This lesson is from the 10-lesson series below: 10 fully resourced lessons designed to cover in depth the first chapter of the Cambridge IGCSE History Modern World. Designed for both in person and virtual teaching. Each lesson includes: • A Literacy/Numeracy/Think settler question • A context slide to allow for some (valuable) direct instruction • A range of resources which include the likes of categorisation tasks, source questions and writing activities with model answers (focus on flexible PEEKA paragraphs). • An online recap quiz • Each lesson also includes a scholarship and further reading page to really engage the higher-level students. Lessons in the series: WW1 Recap The State of Germany in 1918 The German Revolution 1918 Paris Peace Conference 1919 – Motives Overview Wilson’s 14 Points David Lloyd George at Versailles Terms of the Treaty – Germany Reactions – Source work The other treaties Was it fair? Also ideal for KS3 and other GCSE studies when considering the TofV – the Cambridge spec asks for a lot more depth on this topic that Edexcel seem to – so can easily be diluted a little for Edexcel, or used to push higher level classes. WolseyAcademy.com, a non-profit resource provider, directs all profits to various charities, including refugee support, youth sports, educational programs, and carbon capture, achieving a carbon-negative status. Explore our site for resources and free history role-playing games loved by students. Thank you for your dedication to teaching and for supporting our mission.

This lesson is from a scheme of work that covers everything you need from module 1 of CIE Business Studies IGCSE: Business Activity. In total the Module 1 Scheme of Work includes: 10 case studies, 19 packs of flash cards, 17 Google Quizzes and 23 lesson PowerPoints. Hope it helps! The Economic Problem > Lesson activities>Case Study >Key word flash cards pack>Google Quiz. Specialisation > Lesson activities>Case Study >Key word flash cards pack>Google Quiz. The Purpose of Business > Lesson activities>Case Study >Key word flash cards pack>Google Quiz. The Economic Sectors > Lesson activities>Case Study >Key word flash cards pack>Google Quiz. Mixed Economy > Lesson activities>Case Study >Key word flash cards pack>Google Quiz. Mid-Topic Revision 1 > Lesson activities> >Key word flash cards pack>Google Quizzes Entrepreneurs > Lesson activities >Key word flash cards pack>Google Quiz. Business Plan > Lesson activities>Case Study >Key word flash cards pack>Google Quiz. Business Size > Lesson activities>Case Study >Key word flash cards pack>Google Quiz. Business Growth > Lesson activities> Key word flash cards pack>Google Quiz. Problems with Growth > Lesson activities> Key word flash cards pack>Google Quiz. Example Assessment>Lesson activities Mid-Topic Revision 2 > Lesson activities >Key word flash cards pack>Google Quizzes Mid-Topic Assessment>Lesson activities Mid-Topic Assessment Feedback>Lesson Activities Types of Business – Sole Traders and Partnerships > Lesson activities>Case Study >Key word flash cards pack>Google Quiz. Types of Business – Ltd and Plc > Lesson activities>Case Study >Key word flash cards pack>Google Quiz. Franchising > Lesson activities>Case Study >Key word flash cards pack>Google Quiz. Public Corporations > Lesson activities>Case Study >Key word flash cards pack Business Objectives > Lesson activities>Key word flash cards pack>Google Quiz. Stakeholder Objectives > Lesson activities> Google Quiz. Stakeholder Conflict > Lesson activities>Key word flash cards pack>Google Quiz. Unit 1: Business Activities > Keyword Flash card pack> Google Quizzes Wolsey Academy, a non-profit resource provider, directs all profits to various charities, including refugee support, youth sports, educational programs, and carbon capture, achieving a carbon-negative status. Explore our site for resources and free history role-playing games loved by students. Thank you for your dedication to teaching and for supporting our mission.

One lesson from a series of 28 on China in the 20th Century, the rise of Communism, the CCP, Mao’s influence and then Deng’s capitalist reforms. Each lesson comes with all the resources you need to teach it ‘out of the box’ including activities, worksheets, recap tasks, stretch and differentiated questions where appropriate – and each lesson comes with keywords and a revision slide and a writing homework exercise. The 28 lessons are as follows: China Intro Causes of the Boxer Rebellion Boxer Rebellion Events & Consequences 1911 Revolution May 4th Movement Sun Yat-Sen Recap Lesson United Front Northern Expedition Recap lesson Causes of the Long March Consequences of the Long March Second Sino-Japanese War Chinese Civil War Why was the CCP victorious in the Civil War? CCP’s Agricultural Reforms The Great Famine The Great Leap Forward Women in Mao’s China Political Control in Mao’s China USSR & China Causes of the Cultural Revolution Key Features of the Cultural Revolution Consequences of the Cultural Revolution The Sino-Soviet Split The Gang of Four Deng Xiaoping’s Reforms Tiananmen Square These lessons have been taught successfully for many years at a top international school and are very easily editable for your own students (they’d also work very easily without any editing!) Wolsey Academy is a non-profit that looks to share and sell excellent teaching materials. Every penny we make goes to one of the charity partners listed on our website – from carbon capture (we take in more carbon each year than we put out!) to local youth sports to housing refugees – we aim to be a positive influence in the world. Better Teaching, Better Planet. Check out our mission and our other resources at our website, just search ‘Wolsey Academy’ to find us!

This lesson explores the Arctic Convoys during World War II, focusing on their purpose, the challenges faced, and their impact. Students will learn about the significance of these convoys in supporting the USSR and the dangers involved. Activities include map work, analysing primary sources, a gallery walk, and writing a PEEKA paragraph. The lesson concludes with a reflection on the personal experiences of sailors through diary extracts. Lesson Content and Activities: Introduction: Discuss the concept of total war and the necessity of the Arctic Convoys. Define key terms: Lend-Lease, Arctic Convoys. Map Work: Complete the ‘Arctic Convoys’ map sheets, plotting the route from Britain to the Soviet Union. Why Were They Needed? Explain the importance of supplying the USSR after Hitler’s invasion. Discuss the Lend-Lease Act and its significance. Dangers of the Arctic Route: Identify and discuss the dangers: extreme weather, German U-Boats, aircraft, capital ships, and long daylight hours. Watch a video on Convoy PQ17 and discuss the outcomes. Gallery Walk: View images from the Arctic Convoys and write down three adjectives to describe the conditions seen. Diary Extracts: Read extracts from Ivor Davies’ diary. Complete a table identifying themes such as environmental challenges, duties on the ship, threats from the enemy, and isolation. Writing Task: Write a PEEKA paragraph on the most significant challenge faced by the sailors. Use sentence starters and provide detailed evidence. Class Discussion: Share and discuss the written paragraphs. Reflect on how these experiences shaped the relationship between the Allies and the USSR. Resources: Map sheets Video link on Convoy PQ17 Image gallery slides Diary extracts PEEKA paragraph guidelines and sentence starters From a series of over 30 Second World War lessons made by Wolsey Academy. They provide a thorough foundation of knowledge in this vital period of 20th Century History and each lesson looks to focus on a range of historical skills and exam techniques to equip students with knowledge and transferable research, analysis and study skills. To find the complete bundle search on the Wolsey Academy website. Wolsey Academy operates as a non-profit, with every penny we make going to one of our charity partners or into the Ipswich Initiative, funding good works across the town and county. Search for Wolsey Academy to see our website for more details and to purchase resources at a discount. Use code ‘WOLSEY’ for 10% off at the Wolsey Academy Web Store. Please help us, help you, help them. Thank you. Hope it helps. W

This lesson explores the causes of the Haitian Revolution (1791-1804), a successful slave revolt against French colonial rule. Students will learn about the harsh conditions for enslaved people, economic inequality, French Revolutionary influence, colonial oppression, and the leadership of Toussaint L’Ouverture. Activities include video analysis, guided reading, categorising evidence, and writing PEEKA paragraphs. The lesson concludes with a discussion on the revolution’s impact and the establishment of Haiti as the first independent black republic. Lesson Content and Activities: Introduction: Discuss the Haitian Revolution’s significance and its role in ending French colonial rule in Saint-Domingue. Introduce today’s keywords: Harsh Conditions, Economic Inequality, French Revolutionary Influence, Colonial Oppression, Toussaint L’Ouverture. Video Task: Watch a video on the Haitian Revolution. List as many causes of the event as you can hear. Share your list with a partner and discuss. Research Activity: Research the following topics: Harsh Conditions for Enslaved People, Economic Inequality, French Revolutionary Influence, Colonial Oppression, Racial Discrimination, Leadership of Toussaint L’Ouverture, Maroons and Resistance Movements. Use videos, information sheets, and the Internet for research. Categorise/Sort: Sort your evidence into categories: Political, Economic, Social, Racial Discrimination, Leadership of Toussaint L’Ouverture, Maroons and Resistance Movements. Fill in your research table accordingly. Guided Reading: Complete a guided reading activity on the causes of the Haitian Revolution. Subtitle each paragraph and note three key facts. Look up any unknown words. Explain the Causes of the Haitian Revolution: Write an essay explaining the causes of the Haitian Revolution using the PEEKA structure. Organise your essay into Economic Factors, Political Factors, and Social Factors. Writing Task: Write a PEEKA paragraph on one significant cause of the Haitian Revolution. Use the PEEKA planning sheet for guidance. Class Discussion: Share and discuss the PEEKA paragraphs. Reflect on the impact of the Haitian Revolution and its role in establishing Haiti as an independent black republic. Recap Quiz: What were the working conditions like for enslaved people on plantations in Saint-Domingue? Why was economic inequality a cause of the Haitian Revolution? How did the ideas of the French Revolution influence the people of Saint-Domingue? What was the Code Noir and how did it affect the people of Saint-Domingue? Who was Toussaint L’Ouverture and what role did he play in the Haitian Revolution? Resources: Video link on the Haitian Revolution Research topics and table Guided reading text PEEKA paragraph guidelines and planning sheet Recap quiz questions

This lesson examines the impact of the Great Depression on Germany and how it facilitated the rise of the Nazi Party. It covers economic repercussions, key events like the Wall Street Crash, and the role of propaganda. Activities include analysing primary sources, discussing the effects on different societal groups, and completing worksheets on the Weimar Republic's response. Students will learn about the economic hardship that made Germans receptive to extremist ideologies, enhancing their grasp through class discussions and narrative writing. – This is one lesson in a series of 24 on Nazi Germany, designed and successfully taught to an IGCSE cohort who achieved record grades. Each lesson is designed to cover a range of historical and exam skills to build up students knowledge and exam skills ready for the exam. Those lessons are: The origins of the Republic 1919 The Weimar Constitution Early Challenges to Weimar Challenges from the Left and Right Hyperinflation 1923 Recovery of the Republic Weimar International Relations Early Development of the Nazi Party Munich Putsch Nazi Party Rebuilds Great Depression & The Nazis Hitler’s Appeal Hitler Becomes Chancellor Creation of a Dictatorship Nazi Germany & Methods of Control Nazi Germany & Youth Nazi Germany & Women Nazi Germany & Religion Nazi Germany & Jewish Persecution 1933-39 Nazi Germany & The Economy The Holocaust & The Final solution Nazi Germany & The Home Front Nazi Germany & Opposition to Hitler Nazi Germany Flash Cards Wolsey Academy operates as a non-profit, with every penny we make going to one of our charity partners or into the Ipswich Initiative, funding good works across the town and county. Search for Wolsey Academy to see our website for more details. Please help us, help you, help them. Thank you. Hope it helps. W

One lesson from a series of 28 on China in the 20th Century, the rise of Communism, the CCP, Mao’s influence and then Deng’s capitalist reforms. Each lesson comes with all the resources you need to teach it ‘out of the box’ including activities, worksheets, recap tasks, stretch and differentiated questions where appropriate – and each lesson comes with keywords and a revision slide and a writing homework exercise. The 28 lessons are as follows: China Intro Causes of the Boxer Rebellion Boxer Rebellion Events & Consequences 1911 Revolution May 4th Movement Sun Yat-Sen Recap Lesson United Front Northern Expedition Recap lesson Causes of the Long March Consequences of the Long March Second Sino-Japanese War Chinese Civil War Why was the CCP victorious in the Civil War? CCP’s Agricultural Reforms The Great Famine The Great Leap Forward Women in Mao’s China Political Control in Mao’s China USSR & China Causes of the Cultural Revolution Key Features of the Cultural Revolution Consequences of the Cultural Revolution The Sino-Soviet Split The Gang of Four Deng Xiaoping’s Reforms Tiananmen Square These lessons have been taught successfully for many years at a top international school and are very easily editable for your own students (they’d also work very easily without any editing!) Wolsey Academy is a non-profit that looks to share and sell excellent teaching materials. Every penny we make goes to one of the charity partners listed on our website – from carbon capture (we take in more carbon each year than we put out!) to local youth sports to housing refugees – we aim to be a positive influence in the world. Better Teaching, Better Planet. Check out our mission and our other resources at our website, just search ‘Wolsey Academy’ to find us!

Lesson Description (75 words): This lesson explores the harsh conditions of trench warfare during World War I. Students will examine the daily life of soldiers in the trenches, including the physical and psychological challenges they faced. Activities include video analysis, literature review, a relay activity for note-taking, and writing a trench diary entry. The lesson concludes with a peer assessment of the diary entries to reinforce understanding and historical empathy. Lesson Content and Activities: Introduction: Watch a video on trench conditions. Make a list of six adjectives to describe the trenches and discuss with classmates. Trenches in Literature: Read extracts from historical texts. Highlight important phrases and unfamiliar words. Share findings with the class. Relay Activity: In teams, relay run to gather details about six key characteristics of trench life. Memorise and relay the information to create an accurate replica in their notebooks. Censorship Discussion: Discuss why soldiers’ letters were censored and what information might be controlled. Think-pair-share on what soldiers might do knowing their letters would be censored. Trench Diaries: Write a letter home as a soldier, describing daily life in the trenches, including all six key areas covered in the relay task. Include a cheerful note about camaraderie and friendships. Tea stain the letter to make it look old and realistic. Submit the letter for peer censoring. Peer Assessment: Use a checklist to assess a partner’s trench diary entry. Provide specific feedback on historical skills and writing. Resources: Video link Historical text extracts Relay activity notes Suggested sentence starters Peer assessment checklist Taken from a series of over 30 First World War lessons made by Wolsey Academy. They provide a thorough foundation of knowledge in this vital period of 20th Century History and each lesson looks to focus on a range of historical skills and exam techniques to equip students with knowledge and transferable research, analysis and study skills. To find the complete bundle, search on the Wolsey Academy website. Wolsey Academy operates as a non-profit, with every penny we make going to one of our charity partners or into the Ipswich Initiative, funding good works across the town and county. Search for Wolsey Academy to see our website for more details and to purchase resources at a discount. Use code ‘WOLSEY’ for 10% off at the Wolsey Academy Web Store. Please help us, help you, help them. Thank you. Hope it helps.

This lesson explores the impact of World War II on the German home front, including the effects of Allied bombing, rationing, and the role of women. It covers evacuation programs like the Kinderlandverschickung and the concept of total war. Activities include analysing the effects of bombing on German morale and infrastructure, completing worksheets on wartime changes, and discussing the resilience of the German population. Students will understand the challenges faced by civilians during the war and the societal changes it prompted. This is one lesson in a series of 24 on Nazi Germany, designed and successfully taught to an IGCSE cohort who achieved record grades. Each lesson is designed to cover a range of historical and exam skills to build up students knowledge and exam skills ready for the exam. Those lessons are: The origins of the Republic 1919 The Weimar Constitution Early Challenges to Weimar Challenges from the Left and Right Hyperinflation 1923 Recovery of the Republic Weimar International Relations Early Development of the Nazi Party Munich Putsch Nazi Party Rebuilds Great Depression & The Nazis Hitler’s Appeal Hitler Becomes Chancellor Creation of a Dictatorship Nazi Germany & Methods of Control Nazi Germany & Youth Nazi Germany & Women Nazi Germany & Religion Nazi Germany & Jewish Persecution 1933-39 Nazi Germany & The Economy The Holocaust & The Final solution Nazi Germany & The Home Front Nazi Germany & Opposition to Hitler Nazi Germany Flash Cards Wolsey Academy operates as a non-profit, with every penny we make going to one of our charity partners or into the Ipswich Initiative, funding good works across the town and county. Search for Wolsey Academy to see our website for more details and to purchase resources at a discount. Use code ‘WOLSEY’ for 10% off at the Wolsey Academy Web Store Please help us, help you, help them. Thank you. Hope it helps. W

This lesson begins with looking at the geography of the city and its most famous buildings and organisations. It ends with a city building map task using historical building types from the time. Great KS3 task. This is one lesson in a series of 6 on Ancient Baghdad. An excellent case study in the importance of the this city and region during the Islamic Golden Age. Each lesson is designed to cover a range of historical and exam skills to build up students knowledge and exam skills ready for any exam board. Those lessons are: Baghdad – The City Baghdad – The Silk Roads Baghdad – Queen Al Khayzuran Baghdad – 1001 Arabian Nights Baghdad – The House of Wisdom Baghdad – The Siege of Baghdad 1258 Wolsey Academy operates as a non-profit, with every penny we make going to one of our charity partners or into the Ipswich Initiative, funding good works across the town and county. Search for Wolsey Academy to see our website for more details and to purchase resources at a discount. Use code ‘WOLSEY’ for 10% off at the Wolsey Academy Web Store Please help us, help you, help them. Thank you. Hope it helps. W

Good lesson looking at the origins of 1001 Arabian Nights. Activities involve students studying some of the most famous stories and drawing out common features before being given the support and resources to write their own 1001 Arabian Night’s style story. This is one lesson in a series of 6 on Ancient Baghdad. An excellent case study in the importance of the this city and region during the Islamic Golden Age. Each lesson is designed to cover a range of historical and exam skills to build up students knowledge and exam skills ready for any exam board. Those lessons are: Baghdad – The City Baghdad – The Silk Roads Baghdad – Queen Al Khayzuran Baghdad – 1001 Arabian Nights Baghdad – The House of Wisdom Baghdad – The Siege of Baghdad 1258 Wolsey Academy operates as a non-profit, with every penny we make going to one of our charity partners or into the Ipswich Initiative, funding good works across the town and county. Search for Wolsey Academy to see our website for more details and to purchase resources at a discount. Use code ‘WOLSEY’ for 10% off at the Wolsey Academy Web Store Please help us, help you, help them. Thank you. Hope it helps. W

Lesson Activities: Group Presentation on a Famous Battle: Students are assigned a major battle from the Persian Wars (Marathon, Thermopylae, or Salamis) to research and present to the class. Inclusive Resource: Research starter sheets at the end of the lesson, providing students with key facts to ensure all groups have the same foundational information. Completion of ‘3 Battles’ Sheet: As students listen to each other’s presentations, they complete a worksheet detailing the main events and outcomes of the battles. Inclusive Resource: Pre-filled headings on the worksheet help guide students in identifying key details, ensuring it is accessible for learners with varying comprehension abilities. Class Discussion on the Persian Wars’ Importance: Following the presentations, the class debates whether the Greek victories were truly important, considering perspectives from both the Greek and Persian sides. Inclusive Resource: Structured question prompts are provided to guide the discussion and ensure all students can contribute their thoughts. Memory Recall Quiz: Students participate in a class quiz on key facts from the Persian Wars, helping reinforce their learning in a fun, competitive format. Inclusive Resource: The quiz questions are scaffolded to include both easy and more challenging prompts, accommodating different ability levels.

A lesson about the success of the British Empire in winning and North African campaign in the Second World War. It is tried, tested and comes with everything you need to teach it right from the PowerPoint. Resources are at the end of the PowerPoint in printer friendly formats if you need them. Leanring episodes are as follows: Class discussion of the geography of the region - why it was important and how this would shape the fighting. Video task. Fortune graph - students have to allocate a relative importance to each major event in the conflict and plot it on a graph. Success Factors table activity with 8 fully explained factors behind British victory. Prioritisation of factors - group task. Essay writing task - structure guidance grid. PEer assessment with check list criteria. Depth reading task. We hope it helps. Wolsey Academy, a non-profit resource provider, directs all profits to various charities, including refugee support, youth sports, educational programs, and carbon capture, achieving a carbon-negative status. Explore our site for resources and free history role-playing games loved by students. Thank you for your dedication to teaching and for supporting our mission.

24 fully resourced lessons on Nazi Germany from 1919 to 1945. Each lesson is structured with starters, main activities, plenaries and keyword flash cards for revision. Combined the lessons cover a range of skills, including source analysis, essay writing, group work and debate. Designed while teaching IGCSE Edexcel – However, all lessons are appropriate for any module on German History and the development of the Nazis. The lessons are as follows: The Origins of the Weimar Republic The Weimar Constitution Early Challenges to Weimar Other Challenges to Weimar Hyperinflation Crisis 1923 Stresemann and Weimar Recovery Weimar International Relations Early Development of the Nazi Party The Munich Putsch Nazi Party Rebuilds The Great Depression & The Nazis Hitler’s Appeal Hitler becomes Chancellor Creation of a Dictatorship Nazi Methods of Control Nazi Germany & The Youth Nazi Germany & Women Nazi Germany & Religion Nazi Germany & Persecution of Minorities Nazi Germany & The Economy Nazi Germany & The Final Solution (Holocaust) Nazi Germany & The Home Front Nazi Germany & Opposition to Hitler 93 Flash Cards and Revision Activities Wolsey Academy is a non-profit that sends every penny it makes to one of the charities we support (see our website for details). We aim to make teacher’s and student’s lives easier and more fulfilling by providing well-resourced and ‘ready to teach’ off the shelf lessons.

A set of 17 flash cards for History lessons/revision of 1066 Each card is printable and foldable, also includes a ‘dual coding’ activity and then for the word to be used in a sentence to prove understanding. Also ideal to be used for round robin/quiz-quiz-trade style activities in class. Words included: Edward the Confessor Harald Hardrada Harold Godwinson William, Duke of Normandy Battle of Stamford Bridge Battle of Hastings Dover Siege Feudal System Domesday Book Harrying of the North Motte and Bailey Castle Housecarls Fyrd Shield Wall Cavalry Archers If you are studying 1066 get your students playing the free Battle of Hastings RPG game at Wolsey Academy – includes a free work book that they complete as they walk around Medieval England and talk to the characters to reveal the answers. My students love it. Hope it helps.

This lesson focuses on comparing the preparation of Harold Godwinson’s and William of Normandy’s forces before the Battle of Hastings. Students review why Harold’s army was exhausted and explore how William prepared his troops, using images from the Bayeux Tapestry as evidence. They practise writing structured PEE (Point, Evidence, Explain) paragraphs on why William was more prepared. Activities include group analysis, peer assessment, and using “challenge phrases” to enhance arguments. If you enjoy this lesson, please check out our website for our other resources that you can buy at a discount.

A selection of common interview questions and some suggested answers. Wolsey Academy, a non-profit resource provider, directs all profits to various charities, including refugee support, youth sports, educational programs, and carbon capture, achieving a carbon-negative status. Explore our site for resources and free history role-playing games loved by students. Thank you for your dedication to teaching and for supporting our mission.