A KS3 History lesson introducing the suffrage movement and women’s campaign for the vote. Students will look at sources which highlight the position of women within society and their actions as they try to force change. Questions and sources are present throughout the lesson to help challenge students.

5 History lessons designed for KS3/KS4 students. Includes detailed lessons on the importance of the Nile, the social pyramid in Egypt, Egyptian health, Egyptian mythology/religion with templates for a detailed written task and an Egyptian key individuals lesson. Information hunts, group work, group role play and debates are all incorporated into the lessons.

A KS3 History lesson looking at life in Britain in the 1990s. Transport, entertainment and technology are focused upon as students investigate life post-war and what it was like for the average person in Britain. Students are given a number of tasks to complete at the end of the lesson.

A KS3 History lesson on the origins of trench warfare. This lesson usually stretches over 2 hours and looks at the reason behind ‘digging in’ and the features of a trench. Students will read first hand accounts of life in the trenches and the combat seen by soldiers there.

History lesson on how Ancient Rome was governed. Students are to recap on previous knowledge on how the Ancient Greeks governed themselves. Students will then look at the various stages of Rome and how each stage was ruled differently and by different people. Students will then look, specifically, at the Senate with a two-sided information sheet to be printed and a questions sheet to be given to the students to direct them. An extension task is given to students to extend learning. Students will then look at the similarities and differences between the House of Commons (and MPs) today and compare it to the Roman Senate.

A KS3 History lesson looking at the contributions of soliders from across the British Empire. Students will investigate the motivation for joining the war effort and the problems faced for these soldiers. Slide 6 has sensitive language, please review before teaching.

A KS3 History lesson looking at life in Britain in the 1970s. Transport, entertainment and technology are focused upon as students investigate life post-war and what it was like for the average person in Britain. Students are given a number of tasks to complete at the end of the lesson.

A KS3 History lesson centred on the creation of the NHS after the Second World War. Students will look at sources as to why people supported the idea of free healthcare as well as how the government was to fund such a revolutionary method of medical care. There are a number of checkpoints throughout the lesson where students’ understanding can be challenged.

A KS3 History lesson looking at life in Britain in the 1980s. Transport, entertainment and technology are focused upon as students investigate life post-war and what it was like for the average person in Britain. Students are given a number of tasks to complete at the end of the lesson.

A KS3 History lesson looking at Hitler’s ambition of invading Britain and Britain’s attempts to resist this via the RAF. Students will look at ‘the Few’ who defended Britain’s skies and the aircraft used on both sides. Questions will be presented to the students throughout the lesson alongside sources.

A KS3 History lesson on the Dresden bombings; assessing if they were necessary or a potential war crime. This lesson will take two hours as students use information and sources to form a judgement to the issue above. There are some sensitive images so review before teaching.

A KS3 History lesson that focuses on life in England during the time of the Anglo-Saxons. Students will investigate England pre-1066; looking at who ruled the country, how many people lived here, religion and how wealth was generated through trade. This lesson is a perfect start for students before looking at the chaotic events of 1066. There are a number of comprehension questions for students to answer at the end of the lesson.

A KS3 History lesson on evacuation during the Second World War. This lesson can be broken into two one-hour lessons. The first looks at the reasons for evacuation looking at first hand accounts of the process. The second looks at the experiences during evacuation, again looking at sources. Questions are asked throughout the lesson to check for understanding and develop source analysis.

A KS3 History lesson looking at life in Britain in the 1960s. Transport, entertainment and technology are focused upon as students investigate life post-war and what it was like for the average person in Britain. Students are given a number of tasks to complete at the end of the lesson.

History lesson on Ancient Egyptian religion. Students begin by discussing religion in the UK and how it impacts on our lives today. Students are then introduced to the roles of the Egyptian temple. Students then travel around the room investigating the different gods on each information sheet (14 in total). Students will then use the differentiated template to complete an answer to the question ‘How important was religion in Ancient Egypt?’.

A KS3 History lesson on the Dunkirk evacuation. Students will assess whether the event was a success or a failure using sources and their own historical skills. Questions are presented throughout the lesson.

A KS3 History/RE lesson based on the United Nations and it’s aims and purpose. This lesson is ideally delivered as a carousel activity with students discovering the different branches of the UN and who it aims to help.

KS3 History lesson introducing the concept of revolution. Students will be told about the most notable Revolutions (French, American, Industrial and Russian) A modern day example of Football is there to use but is optional as well as a starter task based around the ‘digital revolution’ of today. Students begin to understand how a collective change in thoughts and actions brings about a revolution. Powerpoint contains a few slides to begin with about standards as this lesson is used at the start of a new term before heading on to the French Revolution.

A KS3 History/Citizenship lesson centred on Tolerance. Students will understand the definition of tolerance, the benefits and everyday examples of tolerance and historical examples of those who have fought against intolerance. A class discussion on tolerance present within your classroom is presented as a plenary at the end of the lesson.

A perfect accompaniment for a modern history (WW1 & WW2) scheme of work; this document contains over one hundred key words and phrases to be used within lessons. Ideal for spelling tests and starters.