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 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 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

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 (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 (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 (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 (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 (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 (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 (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

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

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

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

*NEW AQA GCSE - Power and the People* Learning Outcomes To explain the causes of the General Strike of 1926 To analyse the causes and consequences of the strike To evaluate evidence using your own knowledge

*NEW AQA GCSE - Power and the People* Learning Outcomes To explain the differences between groups campaigning for women’s suffrage To explain the government response to the suffragettes’ actions To evaluate the success of the violent tactics used in the campaign *references to textbook are to A.Wilkes' AQA Power and People book.

*NEW AQA GCSE - Power and the People* Learning Outcomes To explain the reasons for immigration to Britain after the Second World War and the experience of immigrants To describe how the government reacted to immigration To evaluate the significance of immigration to the UK since the Second World War *references to textbook are A.Wilkes' AQA Power and People textbook