Trace the Soviet Invasion of Afghanistan through this lesson. Look at the causes, major events and consequences in order to construct the narrative and assess the importance. Lesson 13/16

From SALT to SOYUZ this lesson is designed to explain all the key moments of the Detente era with analysis of the its true success. Students will gain the chronology needed for a narrative account and regularly evaluate consequence and importance to Cold War relations. Lesson 12/16

Not everyone likes change right? Use this lesson to explore how Bishop Fisher, Elizabeth Barton and Sir Thomas More opposed the reformation and the consequences they faced. Lesson 11/15

Part 2 of 2. Now you’ve explored the narrative, its time to establish the factors. How did Hitler manage it? How did he successfully become the Fuhrer? Lesson 12/24

Make it memorable with this, my favourite lesson of all time. A lesson of two parts, first convince the kids the school system will be changing, then consolidate with part 2. Lesson 22/24

From solo plots, to pamphlets. Political priests and officers with an opposition. This fully resourced lesson will trace four major areas of resistance, homing in on specific examples to paint as wide as possible image of the heroics of the Germans that did stand up. Lesson 24/24

Through this fully resourced lesson you will contrast and compare the culture of the Weimar Republic with that of Nazi Germany. Judging change and continuity, whilst adding specific examples to be used in longer mark answers. Lesson 20/24

Guide your students through kinder, kuche and kirche with this fully resourced lesson. Determine change & continuity between the Weimar & Nazi ages and delve into the depravity of Lebensborn. Lesson 21/24

Lesson designed to give contextual knowledge to the Saxons. Task include: Source analysis (the ‘Groans of the Britons’ letter). Hengist and Horsa story comprehension. Reason for Saxon invasions/migrations. Exploration of life through Sutton Hoo artefacts Exploration of the Heptarchy.

Power & Democracy SOW - Lesson 1/3 Ever wanted to explore how the powers kings possessed altered between 1066 and 1603? Well… look no further here it is, a comprehensive(ish) look at this very topic. Lesson includes: Revision focused tasks on 1066 and Norman Feudalism Analysis of Harrying of the North. Comparison of contemporary and medieval monarchs Explanation and evaluation of reactions to Break with Rome, Plenary focus on who held power in which eras? Lesson designed for KS3 - can be used to support KS4.

Get to grips with the war time alliance, the intricacy of the Tehran, Yalta and Potsdam conferences and the persona of the the big three, Oh and with a cheeky bit of Billy Joel thrown in - remember to start with slide 2! Lesson 1/16

USing these two lessons your students will gain through contextual knowledge of the Cuban Revolution, and historical US involvement. In part two, they will then encounter the 13 Days of the Cuban Missile Crisis. Exploring, JFK’s options, the events day by day (with significance ranking) and an overall judgement on consequences and impact on tension. Lessons 8 & 9/16

Designed to build evidence to construct a narrative account question this lesson will guide your students through the main events behind and during the uprising and then allow students to develop knowledge of the consequences through a check on tension. Lesson 6/16

Construct a narrative of the Berlin Crisis 1948-49 through this lesson. Using comprehension, stretch/ challenge and evidence judgements students will gain a clearly break down of the events of the Berlin Airlift and its significance in rising Cold War Tensions. Lesson 4/16

Streamline your homework policy - and keep Ofsted happy, with this three part and six term Homework booklet.Making use of the Durrington Research School methods and the Six Principles the aim here is to ensure understanding of key words and terminology within your areas of study. How to use: Task 1 - First choose your key works (I go for six) - these can be typed into the booklet in advance or have students write them in. These can be learned as spelling with test in class. (I usually make sure 5 are subject and 1 is exam related - see examples). Task 2 - Use the four included Key Word cards to define four of the key words you have chose, Including, definition, use in a sentence and image. Task 3 - Using all six words have the students write a philological paragraph to explain the topic using their wider understanding of language and key terms. Tip: We use separate assessment books. I keep HW booklets there and mark once a term when I look at assessments.

Ah Dollar Diplomacy - said Stalin… not me! Through this lesson you will gain the context of the late 1940s, with an ‘own knowledge’ link to the Greek Civil War. Next you will explore the reasons behind and methods of the Truman Doctrine, Marshall Aid and then finish with the Soviet Response. Lesson 3/16