This lesson examines the role that children played in the factories during the industrial revolution. Through analysing a video clip and a range of sources students develop knowledge of the different roles played by children and the conditions that faced. Once the class have collected data they use this to produce an article about conditions in the factories and what steps could be take to improve these conditions. A step by step guide and differentiated resources are included.

A fun end of tern Easter lesson, which includes students researching either Medieval or Tudor Easter and completing a series of independent activities, such as creating a Tudor or Medieval invitation to an Easter party, a leaflet/ poster setting out how easter was celebrated in the past, decorating a Tudor/ Medieval Egg, word search etc.

This lesson looks at the social, economic and political impacts of the Great Depression on Germany. Students work through a range of activities to identify links between events and to determine what the key impacts of the Wall Street Crash were on Germany. The lesson includes a range of activities which build on the knowledge gained form the previous lesson.

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.

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.

A source based enquiry lesson on the Holocaust. Students analyse a range of sources to help collect information about the conditions and experiences of Holocaust survivors. They use their data to create a diary account using evidence and examples to help explain what life was like in Auschwitz.

Preparation for a 12 mark explain style question. Students work through a card sort and diamond 9 activity to assess the problems faced by the government before analysing some student responses to an exam question. The lesson concludes with the students completing a 12 mark exam question.

8 lesson sequence with resources, such as card sort etc on Musicals (suitable for KS3 all years).

A quick fire test based on the the fifth unit of the Edexcel Crime, policing and the inner city (Whitechapel) 15 questions (and answers included on separate document) Great as a starter/plenary or for revision and homework.

Unit 1 Student Study Guide Contains detailed top level Grade 9 knowledge on all aspects of the course, covering the specification from Edexcel Easily accessible for all levels Includes a wide range of exam questions with a ‘how to’ guide for each question aw well as tips and literacy support Exam questions broken down (easily accessible for all levels) Self-assessment tasks for each unit Key term documents for each unit High-quality, well presented and student friendly, differentiated resources The entire specification covered Can be used for revision, homework, exam preparation or simply used as a point of reference within class teaching

A decision making lesson on Dunkirk. The lesson includes source based activities, card sorts (categorising and prioritising) and a newspaper article for students to write up their judgement (literacy support and newspaper language provided). As always there are clear step by step instructions and differentiated resources to suit all abilities.

A 38 page study guide and workbook for Unit 1 of the Early Elizabeth England GCSE course (Queen, government and religion, 1558-69). This booklet includes a range of student-led activities, such as card sorts, living graphs, categorising tasks, ranking/ decision making activities, multiple choice and key word quizzes, follow-up questions, information sheets, exam style questions with hints and tips, a question types document, a key term glossary. These booklets can be used to teach the entire unit (around 8-9 lessons worth of resources and activities) or for flipped learning/ homework tasks, or simply given to students to revise independently before the exams. These resources take many many hours to create, so please leave a review.

A lesson focused on the key factors that led to the abolition of slavery in 1833. Students work through a card sort, diamond 9 and a Venn Diagram, which sets up discussions and deeper level thinking tasks such as identifying links between factors and reaching supported judgements. Literacy support and differentiated materials are included for the extended response activity. As always there are clear step by step instructions.