Resources for Teaching the Black Death at KS3 Can be amended for teaching KS4 as well. Includes a range of resources and activities including a worksheet to go with the FIlthy cities episode on London, a card sort and retrieval exercises as well as an assessment for KS3.

Edexcel GCSE Anglo Saxons and Norman England although can be used for other specs and adapted up for ALevel. Lesson on Revolt of the Norman Earls 1075 For GCSE Anglo Saxon and Norman England This lesson has all resources needed for teaching students about the Revolt of the Earls in 1075- ideally using the textbooks but all info is on slides if you don’t have them!

This lesson looks at how powerful the Anglo Saxon King was in comparison to their Earls with a focus on Earl Godwin and the crisis between him and Edward the Confessor. Lesson includes all information and resources- evaluating how powerful the King was in Anglo Saxon England. Made for Edexcel GCSE course but can be adapted for other boards or used for KS3.

Edecxel GCSE History- the Harrying of the North but can easily be adapted to any exam board by changing the exam questions William’s reasons for the Harrying of the North and a 16 mark planning question on this. Looking at the Short and Long term impact of the Harrying of the North- colour code exercise. Includes everything you need, no need for a textbook.

This is a long/ detailed lesson on Anglo Saxon society. Includes information about the Anglo Saxon Church, Trade, Festivals and the differences between villages and Burhs/ Towns. Local government- Shire Reeves etc Also includes detailed activities on Crime and Punishment- the Hue and Cry and Trials by Fire etc. Match up Crime to punishment Also a retrieval pyramid on Anglo Saxon England so far. My lesson 3 on this topic.

Edexcel GCSE Lesson on the Battles of Fulford Gate and Stamford Bridge Fully resourced powerpoint, worksheets for the BBC teach videos which I have removed due to Copyright laws but they can be viewed you youtube :)

Full lesson on Battle of Hastings- uses the Battlefield Britain clip which there is a link to but also includes plenty of information as a stand alone resource includes diagrams, colour code and exam question/ example answer (16 marks) For the Edexcel specification GCSE although can be adapted to others Why did William win the Battle of Hastings? Includes a grade 9 and a grade 5 model answer

Edexcel GCSE History Anglo Saxons and Normans Can be used for other specifications Complete lesson with essay questions looking at the Maintenance of Royal Power and Control in England under William I. Includes all information needed- although it refers to textbook pages all the info is on the slides.

This powerpoint has a bunch of go to templates which you can amend for your subject- I have used History examples throughout for Edexcel GCSE History 9-1 Medicine through time but obviously it can be used for any topics/ subjects/ key stages. A great way to get students to revisit prior learning with little effort from you and once they’re made- they’re made! Includes: Retrieval grid Post it notes has it stuck? Two truths and a lie- can you spot the lie? Thinking quilts- match to topics/ time periods Highligher heads Can easily be adapted to use in English Lit, Geography, Business, Ethics, Science, Music etc :)

GCSE lesson Edexcel History can be used for different exam boards. Claimants to the Throne 1066 Includes: Retrieval quiz Anglo Saxon England Bayeaux Tapestry thinking task Mini whiteboard plenary Colour code plenary/ homework

This is designed for KS3 looking at life of Eleanor of Aquitaine- her strengths as a ruler and why she deserved to be remembered. It is important to not see medieval women as passive, dutiful wives and partners nor victims but to present them as they really were- fierce, resilient, intelligent and powerful.

This lesson is designed for KS3 but can also be used for Primary school or as an intro for KS4. This lesson is about Edward VI reign and impact of his short reign focused mainly on his reformation of the Church of England. This is part of my unit of work on the Tudors so if you want a bargain download the whole unit instead which has over 8 hours of learning for just £5. Suitable for non-specialists.

Detailed flashcards to assist with revision for Russia 1894-1905. These flashcards are focused on the problems in Russia 1894-1905, growth of political opposition and the causes of the 1905 Revolution. Created for ALevel OCR course (Unit group 2). 15 ready made flashcards which can be printed, folded over and used for students of all abilities. Can be highlighted and annotated or edited if you wanted to add more. In word document format.

Very detailed course guide for OCR Russia 1894-1941 Can be used also for AQA/ Edexcel but will need adapting Includes : ALevel expectations Glossary of key terms for students to fill in Key Individuals Key Political Opposition to the Tsar Comprehensive topic check list to RAG Key words again at the end to RAG Past paper question list Exam tips

A thinking quilt and who is who match up quiz for the Anglo-Saxons/ Normans GCSE. Edited to include topic check list for the unit

This is a KS3 lesson for Y7/8 and has quite a high challenge/ stretch and challenge for more able pupils. It follows on from my lesson on Henry VII and his problems and solutions and is best used with the attached glossary of key terms. It also addresses many of the misconceptions about Henry as a fat tyrannical ruler that we know he became later in his reign and looks at the optimism of a young Renaissance Prince- handsome and youthful in stark contrast to his father,

This lesson is for KS3 but could be used for KS4 too- a look at the women in Henry VIII life from a new perspective- their own talents and merits rather than viewing them in Henry VIII shadow. Also addresses popular myths and misconceptions about his wives. Includes full powerpoint, information sheets and a video clip to evaluate how sufficient/ accurate horrible histories is.

Game designed to teach pupils all about life in a medieval village for peasants. Could they survive the Black Death? Failed harvest and famine? The abolishment of Holy Feast days?! This is a fun way to bring to life a topic which can be a little dry. Good for contextual understanding of life in medieval England/ Life of a Peasant Villager.

Interpretations of Henry VIII- was he a Tyrant or Renaissance Prince? This lesson is designed for KS3 but is quite challenging so could be used for GCSE. I also have a whole unit of work on the Tudor monarchs for £15 which includes 10 lessons – plenty of high challenge and retrieval. You may want to buy that rather than individual lessons :)

OCR History Rebellion and Disorder against the Tudors 1485-1603 epic quiz I made for revision. Several rounds for revision of key terms, key facts and key individuals. Answers included