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Hello and welcome to my resource shop, where the majority of my resources will be for my subject specialisms of History and Geography, but may also contain PSHE and Citizenship. I am a teacher with 10+ years of experience and have been teaching both GCSE History and Geography for years. I am also always learning from CPD and updating lessons constantly to fit the latest teaching pedagogy. I am sure that my enthusiasm and know-how will come through whilst you're looking at my resources!

Hello and welcome to my resource shop, where the majority of my resources will be for my subject specialisms of History and Geography, but may also contain PSHE and Citizenship. I am a teacher with 10+ years of experience and have been teaching both GCSE History and Geography for years. I am also always learning from CPD and updating lessons constantly to fit the latest teaching pedagogy. I am sure that my enthusiasm and know-how will come through whilst you're looking at my resources!
KS3 History SOW BUNDLE - The Age of Exploration
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KS3 History SOW BUNDLE - The Age of Exploration

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This is an exciting scheme of work and set of lessons aimed at KS3 History that looks at the Age of Exploration as well as a few explorers. There are a total of NINE lessons included with the opportunity to turn the last lesson into a mini-project. This has been updated as recently as 2025 and could easily last a term. My resources contain a plethora of activities, videos and resources aimed at pushing students. My lessons have also been regarded as Outstanding by Ofsted. This bundle includes: Lesson 1 - An introduction to the Age of Exploration Lesson 2 - The Silk Road Lesson 3 - Marco Polo Lesson 4 - Vasco da Gama Lesson 5 - The Portuguese in India Lesson 6 - Why did Explorers explore? Lesson 7 - The Columbian Exchange Lesson 8 & 9 - Who was the Greatest Explorer (Mini Project) If any clarification or extra help is needed, do let me know and I will always be available!
KS3 History - Who was the Greatest Explorer?
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KS3 History - Who was the Greatest Explorer?

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This is a part of a KS3 History SOW designed to educate students on the Age of Exploration. Students take a look at a variety of explorers and events, and I have taught this for years. These lessons have also been taught during observations and have consistently achieved OFSTED Outstanding. All lessons come fully resourced with worksheets, starters and exit tickets and are ready to teach! If interested, this is also a part of a wider bundle. Do check it out!
KS3 History - What was the Columbian Exchange?
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KS3 History - What was the Columbian Exchange?

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This is a part of a KS3 History SOW designed to educate students on the Age of Exploration. Students take a look at a variety of explorers and events, and I have taught this for years. These lessons have also been taught during observations and have consistently achieved OFSTED Outstanding. All lessons come fully resourced with worksheets, starters and exit tickets and are ready to teach! If interested, this is also a part of a wider bundle. Do check it out!
KS3 History - An introduction to the Age of Exploration
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KS3 History - An introduction to the Age of Exploration

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This is a part of a KS3 History SOW designed to educate students on the Age of Exploration. Students take a look at a variety of explorers and events, and I have taught this for years. These lessons have also been taught during observations and have consistently achieved OFSTED Outstanding. All lessons come fully resourced with worksheets, starters and exit tickets and are ready to teach! If interested, this is also a part of a wider bundle. Do check it out!
KS3 History - What factors influenced explorers to risk their lives?
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KS3 History - What factors influenced explorers to risk their lives?

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This is a part of a KS3 History SOW designed to educate students on the Age of Exploration. Students take a look at a variety of explorers and events, and I have taught this for years. These lessons have also been taught during observations and have consistently achieved OFSTED Outstanding. All lessons come fully resourced with worksheets, starters and exit tickets and are ready to teach! If interested, this is also a part of a wider bundle. Do check it out!
KS3 History - What did the Portuguese do in India?
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KS3 History - What did the Portuguese do in India?

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This is a part of a KS3 History SOW designed to educate students on the Age of Exploration. Students take a look at a variety of explorers and events, and I have taught this for years. These lessons have also been taught during observations and have consistently achieved OFSTED Outstanding. All lessons come fully resourced with worksheets, starters and exit tickets and are ready to teach! If interested, this is also a part of a wider bundle. Do check it out!
KS3 History - Who was Vasco da Gama?
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KS3 History - Who was Vasco da Gama?

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This is a part of a KS3 History SOW designed to educate students on the Age of Exploration. Students take a look at a variety of explorers and events, and I have taught this for years. These lessons have also been taught during observations and have consistently achieved OFSTED Outstanding. All lessons come fully resourced with worksheets, starters and exit tickets and are ready to teach! If interested, this is also a part of a wider bundle. Do check it out!
KS3 History - Who was Marco Polo?
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KS3 History - Who was Marco Polo?

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This is a part of a KS3 History SOW designed to educate students on the Age of Exploration. Students take a look at a variety of explorers and events, and I have taught this for years. These lessons have also been taught during observations and have consistently achieved OFSTED Outstanding. All lessons come fully resourced with worksheets, starters and exit tickets and are ready to teach! If interested, this is also a part of a wider bundle. Do check it out!
KS3 History - The Silk Road
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KS3 History - The Silk Road

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This is a part of a KS3 History SOW designed to educate students on the Age of Exploration. Students take a look at a variety of explorers and events, and I have taught this for years. These lessons have also been taught during observations and have consistently achieved OFSTED Outstanding. All lessons come fully resourced with worksheets, starters and exit tickets and are ready to teach! If interested, this is also a part of a wider bundle. Do check it out!
KS3 History SOW BUNDLE  - Life in the Medieval Times, Castles and Heraldry
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KS3 History SOW BUNDLE - Life in the Medieval Times, Castles and Heraldry

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This is an exciting scheme of work and set of lessons aimed at KS3 History that looks at the role of castles in Britain while also looking at Knights, Life in Castles and Heraldry. There are a total of NINE lessons included. This has been updated as recently as 2025 and could easily last a term. My resources contain a plethora of activities, videos and resources aimed at pushing students. My lessons have also been regarded as Outstanding by Ofsted. This bundle includes: Lesson 1 & 2 - How did the first castles develop? Lesson 3 & 4 - How do you attack and defend a castle? Lesson 5 - What was life like in a castle? Lesson 6 & 7- What was life as a Knight like? Lesson 8 & 9 - Heraldry & Foreign Castles. If any clarification or extra help is needed, do let me know and I will always be available!
KS3 History - What was the Heraldry like in the Middle Ages & Foreign Castles
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KS3 History - What was the Heraldry like in the Middle Ages & Foreign Castles

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This is part of an exciting scheme of work aimed at KS3 that looks at the role of castles in Britain while also looking at Knights, Life in Castles and Heraldry. I have also uploaded the entire lessons pack and there are a total of NINE lessons included. This can be found on my shop and includes: Lesson 1 & 2 - How did the first castles develop? Lesson 3 & 4 - How do you attack and defend a castle? Lesson 5 - What was life like in a castle? Lesson 6 & 7- What was life as a Knight like? Lesson 8 & 9 - Heraldry & Foreign Castles. This was a lesson looking at the Heraldry involved during the Middle Ages as well as a quick look at some Foreign Castles. This was taught over 2 50 minute lessons. Included is everything you need to succeed including differentiated resources, information and scaffolding!
KS3 History - What was life as a Knight like?
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KS3 History - What was life as a Knight like?

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This is part of an exciting scheme of work aimed at KS3 that looks at the role of castles in Britain while also looking at Knights, Life in Castles and Heraldry. I have also uploaded the entire lessons pack and there are a total of NINE lessons included. This can be found on my shop and includes: Lesson 1 & 2 - How did the first castles develop? Lesson 3 & 4 - How do you attack and defend a castle? Lesson 5 - What was life like in a castle? Lesson 6 & 7- What was life as a Knight like? Lesson 8 & 9 - Heraldry & Foreign Castles. This is a lesson on the Life of a Knight. This lesson is quite unique in the fact that it was graded outstanding by Ofsted, so there’s a seal of approval! This was originally taught in 2 lessons consisting of 50 minutes, and contains all of the resources, differentiation, a fantastic story I wrote and some scaffolding which you need to succeed in achieving the LO’s. Enjoy!
KS3 History - What was life like in a castle?
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KS3 History - What was life like in a castle?

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This is part of an exciting scheme of work aimed at KS3 that looks at the role of castles in Britain while also looking at Knights, Life in Castles and Heraldry. I have also uploaded the entire lessons pack and there are a total of NINE lessons included. This can be found on my shop and includes: Lesson 1 & 2 - How did the first castles develop? Lesson 3 & 4 - How do you attack and defend a castle? Lesson 5 - What was life like in a castle? Lesson 6 & 7- What was life as a Knight like? Lesson 8 & 9 - Heraldry & Foreign Castles. In this lesson, students together explore the nature of jobs in a typical Medieval Castle in groups. This was originally taught as a 50 minute lesson. This lesson includes all resources, differentiation, resources and scaffolding.
KS3 History - How do you attack and defend a castle?
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KS3 History - How do you attack and defend a castle?

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This is part of an exciting scheme of work aimed at KS3 that looks at the role of castles in Britain while also looking at Knights, Life in Castles and Heraldry. I have also uploaded the entire lessons pack and there are a total of NINE lessons included. This can be found on my shop and includes: Lesson 1 & 2 - How did the first castles develop? Lesson 3 & 4 - How do you attack and defend a castle? Lesson 5 - What was life like in a castle? Lesson 6 & 7- What was life as a Knight like? Lesson 8 & 9 - Heraldry & Foreign Castles. In this exciting lesson, students explore and look at the methods of attacking and defending a castle. Originally taught in 2 50 minute lessons, this resource includes both lessons, the resources needed including scaffolding and differentiation, as well as a knowledge quiz if following the original SoW.
KS3 History - How did the first Castles Develop?
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KS3 History - How did the first Castles Develop?

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This is part of an exciting scheme of work aimed at KS3 that looks at the role of castles in Britain while also looking at Knights, Life in Castles and Heraldry. I have also uploaded the entire lessons pack and there are a total of NINE lessons included. This can be found on my shop and includes: Lesson 1 & 2 - How did the first castles develop? Lesson 3 & 4 - How do you attack and defend a castle? Lesson 5 - What was life like in a castle? Lesson 6 & 7- What was life as a Knight like? Lesson 8 & 9 - Heraldry & Foreign Castles. These 2 lessons, which was originally taught in 2 50 minutes slots, looked at how the first castles developed. It builds on students literacy skills, includes scaffolding/differentiation and includes all of the resources needed. Any questions, do let me know!