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Edexcal 9-1 Crime and punishment through time, c1000-present:  Tarsia revision activity
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Edexcal 9-1 Crime and punishment through time, c1000-present: Tarsia revision activity

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This Tarsia puzzle covers the theme of crime and punishment through time, c1000 – present. The Tarsia puzzle requires students to match up sides of triangles to form a hexagonal shape (as shown on the presentation). These are really useful for revision purposes. The activity takes around 15 minutes and can be used as a starter or a plenary. This resource includes all necessary materials. Instructions included on the PowerPoint.
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
The Tudors: 'Why did Henry VIII break away from Rome?'
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The Tudors: 'Why did Henry VIII break away from Rome?'

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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.
Edexcel 9-1 Nazi Germany: L14 What was the most important factor in Nazi Party development, 1919-22?
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Edexcel 9-1 Nazi Germany: L14 What was the most important factor in Nazi Party development, 1919-22?

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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.
Edexcel GCSE 9-1 Weimar & Nazi Germany: L22 Why did people vote for the Nazi Party?
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Edexcel GCSE 9-1 Weimar & Nazi Germany: L22 Why did people vote for the Nazi Party?

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This lesson examines the key factors that led to an increase in Nazi popularity between 1929-33. Students begin by analysing a graph of Nazi voting figures (they have to describe the trend, give a fact and discuss possible reasons for the trend). They are introduced to knowledge cards which they have to separate into 4 categories (some are suggested for less able). They use these cards to respond to a series of student led activities and tasks before attempting a Paper 3 exam question. A step by step guide and all resources included as well as information sheets.
The Cold War:  'Why did the US army lose to the Viet Cong?'
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The Cold War: 'Why did the US army lose to the Viet Cong?'

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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 Cold War:  'Why did the US lose to the Vietcong?'
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The Cold War: 'Why did the US lose to the Vietcong?'

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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 Industrial Revolution. L5 'What was it like working in a factory?'
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The Industrial Revolution. L5 'What was it like working in a factory?'

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This lesson examines the role that children played in the factories during the industrial revolution. Through analysing a video clip and a range of sources students develop knowledge of the different roles played by children and the conditions that faced. Once the class have collected data they use this to produce an article about conditions in the factories and what steps could be take to improve these conditions. A step by step guide and differentiated resources are included.
The Cold War:  'Why did people oppose the war in Vietnam?'
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The Cold War: 'Why did people oppose the war in Vietnam?'

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Students learn about the key factors that led to the opposition to the war in Vietnam. Activities include a card sort (categorising and prioritising), writing a letter to the President Johnson setting out student views to the war and an interview activity task whereby they respond to how a rang of people would have felt about the war. As always there are clear step by step instructions and differentiated resources.
Edexcel GCSE 9-1 Weimar & Nazi Germany: L31 How much control did the Nazis have over religion?
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Edexcel GCSE 9-1 Weimar & Nazi Germany: L31 How much control did the Nazis have over religion?

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Students are introduced to a range of cards about how the Nazis affected religion. They use these cards to create a continuum line to show how far the Nazis suppressed religion. They use their completed continuum line to respond to questions. They follow this up by analysing photographs which they have to decide if they are real or fake and give an explanation for their decision. A series of questions end the lesson before making a class judgement. As always there are clear instructions, differentiated activities and plenty of scope for discussions and student-led activities.
Edexcel GCSE 9-1 Weimar & Nazi Germany: L12 How much progress was made in Weimar society?
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Edexcel GCSE 9-1 Weimar & Nazi Germany: L12 How much progress was made in Weimar society?

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This lesson looks at the changes in society 1924-29. Students collect evidence to support a range of statements before responding to a how far statement. Homework task looks at a Section A Q1 type exam question that links to unit 2. The worksheets included require access to the Pearson textbook (or any textbook that has info on the societal changes in Weimar Germany). As always there is a step by step lesson guide and differentiated resources.
The Norman Conquest Unit of Work
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The Norman Conquest Unit of Work

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This Bundle includes 10 fully resourced lessons for the Norman Conquest and the Battle of Hastings Unit of Work. Each lesson includes a step by step guide, resources, literacy support and a range of activities designed to engage and develop critical thinkers and independent learners. An assessment linked to the new GCSE spec is included.
The Cold War:  Lesson 7 'Why did people oppose the war in Vietnam?'
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The Cold War: Lesson 7 'Why did people oppose the war in Vietnam?'

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Students learn about the key factors that led to the opposition to the war in Vietnam. Activities include a card sort (categorising and prioritising), writing a letter to the President Johnson setting out student views to the war and an interview activity task whereby they respond to how a rang of people would have felt about the war. As always there are clear step by step instructions and differentiated resources.
The Vietnam War
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The Vietnam War

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A sequence of 3 fully resourced lessons which looks at various aspects of the war in Vietnam. Each lesson includes a powerpoint with step by step instructions and a range of activities, differentiated worksheets and tasks.
Edexcel GCSE 9-1 Crime Punishment:Lesson 23 How did prisons develop in the 19th century?
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Edexcel GCSE 9-1 Crime Punishment:Lesson 23 How did prisons develop in the 19th century?

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Case study looking at Pentonville Prison in the later half of the 19th century. Students are initially introduced to images and information about the supermax prison cells used in USA and they need to identify how they are designed to reform inmates. Following this they need to annotate various images about Pentonville to explain how the separate system was designed to operate. A range of activities and tasks are included in worksheets and powerpoint which also includes a step by step guide.