90+mins pack includes: Lesson Plan, worksheets, game cards . Explore the life and legacy of Alan Turing, a brilliant mathematician and a key figure in both the development of modern computing and LGBTQ+ history. This comprehensive lesson plan is designed for middle and high school classrooms, providing educators with the tools to teach about Turing’s groundbreaking contributions to science and his enduring impact on LGBTQ+ rights. Biographical Overview: An in-depth look at Alan Turing’s early life, education, and the key events that shaped his career and personal life. Contributions to Computing: Detailed explanations of Turing’s work on the Turing Machine, his role in breaking the Enigma code during World War II, and his foundational contributions to computer science. LGBTQ+ History: An exploration of Turing’s experiences as a gay man in mid-20th century Britain, including the challenges he faced due to his sexuality and the impact of his prosecution on his life and career. Legacy and Recognition: Analysis of Turing’s posthumous recognition, including the eventual public apology from the British government and the significance of “Turing’s Law” in the context of LGBTQ+ rights. Empower your students with the story of Alan Turing, a pioneer who changed the world through his intellect and courage.

90+ mins pack includes: Lesson Plan, worksheets. Delve into the captivating world of Oscar Wilde’s “The Picture of Dorian Gray” with this immersive lesson plan designed for high school classrooms. Through a blend of literary analysis, historical context, and thematic exploration, students will uncover the novel’s timeless themes and its significance in the context of Victorian society. Introduction to Oscar Wilde: A biographical overview of Oscar Wilde’s life, focusing on his literary contributions, his role in the Aesthetic Movement, and the societal context of late 19th-century England. Historical and Social Context: Examination of Victorian attitudes towards art, beauty, morality, and the repression of individual desires, with a focus on how these themes are reflected in the novel. Immerse your students in the fascinating world of Oscar Wilde’s masterpiece.

90+mins pack includes: lesson plan, game and worksheet with multiple activities This is one of a series of lessons on UK General Elections that can be taught in isolation or as a group. Learning Objectives: Practical Understanding: Students gain hands-on experience with the negotiation and compromise required in coalition governments. Critical Thinking: The activity encourages critical thinking about political strategy and policy-making. Communication Skills: Students develop their negotiation and public speaking skills. Teamwork: The simulation fosters teamwork and collaboration, mirroring real-world political processes. Activities There are several activities on the worksheet. Depending on time and resources, you may wish the whole class to work on the same activity, or you may allow students to pick and choose based on their interests and which activity interests them. Activities that can be done in the classroom (may need internet access for research): Elect a class cabinet Essay Political Cartoons Analysis

90+ mins lesson pack include: lesson plan, student worksheet, Coalition game sheets. focus: elections of the 21st-century, focus on coalition government. skills focus - negotiation and speaking skills. Learning Objectives Practical Understanding: Students gain hands-on experience with the negotiation and compromise required in coalition governments. Critical Thinking: The activity encourages critical thinking about political strategy and policy-making. Communication Skills: Students develop their negotiation and public speaking skills. Teamwork: The simulation fosters teamwork and collaboration, mirroring real-world political processes. Activities There are several activities on the worksheet. Depending on time and resources, you may wish the whole class to work on the same activity, or you may allow students to pick and choose based on their interests and which activity interests them. Activities that can be done in the classroom (may need internet access for research): Create a poster Essay on the impact of key issues in significant elections Speculative Fiction - creative writing Campaign Speech Writing Game of Who Am I? or Guess the Year Activities that may include homework case study short answers - examine the terms “Thatcherism”, “Majorism” and “Third Way”.

90+mins pack includes: lesson plan and student worksheet. This is one of a series of lessons on UK General Elections that can be taught in isolation or as a group. Learning Objectives: Practical Understanding: Students gain hands-on experience with the negotiation and compromise required in political parties Critical Thinking: The activity encourages critical thinking about political strategy and policy-making. Communication Skills: Students develop public speaking skills. Teamwork: The simulation fosters teamwork and collaboration, mirroring real-world political processes. There are several activities on the worksheet. These activities should be approached in order to complete the campaign. Activities Campaign analyse campaign videos create their own political party map which constituencies are likely to vote for these new parties roleplay interviews mock election Activities that may include homework comparative essay

90+ mins Pack includes: lesson plan, student worksheet Lesson focus: General Elections in the UK - manifestos, elected MPs, and constituencies. This is one of a series of lessons on UK General Elections that can be taught in isolation or as a group. Learning Objectives: Critical Thinking: The activity encourages critical thinking about political strategy and policy-making. Analytical Skills: Students develop their analytical skills, evaluating the candidate’s success. There are several activities on the worksheet. Depending on time and resources, you may wish the whole class to work on the same activity, or you may allow students to pick and choose based on their interests and which activity interests them. Activities that can be done in the classroom (may need internet access for research): Research manifestos timeline Constituency bio Assess how well a candidate does in an election debate.

120 mins (+homework). Pack includes: lesson plan, and worksheets. An in-depth study of George Orwell’s essays published in newspapers, including ‘A Nice Cup of Tea’ and ‘Moon Under Water’. These essays express the authors opinions on important aspects of British culture. Analyse the essays, then write opinion essays. Comprehension questions for the story and further discussion points are included. The lesson can be linked with essay writing, summary writing, and creative writing. Other Orwell lesson plans include: Homage to Catalonia (Orwell’s essays not included, but easily found online)

90 mins (+homework). Pack includes: lesson plan, and worksheets. An in-depth study of Hemingway’s short story ‘Cat in the Rain’. This short story appears simple on the surface but offers broad discussions and a range of interpretations for students. It is an easy read. Analyse the short story, then write essays, summaries or creative writing projects. Comprehension questions for the story and further discussion points are included. The lesson can be linked with essay writing, summary writing, and creative writing. Other Hemingway lesson plans include: Old Man at the Bridge.

Lesson plan focused on how to write an effective essay in the British academic style. This lesson can be combined with short story lesson, history, and many other lesson plans. (In my lesson plans, there are notes in the ‘Materials Needed’ and ‘objectives’ boxes at the top of the lesson plan). As well as information about academic essay writing, there are small writing activities for students which break down the essay into small, manageable pieces. Worksheet is designed as a reference tool for after the class.

90+ minutes Pack contains: lesson plan, Titanic worksheet, conditionals worksheets, additional activities sheet. Pack focus: conditional clauses. Students learn about the sinking of the Titanic with a newspaper article. Students use conditionals to discuss how the past could have been different had ‘x’ happened, or ‘y’ had been awake. There is a resource sheet with all the conditional information with examples for the students to keep for revision, as well as a worksheet that goes step-by-step through the different conditional structures and build up to creating their own sentences. Additional activities: debate (who is most to blame for the sinking of the Titanic), writing (both essay and creative), and games.

90-120 mins (+homework). Pack includes: lesson plan, and worksheets. An in-depth study of Roald Dahl’s short story ‘The Landlady’. This short story appears simple on the surface but offers broad discussions and a range of interpretations for students. It is an easy read. Analyse the short story, then write essays, summaries or creative writing projects. Comprehension questions for the story and further discussion points are included. The lesson can be linked with essay writing, summary writing, and creative writing. Other Dahl lesson plans include: Lamb to the Slaughter

90 mins (+homework/writing exercise). Pack includes: lesson plan, and worksheets. An in-depth study of Hemingway’s short story ‘Old Man at the Bridge’. This short story appears simple on the surface but offers broad discussions and a range of interpretations for students. It is an easy read. Analyse the short story, then write essays, summaries or creative writing projects. Comprehension questions for the story and further discussion points are included. Also included: historical, political and ideological context for the Spanish Civil War. The lesson can be linked with essay writing, summary writing, and creative writing. Other Spanish Civil War lesson plans include: George Orwell’s Homage to Catalonia. Other Hemingway lesson plans include: Cat in the Rain (DOES NOT INCLUDE COPIES OF THE STORY - THESE CAN BE EASILY FOUND ONLINE)

90+ mins pack includes: lesson plan, student worksheet, and information packs for the debate (not included: Fact-checked debate video - available on youtube). lesson includes: warm up, video exercise, reading/comprehension/debate prep, and debate. Learning objectives: Critical thinking - students will be able to identify and explain the ethical considerations involved in animal testing. Students will understand the scientific and medical advancements that have resulted from animal testing. Students will learn to conduct research to gather supporting evidence for their arguments. Students will work in teams to prepare for and participate in a fact-checked debate.

90+ mins Pack includes: lesson plan and student worksheets. Activities include: creating a characterisation, studying direct and indirect characterisation, identifying quotes, finding evidence for characteristics, and identifying characteristics. Students collaborate to map Macbeth’s transformation, and how his character affects and is affected by the action. Lesson assumes that the class has already read Macbeth. Learning objectives: Understand the complexity of Macbeth’s character. Analyse how Shakespeare uses various literary devices to develop Macbeth’s character. Evaluate the transformation of Macbeth throughout the play. Discuss the themes of ambition, power, and guilt as they relate to Macbeth’s character.