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25 years of experience as Assistnt Head; Head of Humanities and AST for history. Resources generally for KS3-KS5 history, some that can be used as English resources, and some politics/citizenship resources

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25 years of experience as Assistnt Head; Head of Humanities and AST for history. Resources generally for KS3-KS5 history, some that can be used as English resources, and some politics/citizenship resources
THE HISTORIOGRAPHY OF HENRY VII REVISION MATS AND KNOWLEDGE ORGANISER ACTIVITY
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THE HISTORIOGRAPHY OF HENRY VII REVISION MATS AND KNOWLEDGE ORGANISER ACTIVITY

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This resource is targeted at supporting A level students master historiography. It contains one mat for each of the following relating to the reign of Henry VII: Consolidation of power and the establishment of a stable monarch (fully completed to model activity) Government and finance Foreign policy Society Economy Religion; humanism and the arts The first mat is completed with the historiography, plus evidence to support each argument as an example. The task is for students to research each historiography and record evidence (the historiographical argument is included on each mat). These completed mats should then be used for revision/essay writing/evaluating interpretations. They will support students’ learning at A level and weremade for AQA Unit 1C, however are useful for any post 16 study of the Tudors.
COMMUNISM VS CAPITALISM
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COMMUNISM VS CAPITALISM

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This is a second resource (first one Atomic Bomb) that I have made for a year 9 SOLbut can also be used for GCSE. It would take 2x1 hour lessons to deliver. The first hour is about the situation in 1945 in Europe and an introduction to ideologies, The students are required to demonstrate their understanding of communism and capitalism through matching statements and images to the correct ideologies. The second hour is a differentiated empathy game where the students take on the roles of characters in the USA and USSR and discuss their situation with each other filling in a grid as they go. This is fully resources. The resources are in the download.
YEAR 6-7 GEOGRAPHY TRANSITION LESSON 1. WHAT IS GEOGRAPHY?
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YEAR 6-7 GEOGRAPHY TRANSITION LESSON 1. WHAT IS GEOGRAPHY?

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This is the first in a 6 part scheme of geography lessons which has been produced to cover the transition in geography from year 6-7, which establishes students understanding of geography and helps them to develop the key skills for success. This first lesson concentrates on differentiating between human; physical and environmental geography through the creation of definitions and the recognition and interpretation of images.
A LEVEL HISTORY - THE ENGLISH ECONOMY AND EXPLORATION IN THE REIGN OF HENRY VII
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A LEVEL HISTORY - THE ENGLISH ECONOMY AND EXPLORATION IN THE REIGN OF HENRY VII

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These lessons focus on the Tudor economy in the reign of Henry VII and the beginning of the age of exploration including the work of early explorers. They contain a wide range of activities to complete individually and in groups to help students to work on their interpretation and essay writing skills. They have been made for unit 1C The Tudor on the A Level AQA specification but can be used for any post 16 Tudor England course.
MAKING INFERENCES FROM HISTORICAL SOURCES AND GCSE PRACTICE QUESTIONS
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MAKING INFERENCES FROM HISTORICAL SOURCES AND GCSE PRACTICE QUESTIONS

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This lesson was created to support lower prior attaining students grasp the concept of making inferences from sources. It teaches the skill through modeling and repetition. It was created to support learning to master the first question on paper 3 of the EDEXCEL GCSE History specification, but can be used for teaching inferences at any age and on any paper.
ANGLO-SAXON DISPLAY
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ANGLO-SAXON DISPLAY

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This is a bright and colourful display of various aspects of Anglo-Saxon life. Each card can be blown up; laminated and displayed, and shows pictures and gives information about different aspects of Anglo-Saxon life. They include: Anglo-Saxons and Christianity Sutton Hoo Days of the week Anglo-Saxon clothes The Battle of Hastings Anglo-Saxon homes Who were the Anglo-Saxons? Where did they settle? What did they believe. Particularly suitable for a key stage 2 or 3 classroom.
THE CUBAN MISSILE CRISIS FOR YEAR 9
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THE CUBAN MISSILE CRISIS FOR YEAR 9

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This lesson is part of a scheme of learning that was made for Year 9 on the Cold War. It is particularly useful for those who are not intending to study this at GCSE. This lesson is intended to make the students think through being put in difficult situations and having to make decisions fast. It requires high level thinking skills with a specific focus on the skill of evaluation. It covers the Cuban Revolution; Bay of Pigs and the Missile Crisis. This resource can also be used for GCSE units, and will take about 2 hours to teach.
The Atomic Bomb
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The Atomic Bomb

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This is a 22 slide power point which will take about 3 hours to complete. It focuses on the questions surrounding the dropping of the atomic bomb. It contains a range of activities; sources and video clips with an extended assessment task at the end. This answers the questions: How does an atomic bomb work What were the positives and negatives with regards to dropping the bomb Why did the USA drop it? I made this as part of a key stage 3 scheme of learning especially for students who are not continuing with history at GCSE so that they understand one of the most significant events of the twentieth century. This could also be used for the Superpower relations unit at GCSE.
GCSE - MASTERING INTERPRETATIONS OF HISTORY QUESTIONS
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GCSE - MASTERING INTERPRETATIONS OF HISTORY QUESTIONS

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This lesson has been created to help GCSE students to answer questions which require them to explain how interpretation differ, and give valid reasons why they differ. It is taught through explaining the concept of interpretations of history; understanding the role of an historian; examples of model answers and opportunities to practice examples of GCSE questions. This is particularly useful to consolidate higher prior attaining students conceptual understanding and to provide a logical route to accessing the marks for these question types for lower prior attaining students.
COLD WAR PROPAGANDA
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COLD WAR PROPAGANDA

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This is a lesson which forms part of a Year 9 scheme of learning on the 20th century world. It is particularly useful for students who have not chosen history at GCSE. It contains opportunities to identify methods used by the USA and USSR to put across their message during the Cold War and focuses on a War of Words. Students will demonstrate that they understand messages and the author’s purpose by looking at a range of propaganda images and film clips. They will also have the opportunity to make their own piece of propaganda. This is suitable for all abilities, and can also be used for GCSE.
YEAR 6-7 TRANSITION LESSON 4 - INVESTIGATING SOURCES
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YEAR 6-7 TRANSITION LESSON 4 - INVESTIGATING SOURCES

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This is the fourth lesson in a mini scheme of learning which addresses KS2-3 transition in history, and is a follow up to a baseline assessment (also available) aimed at ensuring that students are equipped with the correct skills from the outset to successfully approach KS3 history. This lesson ensures that students can use sources to carry out an invesigation, and is the second part of the ‘what’ of history. The rest of the lessons are also available.
YEAR 6-7 TRANSITION HISTORY LESSON 6 - THE CRITERION FOR WHY PEOPLE ARE IMPORTANT IN HISTORY
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YEAR 6-7 TRANSITION HISTORY LESSON 6 - THE CRITERION FOR WHY PEOPLE ARE IMPORTANT IN HISTORY

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This is the sixth lesson in a mini scheme of learning which addresses KS2-3 transition in history, and is a follow up to a baseline assessment (also available) aimed at ensuring that students are equipped with the correct skills from the outset to successfully approach KS3 history. This lesson ensures that students can identify the criterion for why people are important in history, and allows them to evaluate this through looking at the profiles of key people. The rest of the lessons are also available.
END OF TERM QUIZZES AND WORDSEARCHES FOR YEAR 8
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END OF TERM QUIZZES AND WORDSEARCHES FOR YEAR 8

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This resource contains 3 quizzes and word searches on Year 8 topics. The students have to find the words by filling in the gaps using their historical knowledge, and then locate them on the grid. The resource contains 3 quizzes/word searches: The Tudors The British Empire The English Civil War There are also 3 differentiated searches for lower prior attaining students where the letter at the beginning of each word is highlighted in the grid so that this becomes more of a heads and tails activity. I have found using these useful revision/extension/remote learning resources.
YEAR 6-7 GEOGRAPHY TRANSITION LESSON 2. MAPS; MAPS AND MORE MAPS
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YEAR 6-7 GEOGRAPHY TRANSITION LESSON 2. MAPS; MAPS AND MORE MAPS

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This is the SECOND in a 6 part scheme of geography lessons which has been produced to cover the transition in geography from year 6-7, which establishes students understanding of geography and helps them to develop the key skills for success. This SECOND lesson concentrates on differentiating between all the different types of maps used through identification and use of images and logic.
The Berlin Wall
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The Berlin Wall

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This is part of a post-war unit of work planned for Year 9, especially those who are not continuing with history at key stage 4. This is a 2 hour lesson or 2x1 hours which focuses on the division of Berlin as a case study. It looks at the origins of the divide The difference between life in the east and west The causes and consequences of the building of the Wall and international reaction to it Escape attempts Includes activities and YouTube clips
NIXON AS VICE PRESIDENT AND THE END OF MACCARTHYISM
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NIXON AS VICE PRESIDENT AND THE END OF MACCARTHYISM

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This lesson has been created for the American Dream unit of the AQA A level, but is suitable for any course which involves the study of Eisenhower’s presidency. It focuses on the successes/failures of Nixon as Vice President, and his relationship with Eisenhower, and traces the end of MaCCarthyism. It contains a variety of research; card sort and video activities, and takes about 3 hours to teach.
GCSE MASTERING SOURCE UTILTY QUESTIONS
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GCSE MASTERING SOURCE UTILTY QUESTIONS

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This lesson supports GCSE students in being able to evaluate the utility of sources essential for GCSE success. It is taught through modeling answers and success criterion and giving students the opportunity step by step to improve their skills. It includes a hand out which can be stuck in their books and used as a checklist to ensure that they have covered the key skills necessary for a successful answer to a source utility question at GCSE.
YEAR 6-7 TRANSITION HISTORY LESSON 3 - THE 'WHAT' OF HISTORY.
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YEAR 6-7 TRANSITION HISTORY LESSON 3 - THE 'WHAT' OF HISTORY.

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This is the third lesson in a mini scheme of learning which addresses KS2-3 transition in history, and is a follow up to a baseline assessment (also available) aimed at ensuring that students are equipped with the correct skills from the outset to successfully approach KS3 history. This lesson ensure that students can define describe the different types of evidence that historians use. The rest of the lessons are also available.