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GCSE History for Edexcel
How strong was England in 1066?
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How strong was England in 1066?

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The first lesson in the Norman Conquest Unit of Work. This lesson includes a decision making and ranking activity which helps the students determine how strong (or weak) England was in 1060. The lessons lends itself to lots of student discussion and opportunities to develop literacy skills through a written report for William Duke of Normandy. As always there are clear instructions and differentiated activities.
First World War: 'How did the British soldiers feel after the Christmas truce in 1914?'
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First World War: 'How did the British soldiers feel after the Christmas truce in 1914?'

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First World War lesson on the Christmas Truce in 1914. The students analyse a range of sources (posters, letter extracts and film footage) to collect evidence on British attitudes towards the German people. The main task is a letter writing activity where the students need to explain how and why their feelings towards war and the enemy has changed. Literacy support and differentiated materials included as well as clear step by step instructions
Nazi Germany & the Rise of a Dictatorship: Lesson 5  What was the Munich Putsch and why did it fail?
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Nazi Germany & the Rise of a Dictatorship: Lesson 5 What was the Munich Putsch and why did it fail?

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A comprehensive lesson on the Munich Putsch. Students work through a range of student-led activities, such as creating a fact file, sequencing and organising information, analysing sources and completing an extended response task which develops GCSE skills. As always there are clear instructions, and high-quality differentiated resources. This lesson should ideally be taught over two lessons.
Edexcel GCSE Crime and Punishment: L8 Why did religious crimes become more of a problem after 1500?
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Edexcel GCSE Crime and Punishment: L8 Why did religious crimes become more of a problem after 1500?

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The first lesson of the second unit of the Edexcel 9-1 crime and punishment specification. This lesson looks at the changing definitions of crime, c1500-c1700. A step by step guide to the lesson which examines the religious changes during Tudor England and its affects on crime and punishment. Several tasks linked to the new crimes that came into place following religious changes 1500-1700, such as heresy and treason. Students will determine which monarch made the most changes to crime and punishment during the period whilst learning about the religious changes that led to new crimes
Edexcel GCSE 9-1 History Crime and Punishment: Lesson 17 The Tolpuddle Martyrs
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Edexcel GCSE 9-1 History Crime and Punishment: Lesson 17 The Tolpuddle Martyrs

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What does the case of the Tolpuddle Martyrs tell us about crime and punishment in the early 19th century? The Tolpuddle Martyrs lesson requires students to complete a worksheet based on a video clip about the event which forms the case study for the period. There is an information sheet which includes the necessary information for the spec. Students use and information sheet to add additional knowledge before analysing the event to determine its importance in the history of crime and punishment.
Edexcel GCSE History 9-1 Crime Punishment: Lesson 25 How did 20th century crime change?
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Edexcel GCSE History 9-1 Crime Punishment: Lesson 25 How did 20th century crime change?

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The first lesson for the last unit (C1900-present: crime, punishment and law enforcement in recent times). An easy to follow lesson which introduces students to a range of crimes (some new and some old but carried out using new methods). Students are issued with one crime which they use to make a teaching poster. They then teach other students about their crime. Plenty of opportunity for discussion e.g. which factors have influenced present day crime the most etc. There is a table to complete for 12 crimes before an exam style question.
Edexcel GCSE 9-1 Crime Punishment:  Lesson 19  Why were public executions stopped in 1868?
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Edexcel GCSE 9-1 Crime Punishment: Lesson 19 Why were public executions stopped in 1868?

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A lesson on the key factors that led to the end of public executions in 1868. Students anaylse an image of a public execution and complete a was sheet with four different activities. Following this they extract key factors from a worksheet and determine which factors they feel were most significant in ending public executions through a table activity which they use to create a mind map. There is a source based question to develop skills and deploy knowledge before resounding to an exam style question (literacy support included). This lesson comes as part of the Unit 3 Crime and Punishment c1700-c.1900 Bundle which can be found through my shop https://www.tes.com/teaching-resources/shop/planmylesson
Edexcel 9-1 Nazi Germany.  L5 Why was the Wiemar Constitution so fragile?
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Edexcel 9-1 Nazi Germany. L5 Why was the Wiemar Constitution so fragile?

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A lesson that looks at some of the challenges faced by the Weimar Republic between 1919-1923. Students need to build a tower out of lollipop sticks and blue-tack. However, there are rules to this game which makes the game quite tricky. Students use teamwork to build this tower, whilst developing their knowledge of the problems faced by the new government. Follow up questions ensure students reflect on the lesson and the game. Resources needed: Lollipop sticks (around 30 for each group) and blue tack.
Edexcel GCSE 9-1 Weimar & Nazi Germany, 1918-1939: Lesson 13:  Who was Adolf Hitler?
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Edexcel GCSE 9-1 Weimar & Nazi Germany, 1918-1939: Lesson 13: Who was Adolf Hitler?

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A creative and engaging lesson that introduces students to Hitler and the key events from his early life. Students extract information to create a timeline of key events (extension tasks ask the students to consider the importance of these events), label key stages of his life and . create a front cover for a book about Hitler’s life. They annotate this to explain the relevance of their chosen illustrations and the plenary requires them to write a blurb to advertise the book. Student led and teacher friendly.
Edexcel GCSE  9-1 Weimar Nazi Germany. L1 What was Germany like after the First World War?
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Edexcel GCSE 9-1 Weimar Nazi Germany. L1 What was Germany like after the First World War?

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The first lesson for the Weimar and Nazi Germany unit, Edexcel (9-1) specification. Students start by completing a citizenship questionnaire to get them thinking about the Big Picture and key themes in Nazi Germany. The focus on the lesson is Germany post WW1 and the problems faced by the government. Students work through several activities, such as card sorts, ranking/ prioritising information, learning about the birth of the Weimar Republic before applying their knowledge to produce a written report into the problems faced by the government in 1918. There is a Paper 3, Section A: Question 1 exam question to attempt (markscheme included), as well as a key word grid for the unit and a question type table for the entire unit.
Edexcel GCSE  Crime Punishment Lesson 21: How had policing developed by the end of the 19th Century?
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Edexcel GCSE Crime Punishment Lesson 21: How had policing developed by the end of the 19th Century?

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An easy to follow lesson on the development of law enforcement 1700-1900. Students are introduced to some mug shots (use of technology) and have to match criminals to their crime. The main task is creating a detailed timeline to show the key developments to law enforcement for the period ( a success criteria, key questions and headings are given on the powerpoint). Following this students will need to create a cartoon strip to show how policing has changed since 1700 (town watchmen etc). The plenary looks at the changing role of local communities throughout the whole period of study. This lesson is great preparation for a Q6 practice. Pearson textbook pages 88-91 are needed for the timeline info. All the activities come as part of a work book
Edexcel GCSE 9-1 Crime & Punishment: Lesson 27 How did Punishment change in the 20th Century?
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Edexcel GCSE 9-1 Crime & Punishment: Lesson 27 How did Punishment change in the 20th Century?

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A lesson on the changes to the death penalty in the 20th century. Students analyse the laws/ changes and assess the reasons for these changes in law, which they attempt to attribute to a factor e.g. individuals. They must also decide which factors are most important and respond to an exam style question. They use the factor cards to complete a living timeline on the changes to capital punishment during the period of study. There is also an activity which looks at 3 controversial executions in this time period and the significance of these.
Edexcel 9-1 GCSE Weimar  Nazi Germany. L7 Why were there economic problems 1919-23?
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Edexcel 9-1 GCSE Weimar Nazi Germany. L7 Why were there economic problems 1919-23?

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A double lesson that focuses on the economic problems 1919-23, the causes and consequences. A range of student led activities, such as a card sort, sequencing exercise, creating flow charts and analysing sources to determine the causes and effects of the economic crisis in 1923. The second part of this lesson sets students up for an 8 mark source based exam question (mark scheme and preparation activities included).
Edexcel GCSE 9-1 Weimar and Nazi Germany 1918-1939: Lesson 16 Why did the Munich Putsch fail?
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Edexcel GCSE 9-1 Weimar and Nazi Germany 1918-1939: Lesson 16 Why did the Munich Putsch fail?

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A lesson that looks at the key factors behind the failure of the Munich Putsch. Students review a text to create a mini fact file of events (differentiated). They are then introduced to a clip from the Rise of Evil directed by Christian Duguay. Whilst watching the clip they need to jot down the reasons given in the clip for the Putsch’s failure. Following this they each have a source which explains a reason why the Putsch failed. they need to match this to a card (placed on classroom wall). They complete a matrix for their source before exchanging evidence with other students. The main task requires the students to write a letter to the director of the film to explain what they agree with and how the sketch could be developed. Exam question included for homework (12 mark explain question). Fully resourced with high-quality differentiated worksheets and clear instructions throughout