8JC Hist

A few people have emailed for help with their essay. I’ve put this quick video together as a reminder of how to tackle the assignment

Hi Guys, You should by now have had an email with your login details for the Aztec blog which you can find at olchfa.org.uk/blogs/8jcaztecs. You can see a recap of how to add your diary entries in this video Please drop me an email or come and see me if you get any problems!

Over the next few lessons you’re going to be keeping a diary from the point of view of the Spanish conquistadors and recording your impressions of the Aztecs, their city and their way of life as you find out more about it. Our starting point is the city itself. You should have added some information to … Continue reading »

Complete the following essay (either written out in neat or typed and stuck in your book) by Thurs 23rd Feb. Use the links to the presentations for extra information. Outline: Elizabeth I faced many problems during her reign for example…(Give three examples. These will make your three paragraphs) Elizabeth solved some of her problems really … Continue reading »

DURING THE LESSON Use this shared presentation to add your findings – AFTER THE LESSON Use the presentation set up for your group. Remember to log into your school email BEFORE you click on the links below. Armada Mary Queen of Scots Marriage Money Religion Beggars and the Poor Foreign Trade  

1. Find, download, print off and stick in your group’s work on Richard Whiting from last lesson. You’ll find them at the bottom of the yr 8 History Moodle page 2. Write a conclusion to the question ‘Why was Richard Whiting killed’ based on how you’ve ordered your cards. What was the most important reason? … Continue reading »

I haven’t been able to add the work sheet from last lesson to the blog for some reason. I’ll give you time at the start of the lesson to finish the task. Apologies for any confusion. Mr S

Use the sticky wall you’ll find here to add your ideas for how museums get their information over to their audience.

This lesson we peer marked your work using the success criteria that you developed: •Lots of information – good detail •Makes sense •Readable – font, colour •Lists sources •More than one source use •Said if the source is reliable •How / Why it is reliable •Said if the source was useful or not • Why … Continue reading »

Did they use Condoms it Tudor Times? It seems that officially in Tudor times, contraception of any kind was illegal under Church Law – as it was seen as God’s decision as to whether you got pregnant or not, and interfering with that in any way was sinful. Despite that, there are sources that suggest … Continue reading »