All of my resources have been used in my own classroom. My resources are designed to be easy to use and understand by anyone. I use a student friendly font and backgrounds designed to reduce glare so that all students can access the materials.
All of my resources have been used in my own classroom. My resources are designed to be easy to use and understand by anyone. I use a student friendly font and backgrounds designed to reduce glare so that all students can access the materials.
Students look at the notion of Nazi culture and use buildings to explore Hitler's grand plans. Lesson plan and resources supplied. Comments are appreciated.
Students use maps and sources to explore the damage caused to Brighton during WWII. Works best if this is used as a local study but could be used up and down the country. Comments are appreciated.
Students explore the architecture of Brighton and Hove. As a city with a rich cultural heritage the buildings give students a lot to talk about. Comments are appreciated.
Use these sheets to help students understand how to write more effectively. These can be blown up for display or provided to students as A4 sheets. I provide students with access to laminated copies inside a literacy drawer. Some of my other literacy resources could be used to provide further support. Images and clipart used in line with Microsoft policy. Comments are appreciated.
This lesson focuses on Henry VII’s reign. In particular it explores the context by examining the causes of the Wars of the Roses. It has been planned for the AQA History A-level 1C which explores the Tudors: England, 1485-1603.
The resources are designed for one lesson lasting one hour. My students all have their own copies of Tillbrook’s The Tudors: England 1485-1603 by Oxford University Press, this is sometimes referred to.
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A number of editiable resources which can be used as displays around your classroom or school. These are all editable so you can make them fit into your own learning environment. Use these to demonstrate level journeys and Bloom’s to staff and students. All images acquired through a search engine filterted to images with a creative commons license. Other images used in line with Microsoft clipart policy.
This resource contains two homework projects which can be provided to KS3 students for the subject of history. There’s different activities designed to encourage students to engage in independent research. The two topics covered here are Civil Rights in the USA and the British Empire. Level descriptors are provided for teacher and/or peer/self assessment. Images acquired through a search engine filtered to “labelled for re-use”.
In this lesson students take on the role as advisors to the government. They assess the issues which are caused by war and begin to suggest solutions. Lesson plan included and audio clips as required. Comments are appreciated.
In this lesson students explore the revolutionary ideals during the Glorious revolution which helped to establish the foundations of constitutional monarchy. This lesson is best support the the Edexcel Pearson book covering Conflict Revolution and Settlement. All resources provided for a hour long lesson. Comments are appreciated. All images acquired through a search engine filtered to 'labelled for re-use'.
This Tarsia puzzle covers the theme of Henry VIII's early reign. It was designed for KS3 students but could be applied to GCSE specs. Great activity for a no pen day!
A Tarsia puzzle requires students to match up sides of triangles to form a hexagonal shape. They are brilliant for revision and get students to think hard. I use these at the starts of ends of lessons and they can take 10-20 minutes depending on your class's confidence in the material. All materials are provided here including student instructions, student puzzle pieces and teacher answers. All images have been acquired through a search engine filtered to labelled for re-use. Enjoy!
This Tarsia puzzle covers the broad theme of 1066. This includes the reason why people were push and pulled to England up to the Battle of Hastings. I made this tarsia to allow students to revise a classic Battle of Hastings assessment. Could be used for GCSE specs if required.
A Tarsia puzzle requires students to match up sides of triangles to form a hexagonal shape. They are brilliant for revision and get students to think hard. I use these at the starts of ends of lessons and they can take 10-20 minutes depending on your class's confidence in the material. All materials are provided here including student instructions, student puzzle pieces and teacher answers. All images have been acquired through a search engine filtered to labelled for re-use. Enjoy!
In this lesson students explore interpretations of Marie Antoinette in order to test if the Queen was more than a lover of cakes and gambling. Students test a film representation and use cards to futher unpick her character. All resources that are required for an hour's lesson are provided. Images acquired through a search engine filtered to "labelled for resuse".
In this lesson students research different methods of commemorating the slave trade and abolition before designing their own. A marketplace type activity develops student understanding and planning sheets are provided to support. Great for a last lesson within a scheme of work on the Slave Trade or for Black History Month. All images acquired through a search engine filterted to images with a creative commons license. Other images used in line with Microsoft clipart policy.
In this lesson students explore some of the big issues that affect our world today. Students are encouraging to think about what wealthy countries can do to support and tackle these issues such as: child soldiers, modern slavery and torture. After exploring some of the issues students are encouraged to design a campaign in order to raise awareness. I have attached some example work in a photograph here. Great for the end of term or form time! Pictures acquired through a search engine filtered to "labelled for re-use". Enjoy!
In this lesson students explore the significance of the Act of Settlement, The Bill of Rights and the Magna Carta. Comparisons are drawn in order to gauge the impact of these events. All resources provided for a hour's lesson. This was taught to Y12 as part of Edexcel's Conflict, Revolution and Settlement course. Comments are appreciated. All images were acquired through a search engine filtered to "labelled for re-use".
In this lesson students begin to explore the nature of warfare and medical conditions in World War One. They consider a piece of fictional text as a representation and then use a video clip and information to develop their contextual understanding. Excellent for old and new spec Edexcel. Images were acquired through a search engine filtered to "labelled for re-use".
These two information leaflets have been designed to provide both parents and students with an understanding of what is expected from history GCSE and A-level. These have been designed for my current specification but you could easily swap modules out if yours differ. Images acquired through a search engine filtered to "labelled for re-use".
This homework was designed for students to complete before Y12 or just at the start. It complements Edexcel's Paper 1: Conflict, Revolution and Settlement. There are lots of tasks here to keep them busy which will help to develop their contextual understanding before beginning the course. Images have been acquired through a search engine filtered to "labelled for re-use".
In this lesson students explore the different types of environment in which the people of the Middle East region settled. They consider the challenges and opportunities associated with coastal, oasis and desert environments. This lesson was designed for a Social Studies class in the UAE but could easily used for geography. All images acquired through a search engine filtered to labelled for reuse.
