A quick revision task to assess responsibility for causing tension in the period c.1890-1914, and the outbreak of WWI.

Introducing Year 7 pupils to the concept of interpretations. This simple resource gets pupils to look at two differing interpretations of William the Conqueror and select evidence that could back up both opinions. Extended tasks gets pupils to consider how background influences and purpose can also impact on interpretations. Task is designed to assist pupils in attaining L5/L6 in interpretations of history (follow the ppt slide with the two colums and copy/complete tasks. Enjoy.

A task for higher ability pupils, looking at the various factors behind the abolition of the slave trade in 1807. The ppt. is self-explanatory, and provides structure for the pupils as they work through the different tasks. This has proved popular with my classes, and with colleagues. Enjoy!

An activity to help develop the concept of significant turningpoints using the Before (the battle) , During (the battle), and After (the battle) method. Pupils create a living graph of the course of the war from Napoleon's perspective to get a visual representation of the outcome of the selected battles.

A two lesson activity focussing on reasons behind executing (or not) Mary, Queen of Scots. Pupils learn the ingredients of successful persuasive writing and use this knowledge to assess and analyse a version of President Trump's inauguration speech in January 2017. Pupils self/peer assess their speeches using colour and the success criteria. NB: All images used have been obtained from free clipart sites.

A two lesson task looking at the various causes in the rise of the belief of witchcraft in C16th and C17th Britain. Starter tasks (e.g. bar graph) are aimed at developing aspects of Numeracy. Pupils consider to which category the various examples belong. They also conclude with their opinion of the three biggest factors that contributed to the craze. This is a reworking of my original resource.

Two simple Cuban resources: 1. US-Cuban relations in the period 1959 to 1961: reference to Batista, the Cuban revolution, Castro's economic actions and the Bay of Pigs. 2. Cuban Missile Crisis: reference to U2s, options available to JFK, ultimate decision, options available to Khrushchev, outcome of the crisis, and eventual consequences (hotline, Turkish missiles etc.) Possible exam question looking at why Cuba was a turning point in US foreign policy included. Three simple Vietnam War resources: 1. Why did the USA get involved in Vietnam?: reference to domino theory, providing aid, events in the Gulf of Tonkin, the Tonkin Resolution and its consequences. 2. The War: reference to the Vietcong and US tactics. 3. Why did the USA lose?: reference to Vietnamisation, impact of war on US soldiers and society, protests etc. Possible exam questions included.

A two/three lesson resource looking at they battles of the Civil War. Pupils create a living graph (from the perspective of a Royalist or Parliamentarian) to map out the course of the war from their point of view (using the key found on the battle map). Card sorting activity to help them categorise the factors that made the Royalists weaker and the Parliamentarians stronger as the war progressed. An extended writing (PEEL) activity at the end to allow pupils to show their knowledge and understanding of the key question. Enjoy!

A resource to develop numeracy skills, e.g. creating discrete graphs, analysis of graph usefulness, using a scale on a map, calculating speed etc. Questions are designed to cover aspects of the Numeracy Framework.

A number of resources looking at how the Bolsheviks went about consolidating their position after October 1917. Resources refer to dealing with the Constituent Assembly, Decrees, Brest-Litovsk, Civil War, War Communism, NEP etc. Revision activities and possible exam questions included.

A two lesson activity (including homework): Pupils are to consider (from a list of 18) which individual was the greatest Victorian. They have to consider how their contributions and achievements impacted Victorian life and if their achievements still impact us today. The list of 18 Victorians covers politicians, activists, reformers, nurses, novelists, inventors, scientists, explorers etc. I may have included names you don't agree with, and may have omitted names you think should have been included (if so let me know in the comments). The end task is a creative (organisation and communication) task, whereby pupils have to design a commemorative plate for their chosen Victorian. They also have to write a brief biography, indicating the short-term and long-term impacts of their achievements. You'll need paper plates! Enjoy!

Resources to look at the issues facing the Weimar Republic during the nightmare years of 1918-1923. Resources refer to how the Great War affected Germany, reasons for (and the course) of the German Revolution in Oct/Nov, Weimar policies to consolidate position, constitution, right/left wing threats etc. Some revision type questions included also.

A number of resources looking at the developments (both positive and negative) in European relations in the immediate post-WWI period, and into the 1920s. Resources refer to the Treaty of Versailles, invasion of the Ruhr, Locarno, Kellogg-Briand etc. Revision activities and possible exam questions included.

A resource focussing on the life and significance of Princess Gwenllian, who was executed by the Normans in 1136. A number of activities are included, e.g. Heads & Tails, Chronological cartoon, biography sheet and a memorial design task. Up to you. The youtube link is https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kLpgDZk00zg

A simple resource looking at the causes and consequences of the Murder of Thomas Beckett in 1170. Tasks include a video/question activity, questioning, and an extended writing task. Enjoy!

A number of resources looking at: The Blitz Evacuation Rationing Role of Women Propaganda and Censorship Role of Churchill Preparing for peacetime Conclusion

A number of resources looking at the causes, course and consequences of the October Revolution. Revision activities and two possible exam questions.

An activity to help students understand the underlying causes behind the Anglo-Welsh Wars of the late C13th. This looks at the reasons for the deteriorating relationship between Llywelyn ap Gruffydd and Edward I, the aims of both men, their reasons for wanting war, the course of both wars, and the consequences of Llywelyn’s death in December 1282 (i.e. how Edward conquered Wales). The ppt is basically a walk through of the card resources with visuals and some additional info. I’ve designed this as one of my Controlled Assessments Tasks (WJEC) and therefore have added 14 sources for students to choose 5 in order to evaluate. These may be of use for developing utility questions from Year 7 upwards (but you’ll have to adapt and simplify). Enjoy!

A simple task to get pupils to consider the problems facing Henry VII after his victory at the Battle of Bosworth. Pupils then consider how Henry tried to solve these problems, and consider his greatest achievement(s). Self explanatory ppt, which has been successful with my classes. Enjoy!

A number of resources looking at the various causes and effects of Stalin's economic policies. Resources include collectivisation and FYP's. Revision activities and possible exam questions included.