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Wolsey Academy operates as a non-profit, with every penny we make going to one of our charity partners or into the Ipswich Initiative, funding good works across the town and county. Search for Wolsey Academy to see our website for more details and to purchase resources at a discount.
Overview: Investigate the life of Joan of Arc, her role in the Hundred Years’ War, and her enduring legacy as a symbol of French national pride and a canonized saint.
• Activities:
o Source Review: Analyse documentaries that detail Joan’s military campaigns and her trial.
o Timeline Activity: Sequence major events in Joan’s life and military career.
o Extended Writing: Discuss Joan’s strategies at the Siege of Orléans and the implications of her canonization.
Overview: Explore Martin Luther’s pivotal role in initiating the Protestant Reformation by challenging the practices of the Catholic Church.
Activities:
o Video Analysis: Watch videos detailing Luther’s life and his 95 Theses that sparked the Reformation.
o Timeline Activity: Organize events related to Luther’s actions into chronological order.
o Extended Writing: Discuss Luther’s motivations, the impact of the printing press on his ideas, and the effects of his refusal to recant at the Diet of Worms.
Overview: Delve into the life of Matthew Hopkins, known for his role as a witch-hunter during the English Civil War, and examine the broader impact of his actions on East Anglia and beyond.
Activities:
o Source Review: Watch detailed explorations of Hopkins’ witch-hunting methods and their historical context.
o Timeline Activity: Organize the key phases of Hopkins’ witch-hunting campaign.
o Extended Writing: Assess the consequences of Hopkins’ trials on the communities in East Anglia and the historical perception of witch trials.
Overview: Study James I of England’s reign, focusing on his role in the Union of the Crowns, the authorization of the King James Bible, and his responses to political and religious challenges.
Activities:
o Video Analysis: Review videos about James I’s policies and the cultural impact of the King James Bible.
o Timeline Sorting: Arrange significant events during James I’s reign in chronological order.
o Deep Dive Writing: Explore the effects of the Union of the Crowns and the King James Bible on English and Scottish history.
• Overview: Celebrate Edith Maud Cook, a pioneering British aviator and the first British woman to pilot a plane, highlighting her significant contributions to aviation and her tragic early death.
• Activities:
o Video Analysis: Study Cook’s aviation career and her impact on women in aviation.
o Timeline Sorting: Sequence the milestones of Cook’s career and life events.
o Deep Dive Writing: Reflect on Cook’s achievements and the barriers she broke in a male-dominated field.
Overview: Study JP Morgan’s influence on American finance, his role in stabilising the financial system, and his legacy as a powerful banker.
Activities:
o Source Review: Watch content on Morgan’s consolidation efforts and interventions during financial crises.
o Timeline Sorting: Organize the significant moments in Morgan’s career, including his major corporate formations.
o Deep Dive Writing: Discuss Morgan’s methods and their impact on American industry and finance.
Overview: Delve into Albert Einstein’s life, focusing on his development of the theories of relativity and his impact on physics and global science.
Activities:
o Source Review: Analyse videos that explain Einstein’s theories and their implications for modern science.
o Timeline Sorting: Sequence the major events in Einstein’s career, including his Nobel Prize win.
o Deep Dive Writing: Explore how Einstein’s theories changed our understanding of the universe and his use of fame to promote peace.
Overview: Investigate Amelia Earhart’s achievements in aviation, her record-setting flights, and the enduring mystery of her disappearance.
Activities:
o Video Analysis: View documentaries on Earhart’s solo transatlantic flight and her impact on women in aviation.
o Timeline Activity: Arrange key events in Earhart’s career and her final flight in chronological order.
o Extended Writing: Examine Earhart’s motivations for flying and the theories surrounding her disappearance.
Overview: Analyse King George III’s reign, focusing on the loss of the American colonies, the Acts of Union, and his personal and political challenges.
Activities:
o Video Analysis: Study videos on George III’s policies, the American Revolution, and his mental health issues.
o Timeline Activity: Sort events from George III’s reign, including legislative acts and personal crises.
o Extended Writing: Reflect on the implications of his decisions on British and global history.
Overview: Study the life of Chief Red Cloud, a key leader of the Oglala Lakota Sioux, known for his leadership in Red Cloud’s War and his later diplomatic efforts.
Activities:
o Source Review: Watch documentaries that explore Red Cloud’s war strategies and his negotiation tactics with the U.S. government.
o Timeline Activity: Organize timeline cards detailing significant events from Red Cloud’s life and leadership.
o Extended Writing: Analyse how Red Cloud’s actions during and after the war influenced the rights and lives of the Indigenous Peoples.
Overview: Delve into the military career of Robert E. Lee, focusing on his role during the American Civil War and his post-war contributions.
Activities:
o Video Analysis: Examine Lee’s strategic decisions through battle reenactments and expert discussions.
o Timeline Sorting: Sequence the key events in Lee’s military career and later life.
o Deep Dive Writing: Discuss Lee’s impact on military strategy, his views on slavery, and his efforts towards reconciliation after the war.
Overview: Study the abolitionist movement within the British Empire and the United States, focusing on figures like William Wilberforce and Harriet Tubman, and their efforts to end slavery.
Activities:
o Source Analysis: Analyse the contributions of key abolitionist figures and the global impact of the movement.
o Timeline Activity: Arrange the major milestones of the abolitionist movement in chronological order.
o Extended Writing: Explore the effects of the abolitionist movement on subsequent civil rights movements.
Overview: Explore the key figures and events of the Irish Independence Movement, including the Easter Rising, the formation of Dáil Éireann, and the path to the establishment of the Irish Free State.
Activities:
o Video Analysis: Watch documentaries on major events and figures in the movement, such as Michael Collins and Eamon de Valera.
o Timeline Activity: Organize timeline cards detailing significant events leading up to Irish independence.
o Extended Writing: Analyse the impact of the Anglo-Irish Treaty and its role in shaping modern Ireland.
A 20 lesson series that takes students through 4 time periods: Ancient (Romans), Medieval (Normans, Plantagenet), Industrial (Ind Rev) and Modern (Internet, Fashion, Sport).
Each lesson is fully resourced with everything you need to teach it contained within the PowerPoint itself (no drama with dozens of word files).
The lessons are as follows.
Roman Life in Pompeii
Roman Medicine and Galen
Norman Feudal System
Norman Domesday Book Analysis
The Medieval Church (Becket)
Medieval Life
Medieval Life Game Booklet
Factory Life
Working in a Coal Mine
Child Labour in the Factories
Public Health Problems
Public Health Solutions
Public Health Source Work
Political Uprisings - Luddites
Black History - William Cuffay
A History of Video Games and their impact
Fashion Through Time (History Club)
World Cup History (History Club)
Impact of the Internet on Society
Impact of the Internet of the world of Work
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.
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Unit 3, Edexcel, IGCSE ICT.
26 Lessons in total – including three progress check & quiz lessons.
These lessons were made for students in the Middle East and have a strong focus on EAL and keyword acquisition/application. Each lesson has 1-8 keywords on easy to use cards that fit into the lesson activity and also make excellent printable revision resources (the end of unit test lesson features them all in one place).
Each lesson begins with a different active learning activity, a mini-plenary and a written or creative ICT task requiring the correct application of the keywords. All have stretch questioning to the main activities. All include keyword literacy worksheets.
Wolsey Academy has had a lot of success with this SOW with EAL students who have really progressed in their understanding of the technical vocabulary involved with the ICT IGCSE.
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.
Unit 3, Edexcel, IGCSE ICT.
26 Lessons in total – including three progress check & quiz lessons.
These lessons were made for students in the Middle East and have a strong focus on EAL and keyword acquisition/application. Each lesson has 1-8 keywords on easy to use cards that fit into the lesson activity and also make excellent printable revision resources (the end of unit test lesson features them all in one place).
Each lesson begins with a different active learning activity, a mini-plenary and a written or creative ICT task requiring the correct application of the keywords. All have stretch questioning to the main activities. All include keyword literacy worksheets.
Wolsey Academy has had a lot of success with this SOW with EAL students who have really progressed in their understanding of the technical vocabulary involved with the ICT IGCSE.
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.
Unit 3, Edexcel, IGCSE ICT.
26 Lessons in total – including three progress check & quiz lessons.
These lessons were made for students in the Middle East and have a strong focus on EAL and keyword acquisition/application. Each lesson has 1-8 keywords on easy to use cards that fit into the lesson activity and also make excellent printable revision resources (the end of unit test lesson features them all in one place).
Each lesson begins with a different active learning activity, a mini-plenary and a written or creative ICT task requiring the correct application of the keywords. All have stretch questioning to the main activities. All include keyword literacy worksheets.
Wolsey Academy has had a lot of success with this SOW with EAL students who have really progressed in their understanding of the technical vocabulary involved with the ICT IGCSE.
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.
Unit 3, Edexcel, IGCSE ICT.
26 Lessons in total – including three progress check & quiz lessons.
These lessons were made for students in the Middle East and have a strong focus on EAL and keyword acquisition/application. Each lesson has 1-8 keywords on easy to use cards that fit into the lesson activity and also make excellent printable revision resources (the end of unit test lesson features them all in one place).
Each lesson begins with a different active learning activity, a mini-plenary and a written or creative ICT task requiring the correct application of the keywords. All have stretch questioning to the main activities. All include keyword literacy worksheets.
Wolsey Academy has had a lot of success with this SOW with EAL students who have really progressed in their understanding of the technical vocabulary involved with the ICT IGCSE.
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.
Unit 3, Edexcel, IGCSE ICT.
26 Lessons in total – including three progress check & quiz lessons.
These lessons were made for students in the Middle East and have a strong focus on EAL and keyword acquisition/application. Each lesson has 1-8 keywords on easy to use cards that fit into the lesson activity and also make excellent printable revision resources (the end of unit test lesson features them all in one place).
Each lesson begins with a different active learning activity, a mini-plenary and a written or creative ICT task requiring the correct application of the keywords. All have stretch questioning to the main activities. All include keyword literacy worksheets.
Wolsey Academy has had a lot of success with this SOW with EAL students who have really progressed in their understanding of the technical vocabulary involved with the ICT IGCSE.
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.
Unit 3, Edexcel, IGCSE ICT.
26 Lessons in total – including three progress check & quiz lessons.
These lessons were made for students in the Middle East and have a strong focus on EAL and keyword acquisition/application. Each lesson has 1-8 keywords on easy to use cards that fit into the lesson activity and also make excellent printable revision resources (the end of unit test lesson features them all in one place).
Each lesson begins with a different active learning activity, a mini-plenary and a written or creative ICT task requiring the correct application of the keywords. All have stretch questioning to the main activities. All include keyword literacy worksheets.
Wolsey Academy has had a lot of success with this SOW with EAL students who have really progressed in their understanding of the technical vocabulary involved with the ICT IGCSE.
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.
