Complete lesson that links to Chapter 1.2 of the Edexcel curriculum on The American West, c1835-c1895, Migration and Early Settlement There is no textbook necessary for any of these tasks. This lesson consists of engaging and in-depth student led activities that allows students to investigate the reasons for migration, and the problems associated with both migrating and settling in the West. There are extension tasks for MABLE and a writing frame that shows students how to answer the ‘Explain two consequences’ question. This lesson looks in depth at: -push and pull factors that encouraged migration -the Oregon Trail -Californian Gold Rush -the Donner Party -the Mormon migration -problems associated with settlement There is also a guide for an Explain two consequences type exam question with a model answer to guide students. Any questions or comments please leave a review or email info@theknowledgehouse.co.uk Thank you.

Extensive student led resources that covers Chapter 1.2 of the Edexcel GCSE curriculum on Superpower Relations. This will be suitable for a high-ability year 8 or 9 class. Textbook is NOT necessary, but the lessons are planned to cover the content in the Edexcel curriculum. Covers the impact of Truman Doctrine and Marshall Plan along with the Soviet response in the form of Cominform and Comecon. Also analyses the Berlin Crisis. Detailed worksheet that show how to approach the narrative question (Q2).

Lesson 11 of 12 that links to the English Reformation, beginning with Martin Luther and documenting the changes under the various Tudor monarchs. This lesson examines the reasons for the launch of the Spanish Armada in 1588. Students will look in detail at: the Singeing of the King of Spain’s Beard factors that influenced Philip’s decision There is an exam questions linked to the 12-mark Explain why … question that comes up on: Question 2 on Paper 3 Question 4 on Paper 1 Question 2 on Paper 2 This is part of a series of lessons that aims to encompass the new 9-1 GCSE skills into Key Stage 3. Lessons are colourful and engaging and match the content of the new Exploring History textbook from Pearson, although the textbook is not necessary for any of the tasks. If you have any questions or queries please email info@theknowledgehouse.co.uk.

The seventh in a series of lessons linked to the Edexcel IGCSE curriculum for: A divided union, civil rights in the USA, 1945-74. All lessons are fully resourced and mapped to match exactly with the contents of the official Edexcel IGCSE textbook and specification. Each lesson is accompanied by a YouTube video that explains the topic that is the focus of the lesson. The Knowledge House lessons contain student-friendly requiring students to categorise, assess significance, sort events chronologically, comprehension, solving keyword anagrams, video-related exercises and other engaging tasks that improve students’ knowledge and understanding of second order concepts. There are extension tasks on each resources, including, but not limited to, Edexcel IGCSE exam questions. There are no content-heavy PPTs that encourage regurgitation and rote memorisation. Rather, our focus is on resources created with the learner in mind. Please email info@theknowledgehouse.co.uk if you have any questions or queries. Thank you.

A complete bundle of lessons that examines the role of the Church in the Middle Ages. There are lessons on: Church beliefs the impact of the Church on everyday lives impact of the Church on crime monasteries priests, monks and nuns a detailed series of lessons on the murder of Thomas Becket and the conflict between the Church and state There is an assessment in a GCSE style format with short questions and GCSE style questions for students to be assessed at the end of the course of learning. The assessment covers everything from Term 1 and 2, and will include questions on the Norman conquest. However, the majority of questions are focused on religion in the Middle Ages. The aim of this is to get students to revise topics over a longer period, thereby improving memory