Cold War; Superpower Relations A-level (The Nuclear Arms Race 1949-1963) Learning Objectives To identify how nuclear weapons were developed by the two superpowers To explain why and how the arms race developed To use the Cuban Missile Crisis as a case study to illustrate your explanation To evaluate the impact of the arms race

Cold War; Superpower Relations A-level (The Nuclear Arms Race 1949-1963) Learning Objectives To identify how nuclear weapons were developed by the two superpowers To explain why and how the arms race developed To use the Cuban Missile Crisis as a case study to illustrate your explanation To evaluate the impact of the arms race

Cold War; Superpower Relations A-level (Post Stalin Thaw 1953-1962) Learning Objectives To identify and explain the discussions at a series of summits and their impact on superpower relations To explain why the “thaw” came to and To evaluate the achievements of the “thaw” in superpower relations

Cold War; Superpower Relations A-level (Post Stalin Thaw 1953-1962) Learning Objectives To explain the impact of the change of leadership in the USA on foreign policy To identify and explain the internal threats to the Soviet system and the USSR’s response To evaluate the extent to which both of these impacted on superpower relations

Cold War; Superpower Relations A-level (Post-Stalin Thaw 1953-1962) Learning Objectives To explain the process of the De-Stalinisation To investigate how and why the policy of peaceful coexistence developed To assess the significance of the achievements of the “thaw” and the impact it had on superpower relations

Cold War; Superpower Relations A-level (Controversy; Why did the Cold War emerge?) Learning Objectives Why did the Cold War emerge? To consider the different interpretations of the role the USA played in the development of the Cold War To examine the differing views of Stalin’s foreign policy and its role in shaping events during the development of the Cold War To assess and evaluate historical interpretations on the causes of the Cold War To examine the historical debates that exist over the key confrontations between the superpowers during this period: the Iron Curtain speech; the Truman Doctrine; the Berlin Blockade

Cold War; Superpower Relations A-level (Cold War Extends to the Far East 1950-53) 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

Cold War; Superpower Relations A-level (Cold War Extends to the Far East 1950-53) 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

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 (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

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

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

Cold War; Superpower Relations A-level (Lesson introducing the Grand Alliance) Learning Objectives To consolidate our understanding of why the Grand Alliance was formed in 1941 To explain the impact of the end of WW2 on the Grand Alliance To explore the motivations of the Big Three and suggest how these may have affected the Grand Alliance

Cold War; Superpower Relations A-level (Introductory Lesson) Learning Objectives To identify and explain the differences between capitalism and communism. To identify and evaluate causes of rising tensions in the 1920s/1930s.

*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

*NEW AQA GCSE - Thematic Unit - Power and the People* Learning Objectives To list the demands of the pilgrims in 1536 To explain the causes of the Pilgrimage of Grace To compare and contrast the rebellion with the Peasants’ Revolt.

*NEW AQA GCSE - Thematic Unit - Power and the People* Cover lesson using some edited/adapted hard copies of the National Archives excellent online lesson which is available here: http://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/education/medieval/magna-carta/index.php?page=chapter/5

*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.

For old A level (Edexcel, Unit 3) - can be easily adapted for new Cold War A level

SOW from old A-level (Exexcel, Unit 3) - can be adapted for new Cold War A level.