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Quality resources developed for Home Schooling, International Schools and online education in sub-Saharan Africa, suitable for students planning to write Cambridge International Examinations.

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Quality resources developed for Home Schooling, International Schools and online education in sub-Saharan Africa, suitable for students planning to write Cambridge International Examinations.
Gender Issues - Women in History
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Gender Issues - Women in History

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KS 3 - A 21 page unit of work suitable for international / multi-cultural schools Introduction to Women in History A famous Asian woman - Sorghaghtani Beki A famous African woman – Wangari Maathai A famous British woman – Princess Diana Women and witchcraft An investigation into a gender issue International Curriculum for Africa Year 7
Africa in the 21st century
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Africa in the 21st century

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KS 3-4 A resource which examines how events in Africa affect the rest of the world (or are ignored by the rest of the world). Contains information, tasks, suggested answers, mark schemes and examples. Introduces students to CIE requirements for extended writing; History essay writing skills. Includes PowerPoint slides needed for the tasks and links to websites I use in teaching - suitable for Year/Grades 9-11. The Arab Spring and the consequences for Syria Islamic extremists in Africa The Central African Republic The Democratic Republic of Congo Ebola in West Africa (updated 2018)
The Effects of the Renaissance on European Society
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The Effects of the Renaissance on European Society

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KS 3 - Full 43 page module which covers what the Renaissance was; scientific discoveries; art and architecture; Leonardo da Vinci; the Reformation. Contains worksheets, multiple choice; source-based questions, glossaries; suggested answers International Curriculum for Africa Year 7
Creationism
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Creationism

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KS 3 - A 19 page unit which looks at the history and nature of creationist theory; the story of creation from Genesis; Adam and Eve; Use of evidence to prove religious history. Skills-based tasks. Very useful for religious schools- examines the degree to which evolution is accepted by different “Creationist” groups. Has been used in Anglican, Lutheran, Catholic and Chabad schools.
The Middle Ages
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The Middle Ages

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KS 3 Year / Grade 7 Covers the basics for those who have not previously studied the topic - but also looks at what was happening in China, Africa and the Middle East at the time. A 34 page module suitable for multi-cultural and international schools. Introduction The Middle Ages in Britain The Church Knights and Ladies Castles The Black Death Self-test Multiple choice During the Middle Ages in China Timelines Sequencing activity During the Middle Ages in Africa The kingdom of Mali Using evidence to study the Kingdom of Benin The Islamic World during the Middle Ages (International Curriculum for Africa Year 7)
World War One
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World War One

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KS 3 - Grade 8-9: A 36 page unit which can be printed or projected. Contains notes, tasks, links to suitable short videos, a PowerPoint presentation with answers for the Assessment Task. Suitable for International schools; includes information about the war in Africa. Great for online teaching! Causes of the war The course of the war 1914 – 1918 Other theatres of war Consequences of World War 1 The Treaty of Versailles
South Africa, c.1940 to present day
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South Africa, c.1940 to present day

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KS3/Gr9 - A 23 page unit of work which can be printed and/or projected. Includes simple tasks, a poster task, an investigation into forced removals and the current land restitution issue in South Africa, a coursework task based on Nelson Mandela and F W de Klerk and many more activities. (with marking guidelines and suggested answers) The introduction of apartheid The Freedom Charter The Sharpeville Massacre The Soweto Riots The 1994 elections The role of Nelson Mandela and F W de Klerk Suitable for Cambridge and South African CAPS Investigations suitable for IB.
The Middle East
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The Middle East

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Social Studies (Geography and History) - A 40-page document which can be printed, projected or mailed to students for blended or home learning. Links to suitable videos included. A variety of activities including mapwork, questions, essay task. At least 5 lessons covering: Physical Geography Political Geography Climate and biomes Conflict in the Middle East Israeli-Palestinian conflict in more detail Beirut chemical explosion, ship stuck in Suez Canal included…
What is History 3 - Skills
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What is History 3 - Skills

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KS 3 - An 11- page unit of work for Year 7-9 students. How people view and record the past; selection activity; students apply what they have learned by doing a task based on the concentration camps of the South African War / Anglo-Boer War - The war that should never have happened!
What is History?
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What is History?

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Introduce History concepts and skills Using source material; chronology and other skills
What is History?
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What is History?

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KS 3: An introduction to History for Year 7 students, includes Why we study History and types of source material. Primary and secondary sources Links to suitable videos. Short self and teacher assessment tasks. Students are fascinated by the section on the discovery of the remains of Richard III in a car park in England.
What is History?  2 - Time
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What is History? 2 - Time

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KS 3 - An introductory History lesson which introduces students to chronology and the measurement of time. Contains study notes, tasks for teacher and self-assessment (with answers and rubric) and link to a useful YouTube video for the topic. 1-2 lessons.