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
Comprehensive and detailed lessons linked to the new Edexcel A-level Politics specification.
Component 1 - UK Politics and core ideologies is covered in entirety.
Over 100 worksheets linked to all aspects of Component 1 - UK politics and core ideologies.
There are lessons on:
Democracy and participation;
Political parties
Electoral systems
Voter behaviour and the media
Socialism
Conservatism
Liberalism
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.
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.
Comprehensive examination of attempts at environmental global governance.
This is the second in a series of three lessons from The Knowledge House that links to Chapter 6 of the new Edexcel specification on Global Politics - Global governance - environmental.
This lesson examines the role of climate change.
Students will look into the role of man-made CO2 emissions and the steps that can be taken by various actors to reduce their impact on the environment.
There is also an examination of the two main schools of ecological thought:
Shallow green ecology
Deep green ecology.
There are also detailed resources that look at the role played by developing and developed countries to meet the problems of climate change.
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.
Please email info@theknowledgehouse.co.uk if you have any questions or queries about these resources.
Comprehensive and complete series of lessons that introduces students to Chapter 4 of the new Edexcel specification - Global governance - economic.
The lessons are planned in the following order, and should be taught in this order:
What is economic global governance
International trade
Reducing poverty in a global world
There are numerous component part to each lesson that develops analytical and evaluative skills in students. Topics include the role of the WTO, limitations on the World Bank and IMF, limits to the G7 and different ideological approaches to global economic governance.
These lessons are planned to meet the exacting standards of the new specification and include over 20 worksheets and PPTs.
Each lesson comprises a series of student-friendly interactive worksheets that are differentiated to ensure they are accessible to all students yet include extension activities for high achievers.
Please email info@theknowledgehouse.co.uk if you have any questions or queries
Lesson 1/3, introducing students to the concept of regionalism.
There is a detailed keyword sheet, highlighting the key concepts that will arise in this chapter.
There are also tasks that give students an understanding of the various regional developments in recent decades.
Students will also examine the different types of regionalism, such as political, economic and security regionalism.
Please email info@theknowledgehouse.co.uk if you have any questions or queries.
Detailed look at the Anglo-Saxon and Norman armies in advance of the Battle of Hastings.
Students will look at the advantages and disadvantages of:
knights
infantry
archers
housecarls
fyrd.
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.
This lesson examines the invasion of the north of England in 1066 by Harald Hardrada and Tostig Godwinson.
Students will analyse:
the decision of Godwinson to split his army
the Battle of Fulford
the Battle of Stamford Bridge.
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.
End of term assessment that links to the Key Stage 3 series of lessons from The Knowledge House on The Norman Conquest:
https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/the-norman-conquest-key-stage-3-12191317
The lessons are carefully chosen to match the style, structure and assessment requirements of the 2016 Edexcel and AQA GCSE (9-1) specification.
Quesions include:
Describe two features…
Explain one way in which ‘x’ is similar/different to ‘y’…
What can you infer …
What is the main difference between Interpretations 1 and 2.
This lesson guides students through Williams attempts to consolidate his control of England in the aftermath of the Battle of Hastings.
Students will look at how William did this through:
Violence - Harrying of the North
Construction of castles.
There will also be a series of ‘Describe two features …’ questions, linking to Question 1 on Paper 1 and Question 4 (a) on Paper 2.
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 fourth of eleven lessons that links to the role of religion in the Middle Ages.
This lesson examines the influence of the Church on crime and punishment.
Students will examine:
The role the Church played in administering trial by ordeal
An information sheet with carefully chosen questions that looks at the role of the Church
An examination of sanctuary and benefit of clergy.
There is an examination question that builds on the skill required to answer Question 3 on Paper 1 - Examine one way in which something is similar/different from something else (4 marks).
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 12 that links to the English Reformation, beginning with Martin Luther and documenting the changes under the various Tudor monarchs.
This lesson examines the consequences of the Reformation in England.
The two main areas students will research are:
Changes under Henry VIII
Changes under Edward VI
There is also a keyword sheet to introduce students to new words.
There are two exam questions linked to Question 3 on Paper 1: ‘Explain one way in which something is similar/different … over two time periods.’
There is a guide to answering this question included.
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 sixth of eleven lessons that links to the role of religion in the Middle Ages.
This lesson examines the background of Thomas Becket and his relationship with King Henry II.
Students are introduced to new keywords that arise when studying the relationship between the Church and state.
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 seventh of eleven lessons that links to the role of religion in the Middle Ages.
This lesson examines the tensions that existed between the Church and the state in the 12th century.
Students will examine:
the different powers that the Church and the state enjoyed in the 12th century
the ways in which Thomas Becket and Henry II clashed over Church power.
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 12 of 12 that links to the English Reformation, beginning with Martin Luther and documenting the changes under the various Tudor monarchs.
This lesson examines the reasons for the failure of the Spanish Armada.
Students will look in detail at:
keywords that arise
16th century galleons
the events of the invasion of the Armada
reasons for the failure of the Armada
This is a long lesson, and could be taught over two classes, with the second lesson concentrating on analysing the significance of the various factors.
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.
Detailed lesson examining the events surrounding the Battle of Hastings.
Students must examine the different stages in the battle and its preparation and determine which side has the advantage at each stage.
Students then analyse the main factors for the Norman victory.
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.
This is a skills-based lesson where students analyse primary sources and historical interpretations.
Students will consider why there are different interpretations for the same historical event.
There will then be an exam question (3b on Paper 2 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.
The second of eleven lessons that links to the role of religion in the Middle Ages.
This lesson examines the roles played by priests and religious orders.
Included are worksheets on:
A matching exercise for keywords for this lesson.
A list of five of the seven sacraments and the role of medieval priest
The role of six religious orders/monastic houses.
This is part of a series of lessons that aims to encompass the new 9-1 GCSE skills into Key Stage 3.
This lesson includes an ‘Explain one way in which something is similar/different than …’ type question, linking to Question 3 on Paper 1 (Crime and Punishment, Medicine, Warfare).
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 12 that links to the English Reformation, beginning with Martin Luther and documenting the changes under the various Tudor monarchs.
This lesson examines the reasons for the execution for Mary, Queen of Scots.
Students will look in detail at:
the threats Elizabeth faced from Catholics, Spain and Mary and the links between each
the three main plots that Elizabeth faced
the options Elizabeth had with regard to dealing with Mary
There is an exam question linked to:
Question 1 on Paper 1 - Describe two features
Question 4a on Paper 2 - Describe two features
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 12 that links to the English Reformation, beginning with Martin Luther and documenting the changes under the various Tudor monarchs.
This lesson examines the success, or otherwise, of the Elizabethan religious settlement.
Students will look in detail at:
the impact of the religious settlement
Protestant and Catholic responses to the religious settlement
historical interpretations linked to the religious settlement
There is an examination question linked to:
Question 3b on Paper 3 - What is the main difference between Interpretations 1 and 2 about …
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.