This resource contains 2 baseline assessments and two mark schemes for history transition from year 6-7. The first test examines knowledge and understanding, and tests students on their knowledge of historical methods and the Second World War (KS2 topic). It is fully differentiated and examines recall and key second order concept understanding. The second assessment is a skills assessment which evaluates students’ ability to use source materials. They are required to demonstrate key skills such as making inferences; comparing sources; assessing reliability. There are a wide range of written; pictoral and photographic evidence to evaluate on the papers testing all of their skills as well as written sources. They are accompanied with mark schemes and guidance on performance. I use these tests to inform planning and differentiation for the year.

This lesson was created to support lower prior attaining students grasp the concept of making inferences from sources. It teaches the skill through modeling and repetition. It was created to support learning to master the first question on paper 3 of the EDEXCEL GCSE History specification, but can be used for teaching inferences at any age and on any paper.

Edexcel GCSE History. These lessons focus fully on examination practice, and complement the migration through time workbook (also available as a bundle), but can be used as a stand alone resource. There are about 4 to 5 lessons contained within the power point, each outlining examination technique/structure, model and answers and practice questions for the students. The power point contains 30 slides. Duration 4/5 hours plus homework.

This booklet complements the scheme of learning on ‘What is History?’ also available. It can also be used as a stand alone resource. The work booklet focuses on the skills needed for a successful transition from Year 6 to 7 in history and considers the discipline of history through sources; interpretations; chronology and other second order concepts. All of the necessary information is in the booklet/activities/spaces for students to write. This is a very useful resource either to use in class or for students working from home or for holiday work. Duration 6 x 1 hour lessons/independent learning. The booklet contains 34 pages and can either be used as a hard copy or online.

This resource is a 79 page workbook (space for answers included) which is aimed at helping students understand the assessment requirements for the new EDEXCEL Migrants in Britain breadth study. It contains: A course outline The EDEXCEL generic mark scheme for reference Instructions on how to answer each question type with explanations of the AOs and how to gain the marks for each A sample answer for each question-type with commentary on where the marks are gained Practice questions for each question type (8 for questions 1 and 3, and 4 for questions 2; 4 and 5/6) A glossary area where students can record key terminology with definitions to help maximise SPaG marks This can be used as a single document to keep all assessments together and it addresses the lack of sample questions available for the new option. It can also be used as evidence for predicted grades (or TAGs if that becomes necessary). Printing costs can be reduced by either sharing with students online, or by removing the pages for writing and asking students to write the answers in their books.

Fun end of term activity for tutorial or food tech lesson at Christmas time. Find the answers to 15 questions about the traditional Christmas foods and then locate the words in a wordsearch. Useful for key stages 1-3. Would take between 20-40 minutes depending on age and ability.

This is the seventh lesson in an 8 lesson scheme of learning for key stage 3 on the Industrial Revolution. It involves research into how the social conditions in the cities during the industrial revolution aided criminals and made solving crime very difficult for the police. Students are required to consider a variety of sources to reach a judgment in an extended writing task. All sources and the writing frame are included within the power point for copying. This could also be used as a GCSE resource to support the teaching of the historic environment on the crime and punishment unit. No text book is needed.

Fun end of term activity for tutorial or English lesson at Christmas time. Find the answers to 15 questions asking students to questions about Charles Dicken’s ‘A Christmas Carol.’ and then locate the words in a wordsearch. Useful for key stages 2-3. Would take between 20-40 minutes depending on age and ability.

These lessons were created for AQA history A Level unit 1C, however can be used for any post 16 study of the Tudors. There are about 5 or 6x 1 hour lessons included in this power point, and they provide the opportunity for historical investigation into the three distinct periods of Henry VIII’s foreign policy and his attempts to secure the succession. It contains a variety of teacher led and student led learning opportunities culminating in a judgment regarding the success of Henry VIII’s foreign policy.

This lesson was created for AQA Unit 1C A level history but can be used for any post 16 study of the Tudors. It invlves the evaluation of Thomas Cromwell with particular reference to the Elton Thesis. It provides A Level students with the opportunity to carry out extended reading activities, and to evaluate various historical interpretations and challenges to the Elton Thesis.

This assembly involves starts with the story of the origins and development of Halloween. It then develops with a quiz testing children’s listening and comprehension skills, and ends with some advice about keeping safe on Halloween night, and being respectful when trick or treating. There are twenty black/orange slides which create the mood, and lots of scary themed pictures. The assembly lasts about 20 minutes but can be extended to half an hour if necessary.

One hundred questions in 60 minutes. This quiz can be done individually; in pairs or in groups depending on the size of the A Level class. It enables students to revise the content of the Year 12 course through competition, and is fun as an end of term activity. I often give prizes to the students who score the highest, although I have never had a 100% success yet!!! The questions are challenging and require 1 word/one sentence answers. Answers are included for self-assessment. This resource assesses and consolidates student knowledge while they are having fun.

This assembly is suitable for key stages 1 and 2, possibly 3 if you use the longer clip. It lasts between 20 and 30 minutes (depending on which clip you use). It is a fun interactive assembly which tells the story of the Gunpowder Plot and then involves a fun quiz to test recall and to get the children involved in the story. It links the plot to bonfire night and ends with some tips on firework safety.

This lesson has been created to prepare students for their GCSE mocks and public examinations. It is the third lesson in a set of skills lessons which helps them revise and master source utility questions. The lesson starts by explaining how to get full marks on a source utility question, and then solidifies student learning through AFL modeling and repetition. This lesson contains material based on the Weimar and Nazi Germany depth study (USA Conflict at home and abroad also available). It takes about an hour to teach and enables students to practice their source skills.

This revision power point facilitates the revision of the whole of the MODERN Medicine topic for EDEXCEL GCSE. It is divided into the relevant sections; contains all of the key knowledge for revision; thinking points and practice examination-style questions. Duration: 3 hours approx

This is a detailed historiography lesson which interrogates the evidence for whether Mary Tudor really deserved her title ‘bloody.’ It takes about two hours to teach and tests skills and knowledge. It can be used for Unit 1C of the AQA A level unit 1C or any other unit which covers this topic. It could also be useful as an AO4 lesson for GCSE students.

This lesson focuses on considering historical interpretations of religious change under Edward VI. It takes about 2 hours to teach, and can be used for unit 1C of the AQA A level history specification. It can also be used with boards covering similar topics.

This assembly is suitable for either Key Stage 2 or 3 students (maybe Key Stage 1). It is based on different traditions around the world at Christmas time. It contains 2 clips - one on Christmas traditions and a short one on the Nativity. It then goes on to discuss different traditions in selected countries. It would take about 20-30 minutes to deliver, and provides opportunities for students to think about their own traditions and what is important to the, I have included a ‘Christmas in 21 different languages’ wordsearch and quiz to accompany this if it was to be delivered as a lesson instead of an assembly.