KS3 Homework Tasks
Below are some of the homework tasks you will be set by your teacher throughout KS3.
Anachronism Shoe Box
In lessons you will have learnt what an Anachronism is. For this task you are going to create an anachronism diorama. You will need to decide a historical setting in which your anachronism will take place. Remember the more subtle your anachronism is the more effective the diorama will be.
The first thing you need to do is read the diorama help sheet. Make sure you take careful note of the success criteria.
Help Sheet
Black Death Leaflet
You will be making a leaflet about the Black Death you will need to include:
1. The causes of the Black Death.
2. The events of the Black Death.
3. Beliefs and cures of the Black Death.
4. Medieval medicine. (Extension for Level 6-7 students)
You can include adverts and diary entries to make your leaflet more interesting.
Use the PowerPoint presentation to help you.
The Black Death
Writing Frame
Mark Scheme
Tudor Storybook
Your task is to write a children's storybook about one of the Tudor Monarchs you have studied in class.
Tudor Storybook
Mark Scheme
Oliver Cromwell Obituary
Your task is to write an obituary for Oliver Cromwell. You need to include:
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Key Events from his life
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Good and bad things that he did
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An overall judgement of what he was like. Can he be seen as a hero or villain, or both?
Cromwell Obituary
Titanic Brochure
Design a White Star Line brochure for the Titanic which advertises first class, second class and third class tickets. We are going to pretend this brochure has been found in the booking office with a completed form showing the names of original passengers who bought tickets.
Help Sheet
Letter to your MP
Write a letter to your MP Grant Shapps about child labour. Ask him to support the I.L.O.’s aim to stamp out the worst forms of child labour.
Help Sheet
Recap MPs
A Modern Day Exhibition
Your task is to create your own modern version of the Great Exhibition of 1851.
Help Sheet
PowerPoint
Olaudah Equiano Storyboard
You need to complete a storyboard selecting 6 of the most interesting parts of Olaudah Equiano’s life. Make sure that you write about them in chronological order.
You must include a minimum of 6 frames.
You can also use Olaudah Equiano’s story to help you.
Task
Story
Template
Rosa Parks Story Book
You have been asked to prepare an educational story book about the Civil Rights Movement suitable for a Year 7 Student. You must tell the story as if you are Rosa Parks. The book is entitled “The spark that ignited the Civil Rights Movement” which refers to Rosa Park’s actions which led to the Montgomery bus Boycott.
Help Sheet
World War One Trench Diary Project
The History Department is launching the annual World War One trench diary competition to the whole of Year 8.
Each teacher will select the best 3 from their class, and then the top 3 from the year group will be selected.
The top three will earn House points and prizes
Trench Diary Project
World War One Memorials
Your task is to research and describe the impact of World War I through research into memorials and the records of those who fought in the war.
You are to write a report about a WW1 memorial (if possible from your local area)
There are many memorials in Britain and lots in the local area. Search the internet, and ask people you know to find out where the nearest is. Once you have done so, gather information about the memorial and write a report on it.
Help Sheet
PowerPoint
Causes of World War Two Research Task
Your task is to prepare for your assessment on the causes of WWII. You will be given a sheet with evidence of different causes of the war.
Help Sheet
Cause card activity
Events of World War Two: Preparing for the Blitz!
Prepare a government leaflet advising British citizens how to prepare for the Blitz. You should describe in as much detail as you can:
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The safety precautions people should take and why
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How ordinary British citizens play a vital part in the war effort and what they should do to help.
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The right language/tone that the government would have used to keep morale high.
Blitz Leaflet
