Cold War; Superpower Relations A-level (Sino-Soviet Relations 1949-1976) Learning Objectives To identify the relationship between China and the USSR in 1949 To explain why and how the relationship changed (consolidation, split and confrontation) To assess the significance of ping pong diplomacy and the impact of this on Sino-US relations

Lesson examining who had the stronger army - William or Harold. Lesson examines how wars are fought today and what factors could influence the outcome of the war. Pupils then use these factors to examine who's army was stronger - including picture sources of different soldiers for analysis and evaluation. Plenary = quizbusters.

Summary of the role of the monarch in the UK political system

IB DP HL History of Europe - Topic 18: Post-war Central and Eastern Europe (1945-2000)

IB DP HL History of Europe - Topic 18: Post-war Central and Eastern Europe (1945-2000)

IB DP HL History of Europe - Topic 18: Post-war Central and Eastern Europe (1945-2000)

IB DP HL History of Europe - Topic 18: Post-war Central and Eastern Europe (1945-2000)

IB DP HL History of Europe - Topic 18: Post-war Central and Eastern Europe (1945-2000)

IB DP HL History of Europe - Topic 18: Post-war Central and Eastern Europe (1945-2000)

IB DP HL History of Europe - Topic 18: Post-war Central and Eastern Europe (1945-2000)

Y8 SOW - Unit 1; Why are civil liberties worth protecting? Lesson 5 - What are British values and how can we protect them? *Activities focus on revisiting British values covered in Y7 in context of the issues covered in this unit, includes assessment activity but marking criteria will need to be adapted given it is not NC Levels*

Learning Objectives To describe English foreign policy up to the 15th century To investigate the key areas of Henry’s foreign policy; Relations with France and Brittany Anglo-Spanish relations Burgundy Scotland

Lesson examining what life was like for women and children in Nazi Germany including education in schools, curriculum etc and the expectations for women.

Lesson examining how parliament holds and is held accountable

Learning Objectives To consolidate knowledge of the events leading to the American Revolutionary War To explore the conflicting views of Loyalists and Patriots To evaluate the strengths and weaknesses of different historical interpretations of the causes of the American Revolution

IB DP HL History of Europe - Topic 18: Post-war Central and Eastern Europe (1945-2000)

IB DP HL History of Europe - Topic 18: Post-war Central and Eastern Europe (1945-2000) Lesson 2 - Soviet Domination Lesson Objectives • To explain the motives for Soviet control of Eastern Europe • To analyse the nature of Soviet control through political, economic and foreign policy • To assess the extent of Soviet control in central and Eastern Europe Lesson Activities Populist Writers as Secondary sources: students evaluate the COPVL of the source that describes Soviet Domination as a “plague”. Brief lecture on the geopolitical context of post-World War II Europe. Overview of Soviet aims and strategies in Eastern Europe. Stalin’s Actions in Eastern Europe (video analysis): Watch the video “The Cold War - Stalin’s Actions in Eastern Europe 1945-1948”. Students complete comprehension questions. Self/peer assessment. Discuss key points and take notes on Soviet strategies. Primary Source Analysis: Divide students into small groups and provide each group with primary source documents. Each group analyses their document, focusing on the Soviet approach to establishing control. Groups share their findings with the class. Geographical Analysis (Map Activity): Compare maps of Europe before and after World War II. Identify changes in borders and the establishment of Soviet satellite states. Discuss how these changes reflect Soviet influence. Collaborative Inquiry Case Studies: Assign each group a different Eastern European country (Poland, Hungary, Czechoslovakia, Romania, Bulgaria, East Germany). Research the Soviet policies implemented in their assigned country. Collate findings into collaborative document for review. Class Discussion: Reflect on the similarities and differences in Soviet control across Eastern Europe. Discuss the short-term and long-term effects of Soviet domination. Historiographical Evaluation: Provide students with quotes from historians Tony Judt, Anne Applebaum, and Norman Davies. Discuss how historians’ interpretations of Soviet domination vary and consider student own analysis, how can this be validated and challenged. Examination Questions: Students review potential examination questions and class discuss choices for the examination with reasons and approaches.

IB DP HL History of Europe - Topic 18: Post-war Central and Eastern Europe (1945-2000) Lesson 1 - Central and Eastern Europe in Context Lesson Objectives • To explain the formation and nature of Central and Eastern Europe • To outline the key events and themes of Soviet domination • To consider the broad themes of Central and Eastern European history Lesson Activities Geography of Central and Eastern Europe: Students are presented with a map of Central and Eastern Europe (slide from the provided lesson). They must label key countries (e.g., West Germany, East Germany, Poland, Czechoslovakia, etc.). What is the significance of the different regions and colors on the map? How does geography influence political control? Historical Context and Key Themes: Students read a brief historical summary covering the Soviet occupation and control of Central and Eastern Europe. For each country (East Germany, Bulgaria, Romania, etc.), students summarize the key historical context in one word (e.g., resistance, repression, etc.). Timeline and Chronological Understanding: Students review a timeline of events (1945–2000) and color-code events based on their significance (political, social, economic, international/foreign policy, leadership change). Analyze the pattern and frequency of events. What does the timeline reveal about the Soviet strategies and control in the region? Which types of events (political, social, etc.) dominate?

IB DP HL History of Europe - Topic 18: Post-war Central and Eastern Europe (1945-2000) Lesson 4 - Support and Cooperation, Repression and Protest (1945-68) Lesson Objectives To explain the key aims and actions of communist governments To analyse the impact of domestic policies To evaluate the extent to which communist government had transformed central and Eastern European society

IB DP HL History of Europe - Topic 18: Post-war Central and Eastern Europe (1945-2000) Lesson 3 - Yugoslavia Lesson Objectives To explain the nature of Tito’s rule in Yugoslavia To analyse the differences between Yugoslavia and other satellite states To assess the extent to which Tito’s Yugoslavia posed a challenge to Soviet domination