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

Everyday Vocabulary - What does it tell us?

Tuesday, October 14th, 2008

A new worksheet for Year 7 History. Why does the English language have so many German, French, Celtic and Scandinavian words within it? An original way of looking at the waves of immigration that have characterised British history in the past 1000 years.

Medieval Realms: Play Your Dates Right Revision Quiz

Friday, October 10th, 2008

A new interactive challenge in the “Play your cards right” format designed to develop chronological understanding.

Medieval Realms: Interactive Revision Newsfeed

Monday, October 6th, 2008

A new interactive newsfeed exercise for use with students at the end of year 7 history - a great way of revising the key dates, personalities and themes!

Head2Head Worksheets

Friday, September 19th, 2008

I have uploaded two worksheets to accompany the Head2Head Virtual Interviews. These are designed to work “off the shelf” and provide focus and direction to students conducting their virutal interviews with Hitler, Henry VIII, Martin Luther King, Dr. Fox and Stalin.
1. Newspaper Interview Task
2. Truth or Fiction Task

Bayeux Tapestry Slideshow

Monday, June 16th, 2008

View a series of Flash animations from the Bayeux Tapestry with analysis of their meaning. Designed to accompany the Year 7 History worksheet that comes with the Battle of Hastings Decision Making Simulation.

Cathars - Quiz

Thursday, June 12th, 2008

A new quiz for Year 8 history students.