A fun lesson on Edward the confessor that will get students engaged and up and off their feet! This lesson is designed to be taught in advance of the 3 contenders/Battle of Hastings lessons. Blockbuster game included as well as differentiated worksheets. This lesson has proved popular in the past with over 1000 downloads when offered for free for 12 months.

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.

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 devised for the purpose of giving the new Y6's on transition week a taste of the model and structure of history lessons. There is plenty emphasis on engagement and routine. AFL activities are incorporated into the lesson as are carousel activities, people bingo, sound clips and video links for engaging starters. Resources are included at the bottom of the powerpoint and a set of teacher instructions are also included at the top. Also the instructions & resources for creating your witch tabards are included. The lesson follows the 4 part lesson strategy and incorporates familiar icons used on all my lessons which I have embedded within all department lessons. Students engage in the lessons much more as they appear tidier, more fun and engaging.

This resource is designed as an introductory lesson to life in 1066 (prior to your hastings lessons) to help Y7 students understand the differences between medieval england and england today. There is a literacy focus to the lesson and a differentiated worksheet is attached. A must have if following my Y7 SOW.

This lesson is designed as an introductory lesson for Y7 students into the topic of William the Conqueror. This is the first of a sequence of lessons I have planned as is aimed at introducing historical/topic language to students.

Enclosed in the bundle is a Jack the Ripper mini scheme of work (4 lessons). Next year I am intending to enhance this and make it into 6 lessons (jacks letters & source skills). Exam technique practiced is for the new spec (9 - 1) GCSE, AQA Paper 1 style questions. Lessons include the following: Lesson 1 - Introduction/Keywords/Literacy focus Lesson 2: Victim profiles Lesson 3: Suspects & exam technique 12 mark Lesson 4: Why couldn’t JTR be caught & exam technique 8 mark All resources are produced to a high quality and attention to detail has been paid. Lessons follow the 4 part structure and follows the same consistency as my other lessons using familiar icons etc. Audio clips, video links etc are all embedded. This is designed and has been taught to both Y7 &8 and has been their favorite lessons all year!

This is the third lesson in my SOW for Y7 which introduces students to the 4 key areas of life in 1066 and (monarchy/religion/the people/law and order) and focuses on improving literacy skills (PEE paragraphs) in history using clear and engaging scaffolds. The lesson is ideal for paired/group work and was originally planned for a mixed ability group.

Lesson 5 in my SOW - one of my favourite lessons to teach because they students have so much fun! This lesson is as engaging as you choose to make it - LAP adaptions of the resources have been included and this lesson was originally designed and taught at mixed ability students. Paired work/group discussion/ diamond 9/ strengths and weaknesses & literacy all incorporated!PLUS x factor music clips embedded and attached the the folder. All you need now is a cardboard crown!!!

This resource has been created for the new AQA Spec. Paper 1: Section A: Period Study: America, 1920-73. The lesson provides an overview of the course (amend to suit the topic choices you have made). Its a nice way to gauge prior knowledge, get students to get a feel for the USA as the majority of their studying at KS3 will have been within Europe. This covers the basics of the 2 leading US political parties. The role of the US government. Intro to 4 mark questions ( for the new spec) with peer assessment of a new style mark scheme. Lesson resources are included with lesson ppt at the correct points of use. They are on hidden slides.

This lesson is designed to look at the aftermath of the Battle of Hastings and explore the reasons why William of Normandy won at the Battle of Hastings. Again lessons have been differentiated to suit mixed ability and differentiated resources are incorporated within the pack.

This lesson has been designed to cover the 3 main events of the Civil Rights Campaign in the 1950s. Brown vs Board of Education 1954 Montgomery Bus Boycott 1956 Little Rock 9 1957. The focus is mainly on whether each even could be considered a success or not towards the civil rights campaign. The exam technique focus for this lesson is on good conclusions to 12 mark questions. This is designed for AQA GCSE exam technique but can easily be adapted. All worksheets/info sheets included. An excellent resource for both new learning or revision.

This resource has been created for the new AQA Spec. Paper 1: Section A: Period Study: America, 1920-73. The lesson is designed to be taught over 2 hours. This lesson covers the economic boom and looks at the main causes, exploring how and why the 1920s in the USA was considered a period of prosperity. The lesson covers exam technique for 8 & 12 marks with mark schemes and peer assessment. This lesson provides both HAP & LAP information resources. Fantastically produced, detailed resources. Links to videos to watch and Teacher Notes included.

The attached resources offer detailed content revision covering: The US government & its political parties Economic Boom Farmers Other Industries who didn’t benefit In addition is a detailed knowledge test for the first unit. Lesson is designed for the new AQA (2016 start) SOW. USA 1920 - 73.

The first 6 lessons on the 1066 Hastings SOW. 1) Keywords 2) Who were the British? 3) Life in 1066. 4) Edward the Confessor. 5) 3 Contenders to the throne in 1066. 6) King Harold Godwinsons' problems. Please note these are all sold individually in my shop but are reduced for bulk purchase. This is 3 weeks worth of lessons! Save yourself some work. As per usual all resources produced to an outstanding quality.

This resource has been created for the new AQA Spec. Paper 1: Section A: Period Study: America, 1920-73. The lesson is designed to be taught over 2 lessons. This lesson covers the roaring 1920s and looks at the different social causes of the economic boom, exploring how and why the 1920s in the USA was considered a period of excitement and social prosperity. The lesson covers exam technique for 4 & 8 mark questions with mark schemes and peer assessment. This lesson provides resources for HAP/MAP students which can easily be adapted to suit. Fantastically produced, detailed resources. Links to videos to watch.

This resource has been created for the new AQA Spec. Paper 1: Section A: Period Study: America, 1920-73. This lesson covers life for Native American Indians as one of the people who didn’t benefit from the 1920s/US treatment of immigrants. The lesson covers exam technique and practice for 4 & 8 mark questions with mark schemes and peer assessment. Fantastically produced, detailed resources. Links to videos to watch.

Lesson on Sacco & Vanzetti. Looking at guilty or not guilty in order to obtain information about the case and allow students to understand the unfairness/prejudice against S&V based on their political beliefs and nationality. The lesson includes new exam technique from AQA Paper 1D (new spec) Videos included 8 Mark Exam practice Revision of the topic (with video links included)

This lesson looks at who Elizabeth I was and the ways in which she wanted herself to be viewed by her public. Students get to decode hidden messages in Elizabethan portraits. As always the lesson is presented in an excellent way and designed for maximum student engagement.