A lesson ideal for the new Edexcel GCSE Cold War course (adaptable to other exam boards), that looks at the Berlin Crisis and the consequences of this. Students will look at the key events, before deciding who was to blame for the escalation and the impact this had on the Cold War. Students will then look at the formation of NATO and the Warsaw Pact as a direct result of the crisis. Students will then look at a 16 mark question to consolidate knowledge.

A lesson ideal for the new Edexcel Cold War course (adaptable to other exam boards). This lesson looks at why America started the policy of containment, how the Soviets reacted and why this led to increased hostility. Students will practice narrative skills through linking key events, before answering an 8 mark consequence question,

Ideal for the new Edexcel 9-1 Superpower relations and the Cold War course (adaptable to other exam boards), this double lesson looks at the reasons why tensions increased between the USA and the Soviet Union 1945-1946. Students will firstly begin with a quick quiz testing previous Cold War knowledge, before moving onto look at the impact of the atomic bomb, the Telegrams and the Soviet take-over of Satellite states. Includes an 8 mark narrative exam question with a step-by-step guide for students to follow. Includes differentiated worksheets for looking at the reasons why relations worsened.

A double lesson ideal for the new Edexcel GCSE (Superpower relations and the Cold War, 1941-1991) [can be adapted for the AQA course]. This lesson looks at the worsening relations between the superpowers with the Conferences that took place. Students will acquire knowledge, before applying to an 8 mark consequence exam question. Includes a lower ability worksheet with an exemplar paragraph, and guided questions for the second consequence.

This bundle includes everything you need for teaching Edexcel's Government and Politics course (Unit 1 - Political Parties). Includes differentiated tasks, numerous exam questions, and group activities. Lessons can be brought separately for £2 each if required.

Ideal for the Edexcel AS Government and Politics course, this lesson covers consensual and adversarial politics looking as well at the successes and failures of the 2010 coalition, and what this meant for British Politics. Students consolidate their knowledge at the end with a 25 mark exam question.

Ideal for the Edexcel Government and Politics course, for the People and Politics unit. This lesson looks at the history of Liberalism and how it has developed over time. Looks at policies during the coalition and then and a 25 mark exam question on the coalition for students to consolidate their knowledge.

Ideal for the Edexcel Government and Politics course, for the People and Politics unit. This lesson looks at the history of Socialism and how it has developed over time. Includes a venn diagram activity, lots of group work and a 25 mark exam question for students to consolidate their knowledge.

Ideal for the Edexcel Government and Politics course, for the People and Politics unit. This lesson looks at the history of Conservatism and how it has developed over time. Includes a venn diagram activity, lots of group work and a 25 mark exam question for students to consolidate their knowledge.

Ideal for the Edexcel Unit 1 (People and Politics) A-Level course (adaptable to other specs), this lesson looks at the features and functions of political parties today. Students consolidate their knowledge by answering a 10 mark exam question.

A lesson ideal for the new Edexcel 9-1 GCSE (adaptable to other specification points). This lesson looks at the challenges Elizabeth faced at home and abroad, including a card sort.

Three end of unit assessments for each of the three specification points.

A double lesson looking at the reasons why Elizabeth wanted to colonise Virginia, the problems Raleigh faced, the significance of the voyage and the reasons why it failed. Also includes a 4 mark exam question for students to consolidate their knowledge,

A lesson looking at why Elizabethans explored and the significance of Drake's circumnavigation of the world. Focuses on higher level skills looking at prioritising and linking factors.

2 double lessons - why was the poor a problem in Elizabethan England? This lesson looks at the reasons for their being a problem of poverty, the problem of vagabonds, and how effectively the government dealt with this issue. Includes a whole exam paper - a 4 mark, 12 mark and 16 mark question for students to assess their knowledge. Also includes a worksheet to help students with how effectively the government dealt with the problem of poverty.

A lesson ideal for the new 9-1 Edexcel GCSE course looking at leisure and pastimes in Elizabethan England. Students will look at the differences between rich and poor activities, before looking at whether it was a positive and exciting experience for Elizabethan England.

A lesson ideal for the new 9-1 Edexcel GCSE course (can be adapted for other exam boards) looking at the different types of education existing and how far education progressed during Elizabethan England.