A 'Walk Through History' practical investigation into the reliability of the Sections of a Slave ship source. Question your pupils with this re-enactment of the picture itself, and the information it gives. The activity is to start KS3 pupils thinking about the information they are given , and the difficulties in finding the 'truth'. Re-enact the source first then use the accompanying worksheets as a follow on task about recording findings and analysing the source, with differentiated sheets and questions. Use as an introduction into source work and particularly the Middle Passage.

Full unit of work divided into the reigns of four Kings. The emphasis is upon the king's reactions to events and is an excellent start to a thematic study of the nature of kingship and a historical comparison between kings. Each section is independent and can be used a single element of study. Planning is fully linked to my other resources with objectives and possible activities. Use as planning for KS3 Medieval studies or as comparison activities to other eras and other rulers. The kings start with William and the Norman invasion and end with the short reign of Richard III. Outcomes should be a full understanding of different events in the medieval era, but if used in full are a start to historical comparisons and identification of themes across kings.

Detailed planning with suggested power points about the city of Baghdad 900 ce. The main focus is on 'compare and contrast' and making your own decisions about the organisation of the city and intellectual activities that happened inside it. Activities include differentiated power points (comparison with London, investigations into the city) and research activities,where access to resources and computers would be useful to exploring further; like the stories in Arabian Nights and research of individuals. The outcomes of the planning focus on pupils having a greater understanding of the Islamic civilisation of Baghdad and appreciating how advanced they were at the time compared to European experiences.