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15 yrs experience in outstanding schools and 5 years exam marking. I have a range of affordable resources for all Key Stages in History and ALevel (KS5) Government and Politics. I do the hard work so you don't have to! Track record of outstanding teaching and results over 15 year career so far. SPI +1.10 and a residual of +0.48 in 2023. Please review my resources as this helps me to improve and produce what teachers want. Any issues feel free to email me- moss_emma@hotmail.com and ill help!

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15 yrs experience in outstanding schools and 5 years exam marking. I have a range of affordable resources for all Key Stages in History and ALevel (KS5) Government and Politics. I do the hard work so you don't have to! Track record of outstanding teaching and results over 15 year career so far. SPI +1.10 and a residual of +0.48 in 2023. Please review my resources as this helps me to improve and produce what teachers want. Any issues feel free to email me- moss_emma@hotmail.com and ill help!
Flashcards Russia 1894-1905
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Flashcards Russia 1894-1905

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Detailed flashcards to assist with revision for Russia 1894-1905. These flashcards are focused on the problems in Russia 1894-1905, growth of political opposition and the causes of the 1905 Revolution. Created for ALevel OCR course (Unit group 2). 15 ready made flashcards which can be printed, folded over and used for students of all abilities. Can be highlighted and annotated or edited if you wanted to add more. In word document format.
Anglo Saxon King and Earls
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Anglo Saxon King and Earls

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This lesson looks at how powerful the Anglo Saxon King was in comparison to their Earls with a focus on Earl Godwin and the crisis between him and Edward the Confessor. Lesson includes all information and resources- evaluating how powerful the King was in Anglo Saxon England. Made for Edexcel GCSE course but can be adapted for other boards or used for KS3.
ALevel Russia Course Guide
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ALevel Russia Course Guide

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Very detailed course guide for OCR Russia 1894-1941 Can be used also for AQA/ Edexcel but will need adapting Includes : ALevel expectations Glossary of key terms for students to fill in Key Individuals Key Political Opposition to the Tsar Comprehensive topic check list to RAG Key words again at the end to RAG Past paper question list Exam tips
Politics Essay Booklet
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Politics Essay Booklet

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Edexcel Government and Politics (2017) Essay booklet for Component/ Paper 1. This booklet is ready to go- it took me hours! Has 2 essays- one source and one non source question per topic with mark schemes, pre-populated targets and sections for student answers AND purple pen response tasks. This will make giving high quality feedback a breeze for you and ensure excellent progress- it will be sure to impress your team leader or SLT link. This will help you to track progress and keep all your feedback logged and show pupils progressing in their skills on the assessment objectives. More than my usual price because it took me so long- hope you find it useful! I am working on a Government one, Ideologies and USA also.
The Harrying of the North
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The Harrying of the North

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Edecxel GCSE History- the Harrying of the North but can easily be adapted to any exam board by changing the exam questions William’s reasons for the Harrying of the North and a 16 mark planning question on this. Looking at the Short and Long term impact of the Harrying of the North- colour code exercise. Includes everything you need, no need for a textbook.
Anglo Saxon Society
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Anglo Saxon Society

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This is a long/ detailed lesson on Anglo Saxon society. Includes information about the Anglo Saxon Church, Trade, Festivals and the differences between villages and Burhs/ Towns. Local government- Shire Reeves etc Also includes detailed activities on Crime and Punishment- the Hue and Cry and Trials by Fire etc. Match up Crime to punishment Also a retrieval pyramid on Anglo Saxon England so far. My lesson 3 on this topic.
Henry VIII Early Reign Problems and Solutions
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Henry VIII Early Reign Problems and Solutions

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This is a KS3 lesson for Y7/8 and has quite a high challenge/ stretch and challenge for more able pupils. It follows on from my lesson on Henry VII and his problems and solutions and is best used with the attached glossary of key terms. It also addresses many of the misconceptions about Henry as a fat tyrannical ruler that we know he became later in his reign and looks at the optimism of a young Renaissance Prince- handsome and youthful in stark contrast to his father,
Battles Fulford Gate and Stamford Bridge
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Battles Fulford Gate and Stamford Bridge

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Edexcel GCSE Lesson on the Battles of Fulford Gate and Stamford Bridge Fully resourced powerpoint, worksheets for the BBC teach videos which I have removed due to Copyright laws but they can be viewed you youtube :)
GCSE Battle of Hastings
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GCSE Battle of Hastings

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Full lesson on Battle of Hastings- uses the Battlefield Britain clip which there is a link to but also includes plenty of information as a stand alone resource includes diagrams, colour code and exam question/ example answer (16 marks) For the Edexcel specification GCSE although can be adapted to others Why did William win the Battle of Hastings? Includes a grade 9 and a grade 5 model answer
Tudor Queens Henry VIII Wives
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Tudor Queens Henry VIII Wives

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This lesson is for KS3 but could be used for KS4 too- a look at the women in Henry VIII life from a new perspective- their own talents and merits rather than viewing them in Henry VIII shadow. Also addresses popular myths and misconceptions about his wives. Includes full powerpoint, information sheets and a video clip to evaluate how sufficient/ accurate horrible histories is.
History Curriculum Key Stage 3 and 4 (Edexcel)
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History Curriculum Key Stage 3 and 4 (Edexcel)

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This is an overview resource/ learning journey for a Key Stage 3 History Curriculum and is a fully editable learning journey powerpoint. Useful for schools looking to improve their History curriculum- has been approved by Ofsted as an outstanding curriculum but can be further adapted/ improved. This is underpinned by key themes as you can see in the image. May also be useful for schools looking to build a more representative curriculum or move from a 2 year to 3 year KS3. This is for the overview powerpoint only not individual schemes of work for each topic. Also added my Key Stage 4 Curriculum which is Edexcel and includes Medicine Through Time (thematic), Anglo Saxons and Normans (British), Weimar and Nazi Germany (Depth) and Cold War Super Power Relations (Period study).
How did William establish and Maintain Royal Control?
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How did William establish and Maintain Royal Control?

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Edexcel GCSE History Anglo Saxons and Normans Can be used for other specifications Complete lesson with essay questions looking at the Maintenance of Royal Power and Control in England under William I. Includes all information needed- although it refers to textbook pages all the info is on the slides.
Medieval Village Life Game
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Medieval Village Life Game

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Game designed to teach pupils all about life in a medieval village for peasants. Could they survive the Black Death? Failed harvest and famine? The abolishment of Holy Feast days?! This is a fun way to bring to life a topic which can be a little dry. Good for contextual understanding of life in medieval England/ Life of a Peasant Villager.
Politics Christmas Quiz
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Politics Christmas Quiz

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Christmas Quiz for Year 12 Politics A little bit cheeky so if easily offended maybe not for you. Round 1 Have I got news for you headlines Round 2 What are the cabinet up to picture round Round 3 Jordan Klepper on Trump rallies observation round Works well on zoom or in person- all answers included.
Henry VIII Interpretations
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Henry VIII Interpretations

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Interpretations of Henry VIII- was he a Tyrant or Renaissance Prince? This lesson is designed for KS3 but is quite challenging so could be used for GCSE. I also have a whole unit of work on the Tudor monarchs for £15 which includes 10 lessons – plenty of high challenge and retrieval. You may want to buy that rather than individual lessons :)
Tudor Rebellions Epic Revision Quiz
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Tudor Rebellions Epic Revision Quiz

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OCR History Rebellion and Disorder against the Tudors 1485-1603 epic quiz I made for revision. Several rounds for revision of key terms, key facts and key individuals. Answers included
1066 Claimants to the Throne
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1066 Claimants to the Throne

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GCSE lesson Edexcel History can be used for different exam boards. Claimants to the Throne 1066 Includes: Retrieval quiz Anglo Saxon England Bayeaux Tapestry thinking task Mini whiteboard plenary Colour code plenary/ homework
Intro Suffragettes Victorian women
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Intro Suffragettes Victorian women

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This lesson is an intro to the Suffragettes for Y9- it examines Victorian attitudes towards women and looks at despite rich women having some benefits they were still repressed in terms of rights in the household, their opinions etc. Includes video clips from Mary Poppins and Oliver Twist, sources from anti-women’s suffrage posters and also discussions around how far sexual equality has moved on since women got the vote with modern adverts and stats.
USA 1920s Women
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USA 1920s Women

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This lesson is designed for KS3 but can be used for KS4 also for the AQA and Edexcel specs. It examines how far the lives of women changed during the 1920s and covers flapper culture as well as opposition from Christians and Traditional women as well as some men and authorities. Includes 3 activities - a similarity and difference activity, note taking from a video clip and explanation and a card sort with continuums to annotate before making final judgments. Considers nuances such as the lives of African-Americans in both the North and South e.g. Harlem Renaissance vs Southern Jim Crow repressed women. Also looks at age groups and rural vs urban women.
Black History Month 2021
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Black History Month 2021

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Theme: Proud to Be This short powerpoint presentation includes the History behind BHM and the focus on this year’s theme Proud to Be. Includes a competition I am running in my school but can be adapted to suit your school and multimedia needs.