This lesson contains: A starter to recap previous taught knowledge form the course. An introduction to surgery noting the improvements to bleeding and infection, then starting with the problem of pain, from laughing gas to ether. An overview of the role of James Simpson and how he discovered the use of chloroform. A consolidation exercise to complete the gaps, then a colour-coding exercise to note the effect. An introduction into the world of antiseptics and Listers role. A video from YouTube to give an overview of the discovery of carbolic acid and a consolidation activity. Students then use the information provided to answer questions about Lister’s impact on antiseptics and aesceptic surgery. A plenary to consider which one had the bigger impact. Attachments: 1 x Powerpoint Presentation 2 x Publisher Files

This lesson contains: A starter to recap previous knowledge in a quiz for naming 2 of different things. A background to the Berlin Crisis, including an overview of the tensions in Berlin after the Conferences and the differences in the intentions of the U.S. and the USSR for Berlin. A brief YouTube video explaining the different paths and ways into Berlin to set up the blockade. the short and long term causes of the crisis, including the creation of Trizonia and the creation of the Deutschmark. There is a consolidation worksheet with a gap fill. Information about the blockade and a video from YouTube to bring it to life showing the airlift footage. There are questions to back this up. A main task to use the information provided work out the main consequences, including the division of Germany and creation of NATO - extra detail is also provided on the slides. A plenary quiz based on the lesson and key knowledge. Attachments: 1 x Powerpoint Presentation 2 x Publisher Files

**This lesson contains: ** A review of the spread of religion in Germany. A discussion of why Christians may have supported the Nazis. A study of the information sheets provided to complete a page of info under the following topics: Control of Protestants, Control of Catholics and those religious people who resisted. A YouTube video about Reich Church established by the Nazis. Source work on the Church and what can be learned about support for it. A plenary review with questions. Attachments: 1 x Powerpoint Presentation 1 x Word File

This lesson contains: A starter to put events from the course in chronological order. A background of the refugee crisis and the Berlin tensions. This also includes the request by Walter Ulbricht to build a barrier. A study of why the Wall was built. Students complete the sentences to summarise why. An on-board explanation of how the Wall was built from the first wire fence to the concrete structures. Students consolidate this by complete the diagram on the worksheet to show the features of the Wall. A YouTube video which brings to life the building of the Berlin Wall and those who tried to explain. The consequences of the Berlin Wall and a YouTube video of Kennedy’s speech and its effects. Students complete the consequences using the information provided. A choice of plenaries: an exam question or a revision quiz. Attachments: 1 x Powerpoint Presentation 2 x Publisher Files

This lesson contains: A starter to recap some of the knowledge so far in the course. A discussion about the success or failure of the three conferences going forward into the rest of the 1940’s. Students judge how well the USSR came out of these negotiations and what they gained. An overview of the dropping of the atomic bombs on Japan after Postdam with images of Nagasaki and Hiroshima. Students consider how Stalin might react. An opportunity to analyse a historian’s opinion of Stalin’s next steps, then use the guided reading on the worksheet to complete the questions down the side about the impact of the use of the atomic bombs. An overview of the Long Telegram and Novikov Telegram and their consequences. A discussion of what Stalin would do next after the telegrams. A plenary to write to Truman recommending how to contain communism without starting a war. Attachments: 1 x Powerpoint Presentation 1 x Publisher File

This lesson contains: A starter to consider a picture source from the Renaissance and what it shows. An activity to use information, either on the board or printed as handouts, to complete a mind map or a table (if students choose it) to note down the changes since the Medieval era, the continuities and things that have some change and some continuity. Information is covered on all treatment methods including new ones like transference and alchemy, and the new herbs from the New World. A change and continuity task about prevention to compare Medieval and Renaissance prevention methods. A plenary to practice exam questions for comparison or contrast between the two eras. Attachments: 1 x Powerpoint Presentation 1 x Publisher File

This lesson contains: A starter to compare treatments used in the Medieval, Renaissance and the Industrial Era, as a set up for this lesson. An overview of the use of magic bullets, from the early start of Koch’s research and the idea of using anti-bodies to fight disease, to Paul Ehrlich’s approach to curing syphilis. This is aided by visuals on the board and a YouTube summary video. An activity to use the information provided to complete a table of questions on Ehrlich’s discovery of the first magic bullet. A look at how access to care was increased in the modern era and why this happened, using the Boer War and new laws to help students answer the questions. A detailed look at new technology from this era that advanced treatment methods, such as hypodermic needles etc. Students then highlight the improvements on their worksheet that has lots of information about dialysis, x-rays, pace makers etc. A plenary to answer or attempt/plan an exam question. Attachments: 1 x Powerpoint Presentation 2 x Publisher Files

This lesson contains: A starter to recap who the main contenders for the throne were in 1066. An introduction to the battle including a decision discussion as to what Harold should do, stop William or stop Harald first. An animated slide showing the viking invasion and Harold meeting the threat. A YouTube video about Stamford Bridge with a follow up activity for students to use the information provided to answer the questions. The questions are on the board but can also be stuck in to help speed weaker students. A discussion of what to do after the battle now that William’s wind has changed and he can attack. Students discuss what might happen next. A final task to do a storyboard with the six most important events of the conflict so far. Attachments: 1 x Powerpoint Presentation 2 x Word Files

This lesson contains: A starter to study a source and say what we can learn about life in the towns. An overview of the impact of the mass migration of people West. An activity to note down the major issues with crime from on-board information, including the corruption, the unemployment, geography, racism and numbers of wild settlers. An exercise to study the types of crimes on the worksheet and summarise the ones that may have caused the biggest problems. A task to use the information provided to complete the worksheet mind map to note the roles of the different lawmen in the West and consider who would be in the best position to help. This includes vigilante committees, sheriffs and marshals. Attachments: 1 x Powerpoint Presentation 2 x Publisher Files

This lesson contains: A starter with a quote from Polybius about the nature of Roman religion. Students discuss the importance of religion in the Roman world. An overview on the board of religion in Rome, including the nature of polytheism, the pantheon of Gods, the temples and importance of festivals, the use of augurs and shrines. Students then complete a gap fill, with a word bank, to show their learning. A task to match the most famous Roman gods with the roles they played. A discussion of what tolerance is before a main task to use the information sheet to complete the worksheet to show how the Romans treated the Druids, the Jews and the Christians. Students shade an amphora to show to what extend they were tolerant, or not. A final plenary to weigh up the overall tolerance of other religions. Attachments: 1 x Powerpoint Presentation 3 x Publisher Files

This lesson contains: A starter to study some selected provisions of the Defense of the Realm Act and student shave fun deciding which are important and which were just inconvenient. An overview of the British blockade and its impact on Germany. A discussion of the use of U-Boats and their purpose in trying to starve Britain. Students watch a short YouTube video and discussing the impact of the U-Boats and how the British could solve the problem. An activity to learn about the home front by watching a YouTube video and completing information on the worksheet provided about rationing, allotments and the growing of food by women while the men were away. A discussion of the unrestricted submarine warfare and the sinking of the Luisitania, leading to the U.S. entry into the war. Students complete a worksheet with guided reading. A final plenary to judge whether the U-Boat warfare was successful or ineffective overall. Attachments: 1 x Powerpoint Presentation 2 x Publisher File

This lesson contains: A starter on the board to recap some previous knowledge. An introduction to opposition to the Nazis using a YouTube video and some discussion questions on the side of the PPT to answer. A Cornell Notes worksheet which the students use to complete info on the different resistance groups including the Edelweiss Pirates, Swing Youth, the army itself and members of the clergy. An opportunity to write 5-8 questions on the worksheet and complete a summary of what they have learned to consolidate. A chance to study a source and practice source analysis on it using the on-screen guidance. A plenary to complete a tick sheet to show the effectiveness of the opposition and how much of a threat each group was. Attachments: 1 x Powerpoint Presentation 1 x Publisher File 2 x Word Files

This lesson contains: A starter which gives the background of the Chernobyl disaster to lead onto this lesson about change in policy. A task to note down information from the slides about the problems facing the USSR in the 1980s including social issues, lack of freedom, living standards and economic problems. An introduction into Gorbachev and his new thinking ideas. Students use the information provided to complete the info on glasnost and perestroika. An overview of the summits with Reagan and the INF Treaty. Students complete a table to store the info all together. An introduction into the impact on relations from Gorbachev’s actions, including his impact with the people of the USSR and with the U.S. Students complete the worksheet. A plenary quiz at the end to consolidate their knowledge. Attachments: 1 x Powerpoint Presentation 2 x Publisher Files

This lesson contains: A starter which reteaches previously taught material, which can be edited to suit whatever you previously taught. An overview of the bombing of major cities and the purpose of the evacuations. Students looks at some sources and figures of those evacuated and draw assumptions about the meaning or intent behind some of the propaganda behind the evacuation initiative. The main task to study what the experiences were like. Students watch a video and discuss how reliable it is as a source, then look at the sources on the information sheet provided and find positive and negative experiences. Students then write about how lives were changed by the war. A plenary to consider what five items they would take with them if they were evacuated. Attachments: 1 x Powerpoint Presentation 1 x Publisher File

This lesson contains: An introduction to the word ‘presecution’ and what this means for the holocaust. An overview of the Aryan Race ideals and the idea of who was undesirable in Germany. Students make notes on the different categories of undesirable. An overview of racial beliefs held by the Nazis, including eugenics and racial purity, with a gap fill to consolidate their knowledge. An activity to study the stories of different people in Germany and how they were persecuted. Students will study the information provided and will come to see that it wasn’t just Jewish people, but a wide variety of people who were affected. Attachments: 1 x Powerpoint Presentation 2 x Publisher Files

This lesson contains: A ‘do now’ starter which can be edited to fit whatever you taught previously. An overview of john’s birth and position within the family tree, with a comparison between perceptions of him and his brother Richard, using sources which can be discussed or annotated. An on-board walkthrough of John’s problems as king, including a Guernsey link. A task to study the information on John’s reign. Students weigh up the good and bad things he did against the criteria of what a good king must do, with a potential to do extended writing at the end. Attachments: 1 x Powerpoint Presentation 3 x Publisher Files

This lesson contains: A starter to consider the role of hierarchy in a school and comparing to society. A YouTube video that summarises the aftermath of Hastings and how William increased his control over the country. This is followed by a gap fill exercise which can be printed and filled in from the handouts provided. An overview of the Feudal System and its uses. Students write down the new hierarchy and then answer questions about the advantages for William by using the information provided. An introduction to the Domesday Book and the reasons behind it, including a short YouTube video and then information which students use to complete follow up questions about why and how the survey was carried out. A plenary to consider the method which may have had the biggest impact. Attachments: 1 x Powerpoint Presentation 1 x Word File 1 x Publisher File

This lesson contains: A starter which is useful if you have taught Motte and Bailey castles, and recaps their appearance to start the lesson. A task for students to stick in a picture of a castle and label what is different between this and the old Motte and Bailey (i.e. stone walls etc.) and there is a slide to go over the major changes and definitions. An on-board run through of the evolution of castles with examples from Cardiff Castle and Framlingham Castle. Students consider the advantages and disadvantages of these new castles. Beaumaris Castle is used to explain the idea of concentric castles. Students use a card sort to match up the castle design feature with the name and explanation. Students finish by studying five castles and identify their features from the previous activity. They determine which castles they would use for different purposes. A plenary quiz with differentiated levels. Attachments: 1 x Powerpoint Presentation 4 x Word Files