History teaching resources

'Nothing's Changed' - Tatamkhulu Africa 1 Presentation,  Age 14-16 (KS4 / GCSE),  Age 16-18 (A-level),  History,  English,  Poetry,  20th Century World,  To put the popular poem Nothing's Changed' into context. Tatamkhulu Afrika experienced the horrors of apartheid in District Six, and this shows pictures and posters from 1996 - 1980. By: Teachable Team, UK

King John and the Magna Carta 1 Presentation,  2 Worksheets,  Age 11-14 (KS3),  History,  Anglo-Saxon and Medieval British,  Class presentation on King John during his reign and his government under the Magna Carta. By: Matt Brown, UK

Causes of the First World War 1 Presentation,  Age 11-14 (KS3),  Age 14-16 (KS4 / GCSE),  History,  20th Century World,  This is a comprehensive resource that details all the short and long term causes of the war. The presentation highlights key points and uses images to explain critical points. This is extremely useful for specific lessons or as a revision resource. By: Gareth Butcher, Vale of Catmose College, UK

The Cold War 1945-1949 1 Presentation,  Age 14-16 (KS4 / GCSE),  Age 16-18 (A-level),  History,  20th Century World,  A comprehensive, highly visual presentation that covers all the elements of the origins of the Cold War. By: Gareth Butcher, Vale of Catmose College, UK

What is the matter with Thomas? 1 Presentation,  1 Worksheet,  Age 11-14 (KS3),  Age 7-11 (KS2),  History,  Medieval Europe & Middle East,  A powerpoint presentation (with sounds) that enable the children to follow the progress of the Black Death around Europe and to study the mode of transmission. Very easy to understand and clear images. Also included is a worksheet on animals used in the First World War. By: Helen Weston, Risca Community School

Egyptian Maths Quiz 1 Presentation,  1 Worksheet,  Age 7-11 (KS2),  History,  Mathematics,  Primary Mathematics,  Games and puzzles,  Ancient,  Calculations and numerical method,  A colourful cross curricular history/maths quiz for years 5/6. Facts and figures are used in an imaginative way to delve into Egyptian life. Reigns of the Pharaohs, Buying and Selling, Pulling your Weight, Hieroglyphs. Solve problems involving estimating, calculations with money and time, and hieroglyph code breaking. A link to the British Museum adds an interesting task.(16 slides PP) By: Susan Byrne, Mathswizards, UK

The History of Science Theory 1 Presentation,  Age 11-14 (KS3),  Age 14-16 (KS4 / GCSE),  Age 16-18 (A-level),  Physics,  Chemistry,  History,  Biology,  Electricity and Circuits,  Structures and Bonding,  Primary Physics,  Space,  Forces and Motion,  Fields: gravitational and electrical,  Waves and Particles,  Radioactivity and atoms,  Heat and Gases,  The Periodic Table,  This PPT has been researched to include all famous scientists, inventors and philosophers over the past 20 centuries. It includes the major theories that are visited in both KS3 and KS4. The task is to do a timeline of some or all of the theorists. Includes a definition of 'a theory' and a plenary of guess the famous scientists. Promotes discussion on important theories and inventions. By: Sarah Parker, Bedale High School

Nazi Propaganda 1 Presentation,  Age 14-16 (KS4 / GCSE),  Age 16-18 (A-level),  History,  20th Century World,  This resource file illustrates how Hitler kept control through use of propaganda and fear. By: Ellie Williams, UK

The Great Plague/Black Death (1350) 1 Presentation,  1 Worksheet,  Age 14-16 (KS4 / GCSE),  History,  Anglo-Saxon and Medieval British,  Medical History,  Looking at the symptoms and causes of the Black Death, includes what people believed at the time about it's causes, remedies and how it spread. Links into The Peasants Revolt. By: Suzanne Dibden

The Great Reform Act of 1832 1 Presentation,  Age 16-18 (A-level),  History,  19th Century World,  19th Century British,  Aimed at A Level, this examines the problems with the English Political System prior to 1832. It also presents some of the main reasons people wanted it to change, and what the Great Reform Act actually did. It finally asks the overall question of How Great was the Great Reform Act? By: Suzanne Dibden

Historical dance: Tudors and the Blitz 1 Lesson plan,  3 Others,  1 Worksheet,  Age 7-11 (KS2),  History,  Physical Education,  Class Games,  Tudors,  20th Century British,  Ten lessons covering period dance and culture, firstly on 15th Century English dancing and then on dancing in 1940s London during the 'Blitz' NB CD must be purchased separately from LCP. By: LCP Ltd, LCP, UK

Tudor Rich and Poor - Symbol Supported 5 Worksheets,  Age 5-7 (KS1),  Age 7-11 (KS2),  History,  Tudors,  A set of 5 books based on Rich and Poor Tudors. The books cover 5 levels: Text only, Key and New Vocabulary Supported, Full Symbol Support, Simplified, One Symbol. By: Widgit Software, Widgit Software, UK

Henry VIII follow me cards 1 Presentation,  1 Starter,  Age 7-11 (KS2),  History,  Tudors,  Presentation on the six wives of Henry VIII and the fate that befell them. Set of 20 follow-me cards about Henry VIII and his family. A game to consolidate knowledge. By: Julia Cheek, UK

Recruitment posters of the Great War 1 Lesson plan,  1 Other,  2 Presentations,  Age 11-14 (KS3),  Age 7-11 (KS2),  Citizenship,  History,  Rights and Responsibilities,  20th Century British,  Designed to accompany the video on People of the Great War, produced by the Imperial War Museum. Uses recruitment posters and photos to examine the attitudes to joining up in 1914. Asks how attitudes to serving in the army are different today, and what persuaded so many young people to fight. By: edward upton, Teachable.net, UK

Events at the Ancient Greek Olympics 1 Presentation,  Age 7-11 (KS2),  History,  Ancient,  An interactive KS2 resource detailing all Ancient Greek Olympic events. Interactive questioning allows pupils to compare and contrast the ancient olympics to the modern day olympics. The resource encourages pupils to empathise with the ancient olympians and understand why they wanted to compete. By: Claire Cowling, UK

Greek Olympics - Who Where Why 1 Presentation,  Age 7-11 (KS2),  History,  Ancient,  This is an interactive KS2 resource which works well with the Events of the Ancient Olympics resource. Through questioning of the presented information pupils are encouraged to think about the roles of men and women both as competitors and spectators at the olympics. Pupils are also encouraged to empathise and form opinions relating to reasons for holding the olympics. By: Claire Cowling, UK

Medicine and the Industrial Revolution 1 Presentation,  Age 11-14 (KS3),  History,  19th Century British,  Medical History,  Wide ranging on medicine during the industrial revolution. Covers Joseph Lister, Koch, Pasteur's germ theory and Jenner's small pox vaccine as well as the wrk of Florence Nightingale. By: Matt Brown, UK

Medicine in the 20th Century 1 Presentation,  Age 14-16 (KS4 / GCSE),  Age 16-18 (A-level),  History,  20th Century World,  Medical History,  Shows the major areas of progress in the field of medicine in the first half of 20th Century. Looks at the effects of public health campaigns, World War One, the discovery of penicillin and the emergence of the National Health Service. By: Matt Brown, UK

Liberal Reforms, 1906-1914 1 Presentation,  1 Worksheet,  Age 16-18 (A-level),  History,  20th Century World,  20th Century British,  Powerpoint presentation accompanied by a work sheet. The presentation gives a comprehensive account of all the major welfare reforms carried out by the liberal governments of Asquith between 1906 and 1914, including unemployment insurance, old age pensions and free school meals. By: Matt Brown, UK

Mary Tudor 1 Presentation,  Age 7-11 (KS2),  History,  Tudors,  A presentation on the life of Mary Tudor and her rule. Covers her relationship with Queen Elizabeth I, her marriage to Philip I and her role forcefully trying to reintroduce Catholicism as the religion of England. By: Matt Brown, UK