Industrial Revolution: From a Scheme of Work on the Industrial Revolution. Target is KS3 but all assessments throughout are GCSE and use Edexcel criteria. Each lesson contains a lesson plan, quick start guide, printable resources, mini plenaries, challenge questions, mark schemes, writing frames, lots of differentiation, a nice mix of activity types and a lesson specific EAL activity sheet. There are 14 lessons in total, but each lesson has enough material to last 2 or 3 lessons for even high ability classes. Most lessons include some high-level source analysis. The lessons also include a link to a site hosting a self-marking End of Unit quiz and a revision guide which make for nice homework activities. The SOW has been used for several years (with continual updates and improvements) at a very successful History department in an outstanding school. If used at KS3 it also acts as a grounding for any History of Medicine modules they might encounter at KS4 (hence the focus on public health and inventions). The SOW covers the following topics: Introduction to the Industrial Revolution (free) Population Boom (free) Factories Coal Mining Transport Robert Stephenson Industrial Revolution inventors Child Labour Public Health Problems Public Health Solutions & Government Intervention Source Question on the Big Stink Luddites British Empire Source Question on Empire Revision Guide & EAL activities. 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. Hope it helps.

A lesson introducing the EIC, the role of Robert Clive and their long term impact on India. It includes. Source image questions Context slides Extended Reading Task Video link and Robert Clive discussion task Table assessment of key facts PEEKA paragraph writing frame Peer assessment. All resources required contained in the resources section at the end of the PowerPoint. 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 comprehensive study resource is a must-have for deepening students’ understanding of Harper Lee’s powerful novel. With 50 flash cards covering keywords, characters, and themes, alongside revision method tutorials and templates, it offers a complete and effective study package. The keyword flash cards provide essential terms and concepts from the novel, while the character flash cards offer detailed descriptions of key figures like Scout, Atticus Finch, and Boo Radley. The theme flash cards explore important themes such as racism, justice, and innocence. Combined with revision methods and templates, this resource equips students to excel in their exams and appreciate the profound messages within the story of “To Kill a Mockingbird.” 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. #BetterTeachingBetterPlanet We hope it helps.

This is one lesson from a completely fully resourced and integrated series of 17 lessons on the Russian Revolution. It was designed for GCSE History but has also been used very effectively at KS3 level. Each lesson contains as a minimum: • Recap from previous lesson • Keyword flashcards (in a unique ‘Pokémon card style’ template!) • Writing skill challenges building up to fully developed PEEKA paragraphs (these increase in complexity as you move through the lessons) • Text with comprehension questions • A ‘reverse engineer’ essay question task. • A model paragraph with a ‘how can you improve?’ task • Stretch questions. • Video links. The 17 lessons are as follows: Russia and its discontents (free) 1905 Revolution (free) The First World War (free) Rasputin February Revolution Mid-Module Revision Tasks and Knowledge Check Provisional Government October Revolution Bolsheviks & Constituent Assembly Treaty of Brest-Litovsk Russian Civil War Russian Civil War – Why did the Reds win? Russian Civil War – War Communism Russian Civil War – Kronstadt Naval Mutiny Russian Civil War – New Economic Policy Russian Civil War – Lenin’s Legacy End of unit – all revision cards, revision tasks, assessment questions, models and criteria. Hope they help. 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. #BetterTeachingBetterPlanet

This comprehensive study resource is designed to deepen students’ understanding of William Shakespeare’s timeless tragedy. With 50 flash cards covering keywords, characters, and themes, accompanied by revision method tutorials and templates, it offers a complete and effective study package. The keyword flash cards provide essential terms and concepts from the play, accompanied by clear definitions to enhance students’ vocabulary and facilitate their analysis. From “star-crossed lovers” to “foreshadowing,” these cards empower students to explore the intricacies of Shakespeare’s language and themes. The character flash cards introduce the key figures in Romeo and Juliet, including Romeo, Juliet, Mercutio, and Tybalt. Each card offers detailed descriptions of the characters’ traits, motivations, and relationships, enabling students to engage deeply with the nuances of the play’s rich cast. The theme flash cards delve into the profound themes woven throughout the play, such as love, fate, family, and the power of language. By exploring these themes, students gain a deeper understanding of the timeless and universal messages Shakespeare conveys. To support students in their revision process, this resource includes comprehensive tutorials on effective revision methods, specifically tailored to Romeo and Juliet. These tutorials offer practical strategies for summarizing scenes, analyzing poetic devices, and interpreting dramatic techniques. Additionally, the resource provides customizable revision templates that offer structured frameworks for note-taking, quote analysis, and thematic synthesis. These templates assist students in organizing their thoughts, capturing key insights, and creating personalized study guides that highlight the most important elements of the play. “Romeo and Juliet Flash Cards Plus” is an invaluable resource for students seeking to master Shakespeare’s tragic tale. By combining flash cards, revision method tutorials, and templates, this comprehensive resource ensures a deep understanding of the play’s content, while equipping students with the necessary tools to excel in their exams and appreciate the enduring beauty of Shakespeare’s masterpiece. 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. #BetterTeachingBetterPlanet We hope it helps.

A PowerPoint to run a CPD session on this amazing new opportunity for teachers and educators. It features a demonstration of the power of Generative AI and a prompt sheets for English, Geography, D&T, Math and Science teachers to get the most out of the tech. 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.

The Cold War IGCSE Edexcel One lesson from over forty on the Cold War, designed for the IGCSE Edexcel specification but instantly transferable to any other GCSE (or non-GCSE) curriculum. It begins before the Second World War, with the origins of Communist thinking and the Russian Revolution and continues right through the fall of the Berlin Wall and the end of the USSR. Each lesson comes with a range of activities, keyword cards and assessments. Focus on developing analytical and writing skills. 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.

One lesson from the French Revolution & Napoleon SOW (10 lessons) we have been teaching for a while but recently jazzed up some cartoon illustrations and streamlined/added some activities. Each lesson comes with a range of activities and a focus, some build up essay writing skills, others focus on debates, others are more creative tasks. All resources included at the end of each PowerPoint, designed to be as ‘pick up and play’ or ‘pick up and modify’ as possible to help you out. Content wise you can see below, starts with the Enlightenment as context and then roams into Napoleon’s rise, his wars and eventually downfall at Waterloo. Have had excellent engagement with this SOW. The lessons are as follows: The Enlightenment Causes of the Revolution Tennis Court Oath & The Bastille Constitution and the Republic The Terror Napoleon’s Rise To Power Napoleon the General Peninsular War & The Rifles Battle of Waterloo 1815 Napoleonic Law and Legacy 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. Hope it helps. W

Business Management IB 2.2 Organisational Structure – 1 large lesson One long lesson with many activities and slides presenting students with all they need to master 2.2 Organisational Business Structure of the International Baccalaureate Business Management topic but equally good for any other business curriculum. Ideal for an expert and non-expert teacher alike to deliver the essential content their students need to develop their understanding. The lesson covers the following topics: Organisational Charts Span of control Level of Hierarchy Chain of Command Delayering Shamrock Organisational Structure Project Based Structures Delegation Outsourcing Comes with a case study focusing on Dene Bright Tech Corp and follow up questions based on IB examples. 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.

A lesson from 11 lessons that cover everything you need for the External Influences section of IGCSE Business Studies. It is modelled on the CIE specification but has also been used successfully to teach Edexcel spec. In total this Module 6 Scheme of Work includes: 53 flash cards, 7 Google Quizzes and 11 lesson PowerPoints (including a revision lesson). Each lesson in the series comes with: a. Activities to complete b. Key word flash cards c. Information to revise from and assist teacher talk d. Link to a Google quiz that covers the topic For more resources and to buy the complete Business Studies IGCSE bundle at a steep discount, please visit Wolsey Academy Lessons in the series include: Government Economic Objectives Fiscal Policy Monetary & Supply Side Policies Business Responses to Economic Policies Business Activities and the Environment Non-Economic Pressures on Businesses Business & Ethics Globalisation & Multinationals Globalisation Issues Exchange Rates Revision lesson with resources Hope they help! 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.

A fully resourced lesson which looks at everything needed for a thorough study of Operation Barbarossa. Learning episodes are as follows: Molotov - Ribbentrop recap/discussion Key stats match up activity Video activity Guided Reading (Extended Reading Article with tools to break it down). Fortunes Graph - plot the events of the battle on a time/fortune graph to show the shift in the battle) Factors sort activity (two ways - long/short - Nazi/Soviet) Image source to factor match up activity. Writing Task - with structure plan, PEEL paragraph sentence starters and an example paragraph broken down and analysed. Focus on appositive sentences to improve literacy. Peer Assessment Extended task - blog reading Video plenary task. It has been used effectively in high schools over a number of years and I have recently updated it. 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. 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.

23 slides looking at… Command Words Question Focus The Mark Scheme Essay Planning Essay Structure Use of Evidence Use of Historiography Paragraph Structure Conclusions Common mistakes 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.

Comprehensive lesson analysing Thomas Hardy’s poem ‘Drummer Hodge’ 1899. Use MITSL grids, extensive reference to the criteria (iGCSE Edexcel) and model answers to prepare students for essay planning and then writing. Features stretch questions,literacy support, numeracy cross overs and multiple printed resources to support all learners. Example questions designed to look like a real exam paper to prepare students for the conventions of the exam hall. Used to great effect in a high achieving International School. Took about two lessons to complete in full and then a third lesson to allow for in depth and criteria led reflection and improvements. 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… Hope it helps.

Lesson to celebrate of Chatham’s Afro-Caribbean Chartist Leader - William Cuffay. Great way to add diversity to your study of the British Industrial Revolution - also a crucial element of the study of political change and the Chartists in Britain. Card puzzle activity. Storyboard activity. Plenary tasks. Stretch activities throughout including a worksheet with activities for higher and lower abilities. Example lesson plan included to help explain the lesson and as a template for your own plans. 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.