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Free british history lessons
Stone Age Cave Art (LESSON)
A FREE full lesson introducing Stone Age cave art, including a detailed lesson plan, Powerpoint and pupil resource sheets. This is the third lesson from our popular Stone Age to Iron Age Unit for KS2.What was Stone Age cave art?This lesson gives pupils the opportunity to examine pictures of cave art from the Stone Age. Pupils will identify common images in the cave paintings and consider what they tell us about life in the Stone Age. After learning about how Stone Age artists created their cave
Grades:
2nd - 6th
Also included in: Stone Age to Iron Age - 10 Lessons
French and Indian War - Perspectives Lesson
Personal Note: I was observed during this lesson while teaching one of my 6th grade inclusion classes, and my AP was VERY happy! All of my students did a great job with this activity- actively engaged in the brainstorming. For some of my lower-level classes, I made sure that as soon as they were finished brainstorming, we kept going (down-time leads to distractions :) ).
Created for Virginia SOL Standards, this lesson has students think critically about the possible causes and effects of th
Grades:
3rd - 11th
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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Medieval Times: My Coat of Arms - BONUS WORKSHEETS
This FREE worksheet includes 1 page from our Medieval Times resource.This Coat of Arms worksheet allows students to design and draw their own coat of arms using the diagram of a shield. This worksheet can be used on its own, or paired with the individual resource. And the best part is, it's FREE.About the full resource, Medieval Times:"Serfs up"! Medieval Times — everything from knights and castles to Crusades and feudal feasts. Students will delight as they examine the many aspects of the Middl
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4th - 6th
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History: The Transatlantic Slave Trade - Slave Auctions & Life on a Plantation
In this lesson, students will learn all about the events of the transatlantic slave trade from the stage of the slave auction to life on the plantations. Students will be able to describe the differences between the two methods of slave auctions and also use sources to describe the events of the auctions. They will then use a detailed fact sheet to help them understand what life on s slave plantation was like. This is a fully resourced lesson which includes printable fact sheets and worksheets a
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Not Grade Specific
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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St. Patrick's Day: Real Irish Culture
This comprehensive lesson plan teaches about St. Patrick, Irish Culture, Traditional Foods, Song, Animals, Math Patterns, History, Meaning of the Irish Flag, Traditional Houses, Irish Houses now, and much more! There is a word search, reflection page, and also a quiz to assess learning. This is to use to teach the real Irish History and Culture around St. Patrick's Day, not just the stereotypical Leprachauns. Give your students a chance to get to know the real, magical, and interesting Ireland.
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K - 5th
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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
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.
Grades:
8th - 12th
Facts About Afternoon Tea, Fun Facts About Tea Party History and Tea
An interesting and fun fact sheet about the origins of afternoon tea and other tea related subjects. Contains the following item: 1 x 1 Sided 8.5 x 11 Fact Sheet PDF
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Not Grade Specific
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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
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
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
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
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