A double lesson looking at the reasons why Elizabeth wanted to colonise Virginia, the problems Raleigh faced, the significance of the voyage and the reasons why it failed. Also includes a 4 mark exam question for students to consolidate their knowledge,

A lesson looking at why Elizabethans explored and the significance of Drake's circumnavigation of the world. Focuses on higher level skills looking at prioritising and linking factors.

2 double lessons - why was the poor a problem in Elizabethan England? This lesson looks at the reasons for their being a problem of poverty, the problem of vagabonds, and how effectively the government dealt with this issue. Includes a whole exam paper - a 4 mark, 12 mark and 16 mark question for students to assess their knowledge. Also includes a worksheet to help students with how effectively the government dealt with the problem of poverty.

A lesson ideal for the new 9-1 Edexcel GCSE course looking at leisure and pastimes in Elizabethan England. Students will look at the differences between rich and poor activities, before looking at whether it was a positive and exciting experience for Elizabethan England.

A lesson ideal for the new 9-1 Edexcel GCSE course (can be adapted for other exam boards) looking at the different types of education existing and how far education progressed during Elizabethan England.

This lesson (will probably take 3 lessons), looks at relations with Spain (Specification point 2.2 on new 9-1 Edexcel Elizabeth course). Students will examine a number of different reasons for worsening relations including the deaths of William of Orange and the Duke of Alencon. Students will also look at Elizabeth's foreign policy aims, and the voyages of Drake. Ends with students consolidating their knowledge through a 16 mark question.

Two lessons ideal for the new Edexcel GCSE Elizabeth course. This is a bundle of two lessons - one focusing on the reasons why Mary, Queen of Scots was executed, and the other lesson focusing upon the role of Sir Francis Walsingham.

A lesson aimed at the new Edexcel 9-1 Elizabeth course (can be adapted for AQA), that looks at the events, causes and significance of the Ridolfi, Throckmorton and Babington plots. It includes a worksheet that is ideal for moving around the classroom as a carousel for students to acquire their knowledge. Also includes an exam question for students to consolidate their knowledge.

A double lesson ideal for the new Edexcel 9-1 Elizabeth GCSE course, looking at the causes and significance of the Northern Earls Revolt. Requires the blue Edexcel GCSE (9-1) early Elizabethan England textbook (p.41-45). Includes a worksheet on the key players, and an exam question to consolidate understanding.

A lesson ideal for the new 9-1 Edexcel GCSE course or for a KS3 lesson with challenge. This lesson looks at the defeat of Custer at the Battle of Little Bighorn, using the key skill of interpretation. Requires the Hodder Education 'American West 1840-1895: The Struggle For the Plains' textbook - pages can be scanned and emailed across if needed.

A lesson ideal for the new Edexcel 9-1 course that looks at how successful the Homesteaders were. Looks at the problems they faced, and the solutions they came up with to overcome these problems. Includes a washing line activity with supported judgement and a silent debate.

Ideal for the new Edexcel 9-1 GCSE course, this lesson looks at how successful was the Homestead Act. It looks at what the Homestead Act, includes a card sort for students to sort through evidence of success and evidence of failures. Also includes an 8 mark explain question, before students reach a supported conclusion.

A resource ideal for either KS3 or the new Edexcel GCSE American West course. This lesson focuses on the significance of the Californian Gold Rush, looking at the reasons why people made the move West, the activities when there, and the consequences for the Plains Indians. Includes a worksheet, and a 4 mark exam question.

This lessons looks at the reasons why people moved West, looking at the concept of Manifest Destiny, and push and pull factors. Includes differentiated activities, challenges and super challenges.

A source lesson ideal for KS3 looking at the way in which castles were used by William to maintain control. Students will look at a number of sources and decide if they were a good or bad thing for England. Ideal for use at the end of the Battle of Hastings scheme of work. Students then reach a conclusion on the most effective methods used by William.

This lesson is ideal for the new Edexcel GCSE course or as part of a KS3 scheme of work. This lesson looks at why the buffalo was so important to the Plains Indians. A game of quick on the draw introduces students to the concept, encourages team work as students compete in teams of 2/3 to beat the other teams in finding the answers. Students then consolidate their individual knowledge by 'flogging' parts of the buffalo at the market. Includes differentiated resources and activities.

This lesson is ideal for the new Edexcel GCSE course, and looks at the beliefs of the Plains Indians and who they were. It covers how they were governed, their homes and their beliefs and importance of spiritual dances. Includes differentiated activities throughout, and a worksheet with consolidated information. There is also an exam question with mark scheme for self/peer assessment,

An end of unit assessment that is ideal for KS3 having studied Jack the Ripper as part of a unit. The assessment focuses upon the new style GCSE questions, and comes with a mark scheme. There is also a follow up lesson where students gauge where their work is at in comparison to a series of model answers.