This lesson looks at the main factors for the Reformation in England. Students create a fact file on Henry VIII. They watch a Horrible Histories clip and jot down the reasons given for the break with Rome before analysing sources, exchanging data. The main task is to write a letter to the BBC to explain what they think of the sketch and how they would improve it. Clear step y step instructions included.

This lesson looks at the key events that led to worsening relations between east and West in the period 1945-46. Students are introduced to the idea that the BBC are creating a documentary about the causes of the Cold War, with 5 key events being examined. They study these and plot their importance on a radar graph before finishing with an annotated timer to explain how the events should be split over a 60 minute documentary based on their significance in contributing to tension between the USA and Soviet Union. This lesson completes unit 1.1. As always there are clear step by step instructions and high-quality differentiated resources.

Students begin by creating a caption for a cartoon of JFK. They then categorise knowledge cards before producing a SWOT analysis for Cuba for Castro in 1959 before he launches his revolution. They use their knowledge of Cuba and fresh evidence cards of the main incidents following the revolution to create an annotated heart beat graph for President Kennedy. This is then used to respond to a series of questions. There is a homework activity on the causes of effects on the Bay of Pigs incident. The lesson concludes with students refining their cartoon captions. As always there are step by step instructions and high quality resources.

Another active student led lesson. This time Students analyse a quote by President Truman. This quote seems to suggest that NATO will make the world a safer place. The students work through role play cards, meeting characters from the Cold War era to determine if their views correspond to that of the US President. Completing a role play response grid they jot down people's views before returning to questioning and then writing a response to Truman's quote. Homework task included. As always there are clear step by step instructions and high-quality resources.

students learn about the causes and consequences of the Soviet invasion of Afghanistan by working their way through a card sort (various activities included e.g. ranking, categorising, etc.) and responding to a series of mini-plenary activities. These activities set them up for an exam style question (structure strips and tips included).

The last lesson in Unit 2. Students determine how the Prague Spring impacted the Cold War and the reputations of USA and the Soviet Union. Students work through a range of activities, such as a card sort, categorising and prioritising activities before producing a newspaper article from either a Soviet or USA point of view (differentiated template included). This sets up the students for an exam style question (structure strips and support included).

A lesson focused on the changes that took place in the Soviet Union under the rule of Gorbachev… Students learn about the problems that existed by 1985 and the solutions to these problems. They use their knowledge to complete a series of tasks which include a narrative account question (exam tips and support included). Clear step by step instructions and differentiated tasks included.

Students analyse a range of Reagan’s actions between the years 1980-89 and complete a range of decision making tasks liked to these actions. Once they have collected sufficient data they begin to create a tension graph based on Reagan’s actions to determine how much influence he had on the Cold War. A range of open-ended follow up questions can be used as discussion pointsand mini-plenaries or written activities to extend and develop your student’s knowledge and engage them in some interesting discussions about Reagan’s actions and whetehr or not they increased or decreased Cold War tensions. An exam style question concludes the lesson (structre strips included). Clear step by step instructions included.

Students learn about the complexities of the Weimar Constitution, it’s structure and it’s strengths and weaknesses. A significant part of this lesson looks at proportional representation and there are tasks on the powerpoint that help students grasp the issues of this system and how it was significant in Germany at this time. The main focus is on students deciding if the Weimar Constitution had more strengths than weaknesses and which of these were most significant. The powerpoint includes a step by step guide.

This lesson looks at the changes made by Hitler after the failed Munich Putsch. Students start by matching a range of Nazi Party changes to the explanations for these changes. Following this they create a graph to show change and continuity and degrees of change/ continuity (based on their opinion). A follow up task cements learning before writing up findings.

This lesson looks at the significance of the Reichstag fire and if the possibility of a Nazi conspiracy could have taken place. Students work through activities, such as sequencing and categorising the events before and after the fire, analysing evidence and making a judgement. As always there are step by step instructions and high-quality differentiated resources

This lesson looks at the key factors that influenced the early development of the Nazi Party and attracted membership in the years 1919-22. Students link evidence cards to factors and then position these on a Nazi membership living graph activity. They use the graph to decide which factors or events were key in the early development of the Nazi Party before creating a mind map. There is plenty of scope for student discussions and the lesson ends with an exam style source inference question. A worksheet attached to the Pearson tetxbook is also included, as well as a Unit 2 key word grid. As always the presentation includes a set by step guide, literacy support, activities and differentiated worksheets.

Students learn about the work of four key individuals who tackled the problems created by the industrial revolution. They learn about one individual in detail, extract key evidence, complete a matrix activity with 3 other students and score their key person based on the evidence given about how well they improved living conditions. After exchanging evidence they then score all 4 individuals before making a judgement as to who was the key individual. The more able students can use this opportunity to develop their GCSE skills and incorporate counterarguments. As always there are high quality resources and step by step instructions

This lesson looks at the key events 1933-34 which led to Hitler’s total control over Germany. Students analyse 5 key events, such as The Night of the Long Knives, rank each event in terms of how extreme Hitler’s actions were before making top trump cards for each event. There is a source based exam question with tips and support. As always clear instructions and fully differentiated high-quality resources easily adapted for all abilities.

This lesson looks at the key factors that enabled the Vietcong to succeed against the US army. Students work through a range of activities, such as categorising and prioritising evidence through a card sort, before creating a newspaper article that outlines the reasons for the USA's withdrawal from Vietnam. Differentiated resources and literacy support included as well as clear step by step instructions.

The first of three lessons on the Munich Putsch. Students are presented with a list of statements which they have to organise into causes, events and outcomes. Following this they place into chronological order to create a story board of the key events and what they consider to be the key outcomes. This will give them an overview of the events before the following lessons examine the Putsch in more detail. A 4 mark exam question to finish.

This lesson looks at the causes of the Depression and its impacts on Germany. Students create a fact file about the Wall Street Crash by extracting information from text and video footage (differentiated on PowerPoint). The main activity looks at some facts/ impacts on Germany which students link to categories and prioritise before wring up their findings in a newspaper report. Fully resourced and differentiated for all abilities.

Students examine cartoon interpretations about the Treaty of Versailles offering their thoughts on the author’s view. The main activity is a newspaper article whereby the use their knowledge from Lesson 2 and Task 1&2 from this lesson to outline why the Treaty was hated and why the German people should be angry with the new government for its part in the peace agreement. A 12 mark exam question concludes the lesson with the students explaining why there was opposition to the Treaty. As always a step by step guide is included as well as high-quality (differentiated resources).

Students assess the main problems that William faced after his success at the Battle of Hastings. Pupils work through a range of decision making tasks before writing up their findings in a letter activity. Clear step by step instructions included.

A worksheet which gives students an overview of the conflict in Vietnam