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Head2Head Virtual Interview with Henry VIII

Russel Tarr — Sat, 05 Jun 2010 13:04:38 +0000

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

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Worst Jobs in History: Tudors

Russel Tarr — Mon, 03 May 2010 20:14:43 +0000

This 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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Why was the Medieval Church so powerful? – Boardgames project

Russel Tarr — Wed, 10 Feb 2010 13:55:50 +0000

This four-hour unit helps students to understand why religion was so important in the Middle Ages. This leads neatly into a study of the Cathars and the Reformation. Students study why the Church was so powerful in the Middle Ages. They conduct a card-sort exercise, have a game of charades, then work in pairs and groups to start design their boardgame (detailed advice is provided on the different types of boardgames that exist).

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Henry VIII Wheel of Life

Russel Tarr — Fri, 08 Jan 2010 15:05:42 +0000

Students rate Henry VIII according to various criteria and “join the dots” in this diagram to produce a “Wheel of Life”. Space is provided for students to explain their reasoning.

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King Henry VIII: Classroom Roleplay Lesson

Russel Tarr — Mon, 04 Jan 2010 14:45:45 +0000

This roleplay exercise divides the class into three teams – prosecution, defence, and judges. The prosecution and the defence gather evidence and prepare their case whilst the judges select some surprise exhibits to use in the trial. The trial itself should be a lively lesson which encourages students to make deductions and question the reliability of their “witnesses”.

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The Trial of King Charles I: Primary Source Analysis

Russel Tarr — Tue, 13 Oct 2009 07:07:30 +0000

Students read transcripts of the trial to consider what they tell us about the King, his prosecutors and the attitude of those present.

This resource can be found within this complete Key Stage 3 History Study Unit on the English Civil War.

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Year 8 History Revision Quizzes

Russel Tarr — Sat, 03 Oct 2009 13:44:40 +0000

A selection of quizzes and activities designed to help Year 8 History students revise the year’s work prior to their summer exams.

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The Execution of King Charles I, 1649

Russel Tarr — Fri, 25 Sep 2009 13:30:26 +0000

The Execution of King Charles I: Film and Primary Source Analysis
How accurately has the event been depicted in films such as Cromwell (1970) and To Kill a King (2002)? The video clips are accessible at YouTube: [Cromwell (1970)] [To Kill a King (2002)]

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The Trial of King Charles I: Film Analysis

Russel Tarr — Fri, 04 Sep 2009 09:08:28 +0000

How accurately has the event been depicted in films such as Cromwell (1970) and To Kill a King (2002)? The lesson can be accompanied by the second part of the Prezi Presentation.The video clips are embedded within it, but they are also accessible at YouTube: [Cromwell (1970)] [To Kill a King (2002)].

This resource can be found within this complete Key Stage 3 History Study Unit on the English Civil War.

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The Events of the English Civil War

Russel Tarr — Thu, 27 Aug 2009 09:06:20 +0000

An overview of the main events of the English Civil War is provided, and a discussion takes place as to whether the King should be put on trial. The lesson can be accompanied by the first part of a Prezi Presentation.

This resource can be found within this complete Key Stage 3 History Study Unit on the English Civil War.

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King Charles I: Venn Diagram

Russel Tarr — Fri, 21 Aug 2009 09:05:28 +0000

A thematic analysis of the problems leading up to the outbreak of the English Civil War.

This resource can be found within this complete Key Stage 3 History Study Unit on the English Civil War.

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King Charles I: Timeline Analysis

Russel Tarr — Sat, 15 Aug 2009 09:04:15 +0000

A chronological analysis of the problems leading up to the outbreak of the English Civil War.

This resource can be found within this complete Key Stage 3 History Study Unit on the English Civil War.

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King Charles I: Overview Decision Making Game

Russel Tarr — Thu, 06 Aug 2009 17:03:19 +0000

Students play as King Charles I and try to avoid taking the country into a Civil War. Comes complete with a worksheet and follow-up activities.

This resource can be found within this complete Key Stage 3 History Study Unit on the English Civil War.

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Guy Fawkes and the Gunpowder Plot

Russel Tarr — Thu, 06 Aug 2009 09:01:56 +0000

An in-depth investigation into the Gunpowder plot making use of primary source materials to help students decide whether the Catholics were “framed”. There is a PowerPoint Slide could be used as a starter to the lesson, and there a Fling the Teacher Quiz which can be used as a factual test.

This resource can be found within this complete Key Stage 3 History Study Unit on the English Civil War.

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King James I: An Overview

Russel Tarr — Mon, 03 Aug 2009 09:01:07 +0000

Students consider the personality and policies of King James I as a long-term explanation for the outbreak of the Civil War.

This resource can be found within this complete Key Stage 3 History Study Unit on the English Civil War.

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