It’s been quite a mammoth task, but ActiveHistory (and ClassTools) have been moved to a brand-new, state-of-the-art dedicated server. It’s been a complicated and expensive process, but this should ensure that the sites are faster and more stable than ever to cope with the demands created by distance learning especially during the current pandemic!
Month: January 2021
Create an editable timeline from any Wikipedia article!
This is a new addition to ActiveHistory’s sister website, www.classtools.net: input any search term, and then obtain an interactive timeline based on the Wikipedia article it corresponds to. You can then edit the timeline and save it for your own use in the classroom!
Essay Task: Why did William the Conqueror win the Battle of Hastings? | Teacher notes
Essay Task: Why did William the Conqueror win the Battle of Hastings? | Teacher notes Working with the same points as last lesson, students now categorise these factors to decide whether William’s victory was down to luck, his skill, or Harold’s mistakes. They then turn this into their first history essay.
Biased Report: Why did William the Conqueror win the Battle of Hastings? | Marksheet
Biased Report: Why did William the Conqueror win the Battle of Hastings? | Marksheet Students then use their completed timeline to produce a biased newspaper report [teacher sample report available].
Bayeux Tapestry Interactive Images
Bayeux Tapestry Slideshow The lesson could start by watching a Bayeux Tapestry Animation on YouTube. Then, view a series of interactive images from the Bayeux Tapestry with analysis of their meaning. Designed to be used to help teachers in a feedback session after students have completed the worksheet accompanying the game above. There is a teacher helpsheet available for this…
1066: Ordering Quiz
Order the events correctly – classroom challenge Students cut and paste the information into the correct order [teacher answer sheet available].
The Battle for the throne: 1066 [Interactive simulation / Fling the Teacher Quiz]
The Battle for the throne: 1066 [Interactive simulation] [printable worksheet | online worksheet] A decision-making simulation as King Harold – will you survive the challenges to your throne? This is a major activity that should keep students busy for at least a couple of lessons (they are even given a certificate with a score at the end that…
Blind Date, 1066!
Blind Date, 1066! A roleplay exercise enabling students to assess the strengths and weaknesses of the various contenders for the English throne in 1066. As a homework, students produce a propaganda poster for the candidate of their choice. There are teacher notes available along with a presentation and a sample poster.
