Archive for the ‘Year 7 History’ Category

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.

Heraldry: Design your own Coat of Arms Online

Sunday, October 25th, 2009

heraldryDesign 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!

Origin of Surnames Worksheet

Thursday, October 22nd, 2009

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.