Archive for February, 2007
Fishbone (Ishikawa) Diagram
Sunday, February 11th, 2007A fishbone template is an essay planning tool. Whereas the burger diagram encourages students to think in terms of introduction, three main sections and a conclusion, the fishbone approach involves selecting four main factors, then providing three key pieces of detail about each.
When, Why, How Should We Oppose?
Friday, February 9th, 2007Originally designed as a PSHE lesson for Year 11, this worksheet would also fit well into studies of opposition within Nazi Germany.
Political Cartoonists of the 20th Century - David Low and Bernard Partridge
Tuesday, February 6th, 2007A handout designed to get GCSE History students thinking about how reliable the cartoons of David Low and Bernard Partridge actually are.
Life of Martin Luther - Hollywood Style!
Monday, February 5th, 2007The life of Martin Luther: Not strictly necessary, but it’s a great story - and in this activity, students use a timeline to produce a Hollywood Film Poster advertising a new blockbuster about the life of the Reformation giant. Focusing on the cast list, the film title and the key events of his life, it can be great fun. For added spice, insist that half of the class need to make a film very hostile to Luther, whilst the other half will be highly sympathetic. Here is a sample poster produced by one of my students.
The Causes of World War Two - GCSE History
Saturday, February 3rd, 2007A revamped and relaunched version of this popular interactive investigation for GCSE / IGCSE History. The investigation focuses on getting students to think about how factors link together, and the work sheet helps them to structure an essay.
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