Lesson introducing the Bill of Rights

Glossary of election terms and definitions for pupils and test that can be used to ensure pupils understand key terms.

Lesson examining the origins of Rome asking pupils to complete a cartoon storyboard of the myth behind the foundation of Rome (Romulus and Remus).

Resources used for a lesson examining different interpretations of the Munich Agreement - developing skills of source analysis

Lesson introducing Native Americans - general overview of geography and climate of the USA and therefore explaining the diversity amongst different Native American tribes.

Lessons examining the War of Independence including causation (why was the war fought) and methods (how was the war fought) and consequences (why did the British lose).

Plenary/revision quiz based on the round in Mock the Week 'If this is the answer what is the question?' - template and theme tune included, simply insert your own questions!

Introducing Judiciary topic and exam prep/requirements

End of topic fact test for constitution topic

Lesson examining Congress - will need to be updated for 114th Congress

Lesson and student project analysing representation in Congress

Lesson examining how HofC and HofL have been reformed in recent years and proposed changes in the future

ICT based lesson exploring how much aid UK gives to other countries - lesson focused around India - although UK has now stopped sending aid to India, students can debate this decision at the end of the lesson, or lesson can be adapted to focus on another aid recipient. Makes use of infographics created by Guardian newspaper.

Lesson examining what an election is through the use of desert island dilemma to introduce different forms of government.

Brexit SOW - new for 2016-17 - 5 lessons focusing on Brexit Lesson 5; What type of Brexit would you negotiate? Learning Outcomes To understand the attitudes of the EU member states to the UK after the Brexit referendum To explain the terms of the Brexit you would negotiate To evaluate whether the exit package you negotiate is fair

Brexit SOW - new for 2016-17 - 5 lessons focusing on Brexit Lesson 4; What type of Brexit does the UK want? Learning Outcomes To understand the terms “hard” and “soft” Brexit To explain the differences between a “hard” and “soft” Brexit To explore alternatives to “hard” and “soft” Brexits

Brexit SOW - new for 2016-17 - 5 lessons focusing on Brexit Lesson 2: What impact has EU membership had on the UK? Learning Outcomes To explain the cost of the UK’s membership of the EU To analyse the advantages and disadvantages of EU membership for the UK To construct an argument as to whether membership of the EU is beneficial to the UK

This lesson examines the legislative process in the UK, including key vocabulary.Pupils are encouraged to independently research a piece(s) of legislation they are interested in to use as contextual examples in exam answers.

Scheme of Work for Congress Topic taught at A2 - Edexcel Unit 4C: Governing the USA

Scheme of Work for Constitution topic taught at A2 for Edexcel Unit 4C; Governing the USA