A resource looking at the aims, objectives, methods etc. of the National Association for the Advancement of Coloured People. GCSE type exam questions included.

A resource looking at the importance of the Brown case to Black American Civil Rights. GCSE style exam questions included.

A resource looking at the various causes of the Rebecca Riots.

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 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.

A fun, problem solving activity look at how the textile industry developed during the early stages of the industrial revolution. Tasks refer to the Domestic System, problems posed by an ever growing population, inventions and inventors. The H/W reading/research tasks is aimed at developing skills and strands found in the LNF. Enjoy.

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!

A selection of resources looking at the positive and negative aspects of Welsh industrial history during c.1890-1914. Topics included are: 1. Evidence of a golden age 2. The development of Cardiff 3. The life and achievements of D. A. Thomas 4. King coal 5. The great unrest 6. The SWMF and the Miners' Next Step 7. Tonypandy 8. Llanelli 9. The Penrhyn Lockout 10. Conclusion WJEC style questions also included (source evaluation etc.)

A selection of powerpoints looking at various elements of life on the Home Front during WWI: 1. Recruitment 2. Conscription 3. Objection 4. Impact on women 5. DORA 6. Trench War 7. Rationing 8. War poets 9. Religion 10. Post-war and conclusion. GCSE style essay question (and revision task) at the end.

These are structure strips to aid pupils to successfully structure their answers for the Unit 1 exam. The theory is they glue a strip to the side of the page, and then follow the guidelines to help them get to grips of what each question demands for a good/high mark. Pupils then number code their answer. Teacher then marks the work and suggests lettered code(s) for improvement. The attached resources are for the Depression, War and Recovery Unit, but the headers on each strip can easily be edited for your specific unit title. The font colour will need to be darker for printing.

A resource designed to accompany the delivery of Key Question 1 (causes of war over time). This resources covers 3 religious themed wars/conflict: *The Crusades *The Armada *The Troubles (also links to political).

A selection of clock revision sheets looking at: *MAIN causes of WWI *Foreign policies before 1914 *League of Nations *Rivalry and Reconciliation in the 1920s *Rivalry and Reconciliation in the 1930s These proved to be popular with my students.

A resource designed to accompany the delivery of Key Question 1 (causes of war over time). This resources covers 3 wars/conflict caused by the desire for territory: *Llywelyn ap Gruffydd *The Edwardian Conquest of Wales *Edward I and Scotland

A selection of clock revision sheets focussing on key questions: The Liberal Government: Why poverty became an issue How the Liberals tackled poverty Political problem 1. House of Lords, 2. Labour and 3. Votes for Women Cultural pressures (language decline, religious revival, entertainment, war poets etc. Golden Age: Why was it a golden age for Welsh industry Great Unrest 1. Coal and 2. Slate (Penrhyn Strike) Railways (Llanelli) Proved very popular with my Year 11 group.

A generic set of mark schemes for the Unit 2 paper on Elizabethan Age, Germany in Transition, Russia in Revolution and USA a nation of contrasts. All 5 exam style questions are included. All mark schemes have been subdivided into their relevant Assessment Objectives. All mark schemes have been designed to provide an element of self assessment, and coded improvements (DIRT). Any images associated with this resource have been accessed via Google images labelled for reuse.

A simple resource to promote Saint David’s Day and aspects of Welsh culture/History during form time. This resource includes a Welsh and English version. The idea is to encourage pupils to write their answers on post-it notes. Best to print this resource onto at least A3 and laminate.