A well presented lesson on the Mystery of the Princes in the tower created for KS3 history students on Microsoft Powerpoint A little about the lesson Using primary and secondary source evidence, students work in pairs to investigate the mystery of the 2 princes in the tower using sources to decide who was the most likely murderer of the boys/ who had the most to gain from their disappearance. Or even if the boys were murdered at all?! This is a good introduction to the Tudors and learning about the character of Henry VII and the problems the Tudors faced with security to their throne. Alternatively, this is a more challenging lesson for students to practice their historical skills of source evidence on for a skills based lesson as students are guided to consider the provenance of a source in addition to its strengths and weaknesses when making decisions. Whats included? A whole 1 hour lesson powerpoint is included (there are teacher notes under most slides). Student worksheets/resources are included in hidden slides in the relevant points of the presentation and also as an additional Powerpoint for ease of printing. If you enjoyed this lesson, please review and check out my other lessons in this scheme of work on the Tudors Check out my other history skills lessons on: Bias, Fact and Opinion

This assembly resource has been created with KS3 and KS4 secondary students in mind to be delivered on Holocaust Memorial Day (27th January). This resource has been created on Microsoft Powerpoint Teacher Notes have been added to the notes section underneath each relevant slide on the Powerpoint to support with the delivery of the content. I am a history teacher and the content of this assembly resource is an extension of a type of activity that I would deliver to my history students when teaching the holocaust. This assembly resource offers a brief exploration using skills of inference of a historical artefact and relies upon student contributions through teacher questionning. A link to a Youtube video has been provided as part of this resource (please ensure you have access to youtube prior to use) This resource also makes reference to the 2024 Holocaust Memorial Day theme of ‘Fragility of Freedom’. The utmost care has been taken to ensure this resource has been created with the utmost respect to the victims of the holocaust and to ensure that students have the opportunity to connect and empathise to the human beings to whom the attrocities of the holocaust were committed. There a no images or corpses in this resource - however the murder of victims is discussed. I really hope you enjoy delivering this assembly and that your students find it engaging and valuable. If you are able to leave a review once you have taught it, I would be really grateful. Teaching Holocaust in history? Check out lessons from my scheme of work! Lesson 1: Ordinary Things Lesson 2: Challenging stereotypes

A well presented lesson on the defensive features of Medieval castles created for KS3 history students on Microsoft Powerpoint A little about the lesson Students are encouraged to design their own castle and its defences. Students are provided with a king-sized budget and challenged to research and to buy the latest medieval castle defences. Students must therefore consider effectiveness against budget. When considering castle defences students are challenged to use prior knowledge on the most effective and damaging methods of attack. This is a lesson that excites students and really engages them in their learning. Take it a step further and challenge groups to ‘duel off’ against each others castles. Whats included? A whole 1 hour lesson powerpoint is included (there are teacher notes also under some slides). Student worksheets/resources are included in hidden slides in the relevant points of the presentation and also as an additional Powerpoint for ease of printing. Homework, Learning Objectives and outcomes have also been completed in this resource, however, they can easily be tweaked to suit the needs and ability of your classes. Keep an eye out for more new and updated lessons in my store and my weekly tutor time quizzes! If you enjoyed this lesson, please review and check out my other lessons in this scheme of work looking at ‘How did William keep control of England after 1066’? Motte & Bailey castles Stone keep castles Attacking a castle The Feudal System Harrying of the North

This lesson has been created for KS3 secondary history students and covers the End of WW1. This lesson has been created on Microsoft Powerpoint and has an optional accompanying Word Document for students to record their answers on. Additional resources have been created on Powerpoint and Teacher Notes & Answers have been added to the notes section of each relevant slide on the Powerpoint. This resource is a group activity. Students are engaged in a relay race against time and other groups to retrieve the information as to how and why the First World War ended in 1918. Students will identify events and turning points that resulted in victory for for the allies and more importantly, why Germany lost the war. This lesson includes exam technique (AQA 4 mark question) to consolidate learning and an optional 8 mark question which students can complete for homework. I really hope you enjoy teaching this lesson as much as I do! If you are able to leave a review once you have taught it, I would be really grateful.

This lesson has been created for KS3 students and covers life in inventions of new technology for the textiles industry in the Industrial Revolution. The purpose of the lesson is to get students to investigate new technologies invented to develop the textile industry from the domestic industry through to the factory industry in the 18th Century. Student are then to consider the significance of each invention and in what way they sped up the Industrial Revolution. The lesson offers an opportunity for group work when exploring the different inventions and the inventors developed during the 18th Century. Youtube video links have been offered under each handout slide if you choose to create QR codes linked to the URLs so that students can view each invention working. Exam technique is also practiced in this lesson in the format of a 4 mark question. All accompanying resources are included in Microsoft Powerpoint format and suggested learning outcomes provided with space for you to add your own accompanying grades. I have taught this lesson to all Y7, Y8 and Y9 depending on where Industrial Revolution falls in the schemes of work. I really hope you enjoy teaching this lesson as much as I do!

This lesson has been created for KS3 students and covers life in Medieval England. The purpose of the lesson is to get students to consider how life could be viewed as both healthy and unhealthy in Medieval England using source statements. Students initially search for Medieval public health features within a ‘Wheres Wally style activity’. Students then plot on a living graph using statements to guide them in pairs. Finally students apply their learning by writing a section of a 12 mark style question (AQA) using the sentence scaffolds provided to coach pupils into using accurate exam technique. All accompanying resources included and suggested learning outcomes provided with space for you to add your own accompanying grades. I teach this lesson in full to my higher ability Y7 students (and reduce the number of statements to differentiate for my lower ability students). I have been graded ‘Outstanding’ in observation with this lesson also. I really hope you enjoy teaching this lesson as much as I do!

This lesson explores 8 different types of weaponry used by soldiers/armies during WW1. Students will discover how each was weapon was used and, explore the pros and cons of each and make justified conclusions of the effectiveness of these weapons. The lesson also allows student the opportunity to practice exam style PEEL paragraphs as well as looking at the Time, Author, Purpose, Place of sources as per the new exam spec (AQA). There is more than enough content in this pack to cover more than one lessons and resources can easily be adapted to make simpler for lower ability students. All worksheet/additional student materials are on the second resource ppt and also on hidden slides in the master ppt.

A well presented lesson on the 1066 Battle of Hastings in the run up to the penultimate lesson of the Battle of Hastings created for KS3 history students on Microsoft Powerpoint A little about the lesson Students explore the Battle of Hastings between two of the contenders Harold Godwinson and Duke William of Normandy. Students uncover the sequence of events during the battle, they encounter a codebreaker task and look at some of the imagery of the Bayeux tapestry. Students consider advantages and disadvantages of each army throughout the lesson. Students then apply their learning to a written exam technique task. Students are guided into answering an exam style question (AQA 8 mark question) with scaffolded sentence and a mark scheme for self assessment to help them begin to understand the requirements for GCSE style questions from an early stage. This can easily be tweaked, however, to tailor the resource to your exam board. Whats included? A whole 1 hour lesson powerpoint is included (there are teacher notes also under some slides). Student worksheets/resources are included in hidden slides in the relevant points of the presentation and also as an additional Powerpoint for ease of printing. Homework, Learning Objectives and outcomes have also been completed in this resource, however, they can easily be tweaked to suit the needs and ability of your classes. It is very likely this lesson will take beyond an hour to complete depending on the ability of the class and how long is spent on each task. Keep an eye out for more new and updated lessons in my store and my weekly tutor time quizzes! If you enjoyed this lesson, please review and check out my other lessons in this scheme of work looking at the Norman conquest 1066 Edward the confessor Who should be king? Harold Godwinson’s problems The Battle of Stamford Bridge The Battle of Hastings Why did William win? The problems of William in 1066

Included within this resource is 2x consecutive lessons looking at recruitment and propaganda aimed at KS3 students studying World War one. The content however is good for students studying this topic at GCSE. Source analysis of recruitment posters, extended writing practice and exam style questions make up the tasks in this pack. Resources are included in hidden slides at the end of the ppt as well as in separate documents.

This lesson has been created for KS3 history students and covers the key historical skills of bias, fact and opinion. The purpose of the lesson is to get students to identify and understand bias, fact and opinion and how it can be applied and affect our understanding of history. This resource has been created in Microsoft PPT and all accompanying student worksheets and aids have been included and created also on Microsoft PPT and Microsoft Word. This resource has been designed to be taught over the course of a one hour lesson and has been designed for the history curriculum, however, the activities are focusing more on skills and applying them rather than historical content so could be applied to other subjects requiring the same skill sets. Activities include keyword match, paired work and peer assessment, biased fictional writing, seek and find fact and opinion activities and a linking activity. Please check out the teacher notes underneath the powerpoint slides for any additional information/ suggestions. Also some of the slides require you to be in full presenter mode in PPT in order for the animations to work for marking answers/ individual statement activity. I really hope you enjoy teaching this lesson as much as I do! If you are able to, please review! Check out my evidence skills based lesson on the Mystery of the Princes in the Tower here

This lesson looks at the origins of the Cold war and compares the opposing ideologies of capitalism vs communism. As always new AQA exam technique (4 mark source comparison question) is included.

A well presented lesson on the ways and effectiveness of attacking castles in Medieval times. Students are engaged through detailed resources. I would recommend printing out on A3/in colour and laminating resources for re-use. MAP/HAP worksheet included and colour coded to suit. This could easily be adapted further for LAP students to access.

This lesson details the progression from Motte and Bailey Castles to Stone Keep Castles in Medieval Britain. The lesson contains a 4 mark describe question to reflect on prior learning. The content covers the structure and features of stone keep castle and then looks further (through means of a carousel activity) advantages and disadvantages of stone keep castles. This would lead well to insert a Paper 1 ‘Interpretations Q’ for the new Spec AQA paper.

A well presented lesson with accompanying student worksheets on Motte and Bailey castles created for KS3 history students on Microsoft Powerpoint A little about the lesson This lesson focuses on the first castles that were built in England following William the Conquerors success at the Battle of Hastings in 1066. Not only does it look at the features of Motte and Bailey castles but it also looks at the strengths and weaknesses of these castles and students begin to consider how they were used to help William establish control of England. Whats included? A whole 1 hour lesson powerpoint is included (there are teacher notes also under some slides). Student worksheets/resources are included in hidden slides in the relevant points of the presentation and also as an additional Powerpoint for ease of printing. ‘Big Picture’ question, Keywords, Learning objectives and Learning Outcomes have also been completed in this resource, however, they can easily be tweaked to suit the needs and ability of your classes. Keep an eye out for more new and updated lessons in my store and my weekly tutor time quizzes! If you enjoyed this lesson, please review and take a look at some of the other lessons that look at they key question ‘How did William keep control of England after 1066?’ Stone Keep Castles Attacking a Castle Defending a Castle Fuedal System Harrying of the North

A Remembrance Day resource created for teachers to share with tutor groups student assemblies or to be used for a one off lesson with your secondary KS3 and KS4 students. Included in this Microsoft Powerpoint resource is a teacher-led powerpoint presentation on Remembrance Day with optional links to Youtube videos to enhance the learning. In addition to the teacher led presentation on Remembrance Day and how we celebrate it, there are also three fully resourced student activities (with answers for teachers or for students to self assess) which include a codebreaker activity, a cloze activity worksheet and a mini 10 question quiz. I really hope your students enjoy this lesson for Remembrance. If you get the opportunity, please review!

This lesson has been created for KS3 students and covers the transatlantic triangular trade route for the topic of Slavery. The purpose of the lesson is for students to learn who was involved in slavery transactions, and how it was set up to work. Student are then to begin to consider why it was possible for this to work the way in which it did. Who were the enablers? The lesson offers an opportunity for fun paired work when exploring the transatlantic trade triangle. Individual tasks include exam technique in the format of a 4 mark ‘describe’ question in addition to other tasks. All accompanying resources are included in Microsoft PowerPoint format and suggested learning outcomes provided with space for you to add your own accompanying grades. Additionally, I have provided instructions and advice in the format of ‘Teacher notes’ underneath each slide, to view these you need to come out of full screen mode. I have taught this lesson to both Y8 and Y9 depending on where Slavery falls in the schemes of work. I really hope you enjoy teaching this lesson as much as I do! Check out more of my lessons on slavery in my Tes shop: Lesson 1: Introduction and keywords Lesson 3: Slave capture Lesson 4: The Middle Passage Lesson 5: Slave auction

This lesson has been created with KS3 secondary history students in mind and is the first lesson in my Holocaust unit of work. This lesson has been created on Microsoft Powerpoint and the accompanying student handout and worksheet has been created on Powerpoint also. . Teacher Notes & Answers have been added to the notes section underneath each relevant slide on the Powerpoint. This resource slowly introduces students to the topic of the Holocaust using skills of inference on a historical artefact and through controlled classroom discussion. Students work on a single historical artefact individually/in pairs/as a class - whichever you feel suits your class best and build a picture of a person - they then have this put into greater perspective for them. The utmost care has been taken to ensure this resource has been created with the utmost respect to the victims of the holocaust and to ensure that students have the opportunity to connect and empathise to the human beings to whom the attrocities of the holocaust were committed. There a no images or corpses in this resource - however the murder of victims is discussed. This lesson includes suggested learning objectives and outcomes and has been designed to be taught over the course of one hour. I really hope you enjoy teaching this lesson as much as I do! If you are able to leave a review once you have taught it, I would be really grateful. Looking for more Holocaust resources? Explore more from my shop below Lesson 2: Challenging stereotypes Holocaust Memorial Day Assembly

This lesson is the first in my SOW following William of Normandy’s ascension to the English throne in 1066. The lesson focuses heavily on Williams problems now that he is a foreign ruler in England in 1066 having conquered its people by force. It looks at the problems William may face and gets students to consider their solutions. Students then demonstrate their learning by practicing a 4 mark describe question (New AQA exam technique) Peer assessment can easily be incorporated for efficient marking. Resources are included on an additional ppt slide. Please review!

I made this for a quick fix to fill a lesson at the end of term. Included is a word search/crossword and poster/leaflet activity comprising of Medieval England studied so far by my Y7 groups.

I have quickly put together this resource to commemorate the life of Queen Elizabeth II. The intention of this resource is solely to share and discuss the Queens significant passing with tutor groups using this powerpoint and get students sharing their thoughts and feelings. The powerpoint covers a brief overview of the Queens early life up until her ascension and then looks at some of her successes and achievements as monarch. I have also included a link to CBBC Newsround at the end of the powerpoint as they have currently a video covering the Queens reign and news of her passing. The resource was created with secondary students in mind, however, that is not to say the content is not appropriate for younger audiences - the language may be a little tricky though. I hope this is helpful