This lesson continues the investigation into whether or not there was a Mid Tudor Crisis. It focuses on the issues surrounding Edward VI’s age and minority rule. It contains a range of investigative material and links to useful documentaries. It can be used for all examination boards and is designed so that any examination board approved text book can be used to complete the activities. Students will learn about: The issues surrounding the role of Edward as a minority monarch The role of Somerset in manipulating Henry VIII’s will How to analyse contemporary material to the standard necessary for success at A Level Duration: 1 hour teaching plus an hour’s activities, plus links to clips.

This is the seventeenth lesson for the Elizabeth I section for the A level unit on the Mid Tudors and Elizabeth. It allows for the analysis and comparison of the problems faced by Elizabeth at the end of her reign. The lesson is taught through using a range of activities and key terms necessary for success at A Level. It can be taught using any A Level approved textbook, but can also be taught without as it is fully resourced and would only require access to online resources without a textbook… Duration: 2 hours

This is the twelfth lesson for the Elizabeth I section for the A level unit on the Mid Tudors and Elizabeth. It analyses both early and late foreign policy during the reign of Elizabeth, and is the second in a 3 lesson bundle (also available) on Elizabethan foreign policy. The lesson is taught through using a range of activities and key terms necessary for success at A Level. It can be taught using any A Level approved textbook, but can also be taught without as it is fully resourced and would only require access to online resources without a textbook… Duration: 2 hours

This is the thirteenth lesson for the Elizabeth I section for the A level unit on the Mid Tudors and Elizabeth. It analyses the causes and consequences of England’s war with Spain, and is the third in a 3 lesson bundle (also available) on Elizabethan foreign policy. The lesson is taught through using a range of activities and key terms necessary for success at A Level. It can be taught using any A Level approved textbook, but can also be taught without as it is fully resourced and would only require access to online resources without a textbook… Duration: 2 hours

This is the eleventh lesson for the Elizabeth I section for the A level unit on the Mid Tudors and Elizabeth. It analyses overseas trade during the reign of Elizabeth, and is the first in a 3 lesson bundle (also available) on Elizabethan foreign policy. The lesson is taught through using a range of activities and key terms necessary for success at A Level. It can be taught using any A Level approved textbook, but can also be taught without as it is fully resourced and would only require access to online resources without a textbook… Duration: 2 hours

This is the fifth lesson for the Elizabeth I section for the A level unit on the Mid Tudors and Elizabeth. It considers the extent to which Mary Queen of Scots was a threat to Elizabeth. The lesson is taught through using a range of activities and key terms necessary for success at A Level. It can be taught using any A level approved textbook. Duration: 2 hours

This is the first lesson on the reign of Elizabeth I following on from the lessons on the Mid Tudor Crisis (bundle available). This lesson considers Elizabeth’s challenges when she comes to the throne and the legacy left for her by Mary. It focuses on the skill of evaluation, and is taught through the use of a variety of activities and clips. Students are expected to complete a piece of evaluative writing at the end. Duration: 1 hour plus homework This lesson is fully resourced.

This is the second lesson for the Elizabeth I section for the A level unit on the Mid Tudors and Elizabeth. It considers the Religious Settlement and the difficulties encountered by Elizabeth when trying to find a ‘Middle Way.’ The lesson is taught through using a range of activities and key terms necessary for success at A Level. Duration: 1 hour and homework

This power point contains the first 3 lessons in a scheme of learning for the historic environment in Whitechapel. It is part of a 25 lesson scheme also available. It contains activities; sources; and the resources to go with the lessons. This can be used without the text book and is therefore useful if you have to share a set of books. Please note that the third lesson is a video lesson - so avoid this if students are not good at taking notes from documentaries. It contains 3 hours of learning

This is a two part A Level series of lessons created for AQA unit 2Q The American Dream, but suitable for any post 16 study of the USA. The first part focuses on Eisenhower’s policy in the Middle East, and is a continuation of the series of lessons on Eisenhower’s foreign policy. The second part considers Eisenhower’s reactions to civil rights issues during his presidency. This includes all of the resources and source materials to teach this part of the specification.

This resource contains display material which can be changed weekly throughout the academic year. It is titled ‘PERSON OF THE WEEK’ and contains a photograph and information about a significant person in history for each week of the academic year (excluding holidays). This material can be blown up to A3; laminated and used again and again.

This is a revision resource that will engage a whole mixed ability class in revising AO1 and AO2 for Weimar and Nazi Germany. It is a lot of fun and enables revision through a snowballing effect. It contains 40 flashcards containing different key features of Weimar and Nazi Germany and involves a game which enables students to share their knowledge. The rules are on the first slide, and the last student standing is the winner. Ideal for use at the end of topics, and helps with knowledge retention.

A colourful timeline containing 17 key events leading up to Victory in Europe in 1945. This can be laminated and displayed in the classroom to aid learning aimed at understanding the events leading up to the defeat of fascism. Each event contains a date; an event; a brief explanation of the event and a representative picture. Suitable for all age groups.

This lesson is suitable for any A Level Tudor unit of work. It uses both contemporary sources and interpretations, and is therefore suitable for all boards and all units. It fully resourced, and can be used with any examination board approved text book. It contains a range of varied activities and clips all designed to maximise performance at A Level. In this lesson students will learn to: Evaluate Mary’s governance in relation to religion; foreign policy; the economy and social unrest. The legacy of Mary Tudor. This lesson involves group work and cooperation. Duration: 1 hour plus a considerable amount of home learning.

This lesson continues the investigation into whether or not there was a Mid Tudor Crisis. It focuses on the challenged faced by Somerset as Edward VI’s Lord Protector and investigates why Somerset became increasingly unpopular. It contains a range of investigative material and links to useful documentaries. It can be used for all examination boards and is designed so that any examination board approved text book can be used to complete the activities. Students will learn about: The challenges faced by Somerset when he became Lord Protector How to categorise them How to deal with them Why Somerset became so unpopular Duration: 1 hour and a documentary to watch at home

This lesson is suitable for any A Level Tudor unit of work. It uses both contemporary sources and interpretations, and is therefore suitable for all boards and all units. It fully resourced, and can be used with any examination board approved text book. It contains a range of varied activities and clips all designed to maximise performance at A Level. In this lesson students will learn to: Evaluate evidence to suggest whether or not there was a Mid-Tudor Crisis from the unit of work Answer an interpretation-style question This is the concluding lesson in the unit where students will draw on evidence from throughout the unit to reach their own judgment Duration: 2 hours and 45 minutes homework.

This is the sixteenth lesson for the Elizabeth I section for the A level unit on the Mid Tudors and Elizabeth. It analyses the causes; course and consequences of the Essex Rebellion, and the government’s attempts to deal with it. The lesson is taught through using a range of activities and key terms necessary for success at A Level. It can be taught using any A Level approved textbook, but can also be taught without as it is fully resourced and would only require access to online resources without a textbook… Duration: 2

This is the fourteenth lesson for the Elizabeth I section for the A level unit on the Mid Tudors and Elizabeth. It analyses the causes and consequences of England’s policy in Ireland. The lesson is taught through using a range of activities and key terms necessary for success at A Level. It can be taught using any A Level approved textbook, but can also be taught without as it is fully resourced and would only require access to online resources without a textbook…

This is the tenth lesson for the Elizabeth I section for the A level unit on the Mid Tudors and Elizabeth. It analyses how effectively Elizabethan finances were managed… The lesson is taught through using a range of activities and key terms necessary for success at A Level. It can be taught using any A Level approved textbook, and resources are contained within the power point. Duration: 2 hours

This is the ninth lesson for the Elizabeth I section for the A level unit on the Mid Tudors and Elizabeth. It considers considers how she used her gender to control faction, and looks at her personal style through portraits. The lesson is taught through using a range of activities and key terms necessary for success at A Level. It can be taught using any A Level approved textbook, but can also be taught without as it is fully resourced. Duration: 2 hours