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Free high school british history resources for Microsoft PowerPoint
Introduction to the Middle Ages
This brief presentation heralds the beginning of my Middle Ages unit!Let the music and animations play out on the cover slide for full effect.It defines the eras of the Middle Ages - Early, High, Late.It works beautifully as an introduction before doing this video assignment:• The Dark AgesGoogle App Links are on the Teacher Instructions Sheet!Two versions of this lesson! The first is a Presentation - PowerPoint/Google Slides - for those teachers who know the topic and want to guide their stud
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6th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Also included in: Early Middle Ages Bundle
American Colonies Power Point and Exam
This 12 slide Power Point on how the American Colonies were established includes colorful images and maps to support the text. Includes the reasons why Europe colonized America, information on the lost colony of Roanoke, Jamestown, and the major differences between the 3 colonial regions (New England, Middle, Southern). The last slide includes review questions for students' responses orally or in writing as a closure for the presentation. The review questions can also be used as a warm up for
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5th - 10th
Beowulf and Introduction to the Anglo Saxons | Slides + Guided Notes
I know I'm known for all things Gen Z and Engagement, but man, I love ELA content. Specifically British Literature. This resource is a Google Slide presentation with 15 slides + guided notes. Each slide has an audio recording of me explaining each detail to students, + notes and slides have matching numbers to make sure nobody gets lost in the sauce. I am so excited to share this with you, it's my baby. Much more Beowulf + ELA stuff to come!
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11th - 12th, Higher Education
Lead Up to the American Revolution | Drag & Drop Google Slides Activity
This is a great preview/review activity that addresses some of the causes of the American Revolution- Lead up to the Revolutionary War. Students will use the online timeline as reference material (link provided in activity) to learn about the events leading up to the revolution. Students will then use what they have learned to Drag and Drop the pictures & descriptions of each event, in the Google slide, to the correct year on the timeline. You can assign this activity in Google Classroom for
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8th - 11th
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The classroom Magna Carta
This guided powerpoint activity teaches the students about the Magna Carta as well as gives them some say in their own learning throughout the duration of the class. My seniors enjoyed it but it could easily be used for students that are 7th grade and up.
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7th - 12th
Empire Windrush & The Windrush Generation
This lesson on the Windrush Generation explores the arrival of Caribbean migrants to Britain on the SS Empire Windrush in 1948. It examines the push and pull factors for migration, such as post-war labor shortages in Britain and economic difficulties in the Caribbean. Students analyze the challenges faced by the migrants, including racial discrimination and housing issues, and their cultural contributions to British society. Activities include watching and analyzing a video, discussing a case st
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7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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25. Henry VIII - The Causes of the Pilgrimage of Grace 1536 (Fully Resourced)
In this lesson, students will go on the explain the main economic, social, religious and political causes of the Pilgrimage of Grace in 1536. The lesson is suited for or could easily be adapted for students aged 12-16This is a fully resourced lesson which includes a printable fact sheet as well as worksheets, discussion tasks, engaging background information, warm up tasks and learning reviews.The downloaded lesson includes the following:1x A4 printout worksheet - Sorting Task 11x A4 printout w
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5th - 12th
Medicine and war
Changes in Medicine 1848-1948The aim of the lesson is for students to understand the role of war in medicine and how many strides are made due to investment made by Governments to treat its wounded soldiers.The lesson begins with the students linking war and its effects on medicine before they have to distinguish which advances have been made in both world wars. The second part of the lesson is based on the plastic surgeon Harold Gillies and his attempt to alter the disfigured appearance of sold
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9th - 12th
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Also included in: Medicine 1848-1948
Women in World War 2
World War IIThe aim of this lesson to analyse and evaluate the part played by women in World War 2.Students will analyse a number of propaganda posters used at the time, with particular reference made to the use of headings, colour, messages and the images used. Traditional teaching has always focused on work undertaken by women such as nursing, the W.A.A.F. or the Women’s Land Army.Although the students will learn the about the vital role women played in these jobs, they will also learn about t
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6th - 10th
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Also included in: Homefront in World War 2
Suffragettes and the vote
SuffragettesThis lesson raises many questions:Why were so many people in the Nineteenth Century prepared to die for universal suffrage? How had the Industrial Revolution created so many divisions and changes in society, where towns such as Manchester, Sheffield and Birmingham had no MP’s and thus went unrepresented in Parliament? Could Parliament see the injustice of denying the vote to working class men and industrialists who were making Britain the workshop of the world? Thus the story starts
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6th - 10th
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Also included in: The Suffragettes
Causes of the English Civil War
This lesson explores the problems Charles brought upon himself to cause the English Civil War. Students are given information which they have to analyse and decide how and why there were opposing views from Parliament and the King on how to run the country. Students justify who in their opinion is to blame for the Civil War and demonstrate their learning at the end of the lesson using some causational equations. The resource includes suggested teaching strategies and differentiated materials. It
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6th - 10th
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Also included in: The English Civil War
Richard Arkwright
The Industrial RevolutionThe aim of this lesson is to introduce the new breed of Factory Owner in the Industrial Revolution.What made Richard Arkwright such a success and how far did he change social and economic fabric of Britain forever? Students learn how he built up his business and the steps he took became a millionaire and questions how people at the time felt about this. Activities include completing a thinking quilt and a worksheet on the steps to his success with an explanation as to wh
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6th - 10th
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Also included in: The Industrial Revolution
Intro to Law- Where's the Justice? *Free* FLEX Trial Week
This free resource is a trial week for you/ your learner to decide if this Intro to Law FLEX learning course is the right path for you. Each week students are given a weekly reading assignment, video with multi-media presentation, and supplemental video/ article links aimed at enriching your learner’s understanding of Whatever Happened to Justice? by Richard Maybury and The Law by Frederick Bastiat.Accompanying free resources for Week One: Teacher's Guide & PPTThis lesson covers chapters 1-3
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8th - 12th
WW1 Presentation. (Land, Air, Water) Questions Included.
A class presentation about WW1, mentions aspects such as air (planes), land (trenches, tanks, and diseases), and water (submarines and ships). Also has 3 short videos and questions at the end for students to do.
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6th - 10th
Gulliver's Travels Power Point Slides
The Gulliver's Travels power points provide background information on the author, historical context and a literary toolbox. Teachers will have a huge jump start in preparing to teach the book and can use the power points to walk through the book.
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8th - 12th
Seige of Rochester Castle
The Middle AgesWhy was Rochester Castle seized by some disaffected knights in 1215 and why was King John so keen to recapture it?This lesson aims to analyse the strengths and weaknesses of Rochester Castle and understand why it was built in such a strategic position. Students have to evaluate the most effective ways of attacking and defending a Castle and learn how difficult medieval siege warfare was. The second aim of the lesson is to examine how and why it was captured in the first place as s
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6th - 10th
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Also included in: Medieval Kings
The Medieval Church
The Middle AgesThe aim of this lesson is to challenge and question the role of the Church in Medieval Society. On face value, the power it had over people was enormous and with power came great wealth, often at the expense and help of the population. But was it all corrupt and how much did people willingly give over their goods in return for salvation? These questions are explored through statistics, facts and video evidence. Students are ultimately required to justify if the Church was corrupt
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6th - 10th
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Also included in: The Middle Ages
Tudors introduction
The TudorsThe aim of this lesson is to introduce the Tudor Kings and Queens. The key skill of chronology is introduced from the start as students decide which Tudor came first to which came last. Key questions floating past the screen as well as the wall of mystery give clues and answers to some interesting and gruesome facts on the Tudor family.Students have the chance to create their own timelines, factual displays, key question and answer quizzes or an A-Z of Tudor facts.The lesson finishes w
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6th - 10th
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Also included in: Tudors Bundle
Queen Elizabeth I and religion
The Tudors This lesson aims to explore how Elizabeth approached the difficult subject of religion.Students are given the context of the religious situation left to Elizabeth by her predecessors, which will then give them answers as to why she took a calm and pragmatic approach to it.Furthermore they have to decide through a colour coding exercise which were the smallest and major problems she faced with religion before deciphering her religious settlement using a text mapping activity.Key questi
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6th - 10th
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Also included in: Tudors Bundle
Reaction to Hitler's Foreign Policy
Road to World War 2The aim of this lesson is to analyse the thoughts of France, Britain, the USA and Russia and their reaction to Hitler’s foreign policy. Students are also introduced to Britain’s policy of appeasement and have to rate how effective negotiating with Hitler might be.Students have a choice of task from answering a question, to a balloon debate or to making flashcards to reinforce their learning.The plenary asks them to evaluate and justify which character would best represent the
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8th - 12th
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Also included in: Hitler and the Road to War
World War 1 (WW1): Propaganda Poster Analysis and Creation.
In this lesson students will first discuss a WW1 propaganda poster, who its aimed at, what persuasive techniques it uses, and whether it is effective. With the help of a clear task example, they will then go on to select their own poster, research its context and write an analysis. Finally they will create their own WW1 poster, clearly explaining the context that the poster was created for, who its target audience is, what it is trying to achieve and the creative techniques used. Students will l
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9th - 12th
Medieval Life - Incredible Online Game and Lesson
A fully resourced and innovative lesson looking at Medieval Life in Europe. The focus is on the life of peasants, the nobility and the role of the church. It has been used with incredible success for many years to high school students across Europe, America and Asia.The centerpiece of the lesson is the use of the Medieval Life History Role Playing Game which is free to play and is hosted (along with other such games) at www.wolseyacadey.com/historyworlds if you do not already include these games
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5th - 12th
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Also included in: Medieval England - 34 Lessons, 5 Games
The Industrial Revolution Begins
A short (9 slides) PowerPoint showing how the Industrial Revolution came about in Great Britain. Includes a possible discussion or project for students on what inventions changed the lives of their grandparents, parents, and themselves. If you found this useful, please check out my follow-up lessons on the Industrial Revolution, which include a PowerPoint presentation on Art & Culture, several readings, a project (with rubric), and a fun activity that is incredibly versatile. It can take 20
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8th - 10th
English History: The Stuarts - The Impact of the Great Plague 1665
This lesson contains a variety of resources and activities to help students learn about the causes, events and overall impact of the Great Plague in England, 1665. For example, students will study the famous nursery rhyme, ‘Ring o’ Roses’, examine extracts from the diary of Samuel Pepys, analyse the orders given by King Charles II to help prevent the spread of the plague, discuss the similarities between the plague and recent Covid outbreak, analyse various sources and statistics about the Great
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4th - 9th
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