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 power point contains pre-examination revision activities and presentation for Edexcel GCSE History Weimar and nazi Germany Key Topic 3. It is easy to teach; allows content and skills to be practised at the same time and is a useful revision tool for teachers’ to deliver in the lessons leading up to the examination. Duration: 2 hours approx

This lesson is the second lesson for the new GCSE breadth study - Migrants in Britain, and it continues the analysis of causes of migration in the Medieval Era, with a focus on Jewish migration. Students will learn: About the effects of the Diaspora The role of the Jewish community as money lenders and the reasons for William I’s invitation How Jewish migration started to move outside London Students will draw on their understanding of how to write a 4 mark answer from last lesson, and will watch a clip about how well the Jews settled in England, and anti-semitism at the time. A work booklet containing sample questions; sample answers and examination technique tips and advice for this course is also available. Duration: 1 hour

One hundred questions in 60 minutes. This quiz can be done individually; in pairs or in groups depending on the size of the A Level class. It enables students to revise the content of the Year 12 course through competition, and is fun as an end of term activity. I often give prizes to the students who score the highest, although I have never had a 100% success yet!!! The questions are challenging and require 1 word/one sentence answers. Answers are included for self-assessment. This resource assesses and consolidates student knowledge while they are having fun.

This resource was created for the American Dream unit at A level although can be used for any post 16 lesson on President Nixon. It investigates Nixon’s economic and social policy and links both to how he got re-elected in 1972. It contains key terms; tasks and research. This would probably take 2 lessons to teach.

This resource has been created for either key stage 2 students transitioning to secondary school, or key stage 1 students moving into middle school. It has a humanities theme and contains tasks; ice-breakers and games to help the students relax; build confidence and make relationships while they learn. It begins with an ice-breaker. The students then learn about chronology - a paper task in pairs, and then a challenge where they have to move around the room talking to each other. It end with a geography and RE game where again all of the new students can learn about each other. You will need about an hour to do all of the activities, however some can be cut out if time does not permit.

This revision power point facilitates the revision of the whole of the Medieval Medicine topic for EDEXCEL GCSE. It is divided into the relevant sections; contains all of the key knowledge for revision; thinking points and practice examination-style questions. Duration: 3 hours approx

This is a bright and colourful display of various aspects of Anglo-Saxon life. Each card can be blown up; laminated and displayed, and shows pictures and gives information about different aspects of Anglo-Saxon life. They include: Anglo-Saxons and Christianity Sutton Hoo Days of the week Anglo-Saxon clothes The Battle of Hastings Anglo-Saxon homes Who were the Anglo-Saxons? Where did they settle? What did they believe. Particularly suitable for a key stage 2 or 3 classroom.

This is a 3x1hour lesson which starts with the legacy Henry VIII left for his son Edward VI, and then moves into looking at the historiography of the Mid-Tudor Crisis. It considers contemporary source materials and activities which will span about 3 hours of class time and 2 hours of independent learning. This resource was produced for Unit 1C of the AQA A level, but can also be used for other boards teaching similar topics.

This lesson focuses on considering historical interpretations of religious change under Edward VI. It takes about 2 hours to teach, and can be used for unit 1C of the AQA A level history specification. It can also be used with boards covering similar topics.

This lesson has been created to help GCSE students to answer questions which require them to explain how interpretation differ, and give valid reasons why they differ. It is taught through explaining the concept of interpretations of history; understanding the role of an historian; examples of model answers and opportunities to practice examples of GCSE questions. This is particularly useful to consolidate higher prior attaining students conceptual understanding and to provide a logical route to accessing the marks for these question types for lower prior attaining students.

These lessons were created for AQA history A Level unit 1C, however can be used for any post 16 study of the Tudors. There are about 5 or 6x 1 hour lessons included in this power point, and they provide the opportunity for historical investigation into the three distinct periods of Henry VIII’s foreign policy and his attempts to secure the succession. It contains a variety of teacher led and student led learning opportunities culminating in a judgment regarding the success of Henry VIII’s foreign policy.

This lesson was created for AQA Unit 1C A level history but can be used for any post 16 study of the Tudors. It invlves the evaluation of Thomas Cromwell with particular reference to the Elton Thesis. It provides A Level students with the opportunity to carry out extended reading activities, and to evaluate various historical interpretations and challenges to the Elton Thesis.

These lessons have been created for unit 1C of the AQA History A Level. but are suitable for any post 16 tudor course. They start by looking at the structure of society in the reign of Henry VIII, followed by a focus on the key rebellions and their causes. The last part of the power point considers the social and economic impact that religious upheaval had on England and English society. This covers about 5 hours of learning.