Students paste their essay into this interface and get a score based on how many keywords they have included. Excellent for ensuring topic coverage at first-draft phase. Share this:
50 years ago today (16th June 1961): Soviet ballet dancer Rudolf Nureyev defected to the West while on tour with the Kirov Ballet in Paris
50 years ago today (16th June 1961): Soviet ballet dancer Rudolf Nureyev defected to the West while on tour with the Kirov Ballet in Paris Share this:
Keyword Checker: What was the legacy of the Spanish Civil War?
Students paste their essay into this interface and get a score based on how many keywords they have included. Excellent for ensuring topic coverage at first-draft phase. Share this:
200 years ago today (14th June 1811): Birth of Harriet Beecher Stowe, American abolitionist and novelist (‘Uncle Tom’s Cabin’)
200 years ago today (14th June 1811): Birth of Harriet Beecher Stowe, American abolitionist and novelist (‘Uncle Tom’s Cabin’) Share this:
20 years ago today (12th June 1991): Boris Yeltsin became the first directly elected President of Russia. (Inaugurated 10th July)
20 years ago today (12th June 1991): Boris Yeltsin became the first directly elected President of Russia. (Inaugurated 10th July) Share this:
Leonardo Da Vinci’s forerunner to machine gun is confirmed
Triple-barrelled cannon found in Croatian fort is 'machine gun' forerunner designed by Da Vinci
Interactive Quiz for IB History: The Middle East 1945-1979
A new revision quiz which can be played by students as independent revision or as a classroom group challenge. Share this:
Fakebook – New Helpsheet
I’ve created a double-sided handout that can be used as a helpsheet for students using “Fakebook” for the first time. Share this:
250 years ago today (7th June 1761): Birth of John Rennie, Scottish civil engineer, built bridges, canals, docks and harbours throughout Britain
250 years ago today (7th June 1761): Birth of John Rennie, Scottish civil engineer, built bridges, canals, docks and harbours throughout Britain. Share this:
The Middle East Crisis c.1945-1979 (Revision): Debate: Does Israel only exist because of the support of the West?
In this structured debate, students are placed into two teams to formulate questions from their opponents designed to prove their case using references to all the major periods covered by the syllabus. The arguments and evidence put forward, and the synthesis reached, is a useful revision aid. Share this:
The Middle East Crisis c.1945-1979 (Revision): Mapwork: The growth of Israel
Mapwork: The growth of Israel. In this exercise, students firstly label all of the key regions and areas onto a large map. Then, in a series of smaller maps they shade the territory occupied by Israel over time by referring to a list of key points. Share this:
The Middle East Crisis c.1945-1979 (Revision): Timeline of Key Events: Match the Dates
Timeline of Key Events: Match the Dates. An overview of the entire period, chronologically arranged but with no dates provided. Students see how many of the events they can correctly identify. The completed teacher version is also available. Share this:
BBC News – Adolf Hitler ‘honorary citizen’ row grips Austria
Adolf Hitler 'honorary citizen' row grips Austria
“Renaissance Day” – a whole-school, cross-curricular project
At the International School of Toulouse, Year 8 students (aged 13-14) are taken off-timetable during the summer term for what we call “Renaissance Day“. The event is popular with both teachers and students. It promotes cross-curricular awareness, gets students working effectively as teams, develops analytical ability and improves presentational skills. The resources to develop your…
Huge testicular tumour helps identify subject of 19th century portrait | Science | The Guardian
Huge testicular tumour helps identify subject of 19th century portrait
The Middle East Crisis c.1945-1979 (Revision): Picture Round and Terminology Quiz
Picture Round and Terminology Quiz. Students are instructed to locate some pictures of key characters, and produce quiz questions that can be turned into an interactive revision exercise at www.classtools.net. Share this:
Historical Anniversaries for June 2011
50 years ago today (6th June 1961) Death of Carlth Juneg, Swiss psychiatrist and psychologist, founder of analytical psychology 250 years ago today (7th June 1761) Birth of John Rennie, Scottish civil engineer, built bridges, canals, docks and harbours throughout Britain 20 years ago today (12th June 1991) Boris Yeltsin became the first directly elected…
50 years ago today (25th May 1961): U.S. President John F. Kennedy gave his famous ‘man on the moon’ speech
50 years ago today (25th May 1961): U.S. President John F. Kennedy gave his famous ‘man on the moon’ speech, in which he urged Congress and America to commit itself, before the end of the decade, to landing a man on the moon and returning him safely to earth Share this:
Medieval Cathedral Building: Worksheet
This new workpack gets students to think about the layout, design and engineering of Medieval Cathedrals. They learn about the terminology of Church architecture, watch video clips and make deductions from paintings from the Middle Ages showing church building. Share this:
The Middle East Crisis c.1945-1979 (Revision) Overview test of the entire period, 1945-1979
In this worksheet, students are provided with a “mega summary” on one sheet of paper as a “gap fill” exercise. Covering the major events down the page, broken into columns which compare the role of Jews, Arabs and the International Community, this is an invaluable resource to help students refresh their memories and see the…
Causes of the Spanish Civil War: Keyword Checker
Students paste their essay into this interface and get a score based on how many keywords they have included. Excellent for ensuring topic coverage at first-draft phase. Share this:
Essay Keyword Checker: Why did Hitler become Chancellor of Germany?
This tool allows students to check the first draft of their essay to determine how many keywords have been included within it. As such it’s a useful way of ensuring that the essential background knowledge has been worked into the essay. Share this:
100 years ago today (18th May 1911): Death of Gustav Mahler
100 years ago today (18th May 1911): Death of Gustav Mahler, Austrian composer and conductor Share this:
Sourcework examination: The Yom Kippur War and its Aftermath
An exercise to develop sourcework skills in the style of the IB examination. There are also some model answers available. Share this:
Jack the Ripper “Wanted” poster template
I’ve just uploaded a template for a “Wanted” Poster which can be used to conclude the Year 9 unit on ““Who was Jack the Ripper?” Share this:
History Teachers on Twitter
I have created a (dynamically updating) directory of History Teachers on Twitter. Follow the link to view the directory and to add your own name to it if you wish! Share this:
Origins of the Cold War, 1945-49: Telescopic Topic for Revision
I’ve just launched a “telescopic topic” collapsible list (click here) to help my IGCSE students revise for the IGCSE Paper 2 topic on the Origins of the Cold War. Share this:
20 years ago today (14th May 1991): Nelson Mandela’s wife Winnie was sentenced to 6 years in jail
20 years ago today (14th May 1991): Nelson Mandela’s wife Winnie was sentenced to 6 years in jail for her part in the kidnapping and beating of 4 youths. (Later reduced to a fine) Share this:
Research Task: Nixon, Kissinger, Meir, Sadat, Brezhnev
These five characters are very fascinating in themselves; and as they may well be quoted in the sourcework paper, it makes sense to have a little to say about each one. Share this:
Former Nazi Camp Guard Gets Five Years
Former Nazi Camp Guard Gets Five Years
“Fill the Gaps” Quiz: The Yom Kippur War
A Quiz. There is also a completed teacher version available. Share this:
New Mexico Man Diagnosed With Bubonic Plague
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70 years ago today (10th May 1941): World War II: The last major attack on London during the Blitz
70 years ago today (10th May 1941): World War II: The last major attack on London during the Blitz caused heavy damage to many important buildings, including the Houses of Parliament, Westminster Abbey, St James’s Palace and Lambeth Palace, several railway stations and hospitals, the British Museum and the Old Bailey. Over 1,300 people were…
Digital legacy: Archaeology of the future – tech – 03 May 2011 – New Scientist
Digital legacy: Archaeology of the future
Who Am I? Revision Challenge Quiz for IGCSE Modern World History
The “Who Am I?” Interactive team challenge has now been developed to cover some of the main topics in the IGCSE Modern World History syllabus (e.g. Origins of World War One, Peace Treaties, League of Nations, Causes of World War Two, Origins of the Cold War). Share this:
125 years ago today (8th May 1886): Coca-Cola first went on sale, in Atlanta, Georgia, USA
125 years ago today (8th May 1886): Coca-Cola first went on sale, in Atlanta, Georgia, USA Share this:
The Yom Kippur War
A series of structured questions to help students make sense of the causes, course and consequence of the Yom Kippur War. There is also a completed teacher version. Share this:
The Palestinian Diaspora: Quiz
To test understanding following completion of the previous worksheet. Share this:
The Palestinian Diaspora
A worksheet of questions to help students understand the fate of the Palestinians between 1948-1973. A good review exercise. There is also a completed teacher version. Share this:
Sourcework Assignment Pack: Weimar Germany
A comprehensive pack of sources and questions in the style of GCSE/IGCSE examinations, designed to be printed off at the beginning of the unit and used as homework exercises over the course of several weeks. Share this:
60 years ago today (29th April 1951): Death of Ludwig Wittgenstein
60 years ago today (29th April 1951): Death of Ludwig Wittgenstein, Austrian-born British philosopher, commonly regarded as the greatest philosopher of the 20th century. Share this:
25 years ago today (26th April 1986): The world’s worst nuclear accident occurred at the Chernobyl nuclear power plant in the Ukraine, Soviet Union
25 years ago today (26th April 1986): The world’s worst nuclear accident occurred at the Chernobyl nuclear power plant in the Ukraine, Soviet Union. Share this:
The Six-Day War – Classroom Debate
Classroom Debate Students use their completed timelines to get into role as different characters from different countries and reach an independent judgement about which of the three key interpretations listed at the outset is the most convincing. They are then given guidance on how to construct a written essay answering the central question. There are…
Historical Anniversaries for May 2011
50 years ago today (1st May 1961) Fidel Castro declared Cuba a socialist state and abolished multi-party elections 80 years ago today (1st May 1931) The Empire State Building in New York City, USA was officially opened 75 years ago today (2nd May 1936) Ethiopian emperor Haile Selassie left the country and went into exile…
IGCSE History Revision Quiz for 2011
A new version of the Play Your Dates Right Quiz, complete with a Highscore Board, testing your knowledge of the main events of the period 1871-1949. Great for IGCSE History Revision, including Origins of the Cold War 1945-1949. Share this:
Fakebook: Mr. Cube
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GCSE HISTORY REVISION PODCASTS from history at hand
The aim of history at hand is to provide a range of resources for students to help with their knowledge and understanding using the latest technology of podcasting.
Fakebook: Henry VIII
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Europe 1914: free blank maps, free outline maps
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Origins of the Cold War to 1949: Revision quiz
71 questions in the databank – choose between Wordshoot, Manic Miner, Flashcards….! Great for revising the IGCSE compulsory sourcework paper in history for this year. Share this:
Fakebook: Ethel Greenglass Rosenberg
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Fakebook: Daisy Buchanan
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Compare and Contrast the Rise of Mao and Stalin
An article in the style of an IB / A-Level essay, which I have written for History Review, due to be published in March 2011. Share this:
Fakebook: Marilyn Monroe
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Fakebook: Rosie the Riveter
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Fakebook: Heinrich Himmler
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Fakebook: Josef Goebbels
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Fakebook: Hermann goering
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Fakebook: Joseph Goebbels
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75 years ago today (19th April 1936): The Arab Revolt
75 years ago today (19th April 1936): The Arab Revolt (also known as the Great Uprising) began in Palestine, with a general strike that lasted until October. Share this:
Despite 5,000-Year History, Archaeology Flounders in Gaza Strip – FoxNews.com
Despite 5,000-Year History, Archaeology Flounders in Gaza Strip
Hole in the head: How medieval soldiers survived after battle thanks to early day brain surgery | Mail Online
Hole in the head: How medieval soldiers survived after battle thanks to early day brain surgery
50 years ago today (17th April 1961): Bay of Pigs invasion, Cuba.
Approximately 1,500 Cuban exiles who opposed Fidel Castro’s regime attempted an invasion, financed and directed by the USA. The invasion failed Share this:
IB Revision Quiz – “Who Am I?” interactive team challenge
“Who Am I?” Revision Quiz Students are placed in teams, and have to guess the historical character presented to them through a series of clues. The quicker they identify the character, the more points they gain. A really great way to revise the entire course. Share this:
The Six Day War of 1967: Timeline Analysis
Timeline Analysis Students construct a timeline of events broken down into events relating to Jordan, Egypt and Syria. The teacher can then test their understanding using this classroom challenge and this answer sheet. Share this:
25 years ago today (14th April 1986): The USA launched major bombing raids on Tripoli and Benghazi in Libya, killing 60 people. (
Libya responded by blowing up a Pan Am passenger jet over Lockerbie, Scotland in 1988) Share this:
80 years ago today (14th April 1931): The Second Spanish Republic was proclaimed.
King Alfonso XIII left Spain and went into exile in Rome, Italy. Share this:
Timeline Challenge: The 1967 6-Day War
In this activity, Organise the class 5 teams. Display the first event by clicking the button. All the students should copy this information into their worksheet as instructed. The first team can play for up to 10 points depending on their confidence. They have to not only identify the mistake in the account, but correct…
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Fakebook: Create a fake profile!
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Fakebook: Robert E. Lee
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Fakebook: Field Marshal Montgomery
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Fakebook: Philippe Petain
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Fakebook: Erwing ‘The Desert Fox’ Rommel
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Fakebook: George S. Patton
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Fakebook: Computer Virus
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Fakebook: Abraham Lincoln
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Fakebook: Huey Long
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30 years ago today (11th April 1981): Brixton riot, London.
Approximately 5,000 youths rampaged through the streets, attacking police officers, damaging buildings, looting shops and setting cars alight Share this:
Fakebook: Marquis de Condorcet
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Fakebook: Germaine de Staël
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Fakebook: Will Treaty
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Dig for Mona Lisa’s Bones to Begin
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25 years ago today (7th April 1986): British home computer pioneer Sir Clive Sinclair sold his entire computer product range and the Sinclair brand name to Amstrad
25 years ago today (7th April 1986): British home computer pioneer Sir Clive Sinclair sold his entire computer product range and the Sinclair brand name to Amstrad Share this:
20 years ago today (9th April 1991): Georgia declared its independence from the Soviet Union
20 years ago today (9th April 1991): Georgia declared its independence from the Soviet Union Share this:
Introduction and Overview – the 6-Day War of 1967
Introduction and Overview Students are introduced to the main debate that they will investigate: Interpretation 1: Israel was acting defensively. This was a pre-emptive strike against Arab armies who were about to invade her. Throughout the conflict Israel acted with admirable restraint. Interpretation 2: Israel was acting aggressively. She deliberately misread the situation to justify…
The Berlin Blockade: Timeline Challenge [Interactive]
This activity is a great way of testing whether students have completed their notes on the Berlin Blockade. Students are presented with a series of information feeds, each one of which contains an error. Students get points for their teams if they identify the error correctly. Share this:
“Fakebook” – create your own fake profile for a historical character or event!
I’ve launched a brand new application which allows you to create imaginary profile pages for study purposes. Use “Fakebook” to chart the plot of a book, the development of a character, a series of historical events, the debates and relationships between people, and so on! Great for revision exercises with exam classes: get each student…
Fakebook: Richard Rich
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Fakebook: Margeret Roper
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