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WiseArk Ltd which is a ‘micro-company specialising in supplying educational resources. We specialise in resources for use in tutor time -many of which are also suitable for use in citizenship/PSHE. We also have a range of resources to support learning in history. I was a teacher for over 20 years so know from first-hand experience how engaged students can be when given challenges and puzzles.

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WiseArk Ltd which is a ‘micro-company specialising in supplying educational resources. We specialise in resources for use in tutor time -many of which are also suitable for use in citizenship/PSHE. We also have a range of resources to support learning in history. I was a teacher for over 20 years so know from first-hand experience how engaged students can be when given challenges and puzzles.

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An Asian Year
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An Asian Year

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366 events/people from the history of the continent-from the first Chinese Emperor to ISIS. This is a resource to increase awareness of Asian history by informing students of a wide range of individuals and events which have a link to a different date through the year. There is a power point presentation on which every day has its own slide with the featured event or person from the history of Asia -including the Middle East. As it is an introduction there is just the title of the event or a sentence about the person with their birth/death dates. There is also a word document with the same information on. There is a wide range of events/people including the well-known such as Gandhi and Malala Yousafzai; there are also less famous ones such as Kenjiro Takayanagi and the Battle of San Juan del Monte. Similarly, we have tried to include every nation on the continent, so it literally covers Afghanistan to Vietnam. As it is an awareness raising resource this could be used as the basis for further research by students.
A Welsh year
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A Welsh year

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366 events/people from the history of Wales-from pre-Roman times to the Modern day. This is a resource to increase awareness of Welsh history by informing students of a wide range of individuals and events which have a link to a different date through the year. There is a power point presentation on which every day has its own slide with the featured event or person from the history of Wales. As it is an introduction there is just the title of the event or a sentence about the person with their birth/death dates. The people range from the famous such as Dylan Thomas to the less well known such as Frances Hoggan. Similarly, the events cover a range from the rebellion of Owain Glyndwr to the first person to swim the Bristol Channel. There is also a word document with the same information on. As it is an awareness raising resource this could be used as the basis for further research by students; it is also suitable for use in assembly or tutor time. This is a companion resource to our ‘Welsh People and Events’ which gives more information (a 250-300 ‘pen-sketch’) on forty selected people and events.
A female century :100 significant females from the 20th century
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A female century :100 significant females from the 20th century

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An introduction to one hundred notable women with a connection to the 20th century -such as Billie Jean King and the ‘Battle of the Sexes’ in 1973. For each one there is a brief overview of their life/ impact (250-300 words). The selection covers the well-known (e.g. Mrs Thatcher) and the less well known (such as Rita Loza,(1) first female No.1 chart artist). The range is global and includes politics, sport, art, science and business. This is provided as a word document. There is also a PowerPoint presentation which has a picture of each woman and a descriptive sentence. The women featured are: Elizabeth, the Queen Mother; Barbara Cartland;;Barbara McClintock; Marie Curie ;Jennie Lee; Gertrude Ederle ;Grace Hopper ;Frida Kahlo ;Simone de Beauvoir ;Raymond de Laroche ;Elizabeth Arden ;Mildred Didrikson ;Julliete Gordon Low ;Emily Davison ;Hedy Lamarr ;Edith Cavell ;Lois Weber ;Jessica Mitford ;Marie Stopes ;Rosa Luxemburg ;Edith Burton Hughes ;Betty Wilson ;Helena Normanton ;Maria Callas ;Sue Ryder ;Laura Ashley ;Elisabeth Beresford ;Constance Markievicz ;Maya Angelou ;Margaret Bondfield ;Ellen Church ;Lilian Baylis ;Dorothy Day ;Fay Wray ;Leni Reifenstahl ;Lucy Duff-Gordon ;Diana Mitford ;Edith Wharton ;Ellen Sirleaf ;Jane Bolin; Hattie McDaniel ;Amy Johnson ;Anita Roddick ;Sophie Scholl ;Alice Walker ;Violet Szabo ;Mamie Smith ;Anne Frank; Donna Summer ;Mo Mowlam ;Grace Kelly ;Ethel Rosenberg ;Maria Montessori ;Lita Roza ;Emmeline Pethick-Lawrence ;Rosa Parks; Irene Curie ;;Dorothy L Sayers ;First female Peers ;Barbie ;Sirimavo Bandaranaike ;Grandma’ Moses ;Valentina Tereshkova ;Edith Piaf; Nancy Astor ;Stephanie Kwolek ;Indira Gandhi ;Alice Toklas ;Barbara Harrison ;Shirley Temple ;Betty Friedan ;Dorothy Fields ;Mary Peters ;Billie Jean King ;Virginia Apgar ;Margaret Thatcher ;Agatha Christie ;Virginia Wade ;Hannah Dadds ; Mary Pickford ;Bette Nesmith Graham ;Dame Mary Donaldson; Rachel Heyhoe-Flint ;Corrie Ten Boom ;Mary Warnock ;Gale Sondergaard ;Neerja Bhanot ;Diane Abbot; Elizabeth Lane ;Lucille Ball ;Eve Balfour ;Helen Sharman ;Betty Boothroyd ;Audrey Hepburn ;First female Priests ;Alison Hargreaves; Ella FitzGerald ;Mother Teresa ;Barbara Mandell ;Iris Murdoch (1) first female artist with UK chart No.1
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Picture based matching and sorting activities: Britain before 1066
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Picture based matching and sorting activities: Britain before 1066

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A set of three resources for: Pre-Roman Britain : 4,500BC to 43 AD Roman Britain : 43 AD to 410 AD Anglo-Saxons and Vikings : 449AD to 1066 AD Each resource has a pair of tasks with a range of different levels of challenge designed to support knowledge and understanding of the chronology of that period in British history. For each there is an information sheet with 16 events taken from the period -for each one there is a picture, date and descriptive phrase. As with the tasks they are set out to make them easy to cut out for use by pupils (could also be laminated or stuck onto card). This also allows for a further degree of differentiation by varying the number of events to be sorted or matched. In all there are seven sheets for each set of events -providing differentiation with a variety of levels of challenge whilst using the same events for all pupils. The different variants are: The information sheet ‘cards’ with date, picture and descriptive phrase, The picture and the date of the event, The picture and the description of the event, The date and description of the event, Just the description related of the event, Just the picture related to the event, Just the date of the event. There are two tasks -one of sorting the events into order and one matching events with their picture/description etc. The variety of sheets allows for a range of challenge through the amount of information provided (as well as the number of events provided to sort into order). For sorting the events into their chronological order These involve sorting using one of the following: The dates (also with a choice of picture and/or description), The description of the event, The picture related to the event. For matching cards to develop knowledge and understanding of these events there is a choice of levels of challenge: Matching just the pictures with either description or date (or both), Matching pictures and dates with their description, Matching pictures and description with their dates, Matching dates with description. The same ‘cards’ could also be used for playing ‘pairs’ (memory game) -again with a range of levels of challenge depending on which variant is used and how many pairs. These events/pictures are the same as those featured in the linked resources on these periods in British history.
How to vote: A brief guide to the election process.
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How to vote: A brief guide to the election process.

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Of particular use to those now old enough to vote – a brief guide to key elements of the voting process for General elections from the electoral register to the count. A power point presentation (7 information slides) covers the various stages of the process including: Registering to vote; At the polling station including voting; The count -and how the winner is decided. Reminder that are choosing MP not PM. There is also a one sheet word document that summarises this information
Getting to know you
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Getting to know you

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A selection of activities to help tutor groups or classes get to know each other. There are a range of tasks and challenges which require students to talk to each other in order to complete. Some challenges are especially useful as ‘ice-breakers’ such as ‘Sorting ‘ and ‘Find someone who’ (see below). Others are more suitable when the students have begun to get to know each other such as ‘Discussion Points’ and ‘Dilemmas’ . Sorting activities – getting children moving and engaging with each other such as by first name or date of birth. ‘Find someone who ‘ – they have to find someone who can do a particular task or who likes something particular or who has (done) something. Discussion points - a set of questions to get small groups talking about issues (we have tried to avoid any controversial topics) Dilemmas – a different type of question for groups to discuss their response to certain situation (again we have tried to avoid any controversial topics) Ten miscellaneous challenges including ‘think outside the box, number association and ‘tell the time’ and an 'A-Z ’ of categories -which are suitable for use at either stage. A set of visual challenges that provide a different opportunity for group working: ‘spot the differences’ and ‘what is it’ (digitally altered images). The resources are provided on a power point presentation as well as in a word document contains the same activities- especially useful are the sheets to fill in for the ‘Find someone who…’ challenges.
Observation challenges – odd one out & spot the differences
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Observation challenges – odd one out & spot the differences

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A set of 40 observation challenges which require students (or adults!) to study images carefully. There are two different types of challenge: One is odd one out – a set of three pictures, the challenge is to work out which has one difference from the other two. The second is spot the difference -a set of two pictures , the challenge is to identify the six differences between each picture. They are provided both on power point and in word document format. They are suitable for use in a variety of settings -such as cover tasks, time fillers or in tutor time - even as a staffroom challenge.
Photo puzzles 1: Close up
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Photo puzzles 1: Close up

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What is it? Close up A set of 50 photo puzzles; Each slide on the power point has a photo of an everyday object BUT taken from close-up or an unusual angle. The challenge is to guess what the object is – the next slide each time has a photo of the same object but showing what it is (from a normal position). Ideal for use in tutor time, especially as an alternative type of challenge for those good at observation.
Crosswords for History
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Crosswords for History

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There 20 crosswords on a range of topics (see below) Each crossword has 20 questions which when answered will complete the grid. There is also a version that has the first letter of each answer as support. The answers are in a separate document so that the student’s version can be installed on a shared area. An ideal resource for a cover lesson or a homework task (or as resources for ‘school at home’). The topics covered are: History and evidence, Women, Leaders, Inventors and scientists, Battles, The Romans, Invasions: Anglo-Saxons and Vikings, 1066, Medieval, Sixteenth century, Seventeenth century, Empire and Slavery, Industrial Revolution, The Great War, WW2, Cold War, The USA, Native American Indians, Russia/USSR, France, Germany
Time to talk -prompts for discussion
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Time to talk -prompts for discussion

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A set of three different types of prompts to encourage discussion in a structured way and promoting tolerance of different views There are: 40 Discussion points with a citizenship related question that requires a group response -e.g. ‘Should driverless cars be allowed on UK roads?’ 20 Moral dilemmas with a particular focus on reflecting on personal and social values- each Moral Dilemmas provides a situation (such as finding money in the street) and asks student’s how they would respond –individually or as a group. 10 Top threes : select three items for a category-such as crisps - so means consideration of criteria for decision making (in a more light hearted manner than some of the other two types which include bullying and capital punishment) Resources are supplied on a power point and a word document The objectives are to encourage students to discuss and so develop their speaking and listening skills; reflect on their values and how to treat others with respect They fit into many areas of school life; ideal for use in tutor time -especially in encouraging talk with a focus and helping tutors learn more about their group. Suitable also for use in PSHE/Citizenship and RE –saving the need to devise suitable scenarios.
Picture based matching and sorting activities: Roman Britain
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Picture based matching and sorting activities: Roman Britain

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A pair of tasks with a range of different levels of challenge designed to support knowledge and understanding of the chronology of Roman Britain from 43 AD to 410 AD There are two information sheets each with 8 events taken from the period -for each one there is a picture, date and descriptive phrase. As with the tasks they are set out to make them easy to cut out for use by pupils (could also be laminated or stuck onto card). This also allows for a further degree of differentiation by varying the number of events to be sorted or matched. In all there are seven sheets for each set of events -providing differentiation with a variety of levels of challenge whilst using the same events for all pupils. The different variants are: The information sheet ‘cards’ with date, picture and descriptive phrase, The picture and the date of the event, The picture and the description of the event, The date and description of the event, Just the description related of the event, Just the picture related to the event, Just the date of the event. There are two tasks -one of sorting the events into order and one matching events with their picture/description etc. The variety of sheets allows for a range of challenge through the amount of information provided (as well as the number of events provided to sort into order). For sorting the events into their chronological order These involve sorting using one of the following: The dates (also with a choice of picture and/or description), The description of the event, The picture related to the event. For matching cards to develop knowledge and understanding of these events there is a choice of levels of challenge: Matching just the pictures with either description or date (or both), Matching pictures and dates with their description, Matching pictures and description with their dates, Matching dates with description. The same ‘cards’ could also be used for playing ‘pairs’ (memory game) -again with a range of levels of challenge depending on which variant is used and how many pairs. These events/pictures are the same as those featured in the linked resources on this period in British history.
Picture based matching and sorting activities: Anglo-Saxons and Vikings
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Picture based matching and sorting activities: Anglo-Saxons and Vikings

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A pair of tasks with a range of different levels of challenge designed to support knowledge and understanding of the chronology of Anglo-Saxons and Vikings (449-1066) There are two information sheets each with 8 events taken from the period -for each one there is a picture, date and descriptive phrase. As with the tasks they are set out to make them easy to cut out for use by pupils (could also be laminated or stuck onto card). This also allows for a further degree of differentiation by varying the number of events to be sorted or matched. In all there are seven sheets for each set of events -providing differentiation with a variety of levels of challenge whilst using the same events for all pupils. The different variants are: The information sheet ‘cards’ with date, picture and descriptive phrase, The picture and the date of the event, The picture and the description of the event, The date and description of the event, Just the description related of the event, Just the picture related to the event, Just the date of the event. There are two tasks -one of sorting the events into order and one matching events with their picture/description etc. The variety of sheets allows for a range of challenge through the amount of information provided (as well as the number of events provided to sort into order). For sorting the events into their chronological order These involve sorting using one of the following: The dates (also with a choice of picture and/or description), The description of the event, The picture related to the event. For matching cards to develop knowledge and understanding of these events there is a choice of levels of challenge: Matching just the pictures with either description or date (or both), Matching pictures and dates with their description, Matching pictures and description with their dates, Matching dates with description. The same ‘cards’ could also be used for playing ‘pairs’ (memory game) -again with a range of levels of challenge depending on which variant is used and how many pairs. These events/pictures are the same as those featured in the linked resources on this period in British history.
Picture based matching and sorting activities: Ancient Egypt
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Picture based matching and sorting activities: Ancient Egypt

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A pair of tasks with a range of different levels of challenge designed to support knowledge and understanding of the chronology of Ancient Egypt (c2,630 BC to 30 BC) There is an information sheet with 8 events taken from the period -for each one there is a picture, date and descriptive phrase. As with the tasks they are set out to make them easy to cut out for use by pupils (could also be laminated or stuck onto card). This also allows for a further degree of differentiation by varying the number of events to be sorted or matched. In all there are seven sheets for each set of events -providing differentiation with a variety of levels of challenge whilst using the same events for all pupils. The different variants are: The information sheet ‘cards’ with date, picture and descriptive phrase, The picture and the date of the event, The picture and the description of the event, The date and description of the event, Just the description related of the event, Just the picture related to the event, Just the date of the event. There are two tasks -one of sorting the events into order and one matching events with their picture/description etc. The variety of sheets allows for a range of challenge through the amount of information provided (as well as the number of events provided to sort into order). For sorting the events into their chronological order These involve sorting using one of the following: The dates (also with a choice of picture and/or description), The description of the event, The picture related to the event. For matching cards to develop knowledge and understanding of these events there is a choice of levels of challenge: Matching just the pictures with either description or date (or both), Matching pictures and dates with their description, Matching pictures and description with their dates, Matching dates with description. The same ‘cards’ could also be used for playing ‘pairs’ (memory game) -again with a range of levels of challenge depending on which variant is used and how many pairs. These events/pictures are the same as those featured in the linked resources on this period in world history.
Picture based matching and sorting activities: Ancient Greece
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Picture based matching and sorting activities: Ancient Greece

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A pair of tasks with a range of different levels of challenge designed to support knowledge and understanding of the chronology of Ancient Greece (776BC to 140BC) There are two information sheets each with 8 events taken from the period -for each one there is a picture, date and descriptive phrase. As with the tasks they are set out to make them easy to cut out for use by pupils (could also be laminated or stuck onto card). This also allows for a further degree of differentiation by varying the number of events to be sorted or matched. In all there are seven sheets for each set of events -providing differentiation with a variety of levels of challenge whilst using the same events for all pupils. The different variants are: The information sheet ‘cards’ with date, picture and descriptive phrase, The picture and the date of the event, The picture and the description of the event, The date and description of the event, Just the description related of the event, Just the picture related to the event, Just the date of the event. There are two tasks -one of sorting the events into order and one matching events with their picture/description etc. The variety of sheets allows for a range of challenge through the amount of information provided (as well as the number of events provided to sort into order). For sorting the events into their chronological order These involve sorting using one of the following: The dates (also with a choice of picture and/or description), The description of the event, The picture related to the event. For matching cards to develop knowledge and understanding of these events there is a choice of levels of challenge: Matching just the pictures with either description or date (or both), Matching pictures and dates with their description, Matching pictures and description with their dates, Matching dates with description. The same ‘cards’ could also be used for playing ‘pairs’ (memory game) -again with a range of levels of challenge depending on which variant is used and how many pairs. These events/pictures are the same as those featured in the linked resources on this period in world history.
Picture based matching and sorting activities: Ancient Sumer
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Picture based matching and sorting activities: Ancient Sumer

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A pair of tasks with a range of different levels of challenge designed to support knowledge and understanding of the chronology of Ancient Sumer c4,000 BC to c1,760BC. There is an information sheet with 8 events taken from the period -for each one there is a picture, date and descriptive phrase. As with the tasks they are set out to make them easy to cut out for use by pupils (could also be laminated or stuck onto card). This also allows for a further degree of differentiation by varying the number of events to be sorted or matched. In all there are seven sheets for each set of events -providing differentiation with a variety of levels of challenge whilst using the same events for all pupils. The different variants are: The information sheet ‘cards’ with date, picture and descriptive phrase, The picture and the date of the event, The picture and the description of the event, The date and description of the event, Just the description related of the event, Just the picture related to the event, Just the date of the event. There are two tasks -one of sorting the events into order and one matching events with their picture/description etc. The variety of sheets allows for a range of challenge through the amount of information provided (as well as the number of events provided to sort into order). For sorting the events into their chronological order These involve sorting using one of the following: The dates (also with a choice of picture and/or description), The description of the event, The picture related to the event. For matching cards to develop knowledge and understanding of these events there is a choice of levels of challenge: Matching just the pictures with either description or date (or both), Matching pictures and dates with their description, Matching pictures and description with their dates, Matching dates with description. The same ‘cards’ could also be used for playing ‘pairs’ (memory game) -again with a range of levels of challenge depending on which variant is used and how many pairs. These events/pictures are the same as those featured in the linked resources on this period in world history.
Picture based matching and sorting activities: Stone Age to Iron Age
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Picture based matching and sorting activities: Stone Age to Iron Age

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A pair of tasks with a range of different levels of challenge designed to support knowledge and understanding of the chronology of Britain from 4,500BC to 43 AD. There are two information sheets , each with 8 events taken from the period -for each one there is a picture, date and descriptive phrase. As with the tasks they are set out to make them easy to cut out for use by pupils (could also be laminated or stuck onto card). This also allows for a further degree of differentiation by varying the number of events to be sorted or matched. In all there are seven sheets for each set of events -providing differentiation with a variety of levels of challenge whilst using the same events for all pupils. The different variants are: The information sheet ‘cards’ with date, picture and descriptive phrase, The picture and the date of the event, The picture and the description of the event, The date and description of the event, Just the description related of the event, Just the picture related to the event, Just the date of the event. There are two tasks -one of sorting the events into order and one matching events with their picture/description etc. The variety of sheets allows for a range of challenge through the amount of information provided (as well as the number of events provided to sort into order). For sorting the events into their chronological order These involve sorting using one of the following: The dates (also with a choice of picture and/or description), The description of the event, The picture related to the event. For matching cards to develop knowledge and understanding of these events there is a choice of levels of challenge: Matching just the pictures with either description or date (or both), Matching pictures and dates with their description, Matching pictures and description with their dates, Matching dates with description. The same ‘cards’ could also be used for playing ‘pairs’ (memory game) -again with a range of levels of challenge depending on which variant is used and how many pairs. These events/pictures are the same as those featured in the linked resources on this period in British history.
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Picture based matching and sorting activities: Ancient world
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Picture based matching and sorting activities: Ancient world

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A set of three resources for: Ancient Greece from 776BC to 140BC Ancient Egypt from c2,630 BC to 30 BC Ancient Sumer from c4,000 BC to c1,760BC Each resource has a pair of tasks with a range of different levels of challenge designed to support knowledge and understanding of the chronology of that period/place. For each there is an information sheet with 8 events taken from the period (Greece 16) -for each one there is a picture, date and descriptive phrase. As with the tasks they are set out to make them easy to cut out for use by pupils (could also be laminated or stuck onto card). This also allows for a further degree of differentiation by varying the number of events to be sorted or matched. In all there are seven sheets for each set of events -providing differentiation with a variety of levels of challenge whilst using the same events for all pupils. The different variants are: The information sheet ‘cards’ with date, picture and descriptive phrase, The picture and the date of the event, The picture and the description of the event, The date and description of the event, Just the description related of the event, Just the picture related to the event, Just the date of the event. There are two tasks -one of sorting the events into order and one matching events with their picture/description etc. The variety of sheets allows for a range of challenge through the amount of information provided (as well as the number of events provided to sort into order). For sorting the events into their chronological order These involve sorting using one of the following: The dates (also with a choice of picture and/or description), The description of the event, The picture related to the event. For matching cards to develop knowledge and understanding of these events there is a choice of levels of challenge: Matching just the pictures with either description or date (or both), Matching pictures and dates with their description, Matching pictures and description with their dates, Matching dates with description. The same ‘cards’ could also be used for playing ‘pairs’ (memory game) -again with a range of levels of challenge depending on which variant is used and how many pairs. These events/pictures are the same as those featured in the linked resources on these periods in world history.
Visual memory challenge example
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Visual memory challenge example

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A memory challenge using images- based on ‘Kim’s game’. There is a set of slides each of which features 10 different pictures-that will disappear one by one so that after a minute all are gone. (there is a second slide with them all on to check after a chance to recall the images) How many can your students remember (or you??) ; can be done as a solo challenge or in groups (useful for encouraging team work –what’s a winning strategy?) – could also be used as a staff challenge! The full resource has 30 separate challenges -all on power point.
Crosswords for History (example)
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Crosswords for History (example)

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An example of an ideal resource for a cover lesson or a homework task; each crossword has 20 clues which will complete the grid. The full resource has 21 crosswords on a range of topics including: Battles, women and Germany. It comes with a free version that has the first letter of each answer as support.
History and numeracy example
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History and numeracy example

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An example of the full resource which uses graphs, data and ‘shopping’ activities to help develop both historical and mathematical knowledge and understanding. The full resource has a range of 20 topics including the transatlantic slave trade, Britain in 1851, The Great Powers before WW1. (Full list included in free sample) Ideal for use as a cover lesson or a stand-alone homework. (Answers provided) Helps students develop their historical understanding and use of relevant skills. Activities include: Using information to complete charts; Extracting information from tables; basic accounts and shopping activities; completing data tables by using calculations.