Cold War; Superpower Relations A-level (Sino-Soviet Relations 1949-1976) Learning Objectives To identify the relationship between China and the USSR in 1949 To explain why and how the relationship changed (consolidation, split and confrontation) To assess the significance of ping pong diplomacy and the impact of this on Sino-US relations

*NEW AQA GCSE* - Thematic Unit - Power and the People Learning Objectives To describe the end of the Pilgrimage of Grace To explain the impact of the rebellion To analyse the role Cromwell played in key events

IB History SL/HL: PAPER 1 (PS3) Move to Global War Recommended textbook: Access to History for the IB Diploma: The move to global war (Andy Dailey) Learning Objectives To explain what events resulted from Japan’s militarism in the early 20th century To analyze the purpose and results of the treaties signed after WW1 by Japan To assess the extent to which Japan’s budget spending on military affairs increased after 1936

iGCSE Edexcel Paper 2: A2 Russia 1905-1924 Learning Objectives To explain the key achievements of Lenin To evaluate the extent to which Lenin achieved his aims by 1924

Cold War; Superpower Relations A-level (Cold War Extends to the Far East 1950-1953) Learning Objectives To identify and summarise the stages in the process of the spread of the Cold war in the period 1950-53 To investigate the outcome and effects of the spread of the Cold War to the Far East To assess the significance of confrontations and ‘turning points’ in this period *Exemplar student research/presentations for task also included on set topics, categorised as 'assessment'*

Cold War; Superpower Relations A-level (Why did the Cold War end?) Learning Objectives To consider the different interpretations of the role played by individuals in the process of ending the Cold War To assess and evaluate historical interpretations of the causes of the ending of the Cold War To come to your own reasoned judgement as to why the Cold War came to an end

Lesson examining what pupils would have done if they were Harold including decision making game, and letter writing task as a military adviser to Harold.

IB History (SL) PAPER 2 - Authoritarian States [Mao’s China] Learning Objectives To identify how Mao took control of the CCP and became leader of China To evaluate the historiographical schools of thought and historians interpretations on the rise of Mao.

Cold War; Superpower Relations A-level (Diplomatic Breakdown 1944-1950) Learning Objectives To identify and summarise the stages in the process of diplomatic breakdown in the period 1945-1950 To investigate the outcome and effects of the breakdown of diplomatic relations To assess the significance of confrontations and ‘turning points’ in this period

IB History SL/HL: PAPER 1 (PS3) Move to Global War Recommended textbook: Access to History for the IB Diploma: The move to global war (Andy Dailey)https://www.amazon.com/Access-History-IB-Diploma-global/dp/147183932X/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1537542323&sr=8-2&keywords=the+move+to+global+war Learning Objectives To explain how Japan justified its expansion up to 1939 To assess the causes for Japanese expansion 1939-41 To analyze the extent to which peace between the USA and Japan was possible in November 1941 To explain the cause, course and consequences of the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor in December 1941 To evaluate the extent to which the Japanese justified their attack on Pearl Harbor

Learning Objectives To identify how Britain benefitted from having colonies To explain reasons why Britain built an empire To evaluate which reasons were the most and least important

IB History SL/HL: PAPER 1 (PS3) Move to Global War Recommended textbook: Access to History for the IB Diploma: The move to global war (Andy Dailey) Learning Objectives To explain how the Meji Constitution organized Japan’s government and the reasons for this To analyze the extent to which the education system promoted nationalism and loyalty to the state To evaluate which factors were most significant in contributing to the rise of radical nationalism

*NEW AQA GCSE - Thematic Study - Power and the People* Learning Objectives To outline the problems Henry VIII had during his reign To explain why the monasteries were useful to Henry To compare different reactions to Henry’s actions.

iGCSE Edexcel Paper 2: A2 Russia 1905-1924 Learning Objectives To explain the weaknesses and mistakes of the Provisional Government To analyze the impact of the Petrograd Soviet

IB History SL/HL Prescribed Subject 4: Rights and Protest (Case Study 1: APARTHEID SOUTH AFRICA 1948–1964) Enquiry Question: What was the reaction of the government to anti-Apartheid protest? Learning Objectives To analyse the significance and impact of the Rivonia Trial To explain the ideas, actions and impact of Nelson Mandela

Cold War; Superpower Relations A-level (Detente 1969-1979) Learning Objectives To examine the factors that pushed both superpowers towards détente To assess the key features of the main agreements of détente To examine the ways in which détente was criticised by opponents on both sides To understand and analyse the role of the factors that brought about the end of détente

Handout with questions looking at changes in different industries during the Industrial Revolution.

Edexcel iGCSE PAPER 2: B2 Changes in medicine Learning Objectives To explain the developments which were made to deal with the problem of excessive bleeding both in terms of controlling blood loss and replacing lost blood To reach a conclusion about the impact of war as a factor for the development of surgery

IB History SL/HL: PAPER 1 (PS3) Move to Global War Recommended textbook: Access to History for the IB Diploma: The move to global war (Andy Dailey) Learning Objectives To explain how the organization of the Japanese government benefit the military To analyze how China’s internal problems affected Japan’s foreign affairs To assess the extent to which Japan’s policies towards China had changed by 1931

iGCSE Edexcel History (Specification code: 4HI1) Paper 1: Depth Studies [Germany: development of dictatorship, 1918–45] Learning Outcomes To explain the reasons for Germany’s defeat in WW2 To analyse the competing theories surrounding Hitler’s death