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.

An ICT version of History Fakebook. Pupils download a copy of the fakebook template (in word) and follow the instructions in each text box (e.g. paste a picture of the historical individual, background picture associated with the individual, write four key status' etc.) A useful way to ensure good presentation of historical facts. Useful homework task. I've also attached an example of George Clemenceau's fakebook for a visual idea of what the finished artice could look like. Enjoy.

A simple end of term task. Pupils follow the stepped instructions (and specific instructions to boot) to design their own coat of arms. A fun activity which has gone down well with my pupils. Enjoy!

A chronological awareness task on the causes and consequences of Tudor Royal Marriages: 1. Card sorting activity on the wives of HVIII: cards include marriages, children, fate of marriages and other consequences. 2. Photostory on Tudor Royal Marriages: who did the Tudor monarchs marry (or not), and why? What were the consequences of these marriages (or non-marriages?)

A simple task to enable pupils to work out the factors that contributed to Britain's Industrial Revolution. Lesson 1 - Categorisation task to identify the factors and specific examples that made the IR possible. Exit ticket task to assess understanding is to ask pupils to consider words/phrases/examples within the word REVOLUTION. Lesson 2 - Literacy/extended writing task. Pupils PEEL their information to answer the key question. Differentiated tasks to raise attainment further. Enjoy!

A number of resources looking at the impact of Stalin's political and social policies. Resources include the Purges, policies towards women, religion, children, Soviet Man etc. Revision activities and possible exam questions included.

An activity to help students categorise the reasons behind the Bolshevik victory. Included is a revision ppt. activity (called What's in a Word) to stretch and challenge their understanding. Also includes a revision/planned answer sheet to answer the key question. Useful for GCSE and AS/A2.

This coded marking sheet (DIRT) has been designed specifically for Section A questions in the new WJEC History AS Unit 1 specification. I have also included the WJEC's generic mark scheme to help teachers/pupils consider which band their essay answers fall under. Enjoy

A follow up to my resource looking at the causes of the Glyndwr rebellion. This resource looks at the famous Glyndwr victory over Edmund Mortimer at the Battle of Bryn Glas (Pilleth) on June 22nd, 1402. The resources encourage pupils to categorise factors, and then use their knowledge to do some extended writing (PEEL task) on the key question. The PEEL sheet will aid pupils to attain L5, whilst follow up tasks can help them to access L6+. There is also an extended numeracy task for higher ability pupils. Enjoy. (The clip that accompanied this resource is no longer listed on youtube - Battlefield Britain "Battle for Wales") - sorry.

A resource using strands of the LNF to develop persuasive writing in History. Pupils look at the different SPEAR reasons for volunteering in the summer of 1914, and use their knowledge to write a speech for David Lloyd George to encourage the audience at the National Eisteddfod in Bangor (1915) to join up. Success criteria for persuasive writing included. Peer assessed task.

A simple comprehension resource looking at the causes, course and resolution of the Troubles, 1920-1998. Pupils to elicit information and consider the most important parts of the narrative, and create a 12 scene cartoon strip.

Resources looking at the struggle between the Liberal government of 1906-14 and the House of Lords over the People's Budget and the Parliament Bill.

A Christmas themed end of term quiz. Questions (based on Nativity, Twelve Days of Christmas, Christmas party-poopers, films, carols etc.), answers and youtube links hyperlinked. Enjoy!

A simple resource looking at the similarities and differences between Catholics and Protestants in the Tudor period. A number of different activities included.

A number of resources looking at: Hitler's foreign policy aims (and overview) Why Britain appeased Nazi Germany Munich Agreement Britain's preparations for war

A number of resources looking at: The condition of Britain in 1945 Why Labour won the election of 1945 Tackling the 5 Giants - the Labour social reforms Nye Bevan and the NHS Nationalisation Why Labour lost the 1951 election

A resource looing at the causes, events and outcome of the Battle of Stamford Bridge. Chronology, cartoon strip and Gimme 5 tasks included.

A resource where pupils imagine they are members of the Witan who will advise Harold on what to do after Stamford Bridge (once they learn William has invaded the south). Simple, yet effective activity.

A number of resources looking at the methods used by the Normans: Terror Castles Feudal System Domesday Book Changes to the Church etc. End task (assessment) is to imagine what the Bayeux Tapestry would have looked like if it included scenes from the actual conquest.

A resource looking at the causes, course and consequences of the Little Rock incident. Included are GCSE exam style questions.