A series of 3 lessons introducing students to Mesopotamia and the first civilisation (Sumerians). Activities include looking at the geography of the Middle East, the language used, who lived in Mesopotamia and the different roles they had in society. The third lesson focuses on the significance of early Mesopotamia and examines how we calculate the significance of a historical era/event.

A power point explaining what makes a strong conclusion in History essays. It includes examples, practice questions and hopefully will be useful to add into a lesson focusing on writing skills.

4 lessons on ancient Rome covering the kingdom, republic, emperors and its eventual fall Each power point contains general information, links to articles and/or videos, various activities that are quick but fun, and the occasional creative challenge. (Please note you will need Microsoft Power Point for some of the activities to work). These lessons are suitable for all ages and were created specifically for lock down: providing extra information and activities for children at home to help keep them busy and expand their learning. These lessons were not made to fit into a specific curriculum, but could be adapted for normal lessons. Accompanying kahoot: The Rise and Fall of the Roman Republic by Nicola.Apps

A revision booklet based on the GCSE topic Migration, Empires and People. It has a list of key words, maps and timelines from the Medieval and Modern world. These timelines can also be used seperately for a range of different historical topics, including: Viking invasion of England The Hundred Years War Colonisation of America Slave Trade The British in India

Resources about the Black Death and peasant’s revolt that have been edited to suit the current lock down situation (remote online learning). Includes causes, consequences and preparation for assessment. They should also be easily edited to suit in-school teaching.

Inspired by a visit to Auschwitz and a training day with UCL, this bank of resources covers 6 lessons on the Holocaust, looking at the causes, events and aftermath. There is also a bonus lesson looking at the perpetrators, bystanders and resisters of the Holocaust. This TES download includes: All resources needed for the lessons A detailed lesson plan going through the main tasks of each lesson, the resources used for it and suggested changes. Teaching notes A couple of extra resources that could be used for cover lessons, for example a questionnaire on the Ghettos Power point and resources for bonus lesson

4 lessons on Ancient Greece, examining the people, places and key events in Athens, Sparta, Troy and Macedonia. It covers philosophers, myths and Alexander the Great. Each power point contains general information, links to articles and/or videos, various activities that are quick but fun, and the occasional creative challenge. (Please note you will need Microsoft Power Point for some of the activities to work). These lessons are suitable for all ages and were created specifically for lock down: providing extra information and activities for children at home to help keep them busy and expand their learning. These lessons were not made to fit into a specific curriculum, but could be adapted for normal lessons. Accompanying kahoots: Ancient Greece: Athens and Sparta Ancient Greece: True or False

4 lessons on Ancient Egypt, covering each of the 3 kingdoms and Ptolemaic Egypt and focusing on religion, hieroglyphs and famous Pharaohs. Each power point contains general information, links to articles and/or videos, various activities that are quick but fun, and the occasional creative challenge. I have also included a power point which covers artifacts from Tutankahmun’s tomb. (Please note you will need Microsoft Power Point for some of the activities to work). These lessons are suitable for all ages and were created specifically for lock down: providing extra information and activities for children at home to help keep them busy and expand their learning. These lessons were not made to fit into a specific curriculum, but could be adapted for normal lessons. Accompanying kahoots: Ancient Egypt: Hieroglyphics and Pyramids Ancient Egypt: Overview

4 lessons on ancient Mesopotamia covering the four main civilisations: Sumer, Akkad, Babylon and Assyria. Each power point contains general information, links to articles and/or videos, various activities that are quick but fun, and the occasional creative challenge. (Please note you will need Microsoft Power Point for some of the activities to work). These lessons are suitable for all ages and were created specifically for lock down: providing extra information and activities for children at home to help keep them busy and expand their learning. These lessons were not made to fit into a specific curriculum, but could be adapted for normal lessons. Accompanying kahoots: Mesopotamia: The Cradle of Civilisation by Nicola.Apps Summary: Ancient Mesopotamia by Nicola.Apps

4 lessons on prehistory, covering human evolution, artwork, monuments, Stone Age Britain and the dawn of civilisation. Each power point contains general information, links to articles and/or videos, various activities that are quick but fun, and the occasional creative challenge. (Please note you will need Microsoft Power Point for some of the activities to work). These lessons are suitable for all ages and were created specifically for lock down: providing extra information and activities for children at home to help keep them busy and expand their learning. These lessons were not made to fit into a specific curriculum, but could be adapted for normal lessons. Accompanying kahoots: Prehistoric Man by Nicola.Apps Prehistoric Britain and the Dawn of Civilisation by Nicola.Apps

Inspired by the superb book ‘The Five: The Untold Lives of the Women Killed by Jack the Ripper’ by Hallie Rubenhold, these resources allow the victims of Jack the Ripper to be humanised and help pupils to learn about what life was like for those living in poverty in 1880’s London.

Lesson and resources looking at the use of censorship, propaganda and the development of the cult of personality in Stalin’s Russia. Good for in-depth, GCSE studies. Originally organised as a group task but can also work as individual or homework task.

Looking at various individuals during modern history, all of whom part of minority groups. The aim of the topic is to allow pupils a chance to focus on individuals, rather than events, countries and societies as a whole. It also allows teachers to involve diversity in their lessons, and demonstrate to pupils that those who made great contributions to England and the wider world were part of discriminated communities. These individuals include: Olaudah Equiano Emmeline Pankhurst Marie Curie Alan Turing Jayaben Desai

Lessons introducing year 7s to the subject of History, through investigating primary resources from ancient Mesopotamia. The aim of the topic is to ignite pupils’ interest in History, share with them information about a unique and significant civilisation, introduce them to the use of sources and how to write essays, and help them understand the use of and limits to archaeology. The resources include power point and handouts, as well as example paragraphs if you wish to also use the essay question given.

A special one-off lesson I made for my students in the run up to teaching about slavery in the British Empire. I didn’t want them to have the one view of Africa, or to stereotype Africa as a continent full of nothing but warring tribes, so made this lesson. It involves group work investigating various different African countries and civilisations, from various points in time. However, if you don’t like the layout of the lesson the resources will hopefully still be helpful in investigating a wide range of historic African cultures.