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Hexagons Generator (HTML5 / Word)!

A generator to create online 'drag and drop' hexagons [sample]
You can also export your work as a worksheet [sample]

Hexagon learning allows students to identify links between factors very effectively. Students categorise and link factors together for deeper understanding of the relationship between factors. I have written a detailed blogpost about hexagon learning here.

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2. Introduction / Instructions for students

HEXAGON ESSAY-PLANNING TOOL. DRAG and DROP these hexagons into categories of your choice. You can color-code hexagons, and can create new hexagons (e.g. as titles for each group) by double-clicking anywhere on the canvas. When you are finished, you can use your work as the basis of an essay plan, presentation or project!

3. Hexagons Text: separate each with a newline

Causes for Union victory in the Civil War

Green = primary sources added at the end into appropriate categories

Consequences of the Black Death

Orange = handwritten hexagons based on video notes

Causes for Stalin's rise to power

Sweets given to each team for identifying factors not outlined in original hexagons

Hexagon Generator - Word

Print off your own worksheet version

Hexagon Generator - HTML5

Use your hexagons directly on the Interactive Whiteboard

World War One Historiography

"Arrange the historians for a dinner party: no arguments allowed!"

Consequences of the Black Death

Great teamwork from Year 7 students

Learn More

Using Hexagon Learning for categorisation, linkage and prioritisation

Blank Hexagons: Downloadable Word template

HTML5 Hexagons: The Black Death (from ActiveHistory).

Downloadable Hexagons: World War One Historiography (from ActiveHistory).

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Jerusalem never lost its importance for Christians.

The stability of the Near East had been lost by 1071.

Instability in the Near East posed threats to Christians by 1071.

The Byzantine Empire was vey weak by 1081.

Alexios I's tactics for defending the Empire created closer links with western Christians.

In 1095, Alexios I decided the time had come to drive the Seljuk Turks from Anatolia.

The fear of hell and purgatory shaped the lives of western Christians.

The Church reform movement increased piety.

Alexios I knew how to win western support

Urban II had several reasons for offering support to Alexios I.

Urban II knew exactly how best to win mass support for the Crusade.

Urban II wanted to take Church reform even further.

The Church was closely involved in the violence of society

Western lords and knights were famous for being powerful warriors.

The church reform movement developed the theology and use of Holy War.

The First Crusade
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