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Hi all, I am a third year humanities teacher at a large school and college in the North West of England. My main subjects are history in KS3/KS4 and Law and Government and Politics at A-Level. Please feel free to leave a review on any lessons that you choose!

Hi all, I am a third year humanities teacher at a large school and college in the North West of England. My main subjects are history in KS3/KS4 and Law and Government and Politics at A-Level. Please feel free to leave a review on any lessons that you choose!
What were the Short Term Causes of WW1
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What were the Short Term Causes of WW1

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This lesson requires pupils to critically evaluate key world events in the run up to the first world war. Pupils will be asked to assign signifcance to each event and explain how they would lead to the first world war. This lesson can be paired with a lesson focusing on long term causes of WW1, thus creating a complete picture for pupils. All lesson resources can be found within the powerpoint.
How did Britain Recruit its Forces
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How did Britain Recruit its Forces

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This lesson will enable pupils to understand how Britian recruited its forces during WW1. Pupils will be asked to critically evaluate the role played by propoganda and Lord kitchener in creating the Volunteer army and its signifcance on the Battlefields of the first world war. All resources can be found within the powerpoint.
How did Britain Encourage men to join up? (Pal's Battalions)
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How did Britain Encourage men to join up? (Pal's Battalions)

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In this lesson pupils will consider the different ways in which Britain encouraged men to join the military. This lesson focuses primarily on the use of pal’s battalions and the consequences of their use on the western front. Pupils will look at two cases studies to determine whether or not the pal’s battalions were a success or a failure. Finally, pupils will come to a judgement as to whether or not the British government were successful in the aims of building a new army for the first world war.
What happened at the Battle of the Somme
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What happened at the Battle of the Somme

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In this lesson pupils will consider the events of the Battle of the Somme with a particular focus on the events of the first day of the battle on july 1st 1916. Pupils will develop an understanding of the signficance of the battle by considering its events from different perspectives, the different objectives of the battle and why it was deemed necessary in the first place.
WW1 Big Bundle
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WW1 Big Bundle

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This big bundle includes two mini schemes of work focusing on the first world war. The first considers the causes of the war and the nature of warfare on the western front. The second considers the impact of the war on the home front and how it changed the lives of individuals and society as a whole.
How are European Laws Made?
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How are European Laws Made?

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In this lesson pack you will find a fully resourced powerpoint and information pack detailing how the European Union interacts with English law making and its impact on parliamentary sovereignty. This lesson contains foundational knowledge for any pupils studying towards an A-Level in law.
WWII Christmas!
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WWII Christmas!

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This lesson focuses on similarities and differences between christmas during WWII and today. Pupils will be asked to consider why christmas was so different during the war and the significance of propaganda and how it was used to maintain morale during the war.
The execution of Mary, Queen of Scots
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The execution of Mary, Queen of Scots

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In this lesson pupils will be tasked with understanding how and why Mary, Queen of Scots was executed. Pupils will be asked to assess the short and long term significance of the event before completing an assessment based on an 8 mark question. This resource is designed for pupils studying towards a GCSE in history awarded by AQA.
Elizabethan England - Why did the Spanish send an Armada?
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Elizabethan England - Why did the Spanish send an Armada?

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In this lesson pupils will be required to asses why the spanish armada was sent to fight the english. Pupils will interact with various historical sources including the Armada portrait and have the opportunity to refine their source analysis skills. This lesson is perfect for pupils studying towards a GCSE in History awarded by AQA.
Elizabethan England - The Failure of the Spanish Armada
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Elizabethan England - The Failure of the Spanish Armada

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In this lesson pupils will assess how and why the spanish armada was unsuccessful in invading England. Pupils will have the opportunity to practice their chronology skills and evaluate which event caused the Armada’s failure. This lesson is perfect for pupils studying towards a GCSE in History awarded by AQA.
Religious Changes in Elizabethan England
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Religious Changes in Elizabethan England

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This lesson will provide GCSE pupils with an overview of the major threats Elizabeth faced from catholics when she came to the throne. It will also establish foundational knowledge of what changes Elizabeth tried to make to religion when she came to the throne - Act of Supremacy, Act of Uniformity - and how this would cause issues.
Was Elizabethan England a Golden Age?
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Was Elizabethan England a Golden Age?

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In this lesson pupils will evaluate whether or not Elizabethan England should be considered a golden age or not. Pupils will evaluate the historical significance of some of the key developments from the period, including voyages of discovery, social and cultural changes, art and religion. This lesson can be used as part of teaching the Elizabethan England Module of AQA GCSE history.