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GCSE History for Edexcel
Why did President Truman drop the atomic bomb?
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Why did President Truman drop the atomic bomb?

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A lesson which encourages students to consider the arguments for the use of the atomic bomb and it gives students the opportunity to develop their own theories. The short video clip can be used to introduce the lesson. Before students examine the key arguments for the use of the bomb. A strong literacy focus to develop GCSE skills through counterarguments and using subject specific vocabulary. As always there are clear instructions and differentiated resources.
Why was public health improved in 1875?
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Why was public health improved in 1875?

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Students learn about the key factors that led to the developments in public health through a card sort (categorising and prioritising activities). Plenty of scope for students discussions as they select and prioritise information before writing up their findings in a post card to Queen Victoria. Literacy support and differentiated materials included. As always there are high quality resources and step by step instructions.
The English Civil War. L4 'Why was the English Civil War so confusing?'
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The English Civil War. L4 'Why was the English Civil War so confusing?'

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A lesson that introduces students to the more complex issues/ actions of different groups in the build up to the civil war. Students need to sort cards based on people's actions, priorities events in order of significance and complete a Fakebook activity. The main task requires the students to respond to a choice of 2 questions. This lesson needs plenty of questioning, lots of discussion and higher order thinking and encourages independent learners. As always there are clear step by step instructions,
Medieval Realms. 10 fully resourced lessons
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Medieval Realms. 10 fully resourced lessons

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10 lessons on the medieval period with a medieval castle project (which I use as homework tasks - the booklet contains 5 activities - for a term). The lessons include a powerpoint, differentiated resources, literacy support, etc). All are easy to follow and have been tried and tested.
World War One, World War Two & The Holocaust
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World War One, World War Two & The Holocaust

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24 lessons and a homework project on WW1, WW2 and The Holocaust. All lessons are fully resourced (differentiated, literacy support, worksheets). This will save a lot of planning time. All lessons have been taught by myself.
The Industrial Revolution. Lesson10: 'Why did the Titanic sink in 1912?'
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The Industrial Revolution. Lesson10: 'Why did the Titanic sink in 1912?'

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This is the final lesson in our Industrial Revolution Unit of Work. The lesson looks at causation and who was at fault for the sinking of the Titanic. Students create a factfile (differentiated), analyse a card sort, complete a diamond 9 activity and write up a report on how future problems at sea could be avoided. They also reach a supported judgement re who was to blame. As always there are clear instructions and high quality differentiated resources with literacy support.
The Industrial Revolution.  Lesson 7 'Why was public health improved in 1875?'
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The Industrial Revolution. Lesson 7 'Why was public health improved in 1875?'

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Students learn about the key factors that led to the developments in public health through a card sort (categorising and prioritising activities). Plenty of scope for students discussions as they select and prioritise information before writing up their findings in a post card to Queen Victoria. Literacy support and differentiated materials included. As always there are high quality resources and step by step instructions.
Edexcel History GCSE (91) Crime and Punishment c1700-present
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Edexcel History GCSE (91) Crime and Punishment c1700-present

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The last 2 units of the Crime and Punishment module which run from c1700-present. This bundle includes 15 fully resourced lessons, which consist of a PowerPoint, differentiated resources (card sorts etc), worksheets, information sheets, mark schemes, example questions, literacy support etc. If you have purchased any of our products you will know that each lesson is easy to teach with clear instructions, with lessons designed to encourage critical thinkers, develop GCSE & literacy skills and encourage learners to develop an informed opinion which can be supported by evidence. The bundle includes a range of question types. These lessons took many hours to plan and prepare and they are constantly being developed, so please leave feedback. Once purchased you will have access to these resources indefinitely, so please check for updates. I do post updates on my TES feed so if you follow me you will receive these notes. Finally, I hope you find and your students find these resources helpful.
The Industrial Revolution.  L1 'What changes took place in Britain, 1750-1900?'
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The Industrial Revolution. L1 'What changes took place in Britain, 1750-1900?'

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This lesson looks at the main changes that took place in Britain, 1750-1900. Students analyse images from the two eras and note down the differences and similarities, which they attempt to categorise. They then discuss some key developments from the time frame, which they categorise and prioritise using a continuum before producing a written summary of the main changes by responding to a how far question. Literacy support is included for the written task. As always there are step by step instructions and differentiated activities throughout.
Edexcel GCSE 9-1 Crime & Punishment:  L3 How did Anglo Saxons catch and try criminals?
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Edexcel GCSE 9-1 Crime & Punishment: L3 How did Anglo Saxons catch and try criminals?

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This is a fully resourced lesson on Anglo Saxon crime and punishment. The lesson looks at the methods used (Hue and Cry/ tithing) to catch criminals and the punishments such as trial by ordeal. Fully resourced with differentiated materials, worksheets and a range of activities. Terms of Use: Purchase of this item entitles the purchaser the right to reproduce the pages for personal and classroom use only. Duplication for other classes, an entire school or for commercial use is strictly prohibited without written permission from the author. Minor editing is allowed but only for personal use. The document remains under copyright even when edited. Pasting this item in whole or part on the Internet in any form is strictly prohibited and a violation of the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA). Copyright 2017
Nazi Germany:  Lesson 1 How different are democracies and dictatorships?
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Nazi Germany: Lesson 1 How different are democracies and dictatorships?

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An introduction to our Key stage 3 Nazi Germany Unit of Work. This lesson looks are the key difference between democracies and dictatorships. Students sort cards to identify the key features of each before writing up how the two differ. They also use a Nazi Rally footage to extract evidence of how the Nazis controlled people. There are clear step by step instructions and differentiated activities.
World War Two Turning Points: Lesson 8 'Why did President Truman drop the atomic bomb?'
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World War Two Turning Points: Lesson 8 'Why did President Truman drop the atomic bomb?'

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A lesson which encourages students to consider the arguments for the use of the atomic bomb and it gives students the opportunity to develop their own theories. The short video clip can be used to introduce the lesson. Before students examine the key arguments for the use of the bomb. A strong literacy focus to develop GCSE skills through counterarguments and using subject specific vocabulary. As always there are clear instructions and differentiated resources.