A great time saver for History teachers delivering the new Edexcel 9-1 spec. This is a model answer for a question on the Cold War unit. These are incredibly useful for getting the students familiar which exam technique and for revision. The questions are: 'Explain two consequences of Khrushchev’s ultimatum' and 'Explain the importance of the Cuban Missile Crisis (1962) for relations between USA and the Soviet Union.'

A great time saver for teachers delivering KS3 History. This is a Scheme of Work on Votes for Women. It encourages students to evaluate why there are different interpretations on the death of Emily Davison. This SOW includes key questions and lesson enquiries as well as possible teaching and learning activities and links to 'Personal Learning Thinking Skills.' It also suggests assessment strategies and differentiation opportunities.

A great time saver for teachers delivering KS3 History Medieval unit. This is a Scheme of Work on the Crusades. It addresses key questions such as: Why did people go on a Crusade? What were the consequences of the Crusades? The activities include card sorts, source work skills, and extended writing. This SOW includes key questions and lesson enquiries as well as possible teaching and learning activities and links to 'Personal Learning Thinking Skills.' It also suggests assessment strategies and differentiation opportunities.

This is a highly useful resource and a real time saver. This is a model answer for the questions on the new specimen paper provided by Edexcel. It includes answers for: Explain two consequences of the Soviet invasion of Afghanistan. Write a narrative account analysing the key events of the Prague Spring. Explain the importance of the Truman Doctrine for the development of the Cold War. Explain the importance of the construction of the Berlin Wall for relations between the USA and the Soviet Union 1961-63. Explain the importance of the Helsinki Agreements for superpower relations.

A great time saver for teachers delivering KS3 History introductory unit. This is a Scheme of Work introduces students to key themes and skills studied in History. Over 4 lessons it focuses on source work skills, getting the students to make inferences from evidence and introduces concepts such as chronology and anachronisms. This SOW includes key questions and lesson enquiries as well as possible teaching and learning activities and links to 'Personal Learning Thinking Skills.' It also suggests assessment strategies and differentiation opportunities.

A great time saver for teachers delivering KS3 History. This is a Scheme of Work on the British Empire. It focuses on interpretations and source work skills, getting the students to make inferences from evidence. This SOW includes key questions and lesson enquiries as well as possible teaching and learning activities and links to 'Personal Learning Thinking Skills.' It also suggests assessment strategies and differentiation opportunities.

A great time saver for teachers delivering KS3 History. This is a Scheme of Work on life in the Middle Ages. It encourages students to compare life for the rich and poor, and country and town. This SOW includes key questions and lesson enquiries as well as possible teaching and learning activities and links to 'Personal Learning Thinking Skills.' It also suggests assessment strategies and differentiation opportunities.

A tried and tested favourite lesson for teachers delivering KS3 History Tudor Unit. This package includes a powerpoint presentation and activities focusing on why Henry VIII wanted power from the Pope, as well as making inferences from a portrait about the kind of king Henry wanted to be. This enables students to evaluate sources to prepare them for an assessment on utility.

A successful lesson for teachers delivering KS3 History Tudor Unit. This package includes a powerpoint presentation and activities focusing on why Henry VIII wanted a divorce. It engages students by getting them to make inferences on sources and explaining why these would pose a problem for Henry. It also includes a fun quiz in the plenary.

A great lesson on the Berlin Wall for KS3 or KS4 History teachers. The main activity is to create a text book page on the Berlin Wall. This allows students to consider the main events and its significance. This includes a PowerPoint for this lesson as well as the activity and a template for less able students.

A great time saver for teachers delivering KS3 History Tudor unit. This is a Scheme of Work on Henry VIII that encourages students to assess why Henry changed the Church in England. Over 4 lessons (and an assessment) it focuses on source work skills, getting the students to make inferences from evidence. This SOW includes key questions and lesson enquiries as well as possible teaching and learning activities and links to 'Personal Learning Thinking Skills.' It also suggests assessment strategies and differentiation opportunities.

A great time saver for teachers delivering KS3 History. This is a Scheme of Work on the First World War that focuses on causation. It encourages students to assess why the war broke out, to prioritise the reasons and justify their argument. This SOW includes key questions and lesson enquiries as well as possible teaching and learning activities and links to 'Personal Learning Thinking Skills.' It also suggests assessment strategies and differentiation opportunities.

A great time saver for teachers delivering KS3 History Castles unit. This is a Scheme of Work that focuses on change and continuity. Over 5 lessons (and an assessment) it covers how William established control, including the Feudal system and the Domesday book before moving onto Castles. This SOW includes key questions and lesson enquiries as well as possible teaching and learning activities and links to 'Personal Learning Thinking Skills.' It also suggests assessment strategies and differentiation opportunities.

A great time saver for teachers delivering KS3 Medieval unit. This is a Scheme of Work on the Black Death and Peasant's Revolt that encourages students to assess and compare their significance. Activities include source work skills, getting the students to make inferences from evidence as well as card sorts and extended writing. This SOW includes key questions and lesson enquiries as well as possible teaching and learning activities and links to 'Personal Learning Thinking Skills.' It also suggests assessment strategies and differentiation opportunities.

A time saver for teachers delivering KS3 History Tudor Unit. This lesson encourages the students to prioritise Henry's problems, justifying their decision before examining how becoming Head of the Church resolved these problems.

An engaging lesson for teachers delivering KS3 History Tudor Unit. This package includes a powerpoint presentation and activities focusing on why there was a reformation in Europe. The main activity is a card sort for students to understand the difference between the Catholic and Protestant Church.

A great time saver for teachers delivering KS3 History. This is a Scheme of Work on Nazi Germany and the Holocaust. It gets students to assess reasons why Hitler got into power, to the Holocaust and how it should be remembered. This SOW includes key questions and lesson enquiries as well as possible teaching and learning activities and links to 'Personal Learning Thinking Skills.' It also suggests assessment strategies and differentiation opportunities.

For teachers delivering Key Stage Three History. This is an extended homework worksheet on the Slave Trade. The students have to research th middle passage and write a diary. It is differentiated three ways: Gifted & Talented, Middle Ability and Low Ability. This resource includes easy to follow steps and links to Personal Learning and Thinking Skills.

A great time saver for teachers delivering KS3 History. This is a Scheme of Work on the world post'45. It focuses on key events within the Cold War such as the Cuban Missile Crisis and the Berlin Wall, as well as bringing students up to the present date by looking at terrorism. This SOW includes key questions and lesson enquiries as well as possible teaching and learning activities and links to 'Personal Learning Thinking Skills.' It also suggests assessment strategies and differentiation opportunities.

A great time saver for teachers delivering KS3 Medieval unit. This is a short Scheme of Work on law and order in Medieval England. This SOW includes key questions and lesson enquiries as well as possible teaching and learning activities and links to 'Personal Learning Thinking Skills.' It also suggests assessment strategies and differentiation opportunities.