Designed for low ability KS 3 lesson.

Detailed PPT with activities that deals with the role of militarism in causing WWI.

Lesson that links to chapter 4.4 of the new Edexcel GCSE (9-1) textbook on Medicine through time. Detailed activities and PPT. Textbook is necessary for some of the activities in the book.

This lesson examines both what it means to be a good medieval monarch and the three claimants to the English throne following the death of Edward the Confessor. 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.

Detailed lesson examining everyday life in Anglo-Saxon England from thee perspectives: Life in the village Life in towns Controlling England Students are also introduced to the Anglo-Saxon hierarchy. 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.

Detailed resources that link to Chapter 2.2 of the new Edexcel curriculum on British America. This lesson looks in detail at the following areas: King George's War and its significance; The French and Indian War, causes and consequences; The Treaty of Paris The Royal Proclamation. Theses resources are created to develop independent learning in students and do not rely on slides to give students knowledge. Rather, the resources get students to think about each topic in terms of chronology, significance and causation through carefully crafted tasks. Each lesson comes with at least one exam question and an accompanying writing frame/guide. Please email me on info@theknowledgehouse.co.uk if you have any questions. Thank you.

Detailed lesson examining the War of Independence, 1775-83. These lessons are planned using both the Hodder and Pearson textbook. However, there are detailed resources included and the textbooks are not necessary for any of the activities. This is a very lengthy and complex lesson that will require more than a double lesson to complete all of the activities. The worksheets can be completed as homework activities. Theses resources are created to develop independent learning in students and do not rely on slides to give students knowledge. Rather, the resources get students to think about each topic in terms of chronology, significance and causation through carefully crafted tasks. Each lesson comes with at least one exam question and an accompanying writing frame/guide. Please email me on info@theknowledgehouse.co.uk if you have any questions. Thank you

Detailed lesson that links to Chapter 3.1. 'British and American relations: the stirrings of rebellion, 1765-75'. These lessons are planned using both the Hodder and Pearson textbook. However, there are detailed resources included and the textbooks are not necessary for any of the activities. This is a very lengthy and complex lesson that will require more than a double lesson to complete all of the activities. The worksheets can be completed as homework activities. The lesson looks at the following areas in depth: 1. The Stamp Act 2. The Boston Massacre 3. The Tea Act 4. The Boston Tea Party 5. The Intolerable Acts 6. The First and Second Continental Congresses Theses resources are created to develop independent learning in students and do not rely on slides to give students knowledge. Rather, the resources get students to think about each topic in terms of chronology, significance and causation through carefully crafted tasks. Each lesson comes with at least one exam question and an accompanying writing frame/guide. Please email me on info@theknowledgehouse.co.uk if you have any questions. Thank you.

Complete lesson that links to Chapter 3.3 of the Edexcel curriculum on Anglo-Saxon and Norman England curriculum: The Norman Aristocracy 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: Culture under the Normans Attitudes towards the Anglo-Saxons Language Career and significance of Bishop Odo Any questions or comments please leave a review Thank you.

Lesson 10/12 linking to the new Cambridge specification: Cambridge International AS and A Level History (9489) Each lesson is carefully planned to meet the exacting standards of the new CIE curriculum. Changes from (9389) specification are incorporated. The lesson examines the changes to US foreign policy in the aftermath of the closing of the frontier: Teacher PPT on key events Summary of the Russo-Japanese War Closing of the US frontier Change in US foreign policy Extension activities Exam questions Our resources are fully differentiated and come with engaging, student-led activities with source material, interpretations and exam questions. Please email info@theknowledgehouse.co.uk if you have any questions, queries or comments. Thank you.

Lesson 12/12 linking to the new Cambridge specification: Cambridge International AS and A Level History (9489) Each lesson is carefully planned to meet the exacting standards of the new CIE curriculum. Changes from (9389) specification are incorporated. This lesson focuses on the reasons for the US declaring war on Germany and the US during the war: Teacher PPT on key events Revision activity looking at key individuals throughout the course Reasons for US entering the war USA on the Western Front US intervention in Russia Woodrow Wilson’s Fourteen Points Extension activities Exam questions Our resources are fully differentiated and come with engaging, student-led activities with source material, interpretations and exam questions. Please email info@theknowledgehouse.co.uk if you have any questions, queries or comments. Thank you.

Complete overview of the Norman conquest of Anglo-Saxon England. Excellent for Key Stage 3 or LABLE GCSE students taking Saxon/Norman Edexcel/AQA option. Interactive activities for students to complete. Tasks focus on historical skills needed for GCSE and Key Stage 3, such as: chronology significance causation consequence analysing sources analysing interpretations There are guides to show students how to answer GCSE style-questions, such as: Describe two features. What can you infer? How useful are Sources A and B? Explain one way in which ‘x’ is similar/different to ‘y’. What is the main difference between Interpretation 1 and 2? Excellent for student-led activities in class, homework and revision.

Lesson 9/12 linking to the new Cambridge specification: Cambridge International AS and A Level History (9489) Each lesson is carefully planned to meet the exacting standards of the new CIE curriculum. Changes from (9389) specification are incorporated. This lesson examines Japanese foreign policy in the aftermath of the Russo-Japanese War: Teacher PPT on key events Key terms Russo-Japanese War Japanese foreign policy 1905-14 Japan in the First World War Japanese expansion 1870-1942 map Extension activities Exam question Our resources are fully differentiated and come with engaging, student-led activities with source material, interpretations and exam questions. Please email info@theknowledgehouse.co.uk if you have any questions, queries or comments. Thank you.

Lesson 5 of 10 in a series of lessons that examine the Crusades, from the rise of Islam to the Third Crusade. This lesson examines the events and consequences of the First Crusade. Students will examine: key figures, battles and armies of the First Crusade Information sheet on the First Crusade 8-mark narrative account question In addition, each video comes with a recommended YouTube video unique to this lesson. The video can be seen on the lesson landing page before purchasing. 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.

Lesson 1 of 8 in a series of lessons that links to the origins of the First World War. This lesson examines the Franco-Prussian War. Students will examine: keywords the creation of the German Empire Causes, events and consequences of the war Describe two features writing guide. This is part of a series of lessons that aims to encompass the new 9-1 GCSE and IGCSE skills into Key Stage 3. Lessons are colourful and engaging, include differentiated tasks using a range of methods, such as: matching keywords how to answer questions/structure card-sort chronological tasks videos and crib sheets arranging by significance comprehension and questions If you have any questions or queries please email info@theknowledgehouse.co.uk

Lesson 5 of 8 in a series of lessons that links to the origins of the First World War. This lesson examines the system of alliances that developed from 1879. Students will examine: true or false recap information sheet on the alliances questions and a table to complete based on the information Explain two consequences/effects type exam question with students structure given. This is part of a series of lessons that aims to encompass the new 9-1 GCSE and IGCSE skills into Key Stage 3. Lessons are colourful and engaging, include differentiated tasks using a range of methods, such as: matching keywords how to answer questions/structure card-sort chronological tasks videos and crib sheets arranging by significance comprehension and questions If you have any questions or queries please email info@theknowledgehouse.co.uk

Lesson 3 of 8 in a series of lessons that links to the origins of the First World War. This lesson examines the impact of imperialism on international relations among the great powers. . Students will examine: the British Empire the colonies of the major powers through historical maps tensions engendered by imperialism describe two features exam question. This is part of a series of lessons that aims to encompass the new 9-1 GCSE and IGCSE skills into Key Stage 3. Lessons are colourful and engaging, include differentiated tasks using a range of methods, such as: matching keywords how to answer questions/structure card-sort chronological tasks videos and crib sheets arranging by significance comprehension and questions If you have any questions or queries please email info@theknowledgehouse.co.uk

The first 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. 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.