Pupil outcome: I can explore and discuss historical and societal attitudes effectively. Key learning points: - There were societal expectations placed on women’s behaviour in the 18th century. - The ‘Spectator’ article reveals the...

Pupil outcome: I can explore important contextual ideas that impact Gothic literature, focusing on the Enlightenment, the Industrial Revolution and Charles Darwin’s ‘On the Origin of Species’. Key learning points: - The Enlightenment...

Pupil outcome: I can explain how William Blake presents power in society in 18th century London. Key learning points: - Blake’s poem ‘London’ is a condemnation of the inequality and oppression that pervaded society in 18th century...

Pupil outcome: I can generate ideas for my Gothic description. Key learning points: - Your Gothic writing should not simply be a horror story - you can create fear through atmosphere and mood. - Gothic literature is characterised by a...

Pupil outcome: I can explain what I think the poem is about and why I think it was written. Key learning points: - The Prelude is a semi-autobiographical poem which was published after Wordsworth's death. - Written in the first person,...

Pupil outcome: I can describe the work of Carl Linnaeus and his contribution to how we classify living things. Key learning points: - Taxonomy is the science of naming, describing and grouping all living things. - Scientists have...

From the Albany Congress to the Constitutional Convention of 1787, this timeline explores the critical events that shaped the creation of the United States Constitution.

In 1756, Great Britain and France went to war for control of land, resources and global influence. The Seven Years’ War was the first truly global conflict, marked by major events across five continents.

The period from 1620 to 1763 was a pivotal era that defined the relationship between Europe and North America. In this timeline video, learn how events in Europe influenced the colonization of North America and eventually solidified...

In 1783, the Treaty of Paris formally ended the American Revolution. This historic document secured American independence but failed to address important issues that would lead to future divisions.

The Articles of Confederation created the United States' first government. This foundational document paved the way for the development of a more unified and powerful federal system, under the U.S. Constitution.

Learn how Britain's Coercive Acts, aimed at punishing Massachusetts for the Boston Tea Party, encouraged rebellion in the Thirteen Colonies.

The Navigation Acts were a series of trade laws passed by the British Parliament in the 1600s. Learn about how they fuelled discontent in the Thirteen Colonies, setting the stage for the American Revolution.

In 1787, the United States government began a series of critical compromises that led to the creation of the U.S. Constitution, but also ensured African American enslavement for generations to come.

Established in 1787, the U.S. Congress created its constitutional foundation and developed legislative processes to enact laws that reflect America's evolving needs.

The First Great Awakening revived Christianity across the American colonies, introducing a new era of religious practice and community involvement.

James Madison is known as the “Father of the Constitution” – but he was so much more than that. As author of the Virginia Plan and the Bill of Rights, his political genius proved vital in the founding of our nation.

Thomas Paine's visionary writings, advocating freedom and democracy, were instrumental in shaping the United States' fight for independence. Explore his remarkable journey, from campaigning for higher pay as a tax collector in England,...

In 1787, during the Constitutional Convention, 55 men were in attendance as the U.S. Constitution was created. But who were they, what values did they share and what factors influenced the decisions they made?

The Fourth of July marks the transformation of the 13 colonies into a free and independent United States.

On September 17, Americans celebrate Constitution Day. A federal holiday, Constitution Day commemorates the signing of the U.S. Constitution, a guiding document that continues to evolve and uphold the rights and freedoms of all U.S....

The California Missions are a long-lasting legacy of Spanish colonization in the Americans. Built to spread Catholicism among Indigenous communities, they still exist today.

James Madison is known as the “Father of the Constitution”. In this video for US students grades 3-5, we learn about Madison’s remarkable life, career and legacy.

In 1787, the framers of the Constitution met in Philadelphia to create a new form of government. The checks and balances that they wrote into law have distributed power evenly, between three branches of government, ever since.