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A follow up to my resource looking at the causes of the Glyndwr rebellion. This resource looks at the famous Glyndwr victory over Edmund Mortimer at the Battle of Bryn Glas (Pilleth) on June 22nd, 1402. The resources encourage pupils to categorise factors, and then use their knowledge to do some extended writing (PEEL task) on the key question. The PEEL sheet will aid pupils to attain L5, whilst follow up tasks can help them to access L6+. There is also an extended numeracy task for higher ability pupils. Enjoy. (The clip that accompanied this resource is no longer listed on youtube - Battlefield Britain "Battle for Wales") - sorry.

A follow up to another of my resources (Why did Wales and England do to war in 1276 and 1282?) A detailed resource to develop pupil skill in using evidence (focusing on utility and reliability). Pupils sift through 7 sources (primary, contemporary and secondary) to work out what really happened to Llywelyn on the day he died. Pupils then use their findings to write an account of what they think happened, and then refer to how reliable the sources they had were for the enquiry. A popular resource with my classes.

As the highest ranking officer to die at the Battle of Waterloo, Picton was considered a hero within the British Army. In 1916, a statue was erected in his honour in Cardiff’s Marble Hall for Welsh heroes, but many consider his inclusion an insult. This task asks pupils to assess the life and achievements of Thomas Picton, and consider whether or not his statue should be amongst such notable individuals as Hywel Dda, Giraldus Cambrensis and Owain Glyndwr.

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.

A simple resource looking at the positive relationship between the USA and Iraq in the 1970s, the invasion of Kuwait, the Gulf War and the aftermath up to 1998. Possible exam and revision activities included.

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.

Two simple resources covering various aspects linked to détente: 1. Détente with the USSR: reference to the various reasons behind détente (US and USSR perspective), what was achieved between the two Superpowers in the 1970s, and whether or not détente was a complete success. Specific exam type questions included. 2. Détente with China: reference to the various reasons behind détente (US and China perspective), what was achieved between the two countries in the 1970s, and whether or not détente was a complete success. Specific exam type questions 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!

Two simple Cuban resources: 1. US-Cuban relations in the period 1959 to 1961: reference to Batista, the Cuban revolution, Castro's economic actions and the Bay of Pigs. 2. Cuban Missile Crisis: reference to U2s, options available to JFK, ultimate decision, options available to Khrushchev, outcome of the crisis, and eventual consequences (hotline, Turkish missiles etc.) Possible exam question looking at why Cuba was a turning point in US foreign policy included. Three simple Vietnam War resources: 1. Why did the USA get involved in Vietnam?: reference to domino theory, providing aid, events in the Gulf of Tonkin, the Tonkin Resolution and its consequences. 2. The War: reference to the Vietcong and US tactics. 3. Why did the USA lose?: reference to Vietnamisation, impact of war on US soldiers and society, protests etc. Possible exam questions included.

Resources covering the following: 1. Containment: definition of containment/Truman Doctrine/domino theory, reasons for containment after WWII, USA's attitude towards Communism, reference to some examples of how the USA attempted to contain Communism within the period, and Marshall Plan. Possible exam/assessment/revision questions included. 2. Berlin: the partition of Germany and Berlin post-1945, reasons why Stalin blockaded West Berlin in 1948 and how the USA reacted between 1948-49, NATO, and the circumstances involving the Berlin Wall in 1961. Possible exam/assessment/revision questions included.

Resources covering the following: 1. Isolation: definition of isolation, reasons for going into isolation after WWI, and USA's attitude towards the League of Nations. Possible exam/assessment questions included. 2. USA and Japan: reasons why the USA grew concerned over Japan, reasons why Japan attacked Pearl Harbor, initial US reaction to the attack. 3. USA and WWII: the Pacific War (island hopping, Hiroshima and Nagasaki), the European War (Atlantic Charter, Operation Huskey, D-Day) and the Grand Alliance (brief reference to Tehran, Yalta and Potsdam).

A resource looking at the life and achievements of Llywelyn ap Gruffydd , the only man to have conquered the whole of Wales, and thus became the King of Wales. Similarities in the story of William Wallace (spider) and Gruffydd (cauldron of beef). Pupils have to pick 8 key events, and produce a biography poster report.

A group/market place task where pupils have to give a "job interview" (of sorts) to the three main candidates to replace Edward the Confessor. Elements of LNF evident. Pupil then make a decision as to who was the best candidate. They show their knowledge and understanding via a PEEL writing tasks. Enjoy!

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

A two lesson task looking at the various causes in the rise in witch executions in the mid C17th. Starter tasks (e.g. bar graph) are aimed at developing aspects of Numeracy. Pupils consider to which category the various examples belong. They also conclude with their opinion of the three biggest factors that contributed to the craze. This is a reworking of my original resource, and is more focussed on the Interregnum.

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 fun activity looking at how the last physical invasion of Britain was foiled by the actions of ordinary Welsh people in 1797. Tasks include watching a video (with question sheet), and imagining how one of the women who foiled the invasion (Jemima Nichols) would have reacted to her heroism on a fakebook page. Enjoy!