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GCSE History for Edexcel
Edexcel GCSE 9-1 Weimar & Nazi Germany: L29 How successful was the Nazi police state?
A lesson that looks at the different methods used by the Nazi Party to control the German people. Students begin with a revision activity from last lesson (how Hitler became a dictator). They then study a clip from the White Rose and noting down any methods used and their effectiveness. Students are then introduced to a quote by Lawrence Rees about how successful he feels the Nazi Police state was. Students test his theory out by examining a source and sharing evidence to complete a matrix before responding to his view. A 12 mark exam question follows. As always there are clear instructions, high-quality worksheets, student led activities and plenty of scope for discussions.
Why did President Truman drop the atomic bomb?
A lesson which encourages students to consider the arguments for the use of the atomic bomb and it gives students the opportunity to develop their own theories. The short video clip can be used to introduce the lesson. Before students examine the key arguments for the use of the bomb. A strong literacy focus to develop GCSE skills through counterarguments and using subject specific vocabulary. As always there are clear instructions and differentiated resources.
World War Two Turning Points: L9 'What were the effects of the atomic bomb on Hiroshima?'
A lesson that focuses on the impacts that the atomic bomb had on Hiroshima. Students use the knowledge for the lesson to create a newspaper article which focuses on 4 key areas (that the choose). Literacy support and differentiated materials provided. As always there are clear instructions.
Why was public health improved in 1875?
Students learn about the key factors that led to the developments in public health through a card sort (categorising and prioritising activities). Plenty of scope for students discussions as they select and prioritise information before writing up their findings in a post card to Queen Victoria. Literacy support and differentiated materials included. As always there are high quality resources and step by step instructions.
The English Civil War. L4 'Why was the English Civil War so confusing?'
A lesson that introduces students to the more complex issues/ actions of different groups in the build up to the civil war. Students need to sort cards based on people's actions, priorities events in order of significance and complete a Fakebook activity. The main task requires the students to respond to a choice of 2 questions. This lesson needs plenty of questioning, lots of discussion and higher order thinking and encourages independent learners. As always there are clear step by step instructions,
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Medieval Realms. 10 fully resourced lessons
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.
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World War One, World War Two & The Holocaust
24 lessons and a homework project on WW1, WW2 and The Holocaust. All lessons are fully resourced (differentiated, literacy support, worksheets). This will save a lot of planning time. All lessons have been taught by myself.
The Industrial Revolution. Lesson10: 'Why did the Titanic sink in 1912?'
This is the final lesson in our Industrial Revolution Unit of Work. The lesson looks at causation and who was at fault for the sinking of the Titanic. Students create a factfile (differentiated), analyse a card sort, complete a diamond 9 activity and write up a report on how future problems at sea could be avoided. They also reach a supported judgement re who was to blame. As always there are clear instructions and high quality differentiated resources with literacy support.
The Industrial Revolution. Lesson 7 'Why was public health improved in 1875?'
Students learn about the key factors that led to the developments in public health through a card sort (categorising and prioritising activities). Plenty of scope for students discussions as they select and prioritise information before writing up their findings in a post card to Queen Victoria. Literacy support and differentiated materials included. As always there are high quality resources and step by step instructions.
Edexcel GCSE Weimar and Nazi Germany L19: Why was there limited support for the Nazi Party, 1923-29?
A lesson that looks at the key factors that led to a reduced support for the Nazi Party between the years 1923-29. Students categorise cards, prioritize evidence and create a mind map before using their knowledge to complete a Paper 3 Q3a style question. Literacy support and advice for the exam question included as well as exam tips and differentiated worksheets.
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Edexcel History GCSE (91) Crime and Punishment c1700-present
The last 2 units of the Crime and Punishment module which run from c1700-present. This bundle includes 15 fully resourced lessons, which consist of a PowerPoint, differentiated resources (card sorts etc), worksheets, information sheets, mark schemes, example questions, literacy support etc. If you have purchased any of our products you will know that each lesson is easy to teach with clear instructions, with lessons designed to encourage critical thinkers, develop GCSE & literacy skills and encourage learners to develop an informed opinion which can be supported by evidence. The bundle includes a range of question types. 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 Industrial Revolution. L1 'What changes took place in Britain, 1750-1900?'
This lesson looks at the main changes that took place in Britain, 1750-1900. Students analyse images from the two eras and note down the differences and similarities, which they attempt to categorise. They then discuss some key developments from the time frame, which they categorise and prioritise using a continuum before producing a written summary of the main changes by responding to a how far question. Literacy support is included for the written task. As always there are step by step instructions and differentiated activities throughout.
Quick Fire Test - Edexcel 9-1 Crime, punishment & law enforcement in medieval England (c1000-1500)
A quick fire test based on the the first unit of the Edexcel Crime, punishment and law enforcement in medieval England. 16 questions (and answers included on separate document) Great as a starter/plenary or for revision and homework
Edexcel GCSE 9-1 Crime & Punishment: L3 How did Anglo Saxons catch and try criminals?
This is a fully resourced lesson on Anglo Saxon crime and punishment. The lesson looks at the methods used (Hue and Cry/ tithing) to catch criminals and the punishments such as trial by ordeal. Fully resourced with differentiated materials, worksheets and a range of activities.
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The Slave Trade: What was the worst problem faced on the Middle Passage?
Students learn about the Middle Passage through a card sort and ranking exercise before practicing GCSE skills by responding to a how far style question. As always there are clear instructions and differentiated resources.
Nazi Germany: Lesson 1 How different are democracies and dictatorships?
An introduction to our Key stage 3 Nazi Germany Unit of Work. This lesson looks are the key difference between democracies and dictatorships. Students sort cards to identify the key features of each before writing up how the two differ. They also use a Nazi Rally footage to extract evidence of how the Nazis controlled people. There are clear step by step instructions and differentiated activities.
musicals Unit of Work (8lessons)
8 lesson sequence with resources, such as card sort etc on Musicals (suitable for KS3 all years).
World War Two Turning Points: Lesson 8 'Why did President Truman drop the atomic bomb?'
A lesson which encourages students to consider the arguments for the use of the atomic bomb and it gives students the opportunity to develop their own theories. The short video clip can be used to introduce the lesson. Before students examine the key arguments for the use of the bomb. A strong literacy focus to develop GCSE skills through counterarguments and using subject specific vocabulary. As always there are clear instructions and differentiated resources.
Was British rule in India positive or negative?
PowerPoint, differentiated resources and writing frame. Lesson is easy to follow and students enjoy the activities.