Teaching slavery and the British Empire in history

Slavery and British Empire lessons, worksheets and activities for KS3 and KS4 secondary history students

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Whole lessons, activities and workbooks to support your teaching of the British Empire and slavery

The origins, rise and decline of the British Empire is a popular topic taught in KS3 history in addition to appearing in some KS4 GCSE specifications. Similarly, slavery, born from the roots of the British Empire is one of the most gripping and emotive topics covered as part of our KS3 history curriculum.

Exploring our nation's cultural heritage and the legacy of the British Empire - both positive and negative - is of great significance to young learners living in a multicultural society. In order to best support you in teaching these fascinating but sensitive topics, we have put together a collection of the best British Empire and slavery resources, covering popular lessons from each scheme of learning.

Slavery resources 

Slavery
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Slavery

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This lesson offers graphic evidence of the cruelty on which enslavement was based and considers details about the way enslaved African society worked and how they were punished.
Slavery - Triangular Trade (Lesson 2)
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Slavery - Triangular Trade (Lesson 2)

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This lesson has been created for KS3 students and covers the transatlantic triangular trade route for the topic of Slavery. The purpose of the lesson is for students to learn who was involved in slavery transactions, and how it was set up to work. Student are then to begin to consider why it was pos...
Slave Trade - Plantation Life & Auctions
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Slave Trade - Plantation Life & Auctions

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**In this lesson, students will learn all about the events of the transatlantic slave trade from the stage of the slave auction to life on the plantations. ** Students will be able to describe the differences between the two methods of slave auctions and also use sources to describe the events of t...
Slavery - The Abolition of Slavery (two lessons)
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Slavery - The Abolition of Slavery (two lessons)

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KS3 History resources: 50 mins-1 hour PP, worksheets, well differentiated. These resources have been designed to be engaging, detailed and easy to follow. All resources are editable (so easy to adapt for your classes) and are designed to last between fifty minutes and one hour each. \*\*\*SALE\*\*...

British Empire resources 

British Empire - Something to be Proud or Ashamed of?
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British Empire - Something to be Proud or Ashamed of?

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**In this lesson, students will be able to use factual information as well as the views from historians and historical sources to help them form their own opinion to the question is the British Empire something we should be proud or ashamed of? ** As always, the lesson is fully resourced and c...
British Empire Introduction
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British Empire Introduction

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Perfect introduction to the British Empire - focusing on both the positives and the negatives, as well as what it was and how it changed over time. This lesson allows students to explore the subject and background in detail, complete exam style questions, complete partnered tasks, clip tasks, case s...