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Edexcel GCSE 9-1 Weimar & Nazi Germany: L10 Why do historians disagree about Stresemann?
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Edexcel GCSE 9-1 Weimar & Nazi Germany: L10 Why do historians disagree about Stresemann?

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An exam skills lesson. Students are introduced to the concepts of interpretations and work through a variety of activities to develop their source analysis skills. They examine two different types of exam style questions and use worksheets to help guide them through the skills needed to produce a level 3 response. The lesson also builds on the knowledge gained from Lesson 9 and the lesson concludes with the students applying this knowledge to complete a 12 mark explain question.
First World War Unit of Work
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First World War Unit of Work

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10 lessons, fully resourced with literacy support, engaging activities, differentiated tasks that look at various aspects of WW1 from the causes, to the treatment of overseas troops and ending with the Treaty of Versailles. GCSE skills incorporated throughout.
Medieval Realms. 10 fully resourced lessons
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Medieval Realms. 10 fully resourced lessons

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10 lessons on the medieval period with a medieval castle project (which I use as homework tasks - the booklet contains 5 activities - for a term). The lessons include a powerpoint, differentiated resources, literacy support, etc). All are easy to follow and have been tried and tested.
The Slave Trade: 'Did life get better or worse for African Americans after the American Civil War?'
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The Slave Trade: 'Did life get better or worse for African Americans after the American Civil War?'

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A lesson which looks at the changes that took place in the years after the Civil War. Students sort cards in to two categories 'things got better' and 'things got worse'. They then need to categorise these cards (e.g. laws, social changes etc). The cards then need to be ranked so plenty of opportunity for discussion and deeper level thinking. The main task is to respond to the lesson's title. Literacy support (sentence stems, key words are included). Students will have the chance to practice GCSE skills in the write up and there is a slide of additional sources that higher ability students can use to further develop their arguments.
The Industrial Revolution  - Complete Unit of Work
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The Industrial Revolution - Complete Unit of Work

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A complete unit of study designed to challenge, engage and encourage independent learners. Each lesson includes a PowerPoint with step by step instructions, high quality differentiated resources, literacy support, engaging activities and GCSE skills incorporated.
Edexcel 9-1 GCSE - Weimar and Nazi Germany Student Revision Guide UNIT 1
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Edexcel 9-1 GCSE - Weimar and Nazi Germany Student Revision Guide UNIT 1

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Unit 1 Student Study Guide Contains detailed top level Grade 9 knowledge on all aspects of the course, covering the specification from Edexcel Easily accessible for all levels Includes a wide range of exam questions with a ‘how to’ guide for each question aw well as tips and literacy support Exam questions broken down (easily accessible for all levels) Self-assessment tasks for each unit Key term documents for each unit High-quality, well presented and student friendly, differentiated resources The entire specification covered Can be used for revision, homework, exam preparation or simply used as a point of reference within class teaching
World War Two Turning Points: Lesson 4 'Dunkirk:  success or failure?'
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World War Two Turning Points: Lesson 4 'Dunkirk: success or failure?'

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A decision making lesson on Dunkirk. The lesson includes source based activities, card sorts (categorising and prioritising) and a newspaper article for students to write up their judgement (literacy support and newspaper language provided). As always there are clear step by step instructions and differentiated resources to suit all abilities.
Tudor Bundle (12 fully resourced lessons & an assessment)
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Tudor Bundle (12 fully resourced lessons & an assessment)

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12 fully resourced lessons on the Tudors. Each lesson includes differentiated activities, literacy support, card sorts, deeper level thinking activities and student-led tasks). Each lesson is designed to encourage independent learning with pupil led activities with an emphasis on developing GCSE skills and literacy.
Edexcel 9-1 GCSE Early Elizabethan England : Lesson 18 Why did attempts to colonise Virginia fail?
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Edexcel 9-1 GCSE Early Elizabethan England : Lesson 18 Why did attempts to colonise Virginia fail?

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Students learn about the two failed attempts to colonise Virginia. They analyse the decisions made on each voyage and critics these before creating a guide book for people wanting to undertake a successful voyage to the New World. This sets them to answer the lesson’s question (a 16 mark exam question). There is also a homework activity. As always there are step by step instruction, high-quality differentiated resources and exam support. This lesson concludes the Unit of Work. I’ll be uploading exam support material during the Christmas holiday so keep your eyes on my page for details.
Edexcel 9-1 GCSE - Early Elizabethan England Unit 3 REVISION GUIDE & WORKBOOK
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Edexcel 9-1 GCSE - Early Elizabethan England Unit 3 REVISION GUIDE & WORKBOOK

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A 38 page study guide and workbook for Unit 1 of the Early Elizabeth England GCSE course (Queen, government and religion, 1558-69). This booklet includes a range of student-led activities, such as card sorts, living graphs, categorising tasks, ranking/ decision making activities, multiple choice and key word quizzes, follow-up questions, information sheets, exam style questions with hints and tips, a question types document, a key term glossary. These booklets can be used to teach the entire unit (around 8-9 lessons worth of resources and activities) or for flipped learning/ homework tasks, or simply given to students to revise independently before the exams. These resources take many many hours to create, so please leave a review.
Nazi Germany & World War Two Units of Work
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Nazi Germany & World War Two Units of Work

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20 fully resourced lessons which include a PowerPoint presentation, detailed differentiated resources, literacy support materials, activities designed to encourage independent learners and thinkers with a clear focus of developing GCSE skills (particularly the 16 and 20 mark style questions which require students to reach supported judgements based on the evidence provided).These lessons took many hours to plan and prepare and they are constantly being developed, so please leave feedback. Once purchased you will have access to these resources indefinitely, so please check for updates. I do post updates on my TES feed so if you follow me you will receive these notes. Finally, I hope you find and your students find these resources helpful.
The Slave Trade: 'What was the most significant factor in bringing about the end of slavery?'
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The Slave Trade: 'What was the most significant factor in bringing about the end of slavery?'

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A lesson focused on the key factors that led to the abolition of slavery in 1833. Students work through a card sort, diamond 9 and a Venn Diagram, which sets up discussions and deeper level thinking tasks such as identifying links between factors and reaching supported judgements. Literacy support and differentiated materials are included for the extended response activity. As always there are clear step by step instructions.
Nazi Germany and the Rise of a Dictatorship: Lesson 12 How did the Nazis use terror?
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Nazi Germany and the Rise of a Dictatorship: Lesson 12 How did the Nazis use terror?

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Easy to follow lesson on terror in Nazi Germany. The video clips are embedded in the presentation but are also attached incase of any issues with these. Students are introduced to the methods of terror used by the nazis and they have to determine which method was most effective. Written ask reviews knowledge and requires class to write a secret message about how the Nazis are using terror and its consequences. Links to the clips are below as are the files https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-ZJXLZdnhCI https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0QyRqHDVlLs
Edexcel GCSE 9-1 Superpower relations and the Cold War, 1941-91: Unit 3 Revision Guide and Workbook
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Edexcel GCSE 9-1 Superpower relations and the Cold War, 1941-91: Unit 3 Revision Guide and Workbook

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A 35 page revision guide and workbook for the GCSE Cold War course. This booklet contains detailed grade 9 knowledge and information on all aspects of Unit 3. There are a wide range of exam questions with a how to guide for each question type, example responses and hints and tips. There are a range of worksheets and revision activities for each key area in unit 3. Mutiple choice quizzes, self assessment tasks, key term quizzes and the opportunity to practice exam style questions throughout. This booklet can be used to teach the entire unit during lessons or set as homework tasks or for flipped learning. If you are short of time this booklet can be used to ensure that your students cover the required knowledge, skills and are exam ready. This booklet amounts to around 10 lessons or is ideal for cover too. These resources take a very long time to plan and prepare, so please leave a review if you have the time. I hope that you find these resources helpful. In addition to these Cold War study guides, I have also uploaded a complete Edexcel 9-1 Nazi Germany Study Book, which can be found here https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/edexcel-9-1-gcse-weimar-and-nazi-germany-student-revision-guide-11784034