Component 1: UK Politics - referendums Detailed lesson on referendums in the UK. This lesson comprises: - a comparison of representative democracy and referendums - a list of UK referendums since 1973 and an accompanying PPT - how we use referendums in the UK - local and national - a comparison of the advantages and disadvantages of referendums - a 30 mark source based exam question on referendums written in Edexcel format. Numerous activities and case studies to engage students and give a thorough understanding with extension activities and questions for MABLE. The Knowledge House produce outstanding lessons for the new A-level politics specification by using content from the three approved textbooks from Hodder and Edexcel. However, you will not need the textbooks for these lessons. Please email info@theknowledgehouse.co.uk if you have any questions, queries or comments.

Would suit a GCSE or AS level lesson introducing political ideologies. This is a very basic lesson that outlines the main ideas of conservatism, liberalism and socialism, with one main thinker from each ideology. Students then investigate the ideological stance of three mainstream politicians.

Comprehensive examination of the increasingly complex and interdependent world in which we are living. This is the second in a series of lessons from The Knowledge House that links to Chapter 2 of the new Edexcel specification on Global Politics - The state and globalisation. This lesson examines the issues raised by globalisation and the extent to which the international community meets these needs. The lesson focuses on: poverty human rights conflict environmentalism. This is an extremely important lesson within the Global Politics specification, as it raises the question as to whether the nation-state or the international community is best placed to meet the demands of an increasingly globalised world, highlighting the realist v liberal debate. This is done in an engaging and student-friendly manner, with interactive worksheets and an accompanying PPT that guides both teacher and student through the content. Please email info@theknowledgehouse.co.uk if you have any questions or queries about these resources.

Comprehensive examination of attempts at economic global governance in the post-war period. This is the third and final in a series of lessons from The Knowledge House that links to Chapter 4 of the new Edexcel specification on Global Politics - Global governance - economic. This lesson examines the role of IGOs and nation-states in reducing poverty in a globalised world. This is a thorough lesson that investigates Absolute and relative poverty Different types of poverty Ideological approaches Economic growth and different measures of poverty and development Causes of poverty Washington Consensus There is also an introductory video to dependency theory and world systems theory This lesson equips students to be able to answer essay-style questions on this topic for the A-level global politics examination. This is done in an engaging and student-friendly manner, with interactive worksheets and an accompanying PPT that guides both teacher and student through the content. Please email info@theknowledgehouse.co.uk if you have any questions or queries about these resources.

Lesson 2 in our series on global politics for Component 3 of the new A-level specification. Links specifically to realism as a theory in global politics. There are numerous interactive worksheets that provide an exciting method for students to approach this topic, covering: anarchical world in action the billiard ball model polarities in global politics case studies on Russia, the US and China. Please email info@theknowledgehouse.co.uk if you have any questions or queries. Thank you. The Knowledge House

Comprehensive examination of the different types of global power. This is the first in a series of four lessons from The Knowledge House that links to Chapter 7 of the new Edexcel specification on Global Politics - Global governance - power and developments. This lesson examines: the role of the BRIC countries a comparison between liberal and realist approaches different types of global powers (great-, emerging- and superpowers) theories of global power. There is also a comprehensive key-term sheet that introduces students to all new terminology. This is done in an engaging and student-friendly manner, with interactive worksheets and an accompanying PPT that guides both teacher and student through the content. Please email info@theknowledgehouse.co.uk if you have any questions or queries about these resources.

Component 1: UK Politics - Democracy and Participation Detailed lesson on the current systems of representative and direct democracy in the UK. The lesson also looks at participation in politics and whether there is a democratic deficit in the UK. This lesson has been planned for the new Edexcel specification. It includes an exam guide on how to answer questions in the A-Level exam, case studies that link to the content and activities that encourages student-led learning. There is a flipped learning task on the franchise, it’s history and whether it should be extended to 16 year old’s. The Knowledge House produce outstanding lessons for the new specification by using content from the three approved textbooks from Hodder and Edexcel. However, you will not need the textbooks for these lessons.

Lesson linked to the role opinion polls and the media play inn British politics. This lesson is specifically planned to link to the content requirements of the new Edexcel A-level politics specification. There are numerous worksheets to allow students the opportunity to explore the role of the media and opinion polls in UK politics. There is also an exam question on voting behaviour. We hope you enjoyed this resource. Please email info@theknowledgehouse.co.uk if you have any questions or queries. Thank you.

Component 1: UK Politics - Democracy and Participation Detailed lesson on human rights in the UK. Numerous activities that looks at all aspects of human rights, including the ECHR, Human Rights Act, Freedom of Information Act and Equality Act. There is an A-level Section A Question 2 essay question on who better protects rights in the UK, parliament or the judiciary? This lesson has been planned for the new Edexcel specification. It includes case studies that link to the content and activities that encourages student-led learning. This lesson has been planned for the new Edexcel specification. It includes case studies that link to the content and activities that encourages student-led learning. The Knowledge House produce outstanding lessons for the new A-level politics specification by using content from the three approved textbooks from Hodder and Edexcel. However, you will not need the textbooks for these lessons. Please email info@theknowledgehouse.co.uk if you have any questions, queries or comments.

Component 1: UK Politics - Electoral systems Detailed lesson on the first past the post system and how it operates in the UK. Numerous activities and case studies to engage students and give a thorough understanding. The Knowledge House produce outstanding lessons for the new A-level politics specification by using content from the three approved textbooks from Hodder and Edexcel. However, you will not need the textbooks for these lessons. Please email info@theknowledgehouse.co.uk if you have any questions, queries or comments.

Component 1: UK Politics - Democracy and Participation Detailed lesson on pressure groups and other influences on the decision-making process, including think-tanks, corporations and lobbyists. Numerous activities that looks at all aspects of pressure groups, including methods, insider/outsider, reasons for success/failure and several case studies. There is an A-level Section A Question 1 source question on pressure groups. This lesson has been planned for the new Edexcel specification. It includes case studies that link to the content and activities that encourages student-led learning. The Knowledge House produce outstanding lessons for the new A-level politics specification by using content from the three approved textbooks from Hodder and Edexcel. However, you will not need the textbooks for these lessons. Please email info@theknowledgehouse.co.uk if you have any questions, queries or comments.

Second in a series of lessons examining the PM and cabinet in the UK Government. The Knowledge House make detailed and student-led lessons that aim to reduce the workload of teachers and increase student independence by having worksheets linked to the Edexcel specification. This lesson examines the powers of the M and cabinet, with a detailed look at the conventions of individual ministerial responsibility and collective ministerial responsibility. Please email info@theknowledgehouse.co.uk if you have any questions or queries.

Up to date and in-depth examination of the core executive in UK Government. Part of a series of detailed lessons linked to the new Edexcel specification on UK Politics. Numerous student-led activities in the form of interactive worksheets that can be used in students folders to create an excellent revision tool after the lesson. This lesson looks at the make-up of the executive within UK Government and the role it performs within the British political system. Please email info@theknowledgehouse.co.uk if you have any questions or queries regarding these resources.

Comprehensive examination of attempts at political global governance in the post-war period. This is the third in a series of lessons from The Knowledge House that links to Chapter 3 of the new Edexcel specification on Global Politics - Global governance - political. This lesson examines the effectiveness of the UN, taking the following factors into account: the nature of global polarity state sovereignty UN Security Council various peacekeeping operations. This is done in an engaging and student-friendly manner, with interactive worksheets and an accompanying PPT that guides both teacher and student through the content. Please email info@theknowledgehouse.co.uk if you have any questions or queries about these resources.

Links to both Edexcel and AQA specification - Component 2: UK Government and Optional Political Ideas Complete pack that looks at the role of nationalism as a political ideology. This is a detailed lesson pack that examines: -history of nationalism -core values of nationalism -different strands of nationalism -tensions within nationalism. This is planned using both the Hodder and Edexcel textbooks. However, neither textbook is necessary for these tasks. Engaging, instructive and student-led resources that gives a comprehensive understanding of nationalism. Email info@theknowledgehouse.co.uk with any questions, queries or comments. Thank you.

Detailed PPT that covers all the main aspects of liberalism. There are no activities, this is just an informative PPT that covers all the values and forms of liberalism along with the main thinkers associated with these ideologies. Would suit Edexcel or AQA specifications for Government and Politics.