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Free 8th grade british history lessons
Comic 180: Early America, 6.1 (First Continental Congress)
Comic 180: Early America, 6.1 (First Continental Congress) is a history lesson about the "Road to the American Revolution" in comic book style. Great for differentiated instruction and anchor activities, the comic brings black and white U.S. History into vividly colored reality. Middle school and high school students will love this break from the traditional textbook and yearn for more. The previous version has been retitled and split into two parts: 6.1 & 6.2 The new versions include an ass
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7th - 10th
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FREE - Guy Fawkes Night (Bonfire Night) - British Festival Reading Lesson
FREE Reading lesson with Full lesson plan. Work with your students to learn about the foiling of the Gunpowder Plot and it's annual celebration. It contains pre-reading activities, a reading, synonym match, comprehension check & discussion starters. The Gunpowder Plot: On November 5th, 1602, Guy Fawkes and his co-conspirators were arrested trying to plant explosives under the Houses of Parliament and blow up King James I and the House of Lords. The foiling of this plot is celebrated to
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7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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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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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
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
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
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
Medieval British History: The Development of Castles in Medieval England
This is a **free sample** of one of the most commonly taught subjects in schools - Medieval castles! You will receive the following:1: A 3 page A4 worksheet which is aimed at all abilities but in particular weaker students who need more structure2: A 2 page A4 fact sheet about the development of castles over time3: A mega powerpoint presentation which is fully animated and illustrated to engage your students about the topic. It includes starter tasks, worksheets, tasks, information and learning
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4th - 9th
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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
European Immigration
These are all questions related to the new immigrants coming to Europe in the late 1800's. All of the questions are provoking and the document takes around 15 minutes if you rush and 30 minutes if you give thoughtful answers.
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8th
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Trenches in World War 1
World War 1The aim of this lesson is to understand why building trenches led to a static war of attrition. The lesson focuses on some key questions: Why did they build trenches in the first place? Why were the trenches built in zig zags? Why were there lines of trenches behind the front ones and how did they use the barbed wire and sandbags?Through video footage and visual aids, students build up a picture of what a trench looked like, the equipment a soldier would have to carry to build them an
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7th - 12th
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Also included in: World War 1
Magna Carta Translations and Interpretations
The Magna Carta is one of the great documents of history. In this file your students can read the Magna Carta and answer a few questions about several of the clauses. Vocabulary words are highlighted within each clause for the students to define. This file contains both the Word and PDF formats of the following:
* Full English translation of the 1215 Magna Carta
* Translation and Question boxes for your students to answer.
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7th - 12th
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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
Field Marshal Douglas Haig
World War 1The aim of this lesson is to question the integrity of Field Marshal Douglas Haig, one of the most controversial figures of the war.Does Field Marshal Douglas Haig deserve the nickname of ‘The Butcher of the Somme’?Students are given the context of the ‘Lions led by Donkeys’ argument and are then led through a journey of audio, video, and source evidence from which they have to make a judgement at the end if he deserves his nickname.They will also recognise and analyse how views about
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7th - 12th
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Also included in: World War 1
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
Indian Partition - India and Empire - 5 of 5 fully resourced lessons
Indian Independence, Indian Partition and the British Empire – 5 fully resourced Lessons A lesson from a 5-part sequence on the British Empire, Indian independence and Indian Partition. The lessons, and the activities included are seen below. To buy the whole unit at a reduced price please visit www.wolseyacademy.com to purchase and to view our other fully resourced History lessons. 1. The British Empire in 1900 (5 key theme match up > Round Robin > Class Debate > Paragraph writing skil
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6th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Source Activity - Indigenous Australia
A source activity using a primary source.This activity is based around the idea of Terra Nullius in Australia.Includes background information, source and questions.This activity includes a source from the 1800s and as such, includes words that are now considered inappropriate.Aboriginal Studies, History.
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7th - 12th
35. Medicine: Case Study Treatment Lung Cancer (GCSE History Edexcel)
I am providing this as a free lesson due to my own experiences with the impact of lung cancer with the passing of my mum in 2021.This lesson looks at the improvements which have been made in the early diagnosis, treatment methods and prevention of lunch disease in the modern period. Students will also look at how lunch cancer became so prevalent in the late 20th century.The lesson includes a variety of features and resources such as starter tasks, recap activities, printable activity/question s
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8th - 11th
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