This lesson contains: A starter to recall previous knowledge. A background of the end of Carter’s presidency and the rise of Ronald Reagan, including his feelings about Communism and using a short YouTube video to show some of the jokes he made about Communism. Another YouTube video giving a background of Reagan and his views about the USSR with a consolidation exercise using the information sheet provided. An opportunity to study Reagan’s defensive policies, studying the information and completing the given questions. A brief overview of SDI and then a longer study of the consequences using the information provided. Its impact on the USSR is covered. A guided narrative question with PPT support for it. And a plenary with recap questions. Attachments: 1 x Powerpoint Presentation 1 x Publisher File

This lesson contains: A starter to recap previous course knowledge. An overview of Detente as an idea eminating from the fear of nuclear war and the expense of building up weapons. An activity for students to summarise the reasons why the USA and USSR wanted Detente. A detailed look at SALT 1 using the YouTube video and the information provided to complete the first part of the worksheet. A look at other events with similar consolidation activities for the Helsinki Accords and SALT 2. A plenary activity to do an exam question for two consequences of the Detente period with an additional plenary to consider who came out the best from Detente. Attachments: 1 x Powerpoint Powerpoint 2 x Publisher File

This lesson contains: A recap of why Mary Queen of Scots posed a threat, to lead onto this lesson’s content. Information on the causes of the Revolt and a video clip from David Starkey (YouTube) about why the Revolt began. An activity to use given information to complete the worksheet organiser about the reasons for the plot, the participants and the plan. A slide on the PPT with an animated map and movement to show a visual account of the Revolt on-board. An activity to write about the reasons the Revolt failed and why, using the information provided. A choice of plenaries: an exam question or a consolidation quiz. Attachments: 1 x Powerpoint Presentation 2 x Publisher Files

This lesson contains: A starter that discusses the problems Rome has with such large territory. Students explore the idea that the army needed to be large etc. A walkthrough of some of the major threats the Romans faced from abroad. The Iberians, Parthians and Britons are used as examples with a question to answer for each. An overview of the major tactics used. The lesson teases, from hints on the board, at the wedge, testudo and use of catapaults. There are images and video footage to support each, as well as two extra slides with a ballista and seige tower on for extra information. A slide on the importance of roads to the armies too with a chance to discuss it. The main task which asks students to use information sheets provided to complete the worksheet to show how effective the army was. For each section they also rate the effectiveness of each reason to help form a judgement. A plenary gap fill exercise to summarise the lesson. Attachments: 1 x Powerpoint Presentation 2 x Publisher Files

This lesson contains: An introduction to the word ‘presecution’ and what this means for the holocaust. An overview of the Aryan Race ideals and the idea of who was undesirable in Germany. Students make notes on the different categories of undesirable. An overview of racial beliefs held by the Nazis, including eugenics and racial purity, with a gap fill to consolidate their knowledge. An activity to study the stories of different people in Germany and how they were persecuted. Students will study the information provided and will come to see that it wasn’t just Jewish people, but a wide variety of people who were affected. Attachments: 1 x Powerpoint Presentation 2 x Publisher Files

This lesson contains: A starter with a quote about Jews and how they were ‘to be condemned’ - most will think this is from Hitler but is in fact from Martin Luther. This starts the idea that antisemitism has a longer history than just Nazi Germany. Background information about the long history of antisemitism and what the word means. Students write a defintion from the board. An overview of the word ‘scapegoat’ and how this might apply to the Jewish people through history. A main activity to study a series of information cards, each about a different country through history, and for students to make notes on their worksheet about how the Jews were treated, and why. This leads to a deeper discussion about patterns and trends we can see through history about the reasons why people persecuted the Jews (greed, blame, religious differences etc.) and how this links to Hitler’s persecution. There is a consolidation activity for students to do using guidence on the board. An activity to now compare these views with Hitler’s views in Mein Kampf and draw comparisons. A smaller, colour-coding activity to note why antisemitism may have been on the rise in Germany even before the Nazis assumed power. Attachments: 1 x Powerpoint Presentation 3 x Publisher Files

This lesson includes: A starter to recap the previous lesson on the breakdown of Becket’s relationship with Henry. A chance to study the image of Henry being whipped and have students guess/discuss what is going on. A recap on the board of the breakdown in relations between the two men, and how the final scene played out when Henry called out about the ‘troublesome priest’. Students then read 3 sources and answer a series of questions about the death of Becket using the sources to extract the information. They write which source told them the information at each point so that they can grasp the importance of studying multiple sources. A short video from YouTube to followup on the death of Becket and it’s implications. A main activity to study the consequences of the death of Becket and write out the impact it had on the king, Becket’s memory, the Church etc. so assess how it affected the king’s power. A plenary to update a progress sheet Attachments: 1 x Powerpoint Presentation 3 x Publisher Files

This lesson contains: A starter to review the previous lesson on Mussolini but this can be edited to cover whatever you have recently covered. A brief overview of Mussolini’s position now that he is in power, but how limited his power actually was at the start. this includes some analysis of the methods he will go on to use to maintain his power, including comparisons to the Roman Empire fascis, salute, architecture etc. A video which explains how Mussolini increased his own powers and turned Italy into a dictatorship. The video has been edited by myself to include the check points of how dictators strengthen their control, and the video ticks as it plays through. A main task to study 5 information cards about Mussolini and to write 2-3 pieces of info from each onto the A4 scale provided. Students rank the information to show that Italians supported, were convinced or were forced. A plenary to consider the views of a historian about how persuasive Mussolini was. Attachments: 1 x Powerpoint Presentation 2 x Publisher Files

This lesson contains: A starter which introduces the idea of civil rights and what it means. An overview of the Jim Crows laws that were still in place,  leading to segregation still operating in the southern states. A further overview of the problems that existed in the 1950’s and 1960’s in the U.S. for black people, including the KKK and racist attacks. A YouTube video which gives a nice overview of segregation and what forms it took, and how black people began to fight back against it, including Rosa Parks, Martin Luther King and some of the movements. An activity to use the information provided to complete a worksheet to show the major efforts, like the bus boycott, freedom riders, sit in’s etc. for each, students briefly judge the impact they had. A plenary task to study on-board info and judge whether there were improvements. They use the info to pick a side and argue for it. Attachments: 1 x Powerpoint Presentation 2 x Publisher Files

This lesson contains: A starter to recap previous knowledge from the course. An activity to produce a mind map using the information presented on the slides about hospitals prior to Florence Nightingale’s influence and the problems with nursing. A background to Florence’s life and her experiences in the Crimean War, with images to fuel a discussion. Students then use the information provided to complete a series of levelled questions on the board about her experiences in Crimea and the impact she then made at home. A study of a few source images to discuss how they relate to Florence’s impact. A final overview of hospitals after Florence, to show the impact she had. An opportunity to answer an exam question about hospitals, comparing this era to the previous one. Attachments: 1 Powerpoint Presentations 1 x Publisher Files

This lesson contains: A starter to link key words to their meanings. A background of the idea of DNA and the double helix and what this means for humans. Archibald Garrod’s contribution is noted and then a YouTube video is used to give details of Crick & Watson and Franklin & Wilkins’ contributions to the field of DNA and how it can help us understand what causes hereditary diseases. An activity to use the information provided to answer comprehension and extension questions. A gap fill task to show the impact DNA had on medicine. A review plenary task to answer quiz-style questions. Attachments: 1 x Powerpoint Presentation 3 x Publisher Files 1 x Word File

This lesson contains: A starter which is useful if you have taught Motte and Bailey castles, and recaps their appearance to start the lesson. A task for students to stick in a picture of a castle and label what is different between this and the old Motte and Bailey (i.e. stone walls etc.) and there is a slide to go over the major changes and definitions. An on-board run through of the evolution of castles with examples from Cardiff Castle and Framlingham Castle. Students consider the advantages and disadvantages of these new castles. Beaumaris Castle is used to explain the idea of concentric castles. Students use a card sort to match up the castle design feature with the name and explanation. Students finish by studying five castles and identify their features from the previous activity. They determine which castles they would use for different purposes. A plenary quiz with differentiated levels. Attachments: 1 x Powerpoint Presentation 4 x Word Files

This lesson contains: A starter about the Somme and to summarise the viewpoint of a person who was there are the time. A teacher-led overview of trenches, what they were and what they looked like. There is a consolidation discussion to decide what they can see going on in a typical trench and what questions they would ask. A comprehension gap fill task based on the knowledge they just gained about trenches. A task to watch a video about trenches and to label their own cross-section. They then use the information on the board to label the design of the trenches, including the front, support and reserve trenches etc. An opportunity to teach how to do the ‘follow up’ question and then to practice it. An optional extension to watch a YouTube video and argue why trenches were so neccesary based on the new weapons of war. **Attachments: ** 1 x Powerpoint Presentation 2 x Publisher Files

This lesson contains: A starter to discuss the image of Romulus and Remus being nursed by a wolf. Students make judgements based on this. A task to consider what a legend is, using examples on the board, and drawing out the meaning to work together to form a definition. Students then get background, on the slides, of where the legend of Romulus and Remus takes place and how important ‘origin stories’ are to cultures. A video from YouTube recounting the story, followed by an activity to read the story and answer questions down the side. Students must consider what parts of the story are truthful and which fall under the definition of a legend. A plenary to consider Bettany Hughes’ view about the story being false, and asking students to support or reject her view based on their learning. Attachments: 1 x Powerpoint Presentation 1 x Publisher File

This lesson contains: A discussion activity to discuss Ancient Rome and for students to share what they know using the picture prompts. An overview of what public health means. An activity using the on-board information and the info sheet provided to complete questions on the importance of the army and how the army helped medical progress. Discussion of public health measures used by the Romans, followed by info and an activity on the uses and effectiveness of aquaducts, toilets, sewers and Roman baths. A plenary to use a radar graph to determine the most important parts of Roman public health. Attachments: 1 x Powerpoint Presentation 3 x Publisher Files

This lesson contains: A fun game that takes around 35-40 mins to play - or the whole lesson if you want! Students get given the game worksheet and bid on certain shares. As the prices go up (each slide) the students make more money. They can take loans out and also save money in their banks. When the game ends (the market crashes), those that had shares will lose almost everything and those that used certain banks for savings will find their savings wiped out. Those who took out the loans will find that they have no money…and are in debt. This game serves to show the effects of the banking crisis and Wall Street Crash - and to your delight, some students get annoyed that they lost, illustrating it further. A series of on-board info about the crash, and a short video, and then a task to complete a short comprehension activity about the crash. A task to write the worst consequences of the crash using the prompts on the board. A plenary to write a newspaper title and opening paragraph that they would expect to see the next day after the crash. Attachments: 1 x Powerpoint Presentation 1 x Publisher File

This lesson contains: A starter to consider questions about Prohibition. You can amend the questions for whatever you want to recap. A starter that asks about the link between Prohibition and organised crime. If you didn’t teach Prohibition, you can always give a quick intro and ask how it might lead to crime. A teacher-led intro to gangsters and their rise and methods. This is followed by a YouTube video and a gap fill which students complete to check their knowledge. A task for students to read the information about Al Capone and complete a timeline of his life. Students then study a set of sources to assess how much they show about his image. A final discussion about whether gangsters were just opportunistic businessmen or not. Attachments: 1 x Powerpoint Presentation 2 x Publisher Files

This lesson contains: A starter examining two different 1920’s classrooms. Students discuss the difference sand why, leading on the realisation of different treatment. A teacher-led walkthrough of segregation from the Civil War to the aftermath and Jim Crow Laws. Students discuss points on the board and watch a video clip of Dumbo (1930) and see the character Jim Crow and discuss its horrible stereotypes. A task to then watch a short clip on segregation and its effects, then a task to complete a gap fill which can be stuck in their books and helps recap the knowledge. The video also contains mention of the KKK. An activity to study a series of 6 sources and what we can learn about what life was like in the USA for black people at this time. There are different question criteria on the board for groups of sources. A plenary to consider a quote and argue for or against it based on the learning. Attachments: 1 x Powerpoint Presentation 1 x Publisher File 1 x Word File

This lesson contains: A starter to consider the merits and demerits of democracy vs dictatorships and what problems or benefits they may bring. This leads on to the switch today from kings to republic and how it was structured. Information about the founding of the Republic and the symbols it had. Students then consider what a ‘citizen’ is. They then summarise what a person had to do to be a Roman citizen. They also find out about women and slaves. An activity to read about Patricians and Plebs before answering consolidation questions about everything taught so far. A task to study the structure of the Republic and answer questions on their worksheet provided showing the role of the different parts of government. An activity on the Twelve Tables. Students study the information provided and answer some questions about the laws, before considering which protected the poor and which empowered the rich. A plenary to consider whether the republic benefitted everyone. Attachments: 1 x Powerpoint Presentation 2 x Publisher Files

This lesson contains: A quote from a historian which gives a point of view of the state of the English church after Elizabeth which the lesson returns to at the end of argue for or against. An overview of the reasons for Henry’s break from Rome, and a consolidation task. An overview of the Religious Rollercoaster from Henry through to Elizabeth on the board. A research task using the information provided to complete the Religious Rollercoaster worksheet for each monarch, charting the changes they made to the Church along the way. A video (linked) that covers Elizabeth’s changes and a chance to then continue and finish the worksheet. A chance to revisit the historian’s quote and make an argument for or against it. Attachments: 1 x Powerpoint Presentation 1 x Publisher File 1 x Word File