A fiction text based on the history topic of WW1 trenches and can be used to boost reading in History lessons. It can also be used as an example of writing for pupils to look at the language used. The text is based on a soldier’s memory of being in the trenches with a focus on inference questions.

Three examples of essay responses for IGCSE style questions for the Changing Nature of Warfare. The essays cover questions on guerrilla warfare, air superiority and nuclear weapons. Each response covers the main themes of tactics, outcomes, technology and weaponry. Use with IGCSE students as examples of answers to question c.

Three differentiated crosswords - factual, easy and cryptic - all based on key words from the battle. Use as starters/plenaries but also as fillers and can be used to encourage thinking in a different way. The factual crosswords are best used after learning has taken place. The cryptic crossword additionally requires pupils to know what anagrams are and need a decent level of lateral thing. Use with KS3 to help encourage talk and spelling of key words and knowledge.

A power point that provides information about WW1 trenches suitable for KS2 pupils. The resource includes a diagram to complete about a trench and could lead to pupils doing their own research or project.

A power point to introduce some of the ideas and medical practices that took place during the Golden Age of Islam. Information includes an introduction into some of the types of surgery carried out in Islamic hospitals and the ideas of hygiene advocated by Razes. There is an introduction too into the development of pharmacies and hospitals. It is intended as an introduction and a spark into some of the advances made in Baghdad at the time and ends with a general question into what conclusions can be made. It should be used in conjunction with closer studies into Baghdad hospitals, Islamic pharmacies and medical ideas.