Information booklets and Tasks (based on WJEC exam) on KQ1 (Causes, Events and Results of the 1905 Revolution).

Information booklets and Tasks (based on WJEC exam) on KQ2 (Impact of WWI on Russia, 1914-1916).

Resources looking at the problems facing the Provisional Government following the abdication of the Tsar in February 1917. Resources refer to continued involvement in WWI, Dual Power, Lenin's April Theses, the rise (and fall) of the Bolsheviks between March and July 1917, the July Days, Kornilov Affair etc. Significance of events considered.

A number of resources looking at the causes and consequences of the 1905 Revolution. Revision activities and two possible exam questions.

A number of resources looking at the reasons how and why Mussolini set up a Fascist dictatorship in Italy in the period 1922-1926. Resources refer to developments such as the Acerbo Law, murder of Matteotti (including why Mussolini was able to survive the crisis) and the policies/actions introduced once the crisis had passed. Revision activities and possible exam questions included.

A simple resource to assess the knowledge of pupils (either as an exit ticket of Homework activity).

A simple resource to assess pupil knowledge and understanding of the aims and objectives of a lesson.

An activity to help students categorise the positive and negative factors regarding economic policy (War Communism, NEP, Collectivisation and FYPs). Included is a revision ppt. activity (called What's in a Word) to stretch and challenge their understanding. Also includes a revision/planned answer sheet to answer the key question. Useful for GCSE and AS/A2.

A two lesson pack looking at: Lesson 1 - the causes of the Wars of the Roses. Comprehension task based on a cartoon strip. Lesson 2 - the battles. Pupils use a map showing the location of the main battles between 1455 and 1471 (and its key) to create a living graph from the Yorkist perspective. They also analyse the completed living graph with 4 comprehension questions. Within both ppts you will find a pupil progress activity (one at the start of lesson 1, the other at the end of lesson 1/start of lesson 2) aimed at showing progression during lessons/unit of work. There's also a reading research homework activity within the ppt - pupils are asked to select one battle and find five key/interesting facts. They must also evaluate the usefulness of their research media. This task is based on strands within the Literacy Framework. Enjoy!

A two lesson task looking at the various causes in the rise of the belief of witchcraft in C16th and C17th Britain. Starter tasks (e.g. bar graph) are aimed at developing aspects of Numeracy. Pupils consider to which category the various examples belong. They also conclude with their opinion of the three biggest factors that contributed to the craze. This is a reworking of my original resource.

A number of resources looking at the various causes and effects of Stalin's economic policies. Resources include collectivisation and FYP's. Revision activities and possible exam questions included.

A number of resources looking at how the Bolsheviks went about consolidating their position after October 1917. Resources refer to dealing with the Constituent Assembly, Decrees, Brest-Litovsk, Civil War, War Communism, NEP etc. Revision activities and possible exam questions included.

A resource looking at the life and achievements of Gruffydd ap Cynan, Prince of Gwynedd. Pupils have to pick 8 key events, and produce a biography poster report.

A follow up to another of my resources (Why did Wales and England do to war in 1276 and 1282?) A detailed resource to develop pupil skill in using evidence (focusing on utility and reliability). Pupils sift through 7 sources (primary, contemporary and secondary) to work out what really happened to Llywelyn on the day he died. Pupils then use their findings to write an account of what they think happened, and then refer to how reliable the sources they had were for the enquiry. A popular resource with my classes.

Two simple resources covering various aspects linked to détente: 1. Détente with the USSR: reference to the various reasons behind détente (US and USSR perspective), what was achieved between the two Superpowers in the 1970s, and whether or not détente was a complete success. Specific exam type questions included. 2. Détente with China: reference to the various reasons behind détente (US and China perspective), what was achieved between the two countries in the 1970s, and whether or not détente was a complete success. Specific exam type questions included.

A simple resource looking at the US relationship with Iran between 1950s and 1981, with reference to: relationship with the Shah, the Iranian Revolution, attitude of the Ayatollah towards the USA, the events at the Embassy in Tehran, the 444 day hostage crisis, Iran-Iraq War and consequences. Possible exam questions included.

Two simple Cuban resources: 1. US-Cuban relations in the period 1959 to 1961: reference to Batista, the Cuban revolution, Castro's economic actions and the Bay of Pigs. 2. Cuban Missile Crisis: reference to U2s, options available to JFK, ultimate decision, options available to Khrushchev, outcome of the crisis, and eventual consequences (hotline, Turkish missiles etc.) Possible exam question looking at why Cuba was a turning point in US foreign policy included. Three simple Vietnam War resources: 1. Why did the USA get involved in Vietnam?: reference to domino theory, providing aid, events in the Gulf of Tonkin, the Tonkin Resolution and its consequences. 2. The War: reference to the Vietcong and US tactics. 3. Why did the USA lose?: reference to Vietnamisation, impact of war on US soldiers and society, protests etc. Possible exam questions included.