Y8: 3-2. Religion before the Reformation

Year 8 Today you are going to start with the topic on The Reformation… Follow the instructions step by step: 1. Let’s revise from the previous lesson: Religion in Europe before the Reformation. Reformation Overview – Background. (2:23 minutes long) 2. Now, let’s test your knowledge and understanding… “Religion in Europe, p.50” 3. Here isContinue reading “Y8: 3-2. Religion before the Reformation”

Y9: 2-11. The Great Depression – continued

Year 9A & Year 9B Today you are going to examine the Great Depression in more detail! Follow the instructions step by step: 1. In the previous lesson we discussed the Great Depression. Here is a quick reminder of what the Great Depression was… The Great Depression Explained in One minute. (1:29 minutes long) 2.Continue reading “Y9: 2-11. The Great Depression – continued”

Y9: 2-10. The Great Depression

Year 9A & Year 9B Today you are going to examine the Great Depression in more detail! Follow the instructions step by step: 1. In the previous lesson we learnt about the prosperous 1920’s. Unfortunately, “the roaring twenties” came to an abrupt end in October 1929. This was the start of the Great Depression. Let’sContinue reading “Y9: 2-10. The Great Depression”

Y9: 2-8. Revolutions – a comparison

Year 9A & Year 9B Today you are going to: Follow the instructions step by step: 1. p.48 – “The Treaty of Versailles” (questions) and p.53 – “Consequences of WW1” (questions) 2. Complete the table by making a comparison between events in Russia (1917) with events in Germany (1918 & 1919) when both monarchies wereContinue reading “Y9: 2-8. Revolutions – a comparison”

Y9: 2-7. Revolution in Germany

Year 9A & Year 9B Today you are going to learn about the German Revolutions… Follow the instructions step by step: 1. Let’s see what the German revolutions were all about… The Abdication of the Kaiser. (3:25 minutes long) 2. Now, let’s see what your workbook can tell us about the German revolutions… read p.58-59Continue reading “Y9: 2-7. Revolution in Germany”

Y9: 2-5. Revolution in Russia

Year 9A & Year 9B Today you are going to learn about the Russian Revolutions… Follow the instructions step by step: 1. Let’s see what the Russian revolutions were all about… The Russian Revolution, 1917. (3:13 minutes long) The Russian Revolution, 1917. (5:15) 2. read p.54-55 3. What happened, in short: 4. Copy the RussianContinue reading “Y9: 2-5. Revolution in Russia”

Y9: Doing GCSE History…

Year 9A & Year 9B Let’s investigate the option of taking GCSE History in Years 10 & 11… Below are three short video clips that give you information about GCSE History. Watch all 3 clips, even if you have already decided which subjects you will take next year. In this video you will see HowContinue reading “Y9: Doing GCSE History…”

Y7: 1-7. Rome’s Rise to Power – continued

Year 7A & Year 7B Today we are going to continue examining how the Roman Empire expanded. Follow the instructions step by step: 1. To refresh your memory… 2. 3. Fill in missing notes on “The Expansion of the Roman Empire” (p.6). 4. We can also show how the Roman Empire expanded by using aContinue reading “Y7: 1-7. Rome’s Rise to Power – continued”

The Importance of Working Fast…

Why is it important to work fast? The answer is short and sweet: Fast & Focussed = Efficiency! Here are some statistics and considerations related to the importance of working fast and efficiently in a classroom setting: Efficient time management skills are associated with better academic performance. Students who work quickly while effectively managing theirContinue reading “The Importance of Working Fast…”

Pay Attention in Class!

Why is it important to pay attention in class? The importance of paying attention in class cannot be overstated, as it directly impacts a student’s ability to learn, retain information, and ultimately succeed academically. Here are some statistics and key points highlighting the significance of paying attention in class: It’s important to note that payingContinue reading “Pay Attention in Class!”