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| Which subject | History |
| What topic | Witches |
| What length (min) | 30 |
| What age group | Year or Grade 8 |
| Class size | 20 |
| What curriculum | |
| Include full script | |
| Check previous homework | |
| Ask some students to presents their homework | |
| Add a physical break | |
| Add group activities | |
| Include homework | |
| Show correct answers | |
| Prepare slide templates | |
| Number of slides | 5 |
| Create fill-in cards for students | |
| Create creative backup tasks for unexpected moments |
Witches
Year 8 (Ages 12-13)
History
20 Students
The lesson aligns with the UK National Curriculum for History, focusing on understanding historical events and their implications, as well as developing historical skills such as source analysis.
| Step Number | Step Title | Length | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Introduction | 5 mins | Briefly introduce the topic of witches and their significance in history. Pose the question: "What comes to mind when you think of witches?" |
| 2 | Historical Context | 10 mins | Present an overview of the 16th and 17th-century witch hunts in England using slides. Discuss the social, political, and religious contexts that contributed to these events. |
| 3 | Source Analysis | 10 mins | Divide students into small groups. Distribute primary and secondary sources. Each group will analyze their source and identify key information about the witch hunts. |
| 4 | Group Discussion | 5 mins | Reconvene as a class. Each group shares one key finding from their analysis. Facilitate a discussion on differing perspectives. |
| 5 | Conclusion and Homework | 5 mins | Summarize key points discussed in the lesson. Assign homework: Write a short reflection (1 page) on what factors they believe led to the witch hunts, based on the day's discussions and sources. Remind students homework will be checked for understanding, but no presentations will be required. |