Cold War; Superpower Relations A-level (Introductory Lesson)
Learning Objectives
To identify and explain the differences between capitalism and communism.
To identify and evaluate causes of rising tensions in the 1920s/1930s.
Introductory lesson for German Depth Study introducing pupils to the basic geography of Europe and Germany, an giving pupils an idea of who Wilhelm II was and his personality traits. Pupils also briefly exaine what makes a country great. Textbook references to SHP Germany textbook (white).
Booklet produced as revision aid for soure skills for GCSE pupils including; primary and secondary sources, types of sources, utility, bias, reliability, sources that agree, sources and own knowledge and source glossary.
iGCSE Edexcel Paper 2: A2 Russia 1905-1924
Learning Objectives
To explain the reasons for introducing War Communism
To assess the impact of War Communism
Powerpoint explores how Marley's records help tell the story of black history from slavery and emancipation to civil rights and contemporary issues such as inequality and insitutionalised racism.
Audio clips inserted into powerpoint but if they fail to play they are Buffalo Soldier, Redemption Song, War and Get Up Stand Up and easily accessible on YouTube.
*Notes section of ppt contains notes/script.
Edexcel International GCSE in History (4HI1) Paper 1 Depth Study 7 - A divided union: civil rights in the USA, 1945–74
Learning Objectives
To independently research a particular example of McCarthyism
To collaboratively produce a handout summarizing your example
Flow chart for use when analysing sources - can be blown up to A3 and used on classroom wall for pupils to refer to or shrunk to A5 for pupils to stick into exercise books.
Lesson examining why the Allies won the war, looking at six major factors; USA, technology, German failure, naval blockade, civil unrest and change of government.
Lesson introducing the concept of diversity for low-ability/SEN pupils using a variety of figures from history who pupils *should* be vaguely familiar with.
Lesson examining UN action and effectiveness through examining case studies of genocide. Only 4 case studies provided - Rwanda, Bosnia, Darfur and Syria - template for making more case study cards is included at end of ppt.
IB History, PAPER ONE, PS3 Move to Global War Scheme of Work (SOW) document
Case Study 1: Japanese Expansion 1931-41
Case Study 2: Italian and German Expansion 1931-41
All corresponding lessons and resources can be found on TES, or are hyperlinked in the document.
iGCSE Edexcel Paper 2: A2 Russia 1905-1924
Learning Objectives
To describe what Russia was like in 1905
To explain why the rule of Tsar Nicholas II faced problems
To analyze the extent of opposition to the Tsarist regime
IB History SL
PAPER 2: World History Topic 12 - The Cold War
Enquiry Question: How did Soviet expansionism contribute to rising tensions?
Learning Objectives
To explain the impact of Soviet expansionism on tensions between East and West
To analyse the “Long Telegram” and its impact on superpower relations
To evaluate the extent to which Soviet expansionism was the root cause of the Cold War
Lesson examining Gallipoli - teacher led lesson. Gallipoli film (last 20 minutes) could be used to emphasise huge losses in conjunction with powerpoints.
Cold War; Superpower Relations A-level (Detente 1969-1979)
Learning Objectives
To examine the factors that pushed both superpowers towards détente
To assess the key features of the main agreements of détente
To examine the ways in which détente was criticised by opponents on both sides
To understand and analyse the role of the factors that brought about the end of détente
IB History SL/HL
Prescribed Subject 4: Rights and Protest (Case Study 1: APARTHEID SOUTH AFRICA 1948–1964)
Enquiry Question: What was the reaction of the government to anti-Apartheid protest?
Learning Objectives
To analyse the significance and impact of the Rivonia Trial
To explain the ideas, actions and impact of Nelson Mandela
IB DP History HL PAPER 3 - History of Europe - Topic 16: The Soviet Union and post-Soviet Russia (1924-2000)
A collection of ‘Summary Notes’ assigned to students as pre-reading throughout the unit, as part of the flipped classroom approach.