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An increasing number of schools teach the Silk Roads as part of KS3. This classic short unit is easily accessible. Download the Knowledge Organiser and substantive knowledge test for free here: bit.ly/4cN12ru

Many history departments start Yr 7 by teaching about the Medieval Period. To get a strong understanding of the period pupils need to know what people believed at this time. Take a look at this unit with a free SOW & KO. Join free as a basic member & use bit.ly/4dBjRiF

This free KO gives a great alternative overview of the Normans. It's part of our new diverse Ofsted compliant KS3 curriculum focusing on unheard stories. You can sprinkle lessons in or teach as a whole. Join free as a basic member & download this & more bit.ly/47c9NbS

Why not get your students to challenge the ‘expert’? It's a great way to show them that historians are products of their time. This free KS3 lesson on African trade routes does exactly that. Join free as a basic member, download & use bit.ly/3NdmSeu

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Just in case you haven’t used tarsia’s in your history classroom yet, here is a 2 minute read on how useful they can be. Just don’t tell my RE colleagues I nicked the idea off them …. bit.ly/48yulMP

Teaching the Tang Dynasty is a fascinating world wide unit giving pupils an insight into how advanced China was pre 1066. This free resource can be used as a topic overview or h/w. Part of our pioneering KS3 curriculum focused on diversity. Download & use bit.ly/47iqWkm

These self marked tests & quizzes are fun for students and take the pain out of setting homework. Instantly marked with the data sent directly to you. Gaps in knowledge are highlighted and can be addressed. More here bit.ly/48jTdbH

If you ever teach the Norman Conquest your Yr 7’s this free knowledge organiser is really handy and worth downloading. It includes key terms, background info and more. Join free as basic member & print bit.ly/45chCx5 #historyteacher

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What a great video. I never saw this one before. 1960 Elvis Presley and Frank Sinatra singing each other’s songs.

This free lesson draws students in with a Twitter X spat between world leaders before examining why both Russia & Ukraine claim Anne of Kiev as their own. The lesson focuses on the second-order concept of significance. Join free as basic member & download bit.ly/3RslZjR

Some Monday morning inspiration....Overview lessons can help students contextualise, organise and analyse events. They are also a great provisional scaffold. This short video gives you 3 simple ways to use them in your classroom. bit.ly/3AZdbfK

This free Knowledge Organiser on Early Modern Beliefs is really handy to give to students. It provides them with the core substantive knowledge they need for success in this unit including key words. Simply join free as a basic member, print & use bit.ly/3try3Jq

These self marked tests and quizzes are brilliant for homework & revision. Not only do they reinforce learning. You are then sent data showing gaps in their knowledge. Well worth a 30 second watch. bit.ly/44Xxi7x #historyteacher

"Exam hoop jumping aside, for many years I have felt that helping kids come to terms with interpretations is one of the most important aspects of my job as a history teacher." This short read explains why it really isn't too difficult at KS3 - really 🙂 bit.ly/3mYdH78

Why do both Russia and Ukraine want to claim Anne of Kiev as their own? This free lesson engages students with a Twitter X spat, a 'wheel of significance' and the current conflict to answer the question. Join free as a basic member to download this & more bit.ly/3RslZjR