A selection of key words about the United States from the 1920’s to 1945. It cover the America Boom, Great Depression, New Deal, Second World War and more. All the key words have images to help prompt students. These are great for revision. I print them so that 8 are on 1 page so they are smaller. Then laminate Following tasks can be completed with them: - Students have to define key words given to them - Students have to group key words that link together -Students can write definitions of the back and test each other. - Give a table the whole back and time them whilst sorting them into groups of defining them. - Use these are cards for dictionary/taboo/ charades

This lesson gets students to investigate the impact of hyperinflation and how it affected Germany. The lesson includes a role play activity which works really well in getting students to understand the impact of hyperinflation. Furthermore, there is a GCSE source question with sentence starters and model answers. There is a flow diagram at the end of the power point that gives key events about hyperinflation.

Gap fill sheets that can be used as a starter to recap previous lessons or can be printed and stapled together to be used as revision material/homework. There are also some simplified timelines included as well.

A selection of sheets that get students to recap and fill in key points and sections for each time period. There are some recap sheets to go with these as well. I usually do a lesson where students have to sit on a group of tables and work together on their weakest topic. Print on A3

This lesson introduces students to key themes in Medieval Europe. Students work in groups investigating warfare, religion, towns, medicine and law and order. There is a GCSE styled question, with sentence starter for less able, challenge tasks to stretch the top end. There is a model answer as well where students can either assess and use to edit their work. The lesson also has a literacy focus where students have to correct literacy mistakes in the model paragraph.

This lesson get students to think about causation and why William won at the Battle of Hastings. The main task is a card sort where students first put events in chronological order then attempt to make a diamond nine. Deciding which factors were most important. There is a interactive plenary or afl task included. There is a GCSE styled question with a writing frame to help those who struggle.

Aimed at Year 8: This lesson is an interactive lesson that gets students to investigate the Victorian Home. The lesson gets students to choose a room by clicking on parts of the house and its takes them inside the room with pictures and information. This works work in a computer room where students can make their way through it at their own pace. However, I’ve done it in a normal classroom and its worked just as well. There is a worksheet for them to complete, though many in my class made notes on their own. There is also a writing frame for the question at the end for those that need help with writing.

A lesson that look at the significance of the Roman’s students investigate Roman public health, government, roads, and treatment of the Celts. This is combined by completing a star diagram with a mixture of Christine Counsel’s categories of significance. There is a writing frame for a GCSE styles question.

This lesson aims to get Year sevens thinking about sources and their provenance. Students use the card sort to work out the story of the bayeux tapestry and to then work out from the source how we know it supports William. The aim of the lesson is to be able to answer a GCSE source question. There is a writing frame included for those who need help with writing.

A number of Key words for AQA France in Revolution. All the key words have images to help prompt students. These are great for revision. I print them so that 8 are on 1 page so they are smaller. Then laminate Following tasks can be completed with them: - Students have to define key words given to them - Students have to group key words that link together -Students can write definitions on the back and test each other. - Give a table the whole pack and time them whilst sorting them into groups of defining them. - Students create a ven diagram and group the words that are to do with each war and words that are to do with both.

This lesson looks at the aftermath of the Terror, and how the Thermidorian Reaction, White terror and uprisings impacted France. Students compare how far France changed. The lesson includes an A-Level practice question with some sentence starters to help students plan their answers. This lesson forms part of a SOW for A Level AQA France in Revolution 1774- 1815

This lesson looks at analyzing the Anglo-Saxon chronicle about Williams reign. Students print out the text students annotate and colour code the source with modeled examples. Followed up with a GCSE styled question with sentence starters and a model answer.

These sheets are handed out when setting homework and students choose one that they are going to complete. Each version of takeaway homework has some different tasks so I use different ones every so often to give students a range. I have a homework loyalty card so students know if they just the harder choices they get more stamps, with a completed card earning them a reward e.g phone call home. This worked really well to push students to challenge themselves. For the Pizza one I print out all the slices cut and laminate. I then went to local pizza chain and asked for a clean empty box and then placed them all in there. When setting homework students took a slice to do. The Starbooks version has a downloaded font so might not appear on the word document so a PDF is included which will have the chalk text effect.

This is the second lesson in the Norman Conquest scheme of work. Students read out the speeches (written in the previous lesson) to teach others about the four kings. There is an interactive poll for the lesson where students vote for the best claimant after the speeches to really create a NEXT factor experience. Once they have filled in either of the differentiated sheets students then have a go at a GCSE styled question with a writing frame with for weaker students. There is a Homework task included about creating a social media account for one of the claimants, there is a worksheet if students need help.

This lesson looks at why people joint the the crusades. Students work around the speech of Pope Urban and evaluate its usefulness. Students also complete a card sort. Lesson include sentences starters and modeled work for less able. There is also challenge tasks to stretch students.

A range of music inspired timers. Each timer starts a concert in a specific genre of music. These can be used to time hot seating and quick fire questioning. These allow the class to be put into a bit of pressure and competition between students. Have used a rang of these timers in class to engage students and keep their focus till the end of the lesson. Place a specific song in the power point to match the genre for the full immersion.

137 Key words based on the Elizabethan England topic. All the key words have images to help prompt students. These are great for revision. I print them so that 8 are on 1 page so they are smaller. Then laminate Following tasks can be completed with them: - Students have to define key words given to them - Students have to group key words that link together -Students can write definitions on the back and test each other. - Give a table the whole pack and time them whilst sorting them into groups of defining them. - Creating a timeline of key events and people

A lesson aimed at a high ability year 8 class. This looks at whether Louis was to blame for the downfall of the Bourbon monarchy. Students look at the events that faced Louis and how they would react then they find out what Louis himself did and the consequences. Students throughout should be questioned about why they would make the choices. Then why was Louis choice a mistake or did he have any other options. You should try and push for a balanced picture of Louis as much as possible. Then students should discuss what their verdict of Louis is. Was he stupid, naive or just a disaster of a king? This lesson comes with challenge tasks and a homework task (though i used this for by less able students in the lesson as well). This lesson is very much a narrative lesson. Get students to read the information.

A great way to end a lesson. Split the class into two teams then either ask questions to the class and which ever team answer gets to attack the other person. The first to three attacks win. Each attack is animated and with sound affects. All year groups have loved this. I’ve also made it into a debate battle where teams aim to out debate each other with a change to attack the other.

A number of Key words for A2 AQA France in Revolution. All the key words have images to help prompt students. These are great for revision. I print them so that 8 are on 1 page so they are smaller. Then laminate Following tasks can be completed with them: - Students have to define key words given to them - Students have to group key words that link together -Students can write definitions on the back and test each other. - Give a table the whole pack and time them whilst sorting them into groups of defining them. - Students create a ven diagram and group the words that are to do with each war and words that are to do with both.