Archive for the ‘1000-1450 (Year 7 History)’ Category

1066 and the Battle of Hastings Simulation – now with a live “leaderboard”!

Saturday, November 20th, 2010

The popular 1066 simulation now comes complete with a “leaderboard” so that teachers can monitor the performance of the class “live” during the game.

Simon de Montfort and the Cathars

Friday, October 29th, 2010

A decision making worksheet exercise complete with teacher answer sheet is now available here.

Castle Building Simulation – Now with a Leaderboard!

Saturday, October 16th, 2010

The popular Year 7 / 8 History Game, “Build you own Medieval Castle”, now has a leaderboard which displays the class scores “live” on the whiteboard as the game progresses for added interest.

Head2Head Virtual Interview with William the Conqueror

Tuesday, May 25th, 2010

Now improved with hyperlinks to 80 keywords and an on-screen record of the conversation.

Worst Jobs in History: Middle Ages

Saturday, March 6th, 2010

The Middle Ages Worst Jobs in History simulation can be used as a stand-alone lesson, homework assignment or as part of a broader unit on “Was life Good or Bad during this particular period?”. The worksheet has basic activities for a 30 minute lesson, and extension tasks that could be followed up later.

The Bayeux Tapestry: Teacher Notes

Friday, January 1st, 2010

A new teacher helpsheet designed to accompany the interactive simulation and student workpack here.