Videos can be used as a stimulus to discussions on historical facts and fiction.
PowerPoint presentation with activities and lesson material provided for use in the classroom. Martin Luther's life is illustrated through Google Map images and research tasks. (Image Pins are clickable to view the location in street view) Tasks encourage students to share opinions, discuss, reflect on differences of opinion and negotiate with peers in deciding on agreeable points to share with the class through feedback. Exit task and exam questions also provided.
View full descriptionStrand: 3. The History of Europe & The Wider World
Strand unit: 8. Historical Importance of Religion (Reforms
Suggestions for use: Use the PowerPoint in class to direct the class in activities. Prior to lesson, print appropriate task slides from the PowerPoint to hand out to the class groups.
Key Skills: Communicating Managing Information and Thinking Staying Well Working with Others
A PowerPoint presentation covering Martin Luther's beliefs. The PowerPoint guides the class through activities which explore the ideas and beliefs of the Lutheran Church. (Teacher will need to create their own Padlet discussion board for their class)
View full descriptionStrand: 3. The History of Europe & The Wider World
Strand unit: 8. Historical Importance of Religion (Reforms
Suggestions for use: Digital activities are carried through this presentation. Student access to internet is needed for kahoot, padlet and edpuzzle. Teacher will need to create own Padlet discussion board.
A video with embedded questions based on Martin Luther and the Reformation. Questions are multiple choice and provide instant correction.
View full descriptionStrand: 3. The History of Europe & The Wider World
Strand unit: 8. Historical Importance of Religion (Reforms
Suggestions for use: Use as a recap at the start of the lesson. Students with iPads/ Tablets / Desktops can listen to the video with headphones.
Videos can be used as a stimulus to discussions on historical facts and fiction.
Reading comprehension on Martin Luther detailing how he prepared to burn the papal bull, indulgences, the 95 thesis, diet of the worms and acceptance of reforms. Questions follow the reading exercise.
View full descriptionStrand: 3. The History of Europe & The Wider World
Strand unit: 8. Historical Importance of Religion (Reforms
Suggestions for use: Independent reading exercise with questions for students to complete.
A great activity allowing students to take on the character and role of a reformation leader in the form of an interview. Students can put their knowledge/ research together by completing the worksheet.
View full descriptionStrand: Supplementary Resources
Suggestions for use: A reflective writing piece on the role of a leader in the reformation period.
A very good worksheet linking Martin Luther's life to his defiance against the Catholic church. The worksheet guides students to research the life of Martin Luther from being a student, monk, in Rome and in Wittenberg. At each stage of his life, students will record the environment, activities, social issues and effect on Martin Luther.
View full descriptionStrand: 3. The History of Europe & The Wider World
Strand unit: 8. Historical Importance of Religion (Reforms
Suggestions for use: Students to explore the question; Why was Martin Luther driven to defiance? What location had the greatest affect? Why?
Information could be placed around the room in stations using QR Codes.
Key Skills: Communicating Managing Information and Thinking Working with Others
This worksheet is designed for students listening to the '95 Theses rap', an educational rap song based on the life of the religious reformer Martin Luther. The video of the song is accessible here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iPZ7b9XZiK0
View full descriptionStrand: 3. The History of Europe & The Wider World
Strand unit: 8. Historical Importance of Religion (Reforms
Suggestions for use: The teacher could play the video the '95 Theses rap' and students could follow the lyrics on their worksheets. Working in groups and using the boxes on the worksheet they could identify the relevant historical events referred to in the rap.
Key Skills: Managing Information and Thinking Literacy
Key questions for students to answer for the Reformation
View full descriptionStrand: 3. The History of Europe & The Wider World
Strand unit: 8. Historical Importance of Religion (Reforms
Suggestions for use: Supports students to revise the topic of the reformation at the end of the topic/year.
Information and reference about Martin Luther. Details include information on his early life, his conversion to monastic life, doctor of theology, the indulgences controversy, excommunication, the diet of worms and his later years.
View full descriptionStrand: 3. The History of Europe & The Wider World
Strand unit: 8. Historical Importance of Religion (Reforms
Suggestions for use: Reference for students completing project work on the reformation.
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