This is a 32 slide power point lesson which looks at the structure and content of causation and evaluation questions for the Medicine Through Time breadth study for Edexcel GCSE. It also focuses of examination explanation and practice of the historic environment section of the paper. The power point contains information about the topics; step by step instructions on how to answer each question plus model answers. Duration: Approx 2 hours

The first part of this power point looks at the historiography of Henry VII’s consolidation of power through a class debate. It then goes on to consider A level essay writing. The last part starts looking at how Henry VII started to reduce the power of the nobles to help him further consolidate his power. There is also a resource which provides a useful diagram of Henry’s government structure. This contains the 3rd 5 lessons of the AQA A level unit 1C and should be taught in combination with the official AQA text book, but could also be used for another examination board.

This resource is a set of 5x1 hour lessons created for the American Dream A Level Unit. It is the 4th in a series of 5x5 lessons for the section on President Truman. This covers: The 1948 Presidential Election Espionage MacCarthyism and the Red Scare It contains a variety of activities/readings and examination practice.

This resource contains a power point presentation and 6 resources (maps; diagrams and graphs) for students to use. It cover the first 5 lessons of the American Dream A Level History course. It is divided into: An introduction to the US constitution; the polictical parties and the role of the president An analysis of Roosevelt’s presidency and the state of the US in 1945 Economic policy It contains many student activities and would take about 5 hours to complete. The first 2.5 hours of this lesson would also be useful for A Level Government and Politics - comparative politics.

These lessons were created for A level history unit 1C on the AQA board, however are useful for any post 16 study of the Tudors. They give the students the opportunity to examine humanism and the Renaissance period, and continue with an in depth look into the dissolution of the monasteries with a focus on the findings in various monasteries around the country. Students have the opportunities to research and make judgments on various interpretations of history.

These revision cards are aimed to support the learning for the examination of lower and middle prior attainers who struggle to process the complexities of the Cold War at GCSE. The contain a comprehensive bank of cards which highlight the key features of Cold War events, and the importance of each event for the development of the Cold War as demanded by Edexcel. The cards are simple and to the point. They can be cut up and the students can test each other on the events and play games with the cards. Aimed at students aspiring to attain levels 4-6 in the examination. There are 72 cards in total which cover 36 key Cold War events.

This is a 4/5 hours introductory lesson to President Johnson’s Great Society. It contains an extended power point, and the resources to complement the tasks. It gives the students the opportunity to use contemporary source material to research for their evaluative writing. The resource was created for the AQA American Dream unit, however can be used for any A Level course covering post war US history.

This is the second in a series of 5 hour lesson packs for the AQA American Dream A Level Unit. It contains a power point which supports approximately 5 hours of learning and accompanying resources for the activities. It has 3 sections: Regional; ethnic and social divisions in the 1940s Truman’s foreign policy directly after World War 2 The Atomic bomb It contains source analysis; debates; evaluative writing and use of maps.

This power point contains about 5 hours worth of learning. It is the third group of 5x1 hour lessons for the A Level American Dream Depth Study. It focuses on Truman’s Post War Foreign Policy and the US economy in the immediate aftermath of the Second World War. It contains a power point and 5 resources for linked activities.

This lesson is suitable for an A Level Tudor unit of work. It uses both contemporary sources and interpretations, and is therefore suitable for all boards and all units. It fully resourced, and can be used with any examination board approved text book. It contains a range of varied activities and clips all designed to maximise performance at A Level. In this lesson students will learn about: The complexities of the succession after Edward VI, with reference to the claim of Lady Jane Grey Edward’s role in naming a successor The activities of Northumberland The causal factors of Mary’s succession and the execution of Northumberland and Lady Jane Grey The extent to which Jane Grey was a threat. Duration: 1 hour teaching plus 1 hour of activities (also optional documentary)

This resource has been created for either key stage 2 students transitioning to secondary school, or key stage 1 students moving into middle school. It has a humanities theme and contains tasks; ice-breakers and games to help the students relax; build confidence and make relationships while they learn. It begins with an ice-breaker. The students then learn about chronology - a paper task in pairs, and then a challenge where they have to move around the room talking to each other. It end with a geography and RE game where again all of the new students can learn about each other. You will need about an hour to do all of the activities, however some can be cut out if time does not permit.

This resource investigates the foreign policy of JFK in Cuba and Vietnam. It was made for the AQA American Dream unit but could be used for any relevant A Level unit. It could also be used for higher attaining students covering Super Power relations at GCSE. It contains many clips; research work; class discussion and evaluation. It is fully resourced.

This resource contains 3 lessons addressing the issue of Civil Rights during the presidency of JFK and is fully resourced. They address issues such as the NAACP; Black Power and how these movements impacted on Kennedy’s Presidency. They have been created for AQA A level, but is suitable for any board and could also be used for GCSE civil rights.

This lesson is suitable for any A Level Tudor unit of work. It uses both contemporary sources and interpretations, and is therefore suitable for all boards and all units. It fully resourced, and can be used with any examination board approved text book. It contains a range of varied activities and clips all designed to maximise performance at A Level. In this lesson students will learn about: The issues faced by Mary Tudor on her coronation as queen of England. Examine source material explaining 16th century attitudes towards gender Evaluate her marriage options and treaties, evaluating the issues she faced and the complexities of choosing between an English nobleman and a foreign prince Duration: 1 hour teaching plus a 50 minute documentary for homework.

This resource was created to celebrate VE Day and is suitable for both primary and secondary school students. It can be used either as an assembly or a lesson or both. The first half of the presentation can be used as an assembly (approx 20 mins) or as an introduction to a lesson. It contains images; clips and explanations of the aftermath of World War 2 and why we celebrate VE day. If you are going to use it as a lesson you would present the introduction and use the rest of the powerpoint for an inferences and modeled evaluative writing task which is included in the second part of the presentation. The focus of the lesson is whether or not in light of the destruction caused in the Second World War we can really call it a ‘victory.’ The whole lesson would take approximately an hour to teach.

These lessons cover the whole section on Eisenhower’s foreign policy for the AQA A Level Unit 2Q The American Dream. They are accompanied by the full set of reource materials needed for the lessons. It would take about 4 hours to teach the lessons, and they involve varied activities which enable A Level students to practice source evaluation and reach supported judgments through extensive research and discussion. This resource is useful for any Post 16 study of Eisenhower’s foreign policy.

These A Level lessons focus on Elizabeth I and religion with specific attention to interpretations of history. They include 4 studies: Did Elizabeth find a middle way? Were the Catholics a threat? Were the Protestants a threat? To what extent was Mary Queen of Scots a threat. All resources are included within the power point. There are approximately 5x1 hour lessons in this resource. Suitable for all A level boards.

These A Level lessons start with a debate opportunity following on from previous lessons (also available) on how well Henry VII consolidated his power after his victory at Bosworth. This enables students to consider different interpretations of history and provides assessment opportunities. They then look at the structure of Henry VII’s government and consider the key features of the personal government that he ran - this can be used to argue that he was the last Medieval King.

This assembly is suitable for either Key Stage 2 or 3 students (maybe Key Stage 1). It is based on different traditions around the world at Christmas time. It contains 2 clips - one on Christmas traditions and a short one on the Nativity. It then goes on to discuss different traditions in selected countries. It would take about 20-30 minutes to deliver, and provides opportunities for students to think about their own traditions and what is important to the, I have included a ‘Christmas in 21 different languages’ wordsearch and quiz to accompany this if it was to be delivered as a lesson instead of an assembly.

This lesson continues the investigation into whether or not there was a Mid Tudor Crisis. It focuses on comparing the protectorates of Somerset and Northumberland. It considers a variety of interpretations and sources and contains a range of investigative material and links to useful documenies. It can be used for all examination boards and is designed so that any examination board approved text book can be used to complete the activities. Students will learn: About the actions and outcomes of Protectors Somerset and Northumberland To look at and categorise evidence to support a hypothesis To interrogate an interpretation of history and structure an examination answer Duration: 1 hour teaching and one hour home learning