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This 6-lesson resource pack offers a deep and dynamic exploration of the profound economic, social, and cultural shifts that occurred across Tudor England. Perfectly aligned with A Level History specifications, this pack enables students to understand the broad trends and specific developments that shaped everyday life and national identity during the reigns of the Tudor monarchs. Through focused enquiry and engaging classroom activities, students will investigate the evolution of domestic and foreign trade, shifts in the social hierarchy, and the rich cultural developments of the period—from the impact of the printing press and education to architecture, literature, and religious art. Accompanied by a 30-page student booklet packed with essential information, source extracts, structured tasks, and exam-style questions, this pack supports both content mastery and key exam skills. Key Questions Explored: How much did patterns of domestic and foreign trade change during the period? How far did Tudor society change between 1509 and 1588? What was the significance of changes to Tudor culture? What’s Included: 6 fully resourced and structured lessons with clear learning objectives and varied activities. A comprehensive 30-page student booklet containing background knowledge, retrieval tasks, source work, and written activities. Integrated opportunities for thematic analysis and essay preparation, helping students build connections across the Tudor period. A strong focus on change and continuity, preparing students for both thematic and analytical components of A Level assessment. Ideal for classroom delivery or independent learning, this pack provides students with the tools to confidently tackle the broader contextual elements of the Tudor course—bringing the world of 16th-century England to life.

GCSE lesson addressing the reason Mary, Queen of Scots was executed. Could be adapted for key stage 3.

Fully resourced lesson that addresses the legacy of World War One in Germany. Students start the lesson by recalling all the information they can remember about WW1. They then are introduced to key phrases and a time line of key events. The plenary is a recall task based on Mock the Week that recalls the key events. Learning objectives: To be able to explain how Germany became a Republic after WWI. To be able to describe the impact of WWI on Germany.

GCSE lesson but could be adapted for key stage 3. Learning intentions: What was Elizabethan society like in the Age of Exploration? What were the key features of Elizabethan theatre? Why did it become more popular during Elizabeth’s reign?

Hour long lesson looking at the problems Elizabeth faced when she became queen. Learning objectives: To be able to assess where the greatest challenge to Elizabeth came from: home or abroad? To be able to identify the problems Elizabeth faced when she became queen in 1558.

Two hours lesson on English involvement in the Netherlands after 1585. Fully resourced, with differentiated worksheets for students at different levels. The lesson includes two different starter activities to spread the resource over two lessons.

Core knowledge booklet/GCSE revision guide for AQA Early Elizabethan England.

Lesson looking at Elizabethan Government. There is a ‘describe’ question breakdown for the teacher to go through with the students. Lesson intentions: What were the key features of Elizabethan government? What aspects of Elizabethan government had the most authority?

GCSE LEsson that could be adapted for key stage 3. Learning intentions: What were the threats against Elizabeth? What were the causes, events and consequences of the Spanish armada?

GCSE Elizabethan England Practice Questions.

Fully resourced lesson that introduced the Weimar Constitution to GCSE history students. The lesson focuses on historians’ interpretations of the constitution. Learning objectives: To be able to explain the strengths and weaknesses of the Weimar Constitution. To be able to define the term constitution.

Fully resourced lesson looking at the start of Elizabeth’s reign. This is a GCSE lesson but could be modified for any secondary age. Learning Objectives: To be able to create a summary of potential problems Elizabeth faced when she became queen To be able to describe the key features of Elizabethan England.

Learning intentions: Why was Mary, Queen of Scots a threat to Elizabeth? Who was Mary, Queen of Scots? Why did she have a claim to the English throne?

This engaging 7-lesson pack, complete with a 30-page student booklet, explores the complex and often turbulent religious transformations that shaped England under the Tudor monarchs. Designed to meet A Level History specifications, this resource examines the key events, motivations, and consequences of religious change from the reign of Henry VIII through to Elizabeth I. Students will investigate the driving forces behind reform and resistance, the role of individual monarchs and ministers, and the broader impact on English society and culture. A particular highlight of this pack is an immersive lesson on the Dissolution of the Monasteries, where students take on the role of Cromwell’s agents, “visiting” different monasteries to assess their value and loyalty—bringing historical enquiry to life. Key Questions Explored: How and why did religious change happen between 1527 and 1563? To what extent did Catholicism survive in England during the Reformation and beyond? How and why did Protestantism grow in England from 1509 to 1588? What’s Included: A 30-page student booklet filled with information, source material, structured tasks, and exam-style questions. 7 fully planned lessons with clear learning outcomes, active learning strategies, and opportunities for discussion and analysis. A blend of narrative, thematic, and enquiry-based approaches to develop depth of understanding and historical thinking skills. This pack is ideal for both classroom teaching and independent study, supporting students in developing a nuanced understanding of the causes, nature, and impact of religious change in Tudor England—essential for success in both source and essay-based exam components.

Fully resourced lesson addressing the Treaty of Versailles. This lesson includes a tangled time line starter and an inference question with a model answer. This is a GCSE lesson but could easily be adapted for key stage 3. Learning objectives: To be able to explain why the Treaty of Versailles was so unpopular in Germany. To be able to identify the key terms of the Treaty of Versailles.

Fully resourced lesson assessing the early threats to the Weimar Republic. The lesson could be split into two one hour lessons, one looking at left wing risks the other looking at right wing risks. Learning outcomes: To be able to evaluate the extent of the threat posed by left and right wing groups to the Weimar Republic. To be able to identify left and right wing threats to the Weimar Republic.

Lesson that addresses the foreign policy of the Weimar Republic between 1924-1929. The lesson is fully resourced and has an interpretation practice question. Learning outcomes: To be able to evaluate the impact of Stresemann’s foreign and economic policies for Germany between 1924-29. To be able to identify the key features of Stresemann’s foreign policy between 1924-29.

Two 1-hour lessons looking at the standard of living in Weimar Germany. These lessons focus on historians’ interpretations and has a exam practice question with a model answer which the teacher will go through with the class. Learning objectives: To be able to evaluate the extent of change in the standard of living for the German people 1924 – 1929 To be able to explain the changes in standard of living for the German people 1924 - 1929. To be able to explain why historians have different views about the changes in the standard of living in Germany, 1924-29. To be able to identify why historians have different views about the changes in the standard of living in Germany, 1924-29.

First lesson of two that addresses the economic recovery of the Weimar Republic between 1924-1929, with a provenance question to consolidate knowledge. Learning outcomes: To be able to evaluate the success of the policies Stresemann introduced between 1924 - 1929. To be able to explain the reasons for economic recovery between 1924 - 1929.

A Level Tudors: Relationship between Monarchy and Government – Lesson Pack & Booklet This comprehensive lesson pack and accompanying student booklet are designed to support in-depth study of the evolving relationship between the monarchy and government during the Tudor period, a key component of the A Level History curriculum. Focusing on the reigns of the Tudor monarchs from Henry VIII to Elizabeth I, this resource explores how power was exercised, negotiated, and contested between the Crown, the Privy Council, Parliament, and other political institutions. Through a series of structured, engaging lessons, students will critically examine key developments such as the establishment of Tudor authority, the role of ministers like Wolsey and Cromwell, the use of Parliament, and the shifting nature of royal prerogative. What’s Included: A detailed booklet for students, featuring concise summaries, key terms, source analysis activities, and exam-style questions. A sequence of fully planned lessons, with clear objectives, source-based enquiry tasks, and opportunities for extended writing and debate. Differentiated materials to support a range of learners, including revision activities and thematic overviews. Ideal for classroom delivery or independent study, this pack ensures students gain a strong understanding of how Tudor monarchs shaped, and were shaped by, the structures of government – preparing them for both thematic essays and source-based exam questions with confidence.