Key features of the US Constitution: Checks and Balances To be able to explain one of the key features of the US Constitution. To be able to assess the effectiveness of the system of checks and balances. Outline: Discussion Starter Teacher Talk/Information Sorting Activity Comprehension Task Research Task Summary Plenary This lesson references material from the following textbooks: US Government and Politics for A-level Fifth Edition – Anthony J Bennett (Editor Eric Magee) Pearson Edexcel A level Politics (2019) - Jenkins, Tuck & Jefferies (Referred to as Pearson 2 in the PowerPoint) Homework Task refers to: US Government & Politics Annual Update 2018 – Anthony J Bennett

To what extent is the relationship between the Federal and State governments in line with the thinking of the Founding Fathers? To identify the main characteristics of Federalism. To examine the relationship between Federal and State governments in recent years. To assess the extent to which there is federalism today. Outline: Key Words Discussion Prompts Case Studies Federalism & Trump - with examples Research task Colour Code Activity Plenary discussion This lesson references material from the following textbooks: US Government and Politics for A-level Fifth Edition – Anthony J Bennett (Editor Eric Magee) The lesson references pages from this textbook, but similar information could be found elsewhere or in updated Politics textbooks. Having a copy of this book is NOT essential to using this lesson. The homework activity references a Politics Review Magazine Article from September 2019.

Title: Were the Romans fair to call the Celts ‘Barbaric’? Lesson Objectives To be able to explain the origins of the term ‘barbarian’ To be able to analyse whether the Celts were barbarians. To be able to explore why the Romans viewed the Celts as barbarians. Starter, key words, map, contextual knowledge, colour code, video clip, plenary

Title - A green and pleasant land? Lesson Objectives To be able to understand why early peoples would wish to migrate to Britain. To be able to explain what migration is. To be able to analyse the importance of Britain’s resources. Starter, carousel task, plenary.

A single A4 worksheet for use with the GCSE Medicine or Health topic; appropriate for all exam boards (AQA, Edexcel, OCR, Eduqas). Great for setting as homework, research Individual A and complete the ‘Key Person Profile Work Sheet’.

This is an assembly for KS3 pupils looking at doing there options, it includes slides on; Why should I choose History? Why study HIstory? Where might the study of History take me? Several slides on What do I study at GCSE History? Please note, the slides for What do I study at GCSE History? are for AQA and Edexcel, there is a slide for each paper (Edexcel) or each topic (AQA)

A series of command words and their definitions that are relevant to the History GCSE - appropriate for all exam boards (AQA, OCR, Edexcel etc)

Key Stage 3 lesson introducing the Tudor’s. Lesson Objectives: To gain an overview of themes within the Tudor period. To assess the different factors which drove the Tudor reign. To judge whether money was the main influence over the Tudor monarchy. Lesson looks at who they are and there main priorities/motivations.

KS3 lesson on Victorian Britain - Industrial Revolution Lesson Objectives: To be able to describe key aspects of Victorian society. To be able to examine how Victorian society changed for different people. Includes; Key words and definitions Video clip - with link - and questions Information and activity Activity (information and grid) on Class System in Victorian Britain Interpretations on Victorian Britain and task Plenary

Edexcel GCSE History; The American West - Topic 2.3; Conflict with the Plains Indians Lesson Objectives To understand how changes affected the life of the Plains Indians To understand the US Government policy towards Plains Indians and the impact of this. Requires ‘Hodder GCSE History for EDEXCEL, The American West; pages 76-83’ or ‘Edexcel GCSE (9-1) History The American West (Pearson); pages 63-66’ textbook for some resourcing (the information to complete the worksheet)

Edexcel - Politics: UK Constitution. Key Words Activity Comprehensive list of key terms and phrases for the UK Constitution Unit. Students to use Pearson textbook to find the definitions of each key term. (Edexcel GCE Politics AS and A-level Student Book and eBook: (Edexcel GCE Politics 2017)

What is a Constitution and how has it developed over time? To understand what is meant by the term Constitution. To examine how the Constitution has changed over time. Outline: Textbooks referred to on the course Overview of spec etc. Key Terms & Starter Pirate Activity - Tutor2U Marketplace Activity & Grid Plenary Questions This lesson references material from the following textbooks: Edexcel UK Government and Politics for AS/A Level Fifth Edition 2017 - Neil McNaughton UK Government and Politics for AS/A-level (Fifth Edition) - Editor Eric Magee This lesson can be taught without these textbooks.

Title: What are the similarities and differences between the migration of the Romans and Vikings? Lesson Objectives To be able to understand why early peoples would wish to migrate to Britain. To be able to explain what migration is. To be able to analyse the importance of Britain’s resources. Starter, recap, key words, video clip, table, venn diagram task.

AQA GCSE History Exam Question Booklet; Conflict and tension in Asia, 1950–1975. This 36 page booklet is full of exam questions for students to complete, includes Hints for the majority of questions, several question guidance sheets and a tracker.

KS3 lesson looking at whether the memorial for Bomber Command have been built. Lesson objectives: To be able to explain the arguments for and against the Bomber Command memorial To be able to conclude whether it should have been built or not Includes: Lesson Plan Source pack (standard and differentiated) Multiple activities

AQA GCSE History Conflict and tension in Asia, 1950–1975 - Revision Guide. Covers every topic and area of the course.

AQA GCSE History Norman England 1066-1100 - Personalized Learning Checklist (PLC). Covers every topic and area of the course.

To what extent has Devolution been a success? To assess the difference made by devolution on UK government. To examine whether devolution has met its aims. To reach a judgement about further devolution in the UK. Outline: Key Words Starter Activity Card Sort Comprehension Activity Conclusion Plenary This lesson references material from the following textbooks: UK Government and Politics for AS/A-level (Fifth Edition) - Editor Eric Magee UK Politics Annual Update 2020 - Nick Gallop

The Constitutional framework of the US branches of government To understand the key features of the Constitutional framework of the US branches of government. Outline: Starter Activity Teacher Talk/Information Matching Articles of the Constitution Activity Diagram Activity Links to videos Summary plenary Links to Crash Course Politics videos - useful for the course, but not my own content.

An Introduction to US Government & Politics To understand the requirements of the USA course. To understand the foundations of the US Constitution. Lesson Outline: Specification overview Key Words Comprehension Activity Link to video Homework Activity & Question sheet This lesson references material from the following resource: American Politics: A Beginner’s Guide - Jon Roper (The homework task refers to this resource)