*The year is 1918, a brand new Germany has risen! But what does it look like? Who governs this new Weimar Republic and how strong is this new democracy? * Use this lesson to give initial context of the Weimar Republic. Looking at the set up of the government, considering strengths and weaknesses whilst students construct a constitution of the republic. Resources included. Lesson 01/25

The terrible times are over right? Well maybe, as this intro to the Golden Years will show. Under the watch of Gustav Stresemann Germany is on the rise. Use this lesson to explain his strategies, through a thematic investigation with a concluding significance task. Lesson 8/25

Establish the causes and consequences of Wolsey’s ill-fated forced loan of 1525. Determine the conditions that led Wolsey to feel this was doable, and then focus on the aftermath. How did this effect the relationship of Henry and Wolsey and ultimately - how did this begin the chain of events to his fall? Lesson 05/15

Henry’s divorces are legendary. Jeremy Kyle could fill a whole series with this fella… but, why did it happen really? Use this lesson to end the debate. Show your students why Henry ‘needed’ and justified his decision to divorce Catherine of Aragon. Finally determine why it didnt quite go right. Lesson 06/15

Wolsey was once the Alter Rex… no more. Trace his cataclysmic fall from grace in this fully resourced lesson. Lesson 07/15

What does a lamb have to do with peace treaties? Use this lesson to explain the decisions and consequences of the Paris Peace Conference 1919. Fully resourced lesson to support teaching of Edexcel Weimar & Nazi Germany. Lesson 2/25

Okay, so its stretch to say this just covers the early party… but who doesn’t like to kill a few birds with one stone (figuratively… obvs). Here you will a find a lesson that does just that, a focus on the who’s who of early Nazi politics as well as, a look into the 25 Point Plan and other key elements. Included are all resources, including a Nazi Party Manifesto to complete. Lesson 5/25

Ever wanted to talk like a Tudor? Concerned your students will find it hard to differentiate between thou and thy? Well… here is the lesson for you - an introduction to the style of speech in Shakespeare’s age complete with an plenary task to truly get your ruff on for. Lesson 02 in sequence of lessons. Designed to focus on use of language, understanding specific terms and using these effectively in reading to allow for easier understanding of the play you choose to read.

Its time to start reading - where better to start than Act 1. Use this powerpoint to guide you through the opening Act of this tragedy. Begin with an interpretation task and then jump headlong into the reading (making use of the script resource). Once finished, focus on comprehension through the plenary tasks. Top tip - make use of the lighting effects on youtube, coupled with the image slides to really bring the play to life - your students will love it! Lesson 04 of scheme

Context is crucial - and aren’t witches a wonderful way to do it. Through this lesson you will explore the context of the Stuart age and the links between Macbeth and King James I & VI. You’re students will begin to understand the importance of this inclusion, and the examine the methodology behind such a choice. Plenty of scope for Creative Writing and Reading assessment tasks within this lesson. Lesson 05 in scheme.

The 1500’s is a confusing world. Europe seems to make less sense than it does now, and theres more treaties than I’ve written SP in the margins of books… but luckily this lesson makes it easy! Establish Wolsey’s aims, get to grips with the geo-politics and analyse the successes and failings of the Cardinal abroad Lesson 04/15

I use this to begin the study of this course. Lesson focus is to understand the key themes presented by the set text and to establish what notes will need to be taken in the corresponding booklet. Focus also given to styles of questions presented in exam.

Combine the twin threats of French invasion and economic collapse into one lesson - although it may take you two. Fully resourced lesson focusing on the cause and effects of the French invasion of the Ruhr (wit source inference), continuing into the events of hyperinflation on German society - real dodgy old-school Youtube videos included! Lesson 6/25

Part 2 of 2. Now you’ve explored the narrative, its time to establish the factors. How did Hitler manage it? How did he successfully become the Fuhrer? Lesson 12/24

From camps to ghettos, laws to violence and the Untermensch. Use this fully resourced lesson to explore Nazi polices to minorities and how this crime against humanity first developed… 18/24

The original BREXIT back in 1536… that’s a story to tell right? Use this fully resourced lesson to explore the personal and wider causes behind the Break with Rome and begin to consider the consequences., Lesson 10/15

The new republic is not safe, the Spartacists are coming! Use this third lesson in the series to explain the events of the German Revolution and Spartacist Uprising. Don’t forget to use the threatometre to ensure thematic links and significance are inferred between this and the Kapp Putsch. Lesson 3/25

Print every student a copy, and use this to record all the key data for the 20 rebellions they will encounter on this A2 journey. Booklet is divided into five sections, relating to each monarch with space to record the causes, nature, regularity, size, responses of government and more. Each monarch features a summary page to highlight key details of the reign and notes sections are further provided. Designed to be used either in conjuncture with my own chronological PPT or the thematic Textbook.

Booklet revision bundle Weimar and Nazi Germany - Knowledge and Exam Skills (Edexcel) Two booklets separated into Weimar and Nazi Germany. Each contains pages of key knowledge for revision to allow completion of additional tasks. Rear of the book contains exam questions with guidance and model answers covering all question styles of Edexcel to allow for comprehensive revision of topics and exam skills.