Three lessons combined- one is welcome to Y7 History- what is History and Chronology One is context on England in 1066 and what it was like. The other examines claimants to the throne in 1066 and the succession crisis.

KS3 Catch up and retrieval pack of activities on the Black Death.

Simple lesson on reasons for entente powers’ victory in November 1918. Includes a short video task, reading/ highlighting task and a diamond 9 for analysis of reasons for victory. Includes all resources and link to the video.

Another retrieval activity for the Tudor Rebellions OCR ALevel course. This one randomly jumbles words and facts which are linked to the 5 rebellions against Henry VII. Students can colour code them according to which rebellion they are relevant to then as an extension they can try and add more detail about the facts. Eg which places are sites of battles? Which are attempted invasions etc. Answers also included for teachers new to the course or for self-assessment.

KS4 USA Divided Society or KS3 lesson Life for African-Americans Examines the nature of the WASP vs non WASP discrimination in the USA Jim Crow laws and impact considered and the rise and fall of the KKK Includes a video link to the Greenwood Tulsa race massacre in 1921 to show that African-Americans both prospered and suffered. Includes a colour code debate sheet.

Designed for KS3 but can be adapted for KS4 Lesson on reasons for and consequences of prohibition in the USA during 1920s. Includes a colour coding task, sources task and simplified sources for SEND students and analysis of why prohibition failed.

KS3 lesson (can be adapted for KS4) using sources for students to independently investigate life in the trenches and why the casualty rate was so high. -Includes all resources- video clip of Harry Patch describing losing a fellow soldier and the injuries they suffered, sources and guided note taking sheet.

Lesson for GCSE History Weimar and Nazi Germany Edexcel spec but can easily be adapted to any other Germany spec which requires a lesson about the impact of WWI or indeed KS3 History. This is lesson 1 from my unit of work on Weimar Germany 1918-1929 Lesson 1: Intro to topic and WWI Context This lesson examines the impact of WWI on Germany following the Armistice setting context for the German Revolution. Also includes a map of Germany and details of political unrest in 1918. Fully resourced and includes link to youtube video. (History file). Includes a detailed, dual coded learning journey and timeline of Weimar Germany. Note: PNG files are for visual only- the files include fully editable powerpoint and word document files. Please make sure you download all files.

Scholarship lesson based on Historiography of the Causes of WWI and who/ what caused the war- debunking the old fashioned view that Germany was to blame. Complete lesson with all resources including Historian’s views and an SEN version.

Stand alone intro to the Crusades for KS3- the religious and historical significance of Jerusalem to all 3 faiths. Also includes a glossary sheet for key people, key terms etc for the Crusades.

This assembly is based on this year’s theme- reclaiming the Narrative as well as highlighting how easily false narratives have spread. Examines the role of racial bias in the media and politics in the UK and the riots of 2024 as well as the insideous nature of the anti-Haitian rhetoric from some in the USA. Idea is to promote awareness of the danger of misinformation and to encourage students to challenge one sided narratives especially if they are hateful. Includes a house competition which can be amended for your school and a script for the assembly if you need it. Images are for illustrative purposes only. Includes a fully editable powerpoint and word document.

This taster day lesson is for ALevel History. It is largely focused around the Russia course and the February Revolution although we also teach OCR Wars of the Roses and Tudor Rebellions so has info on those too. Includes: careers in History, why people choose History ALevel and some film clips/ trailers as well as a source based activity on the fall of the Romanovs.

5 Glossaries/ Key Individuals sheets -one per time period for the thematic medicine through time course. Medieval Medicine 1250-1500 Renaissance Medicine 1500-1700 Industrial Medicine 1700-1900 Modern Medicine 1900-Present British Sector of the Western Front 1914-1918 All the definitions are pre-printed for students and the words and names are all jumbled at the bottom for them to select and use. Can be the basis for weekly homeworks/ revision tasks and quizzes. These sheets, alongside my other revision resources, have boosted attainment significantly in our cohorts since I introduced them. 11% achieving grade 9 48% achieving grade 7-9 86% achieving grade 4-9

This lesson was designed after completing the UCL course on teaching the Holocaust. It focuses on Pre War Jewish life in Europe and is an introduction to the Holocaust topic. Students cannot necessarily understand the gravity of what was lost in the Holocaust if they do not have a grasp of Jewish life and contribution to life before it. This is a fully resourced lesson, no textbooks required. Includes mindmap template, evidence sheets for group work, maps and a plenary activity designed to examine and discredit antisemitic stereotypes using the content learned in the lesson. Note: Images are for illustration only. Includes fully editable word and powerpoint documents. The sheets to print are the final slides of the powerpoint and the word doc. See slide notes for support in delivering effectively.

This lesson was designed after completing the UCL course on Understanding the Holocaust. This lesson is lesson 2 in my sequence of learning and examines the nature of antisemitic prejudice in Germany as well as escalation of persecution in order for students to better understand how and why having rights taken away is such a dangerous step. Also helps students to understand the nature of Hitler’s dictatorship and why it was so difficult to oppose him. Fully resourced lesson. Includes powerpoint and worksheet (timeline activity). Images are for illustration purposes only. PP and word document are fully editable.

I made this as part of a sequence of lessons after completing the UCL course on Understanding the Holocaust. This lesson examines the different ways people can resist oppression and the creative and brave resistance offered by many Jews and their allies during the Holocaust. Fully resourced lesson includes fully editable powerpoint and worksheets. Images are for illustrative purposes only.

Edexcel GCSE History This lesson examines the ways in which Lanfranc changed the Saxon Church during the Norman conquest and how this enabled William to maintain control. Includes a “go find” activity which can also be used as a carousel with students working on different aspects of the Church. Could also be turned into an investigative commission where Lanfranc sends investigating Norman Archdeacons to report on wrong doings in the Church then writes a report. All info included, no textbook required. Also includes some exam questions and mark schemes/ example answer for 4 marker.

This lesson is focused on why there was a second succession crisis in 1088, why William had a difficult relationship with his son Robert and Bishop Odo. Fully resourced lesson including starter, two main tasks and a plenary/ end of unit summary retrieval Who am I? To test student understanding of key individuals such as Edwin and Morcar, Waltheof, Lanfranc, Roger de Bretuill and Ralph de Gael. Includes a fully detailed worksheet, powerpoint, storyboard template , mini family tree for William (only 3 relevant sons included and Matilda) and fact file on Bishop Odo of Bayeux/ Kent. Also looks at causes of Odo and Robert’s rebellion against William II and why it failed. Exam Board: Edexcel GCSE= can be used for other boards.

This word document is a how to guide on how to answer each of the three question stems for Edexcel GCSE Paper 2 option P4 Superpower Relations in the Cold War It includes breakdowns of how to answer the questions, top tips, past paper examples and a model answer of each type of question. It is to glue into pupil books.

Includes a bundle of A*- Level 6 essays for the OCR Tudor Rebellions course. Useful for new teachers wanting to see outstanding practice or students who are intending to apply to Oxbridge or Russell Group universities. These are packed full of examples of rebellions and thematic writing- comparing and contrasting rebellions throughout. Questions included are all 25 mark thematic essays: Evaluate the view that " Tudor government was never seriously threatened by rebellion". Evaluate the view that “Rebellions led by the Nobility were the most successful” Evaluate the view that “Dynastic rebellions were the most threatening” Assess the reasons why some rebellions attracted more support than others. (Detailed plan with fully written and evaluated arguments)