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Lesson plans and activity ideas for history teachers. Our range of resources for history teachers at KS2, KS3, GCSE and A-Level history. Each lesson provides detail, sources and a range of questions or discussion points. Some have accompanying worksheets or PowerPoint presentations, others do not need them.\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

Display<\/h2>\n

History Classroom Posters (Pack 1)<\/a><\/p>\n

History Classroom Posters (Pack 2)<\/a><\/p>\n

Bundle – Both of the above at a special offer price<\/a><\/p>\n

Using Source Material<\/h3>\n

How to Evaluate a Historical Source<\/a><\/p>\n

Lindow Man: How did Pete Marsh Die?<\/a><\/p>\n

Primary History Resources: Key Stage 2<\/h3>\n

Greek God of Healing: Asclepius. For KS2 History<\/a><\/p>\n

Norman Conquest for Key Stages 2 and 3<\/h3>\n

Bayeux Tapestry Activity<\/a><\/p>\n

Domesday Book. Using Sources lesson<\/a>. Aimed at Year 7, this is ideal as an introduction to sourcework. Contains everything needed for a one-off lesson.<\/p>\n

Consequences of the Norman Invasion<\/a><\/p>\n

The Feudal System<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Pupils learn about the way in which Feudal Society developed after the Norman Conquest. Containing PowerPoint and supporting materials.<\/p>\n

Motte and Bailey Castles<\/a><\/p>\n

What was a Motte and Bailey Castle? Why did the Normans build so many of them? This lesson provides learners with an understanding of the purpose and strengths of early Norman Castles. It can be used as part of a sequence of lessons on the Normanisation of England, or in a series of lessons on the development of castles and fortifications.<\/p>\n

Norman Conquest Workbook<\/a><\/p>\n

Covers the basics and can be used as a standalone resource, homework pack or for cover lessons.<\/p>\n

Diversity<\/h3>\n

Black History and the First World War<\/a><\/p>\n

Medieval England for Key Stage 3<\/h3>\n

The Crusades<\/a><\/p>\n

Causes of the Peasants Revolt<\/a><\/p>\n

Peasants Revolt in Medieval England<\/a><\/p>\n

Medieval Crime and Punishment<\/a><\/p>\n

Including a PowerPoint, this lesson explores a variety of crimes, punishments and means of policing in the medieval era. Can be used to draw on pupils KS2 knowledge, or to develop an awareness of continuity and change.<\/p>\n

King John: an assessment<\/a><\/p>\n

Is John’s reputation deserved? This lesson guides pupils through different interpretations of King John’s reign. It structures their thoughts and responses whilst expecting them to support assertions with evidence.<\/p>\n

The Slave Trade<\/h3>\n

The Transatlantic Slave Trade<\/a><\/p>\n

These activities break down the main teaching points of the trade in Slaves. It addresses the way in which triangular trade worked. It introduces some imagery associated with the abolition movements. Comparisons between the 18th century and the modern day are included, to allow discussion about continuity and change, human rights and what freedom is<\/p>\n

World War Two<\/h3>\n

D Day decision-making activity<\/a><\/p>\n

Places pupils in the role of Allied High Command and asks them to consider the various options available when planning to open up a Western Front following the entry into the war of the United States. Online activity that can be used alongside other resources. Has been used with Primary classes and in Secondary at KS3, GCSE and A-Level.<\/p>\n

D Day Infographic<\/a><\/p>\n

The First World War<\/h3>\n

Global Warfare<\/a><\/p>\n

How ‘Global’ was the First World War? This lesson introduces pupils to the war from the perspective of it being a world war. Students quickly learn about the interrelationship between different parts of the word and the manner in which colonialism and Imperialism continued to fuel the fighting.<\/p>\n

Western Front – Would you have made a good officer?<\/a><\/p>\n

Interactive Exercise. One of our oldest activities. A decision-making game about leadership on the front lines. It is really good at getting pupils to realise that the front lines were not as simple as they may appear to be. Best used on Desktop\/Laptops.<\/p>\n

Conscription – Key Stage 3 \/ GCSE<\/a><\/p>\n

3 levels of difficulty included in this worksheet on Conscription in the First World War.<\/p>\n

Kitchener’s Recruitment Drive\u00a0<\/a><\/p>\n

Germany 1919-39. A study of Weimar and pre-war Nazi Germany at GCSE<\/h3>\n

Origins of the Weimar Republic<\/a><\/p>\n

The Role of the SA.\u00a0<\/a><\/p>\n

Source analysis lesson. Exploring a famous political cartoon, breaking it down into easy to digest pieces and structuring pupil responses to exam-style questions.<\/p>\n

Revision notes on Weimar and Nazi Germany.\u00a0<\/a><\/p>\n

Hitler’s Rise to Power – Revision Chart<\/a><\/p>\n

Rise of Hitler<\/a><\/p>\n

Rise of the Nazi Party: Themes and Factors<\/a><\/p>\n

Life in Nazi Germany – Revision Chart<\/a><\/p>\n

United States of America 1919-42 for GCSE History<\/h3>\n

The Great Depression<\/a><\/p>\n

Health and Medicine through Time for GCSE History<\/h3>\n

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Medicine through time<\/a><\/h4>\n

Medical Monopoly: The Ancient World<\/a><\/h3>\n

Medieval Medicine: Simulation Activity<\/a><\/p>\n

A challenging but highly engaging activity that places your class at the heart of the Medieval Medical World. Pupils take on roles as different types of care providers, or patients from different backgrounds. Moving around the medical marketplace they encounter all manner of beliefs and a few costly roadblocks to their preferred elixir! All resources provided. Featured in Teaching History and Recommended by TES<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

Cult of Asclepius<\/a><\/p>\n

Medicine in the Middle Ages<\/a><\/p>\n

Medicine in the Renaissance<\/a><\/p>\n

Medical Change in the Renaissance<\/a><\/p>\n

Renaissance -Timeline activity for Revision<\/a><\/p>\n

William Harvey<\/a><\/p>\n

Andreas Vesalius<\/a><\/p>\n

Edward Jenner and the Smallpox vaccine.<\/a><\/p>\n

This lesson examines source material on the first vaccine. It develops source evaluation skills and reinforces their understanding of views at the time.<\/p>\n

The Fight Against Infectious Disease<\/a><\/p>\n

Hippocrates and Clinical Observation<\/a><\/p>\n

Islamic Medicine Mind mapping resource<\/a><\/p>\n

Great Plaque of London<\/a><\/p>\n

The Theory of the Four Humours<\/a><\/p>\n

Troubles in Northern Ireland – GCSE<\/h3>\n

Easter Rising 1919<\/a><\/p>\n

Consequences of the Easter Rising<\/a><\/p>\n

Partition of Ireland<\/a><\/p>\n

The Troubles: 1968<\/a><\/p>\n

Bloody Sunday 1972<\/a><\/p>\n

Powerpoint based lesson on Bloody Sunday<\/p>\n

Wars of the Roses lessons for A-Level History<\/h3>\n

A harvest of heads<\/a><\/p>\n

Explore the personality of Henry 6th through a lesson that is designed to develop your classes understanding of the period. This Context-driven approach enables a breadth of understanding about the intricacies of the court.<\/p>\n

Factions and Feuds<\/a><\/p>\n

This lesson looks at the structure of Government in Henry’s Minority and Majority. From here it explores the way in which decision making was conducted. Sources are introduced to show students some of the reasons why factions began to develop and encourages them to think about how this may affect the structures of government.<\/p>\n

A Paper Crown<\/a><\/p>\n

What went wrong for Richard, 3rd Duke of York? This lesson explores the tumultuous events of 1459\/60. Students will gain an awareness of the various pressures upon both factions at the time.<\/p>\n

The Personality of King Henry VI<\/a><\/p>\n

What did Henry’s contemporaries think of him? This lesson examines a series of sources to develop an awareness of different views and the reasons why subjects and other commentators interpreted him so differently. Exam-style questioning is included with tips for students.<\/p>\n

How did Edward IV gain the crown in 1461?\u00a0<\/a><\/p>\n

In this A-Level lesson, students explore the events from the death of Richard of York through to the immediate aftermath of the Battle of Towton. How was Edward able to turn a dire situation around so quickly?<\/p>\n

Consolidating Power: The Edward IV Roll<\/a><\/p>\n

This lesson takes a close look at the imagery in the Edward IV roll. It is designed to help students better understand the importance of legitimacy in the context of the day.<\/p>\n

The ‘She-Wolf of France’: Is this a fair assessment of Margaret of Anjou?<\/a><\/p>\n

Margaret of Anjou’s role in the build-up to the outbreak of the Wars of the Roses and its early stages is subject to much debate. Shakespeare’s caricature of her being a ‘She-Wolf’ remains a popular view. But how accurate is this assessment of Henry VI’s wife and Queen? This lesson explores the evidence.<\/p>\n

Edward IV and Elizabeth Woodville: Impact of their marriage on the State<\/a><\/p>\n

The secret marriage of King Edward IV to Elizabeth Woodville was both unexpected and unwanted by many in the Council. Yet, it had to be accepted. The implications were large at court and ultimately throughout the country. In this A-Level lesson, we examine the consequences of various aspects of changes that the marriage resulted in.<\/p>\n

Historiography of the Wars of the Roses<\/a>. An introduction for A-Level students<\/p>\n

This lesson provides students with an overview of the way in which historians views about the wars of the roses have changed over the years. This will help them to understand the various sources that are presented over their studies within context. This can lead to further exploration and analysis of historians changing views and the debates that have surrounded them.<\/p>\n

Consummate Politician? Assessing Warwick the Kingmaker<\/a><\/p>\n

Was Warwick the Kingmaker a consummate politician? This A-Level History exercise assesses his methods and motives c1450 to 1471.<\/p>\n

Richard III: An extensive overview<\/a><\/p>\n

A series of activities covering Richard’s adult life. A presentation provides an overarching chronology of his involvement in politics under the reign of Edward IV, explores the manner in which he became King in 1483, looks into his brief reign and finally addresses the invasion of Henry Tudor and Richard’s defeat and death at Bosworth.<\/p>\n

A-Level and GCSE: Russia c1900-1953<\/h3>\n

Russian Empire: The Big Picture<\/a><\/p>\n

Ruling Russia: Russian Government c1900<\/a><\/p>\n

Revolution of 1905<\/a><\/p>\n

February Revolution Tag Cloud<\/a><\/p>\n

Short Term Causes of the Russian Revolution<\/a><\/p>\n

Russian Revolution – Overview Video\u00a0<\/a><\/p>\n

Russian Revolution – Video for use as a Starter Activity<\/a><\/p>\n

Russian Revolution: Continuity and Change<\/a><\/p>\n

Stalin’s Rise to Power – Revision<\/a><\/p>\n

Revision \/ Intervention tool for the Russian February Revolution. 1-9 GCSE<\/a><\/p>\n

A Level Politics<\/h3>\n

Thomas Hobbes: Social Contract<\/a><\/p>\n

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