A comprehensive and fully resourced lesson on The Battle of the Somme, 1916. This lesson has been designed for KS3 and contains all the contextual information, a number of different activities and many relevant educational videos. Recently updated for 2019.

This lesson has been designed as the first in a KS3 unit of work on Women’s fight for suffrage in the early 20th Century. It is titled ‘British Society in the 19th and 20th Centuries’. Key focuses include: … Starter task on understanding centuries … Class structure activity - working, middle, lower … Chartism (information and discussion) … Attitudes towards women (source analysis and questions) … Introductions to the Suffragists and the Suffragettes … Plenary, homework and relevant videos throughout Thanks.

This is a comprehensive lesson, designed for KS3 students, covering the whole story of the 3 main battles in 1066. Some key focuses include… - Detailed interactive activity showing how the events of 1066 progressed. - A number of relevant informative videos are included on Fulford, Stamford Bridge and Hastings, as well as an evidence collection sheet, leading into an extended answer. - Extended writing activity on how William became King of England based on the learning in the lesson. - Bayeux Tapestry activity

Achieving the Vote - Women in World War One (WW1) This lesson has been designed as part of a KS3 unit of work on Women’s fight for suffrage in the early 20th Century. It was used in an observation which was graded outstanding. The lesson is fully resourced and full of activities, information, educational videos and discussion opportunities. Key focuses include the work that women did in WW1 and comparisons between the impact of this and other efforts that had been made, such as the efforts of the Suffragettes and Suffragists.

Edexcel GCSE History - Medicine in Britain, 1250–present & The British sector of the Western Front, 1914–18: injuries, treatment and the trenches. Student Personal Learning Checklist & Marking and Assessment Feedback Tracker. This can be stuck in student books and allows them to track their progress in each topic and assess their own progress. I’ve found these really useful myself, and they really come into fruition for the students when it comes to reflections and revision. Thanks.

Edexcel GCSE History - Weimar and Nazi Germany, 1918-1939 Student Personal Learning Checklist & Marking and Assessment Feedback Tracker. This can be stuck in student books and allows them to track their progress in each topic and assess their own progress. I’ve found these really useful myself, and they really come into fruition for the students when it comes to reflections and revision. Thanks.

The Long Term Causes of World War One: Alliances and Militarism This is a thoroughly resourced lesson, covering the alliance systems and the arms race. War montage starter: music plays as different images of the trenches are presented. A good introduction to the topic that promotes discussion and provides an understanding of initial knowledge. In depth information and match up activity on the 4 ‘MAIN’ causes of World War One: Militarism, Alliances, Nationalism and Imperialism. (This lesson focuses on the first 2 of these causes). European map activity for understanding the alliances and which countries were in each one Alliances source activity (domino chain) Militarism activity, examining the strength of the different powers in Europe A concluding activity examining the aims and ambitions of each country in detail - this develops a good understanding of how tension kept increasing and then leads in well to the next lesson on Nationalism and Imperialism.

World War One: Injuries and Treatment This lesson covers 3 key areas and has accompanying tasks/worksheets: The types of wounds soldiers had to deal with (shrapnel, gas, head wounds…) How medical problems were dealt with (Chain of Evacuation) How medical problems were treated (Thomas Splint, Transfusions, Surgeries) Thanks.

Women’s Suffrage: The Death of Emily Wilding Davison This lesson has been designed as part of a KS3 unit of work on Women’s fight for suffrage in the early 20th Century. The lesson is fully resourced and full of activities, information, educational videos and discussion opportunities

World War 2: Origins and the German Blitzkrieg Fully resourced lesson, examining the origins of World War 2 and the method and effectiveness of the German Blitzkrieg This lesson contains all the necessary contextual information, a variety of different activities and a number of relevant videos. Exam style questions are also included. Thanks.

Edexcel GCSE History: Medicine in Britain, 1250-present Topic 3 - Medicine in 18th and 19th Century Britain (1700-1900) Lesson 3 - Case Study – Fighting Cholera in London, 1854 This is a fully resourced lesson, covering all aspects of the specification and featuring in-depth information, activities, videos and exam practice throughout.

Edexcel GCSE History: Weimar and Nazi Germany, 1918-39 Topic 1: The Weimar Republic, 1918-29 Lesson 4: The Early Challenges to the Weimar Republic, 1919-23 - Hyperinflation The challenges of 1923 The reasons for, and effects of, the French occupation of the Ruhr. Hyperinflation and its effects on the people Exam questions and skills (Utility and Causation questions) This is a fully resourced lesson, covering all aspects of the specification and featuring in-depth information, activities, videos and exam practice throughout.

Edexcel GCSE History: Weimar and Nazi Germany, 1918-39 Topic 3: Nazi Control and Dictatorship, 1933–39 Lesson 1: The Creation of a Dictatorship, 1933-34 The Reichstag Fire The Enabling Act The banning of other parties and trade unions. The Night of the Long Knives and the death of Hindenburg. Hitler becoming Führer The army and the oath of allegiance. This is a fully resourced lesson, covering all aspects of the specification and featuring in-depth information, activities, videos and exam practice throughout.

Edexcel GCSE History: Weimar and Nazi Germany, 1918-39 Topic 2: Hitler’s Rise to Power, 1919–33 Lesson 1: The Early Development of the Nazi Party, 1920-23 Hitler’s early career The early growth of the Nazi party How the Nazis appealed to the people Analysis of key features - Führerprinzip, 25 Point Programme, Origins of the Swastika etc. The role and significance of the SA This is a fully resourced lesson, covering all aspects of the specification and featuring in-depth information, activities, videos and exam practice throughout.

Edexcel GCSE History: Weimar and Nazi Germany, 1918-39 Topic 2: Hitler’s Rise to Power, 1919–33 Lesson 4: How Hitler became Chancellor, 1932-33 Detailed analysis of voting patterns and Nazi growth from 1924-1933 Political Developments in 1932 – all elections and voting statistics How Hitler became Chancellor - The Backstairs Intrigue (Von Papen, Schleicher etc.) This is a fully resourced lesson, covering all aspects of the specification and featuring in-depth information, activities, videos and exam practice throughout.

Edexcel GCSE History: Weimar and Nazi Germany, 1918-39 Topic 4: Life in Nazi Germany, 1933-1939 Lesson 1: Nazi Policies Towards Women Nazi views on women and the family. Nazi policies towards women: marriage, family, employment and appearance. This is a fully resourced lesson, covering all aspects of the specification and featuring in-depth information, activities, videos and exam practice throughout.

James I - To what extent was James a good or bad King? This lesson starts with the end of Elizabeth’s reign and moves onto who James was and the significance of his arrival in England. Detailed written information is on the slides and there also hyperlinked, appropriate videos. Source analysis activity - Students examine 8 clear sources and record information for and against. They then make a judgement through a GCSE style 12 mark question to help embed skills.