Tarr's Toolbox
Quick and easy ideas to spice up your lessons, brought to you by @russeltarr. I teach History but many of these ideas will be transferable to other subjects too!
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WHO? = particular trategies for reflecting on key individuals

Using “Speed Dating” to share facts and opinions in the classroom

Using “Speed Dating” to share facts and opinions in the classroom

Making “Top Trumps” work in the classroom: use WORDS, not RATINGS

Making “Top Trumps” work in the classroom: use WORDS, not RATINGS

What happened to these people before and after our period of study?

What happened to these people before and after our period of study?

Using “Knowledge Cubes” for hands-on discussions

Using “Knowledge Cubes” for hands-on discussions

Create a “Bio-Poem” to capture the essence of the study topic

Create a “Bio-Poem” to capture the essence of the study topic

HBH

Produce a portrait on a hard-boiled egg!

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Design PlayMobil merchandise based on an individual being studied

  • Where are the Women?! – Design / Destroy a Banknote!
  • Where are the Women?! – Design / Destroy a Banknote!
  • Where are the Women?! – Design / Destroy a Banknote!
  • Where are the Women?! – Design / Destroy a Banknote!
  • Where are the Women?! – Design / Destroy a Banknote!

Where are the Women?! – Design / Destroy a Banknote!

Create a “Fakebook” Profile for a key character

Create a “Fakebook” Profile for a key character

  • Create a tweet for a fictional/historical character
  • Create a tweet for a fictional/historical character
  • Create a tweet for a fictional/historical character
  • Create a tweet for a fictional/historical character

Create a tweet for a fictional/historical character

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