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Created to get students thinking about actions, setting targets and reflected on what they could improve on. Good for use in RSE/PSHE lessons or as a tutor weekly tutor time task. This was adopted by my year team for students returning from Lockdown and for those with particularly poor behaviour, attendance or other mitigating issues.

Print every student a copy, and use this to record all the key data for the 20 rebellions they will encounter on this A2 journey. Booklet is divided into five sections, relating to each monarch with space to record the causes, nature, regularity, size, responses of government and more. Each monarch features a summary page to highlight key details of the reign and notes sections are further provided. Designed to be used either in conjuncture with my own chronological PPT or the thematic Textbook.

I use this to begin the study of this course. Lesson focus is to understand the key themes presented by the set text and to establish what notes will need to be taken in the corresponding booklet. Focus also given to styles of questions presented in exam.

Cover work sucks right? Well this’ll make it easy. Set this to give you students a thorough breakdown of the reason for and events of Thomas Beckett’s murder in Canterbury Cathedral. Tasks: Students to read the text (as class or individual) for literacy focus. Students complete comprehension questions for understanding A choice of two creative tasks - thus nullifying the age old “I’ve done it all init”…

Establish the causes and consequences of Wolsey’s ill-fated forced loan of 1525. Determine the conditions that led Wolsey to feel this was doable, and then focus on the aftermath. How did this effect the relationship of Henry and Wolsey and ultimately - how did this begin the chain of events to his fall? Lesson 05/15

It’s perhaps the one of the most iconic of episodes in tale of Henry. The divorce that divided England. But, how did Cromwell manage where Wolsey could not? Fully resource lesson. Lesson 09/15

Get to grips with the judicial, economic and social reforms of Cardinal Wolsey. Students will complete a ‘journal’ of reforms to keep it all nice and tidy. Each set of reforms will be analysed and tied together with an exam question. lesson 03/15

Henry’s divorces are legendary. Jeremy Kyle could fill a whole series with this fella… but, why did it happen really? Use this lesson to end the debate. Show your students why Henry ‘needed’ and justified his decision to divorce Catherine of Aragon. Finally determine why it didnt quite go right. Lesson 06/15

By the end of this lesson students will have formulated a view on Henry VIII on his taking to the throne in 1509. Students will read sources, evaluate societal structure and assess the aims of Henry. Lesson 01/15

Wolsey is the central protagonist of Henry’s early reign. Central to the tales we weave through this unit. But, where did he come from and how did he rise? Lesson 02/15

The original BREXIT back in 1536… that’s a story to tell right? Use this fully resourced lesson to explore the personal and wider causes behind the Break with Rome and begin to consider the consequences., Lesson 10/15

Part of GCSE Crime & Punishment. The focus of this lesson is to explore the changes made to Pentonville under the separate system. Includes: Focus on chronology of change over time. Booklet handout to complete covering: * The design of the prison. * Conditions in the prison. * Opinions on the prison. Evaluation of the reasons for the harsh conditions in Pentonville.

Part of Edexcel GCSE Crime and Punishment Lesson focus to evaluate how & why attitudes to some crimes have changed in the modern age. Tasks include: Dates guessing starter. Evaluation of changing attitudes towards race, gender and sexuality in Britain. Explanation of changing laws on domestic violence and drug use. Extra own knowledge segments to promote discussion - county lines and Aids Crisis. Final task exploring continuity and change over time.

For Edexcel GCSE Crime & Punishment. Lesson to focus on the changes made to policing as an overview. To include: Overview of Bow Street Runners and early Metropolitan Police Opposition to reforms. Reason for slow change. Source analysis.

Discover “The German Revolution” – A Comprehensive Teaching Resource for History Educators Dive into the pivotal events of 1918 with “The German Revolution”, a meticulously designed teaching resource perfect for Year 9 history lessons. This resource unpacks the dramatic collapse of Imperial Germany during the final days of World War I, leading to the formation of the Weimar Republic. Key Features:     •    Interactive Learning: Engage students with tasks like analyzing the Kiel Mutiny’s impact and inferring governance conditions from historical sources.     •    Critical Thinking Challenges: Promote deeper understanding through thought-provoking questions on the stab-in-the-back theory and opposition to Weimar.     •    Exam Prep Integration: Includes practice questions to develop source analysis skills.     •    Holistic Approach: Links historical events to broader narratives like World War I’s end and its aftermath. Equip your students with the tools to explore this transformative period in German history. Perfect for fostering analytical skills and historical empathy. Don’t miss this essential resource for your classroom!

Discover “The Weimar Republic” – A Comprehensive Teaching Resource for History Educators Dive into the pivotal events of 1918 with “The German Revolution”, a meticulously designed teaching resource perfect for Year 9 history lessons. This resource unpacks the dramatic collapse of Imperial Germany during the final days of World War I, leading to the formation of the Weimar Republic. Key Features:     •    Interactive Learning: Engage students with tasks like analyzing the strengths and weaknesses of the Weimar system.     •    Critical Thinking Challenges: Promote deeper understanding through thought-provoking questions on the strength and opposition to Weimar.     •    Exam Prep Integration: Includes practice questions to develop source analysis skills.     •    Holistic Approach: Links historical events to broader narratives like World War I’s end and its aftermath. Equip your students with the tools to explore this transformative period in German history. Perfect for fostering analytical skills and historical empathy. Don’t miss this essential resource for your classroom!

Discover “Threats to the Republic” – A Comprehensive Teaching Resource for History Educators Dive into the pivotal events of 1918 with “Threats to the Republic”, a meticulously designed teaching resource perfect for Year 10 history lessons. This resource unpacks the dramatic revolution that gripped Germany between 1919-20. Key Features:     •    Interactive Learning: Engage students with tasks like analyzing the Spartacist Uprising and the Kapp Putsch.     •    Critical Thinking Challenges: Promote deeper understanding the differences between the Left and Right of politics in Weimar.     •    Exam Prep Integration: Includes practice questions to develop source analysis skills.     •    Holistic Approach: Links historical events to broader violence in Germany post WWI. Equip your students with the tools to explore this transformative period in German history. Perfect for fostering analytical skills and historical empathy. Don’t miss this essential resource for your classroom!

Bring the epic Battle of Hastings to life for your Year 7 students with this engaging and interactive lesson. Perfectly designed to introduce early historical analysis, this resource combines vivid storytelling, source work, and multimedia tools to captivate learners and build essential skills. What’s Inside:     •    Bayeux Tapestry Analysis: Explore the iconic tapestry to trace the key moments of the battle, unraveling the strategies, turning points, and outcomes that shaped 1066.     •    Source Usefulness Practice: Introduce students to exam-style tasks, helping them develop critical thinking and evaluation skills early in their history journey.     •    Multimedia Reinforcement: Carefully selected videos bring the events of the Battle of Hastings to life, deepening students’ understanding and engagement. Tailored for Year 7 Learners: This resource balances accessibility and challenge, making it ideal for young historians stepping into the world of source analysis and historical evaluation.

Take your students on a deep dive into the rise of Adolf Hitler as Germany’s dictator with this compelling and skill-focused lesson. Perfectly suited for developing source analysis and comprehension skills, this resource provides a clear and engaging exploration of one of history’s pivotal moments. What’s Inside:     •    Reichstag Fire Analysis: Students engage with historical newsreels and reading comprehension activities to understand the significance of the event.     •    The Enabling Act: Explore how Hitler used intimidation and manipulation to consolidate power, making connections to broader historical themes.     •    GCSE-Style Source Question: A 4-mark question designed to introduce students to exam skills, building confidence in analyzing sources effectively.     •    Exit Ticket Task: A quick and reflective activity to embed key knowledge and strengthen skills in historical evaluation.

This lesson focuses on the pivotal events of the American Revolution, exploring how Britain lost its American colonies. Key topics include the colonial landscape of North America, the British acts that heightened tensions, and critical events such as the Boston Massacre, the Declaration of Independence, and the Siege of Yorktown. Students will examine the strategies, alliances, and factors contributing to Britain’s defeat, as well as the revolution’s global significance, sparking democratic ideals and reshaping world history. Through engaging tasks and challenges, learners will critically assess the revolution’s legacy and its transformative impact on the British Empire and beyond.