This is the second lesson in a scheme of work for the new GCSE Edexcel unit: Weimar and Nazi Germany 1919 - 1939 however this could easily be adapted for other exam boards and specifications. This lesson serves introduces the concept of Dolchstoss and evaluates the impact of the Treaty of Versailles on Germany after the First World War. This lesson is ready to teach and contains all resources needed. During this lesson pupils will: * Investigate the German military situation at the end of the First World War. * Watch a video to identify and evaluate the main reasons for Germany loosing the First World War. * Complete source analysis to define the key points of the stab in the back theory/Dolchstoss and discuss the attitudes of German soldiers at the end of the war. * Complete a card sort and watch a video to identify the main terms of the Treaty of Versailles. * Complete a writing task to prioritise and evaluate the impact of the Treaty of Versailles. * Complete a source analysis (cartoon) to evaluate German attitudes towards the Treaty of Versailles and discuss the concept of Diktat. * Complete a 12 mark exam question (homework) with a partial model answer. This lesson was designed for a 100 minute double lesson but could easily be broken up. If you buy this lesson please leave a review. Thanks

This is a full lesson looking at the properties of Halogens in Chemistry. It was originally delivered to a year 8 class but could easily be adapted for other key stages and year levels. This is designed for a 100 minute lesson but could be broken up into smaller parts. During this lesson, pupils will: Recap knowledge of Alkali Metals/Group 1 elements. Begin to identify the properties of halogens (Chlorine) Identify the Halogens on the periodic table Interpret data to deduce the melting and boiling points of halogens. Use melting and boiling point date to decide the state of matter of halogens at room temperature. Watch videos to gain an understanding of the chemical and physical properties of Halogens. Investigate the reactivity of halogens. Investigate displacement reactions of halogens. Write word equations to demonstrate knowledge of displacement reactions.

This is an introductory lesson on Forces as part of a Physics course. It was originally delivered to a year 9 class but could easily be adapted for other key stages and year levels. This is designed for a 100 minute lesson but could be broken up into smaller parts. During this lesson, pupils will: Consider two objects falling with and without air resistance Differences between energy and forces Identify different types of forces Link Newton’s Laws of Motion with forces. Calculate the resultant force for balanced and unbalanced forces and deduce movement. Work with force equation to work out mass and acceleration.

This is an introductory lesson on Energy as part of a Physics course. It was originally delivered to a year 9 class but could easily be adapted for other key stages and year levels. This is designed for a 100 minute lesson but could be broken up into smaller parts. During this lesson, pupils will: Asses their prior knowledge about energy Consider changes in velocity and energy in a stone being thrown in the air. Identify different types of energy from pictures and own knowledge. Consider energy transfers in electrical appliances such as phones. Draw Sankey diagrams to show useful and waste energy from different appliances. Calculate the efficiency of different appliances

This is a full lesson investigating the properties of group one metals/Alkali metals. It was originally delivered to a year 8 class but could easily be adapted for other key stages and year levels. This is designed for a 100 minute lesson but could be broken up into smaller parts. This is the second lesson in a series of lessons. The other lessons are also available here. Please note - This lesson contains a demonstration of alkali metals reacting with water so preparation will be needed for that. During the lesson, pupils will: Complete a do now task testing their knowledge using the periodic table (from the previous lesson in the series) Recap information from the previous lesson about the properties of metals and non-metals. Identify the periods and groups on a periodic table and what we can tell about an element by its position on the periodic table. Recap knowledge of structure of an atom and the importance of protons and neutrons. Identify the group one/Alkali metals on the periodic table. Make observations about the reaction between Lithium, Sodium and Potassium and water. Make predictions about the reaction of rubidium and caesium with water. Watch a video to see the reaction and compare it with predictions. Identify the relationship between the position in the group and the reactivity of a group one metal. Compare the properties of group one metals with other metals.

This is a full Geography lesson investigating population pyramids. It was originally delivered to a year 8 class but could be adapted for other year levels and key stages. All print outs are included at the end of the powerpoint presentation. This is a full lesson which is ready to teach. This lesson follow previous lessons on population which is also available During the lesson pupils: Use population data to investigate the demographics of Britain Analyse the shape of population pyramids and what they suggest about a countries population Develop a population pyramid showing demographic information about China. Analyse and interpret Chinese population pyramid. Compare with Indian population pyramid and make inferences about the difference between the two countries.

This is a full Geography lesson investigating ageing populations and their impacts. It was originally delivered to a year 8 class but could be adapted for other year levels and key stages. All print outs are included at the end of the PowerPoint presentation. This is a full lesson which is ready to teach. This lesson follows previous lessons on population which is also available During the lesson pupils: Use skills developed in previous lessons (available on TES) to analyse a population pyramid. Watch, interpret, analyse and discuss two videos about life expectancy and birth rate in Britain. Analyse a graph about the increasing age of parents in Britain. Analyse a British population pyramid in terms of life expectancy and age. Analyse and discuss the problems with an aging population. Compare and discuss the theories of Boserup and Malthus.

This is a full Geography lesson looking at how and why populations change over time. It was originally delivered to a year 8 class but could be adapted for other year levels and key stages. This is the first lesson in a sequence of five lessons. During the lesson pupils: Discuss the current world population and the most populated countries (as of October 2018) Watch and comment on videos discussing changes in world population and its impact. Suggest reasons for the growth in world population especially since the start of the 19th century. Plot the changes in world population on a graph Calculate birth and death rates. Identify and evaluate factors which influence birth and death rates in different types of countries.

This is a full Geography lesson looking at how and why populations change over time. It was originally delivered to a year 8 class but could be adapted for other year levels and key stages. This lesson follows up a previous lesson on population change which is also available During the lesson pupils: Use an ISM to look at the difference between a densely and a sparsely populated area. Use own knowledge to try and identify the most densely populated countries in the world. Use a wold population density map to analyse areas that are densely and sparsely populated. Work out the population density of a number of different countries. Investigate what is meant by population distribution and explain the population distribution of a number of areas based on aerial photos taken at night. Investigate and evaluate human and physical factors which influence population distribution. Complete an extended writing task to explain why an area is densely populated and why a different area is sparsely populated.

This is a full Geography lesson investigating push and pull factors of immigration and changing populations. It was originally delivered to a year 8 class but could be adapted for other year levels and key stages. All print outs are included at the end of the PowerPoint presentation. This is a full lesson which is ready to teach. This lesson follows previous lessons on population which is also available During the lesson pupils: Analyse a graph showing immigration to Britain since the 1950s. Brainstorm reasons why people might want to leave their country of origin to immigrate to another country. Define push a pull factors. Complete a card sort to identify examples of push and pull factors. Complete a case study looking at someone’s decision to either stay where they are or immigrate to another area. This involves identifying and discussing push and pull factors and prioritising them. Extended writing task - Write a letter to advise someone to either stay where they are or immigrate to another area. Including peer assessment. Knowledge check to check pupil understanding and link back to the start of the lesson.

This is a full lesson covering the changes in policing in Britain after 1900. This lesson is designed for the Edexcel GCSE History course Crime and punishment in Britain, c1000–present course. The PowerPoint is ready to teach and contains all the resources needed. During this lesson pupils will: Complete an ISM task about the impact of Neighbourhood Watch Use images to analyse the differences and similarities between police officers from the 19th and 20th centuries. Investigate problems with the nature of policing during the 19th century. Complete a venn diagram to evaluate the impact of changes in science and technology during the 20th century. Investigate new organisation of the police force and add detail to the venn diagram. Complete an exam question to consolidate knowledge Briefly evaluate changing opinions about the death penalty and why it was abolished. Complete an exam question about the reason for the abolition of the death penalty (Possible homework Task) Check out my shop to find more History, Geography and Science resources. Please leave a review.

This is a full lesson covering change and continuity in crime and punishment between the Anglo-Saxon and Norman period and the Medieval period. This lesson is designed for the Edexcel GCSE History course Crime and punishment in Britain, c1000–present course. The PowerPoint is ready to teach and contains all the resources needed. During this lesson pupils will: Evaluate changes in society by the 13th and 14th centuries and the impact on crime and punishment. Recap some of the key features of crime and punishment in the Anglo-Saxon and Norman periods. Complete a series of activities to evaluate the impact of the Black Death on crime and punishment during the medieval period. Investigate and evaluate the Statute of Labourers (1351) and its impact on society. Investigate and evaluate the Laws against Heresy (1382, 1401, 1414) and their impact on society. Analyse the change and continuity in crime and punishment between the early and late medieval ages. Complete an exam question to consolidate learning. Check out my shop to find more History, Geography and Science resources. Please leave a review.

This is the second lesson in a series covering Anglo-Saxon Crime and punishment and an introduction lesson to the Edexcel GCSE History course Crime and punishment in Britain, c1000–present. The download for this lesson contains all the resources needed (one powerpoint and one video question sheet) and is ready to teach. During this lesson pupils will: Use an ISM of headless bodies found in Walkington Wold to make inferences about Anglo-Saxon punishments Discuss and identify purposes of punishment in response to crime. Match common crimes from the Anglo-Saxon period with appropriate punishments Evaluate weregild as an effective response to murder. Answer questions from a video covering crime and punishment in the Anglo-Saxon period. Complete and peer assess a four mark exam question Complete a homework task to create a wanted poster for an Anglo-Saxon criminal outlining common crimes and their punishments.

This is the first lesson in a series covering Anglo-Saxon Crime and punishment and an introduction lesson to the Edexcel GCSE History course Crime and punishment in Britain, c1000–present. The PowerPoint for this lesson contains all the resources needed and is ready to teach. During this lesson pupils will: Be introduced to the Crime and Punishment Course Discuss different categories of crime that will be discussed throughout the course (crimes against person, crimes against property and moral crimes.) Use information about the social situation in Anglo-Saxon Britain to identify the types of crimes that may have been committed in towns, villages and monasteries. Complete a card sort looking at the different factors involved in policing during the Anglo-Saxon period. Complete a 12-mark question to explain the factors involved in Anglo-Saxon policing. Peer assess and discuss the 12-mark question using the exam mark scheme.