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A simple resource to assess the knowledge of pupils (either as an exit ticket of Homework activity).

A simple task (at first) to consider whether or not one of Medieval Wales' most celebrated Prince deserved to be given the title "Great". The powerpoint is self-explanatory and leads to a literacy (Writing Accurately) task, which covers some strands of the LNF (see the writing accurately pyramid at the end of the ppt). Worked well with my Year 7 class. Hope you find it useful. Enjoy!

A simple resource looking at the US relationship with Iran between 1950s and 1981, with reference to: relationship with the Shah, the Iranian Revolution, attitude of the Ayatollah towards the USA, the events at the Embassy in Tehran, the 444 day hostage crisis, Iran-Iraq War and consequences. Possible exam questions included.

A task to develop pupils skills of understanding how and why different interpretations are formed when looking at individuals in History. The full powerpoint is self-explanatory, with structured tasks to help enable pupils to reach at least L6+. This task has been successful, and enabled many low-to-middle ability pupils to hit higher levels. Enjoy!

A number of resources looking at the methods used by the Normans: Terror Castles Feudal System Domesday Book Changes to the Church etc. End task (assessment) is to imagine what the Bayeux Tapestry would have looked like if it included scenes from the actual conquest.

A resource looking at the aims, objectives, methods etc. of the National Association for the Advancement of Coloured People. GCSE type exam questions included.

A resource looking at the various causes of the Rebecca Riots.

An activity looking at the factors behind the Merthyr Rising of 1831 - labelling a picture, factor wheel annotation etc. A second task is a sequencing activity where pupils create a visual timeline of the main events during the rising.

An A level resource looking at the different forms of opposition to Mussolini's regime, and a look into the factors that brought about his downfall in 1943.

Introducing Year 7 pupils to the concept of interpretations. This simple resource gets pupils to look at two differing interpretations of William the Conqueror and select evidence that could back up both opinions. Extended tasks gets pupils to consider how background influences and purpose can also impact on interpretations. Task is designed to assist pupils in attaining L5/L6 in interpretations of history (follow the ppt slide with the two colums and copy/complete tasks. Enjoy.

A two lesson pack (L1 and L2 on the ppt). L1 - Why did Henry VIII want the Acts of Union? A task where pupils consider the different factors behind wanting the Acts. Pupils show their understanding by annotating the factor wheel after categorising the information on the worksheet. Pupils must also consider which factor was the most important (using the PEE formula). L2 - What were the effects of the Acts of Union? A market place activity where pupils find the different effects the Acts have (e.g. on how Wales was governed, how lawlessness was tackled, opportunities and impact on culture). Pupils should also consider if the Acts were a good thing for Wales.

A resource looking at the problem of poverty, and why there was greater social awareness during the early C20th. The resource looks at: *traditional attitudes towards poverty *the problems facing the poor *the work of Charles Booth *the work of Seebohm Rowntree *the impact of the Boer War *why there appeared to be more sympathy towards the poor by 1906 *why the Liberals won the 1906 election *how the Liberals helped to reduce the impact of poverty on children, workers, unemployed and the elderly *criticisms of the reforms Possible exam questions and revision tasks included.

An activity to develop pupils PEE skills (Point, Evidence, Explain). Pupils then draft a PEE answer to consider the factors that enables his victory. Vocab Mat included. Pupils then analyse and explain the most important factor.

A simple comprehension resource looking at the causes of the Wars of Independence from the death of Alexander III to the Battle of Dunbar. Pupils to elicit information and consider the most important parts of the narrative, and create a 12 scene cartoon strip.

A simple, yet effective resource looking at the factors behind Stalin's eventual victory in the power struggle following Lenin's death. Revision tasks included.

A two/three lesson resource looking at they battles of the Civil War. Pupils create a living graph (from the perspective of a Royalist or Parliamentarian) to map out the course of the war from their point of view (using the key found on the battle map). Card sorting activity to help them categorise the factors that made the Royalists weaker and the Parliamentarians stronger as the war progressed. An extended writing (PEEL) activity at the end to allow pupils to show their knowledge and understanding of the key question. Enjoy!