Concentrating on Edexcel new curriculum on the following topics:
(i) Henry VIII and his ministers
(ii) Medicine in Britain, 1250 - Present
(iii) The British Sector of the Western Front
(iv) Superpower relations and the Cold War
(v) Weimar and Nazi Germany
(vi) British America, 1713-1783: Empire and Revolution
Edexcel Politics:
(i) UK Politics
(ii) Core Ideologies and nationalism
(iii) UK Government
(iv) Global Politics
Concentrating on Edexcel new curriculum on the following topics:
(i) Henry VIII and his ministers
(ii) Medicine in Britain, 1250 - Present
(iii) The British Sector of the Western Front
(iv) Superpower relations and the Cold War
(v) Weimar and Nazi Germany
(vi) British America, 1713-1783: Empire and Revolution
Edexcel Politics:
(i) UK Politics
(ii) Core Ideologies and nationalism
(iii) UK Government
(iv) Global Politics
This is a knowledge and skills-based lesson where students draw similarities and differences between two different time periods.
Knowledge will focus on change and continuity from the Anglo-Saxons to the Normans, such as lifestyle, religion and the murdrum fine.
There will then be an exam question (Question 3 on Paper 1 from the new Edexcel specification), with guidance on how to answer.
This is part of a series of lessons that aims to encompass the new 9-1 GCSE skills into Key Stage 3.
Lessons are colourful and engaging and match the content of the new Exploring History textbook from Pearson, although the textbook is not necessary for any of the tasks.
If you have any questions or queries please email info@theknowledgehouse.co.uk.
Focuses on Williams attempts to consolidate his power over England through:
Feudalism
Domesday Book
Students will gain a thorough understanding of the feudal system and reasons and impact of the Domesday Book.
Tasks are differentiated for high and low ability students.
This is part of a series of lessons that aims to encompass the new 9-1 GCSE skills into Key Stage 3.
Lessons are colourful and engaging and match the content of the new Exploring History textbook from Pearson, although the textbook is not necessary for any of the tasks.
If you have any questions or queries please email info@theknowledgehouse.co.uk.
The fifth of eleven lessons that links to the role of religion in the Middle Ages.
This lesson examines the effects religion had on medieval ideas.
The three main ideas students will research are:
Science
Medicine
Warfare.
There is a worksheet that guides students on how to assess the utility of sources. These are key skills that prepare students in how to approach Question 2 (paper 1) and Question 3a (Paper 3).
This is part of a series of lessons that aims to encompass the new 9-1 GCSE skills into Key Stage 3.
Lessons are colourful and engaging and match the content of the new Exploring History textbook from Pearson, although the textbook is not necessary for any of the tasks.
If you have any questions or queries please email info@theknowledgehouse.co.uk.
The eight of eleven lessons that links to the role of religion in the Middle Ages.
This lesson examines the murder of Thomas Becket.
Students will examine:
historical keywords, such as cause, significance, interpretation
the immediate causes and events of the murder of Thomas Becket
an 8-mark utility question with guidance on how to approach this question suitable for Year 7 students.
This is part of a series of lessons that aims to encompass the new 9-1 GCSE skills into Key Stage 3.
Lessons are colourful and engaging and match the content of the new Exploring History textbook from Pearson, although the textbook is not necessary for any of the tasks.
If you have any questions or queries please email info@theknowledgehouse.co.uk.
Lesson 1 of 12 that links to the English Civil War, beginning with the role of Parliament and the religious context and ending with the execution of King Charles I.
This lesson examines the role of Parliament in the 17th century.
Students will look in detail at:
keywords that will arise when studying the English Civil War
the role of parliament throughout British history
This is part of a series of lessons that aims to encompass the new 9-1 GCSE skills into Key Stage 3.
Lessons are colourful and engaging and match the content of the new Exploring History textbook from Pearson, although the textbook is not necessary for any of the tasks.
If you have any questions or queries please email info@theknowledgehouse.co.uk.
Lesson 10 of 11 that links to the role of religion in the Middle Ages.
This lesson examines the limits to the power of the Church.
Students will examine:
the case of Philip de Brois
source analysis of the power of the Church
This is part of a series of lessons that aims to encompass the new 9-1 GCSE skills into Key Stage 3.
Lessons are colourful and engaging and match the content of the new Exploring History textbook from Pearson, although the textbook is not necessary for any of the tasks.
If you have any questions or queries please email info@theknowledgehouse.co.uk.
Lesson 9 of 11 that links to the role of religion in the Middle Ages.
This lesson examines the aftermath of the murder of Thomas Becket.
Students will examine the consequences for:
the king;
the knights;
Becket;
the three excommunicated bishops.
There are several slides on how to answer questions for the end of term-assessment on this topic.
There is also an 8-mark utility question worksheet for students to practice.
This is part of a series of lessons that aims to encompass the new 9-1 GCSE skills into Key Stage 3.
Lessons are colourful and engaging and match the content of the new Exploring History textbook from Pearson, although the textbook is not necessary for any of the tasks.
If you have any questions or queries please email info@theknowledgehouse.co.uk.
Lesson 6 of 10 in a series of lessons that examine the Crusades, from the rise of Islam to the Third Crusade.
This lesson examines the attempts of the crusaders to maintain control of the Holy Land.
Students will examine:
keywords
a word-gap on crusader control for LABLE
card-sort identifying reasons for crusader control
4-mark Describe two features question
In addition, each video comes with a recommended YouTube video unique to this lesson. The video can be seen on the lesson landing page before purchasing.
This is part of a series of lessons that aims to encompass the new 9-1 GCSE skills into Key Stage 3.
Lessons are colourful and engaging and match the content of the new Exploring History textbook from Pearson, although the textbook is not necessary for any of the tasks.
If you have any questions or queries please email info@theknowledgehouse.co.uk.
Lesson 4 of 10 in a series of lessons that examine the Crusades, from the rise of Islam to the Third Crusade.
This lesson examines the causes of the First Crusade and reasons for people joining.
Students will examine:
Pope Urban’s speech at Clermont in 1095
4-mark inference question
Causes of the First Crusade card-sort
4-mark Describe two features … question
8-mark utility question writing frame
In addition, each video comes with a recommended YouTube video unique to this lesson. The video can be seen on the lesson landing page before purchasing.
This is part of a series of lessons that aims to encompass the new 9-1 GCSE skills into Key Stage 3.
Lessons are colourful and engaging and match the content of the new Exploring History textbook from Pearson, although the textbook is not necessary for any of the tasks.
If you have any questions or queries please email info@theknowledgehouse.co.uk.
Lesson 9 of 10 in a series of lessons that examine the Crusades, from the rise of Islam to the Third Crusade.
This lesson examines the Richard the Lionheart and the Third Crusade.
Students will examine:
the Third Crusade through a video and crib sheet
information sheet on the Third Crusade
individuals of the Third Crusade
4-mark interpretation question
In addition, each video comes with a recommended YouTube video unique to this lesson. The video can be seen on the lesson landing page before purchasing.
This is part of a series of lessons that aims to encompass the new 9-1 GCSE skills into Key Stage 3.
Lessons are colourful and engaging and match the content of the new Exploring History textbook from Pearson, although the textbook is not necessary for any of the tasks.
If you have any questions or queries please email info@theknowledgehouse.co.uk.
World historical maps for students to complete. Answer sheets given.
India, 1805-58
Unification of Italy
Unification of Germany
Fall of the Ottoman Empire
Commonwealth of Australia, 1901
Colonial powers in China, 1850-1910
Imperialism in the Caribbean and South America
1905 Russian Revolution
Southeast Asia 1914
Scramble for Africa
Europe World War I
Russian Revolution 1905-22
World War I
Europe 1920
British Empire 1920
Conflict in the Republic of China
Japanese expansion
European aggression 1933-39
World War II in Europe 1939-41
Post WWII occupation zones of Germany
Partition of India and Pakistan 1947
Dominion of Canada 1949
Phases of the Korean War
African independence
Tet Offensive - Vietnam War
OPEC member nations
Cold War
The First Gulf War
The EU
Lesson 5/12 linking to the new Cambridge specification:
Cambridge International AS and A Level History (9489)
Each lesson is carefully planned to meet the exacting standards of the new CIE curriculum.
Changes from (9389) specification are incorporated.
The lesson focuses on the impact imperialism had on relations between the great powers:
Teacher PPT on key events
Recap of the main areas of colonisation
Areas of contention between the great powers (Balkans, South Africa, Asia)
Tensions between the great powers
Interpretations on the Naval Arms Race
Start of World War I
Extension activities
Exam questions
Our resources are fully differentiated and come with engaging, student-led activities with source material, interpretations and exam questions.
Please email info@theknowledgehouse.co.uk if you have any questions, queries or comments.
Thank you.
Lesson 7/12 linking to the new Cambridge specification:
Cambridge International AS and A Level History (9489)
Each lesson is carefully planned to meet the exacting standards of the new CIE curriculum.
Changes from (9389) specification are incorporated.
This lesson examines the opening up of Japan to western trade and the industrialisation of Japan under the Meiji Restoration:
Teacher PPT on key events
Japan’s unequal treaties with America
The Meiji Restoration
Analysis of Japan’s growth
Extension activities
Exam questions
Our resources are fully differentiated and come with engaging, student-led activities with source material, interpretations and exam questions.
Please email info@theknowledgehouse.co.uk if you have any questions, queries or comments.
Thank you.
Lesson 6/12 linking to the new Cambridge specification:
Cambridge International AS and A Level History (9489)
Each lesson is carefully planned to meet the exacting standards of the new CIE curriculum.
Changes from (9389) specification are incorporated.
This lesson focuses on the disputes that began to emerge over China, with Japan, Russia, France, Germany, Britain and the US all wanting access to Chinese markets:
Teacher PPT on key events
Background - the Opium Wars
Imperialism in China
Japanese and Russian expansion into East Asia
The Sino-Japanese War 1895
The ‘scramble for China’
The Boxer Rebellion
Extension activities
Exam questions
Our resources are fully differentiated and come with engaging, student-led activities with source material, interpretations and exam questions.
Please email info@theknowledgehouse.co.uk if you have any questions, queries or comments.
Thank you.
Lesson 4/12 linking to the new Cambridge specification:
Cambridge International AS and A Level History (9489)
Each lesson is carefully planned to meet the exacting standards of the new CIE curriculum.
Changes from (9389) specification are incorporated.
This lesson focuses on domestic reactions to imperialism in Britain, France and Germany:
Teacher PPT on key events
Imperialism in Britain
Imperialism in France
Imperialism in Germany
Extension activities
Exam questions
Our resources are fully differentiated and come with engaging, student-led activities with source material, interpretations and exam questions.
Please email info@theknowledgehouse.co.uk if you have any questions, queries or comments.
Thank you.
Part of a series of lessons linked to the Edexcel GCSE curriculum for:
Option 33: The USA, 1954–75: conflict at home and abroad
All lessons are fully resourced and mapped to match exactly with the contents of the official Edexcel GCSE textbook and specification.
Each lesson is accompanied by a YouTube video that explains the topic that is the focus of the lesson.
The Knowledge House lessons contain student-friendly requiring students to categorise, assess significance, sort events chronologically, comprehension, solving keyword anagrams, video-related exercises and other engaging tasks that improve students’ knowledge and understanding of second order concepts.
There are extension tasks on each resource.
There are no content-heavy PPTs that encourage regurgitation and rote memorisation.
Rather, our focus is on resources created with the learner in mind.
Please email info@theknowledgehouse.co.uk if you have any questions or queries.
Thank you.
The origins and course of the First World War, 1905-1918
All lessons are fully resourced and mapped to match exactly with the contents of the official Edexcel IGCSE textbook and specification.
Each lesson is accompanied by a YouTube video that explains the topic that is the focus of the lesson.
The Knowledge House lessons contain student-friendly requiring students to categorise, assess significance, sort events chronologically, comprehension, solving keyword anagrams, video-related exercises and other engaging tasks that improve students’ knowledge and understanding of second order concepts.
There are extension tasks on each resources, including, but not limited to, Edexcel IGCSE exam questions.
There are no content-heavy PPTs that encourage regurgitation and rote memorisation.
Rather, our focus is on resources created with the learner in mind.
Please email info@theknowledgehouse.co.uk if you have any questions or queries.
Thank you.
Complete bundle of lessons on the causes and major events of the First World War.
While these lessons are explicitly linked to the Edexcel IGCSE specification, they cover the content in enough depth and detail to cover World War I for Year 9 and other examination boards in depth.
Please check your exam boards content specification to ensure these sources are suitable.
There are 15 lessons complete with:
exam guide
15 lessons
15 PPTs
Over 70 colourful resource sheets with differentiated and interactive activties for students to complete.
Exam questions
The bunndle adheres to the five major areas outlined by the Edexcel IGCSE specification:
THE ALLIANCE SYSTEM AND INTERNATIONAL RIVALRY,
1905–14
THE GROWTH OF TENSION IN EUROPE, 1905–14
THE SCHLIEFFEN PLAN AND DEADLOCK ON THE WESTERN
FRONT
THE WAR AT SEA AND GALLIPOLI
THE DEFEAT OF GERMANY
Please email info@theknowledgehouse.co.uk if you have any questions or queries.
Four lessons linked to Chapter 1 of Edexcel IGCSE History curriculum unit:
A divided union: civil rights in the USA, 1945-74.
This chapter focuses on:
The Red Scare and McCarthyism.
There are lessons on:
1.1 The US political system
1.2 Reasons for the Red Scare: The Cold War
1.3 Reasons for the Red Scare: events at home
1.4 McCarthy and the Red Scare
All lessons are fully resourced and mapped to match exactly with the contents of the official Edexcel IGCSE textbook and specification.
The Knowledge House lessons contain student-friendly requiring students to categorise, assess significance, sort events chronologically, comprehension, solving keyword anagrams, video-related exercises and other engaging tasks that improve students’ knowledge and understanding of second order concepts.
There are extension tasks on each resources, including, but not limited to, Edexcel IGCSE exam questions.
There are no content-heavy PPTs that encourage regurgitation and rote memorisation.
Rather, our focus is on resources created with the learner in mind.
Please email info@theknowledgehouse.co.uk if you have any questions or queries.
Thank you.
Complete lesson that links to Chapter 1.2 of the Edexcel curriculum on The American West, c1835-c1895, Migration and Early Settlement
There is no textbook necessary for any of these tasks.
This lesson consists of engaging and in-depth student led activities that allows students to investigate the reasons for migration, and the problems associated with both migrating and settling in the West. There are extension tasks for MABLE and a writing frame that shows students how to answer the ‘Explain two consequences’ question.
This lesson looks in depth at:
-push and pull factors that encouraged migration
-the Oregon Trail
-Californian Gold Rush
-the Donner Party
-the Mormon migration
-problems associated with settlement
There is also a guide for an Explain two consequences type exam question with a model answer to guide students.
Any questions or comments please leave a review or email info@theknowledgehouse.co.uk
Thank you.
