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This outstanding lesson, which is fun and interactive, has been designed to help students understand the causes of the Russian Revolution in February 1917, which saw the Tsar abdicate to allow the Provisional Committee or Government take over. It is pitched at KS4, but is also suitable for KS5. The main resource is suitable to use its own or alongside any mainstream textbook. When you purchase this resource you will be able to download a 23 slide PowerPoint Presentation and an accompanying wordsearch. The PowerPoint contains aims, objectives, starters, plenaries, historical sources, pictures, diagrams, cartoons, tasks, activities, review triangles, word searches and photocopy templates. I have also unloaded the PowerPoint in a PDF format, just in case you don’t have access to Microsoft Office. Please see the detailed preview. The aims and objectives of this lesson are: Theme: The Russian Revolution Know: What were the causes of the Russian Revolution in February 1917? Understand: What different factors caused the February Revolution? Evaluate: Which were the most important causes of the February Revolution? Skills: Cause, Consequence & Collaboration WILF – What Am I Looking For? Can You Describe: The causes of the Russian Revolution in February 1917? Can You Explain: What different factors caused the February Revolution? Can You Evaluate: Which were the most important causes? If you like this resource then why not check out my other resources on this topic in my TES shop. You can also follow ‘The History Academy’ on Twitter, Google Plus, YouTube and Facebook for the latest updates or even to get in touch and chat about how you have used this resource or to ask questions. We aim to produce cheap and affordable resources for the price of a good cup of coffee so that you can spend more time doing the things that you want. All our authors are paid the living wage so when you purchase our resources you are buying into our shared values of fair play and decency. Anyway, have fun and stay in touch via social media for the latest updates. Don’t forget to check out our dedicated You Tube Channel with over 600 free videos: @historyacademy Kind Regards Roy

This fun and interactive lesson, has been designed to help students understand the causes of the February Revolution, which saw the Tsar abdicate to the Provisional Committee or Government It is aimed at 14 to 18 year olds. The main resource is suitable to use on its own or alongside any mainstream textbook. When you purchase this resource you will be able to download a 23 slide PowerPoint Presentation and an accompanying wordsearch. The PowerPoint contains aims, objectives, starters, plenaries, historical sources, pictures, diagrams, cartoons, tasks, activities, review triangles, word searches and photocopy templates. I have also unloaded the PowerPoint in a PDF format, just in case you don’t have access to Microsoft Office. Please see the detailed preview. The aims and objectives of this lesson are: Theme: The Russian Revolution Know: What were the causes of the Russian Revolution in February 1917? Understand: What different factors caused the February Revolution? Evaluate: Which were the most important causes of the February Revolution? Skills: Cause, Consequence & Collaboration WILF – What Am I Looking For? Can You Describe: The causes of the Russian Revolution in February 1917? Can You Explain: What different factors caused the February Revolution? Can You Evaluate: Which were the most important causes? If you like this resource then why not check out my other resources on this topic in my TES shop. You can also follow ‘The History Academy’ on Twitter, Google Plus, YouTube and Facebook for the latest updates or even to get in touch and chat about how you have used this resource or to ask questions. We aim to produce cheap and affordable resources for the price of a good cup of coffee so that you can spend more time doing the things that you want. All our authors are paid the living wage so when you purchase our resources you are buying into our shared values of fair play and decency. Anyway, have fun and stay in touch via social media for the latest updates. Don’t forget to check out our dedicated You Tube Channel with over 600 free videos: @historyacademy Kind Regards Roy

This engaging card sort lesson on the short-term causes of the French Revolution encourages collaboration and movement, making learning dynamic and fun. Designed to spark critical thinking, it serves as a perfect starter, plenary, or end-of-unit review activity, ideal for preparing students for assessments or extended writing tasks. This resource seamlessly complements any mainstream textbook on the French Revolution, offering a valuable tool to solidify understanding and enhance learning. This comprehensive resource provides everything you need to deliver an engaging lesson on the short-term causes of the French Revolution. Upon download, you’ll receive an editable Word document containing three heading cards (economic, social, and political) and 20 information cards for students to sort. For convenience, the resource is also available in PDF format, alongside an answer sheet and an 18-slide PowerPoint presentation designed to facilitate the lesson. The PowerPoint includes clear aims and objectives, engaging starters and plenaries, quality-assured video clips, informative slides, interactive tasks and activities, a peer assessment task, homework suggestions, and a word search focusing on key vocabulary. This complete package ensures a well-structured and impactful lesson, making teaching the French Revolution a breeze for the non specialist or specialist alike. The lesson objectives are: Theme: The French Revolution Know: What events led to the outbreak of the French Revolution in 1789? Understand: What were the short term causes of the French Revolution? Evaluate: Which was the most important factor? Skills: Source Analysis, Cause, Consequence & Collaboration WILF – What Am I Looking For? Can You Describe: The events & short term causes of the French Revolution? Can You Explain: What roles did social, economic and political factors play? Can You Evaluate: Which was the most important factor or trigger event? If you like this lesson, then why not check out our other resources on similar topics in our TES shop. You can also follow ‘The History Academy’ on Instagram, X , YouTube and Facebook for the latest updates or even to get in touch and chat about how you have used this resource or to ask questions. We aim to produce cheap and affordable resources for the price of a good cup of coffee so that you can spend more time doing the things that you want. All our authors are paid the living wage so when you purchase our resources you are buying into our shared values of fair play and decency. Anyway, have fun and stay in touch via social media for the latest updates. Don’t forget to check out our YouTube Channel with over 600 free videos: @historyacademy Check out our playlist on the French Revolution: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL3ZuuiQcfzAdOpC6yJiN4DcsqfUbT3PvK&si=Bs-qlUBmEKI9XPFZ Kind Regards Roy

Teaching the long-term causes of the French Revolution, encompassing political, economic, social, and intellectual origins, can be challenging for students. This fun, engaging and carefully designed activity utilises an interactive card sort to help students assess the relative importance of these factors, making it suitable for a wide range of abilities. The activity also includes a stretch and challenge task for more advanced learners. This comprehensive resource provides everything you need to deliver a successful lesson: an editable Word document containing three heading cards (economic, social, and political) and 20 information cards for students to sort, a PDF version for convenience, an answer sheet, and an 18-slide PowerPoint presentation. The PowerPoint features clear aims and objectives, engaging starters and plenaries, quality-assured video clips, informative slides, interactive tasks and activities, a peer assessment task, homework suggestions, and a word search focusing on key vocabulary. This versatile resource offers flexibility for diverse learning styles and time constraints. It can be used as a starter or plenary, completed in pairs or groups, or even assigned as homework. The cards can be cut up for individual student use or placed into envelopes for multiple classes. For time-saving convenience, the statements are labeled, allowing students to select the correct letters or use highlighters for easy identification. For a closer look at the activity and its features, please view the preview. The aims and objectives are: Theme: The French Revolution, 1789 Know: What were the long term causes of the French Revolution? Understand: What roles did political, economic, social and intellectual factors play? Evaluate: Which long term factor was the most important in causing the revolution? WILF - What Am I Looking For? Identify and describe: The long term causes of the French Revolution? Explain: What roles did economic, social, political and intellectual play? Analyse: Which long term factor was the most important in causing the revolution? This resource is part of a larger collection of affordable and high-quality teaching materials available in our TES shop. We encourage you to follow “The History Academy” on social media for the latest updates, to share your experiences with this resource, or to ask questions. Our commitment to fair play and decency is reflected in our living wage policy for authors. We hope you enjoy using this resource! Don’t forget to check out our YouTube channel, “The History Academy,” for over 600 free videos, including a dedicated playlist on the French Revolution. Kind Regards Roy

This resource provides a dynamic and interactive approach to a potentially challenging topic, fostering deeper understanding and critical thinking skills. It’s perfect for classroom use, independent study, or homework assignments. The nature of the card sort makes it suitable for a range of different abilities as students delve into the reasons behind Labour’s landslide victory in the 1945 General Election. Students analyse the contrasting aims, leadership styles, campaign tactics, and policies (particularly regarding social welfare and healthcare) of both the Labour and Conservative parties. When you purchase this resource you will be able to download a single page Microsoft Word document and PowerPoint presentation with 22 slides designed to help facilitate and consonsolidate the card sort. The Word document includes a learning objective, instructions, two headings cards labeled ‘Why Labour Won’ and ‘Why the Conservatives Lost’ as well as sixteen information cards to be sorted under them. At the end of the document there is an extension question designed to help consolidate the lesson. Meanwhile, the PowerPoint contains aims, objectives, differentiated outcomes, starters, plenaries, information slides, historical sources, a continuum exercise, writing frames, templates and appropriate video links. Please see the detailed preview. The aims of this lesson / activity are: Theme: Post War Britain Know: Why did Labour win the General Election in 1945? Understand: Why the Labour Party was growing in popularity? Evaluate: Did Labour win or did the Conservatives lose in 1945? Skills: Source Analysis, Cause, Consequence & Collaboration WILF – What Am I Looking For? Can You Describe: Why the Labour Party won the General Election in 1945? Can You Explain: Why the Labour Party was growing in popularity? Can You Evaluate: How far did the Conservatives lose or the Labour win? If you like this resource then why not check out my other resources on this topic in my TES shop. You can also follow ‘The History Academy’ on Twitter, Google Plus, YouTube and Facebook for the latest updates or even to get in touch and chat about how you have used this resource or to ask questions. We aim to produce cheap and affordable resources for either the price of a good cup of coffee or a happy meal so that you can spend more time doing the things that you want. Anyway, have fun and stay in touch via social media for the latest updates. Kind Regards Roy