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British history activities for staff
The World of Shakespeare - Stage 4 NSW English Curriculum NEW SYLLABUS
This resource has been designed for the NEW New South Wales (NESA) English curriculum, to be taught from 2023. While the resource will be suitable for a range of students in different contexts being introduced to Shakespeare for the first time, the outcomes are aligned to the NSW Stage 4 English syllabus. The resource is designed to include a wide range of interactive and engaging learning experiences for students to explore the life and world of Shakespeare, as well as to begin to play and deco
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7th - 8th, Staff
Pride and Prejudice - Social and Historical Context!
This engaging and informative lesson enables students to gain a detailed insight into the social and historical context of Jane Austen’s 'Pride and Prejudice.' In particular, students learn about love, class, inheritance, and reputation in the Georgian and Regency eras – key themes throughout Austen’s novel. They then make clear and sustained links between the features of context and the text.
The lesson follows a step-by-step learning journey, in which children learn through:
- Playing a fun a
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6th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
The Boer War Bundle
This bundle contains resources on The Boer War.Includes:2 presentations on the war itself.A student worksheet on the war.A presentation on Cecil Rhodes.3 worksheets on issues of the war: origins, sieges, and the concentration camps.
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7th - 12th, Staff
The War of 1812 & The Battle of New Orleans (Text, Pictures and Questions)
The War of 1812 & The Battle of New OrleansThis product contains fascinating informational text that explores the War of 1812 and specifically, the Battle of New Orleans. This product also has excellent maps and pictures to aid in your students’ ability to learn about this formative conflict and battle in World, British, Canadian and US history. I believe often the history of this time and place gets lost, or barely glossed over, in US History studies. This product is a must in any explorati
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6th - 11th, Staff
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Elizabethan England/Tudor Escape Room:Exploration, Queen Elizabeth, 8 Challenges
Using an Escape Room to develop curriculum knowledge is an exciting activity that will inspire learners from 2nd Grade to 5th Grade. This escape room focuses upon the reign of Queen Elizabeth within the Elizabethan period/Tudor reign of England and the exploration of the world which occurred under Elizabeth's reign. The curriculum content of this Escape Room is linked to:European/British History – The Elizabethans/Tudor linksThe life and legacy of Queen ElizabethExploration, explorers and new pr
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2nd - 6th, Staff
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Teaching Resource: British History:TUDOR KINGS AND QUEENS - timeline with facts
British HistoryTudor Kings and Queensa bullet style resource provided a timeline of the Tudor Monarchy with many interesting facts
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7th - 8th, Staff
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History Lesson Plan: a timeline of the Tudor Kings and Queens
History Lesson : a timeline of the Tudor Kings and Queens
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6th - 9th, Staff
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Shooting an Elephant by George Orwell a multiple choice quiz with answer key
This short quiz (consists of 20 multiple -choice questions) covers the important elements of the short story "Shooting an Elephant" by George Orwell and it can serve as a concluding activity after reading the story or it can be assigned as a homework for quick and teacher-friendly tool for assessing the comprehension of the story. It can be used for online assessments as well. An answer key is included.
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9th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
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The Wars of the Roses - Knowledge Organizer/ Revision Mat!
This detailed and visually-appealing resource offers a complete reference point for students learning or revising knowledge of The Wars of the Roses. It contains comprehensive sections on:-Overview;-Major Events - Battles of St. Albans, Towton, Tewkesbury, Readeption of Henry VI and Battle of Bosworth Field.-Timeline of Major Events-Key People - Henry VI, Richard of York, Earl of Warwick, Edward IV, Richard III and Henry Tudor/ Henry VII-Family Tree of Houses of York and LancasterKey words and i
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4th - 10th, Staff
Also included in: KS3 History Knowledge Organizers Bundle!
David BOWIE Word Search, 70 puzzles celebrating all of Bowie's albums + answers
David BOWIE Word Search, 70 puzzles + answersCelebrating Bowie's life and all of his albums from his debut album to Blackstar, final album, 2016Themes include:ChildhoodInfluencersEarly careerEarly songsThe bandDebut album, David Bowie 1967Space Oddity Album, 1967The man who stole the world, 1970Hunky Dory Album, 1971The rise and fall of Ziggy Stardust and the spiders from Mars, 1972Aladdin Sane, 1972Pin Ups, 1973Diamond Dogs, 1974David Live, 1974Young Americans, 1975Station to Station, 1976Low,
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5th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
The Glorious Revolution - Knowledge Organizer/ Revision Mat!
This detailed and visually-appealing resource offers a complete reference point for students learning or revising knowledge of The Glorious Revolution. It contains comprehensive sections on:-Overview;-Key Events - James II ascends to the throne; Birth of James Francis Edward Stuart, Invitation to William of Orange, William lands in Britain, Mary and William become joint monarchs;-Key People - King James II, Mary II, William of Orange, James Edward Francis Stuart, Henry Sydney, Arthur Herbert;-Im
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4th - 8th, Staff
Also included in: KS3 History Knowledge Organizers Bundle!
The Partition of India - Knowledge Organizer/ Revision Mat!
This detailed and visually-appealing resource offers a complete reference point for students learning or revising knowledge of Indian Independence and the Partition of India. It contains comprehensive sections on:-Overview;-Indian Independence Information - The British Empire, The Indian National Congress, The Salt March, The Muslim League, and Independence and Partition;-Key People - Mahatma Gandhi, Winston Churchill, Clement Atlee, Muhammad Ali Jinnah, Jawaharlal Nehru, Lord Mountbatten;-Maps
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4th - 9th, Staff
Also included in: KS3 History Knowledge Organizers Bundle!
The Interregnum - Knowledge Organizer/ Revision Mat!
This detailed and visually-appealing resource offers a complete reference point for students learning or revising knowledge of The Interregnum in England. It contains comprehensive sections on:-Overview;-Key Events and Periods - The Execution of Charles I, Estbalishment of the Republic, The Protectorate under Oliver Cromwell/ Richard Cromwell and the Reinstatement of the Monarchy.-Key People - Oliver Cromwell, Charles I, John Lambert, Richard Cromwell, General George Monck, and Charles II.-Impor
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5th - 10th, Staff
Also included in: KS3 History Knowledge Organizers Bundle!
Women's Suffrage - Knowledge Organizer/ Revision Mat!
This detailed and visually-appealing resource offers a complete reference point for students learning or revising knowledge of Women’s Suffrage in the UK. It contains comprehensive sections on:-Overview;-Major Events - The 1866 Petition, The Formation of the Suffragists and the Suffragettes, the Cat and Mouse Act and 1918 and 1928 Representation of the People Acts;-Timeline of Major Events;-Key People - Millicent Fawcett, Emmeline Pankhurst and Emily Davison;-Top Women’s Suffrage Facts.Key subje
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3rd - 8th, Staff
Also included in: KS3 History Knowledge Organizers Bundle!
Henry VIII - life, wives and children: ESCAPE ROOM, 7 Challenges and Answer Key
Using an Escape Room to develop curriculum knowledge is an exciting activity that will inspire learners from 2nd Grade to 5th Grade. The curriculum content of this Escape Room is linked to:History of Europe – EnglandTudor History – monarchsThe marriages, divorces and children of Henry VIIIChronological understanding The aim of the Escape Room is to provide jeopardy for the children to work under pressure to solve 8 clues to help historians remember who Henry VIII was – his marriages (and divorce
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2nd - 5th, Adult Education, Staff
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Big Ben Activities Bundle - London landmarks - British History - Art History
The story behind this productBig Ben is the nickname for the Great Bell of the striking clock at the north end of the Palace of Westminster. The name is frequently extended to also refer to the clock and the clock tower. The official name of the tower in which Big Ben is located was originally the Clock Tower, it was renamed Elizabeth Tower in 2012 to mark the Diamond Jubilee of Elizabeth II, Queen of the United Kingdom.The tower is a British cultural icon recognised all over the world. It is on
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PreK - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
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Derry Girls: Background Information
Hi there,This is a ppt based on the tv series Derry Girls. Specifically, this ppt briefly explores the context behind the conflict that is used as the basis of the show's setting.The ppt includes historical information on the religions in Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland, critical dates of the conflict, and an overview of The Troubles, including images and videos of the IRA in action.
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10th - 12th, Higher Education, Staff
ESCAPE ROOM: The Victorians, Queen Victoria, Engineers, Legacy, Print and Go
Using an Escape Room to develop curriculum knowledge is an exciting activity that will inspire learners from 2nd Grade to 5th Grade. The curriculum content of this Escape Room is linked to:European/British History – The VictoriansThe life and legacy of Queen Victoria and her links with the current monarch of Great Britain and the CommonwealthEngineering and Inventions, their inventors and the impact of those technological developments on the world then and nowChronological understanding and the
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1st - 6th, Staff
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The Tudors - Bundle: Lesson Plans, Worksheets, STEM, Escape Rooms, Print and Go!
This product brings together everything you need to teach The Tudors to your students. Henry VIII, Shakespeare, The Globe Theatre, Reformation of the Monasteries, War of the Roses, 6 wives - all of these subjects and more are delivered through a variety of resources.When you purchase this resource, you will receive the following products:The Tudors: 16 detailed lesson plans and associated worksheets and resources which can be freely reproduced for your childrenTudor Banquet: Learning about key i
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3rd - 6th, Adult Education, Staff
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William Shakespeare- The life and plays ESCAPE ROOM: 9 Challenges and Answer Key
Using an Escape Room to develop curriculum knowledge is an exciting activity that will inspire learners from 2nd Grade to 5th Grade (this can also be used for students in 6th Grade too) - particularly if you are learning about the life and plays of William Shakespeare. The curriculum content of this Escape Room is linked to:The life of ShakespeareThe plays of ShakespeareChronological understandingHistory (Tudor period) The aim of the Escape Room is to provide jeopardy for the children to work un
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2nd - 6th, Adult Education, Staff
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VINTAGE MCKAY WARRIOR - COLOR & LEARN 2023
This vintage cartoon image has been updated and colorized. It’s my version of a Scottish warrior. Swords were the thing back in those days and shields were used as protection. There’s a long history involved!! Check out the links to learn more.
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6th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
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HAPPY SCOTSMAN - COLOR & LEARN 2023
HAPPY SCOTSMANThis vintage cartoon image has been updated and colorized. It’s my version of a Scotsman wearing a MacKay or McKay tartan. What are tartans anyway. Are they skirts … or something else? Check on the online links to determine the origin of this clothing. There’s a long history involved!!
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6th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
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KING ARTHUR: HIS MAGICAL WEAPONS
This is a supplemental assignment for literature and the life of the legendary King Arthur. There is a small essay question on the bottom of the assignment. Students research the types of weapons King Arthur might have used. Thanks so much for visiting and supporting the House of Knowledge and Kindness! We are humbled by your visit.
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6th - 10th, Staff
Tudor Banquet: 13 Tudor figures, actions, legacy, relationship with Henry VIII
This product is a creative look at teaching the Tudors with the main objectives being:Understanding the need for Henry VIII to make Britain powerful and richKnowledge of how religion was changed under the rule of Henry VIIIReasons for so many marriages from the perspective of Henry VIIIThe achievements of Elizabeth I and her role in changing attitudes towards women in the Tudor courtKnow the influential figures who supported/challenged the reign of the Tudor KingThe main activity is to provide a
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3rd - 7th, Adult Education, Staff
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