Lesson 1/16 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 first lesson is an introduction pack that includes: How to answer exam question guide for Paper 1 Keywords Activities Extension activities 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.

Component 1: UK Politics - Other electoral systems 10 minute video clip debating this issue on Question Time included. Detailed lesson on single-transferable vote system, supplementary vote and additional member system, their key features, advantages and disadvantages and the results of elections in which these systems are used (Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland and the London mayoral election). Students also look at why we have elections. There is a source based A-level exam question (30 marks) included to assess students’ learning. Numerous activities and case studies to engage students and give a thorough understanding with extension activities and questions for MABLE. The Knowledge House produce outstanding lessons for the new A-level politics specification by using content from the three approved textbooks from Hodder and Edexcel. However, you will not need the textbooks for these lessons. Please email info@theknowledgehouse.co.uk if you have any questions, queries or comments.

Component 1: UK Politics - Impact of electoral systems used in the UK Detailed lesson on how the different electoral systems impacts on things like party representation, voter choice and the type of government we get. There is also a detailed comparison of the various types of electoral systems used with lots of statistical evidence for students to use in assessment answers. Students also assess the merits and demerits of each system. Numerous activities and case studies to engage students and give a thorough understanding with extension activities and questions for MABLE. The Knowledge House produce outstanding lessons for the new A-level politics specification by using content from the three approved textbooks from Hodder and Edexcel. However, you will not need the textbooks for these lessons. Please email info@theknowledgehouse.co.uk if you have any questions, queries or comments.

The Knowledge House bring you an incredibly detailed set of resources for the topic on Parliament in the UK. This lesson looks at the structure and powers of the House of Commons and House of Lords. Our unique resources ensure that the students do all of the work. Our resources are planned in great detail, using content from the Pearson and Hodder textbooks. Each resource links to an element of the specification and is carefully differentiated to allow students to answer progressively more challenging questions. Getting the first task complete on each resource ensures that all students have a basic understanding of the topic and have been introduced to all keywords. Extra tasks on the resource sheet can be completed as homework. Alternatively, the resource sheets can be handed out in advance and students can complete the work in advance of the lesson, ensuring you have all of the content completed on time. Our resources also require no textbook, as all the content from the endorsed textbooks have been included in our resources. Please don’t hesitate to email us on info@theknowledgehouse.co.uk if you have any queries, comments or questions. Thank you and please leave a review if you enjoyed our resources!

Detailed PPT and activities linked to chapter 4.2 of the Edexcel GCSE (9-1) textbook.

Chapter 5.2: The context of the British sector of the Western Front Extensive PPT and activities that links to Chapter 5.2 of the Edexcel GCSE (9-1) Medicine through time textbook.

Links to chapter 4.3 of the new Edexcel GCSE (9-1) specification on Medicine through time. The lesson includes a detailed chronological activity that requires students to also analyse the significance of individuals and other factors in developing the use of penicillin.

Linked to Chapter four of the Edexcel curriculum on Voter Behaviour and the Media. Student-led resources that take an in-depth look into different theories and trends behind voter behaviour. Please email info@theknowledgehouse.co.uk if you are unhappy with these resources or have any questions.

The Knowledge House bring you an incredibly detailed set of resources for the topic on Parliament in the UK. This first lesson looks at the background of Parliament and the legislative process. Our unique resources ensure that the students do all of the work. Our resources are planned in great detail, using content from the Pearson and Hodder textbooks. Each resource links to an element of the specification and is carefully differentiated to allow students to answer progressively more challenging questions. Getting the first task complete on each resource ensures that all students have a basic understanding of the topic and have been introduced to all keywords. Extra tasks on the resource sheet can be completed as homework. Alternatively, the resource sheets can be handed out in advance and students can complete the work in advance of the lesson, ensuring you have all of the content completed on time. Our resources also require no textbook, as all the content from the endorsed textbooks have been included in our resources. Please don’t hesitate to email us on info@theknowledgehouse.co.uk if you have any queries, comments or questions. Thank you and please leave a review if you enjoyed our resources!

Complete lesson on Edward Jenner and the development of the vaccination, linked to Edexcel GCSE (9-1) textbook. As well as detailed activities on Jenner, the lesson also comes with a true or false activity sheet on medieval and renaissance periods. In addition, there is a detailed information sheet that covers the 18th- and 19th-centuries with accompanying questions. Perfect for a double lesson.

An in-depth examination of the way social class affects voter behaviour in the UK. Linked to Edexcel specification for A-level politics, the lesson includes a series of student-led worksheets that gives a comprehensive understanding of social class in British politics. PLease email info@theknowledgehouse.co.uk if you have any questions or queries.

Up to date and in-depth examination of the core executive in UK Government. Part of a series of detailed lessons linked to the new Edexcel specification on UK Politics. Numerous student-led activities in the form of interactive worksheets that can be used in students folders to create an excellent revision tool after the lesson. This lesson looks at the make-up of the executive within UK Government and the role it performs within the British political system. Please email info@theknowledgehouse.co.uk if you have any questions or queries regarding these resources.

Chapter 5.1: The historical context of medicine in the early 20th century Two lessons: 1. Source analysis introduction PPT and activities. 2. Historical context of medicine in the early 20th century - links to chapter 5.1 of Edexcel (9-1) GCSE textbook. Both lessons come with detailed activities that puts the responsibility for research on the student. Exam questions included. Exam guide for how to answer questions is also included.

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.

Comprehensive and detailed examination of the way different institution of UK government overlap - the judiciary, legislature and executive. These lessons are specifically planned to meet the exacting standards of the new specification from Edexcel. The resources are student-led and include numerous worksheets that include extension tasks to ensure target grades of A* are met. Please email info@theknowledgehouse.co.uk if you are unhappy with this resource or have any query. Thank you The Knowledge House

The final lesson in The Knowledge House’s series on the PM and the executive, linked to the Edexcel specification on UK Government. Engaging, interactive and student-led resources that encourage independent learning. This lesson links to the changing relationship between the PM and the cabinet and includes a 60 minute documentary on the 2010 coalition and a worksheet on the implications of that government for cabinet government. There is an accompanying crib sheet for students to take notes during the documentary. There is also a homework-task for students to research four prime ministers: Margaret Thatcher Tony Blair David Cameron Theresa May. This allows students to have a cross-section of different leaders and the way the interacted with their various cabinet governments. Please email info@theknowledgehouse.co.uk if you have any questions or queries.

Detailed PPT and activities that links to Chapter 1.2 of Henry VIII and his ministers, 1509-1540. The lesson is divided into three parts with a different PPT for each part: (i) The Rise of Wosley; (ii) Wolsey's domestic reforms; (iii) Reasons and reactions to the Amicable Grant.

Comprehensive examination of the increasingly complex and interdependent world in which we are living. This is the first of a series of lessons from The Knowledge House that links to Chapter 2 of the new Edexcel specification on Global Politics - The state and globalisation. This introductory lesson to globalisation introduces students to key terms, developments and factors in the development of the nation-state and in the processes of globalisation. This is done in an engaging and student-friendly manner, with interactive worksheets and an accompanying PPT that guides both teacher and student through the content. There are two examination questions that come with this lesson. Please email info@theknowledgehouse.co.uk if you have any questions or queries about these resources.

Second in a series of lessons examining the PM and cabinet in the UK Government. The Knowledge House make detailed and student-led lessons that aim to reduce the workload of teachers and increase student independence by having worksheets linked to the Edexcel specification. This lesson examines the powers of the M and cabinet, with a detailed look at the conventions of individual ministerial responsibility and collective ministerial responsibility. Please email info@theknowledgehouse.co.uk if you have any questions or queries.

Chapter 5.4 - The work of the RAMC and FANY Extensive PPT and activities that links to Chapter 5.4 of the Edexcel GCSE (9-1) textbook, Medicine through time.