Independent Research Task for pupils to research key landmark cases and rulings and then present to class. Handout gives brief summary of each case. Quiz can be used as a plenary/independent homework task.

Learning Objectives To define taxation To describe how taxation works in the UK To examine UK budget and tax priorities

Cold War; Superpower Relations A-level (Post-Stalin Thaw 1953-1962) Learning Objectives To explain the process of the De-Stalinisation To investigate how and why the policy of peaceful coexistence developed To assess the significance of the achievements of the “thaw” and the impact it had on superpower relations

Guidance for comprehension based exam questions, including source comparison

Brief introduction to US history and the historical origins of the US constitution

Lesson examining the use of judicial power by the US SC and how this may impact civil liberties

Powerpoint and supporting materials for lesson examining the variety of sources that make up the UK constitution

Card Sort and Glossary sheet for Y12 pupils introducing them to political vocabulary - works well as a group activity when vocab is seen for the first time.

Lesson introducing the US Constitution - students should have their own copy of the constitution to refer to throughout the study of US government (most textbooks have a copy in the back, but a paper copy is good for annotating and highlighting throughout the course)

Powerpoint and handout for lesson examining the democracy and sovereignty enshrined in the UK constitution

Lesson examining the role of the federal bureaucracy in supporting the president in his roles.

Y8 SOW - Unit 3; How are we kept safe? Lesson 3 - How are young people stereotyped? Learning Objectives To understand why there are 'stereotypes' of young people To identify and discuss factors that can lead to negative stereotyping of young people To understand that fear of crime is more prevalent than crime itself, and that this can have serious consequences for many people

Learning Objectives: To explain the concept of fairness in a community To analyse the advantages and disadvantages of different forms of government To make a judgement on which form of government is most effective Students complete desert island dilemma starter to frame their understanding of fairness.

IB History SL/HL Paper 2; Authoritarian States Recommended textbook: Access to History for the IB Diploma: Authoritarian states Second Edition (Michael Lynch) Learning Objective To construct a hypothesis to explain why dictatorships flourished in the 20th century

Lesson examining the roles, functions and significance of the US cabinet and Executive Office of the President. *May need to be updated to keep up to date with cabinet changes!*

Lesson examining the flexibility of the constitution - how and why has the constitution managed to survive? How flexible is it? Encouraging pupils to make a thorough assessment of how the constitution works in practice.

Lesson examining different aspects of the Roman Army and why it was such an effective fighting machine.

Lesson examining how parliament holds and is held accountable

Used as revision/recap lesson

iGCSE Edexcel History (Specification code: 4HI1) Paper 1: Depth Studies [Germany: development of dictatorship, 1918–45] Learning Outcomes To analyse the successes and failures of the Weimar government To evaluate the role of Stresemann in this recovery