Lesson examining the relationship between the federal government and state governments, accompanied by a handout pupils can make more detailed notes using)
Resources for pupils to write a 45 mark essay examining Obama's presidency drawing on all aspects of the topic they have covered including powers, relationship with Congress, popularity, limitations on powers etc.
Resources developed for New A-level OCR Unit 1; Lancastrians, Yorkists and Henry VII 1445-1509
Unit 4; How successful was Edward in restoring the power of the monarchy?
Lesson 2; How did Edward establish control?
Learning Objectives
To describe and explain key events of Edward’s second reign
To examine the re-establishment of royal control in the provinces
To examine the roles of Gloucester and Clarence
Learning Objectives
To describe the minor risings of Lovell and the Stafford brothers, 1486.
To explain the role of Lambert Simnel and analyse the nature of the threat to Henry VII
To evaluate the significance of the Simnel affair.
Learning Objectives
To identify the services provided by local councils
To identify the services provided by voluntary organisations
To take part in a Mock Cabinet exercise to make cuts to local services
Learning Objectives
To explore what forms identity theft can take.
To assess ways in which to keep my identity safe and if there is enough help available for victims of identity theft.
Learning Objectives
To research 3 terror attacks.
To explain about each terror attack
The motivations of the attackers
The methods of the attackers
The impact of the attack
To identify similarities and differences between the attacks.
*Marking criteria will need to be amended to reflect individual school's assessment framework*
Learning Objectives
To explain the role of Perkin Warbeck
To analyse the nature of the threat (domestic and foreign support, including France, Burgundy, the Empire and Scotland: the failure of the rebellion, 1495-7: the execution of Warbeck and Warwick, 1499.)
To evaluate the significance of the Warbeck affair.
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
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
*NEW AQA GCSE - Thematic Unit - Power and the People*
Learning Objectives
To list the demands of the pilgrims in 1536
To explain the causes of the Pilgrimage of Grace
To compare and contrast the rebellion with the Peasants’ Revolt.
*NEW AQA GCSE - Thematic Unit - Power and the People*
Cover lesson using some edited/adapted hard copies of the National Archives excellent online lesson which is available here:
http://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/education/medieval/magna-carta/index.php?page=chapter/5
*NEW AQA GCSE* - Thematic Unit - Power and the People
Learning Objectives
To describe the end of the Pilgrimage of Grace
To explain the impact of the rebellion
To analyse the role Cromwell played in key events
Cold War; Superpower Relations A-level (Diplomatic Breakdown 1944-1950)
Learning Objectives
To identify and summarise the stages in the process of diplomatic breakdown in the period 1945-1950
To investigate the outcome and effects of the breakdown of diplomatic relations
To assess the significance of confrontations and ‘turning points’ in this period
Cold War; Superpower Relations A-level (Controversy; Why did the Cold War emerge?)
Learning Objectives
Why did the Cold War emerge?
To consider the different interpretations of the role the USA played in the development of the Cold War
To examine the differing views of Stalin’s foreign policy and its role in shaping events during the development of the Cold War
To assess and evaluate historical interpretations on the causes of the Cold War
To examine the historical debates that exist over the key confrontations between the superpowers during this period: the Iron Curtain speech; the Truman Doctrine; the Berlin Blockade
Cold War; Superpower Relations A-level (Diplomatic Breakdown 1944-1950)
Learning Objectives
To identify and summarise the stages in the process of diplomatic breakdown in the period 1945-1950
To investigate the outcome and effects of the breakdown of diplomatic relations
To assess the significance of confrontations and ‘turning points’ in this period