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Medieval Cathedrals: Interactive Game

Russel Tarr — Wed, 22 Jun 2011 12:12:33 +0000

In this brand new activity, students answer a series of questions asked by King Henry II. Based on the quality of the responses he then decides how likely he is to let them build a cathedral. Complete with a worksheet and a live “leaderboard” to build up a sense of competition, this is a great way to test knowledge and understanding of the “Cathedrals Builders” worksheet which can be found here.

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Medieval Cathedral Building: Worksheet

Russel Tarr — Sun, 22 May 2011 18:36:01 +0000

This new workpack gets students to think about the layout, design and engineering of Medieval Cathedrals. They learn about the terminology of Church architecture, watch video clips and make deductions from paintings from the Middle Ages showing church building.

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Classroom Display Posters: 40 Key Terms for KS3 History

Russel Tarr — Fri, 11 Mar 2011 19:20:28 +0000

I print these off onto A3, laminate them and then cut them up to display all around the classroom. A great way to get the important terminology across!

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History Mystery: The Murder of Archbishop Becket

Russel Tarr — Sat, 01 Jan 2011 19:55:28 +0000

An ActiveHistory Mystery.

The “History Mysteries” lessons are designed as stand-alone projects which each last 3-4 hours.
Through engaging historical topics, they teach skills of research, groupwork, structured writing.
There is a standard teacher lesson plan and student record sheet / markscheme for each activity.

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Balloon Debate: PowerPoint template

Russel Tarr — Fri, 10 Dec 2010 18:36:26 +0000

A useful powerpoint template to help students frame a case for a character in a “balloon debate”.

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

Russel Tarr — Sat, 20 Nov 2010 18:41:53 +0000

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

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Castle Building Simulation – Now with a Leaderboard!

Russel Tarr — Sat, 16 Oct 2010 09:06:06 +0000

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.

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Head2Head Virtual Interview with William the Conqueror

Russel Tarr — Tue, 25 May 2010 13:03:53 +0000

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

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Worst Jobs in History: Middle Ages

Russel Tarr — Sat, 06 Mar 2010 20:13:12 +0000

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.

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The Bayeux Tapestry: Teacher Notes

Russel Tarr — Thu, 31 Dec 2009 21:01:14 +0000

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

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Heraldry: Design your own Coat of Arms Online

Russel Tarr — Sun, 25 Oct 2009 19:28:26 +0000

Design your own coat of arms by answering a series of detailed questions about your personality and interests. The computer uses the information to design your shield, choose the colour scheme, and recommend the symbols you should use. A great classroom project which turns into a brilliant display of finished projects!

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Origin of Surnames Worksheet

Russel Tarr — Thu, 22 Oct 2009 17:52:21 +0000

An updated version of the Year 7 History Worksheet; now included is a template map of the UK (for students to plot names relating to places) and a diamond9 diagram for students to plot profession-based surnames in rank order of status.

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How to Create a Family Tree

Russel Tarr — Mon, 19 Oct 2009 14:42:32 +0000

Year 7 History students create their own family tree after analysing that of The Simpsons cartoon characters using this worksheet.

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Medieval Realms Revision Activities

Russel Tarr — Tue, 29 Sep 2009 12:54:42 +0000

In this exercise students organise slips of information into appropriate categories, reduce them down to just 15, and use them to answer the question “Was Life Good or Bad in the Middle Ages?”. They work in teams of two or three, and at various points during the exercise the teacher will test each team with questions from this picture quiz.

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Medieval Images of Hell – Video

Russel Tarr — Sun, 09 Aug 2009 12:51:59 +0000

A short video I put together for my Year 7 students as a “starter” to their studies of views of Hell in the Middle Ages.

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