5. Y10: HW-1 (Tsarist Regime)

This is a “collage” homework! Homework Task 1 (p.6-8) is due: Monday 4 October 2021 This is your first official collage Homework Task. (Although, you had a taste of what is expected when you made the collage on “The story so far” for the documentary about “Russia’s Lost Princesses”….) Here is an example of whatContinue reading “5. Y10: HW-1 (Tsarist Regime)”

Y7: 1-8. Expansion of the Empire

Year 7A & Year 7B Today you are going to mark some tasks completed previously and also learn a bit more about the Roman Empire. Follow the instructions step by step: 1. Task 2 on p.6-7. 2. Father Time – Task 1. Father Time – Task 3. 3. Now, let’s revise the legend of howContinue reading “Y7: 1-8. Expansion of the Empire”

Y7: 1-9. The Roman Army

Year 7A & Year 7B Today you are going to learn about the Roman Army …. So, here is what you have to do today: Follow the instructions step by step: 1. Let’s see how the Roman Army was structured… The Roman Army. (3:00 minutes long) 2. 3. The information about the “Roman Army” (inContinue reading “Y7: 1-9. The Roman Army”

Y8: 1-6. Renaissance: Introduction – continued

Year 8A & Year 8B Today you are going to continue with our topic on the Renaissance. Follow the instructions step by step: 1. REMEMBER: The Renaissance was a period in History when people began to show a keen interest in the great ideas of the Roman and Greek civilizations. This led to great newContinue reading “Y8: 1-6. Renaissance: Introduction – continued”

Y10: 1-8. Russia’s Lost Princesses VI

Today we will finish the documentary on Russia’s Lost Princesses and highlight important events that were shown in the documentary. 1. First, let’s consider how Nicholas II ruled Russia…. The Tsarist Regime. (2:32 minutes long) 2. The information about “The tsarist regime“, p.4. 3. In the last “episode” we saw how the Romanov’s were overthrownContinue reading “Y10: 1-8. Russia’s Lost Princesses VI”

Y7: 1-6. Rome’s Rise to Power

Year 7A & Year 7B Today we are going to start with our topic on “The Roman Invasion of Britain”. We are going to look how the Romans settled in Britain and how they influenced life in Britain. Follow the instructions step by step: 1. Let’s first start by learning a bit more about theContinue reading “Y7: 1-6. Rome’s Rise to Power”

Y8: 1-5. The Renaissance – Introduction

Year 8A & Year 8B Today you are going to start our first topic of the Year 8 History course: The Renaissance. Follow the instructions step by step: 1. First, mark your Self-study Project on “History Terminology” with a pencil. (Click here to access answers.) 2. So, what was the Renaissance? The Renaissance was aContinue reading “Y8: 1-5. The Renaissance – Introduction”

Y7: 1-5. Father Time – continued

Year 7A & Year 7B Today you are going to complete the Father Time tasks…. But first, we are going to look at some of the major periods in our History. Follow the instructions step by step: 1. We talked about “Father Time” (the article that we read in a previous lesson). It mentions “periods”Continue reading “Y7: 1-5. Father Time – continued”

Y10: 1-6. Russia’s Lost Princesses V

Today we are going to start with Part II of “Russia’s Lost Princesses”! In the last “episode” we were introduced to Rasputin. We also saw the Tercentenary of Romanov Rule. Let’s watch the next 20 minutes… 1. Tsarist Russia – Part IV. (20:07 minutes long.) 2. Now, use the rest of the lesson to completeContinue reading “Y10: 1-6. Russia’s Lost Princesses V”

Y10: 1-5. Russia’s Lost Princesses IV

Today we are going to continue watching the documentary and also finish the question on Nicholas’ coronation. 1. In the last “episode” of the documentary we learnt more about the family life and children of Nicholas and Alexandra. Here is a little recap of the content: 2. You need to print and stick photos ontoContinue reading “Y10: 1-5. Russia’s Lost Princesses IV”

Y10: 1-4. Russia’s Lost Princesses III

Today we are going to continue with the Russian History by examining the Coronation tragedy… (We will interrupt the documentary briefly and continue watching it in the next lesson.) 1. Previously you heard that there was a stampede at the coronation celebrations of Nicholas II. 2. Do the following task about the Coronation of NicholasContinue reading “Y10: 1-4. Russia’s Lost Princesses III”

Y7: 1-4. Father Time

Year 7A & Year 7B Today you are going to learn: how to use timelines how to determine decades Follow the instructions step by step: 1. Before we talk about the article that we read in the previous lesson, “Father Time”, I want you to tell me a little bit more about yourself, by completingContinue reading “Y7: 1-4. Father Time”

Y7: 1-3. Why History?

Year 7A & Year 7B Today you are going to investigate the study of History in a bit more detail. Follow the instructions step by step: 1. A bit of revision: 2. WHY do we study History? 3. Let’s look at the benefits of studying History: For example, based on her experiences and observations inContinue reading “Y7: 1-3. Why History?”

Y10: 1-3. Russia’s Lost Princesses II

Let’s continue with the story of the Russian princesses… 1. Can you recall the section that we watched in the last lesson: what impressions were given of Nicholas II & Alexandra? 2. The Story so far… 3. Use the images below to make your own collage on “the story so far”. 4. Now, let’s continueContinue reading “Y10: 1-3. Russia’s Lost Princesses II”

Y10: 1-2. Russia’s Lost Princesses I

Today we are going to start with the Russian History! (Follow the instructions step by step!!) 1. Before we start with our first topic, we need to talk about homework… What about homework? You will get homework on a regular basis. The aim is to help you revise what has been covered in class. ThereContinue reading “Y10: 1-2. Russia’s Lost Princesses I”

Y7: 1-2. What is History?

Year 7A & Year 7B Today you are going to look at what History is and why it is important…. Follow the instructions step by step: 1. First look at expectations for your work in the History class. This is “the best way” to work in the History class: 2. So, what exactly is History?Continue reading “Y7: 1-2. What is History?”