An overview of how entertainment has changed over time, getting students to focus on the key concepts of change and continuity.

Ideal for students studying the Tudor period, this lesson looks at whether or not Tudor entertainment really was as bloody as historians have made out.

Ideal for students looking at the Tudor period, an insight into the importance of the theatre in Tudor times.

Ideal for KS3 students looking at the Victorian era and the different types of entertainment they had. Includes a plenary of quick on the draw, which encourages team work and literacy skills.

A lesson aimed at KS3 students that looks at how the Victorians enjoyed themselves at the seaside, includes a worksheet to help students, and a variety of activities

A lesson aimed at KS3 students looking at different types of entertainment for rich and poor people, includes a series of activities and worksheet.

This lesson can be used for cross-curricula links to religious education. It looks at the impact of Charles Darwin, and why his ideas were deemed dangerous. Include a worksheet, and a quick on the draw activity, encouraging team building and literacy skills.

A lesson aimed at KS3 students that looks at witchcraft, and why people would be accused of witchcraft. Includes a card sort for students to work through, and a writing frame.

A lesson aimed at KS3 students that looks at the similarities and differences between the weapons used in WW1 and WW2. Includes an information sheet, Venn diagram and a 'how far do you agree' question,

A lesson aimed at KS3 students that looks at the different methods used during the Blitz. Asks students to assess the affect of each method, and includes a hot seating activity.

A lesson aimed at KS3 students that looks at the different affects of the Treaty of Versailles on Germany. Gives students an area to focus on, to become experts, and then teach the rest of the class.

A resource aimed at KS3 students looking at invaders and raiders. Includes a worksheet and quick on the draw questions to use alongside the worksheet. Great team game that encourages co-operation and a literacy element as students have to write in full sentences.

A resource aimed at KS3 students that looks at the impact of the Mali Empire, why it became so powerful and comparing it to other Empires. Differentiated resources for higher, middle and lower ability students. Ideal to study as part of an Empires scheme of work.

A PowerPoint aimed at the new GCSE Edexcel Elizabeth course looking at key features of the religious settlement, including an exam question

A PowerPoint looking at the problems Elizabeth I faced on her accession from home to abroad. Offers students the opportunity to research and find links between the factors, before prioritizing them. Also includes a homework 12 mark exam question

A powerpoint aimed at the new GCSE Elizabeth I course, looking at the issue of the Virgin Queen and how successfully Elizabeth I dealt with this.

A lesson aimed at the new Edexcel GCSE Elizabeth I course, looking at the situation on Elizabeth's succession and how the government in structured. Ideal as an introduction lesson to the course. Includes resources.

A lesson aimed at KS3 students that looks at different aspects of life in Rome. Includes differentiated activities for higher, middle and lower ability students, as well as students becoming teacher activity.