History Resource

This week I've been thinking about how to effectively use maps in the history classroom. They can be a really useful tool. Here are 5 ideas that could work for you bit.ly/47WiDfS

Planning is hard. This short read helps focus on an enquiry approach. Hook, enquiry question, teaching sequence that leads to a substantial end product. Our 1000 fully resourced lessons are based on it and they've raised attainment. Grab some inspiration bit.ly/3M8qzAH

Teaching Crime & Punishment for GCSE next year? This fully resourced lesson on the first murder case solved by DNA really grips students and is perfect to mix in and rejuvenate your teaching. Free with basic free membership. bit.ly/3LlwcvD

Want to save time as a history dept, raise attainment and get more balance? Our 'all lessons' collection has 1,000 ready‑to‑teach history lessons designed by expert teachers. Use straight away without lowering standards. shorturl.at/7bi0W

Lots of great history departments say a lack of planning time can be a barrier to diversifying their curriculums. This short read gives you three simple, practical ideas to get you started. All these resources are included with free basic membership bit.ly/4dQ8eFF

A rigorous and effective KS3 helps ensure success at KS4. This short read shows how local case studies at KS3 can whet students’ appetite for GCSE. shorturl.at/7xMXR

It’s not too late to grab practical hacks, advice & inspiration from this short watch '12 Top Tips to Help Your Students Succeed with Interpretation Questions at GCSE'. Join free as a basic member for more free ideas bit.ly/41OznBq

Looking for better weekend balance, consistent planning or fresh inspiration? This free KS3 lesson is designed to help. Use it now or save it for later. A fun, active way to explore medieval pilgrimage. Join free & download: bit.ly/3U7BP52

This free knowledge organiser will hopefully inspire your planning. It forms part of our diverse KS3 Curriculum. The unit is centred around the question: Was there really a ‘golden age’ in Medieval Africa’? Join free as basic member & print bit.ly/3PRf82u

Looking for a free, classroom ready enquiry you can use now or save for later? This lesson asks: Was Stresemann really the saviour of Weimar? It supports strong historical thinking through enquiry, interpretation and challenge. Join free & download: shorturl.at/V2xbN

This free resource exploring how climate change helps explain the shifting fortunes of the Vikings has proved really popular with students. Use it as a first lesson, a homework task, or keep it handy for cover. Join free as a basic member & use: bit.ly/48B7Nel

Overview lessons matter because they give students a framework for understanding change over time, help organise big stories, and support later depth studies. They’re quick to teach and revisit. This short video shares 3 simple ideas: shorturl.at/gB8rI

If you’re hoping to switch off this weekend…Our 'All Lessons' section has ready‑to‑teach history you can use straight away. Allowing your departmental to reclaim planning time without lowering standards shorturl.at/7bi0W

This is a great short read on how to play 'prove it' 'challenge it' in your history classroom to avoid pupil fatigue! It's also a brilliant revision too 🙂bit.ly/4bUvZLh

This free Knowledge Organiser on Early Modern Beliefs is great for student revision. It gives them with the core substantive knowledge they need for success in this unit including key words. Simply join as a basic member & print bit.ly/3N7TG8K

As you can tell we are very keen on using games for the history classroom. Why? Because games are fun! Here is our guide to using Connect 4 to make knowledge stick. shorturl.at/c2yUj

This new short read looks at ‘History in the Age of Misinformation: Why Students Must Learn to Challenge Narratives’. It’s full of tips and resources on how to challenge the historian, the documentary and the text book. shorturl.at/1nn2p

Jenga is the classroom is a great way to revise history and make knowledge stick. This short 7 step guide shows you the best ways to use it. Remember to join free as a basic member for free ready to teach lessons too shorturl.at/d4sWg

If planning is hanging over your weekend… Head to our All Lessons section for ready‑to‑teach history you can use straight away. Free basic membership gives you access to a range of free lessons to get started shorturl.at/7bi0W

This knowledge organiser on beliefs during Industrial Period is really useful for revision. Tip; don't hand out immediately, but towards the end of unit. It can then be used as homework with a test on core knowledge. Join free as basic member & print bit.ly/3RPBMu6.

Everyone is under increasing pressure to succeed. But what are the keys to success with GCSE revision? This short read offers 10 top tips you can take into the classroom today. Remember to join free as a basic member for free lesson downloads shorturl.at/BAJuC