This is a card sort or diamond 9 activity designed to allow students to categorise and prioritise the reasons that Britain and France pursued Appeasement. and why it was supported by the public. Students are then challenged to justify their decision on the most important of the reasons, and givew their own reactions to Appeasement, including the problems that it caused. Categories could include, but not be limited to: Political reasons Economic reasons Military reasons It can be done as a Venn diagram using the second sheet. As an extension, students can answer an exam-style question on Appeasement. (This will require a deeper understanding of Appeasement and its consequences.)

This is a card sort or diamond 9 activity designed to allow students to categorise and prioritise the reasons that Japan invaded Manchuria. Students are then challenged to justify their decision on the most important of the reasons, and give their own reactions to the Japanese invasion of Manchuria, evaluating the key reason and thoughts on the League’s role. Categories could include, but not be limited to: Manchuria (unique location / problems) Japan’s strength League members’ weakness Others It can be done as a Venn diagram using the second sheet.

An interactive decision-making sheet for students to fill in. They place themselves in the position of the League and decide what they would do in each scenario. Information on each scenario is provided, as is space for students to give an explanation of each of their choices. This could be done as a group, paired or individual activity.

This is an activity for GCSE students. They should arrange the events into chronological order - it can be done as a card sort, cut and stick or a numbering exercise. AS an extension they then have a series of questions to answer to explain and justify their thoughts on the Japanese invasion and the lack of adequate response of the League. This is an excellent resource to stimulate debate of the Japanese and the League.

This is a card sort or diamond 9 activity designed to allow students to categorise and prioritise the reasons that the US Government gained control of the Great Plains. Students can use the cards to explain their thoughts on which were more / less important reason for the US Government gaining control of the Great Plains. Categories could include, but not be limited to: Indian weakness US Government policy US Army strength Pioneers / settlers on the Plains As an extension, students can answer an exam-style question on the reasons for the he US Government gaining control of the Great Plains.

his is a card sort or diamond 9 activity designed to allow students to categorise and prioritise the ways that people can influence the local council. Students can use the cards to explain their thoughts on what are more / less effective ways to influence the local council. More able students can make a judgement on how important it is to be able to influence the local council Categories could include, but not be limited to: influencing in person Influencing from a distance Scrutinising council actions As an extension, students can choose a local issue, and prepare a speech or letter to the council to address it.

This is a card sort or diamond 9 activity designed to allow students to categorise and prioritise the reasons why Germans supported Hitler. Students can watch the clip to get a feel for what Hitler felt about other countries compared to Germany. Students can use the cards to explain their thoughts on whether they would have voted for Hitler, and why Hitler wanted the support of these different groups of people Categories could include, but not be limited to: Workers and families Business / farm owners Soldiers Nationalists As an extension, students can choose either to write as a German or foreigner, explaining a one-sided argument of why Hitler gained such support.

This is a card sort or diamond 9 activity designed to allow students to categorise and prioritise the impact of different influences on people’s voting habits. Students can use the cards to explain their thoughts on the better and worse influences on people’s voting habits. More able students can explain whether it is important to vote, and why. Categories could include, but not be limited to: social / family and friends demographics character / personality of those being elected Parties / party policy

This is a card sort or diamond 9 activity designed to allow students to categorise and prioritise the effects of prison. Students can use the cards to explain their thoughts on the importance of positive and negatives of the effects of prison. Categories could include, but not be limited to: job / careers social / family and friends skills character / personality As an extension, students can choose to write a letter of advice to a prisoner, or to make a poster aimed at advising prisoners…

This is a card sort or diamond 9 activity designed to allow students to categorise and prioritise the reasons that the Mormons were successful migrants. Students can use the cards to explain their thoughts on the importance of successes on the journey and on arrival at the Great Salt Lake. Categories could include, but not be limited to: Personality of Brigham Young Organisation Statehood As an extension, students can answer an exam-style question on the reasons for the Mormons’ success.

This is a card sort or diamond 9 activity designed to allow students to categorise and prioritise the reasons that the Plains Indians were considered savage by white Americans. Students can define the word savage and more able students can think of synonyms. Students can use the cards to explain their thoughts on which were more / less important reasons for the Plains Indians being considered savage by white Americans. Categories could include, but not be limited to: Religion Lifestyle Governance As an extension, students can answer an exam-style question on the reasons for the Plains Indians being considered savage by white Americans.

This is a card sort or diamond 9 activity designed to allow students to categorise and prioritise the ways that the Plains Indians were assimilated on reservations. Students can use the cards to explain their thoughts on which were more / less restricting effects of the reservations. More able students can prioritise reasons for the Indians ending up on reservations. Categories could include, but not be limited to: Religion Lifestyle Governance Health / nutrition

This is an activity for GCSE students. They should arrange the events into chronological order - it can be done as a card sort, cut and stick or a numbering exercise. They then have a series of questions to answer to explain and justify their thoughts on the reactions of Hitler and Chamberlain. It finishes with an exam-style question for the new GCSE spec.

This is a card sort or diamond 9 activity designed to allow students to categorise and prioritise reasons for the Medieval regression in medicine. More able students can use the cards to explain their thoughts on the most important reason for the Medieval regression in medicine, and suggest reasons why the period saw some progress in surgery. At the end, they are challenged to make a hypothesis for life expectancy in the period, which can be returned to in a later lesson. Categories could include, but not be limited to: War Communication Religion It could be done as a venn diagram using the second sheet.

This is a card sort or diamond 9 activity designed to allow students to categorise and prioritise reasons for the American entry to WWII. More able students can use the cards to explain their thoughts on the most important reason for the American entry to WWII, and decide how important Pearl Harbour was. Categories could include, but not be limited to: Pearl Harbour and aftermath USA’s desire to help allies Political desire to join the war Nazi aggression It could be done as a venn diagram using the second sheet.

This is a resource for late-KS3 or KS4 students about the different types of government that exist in the world. Students are invited to think of as many types of government thy can as a starter activity, which can be recorded n the worksheet. They must then come up with definitions of the words democratic, undemocratic, and totalitarian. The second half of the worksheet is about matching the different types of government to their definitions, on the information sheet. Students must think of examples, with some provided for lower-ability students. Higher ability students are invited to choose one of two extensions to build on the knowledge gained through the lesson. All answers are on the powerpoint.

The white SHP USA 1919-45 textbook is needed for this activity. It is great for lesson observations. You will need to photocopy the pages about the Red Scare, cut out the three sections, and collate them. Place appropriate numbers of each of three 3 sections around the room, and label each section A-C. Students go into groups of three. They assign themselves a letter A-C. They can fill out about a third of the sheet. When they have done all they are able to, they go back into their original group and share answers. Use the powerpoint to support, and introduce debate on Billy Sunday.

A resource for students to compare and contrast the lives of Hitler and Stalin. I use it as an introduction to sixth form units, or with high-ability year 9s. There are definitions of key words to help with literacy, and information sheets on aspects of the lives of Hitler and Stalin. Students read the information, either displayed around the room or printed off as handouts. They fill in the table of information about each character, and then complete the similarites and differences section.

A card sort and written task on the positive and negative aspects of TNCs. There are two versions of the activities, for higher- and lower-ability students. Students classify the impacts as to whether they are positive and negative. Students then arrange them into categories such as job creation, job loss, effect on richer/poorer countries, money, environment. Students complete a scaffolded written task to describe and explain the best and worst impacts of TNCs. They finish by examining whether a boycott of TNCs such as Nike would have a positive or negative effect. A list of key words is provided on the lower-ability resource.

This is a card sort for students to look at working conditions and explain why they cause problems in LEDCs. Students can explain judgements on the biggest problems. More able students are invited to explain how to overcome these problems to improve working conditions, and what barriers to change exist.