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A number of resources looking at the reasons how and why Mussolini set up a Fascist dictatorship in Italy in the period 1922-1926. Resources refer to developments such as the Acerbo Law, murder of Matteotti (including why Mussolini was able to survive the crisis) and the policies/actions introduced once the crisis had passed. Revision activities and possible exam questions included.

A number of resources looking at the causes and consequences of the 1917 February Revolution. The pack includes information about the causes and the events of the revolution, such as Russian entry into WWI, the political, economic and social impact of the war, the actions of the Duma etc. Revision activities and possible exam questions are included.

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 2 lesson resource looking at the long term and short term causes of the Glyndwr Rebellion against Henry IV. Elements of Bloom's taxonomy are incorporated into the various activities (progression in difficulty/skill used). Also elements of literacy and numeracy. First task: pupils to look at the famous statue in Corwen, and elicit interpretations about the figure. Second task: pupils to watch a short hyperlinked clip to see if they can answer 4 basic questions about Glyndwr. (Bloom's Recall) Third task: pupils to look at the various grievances in Wales (and personal factors regarding Glyndwr), and categorise them into SPEAR factors. (Bloom's Understanding and Analysis) Fifth task: pupils consider the most important reason(s) why Glyndwr and the Welsh rebelled, and explain whether or not Glyndwr was a reluctant rebel. (Bloom's Evaluate) Final task: this one is up to you, and could cover Bloom's Create. Hope you'll find this useful! Enjoy! Fourth task: pupils then translate the above information into a 9 part factor wheel (e.g. beliefs and ideas, media, poverty, religious etc.), annotating the wheel with at least one important example for the relevant factors. (Bloom's Applying)

A fun activity looking at the creation of the UK, and the evolution of the Union Jack.

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.

An historical enquiry into what really happened to Wat Tyler in June 1381. Pupils have to sift through 7 pieces of evidence (which tend to contradict in places) and work out what really happened to Tyler in Smithfield. There is also an activity to assess pupil understanding of source reliability and utility. The end product is to write a report about 1. What they think happened to Wat Tyler, and 2. How useful and reliable were the 7 selected sources for the enquiry. Enjoy!

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 resource looking at the reasons for Scotland's victory over the English in 1314. Differentiated tasks.

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 designed to develop numeracy skills, e.g. creating discrete graphs, analysis of graphs, map work (including measuring to scale), calculating speed etc. A fun lesson blending aspects of History, Numeracy and Geography.

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.

A selection of clock revision sheets focussing on key questions: The Liberal Government: Why poverty became an issue How the Liberals tackled poverty Political problem 1. House of Lords, 2. Labour and 3. Votes for Women Cultural pressures (language decline, religious revival, entertainment, war poets etc. Golden Age: Why was it a golden age for Welsh industry Great Unrest 1. Coal and 2. Slate (Penrhyn Strike) Railways (Llanelli) Proved very popular with my Year 11 group.

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.

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.