Display created to inform pupils what is required for the new specification. goes from 1-9, I used the specification grade boundaries to create this display, the wording for g8-9 was identical which is why this grade boundary has one page rather than two.

Revision lesson designed to last one hour. Homework included that analyses the Oklahoma Land Rush and gives pupils a choice of three exam questions - narrative, consequence or importance. Pupils: define push and pull factors and explain why people moved west analyse a timeline of key features of the migration west describe the Mormon migration, Exoduster movement and Donner Party Analyse the importance and the consequences of the Homestead Act

WALT: Evaluate the power of the Godwin family.2-3: Recall key facts about the Godwin family. 4-5: Describe the importance and power of the Godwins in England. 6-7: Explain what happened during Harold’s embassy to Normandy and why it might cause problems. 8-9*: analyse how useful Norman sources are to a historian. Pupils examine the power of the Godwins and how their influence both helped and hindered Edward’s rule They then explore the Normandy embassy using the Bayeux tapestry and the Norman and Saxon interpretation of the event.

Fully differentiated lesson about the New Woman in Nazi Germany Students will: WALT: evaluate how far women’s lives improved in the 1920s.Identify visual changes to women by 1925. Describe how areas of women’s lives changed. Explain how society reacted to these improvements for women. Evaluate how far you agree with a statement. Students complete the screenshotted task before analysing a how far do you agree statement using a ‘agree’o’meter’. Students are also given the opportunity to look at source work and analyse whether the changes were positive or negative for women.

stand alone lesson to celebrate the centenary of votes for women and to provide pupils with an overview of the subject. Pupils describe the two groups (suffragists and suffragettes) and will gain an understanding of the words militant and moderate. Pupils will also be able to explain why women were not allowed the vote and eventually gained the vote following WW1. Skills building section develops pupils ability to analyse interpretations.

Whole lesson covers the ghost dance and the massacre at wounded knee. Lesson fully differentiated with the opportunity for discussion as to why the Ghost dance would terrify white settlers and how they reacted to the massacre.

WALT: Examine the government of Saxon England at a local level. 2-3: Identify and define key words. 4-5: Describe the role of the Shire Reeve. 6-7: Explain how the legal system works in Anglo Saxon England. 8-9*: Evaluate the impact of collective responsibility.

Three page document of key words for the Medicine through time unit and the historic environment (Medicine on the Western Front). I used the pearson textbook and went through cover to cover to produce a document of all key words to support pupils with the content prior to examination.

Lesson that introduces pupils to the concept of propaganda, pupils complete a carousel in which they analyse posters and how they would make them feel. They evaluate how likely they would have been to join the army and then analyse how useful a fictional soldiers account of why he joined the army is (preparation for GCSE edexcel how useful question).

Session designed to revise the key theme of Norman Control after the Battle of Hastings. As with all of my revision lessons this is fully resourced and fully worksheet based so that exercise books/lined paper are not required. WALT: Revise and explain how William kept control of Norman England.WILF 1: Identify methods William used to keep control of England. WILF 2: Describe five methods of control and Explain at least three in detail. WILF 3: evaluate why William was able to keep control of England and apply knowledge to a 12 mark Q Starter: identify 5 methods of control using the image (Exam 4 mark question as challenge) Task one: create the feudal system and compare it to the saxon heirachy. (answers of similarities and differences on slide) task two :video task (5 minutes) task three: using the information sheet and own knowledge complete the mind map (see cover photo) task four: 12 mark control exam question - can be set as homework.

Designed to cover all units of medicine through time as a last lesson of term activity.

Significance and importance of the Fort Laramie Treaty of 1851 Includes ‘explain the importance of’ homework.

Lesson explores concepts of reservations, assimilation and the Dawes Act of 1887.

Part of a series of revision lessons in which pupils prepare for their final examination for Paper Three Weimar and Nazi Germany as part of the 2016 Edexcel specification. Pupils will: WALT: Revise the Treaty of Versailles and problems with the Weimar government.Grade 3: Identify the terms of the Treaty of Versailles and describe how the Germans felt about it. Grade 5: Describe the strengths and weaknesses of the Weimar constitution. Grade 7: Explain why the government was unpopular and who opposed it. Grade 9: Evaluate whether Hyperinflation was positive or negative for the people of Germany.

Full lesson - taught to y7 and y10 fits Edexcel specification (Anglo-Saxon and Norman England 1060-1088). Worksheets as a hidden slide within the powerpoint. Very successful when taught to year 10 pupils. Polish differentiation included.

Pupils evaluate the power of each country by analysing whether they have an army, money, empire and any other relevant information. They then argue why they think their country is the most powerful and get into a ‘living line’ from most to least powerful. They must then defend their decision. Leads into a lesson regarding long and short term causes of WW1 including the assassination of FF.

Whole lesson, fully differentiated with worksheets. The final task asks pupils to compare answers against success criteria to mark and then improve two weak 16 mark answers,

Lesson that analyses the reasons for the Break with Rome and the impact this had on England, pupils explore the topic through video and a spot the difference task in which they consider the difference between a catholic and protestant church. Pupils are asked to consider why Henry himself did not become a Protestant. WALT: Explore how the Great Matter led to the establishment of the Protestant church. Level 3: Identify key words that we will use today. Level 4: Describe the Great Matter and the Break with Rome. Level 5: explain the difference between Catholic and Protestant churches. Level 6: Assess why Henry chose not to be christened as a Protestant.

This homework/revision activity is aimed at getting pupils to consider all of the content they have learnt over the course and get it onto one sheet. They then colour code progress, stagnation and regression to support with the explain why and how far do you agree questions. On the back of the sheet is a WAGOLL, instructions and some example questions for pupils to use to support their revision. Aimed for use with the purple revision guides (pearson) but can be easily adapted for pupils to do from memory, or other revision guides that your school are using.

WALT: Examine the events of the Battle of Stamford Bridge and evaluate its significance. 1-2: Identify pros and cons for Harold travelling to York. 3-4: Describe the events of the Battle of Stamford Bridge. 5-7: Explain why Harold was able to claim victory. 8-9: Evaluate the significance of the Battles of Gate Fulford and Stamford Bridge. Pupils evaluate whether Harold should have travelled to York before watching a video that examines the events of Stamford Bridge (Video worksheet included) they then explain the main reason that they think Harold won the battle before evaluating the impact the battle may have on the Battle of Hastings.