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Key Stage 3, GCSE and A Level History resources available for purchase and download. New Focus Education offer resources from a teacher with 10 years teaching experience, a track record of excellent outcomes and experience of leadership at several levels. The main focus is AQA 8145 and AQA A Level, with key stage three resources available with GCSE skills and requirements embedded throughout.

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Drake HE 2024 model answer - increase in wealth and power main result of journeys of exploration
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Drake HE 2024 model answer - increase in wealth and power main result of journeys of exploration

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A model answer to a sample question for the AQA 2024 HE on Drake’s Circumnavigation of the Globe 1577-1580. The answer explores several factors to address the question: “The main result of journeys of exploration was the increase in the wealth and power of Elizabethan England”. How far does the study of Drake’s circumnavigation support this statement? You should refer to Drake’s circumnavigation and your contextual knowledge (16 marks)
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AQA 2024 Drake's Circumnavigation 1577-1580 Historic Environment complete lesson series pack
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AQA 2024 Drake's Circumnavigation 1577-1580 Historic Environment complete lesson series pack

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Complete resource pack containing 7 full lessons on Drake’s Circumnavigation 1577-1580 (2024 AQA Historic environment pack for Elizabethan England). The pack includes an overview lesson on why voyages of exploration increased in this period, linking in different explorers, a lesson focusing on Drake’s motivations for the circumnavigation, a lesson exploring the chronology and events of the circumnavigation, a lesson focusing on the impacts of the circumnavigation linking to the following lesson analysing the relative success of the circumnavigation, a thematic study of Drake’s circumnavigation using the AQA source booklet and an essay-planning lesson focused on the assessment requirements of the 16-mark historic environment question. The bundle also includes a knowledge organiser covering all key aspects of the 7-series lessons and a model answer linked to the 16-mark HE question.
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Hardwick Hall historic environment pack 2025
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Hardwick Hall historic environment pack 2025

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Full pack containing all lessons on Hardwick Hall including: An introduction to features of Elizabethan manor houses, who Bess of Hardwick was and how she could build Hardwick, features of Hardwick, what changes in England Hardwick demonstrates and essay planning lesson. A revision lesson (pre-exam) is also included, along with a model answer for the 16-mark response and a knowledge organiser for Hardwick Hall.
Drake's circumnavigation (HE 2024) Knowledge Organiser
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Drake's circumnavigation (HE 2024) Knowledge Organiser

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A knowledge organiser summarising the key content required as part of the AQA 2024 Historic Environment study of Drake’s Circumnavigation 1577-1580. It covers, who Drake was, why he embarked on the journey, key events, benefits and dangers, impact and overall success, alongside tips on how to approach the question
AQA 8145 Hardwick Hall HE 2025 L4: What can Hardwick Hall show us about Elizabethan England?
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AQA 8145 Hardwick Hall HE 2025 L4: What can Hardwick Hall show us about Elizabethan England?

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Lesson 4 in the Hardwick Hall 2025 Historic Environment learning sequence. This lesson focuses on what Hardwick Hall can show about changes in the Elizabethan period. The lesson begins with a knowledge recall of Hardwick Hall, moving on to a carousel source activity where students use sources to explain key changes in England that Hardwick demonstrates (fashions, wealth, support for Elizabeth, rise of Gentry and new architectural styles. Students then explain what Hardwick Hall can show about Elizabethan England, explaining why Hardwick can be seen as a symbol of Elizabeth’s reign.
AQA 8145 - America 1920-73 - who didn't benefit from the boom in the 1920s?
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AQA 8145 - America 1920-73 - who didn't benefit from the boom in the 1920s?

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This lesson explores the groups who didn’t benefit from the boom in the 1920s. Students begin by using a video to assess how typical this would be, leading to an image comparison of rich v poor. Students then use an information sheet to rank the different groups in society, explaining who was ‘worst affected’ during the boom years. Students then apply their learning to an 8-mark explain question, self or peer-assessing their answers. A judgement line plenary allows students to assess how far everyone shared in the boom years.
Soldiers of the Civil War
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Soldiers of the Civil War

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Exploration of the sides in the civil war, analysis of the weaponry and which was most effective. Culminates in a judgement on which side pupils would like to have fought on.
AQA 8145 - The impact of the Manchurian Crisis on the League of Nations
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AQA 8145 - The impact of the Manchurian Crisis on the League of Nations

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For AQA 8145 Conflict and tension, 1919-39 Three lesson sequence focusing on the events and impact of the Manchurian Crisis Lesson 1 introduces the crisis with a video, note sheet and hand out. Lesson 2 is a role play news report on the crisis with roles including - The league, China, Japan and a reporter Lesson 3 analyses the impact of the crisis on the league building towards a 'write an account' question with planning sheet and hints
AQA 8145 Health - why was Germ Theory significant?
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AQA 8145 Health - why was Germ Theory significant?

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Lesson exploring the short, medium and long term significance of Germ Theory on medical understanding. the lesson starts with a ‘factors’ sheet - asking students to categorise the evidence and explain how contributed to the understanding of germs/discovery of vaccines. Using the cards students then populate the significance table, moving on to explaining why this evidence is so significant. Using the table students complete the 8 mark assessment: Explain the significance of the discovery of Germ Theory (8 marks) - a model answer and assessment grid is included which can be used for peer/self-assessment.
AQA 2026 HE - The Globe: L1: The rise and development of the theatre in Elizabethan England
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AQA 2026 HE - The Globe: L1: The rise and development of the theatre in Elizabethan England

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The first lesson in the 2026 Historic Environment on the Globe Theatre. The lesson begins with a source exploration of theatre before Elizabeth I’s reign, leading to a video introducing the changes to the theatre at this time. Students then complete a data capture task to investigate how the theatre developed, focusing on the design, playwright, Master of Revels etc. Students then use a diagram of the Globe and their learning to describe two key features of a typical Elizabethan theatre, leading to a think-pair-share review. Finally, students complete a ‘reduction’ plenary, summarising their learning on the development of the theatre.
AQA 8145 Hardwick Hall HE 2025 L5: Hardwick Hall essay planning.
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AQA 8145 Hardwick Hall HE 2025 L5: Hardwick Hall essay planning.

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Lesson 5 in the Hardwick Hall 2025 Historic Environment learning sequence. This lesson focuses on application of knowledge of Hardwick Hall to the 16-mark essay on the Elizabethan paper. The lesson begins with a recap of the changes in the period demonstrated by Hardwick, leading to a paired retrieval task reviewing the key features of Hardwick. Students then explore the 16-mark essay criteria and then apply their learning to a plan for the following question: “The main change that Elizabethan manor houses demonstrated was the greater prosperity of their owners”. How far does a study of Hardwick Hall support this statement? You should refer to Hardwick Hall and your contextual knowledge. (16 marks). Students then explore a WAGOLL paragraph and assess the strengths and weaknesses of this. A model answer for this question is included in the bundle pack.
L2 - Drake's circumnavigation (HE 2024): Why did Drake circumnavigate the globe in 1577?
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L2 - Drake's circumnavigation (HE 2024): Why did Drake circumnavigate the globe in 1577?

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L2 in the 2024 Historic Environment series on The Americas and Drake’s circumnavigation, 1577-1580. This lesson begins with a recap of knowledge about Francis Drake, leading into a video that introduces John Hawkins’ role in the slave trade. Students then explore how Hawkins’ role in influencing Drake in undertaking future voyages. The main activity focuses on exploring the 6 main motivating factors for Drake in undertaking his 1577 voyage, with students assessing the strengths and weaknesses of each, leading to a judgement on the main factors that influenced Drake. The plenary sets up the following lesson with students considering the benefits and dangers to sailors in undertaking such a lengthy voyage.
L3 - Drake's circumnavigation (HE 2024): Events of the circumnavigation 1577-80
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L3 - Drake's circumnavigation (HE 2024): Events of the circumnavigation 1577-80

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L3 in the 2024 Historic Environment series on The Americas and Drake’s circumnavigation, 1577-1580. This lesson explores the key chronological events of the circumnavigation and the benefits and dangers faced across the voyage. The lesson begins with a recap of the motivating factors in undertaking such a voyage, leading to a video exploring the circumnavigation and the events, benefits and dangers. Students complete the notes table as they watch. Students then annotate their A3 map, using the hand out to detail what happened at each stage - optional colour-coding re. benefits and negatives at this stage - building a chornological picture of the voyage. Using their map and the hand out students then create a table showing the benefits and dangers of this voyage. Finally, students then assess HOW successful they think the circumnavigation was considering their learning so far.
Slave resistance
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Slave resistance

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Lesson exploring how slaves resisted on plantations. Inference starter, two layers of inference sources linked to utility, card sort categorising passive and active resistance leading to an explanation judgement regarding the most successful forms of resistance.
8145 Hardwick Hall 2025 HE revision workbook
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8145 Hardwick Hall 2025 HE revision workbook

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A workbook that reviews the key content required for the 2025 Historic Environment study on Hardwick Hall. The booklet covers why manor houses were built, who Bess of Hardwick was, typical features of manor houses, how Hardwick Hall was and was not a typical manor house, changes reflected by Hardwick and essay planning.