Introductory Presentation: The recent history of the Indian subcontinent Part of the new study unit on the Mughal Empire. Share this:
Golden Age of Piracy: Revision Quizzes
I have created a Fling the Teacher Quiz and eight Arcade Games using my website www.classtools.net to this page of ActiveHistory for student revision purposes. Share this:
Elizabeth I: Revision Quizzes
I have created a Fling the Teacher Quiz and eight Arcade Games using my website www.classtools.net to this page of ActiveHistory for student revision purposes. Share this:
The Lutheran Reformation: Revision Quizzes
I have created a Fling the Teacher Quiz and eight Arcade Games using my website www.classtools.net to this page of ActiveHistory for student revision purposes. Share this:
Henry VIII: Revision quizzes
I have created a Fling the Teacher Quiz and eight Arcade Games using my website www.classtools.net to this page of ActiveHistory for student revision purposes. Share this:
Aztecs and Conquistadors: Revision Quizzes
I have created a Fling the Teacher Quiz and eight Arcade Games using my website www.classtools.net to this page of ActiveHistory for student revision purposes. Share this:
Voyages of Discovery: Revision Quizzes
I have created a Fling the Teacher Quiz and eight Arcade Games using my website www.classtools.net to this page of ActiveHistory for student revision purposes. Share this:
The Renaissance: Revision Quizzes
I have created a Fling the Teacher Quiz and eight Arcade Games using my website www.classtools.net to this page of ActiveHistory for student revision purposes. Share this:
The Cathars and Castle-building: Revision Quizzes
I have created a Fling the Teacher Quiz and eight Arcade Games using my website www.classtools.net to this page of ActiveHistory for student revision purposes. Share this:
Medieval Religion: Revision Quizzes
I have created a Fling the Teacher Quiz and eight Arcade Games using my website www.classtools.net to this page of ActiveHistory for student revision purposes. Share this:
Medieval Town and Village: Revision Quizzes
I have created a Fling the Teacher Quiz and eight Arcade Games using my website www.classtools.net to this page of ActiveHistory for student revision purposes. Share this:
Battle of Hastings: Revision Quizzes
I have created a Fling the Teacher Quiz and eight Arcade Games using my website www.classtools.net to this page of ActiveHistory for student revision purposes. Share this:
Silk Roads: Revision Quizzes
I have created a Fling the Teacher Quiz and eight Arcade Games using my website www.classtools.net to this page of ActiveHistory for student revision purposes. Share this:
Imperial Rome: Revision Quizzes
I have created a Fling the Teacher Quiz and eight Arcade Games using my website www.classtools.net to this page of ActiveHistory for student revision purposes. Share this:
“Life in the Trenches” simulation – factual test
Follow-up factual test (20 questions) This factual test ensures that students completed the worksheet from the simulation and learned the information properly. Share this:
Online Presentation: What were the essential causes of World War One?
Online Presentation: What were the essential causes of World War One? This short presentation is designed to provide students with an essential overview of the main causes of the war in a single lesson. I don’t teach this in any more detail at this stage as the causes of the war are a key part…
Black Death: Animation Worksheet
Following the retirement of Adobe Flash, I have rewritten my lesson worksheet about the spread of the Black Death to make use of an alternative video. Share this:
Essay Assignment: Witchcraft
Essay Assignment: Witchcraft In timed conditions, students will write an illustrated essay on the theme of “The 16th Century witch craze”. This document includes detailed guidance and images for them to cut out and use as captioned pictures for an illustrated essay. Share this:
Reformation: Introductory Powerpoint
Introduction: Why was the European Reformation so significant? A animated Powerpoint slide designed to be used as a lesson starter. Share this:
Renaissance Simulation – Factual Test
A 20-question paper-based factual test (along with teacher answers) to test knowledge and understanding gleaned from the ActiveHistory Renaissance Adventure Game. Share this:
1066: Arcade Games Quizzes
45 questions to test knowledge of the events of 1066, in the form of various arcade games created at www.classtools.net. Share this:
Who killed King Rufus?
A simple standalone interactive exercise that can be used as a homework task. Share this:
Design your own coat of arms!
A new interactive exercise • In the Middle Ages, Knights designed their own coat of arms which they could carry into battle so they could be easily identified. • In this activity, you will be asked six key questions about your life, personality and interests. • The computer will then use this information to give you…
New Simulation: Medieval Cathedral Building
How successfully can you build a Medieval Cathedral? [Interactive]In this 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…
New Simulation: Weimar Germany 1921-29
Weimar Germany Decision Making Game – Part 2: 1921-29 [Interactive] complete with follow-up factual test.This simulation is a great way of introducing or revising the issues surrounding Weimar Germany in the years 1921-29. Each of the 7 key decision points covers a different issue. By working through the activity and completing the worksheet, students will learn about the…
Weimar Germany 1918-21: Fling the Teacher
A new fling the teacher quiz to follow on from the brand-new interactive simulation on ActiveHistory. Share this:
Classtools Citation Generator
I have just finished recoding and relaunching this Citation Generator at www.classtools.net. Share this:
New Simulation: Weimar Germany 1918-21
Weimar Germany Decision-Making Game – Part 1: 1918-21 [Interactive] A brand new version of the popular decision making game. Each of the 5 key decision points covers a different issue. By working through the activity and completing the worksheet, students will learn about the diplomatic, economic, social and political problems faced by the Republic, and consider how successfully…
Civil Rights to 1964 – revision quiz (60 questions)
A new “Fling the Teacher” quiz for IB Paper 1 Rights and Protest, with SIXTY possible questions! Share this:
New Simulation: Can you Survive the Wall St. Crash?!
Interactive Decision-Making SimulationCan you survive the Wall Street Crash?“In this interactive simulation, you will be invited to “play the stock market”. In this way will learn about how a Crash can occur. You will be given a series of situations. You must decide if each one will: lead to share prices rising ( = so…
New Interactive Simulation: Who was Jack the Ripper?
Armed with the profiles that they have built up, students go to this ActiveHistory Simulation which asks them a series of questions about what they think they now know about the personality and appearance of the Ripper. The computer then analyses their responses to present them with a list of the most likely suspects based…
League in the 1920s: Factual Test
A new factual test to accompany the brand new interactive simulation on ActiveHistory. Share this:
New Simulation: The League of Nations in the 1920s
In this new multimedia simulation students will take on the role of an ambitious civil servant, working for the British government. They will offer advice about how ministers should try to improve international stability. A structured worksheet guides students through 12 key issues: 4 relating to border disputes, 4 relating to social affairs, and 4…
A Time Machine Journey to Renaissance Florence
A Time Machine Journey to Renaissance Florence | Student Workpack | Teacher AnswersA major multimedia simulation which can be played over several hours to provide students with a thorough grounding in the major personalities, events and developments in Renaissance Florence. In this simulation, your mission is to meet the artist Leonardo da Vinci, obtain his famous painting the Mona…
New IGCSE History Hub on ActiveHistory!
New IGCSE History Hub on ActiveHistory! I’ve finally got round to putting together a new landing page for IGCSE History students and teachers on ActiveHistory. It contains direct links to scores of schemes of work for the most popular IGCSE options and much else besides. Let me know if you have any suggestions for improvements!…
Historiography of the Vietnam War – Summary / Task Sheet
A detailed summary sheet analysing the ways in which different historians have debated whether the US was right to get involved in the Vietnam War and, once they did so, whether they ever had any realistic prospects of victory. This resource can be found on the Vietnam War unit page of ActiveHistory. Share this:
PSHE – Smoking
I’m currently working on uploading all my PSHCE resources to a new website, www.pshe-lessons.com. This new study unit on the dangers of smoking is one new example that you might find useful if you are a form tutor. Share this:
Time Machine Journey to the Middle Ages
I have updated the worksheets accompanying the Time Machine Journey to the Middle Ages, including more detailed structured questions, accompanying teacher answers, and a new mapping activity. Share this:
ActiveHistory has been upgraded to a brand new server!
It’s been quite a mammoth task, but ActiveHistory (and ClassTools) have been moved to a brand-new, state-of-the-art dedicated server. It’s been a complicated and expensive process, but this should ensure that the sites are faster and more stable than ever to cope with the demands created by distance learning especially during the current pandemic! Share…
Create an editable timeline from any Wikipedia article!
This is a new addition to ActiveHistory’s sister website, www.classtools.net: input any search term, and then obtain an interactive timeline based on the Wikipedia article it corresponds to. You can then edit the timeline and save it for your own use in the classroom! Share this:
Essay Task: Why did William the Conqueror win the Battle of Hastings? | Teacher notes
Essay Task: Why did William the Conqueror win the Battle of Hastings? | Teacher notes Working with the same points as last lesson, students now categorise these factors to decide whether William’s victory was down to luck, his skill, or Harold’s mistakes. They then turn this into their first history essay. Share this:
Biased Report: Why did William the Conqueror win the Battle of Hastings? | Marksheet
Biased Report: Why did William the Conqueror win the Battle of Hastings? | Marksheet Students then use their completed timeline to produce a biased newspaper report [teacher sample report available]. Share this:
Bayeux Tapestry Interactive Images
Bayeux Tapestry Slideshow The lesson could start by watching a Bayeux Tapestry Animation on YouTube. Then, view a series of interactive images from the Bayeux Tapestry with analysis of their meaning. Designed to be used to help teachers in a feedback session after students have completed the worksheet accompanying the game above. There is a teacher helpsheet available for this…
1066: Ordering Quiz
Order the events correctly – classroom challenge Students cut and paste the information into the correct order [teacher answer sheet available]. Share this:
The Battle for the throne: 1066 [Interactive simulation / Fling the Teacher Quiz]
The Battle for the throne: 1066 [Interactive simulation] [printable worksheet | online worksheet] A decision-making simulation as King Harold – will you survive the challenges to your throne? This is a major activity that should keep students busy for at least a couple of lessons (they are even given a certificate with a score at the end that…
Blind Date, 1066!
Blind Date, 1066! A roleplay exercise enabling students to assess the strengths and weaknesses of the various contenders for the English throne in 1066. As a homework, students produce a propaganda poster for the candidate of their choice. There are teacher notes available along with a presentation and a sample poster. Share this:
Model Essay: Analyse the Causes of the Korean War
Model Essay: Analyse the Causes of the Korean War A model essay focusing closely on the use of historiography and making particular reference to the role played by the Chinese and the Soviet Union. Share this:
Is the greatest hindrance to peace the UN, Israel, or the Palestinians? | Teacher Answers
Is the greatest hindrance to peace the UN, Israel, or the Palestinians? | Teacher Answers To bring the topic fully up-to-date, students consider the divisions in the PLO (Hamas / Fatah), the UN (Security Council / General Assembly) and in Israel (Likud / Labor) and decide based on this information who is most responsible for…
Detailed Summary Sheet: The Arab-Israeli Conflict since 1945
Detailed Summary Sheet: The Arab-Israeli Conflict since 1945 This summary sheet is completed up to 1978. The remaining rows are left deliberately blank for students to complete based on the most recent lessons in the unit. Share this:
Events since 1979: Decision Making Exercise | Multimedia Slideshow
Events since 1979: Decision Making Exercise | Multimedia Slideshow Students are provided with a detailed breakdown of the key events which took place after Camp David, and for each one students are presented with a decision point from either an Israeli or an Arab perspective to discuss before being provided by the teacher in the…
The Camp David Agreement | Teacher Presentation
The Camp David Agreement | Teacher Presentation “The stalemate which resulted from the Yom Kippur war produced a balance of power between the two sides that made genuine compromise possible. Conduct your own research on each of these questions. Your teacher will lead a feedback session using a PowerPoint presentation afterwards”. Share this:
Factual Test: The October War
Factual Test: The October War Twenty questions in a gap-fill exercise, complete with teacher answers. Share this:
Events / Consequences of the October War
Events / Consequences of the October War Students are provided with 20 essential points of information which they need to categorise into three rows (Why were the Arab armies initially so successful? / Why did they nevertheless fail to secure an outright victory? / What were the consequences?) and then subdivide into different categories (USA…
Causes of the October War
Causes of the October War “As a result of the 1967 war, Egypt lost Gaza and Sinai, Syria the Golan Heights; Jordan lost the West Bank and East Jerusalem. UN Security Council Resolution 242(1967) told Israel’s to return these lands, and for Arabs to respect the right of Israel to exist. However, the Arabs refused…
Computer Simulation: Was Cortes a Hero, or a Villain? | Student Worksheet
Computer Simulation: Was Cortes a Hero, or a Villain? | Student Worksheet A major simulation complete with multimedia and a leaderboard, designed to take students up to two hours to complete. The accompanying worksheet helps students to build up evidence to decide whether Cortes was a hero, or a villain: “In 1519, Hernan Cortes marched into deepest Mexico with…
Letter-Writing Exercise: Who was Cortes, and why did he want to conquer the Aztecs?
Letter-Writing Exercise: Who was Cortes, and why did he want to conquer the Aztecs? “You are Hernan Cortes, the famous Spanish Conquistador. Your task is to write a letter to the governor of Cuba to persuade him to let you sail from Cuba on an expedition to conquer the Aztec Empire. The letter should be…
Visual Sourcework Exercise: Who were the Aztecs? | Images for Students | Teacher Slideshow
Visual Sourcework Exercise: Who were the Aztecs? | Images for Students | Teacher Slideshow “The Aztec people were based around modern-day Mexico. Completely isolated from the cultures of Africa, Asia and Europe, they developed a unique civilisation. In this unit of study you will investigate the ways in which they were similar to, and different from, European societies in…
Written Sources: Who were the Aztecs?
Written Sources: Who were the Aztecs? “The Aztec people were based around modern-day Mexico. Completely isolated from the cultures of Africa, Asia and Europe, they developed a unique civilisation. In this unit of study you will investigate the ways in which they were similar to, and different from, European societies in the 16th century. You…
ActiveHistory Simulations: New Searchable Database
This new searchable database provides you with full access to scores of online history simulations and other interactive resources to use with your classes. All come complete with student worksheets and teacher support materials. Share this:
Did the actions of the PLO advance or undermine the Palestinian cause, 1970-1976? | Teacher notes
Did the actions of the PLO advance or undermine the Palestinian cause, 1970-1976? | Teacher notes Students are put into two groups – Arabs and Israelis – to debate whether the actions of the PLO in the period 1970-1976 (Black September, Munich Olympics, Arafat of the UN, Operation Entebbe) advanced or undermined the Palestinian cause….
The 1967 Six-Day War: Events/Consequences
Events and Consequences of the 6-Day War The causes for the Israeli victory, plus the long-term international consequences and for the Palestinians in particular, are covered in this lesson activity. Share this:
The 1967 Six-Day War: Causes
Causes of the 6-Day War | Teacher Notes Students have to analyse a detailed timeline to determine how the four main combatant nations could be held mainly responsible for the outbreak of the war in 1967. Share this:
*NEW* Diamond 9 Diagram Generator on ClassTools
For my fellow teachers – I’ve just launched this new HTML5 template on my ClassTools website to replace the earlier Flash-based version. It works well on mobile devices as well as laptops. Hope you find it useful 🙂 Share this:
History posters for the COVID classroom!
I’ve updated some existing posters here to make them a little more topical in the current pandemic….! Share this:
A History of Face Masks
Since the COVID pandemic, face masks have become familiar to all of us. In this new unit of study, students will learn how face masks have been used throughout history, all over the world, for all sorts of weird and wonderful reasons. They will research one mask each, then share their findings as a group…
The Suez Crisis of 1956
The Suez Crisis of 1956 Multimedia decision-making exercise (double-lesson) This unit guides students step-by-step through the causes, events and consequences of the Suez Crisis. It also makes reference to the Sevres Protocol. Part of the new IGCSE Paper 1 Scheme of Work on the Arab-Israeli Conflict Share this:
What were the results of the 1948 war?
What were the results of the 1948 war? This exercise focuses particularly on “Al Nakba” (“The Catastrophe”) – the Palestinian refugee crisis, with a discussion about whether the Palestinians have the ‘right to return’ to their lands in present-day Israel. Part of the new IGCSE Paper 1 Scheme of Work on the Arab-Israeli Conflict Share…
Why did Israel win the 1948 war?
Why did Israel win the 1948 war? By analysing a timeline of events and watching some multimedia clips, students are challenged to find three key reasons why the Israelis won, and to link them. Part of the new IGCSE Paper 1 Scheme of Work on the Arab-Israeli Conflict Share this:
What territorial changes took place as a result of the 1948 war?
The Arab-Israeli War of 1948 What territorial changes took place as a result of the 1948 war? Students are given an overview of the main events, and two ‘before and after’ maps to draw some initial conclusions from. Part of the new IGCSE Paper 1 Scheme of Work on the Arab-Israeli Conflict Share this:
Civil War in Palestine, 1947-1948
Civil War in Palestine, 1947-1948 The UN General Assembly (and the Jewish leadership in Palestine) voted to accept the UNSCOP partition plan in November 1947. The Arabs though rejected it. The outcome of this conflict was the first wave of Palestinian refugees, which remains one of the central problems in the region today. Students investigate…
Victorian Entrepreneur Simulation: Multimedia Added
The popular “Horatio Ramsbottom: Victorian Entrepreneur” has now been updated to include some fresh multimedia video clips. Share this:
UNSCOP and the United Nations Partition Plan
UNSCOP and the United Nations Partition Plan What really happened? Students consider, based on their own discussions, the merits and drawbacks of the actual partition plan settled upon by UNSCOP. Part of the new IGCSE Paper 1 Scheme of Work on the Arab-Israeli Conflict Share this:
Life of Martin Luther: 15-question factual test
A new factual test to accompany the unit on Martin Luther and the German Reformation. Share this:
TOK in History – stimulus questions grid
The following grid outlines the main Ways of Knowing identified in the TOK history syllabus, along with the specified areas for consideration with regard to History in particular. These are laid out in a grid with a question provided which covers all possible crossover discussion points. Useful for classroom stimulus and ideas for how to…
1947 roleplay part 2: Task for the “Judges”
UNSCOP and the United Nations Partition Plan 1947 roleplay part 2: Task for the “Judges” “Three people in the class will be in role as members of the UN. They will have to vote later on which of the proposals presented to them is the most likely to bring lasting peace to the region. In…
ActiveHistory Books available for purchase
I have now written four books, and so I thought it would be a good idea to create a dedicated page where you can learn about all of them in one place. Click here Share this:
NEW BOOK – “25 Essays in Modern History”
I have just published a new book! Essays in Modern History provides the perfect handbook for teachers and students seeking answers to some of the most interesting questions investigated at the 16-18 age range. The 25 essays covers such topics as the causes and consequences of World War One, the Spanish Civil War and the…
1947 roleplay part 2: Task for the “Arabs” and “Jews”
UNSCOP and the United Nations Partition Plan 1947 roleplay part 2: Task for the “Arabs” and “Jews” “UNSCOP reported back in September 1947 proposing that Palestine should be divided into two separate states, with economic unity. In this exercise, you will draw up your own partition plan, and compare it to that decided upon by…
Calendar of Historical Anniversaries: 2020-2021
*NEW* Free download – Calendar of Historical Anniversaries: 2020-2021 I’ve just finished work on my new calendar for the coming academic year. It contains some of the most important forthcoming historical anniversaries and memorial days to help you with lesson planning and assemblies. You can download your copy here by following this link. Share this:
Medieval Meme / Storyboard Generator
I’ve just launched a new resource over at www.classtools.net which allows students to generate their own Memes / Storyboards based on medieval manuscript images. https://www.classtools.net/meme/ Share this:
1947 roleplay part 1: How should Palestine be divided between Arabs and Jews? | Accompanying Maps
UNSCOP and the United Nations Partition Plan 1947 roleplay part 1: How should Palestine be divided between Arabs and Jews? | Accompanying Maps In February 1947, UNSCOP (the United Nations Special Committee on Palestine) was set up to work out a solution for the future of Palestine. As the violence escalated, the committee considered 6 possible solutions….
End of topic factual test: 20 questions on the British mandate in Palestine
Why did Britain give up its Mandate in Palestine? End of topic factual test: 20 questions on the British mandate in Palestine | Teacher Version A factual test drawing toge the key events so far studied, in the form of a ‘fill the gaps’ timeline. Part of the new IGCSE Paper 1 Scheme of Work on the…
End of topic examination-style test: the British mandate in Palestine | Teacher Version
Why did Britain give up its Mandate in Palestine? End of topic examination-style test: the British mandate in Palestine | Teacher Version Students are provided with a range of past examination questions on the British mandate in Palestine in the IGCSE “(a) Describe, (b) Explain, (c) Assess” format for Paper 1, and a template to help them…
Tensions in Palestine 1945-1947 | Teacher Version
Why did Britain give up its Mandate in Palestine? Reason 3: Tensions in Palestine 1945-1947 | Teacher Version “Cut and paste each of the following events into the correct column. (US Pressure upon Britain | British (Empire) pressures | Jewish pressure upon Britain | Arab pressure upon Britain). If you have sufficient time, add a few relevant…
Tensions in Palestine Increase: World War Two and the Holocaust
Why did Britain give up its Mandate in Palestine? Reason 2: Tensions in Palestine Increase: World War Two and the Holocaust Students complete a detailed worksheet by watching a 35-minute video documentary about the Holocaust. Part of the new IGCSE Paper 1 Scheme of Work on the Arab-Israeli Conflict Share this:
Tensions in Palestine before 1939: Palestinians and Jews
Why did Britain give up its Mandate in Palestine? Reason 1: Tensions in Palestine before 1939: Palestinians and Jews | Teacher Version Students are provided with a ‘fill the gaps’ exercise and are then asked to identify from this three key reasons why Palestine was a source of tension even before the outbreak of World War Two….
Introduction and Overview: The Arab-Israeli Conflict since 1945
Introduction and Overview: The Arab-Israeli Conflict since 1945 Students are provided with a narrative overview of the conflict, with the “hook” being the tragic events of September 11th 2001. This is explained in the context of the Arab-Israeli conflict and students are provided with a diagram and supporting questions to help them put this into…
Online Simulation: Are you the ‘fifth Beatle’?
Online Simulation: Are you the ‘fifth Beatle’? In this simulation, you will be presented with a series of situations that faced The Beatles during the 1960s, and regular video clips of The Beatles being interviewed and singing their songs. At the end of the simulation you will be told how many of these decisions matched…
Why did Beatlemania sweep the USA in the 1960s?
Why did Beatlemania sweep the USA in the 1960s? Through an analysis of the music, lyrics, fashion and politics of the 1960s, students learn about the cultural impact of the Beatles in the 1960s. They match images of the Beatles to the correct dates through the help of musical clips; examine their album art (and…
Who was the greatest of the other Rock ‘n’ Rollers?
Who was the greatest of the other Rock ‘n’ Rollers? In this activity you will take on the role of a Rock ‘n’ Roll manager. A major record label is willing to offer a lucrative contract to TWO acts. Your job is to make sure that your client gets one of these contracts! Part of…
How and why did adults and teenagers disagree about Elvis Presley?
How and why did adults and teenagers disagree about Elvis Presley? By the mid-1950s, there were lots of interesting developments going on in youth culture: a mass white audience with money to burn, young black musicians with amazing energy and talent, and a thriving movie industry catering for a teenage market. What was missing, though,…
What sorts of movies were popular with teenagers in the 1950s?
What sorts of movies were popular with teenagers in the 1950s? | Introductory Video – B-Movies (5 movies) | Plenary Video – JD Movies (8 minutes) The first signs of a distinctive “teenage” identity emerged not with music, but in film. Young people in the 1950s America grew up at a time of economic prosperity….
Why did “teenage” identity start to emerge in the 1950s?
In this activity, students are introduced to the creation of the modern teenager after World War Two, and listen to a wide variety of songs in different styles (blues, gospel, country, crooners) to compare and contrast them in terms of style and lyrical content. Part of the new unit on Teen Culture since WW2. Share…
History Podcast App from ActiveHistory
History Podcast App from ActiveHistory I’m developing a new app for students and teachers of IB History. It’s a directory of 700+ podcasts (so far) organised by topic, which will be updated at least once per week. You can ‘favourite’ your best podcasts, and even add comments within the app. I’ll be doing some fine-tuning…
“Statues and History” – Standalone lesson materials
Standalone lesson materials – “Statues and History” I finished putting together a self-contained study for my Year 9 students based on the recent debates about the future of historical statues – you can download the materials (and find links to additional videos/podcasts) here. Happy to hear any suggestions for further improvements. Share this:
Multimedia Presentation: Gorbachev’s Rule
A presentation to provide feedback on the main activity on this page. Each slide outlines what Gorbachev actually did, and is followed by a video clip from which students can take additional notes. Share this:
50+ ActiveHistory Lectures – all on one page
I’ve finally got round to putting all of the online multimedia presentations I’ve produced (and which are particularly popular) on this dedicated page for ease of reference. They cover topics in the entire 11-18 age range, although most are designed for IB History. Share this:
New Poster: “The historian without his facts is rootless and futile; the facts without their historian are dead and meaningless” – EH Carr
A new poster for classroom display. View the full set here. Share this:
Using student questionnaires to improve your teaching / planning
Each year I set up a Google Form and set a homework task for all my students to answer variations on the following questions. I find it a really invaluable way of developing my teaching and my schemes of work. Here are the questions I use in case you’re interested in trying something similar (or…
Video Documentary Project – The American Civil War
A new worksheet and activity – students watch some clips from professional historians, and the work of previous years’ students, to reflect on what makes a great documentary. They are then guided through the process of writing a narrative, choosing appropriate images and a soundtrack, prior to producing a short video documentary of their own….
