a class debate. An essay question focussing on the impact of the New Deal – was it mostly economic or political in nature? Students are guided through the process of preparing, structuring and then writing the essay. An extended reading activity on the Second World War’s impact on the New Deal An extended ready activity looking at criticism of the New Deal An extended reading activity looking at support for the New Deal, especially the WPA. We hope these resources help you teach this vital and interesting topic. Wolsey Academy, a non-profit resource provider, directs all profits to various charities, including refugee support, youth sports, educational programs, and carbon capture, achieving a carbon-negative status. Explore our site for resources and free history role-playing games loved by students. Thank you for your dedication to teaching and for supporting our mission. If you teach History, Business or ICT we have superb resources ready to go on our website – we also have 5 free to play History games that are ideal for engaging lower (and older) year groups in History. We hope it helps.

This is part of a series of 8 lessons (and 3 Guided Reading Activities) about the New Deal. It is aimed at A Level/IB students and focusses on the New Deal’s policies, their impact, the opposition to them and the historiography of them since. All the lessons contain all the resources within them required for the students to successfully research and answer the questions. Where external sources have been used for evidence, they have been cited. The other lessons in the series are as follows: What was it? > A deep dive look at the key alphabet agencies and their impact. Impact of the New Deal > A look at 4 cross sections of US society/economy and the impact the alphabet agencies had, for better or worse. The Second New Deal > An investigation into the reasons why a Second New Deal was required and how they laid the foundation for the modern welfare state. Opposition to the New Deal > A research exercise (with materials to research) of the key opposition figures to the New Deal and their philosophies. The impact of the Second World War > How the Second World War ‘saved’ FDR from the ‘Roosevelt Recession’ and how it changed the political landscape. Included in this lesson is the Guided Reading activity for the War’s impact (resource 8) The historiography of the New Deal > A look at two opposing interpretations (resources 9 and 10) and then an activity looking at six different historical interpretations of the New Deal followed by a class debate. An essay question focussing on the impact of the New Deal – was it mostly economic or political in nature? Students are guided through the process of preparing, structuring and then writing the essay. An extended reading activity on the Second World War’s impact on the New Deal An extended ready activity looking at criticism of the New Deal An extended reading activity looking at support for the New Deal, especially the WPA. We hope these resources help you teach this vital and interesting topic. Wolsey Academy, a non-profit resource provider, directs all profits to various charities, including refugee support, youth sports, educational programs, and carbon capture, achieving a carbon-negative status. Explore our site for resources and free history role-playing games loved by students. Thank you for your dedication to teaching and for supporting our mission. If you teach History, Business or ICT we have superb resources ready to go on our website – we also have 5 free to play History games that are ideal for engaging lower (and older) year groups in History. We hope it helps.

This is part of a series of 7 lessons (and 3 Guided Reading Activities) about the New Deal. It is aimed at A Level/IB students and focusses on the New Deal’s policies, their impact, the opposition to them and the historiography of them since. All the lessons contain all the resources within them required for the students to successfully research and answer the questions. Where external sources have been used for evidence, they have been cited. The other lessons in the series are as follows: What was it? > A deep dive look at the key alphabet agencies and their impact. Impact of the New Deal > A look at 4 cross sections of US society/economy and the impact the alphabet agencies had, for better or worse. The Second New Deal > An investigation into the reasons why a Second New Deal was required and how they laid the foundation for the modern welfare state. Opposition to the New Deal > A research exercise (with materials to research) of the key opposition figures to the New Deal and their philosophies. The impact of the Second World War > How the Second World War ‘saved’ FDR from the ‘Roosevelt Recession’ and how it changed the political landscape. Included in this lesson is the Guided Reading activity for the War’s impact (resource 8) The historiography of the New Deal > A look at two opposing interpretations (resources 9 and 10) and then an activity looking at six different historical interpretations of the New Deal followed by a class debate. An essay question focussing on the impact of the New Deal – was it mostly economic or political in nature? Students are guided through the process of preparing, structuring and then writing the essay. An extended reading activity on the Second World War’s impact on the New Deal An extended ready activity looking at criticism of the New Deal An extended reading activity looking at support for the New Deal, especially the WPA. We hope these resources help you teach this vital and interesting topic. Wolsey Academy, a non-profit resource provider, directs all profits to various charities, including refugee support, youth sports, educational programs, and carbon capture, achieving a carbon-negative status. Explore our site for resources and free history role-playing games loved by students. Thank you for your dedication to teaching and for supporting our mission. If you teach History, Business or ICT we have superb resources ready to go on our website – we also have 5 free to play History games that are ideal for engaging lower (and older) year groups in History. We hope it helps.

Eight excellent numeracy challenge posters - with a cross curricular history focus. Make great posters around the school or classroom – also make for good cross curricular lesson activities/challenges. Topics include: Cold War = Trigonometry Submarine Hunter Challenge Titanic = Multiplication Task Enigma = Code Breaking Wall Street Crash = Percentages 5.First World War = Addition Charles Lindberg = Time/Speed/Distance calculations. Battle of Trafalgar = Multiplication Industrial Revolution = Addition. Developed by Wolsey Academy: Our Learning Worlds make for engaging homework and class tasks. Pupils take on the role of a protagonist and relive key historical events. Told in a format pupils love they complete the tasks at home and come to class equipped with a completed taskbook – ready to delve deeper into the historical analysis. WolseyAcademy.com, a non-profit resource provider, directs all profits to various charities, including refugee support, youth sports, educational programs, and carbon capture, achieving a carbon-negative status. Explore our site for resources and free history role-playing games loved by students. Thank you for your dedication to teaching and for supporting our mission.

This is part of a series of 7 lessons (and 3 Guided Reading Activities) about the New Deal. It is aimed at A Level/IB students and focusses on the New Deal’s policies, their impact, the opposition to them and the historiography of them since. All the lessons contain all the resources within them required for the students to successfully research and answer the questions. Where external sources have been used for evidence, they have been cited. The other lessons in the series are as follows: What was it? > A deep dive look at the key alphabet agencies and their impact. Impact of the New Deal > A look at 4 cross sections of US society/economy and the impact the alphabet agencies had, for better or worse. The Second New Deal > An investigation into the reasons why a Second New Deal was required and how they laid the foundation for the modern welfare state. Opposition to the New Deal > A research exercise (with materials to research) of the key opposition figures to the New Deal and their philosophies. The impact of the Second World War > How the Second World War ‘saved’ FDR from the ‘Roosevelt Recession’ and how it changed the political landscape. Included in this lesson is the Guided Reading activity for the War’s impact (resource 8) The historiography of the New Deal > A look at two opposing interpretations (resources 9 and 10) and then an activity looking at six different historical interpretations of the New Deal followed by a class debate. An essay question focussing on the impact of the New Deal – was it mostly economic or political in nature? Students are guided through the process of preparing, structuring and then writing the essay. An extended reading activity on the Second World War’s impact on the New Deal An extended ready activity looking at criticism of the New Deal An extended reading activity looking at support for the New Deal, especially the WPA. We hope these resources help you teach this vital and interesting topic. Wolsey Academy, a non-profit resource provider, directs all profits to various charities, including refugee support, youth sports, educational programs, and carbon capture, achieving a carbon-negative status. Explore our site for resources and free history role-playing games loved by students. Thank you for your dedication to teaching and for supporting our mission. If you teach History, Business or ICT we have superb resources ready to go on our website – we also have 5 free to play History games that are ideal for engaging lower (and older) year groups in History. We hope it helps.

A straight forward lesson taking students through the factors that led to the Great Depression using a video and a table with six factor information cards. Students then analyse the relative importance of each factor before using a diamond 9 to determine their order of importance. An essay write up is supported with three modelled paragraphs (intro/factor/conclusion) and a structured writing page. Hope it helps. Wolsey Academy, a non-profit resource provider, directs all profits to various charities, including refugee support, youth sports, educational programs, and carbon capture, achieving a carbon-negative status. Explore our site for resources and free history role-playing games loved by students. Thank you for your dedication to teaching and for supporting our mission.

Taken from Wolsey Academy’s “Inspired By…” series of lessons. Overview: Why did Britain win the Battle of Britain? Looks at multiple factors surrounding Hitler’s failure to execute Operation Sea Lion – the invasion of Britain. Begins with a relay activity to gather information about the factors, a student led teach roulette activity, followed by a prioritization sort and then a written answer using PEEKA paragraphs. Blog: Many moons ago when studying at the University of Edinburgh I was lucky enough to meet Wallace Cunningham – a real Battle of Britain fighter ace. An incredible man who fought in 19 Squadron flying Spitfires. He was eventually shot down over France and spent three years in a prisoner of war camp (Stalag Luft III – the same camp made famous by the Great Escape). I asked him how he felt about modern day representations of the Battle and he began to talk about the 1969 Battle of Britain feature film starring a tonne of famous actors including a young Michael Caine. It was, and still is, one of my favourite movies but I was expecting him to be unimpressed with the depiction. Instead he said it was brilliant. In the whole thing he could spot only one mistake. Everything else was true to reality. I assume here he was referring to the aircraft and squadron markings rather than the dialogue etc. However, having received validation from no other than a real Spitfire pilot, I have come to love it even more. Aside from the incredible large scale dogfights the film successfully explains many of the factors behind Hitler’s failure (and Britain’s success). This is what this is lesson is largely based on (with some added factors not shown in the film). Three factors are made clear in the film. Firstly, the film is especially good at explaining Hitler’s mistake in switching from the bombing of the airfields to the bombing of the cities – a decision he made just as he had the RAF on its knees. While the poor citizens were enduring the Blitz the RAF were able to rebuild and operate effectively without much harassment to their logistics and airfields. Secondly, it memorably depicts the effectiveness of radar – with RAF chief famously saying they were “praying to God and trusting in radar”. Thirdly it does a fantastic job, now often sadly forgotten, of showing the role that Allied airmen played. The scene of the Polish pilots engaging the Luftwaffe while on a training flight is incredibly moving as it is funny – and it has become a viral hit amongst young Poles today.

Planned for an observation lesson. Includes lots of team activities and expert teacher tasks (they first learn the three factors in separate groups them form new groups with an expert in each factor - before writing an essay question). Also includes literacy support, PowerPoint activity timers, a lesson plan and differentiated help sheets. Hope it helps. WolseyAcademy.com, a non-profit resource provider, directs all profits to various charities, including refugee support, youth sports, educational programs, and carbon capture, achieving a carbon-negative status. Explore our site for resources and free history role-playing games loved by students. Thank you for your dedication to teaching and for supporting our mission.

Contains 11 slides packed with detail and illustrations showing changes to Britain between the years 1951 and 1979. It coverrs education, leisure, family life, living conditions, women’s rights, race relations, immigration and economic changes. Each page comes with revision questions (30 in all) and finishes with a hint sheet for answering exam questions. Hope it helps.

Part of the African Civilizations topic which we use to introduce key historical concepts to students – they have been developing their basic historical skills and using PEEKA for developing their writing. We build on those in this lesson and prepare ourselves for the Roman topic – which will use more source based enquiries. Lesson outline: Recap activity – building on last lesson and cementing learning of keywords. Video Recap (if nec) Think/Pair/Share of Int 1 and build on class discussion with the table. Same for Int 2 and encourage discussion and debate of the provenance (use keyword slide to reinforce the theme of the lesson) Comparison activity (resources on ppt) – completing the table as they go – working in distanced pairs – covid restrictions applying. Feedback and place interpretations on the reliability line Create presentations with ref. to 3 of the sources. Use PEEKA paragraph writing skills (As before) to write their final conclusions on the question using the sources. Wolsey Academy, a non-profit resource provider, directs all profits to various charities, including refugee support, youth sports, educational programs, and carbon capture, achieving a carbon-negative status. Explore our site for resources and free history role-playing games loved by students. Thank you for your dedication to teaching and for supporting our mission.

The Battle of Hastings 3 lessons that provide a comprehensive study of the battle. Lesson 1: Studies a range of primary sources and leads students through activities based on these. Lesson 2: A descriptive writing challenge using a number of stimuli to help them map the course of the battle and try their hand at being a war correspondence. Lesson 3: A study of the factors that led to Norman success. Students write a balanced historical argument looking at which factor(s) were the most important and why. Hope it helps, Wolsey Academy, a non-profit resource provider, directs all profits to various charities, including refugee support, youth sports, educational programs, and carbon capture, achieving a carbon-negative status. Explore our site for resources and free history role-playing games loved by students. Thank you for your dedication to teaching and for supporting our mission.

This lesson explores the causes of the Haitian Revolution (1791-1804), a successful slave revolt against French colonial rule. Students will learn about the harsh conditions for enslaved people, economic inequality, French Revolutionary influence, colonial oppression, and the leadership of Toussaint L’Ouverture. Activities include video analysis, guided reading, categorising evidence, and writing PEEKA paragraphs. The lesson concludes with a discussion on the revolution’s impact and the establishment of Haiti as the first independent black republic. Lesson Content and Activities: Introduction: Discuss the Haitian Revolution’s significance and its role in ending French colonial rule in Saint-Domingue. Introduce today’s keywords: Harsh Conditions, Economic Inequality, French Revolutionary Influence, Colonial Oppression, Toussaint L’Ouverture. Video Task: Watch a video on the Haitian Revolution. List as many causes of the event as you can hear. Share your list with a partner and discuss. Research Activity: Research the following topics: Harsh Conditions for Enslaved People, Economic Inequality, French Revolutionary Influence, Colonial Oppression, Racial Discrimination, Leadership of Toussaint L’Ouverture, Maroons and Resistance Movements. Use videos, information sheets, and the Internet for research. Categorise/Sort: Sort your evidence into categories: Political, Economic, Social, Racial Discrimination, Leadership of Toussaint L’Ouverture, Maroons and Resistance Movements. Fill in your research table accordingly. Guided Reading: Complete a guided reading activity on the causes of the Haitian Revolution. Subtitle each paragraph and note three key facts. Look up any unknown words. Explain the Causes of the Haitian Revolution: Write an essay explaining the causes of the Haitian Revolution using the PEEKA structure. Organise your essay into Economic Factors, Political Factors, and Social Factors. Writing Task: Write a PEEKA paragraph on one significant cause of the Haitian Revolution. Use the PEEKA planning sheet for guidance. Class Discussion: Share and discuss the PEEKA paragraphs. Reflect on the impact of the Haitian Revolution and its role in establishing Haiti as an independent black republic. Recap Quiz: What were the working conditions like for enslaved people on plantations in Saint-Domingue? Why was economic inequality a cause of the Haitian Revolution? How did the ideas of the French Revolution influence the people of Saint-Domingue? What was the Code Noir and how did it affect the people of Saint-Domingue? Who was Toussaint L’Ouverture and what role did he play in the Haitian Revolution? Resources: Video link on the Haitian Revolution Research topics and table Guided reading text PEEKA paragraph guidelines and planning sheet Recap quiz questions

This lesson explores the lives of indentured servants in Colonial America, focusing on their reasons for becoming indentured, the conditions they faced, and their hopes for freedom and land. Students will learn about the historical context and personal experiences through video analysis, primary source examination, and writing PEEKA paragraphs. The lesson concludes with a discussion on the broader implications of indentured servitude on American society and the transition to slavery. Lesson Content and Activities: Introduction: Discuss the historical context of indentured servitude in Colonial America and its significance. Introduce today’s keywords: Indentured Servitude, Contract, Freedom Dues, Master, Servitude. Video Task: Watch a video on indentured servitude. List five adjectives that best describe the conditions they worked in and had to endure. Primary Source Analysis: Examine sources such as contracts, diary entries, and government reports to understand the lives of indentured servants. Discuss the reliability of each source and whether they suggest conditions were poor or acceptable. Guided Reading Activity: Complete the guided reading activity. Subtitle each paragraph, write down three key facts, and look up any unknown words. The First Colonial Rebellion: Learn about Bacon’s Rebellion, its causes, and its impact on colonial policies. Discuss the role of indentured servants in the rebellion and how it influenced the shift towards slavery. Categorisation Task: In pairs, look through different sources about life as an indentured servant. Discuss which sources show poor conditions and which suggest there was no need to mutiny. Justify the reliability of each source. Writing Task: Write a PEEKA paragraph explaining whether becoming an indentured servant led to a better life. Use the PEEKA planning sheet for guidance. Class Discussion: Share and discuss the PEEKA paragraphs. Reflect on the broader implications of indentured servitude on American society and its transition to slavery. Recap Quiz: Why did many Europeans become indentured servants in Colonial America? What were the main benefits indentured servants hoped to receive after completing their contracts? What were the working conditions like for indentured servants? What role did indentured servants play in Bacon’s Rebellion? What were the long-term impacts of indentured servitude on American society? Resources: Video link on indentured servitude Primary source documents Guided reading text PEEKA paragraph guidelines and planning sheet Recap quiz questions

This lesson explores the life and legacy of Pocahontas, a Native American woman known for her role in promoting peace between her people and the English settlers in Jamestown, Virginia. Students will learn about her significant contributions, including saving Captain John Smith and marrying John Rolfe. Activities include video analysis, sorting timeline events, guided reading, and writing PEEKA paragraphs. The lesson concludes with a discussion on Pocahontas’s impact on Colonial America. Lesson Content and Activities: Introduction: Discuss Pocahontas’s background and her significance in American history. Introduce today’s keywords: Native American, Settlers, Peace. Video Task: Watch videos on Pocahontas. Answer questions about who she was, when she lived, what she is most famous for, why these events happened, and where they took place. Timeline Activity: Sort the timeline cards into the correct chronological order: Pocahontas is born to Chief Powhatan in what is now Virginia, USA. Pocahontas saves Captain John Smith from execution. Pocahontas is captured by English settlers and held for ransom. Pocahontas marries John Rolfe, an English tobacco planter. Pocahontas travels to England with her husband and son. Pocahontas dies in England at around 21 years old. Primary Source Analysis: Read through extended writing on Pocahontas. Answer the following questions: What role did Pocahontas play in promoting peace between the Native Americans and the English settlers? How did Pocahontas’s marriage to John Rolfe help strengthen relations between her people and the English? What impact did Pocahontas’s visit to England have on English society and the Jamestown settlement? Why is Pocahontas’s story still remembered and significant today? Ranking Activity: Discuss with a partner how to rank the significance of three key events: promoting peace, her marriage, and her visit to England. Justify the rankings based on their historical impact. Historian Analysis: Read and compare the viewpoints of two historians on Pocahontas’s legacy. Write a paragraph addressing how far the historians agree about her legacy using provided sentence starters. Writing Task: Write a PEEKA paragraph explaining Pocahontas’s most significant impact on Colonial America. Use the PEEKA planning sheet for guidance. Class Discussion: Share and discuss the PEEKA paragraphs. Reflect on Pocahontas’s legacy and her contributions to the early years of the Jamestown colony. Recap Quiz: When was Pocahontas born? What was Pocahontas’s real name? Who did Pocahontas save from execution? Who did Pocahontas marry? Where did Pocahontas die? Resources: Video links on Pocahontas Timeline cards Extended writing and questions Historian viewpoints PEEKA paragraph guidelines and planning sheet Recap quiz questions

This lesson examines the Lewis and Clark expedition of 1804-1806, which explored the newly acquired Louisiana Territory. Students will learn about the goals, significant discoveries, and challenges of the journey. Activities include video analysis, timeline sorting, guided reading, and writing PEEKA paragraphs. The lesson concludes with a discussion on the long-term impact of the expedition on American history and the ethical implications of their interactions with Native American tribes. Lesson Content and Activities: Introduction: Discuss the Lewis and Clark expedition and its significance in American history. Introduce today’s keywords: Northwest Passage, Louisiana Territory, Corps of Discovery, Sacagawea. Video Task: Watch a video on the Lewis and Clark expedition. Write a short summary of the places they visited and the important experiences and discoveries they made. Timeline Activity: Sort the timeline cards into the correct chronological order, covering key events from the start of the expedition in 1804 to their return in 1806. Primary Source Analysis: Read excerpts from the journals of Lewis and Clark. Complete the worksheet focusing on their interactions with Native American tribes and the geographical discoveries they made. Guided Reading Activity: Complete the guided reading activity by subtitling each paragraph, writing down three key facts, and looking up any unknown words. Postcards from the Voyage: Imagine you are part of the expedition. Create a postcard from one of the destinations visited, mentioning transportation, distances traveled, weather, unusual sights or dangers, and a description of the picture used. Writing Task: Write a PEEKA paragraph explaining one way in which the Lewis and Clark expedition was influential in shaping the future. Use the PEEKA planning sheet for guidance. Class Discussion: Share and discuss the PEEKA paragraphs. Reflect on the long-term impact of the expedition and the ethical implications of their interactions with Native American tribes. Recap Quiz: Participate in a recap quiz to reinforce key points from the lesson. Resources: Video link on the Lewis and Clark expedition Timeline cards Primary source documents (journal excerpts) Guided reading text Postcard creation materials PEEKA paragraph guidelines and planning sheet

Introduction: Discuss the Siege of Yorktown and its importance in the American Revolutionary War. Introduce today’s keywords: Siege, Surrender, Treaty of Paris. Video Task: Watch a video on the Siege of Yorktown. Write a short summary of the events of the battle based on the video. Timeline Activity: Sort the timeline cards into the correct chronological order, covering key events from September 28 to October 19, 1781, including the arrival of French soldiers, the naval blockade by Admiral de Grasse, and the surrender of General Cornwallis. Primary Source Analysis: Read primary sources about the Siege of Yorktown. Complete the guided reading activity by subtitling each paragraph, writing down three key facts, and looking up any unknown words. Causes and Consequences: Categorize the provided statements into causes and consequences of the Siege of Yorktown. Discuss how each event influenced the outcome of the battle. Relay Activity: Work in groups to relay information about the events of the battle using a diagram with icons. Ensure everyone has a complete and accurate set of maps in their books. Hamilton Musical Analysis: In pairs, read the script for the song “Yorktown” from the musical Hamilton. Highlight sections that make sense now and annotate them with explanations. Discuss why the British soldiers chose to sing “The World Turned Upside Down” as they marched out of Yorktown. Storyboard Activity: Create a storyboard for a video game featuring the Siege of Yorktown. Include images/ideas for each stage of the game, considering the environment, characters, and actions. Writing Task: Write two PEEKA paragraphs explaining two consequences of the Siege of Yorktown. Use the PEEKA planning sheet and sentence starters for guidance. Peer Assessment: Read through your partner’s paragraphs and highlight each PEEKA section in a different colour. Provide constructive feedback focusing on history skills/content. Class Discussion: Share and discuss the PEEKA paragraphs. Reflect on the significance of the Siege of Yorktown and its impact on the American Revolutionary War. Recap Quiz: Participate in a recap quiz to reinforce key points from the lesson. Resources: Video link on the Siege of Yorktown Timeline cards Primary source documents Hamilton script Storyboard templates PEEKA paragraph guidelines and planning sheet