30 questions to go with this 50 min documentary. Excellent resource dealing with recruitment in WW1. A quarter of a million boy soldiers, some as young as 14, enlisted in World War One by lying about their age. Around 120000 of them were killed or injured. Britain’s teenage boys volunteered en masse to fight for their King and country. Such was their will to fight that a number of enthusiastic boys joined-up not knowing the horrors that awaited them.

This is a 30 question worksheet to acompany the documentary Britains Boy Soldiers. A quarter of a million boy soldiers, some as young as 14, enlisted in World War One by lying about their age. Around 120000 of them were killed or injured. Britain’s teenage boys volunteered en masse to fight for their King and country. Such was their will to fight that a number of enthusiastic boys joined-up not knowing the horrors that awaited them.

A five-page activity where students learn about the background to the Christmas Truce of 1914. Students utilise primary and secondary sources, the Sainsburys advert from 2014 and the Paul McCartney Pipes of Peace Song from 1983. A number of tasks are set out where students analyse source evidence and then students move on to research the events and create a poster or infographic.

Historiography of the First World War - 3 Page Summary A short summary of the changing interpretations of the Causes of World War One. Deals with the allied view (article 231) through to the revisionists such as Sydney Bradshaw Fay (who came up with the argument that all history teachers use today - MAIN) and also Fritz Fischer - who blames Germany. Nice summary and overview for students who want that little bit extra to go into an essay or argument.

This unit is designed for Year 8. It is a booklet with a variety of resources. Fuedal system Crime and Punishement Castles Life in the Towns The Power of the Church Food The Black Death - Cause and Consequences Medicine

12 Lessons on the Wars of the Roses through to the King in the Car Park. Including plans and asssessment task. These lessons are designed to prepare students to answer an essay assessment task on Richard. Full Unit of Work to last 12 or more lessons. Murder Mystery Game Monarchy Crown Imperial Who’s Who in the Wars of the Roses Battle of Bosworth Interpretations of Richard The Princes in The Tower Historians and the Ricardian Society The King in the Car Park - Finding Richard

This is likely to last a minimum of 4 x 1 hour lessons Students are to watch the King in the car park documentary and fill in the tables on each of the key witnesses and experts. Students proceed to complete the group task (CRIME WALL ) on Richard III based on a Crime Scene Investigation. End result will be an Amazing Display for your classroom.