Case study looking at Pentonville Prison in the later half of the 19th century. Students are initially introduced to images and information about the supermax prison cells used in USA and they need to identify how they are designed to reform inmates. Following this they need to annotate various images about Pentonville to explain how the separate system was designed to operate. A range of activities and tasks are included in worksheets and powerpoint which also includes a step by step guide.

An assessment linked to our Norman Conquest Unit of Work. All instructions included as well as levels linked to the new GCSE spec

Students begin by watching a clip from Platoon, whereby they suggest adjectives to describe the impression given re American involvement in Vietnam and share their opinions on the source and what it suggests. They are introduced to 5 different reasons for US action in Vietnam, which they have to link to a description for each reason and a supporting quote. They then decide which of the 5 factors were the main reasons for US involvement. They main activity is to create a script for a voice-over to either condemn or support US actions. As always there are clear step by step instructions.

This lesson looks at the main reasons why people supported the Nazi Party from 1929-32. The powerpoint includes a range of activities and a step by step guide. There are a range of worksheet activities to complete (one of which requires the Pearson or Hodder textbook to complete).

Students work through the evidence to create a theory about the death of suffragette Emily Davison. Once they have constructed their theory they use the newspaper templates to write up an article with their opinion. Literacy support and differentiated materials included. As always there are clear step by step instructions.

Three lessons and an assessment and unit evaluation. KS3 (Year 8-9)

Students examine a range of sources about Queen Mary I. They collect data which they use to challenge a famous historians view on Mary I by writing a letter to either support or contradict his view… Literacy support and step by step instructions included.

This lesson looks at the changes brought in by Cromwell and its implications for crime and punishment during the period. This lesson cements the understanding of the events and changes. A concise 3 page work book covering this element of the specification is included with categorising, prioritising and linking activities as well as an exam style question (literacy support included on the presentation).

A lesson that investigates the reasons why Chamberlain appeased Hitler. The lesson starts with an appeasement scenario game whereby students in small groups (2-3) must decide on the best course of action. Their decisions are scored. They then examine the reasons for Chamberlain's actions which link to the scenarios that they discussed during the starter game. After swapping data and discussions the students must decide if appeasement was the right course of action. They end by writing up their findings which is a good opportunity to develop GCSE skills (especially the 16 mark and 20 mark questions whereby students must be able to offer counter arguments and reach a supported conclusion). Writing frames are included for the less able which talks them through these skills.

A lesson on overseas troops and their experience during World War One. The lesson includes a card sort and ranking activity, a post card analysis and then the students main activity is to create an accurate postcard that represents the experience of overseas troops during WW1. Literacy support and extension task also included as well as clear step by step instructions

A First World War recruitment lesson. Students analyse a range of sources to identify reasons why men joined the army in 1914 (differentiated with examples and prompts). They then use this information to practice GCSE skills before creating their own propaganda poster. As always there are clear step by step instructions.

Students learn about slave auctions through a range of source based activities which are used to support extended response activities. As always there are clear step by step instructions and differentiated activities.

This lesson looks at the main claimants to the throne after the death of Edward the Confessor. Students have to make a judgement as to who should be the rightful king. Lots of discussion and opportunities for questioning student’s decisions before writing up their findings in the form of a letter or a speech with a focus on literacy development. As always there are clear step by step instructions

An exam skills lesson. Students are introduced to the concepts of interpretations and work through a variety of activities to develop their source analysis skills. They examine two different types of exam style questions and use worksheets to help guide them through the skills needed to produce a level 3 response. The lesson also builds on the knowledge gained from Lesson 9 and the lesson concludes with the students applying this knowledge to complete a 12 mark explain question.

EA decision-making lesson on whether the Munich Putsch was a success or a failure. The lessons starts by organising the students into groups. They have to draw a scene from the Putsch before swapping with a group member who has to annotate the illustration and then the combined effort to position the drawings into chronological order. The main task requires students to position events on a graph to determine the success of each outcome of the Putsch before writing up their judgement. A source based activity is also included as well as differentiated resources and literacy support.

A lesson that looks at the different methods used by the Nazi Party to control the German people. Students begin with a revision activity from last lesson (how Hitler became a dictator). They then study a clip from the White Rose and noting down any methods used and their effectiveness. Students are then introduced to a quote by Lawrence Rees about how successful he feels the Nazi Police state was. Students test his theory out by examining a source and sharing evidence to complete a matrix before responding to his view. A 12 mark exam question follows. As always there are clear instructions, high-quality worksheets, student led activities and plenty of scope for discussions.

A lesson which encourages students to consider the arguments for the use of the atomic bomb and it gives students the opportunity to develop their own theories. The short video clip can be used to introduce the lesson. Before students examine the key arguments for the use of the bomb. A strong literacy focus to develop GCSE skills through counterarguments and using subject specific vocabulary. As always there are clear instructions and differentiated resources.