Archive for January, 2008

Black History - The Middle Passage - Simulation

Wednesday, January 30th, 2008

Take on the role of a kidnapped young African in this simulation and see how well you can maintain your strength in the gruelling “Middle Passage” across the Atlantic in this decision-making activity. Complete with five different lesson plans. Part of an up-and-coming new Black History unit which I am currently developing which will be launched on the website after I have trialled it with my Year 9 history students.

Nazi Economic Policies

Monday, January 28th, 2008

Students use the Head2Head Interview with Adolf Hitler to organise information about Hitler’s economic policies for Big Business, Small Business, Agriculture and the working classes under key headings in this worksheet.

Hitler’s Consolidation of Power - Quiz

Saturday, January 26th, 2008

A paper test of 20 questions based on the information in the preceeding worksheets.
Students should be given the opportunity to revise for the test by playing this interactive quiz.

Stalin’s Five Year Plans - Keyword Challenge

Thursday, January 24th, 2008

A new interactive quiz for history students at A-Level / IB Level. Rules of the game can be found here.

Medieval Town and Village - Factual Test

Tuesday, January 22nd, 2008

A new factual test designed to follow on from the Medieval Time Machine Game.

The Court of the Red Tsar: Simon Montefiore - Worksheet

Sunday, January 20th, 2008

A grid which summarises the main themes covered in the “Court of the Red Tsar” audiobook to help teachers and students decide which parts can be made use of within class. The audiobook can be purchased from Amazon here.