Year 8 History - 48 lessons (whole unit)
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This entire unit has 48 lessons, exploring pivotal historical events and periods that have shaped the world.
Key Features
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Engaging PowerPoints
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Worksheets
Educational Benefits
- Critical Thinking Development: Students will enhance their critical thinking and analytical skills through debates, source analysis, and role-play activities.
- Curriculum Alignment: Meticulously crafted to meet the curriculum standards, ensuring students gain a robust understanding of historical contexts and their modern-day implications.
Target Audience This unit is tailored for KS3 students, providing them with an engaging and comprehensive introduction to significant historical epochs.
Access and Usage
- Easy Integration: Perfect for teachers looking for ready-to-use resources that can seamlessly integrate into existing lesson plans.
- Digital Accessibility: Available for download on the NI Schools Hub, accessible anytime and anywhere, providing flexible learning opportunities.
Empower your students with a deeper understanding of the past, equipping them with the knowledge to shape their perception of the present and future. Explore our KS3 History Lessons today on NI Schools Hub and bring history to life in your classroom!
CONTENTS OF UNIT
Topic 1-Introduction to History
PowerPoints:
- CM Lesson 1- Introduction
- CM Lesson 2- Measuring Time
- CM Lesson 3- Using Chronology
- CM Lesson 4- Using Evidence
- CM Lesson 5- Understanding Reliability
- CM Lesson 6- Overview
Worksheets:
- Year 8 Lesson 2 Introduction to Chronology Worksheet
- Year 8 Lesson 3 Personal Timeline Worksheet
- Year 8 Lesson 5- Bias and Reliability worksheet
- Year 8 Lesson 6- Types of Evidence
- Year 8 Lesson 6- Who do you think you are task
Topic 2: The Norman Conquest:
Powerpoint:
- CM Lesson 7 & 8- The Anglo-Saxons and the Vikings
- CM Lesson 9- The Normans
- CM Lesson 10- Who ruled England in 1066
- CM Lesson 11- The Claimants of 1066
- CM Lesson 12- The Battle of Stamford Bridge
- CM Lesson 13- Preparation for Hastings
- CM Lesson 14- The Battle of Hastings
- CM Lesson 15- How did William become the Conqueror
Worksheet:
- CM lesson 7- Anglo Saxons Factfile Group Task
- CM lesson 7- Anglo-Saxons Table of Knowledge
- CM lesson 7- The life of Saint Bede Q and A
- CM lesson 8- Vikings Factfile Group Task
- CM lesson 8- King Alfred vs the Vikings
- CM lesson 8- Vikings Table of Knowledge
- CM lesson 9- Normans Factfile Group Task
- CM lesson 9- Map of Norman lands
- CM lesson 9- Norman Table of Knowledge
- CM lesson 10- Edward the Confessor source worksheet
- CM lesson 11- The Claimants Worksheet
- CM lesson 12. Stamford Bridge storyboard
- CM lesson 13- Types of Soldier worksheet
- CM lesson 14- Reasons William won worksheet
- CM lesson 15- Bayeux Tapestry worksheet
Topic 3: The Normanisation of England:
Powerpoint:
- CM Lesson 16- How did William secure England
- CM Lesson 17- Why did the Normans build Castles
- CM Lesson 18- How did Norman castles develop
- CM Lesson 19- Castles and Norman Warfare
- CM Lesson 20 & 21- The Domesday Book and Feudal System
- CM Lesson 22- The life of a medieval Knight
- CM Lesson 23- The life of a medieval Peasant
- CM Lesson 24- Who killed William Rufus
- CM Lesson 25- Good King Henry and the White Ship
- CM Lesson 26- Why did a Civil War break out
- CM Lesson 27&28 - The Power of the Church and the murder of Thomas Becket
Worksheets:
- CM lesson 16- Securing control of England worksheet
- CM lesson 17- Castle building Diamond Task
- CM lesson 17- Motte and Bailey Castle assess
- CM lesson 18- Stone Square Keep reading and questions
- CM lesson 19- Castle Warfare Worksheet
- CM lesson 20 - Domesday Book worksheet
- CM lesson 21 - Feudalism Worksheet
- CM lesson 22 - Chivalry Worksheet
- CM lesson 22 - William Marshall Worksheet
- CM lesson 23 - Freeze Frame factfiles
- CM lesson 23 - Medieval Town Sources
- CM lesson 24 - William Rufus investigation
- CM lesson 25- White Ship Report
- CM lesson 26- Civil War roleplay figures
- CM lesson 28- Thomas Becket Source task
Topic 4- Medieval Realms
Powerpoint:
- CM Lesson 29- Byzantium
- CM Lesson 30- Medieval Baghdad
- CM Lesson 31- Kyivan Rus and Queen Jadwiga
- CM Lesson 32- Medieval Africa
- CM Lesson 33- Medieval China
- CM Lesson 34- Who was Genghis Khan
- CM Lesson 35- The legacy of the Mongol Empire
Worksheets:
- CM lesson 29- Alexios worksheet
- CM lesson 30- Golden Age of Islam Factfile Group Task
- CM lesson 31- Rus Worksheet
- CM lesson 32- Sundiata Keita narrative and questions
- CM lesson 33- Tang Dynasty Factfile Group Task
- CM lesson 33- Report Task
- CM lesson 33- What is Confucianism
- CM lesson 34- How did Mongol armies fight
- CM lesson 35- Mongol Empire's Khanates group task
Topic 5- Norman Ireland
Powerpoints:
- CM Lesson 36- Gaelic Ireland
- CM Lesson 37- Why did the Normans come to Ireland
- CM Lesson 38- The Norman view of the Irish
- CM Lesson 39- Why was Henry II interested in Ireland
- CM Lesson 40- Who was John De Courcy
- CM Lesson 41- The Norman legacy in Ireland
Worksheets:
- CM Lesson 36- Battle of Clontarf roleplay script
- CM Lesson 36- St Patrick Worksheet
- CM Lesson 37- Strongbow and Aoife worksheet
- CM Lesson 38- Gerald of Wales Source work
- CM Lesson 39 Henry and Eleanor worksheet
- CM Lesson 39 Henry in Ireland
- CM Lesson 40-De Courcy storyboard
- CM Lesson 40-Homework research Task
- CM Lesson 41 Anglo-Irish Poetry
- CM Lesson 41 Name task
Topic 6- The Later Middle Ages
Powerpoints:
- CM Lesson 42- The Third Crusade
- CM Lesson 43- What was the Silk Road
- CM Lesson 44- King John and Magna Carta
- CM Lesson 45- The Black Death
- CM Lesson 46- The Peasant's Revolt
- CM Lesson 47 & 48- The Wars of the Roses
Worksheets:
- CM Lesson 42 Reasons to go on Crusade Worksheet
- CM Lesson 42 Richard on Crusade timeline task
- CM Lesson 43 The Silk Road Worksheets
- CM Lesson 44 Year 8 King John Factfile
- CM Lesson 44 Year 8 King John table
- CM Lesson 45 Black Death Worksheet
- CM Lesson 46 Peasant's Revolt causes
- CM Lesson 46 Peasant's Revolt roleplay narrative
- CM Lesson 46 Peasant's Revolt source analysis
- CM Lesson 47- Timeline Task