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.

A resource looking at the role played by Black Americans during WWII (domestic and abroad). Examples of change, experiences etc. included, and some GCSE exam style questions.

A role play activity looking at the problems, possible solutions, and actions of Tsar Nicholas II. Pupils consider what they would have done if they were in the Tsar's position, and are awarded points for their choices (and compare their scores to the Tsar's score). Will your pupils do a better job, and avoid a revolution?

A resource looking at Giraldus Cambrensis' journey through Wales in 1188. Created to develop numeracy skills (not easy, granted), e.g. map work, measuring to scale, calculating distance, calculating time etc. Pupils enjoyed doing the task, which is always a good sign! Enjoy!

A resource designed to develop numeracy skills, e.g. creating discrete graphs, analysis of graphs, map work (including measuring to scale), calculating speed etc. A fun lesson blending aspects of History, Numeracy and Geography.

A simple resource for pupils to show their knowledge and understanding of the key names/words/terms etc associated with a specific topic.

A simple resource to be used as an exit ticket (or quick homework task) to assess how concise pupils can be with their knowledge.

Resources covering the following: 1. Containment: definition of containment/Truman Doctrine/domino theory, reasons for containment after WWII, USA's attitude towards Communism, reference to some examples of how the USA attempted to contain Communism within the period, and Marshall Plan. Possible exam/assessment/revision questions included. 2. Berlin: the partition of Germany and Berlin post-1945, reasons why Stalin blockaded West Berlin in 1948 and how the USA reacted between 1948-49, NATO, and the circumstances involving the Berlin Wall in 1961. Possible exam/assessment/revision questions included.

What if the Gunpowder Plot had succeeded? Here's a fun activity linking History with some numeracy tasks. Pupils should be given a map of 1605 London (found on ppt) and work out the radius impact areas a successful explosion could have had. They also have to work out a possible escape route for Guy Fawkes to an awaiting ship near Tower Bridge, calculate the distance he'd travel and the time he'd take. There's also a question to work out if Fawkes would have made it beyond the blast zones in time. Questions are based on the Numeracy Framework. You could differentiate by giving specific questions to different abilities. Enjoy!