History teaching resources

The History of Science Theory 1 Presentation,  Age 14-16 (KS4 / GCSE),  Age 16-18 (A-level),  Age 11-14 (KS3),  Physics,  History,  Biology,  Chemistry,  Heat and Gases,  Radioactivity and atoms,  Structures and Bonding,  Forces and Motion,  Space,  Electricity and Circuits,  The Periodic Table,  Waves and Particles,  Primary Physics,  Fields: gravitational and electrical,  This PPT has been researched to include all famous scientists, inventors and philosophers over the past 20 centuries. It includes the major theories that are visited in both KS3 and KS4. The task is to do a timeline of some or all of the theorists. Includes a definition of 'a theory' and a plenary of guess the famous scientists. Promotes discussion on important theories and inventions.

Gunpowder plot 1 Lesson plan,  Age 7-11 (KS2),  Age 11-14 (KS3),  History,  17th & 18th Century British,  Crime and Punishment,  A simple PowerPoint on Guy Fawkes and the gunpowder plot. 9 slides

Historical dance: Tudors and the Blitz 1 Lesson plan,  3 Others,  1 Worksheet,  Age 7-11 (KS2),  History,  Physical Education,  Tudors,  Class Games,  20th Century British,  Ten lessons covering period dance and culture, firstly on 15th Century English dancing and then on dancing in 1940s London during the 'Blitz'

henry's wives market place 2 Presentations,  2 Worksheets,  Age 7-11 (KS2),  History,  17th & 18th Century British,  History activity suitable for mixed ability Year 4. based on the learn to learn strategy of the market place. Children reasearch one or more of the wives and then "sell" and buy information to complete the task of finding out about other wives. The second presentation introduces information about entertainment in Tudor times. A lesson plan accompanies each PowerPoint.

Le Traité De Versailles 1 Presentation,  Age 14-16 (KS4 / GCSE),  History,  20th Century World,  Explication des conditions du Traité de Versailles (Treaty of Versailles).

Somme 1 Presentation,  1 Worksheet,  Age 14-16 (KS4 / GCSE),  Age 11-14 (KS3),  History,  20th Century British,  A class presentation, aiming at developing pupils' understanding of battle tactics and decision-making skills relating to war. It details the allies' plans for defeating the German army at the Somme, and compares the plan with the harsh realities of the battle, using statistics and primary written evidence to explain what the soldiers themselves had to endure, prior to even entering the battle.

History of Machines 1 Presentation,  Age 14-16 (KS4 / GCSE),  Age 11-14 (KS3),  Physics,  History,  Historical techniques,  Forces and Motion,  Cross curricular lesson (history & science); for example includes the history of weapons, computers and windmills and links to topical videos. Science part is in yellow boxes & each machine is split into the history and time it would have been used. To differentiate for low ability use practical investgations eg. ramps, gears, hydraulics (syringes) and high, make trebuchets, ballistas & catapults

Segregation2 1 Presentation,  1 Worksheet,  Age 14-16 (KS4 / GCSE),  Age 11-14 (KS3),  History,  20th Century World,  Resource about the segregation between whites and black in the USA. It makes use of some primary sources that can be developed into a full class discussion and encourages pupils to think about their own views on discrimination.

Google research on Spanish Armada 1 Other,  1 Worksheet,  Age 7-11 (KS2),  Age 11-14 (KS3),  History,  Tudors,  Using Google Earth to look at images of England and Spain, students consider what made England so powerful in 1558 (e.g. how it is unique compared to other European countries, why it is hard invade, importance of the English Channel to Spain etc). They then research the factors that led to the defeat of the Spanish Armada using Google Search.

Comparing castles in Google Maps 1 Lesson plan,  1 Worksheet,  Age 7-11 (KS2),  Age 11-14 (KS3),  History,  Anglo-Saxon and Medieval British,  Students create a presentation on "Comparing and Contrasting Castles". Using Google Search and Images they find out information about Motte and Bailey, Square Keep and Concentric castles. They are encouraged to identify design weaknesses and to stipulate how, when and why castles started to show developments. For example when and why were castles first built of stone rather than wood?

Slave Trade investigations with Google 1 Other,  1 Worksheet,  Age 11-14 (KS3),  Citizenship,  History,  Diversity and Communities,  19th Century World,  17th & 18th Century British,  Rights and Responsibilities,  Students use Google Search to research the slave trade and how the slave triangle developed. They use the information that they have found to create a map (using Google My Maps). Then explore Africa before slavery and create a map showing information about different african civilizations. They consider the view of the European slave traders that Africans were uncivilised.

Egyptian Maths Quiz 1 Presentation,  1 Worksheet,  Age 7-11 (KS2),  Mathematics,  History,  Games and puzzles,  Calculations and numerical method,  Ancient,  Primary Mathematics,  A colourful cross curricular history/maths quiz for years 5/6. Facts and figures are used in an imaginative way to delve into Egyptian life. Reigns of the Pharaohs, Buying and Selling, Pulling your Weight, Hieroglyphs. Solve problems involving estimating, calculations with money and time, and hieroglyph code breaking. A link to the British Museum adds an interesting task.(16 slides PP)

Henry VIs reign drifts into civil war 1 Presentation,  Age 16-18 (A-level),  History,  Tudors,  An overview of Henry VI's reign leading in to the start of the Wars of the Roses.

Roman Crime and Punishment 1 Presentation,  Age 14-16 (KS4 / GCSE),  History,  Ancient,  This presentation is designed to introduce pupils to various crimes and punishments in Roman times. It uses a range of pictoral resources to illustrate each point and includes research extension work.

Nazi Propaganda 1 Presentation,  Age 14-16 (KS4 / GCSE),  Age 16-18 (A-level),  History,  20th Century World,  This resource file illustrates how Hitler kept control through use of propaganda and fear.

1906 Liberal election victory 2 Presentations,  1 Worksheet,  Age 16-18 (A-level),  History,  20th Century British,  Powerpoint for A level students detailing results and consequences of 1906 Liberal election victory

Treaty of Versailles Quiz 1 Presentation,  Age 14-16 (KS4 / GCSE),  History,  20th Century World,  Revision quiz about details of the Treaty of Versailles. The first few questions use a map on which students have to identify the locations of land lost by Germany. Later questions cover war guilt, reparations, and military restrictions.

Recruitment posters of the Great War 1 Lesson plan,  1 Other,  2 Presentations,  Age 7-11 (KS2),  Age 11-14 (KS3),  Citizenship,  History,  20th Century British,  Rights and Responsibilities,  Designed to accompany the video on People of the Great War, produced by the Imperial War Museum. Uses recruitment posters and photos to examine the attitudes to joining up in 1914. Asks how attitudes to serving in the army are different today, and what persuaded so many young people to fight.

What is the matter with Thomas? 1 Presentation,  1 Worksheet,  Age 7-11 (KS2),  Age 11-14 (KS3),  History,  Medieval Europe & Middle East,  A powerpoint presentation (with sounds) that enable the children to follow the progress of the Black Death around Europe and to study the mode of transmission. Very easy to understand and clear images. Also included is a worksheet on animals used in the First World War.

Back to Back Housing short 1 Presentation,  Age 14-16 (KS4 / GCSE),  Age 16-18 (A-level),  Geography,  History,  Population and settlements,  Comparing countries and cultures,  19th Century British,  Resources,  Designed to be used as a resource for studies into social housing development. Originally developed for historical geographical studies in population movement and settlement in the 18th and 19th century. Can be used and developed for local studies, where geographically relevant. The last page gives information on sources and potential development.