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The Cold War: 'Was American involvement in Vietnam justified?'
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The Cold War: 'Was American involvement in Vietnam justified?'

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Students begin by watching a clip from Platoon, whereby they suggest adjectives to describe the impression given re American involvement in Vietnam and share their opinions on the source and what it suggests. They are introduced to 5 different reasons for US action in Vietnam, which they have to link to a description for each reason and a supporting quote. They then decide which of the 5 factors were the main reasons for US involvement. They main activity is to create a script for a voice-over to either condemn or support US actions. As always there are clear step by step instructions.
Vietnam War Bundle
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Vietnam War Bundle

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A sequence of 3 fully resourced lessons which focuses on the war in Vietnam. Each lesson includes a powerpoint with a step by step guide and activities, differentiated worksheets, card sorts and a range of exercises which are all ready to teach.
Edexcel GCSE  Punishment L11How far did crime and punishment change during Oliver Cromwell’s rule?
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Edexcel GCSE Punishment L11How far did crime and punishment change during Oliver Cromwell’s rule?

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This lesson looks at the changes brought in by Cromwell and its implications for crime and punishment during the period. This lesson cements the understanding of the events and changes. A concise 3 page work book covering this element of the specification is included with categorising, prioritising and linking activities as well as an exam style question (literacy support included on the presentation).
World War Two Turning Points: Lesson 1 'Was appeasement a mistake?'
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World War Two Turning Points: Lesson 1 'Was appeasement a mistake?'

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A lesson that investigates the reasons why Chamberlain appeased Hitler. The lesson starts with an appeasement scenario game whereby students in small groups (2-3) must decide on the best course of action. Their decisions are scored. They then examine the reasons for Chamberlain's actions which link to the scenarios that they discussed during the starter game. After swapping data and discussions the students must decide if appeasement was the right course of action. They end by writing up their findings which is a good opportunity to develop GCSE skills (especially the 16 mark and 20 mark questions whereby students must be able to offer counter arguments and reach a supported conclusion). Writing frames are included for the less able which talks them through these skills.
Why did so many men choose to go to war in 1914?
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Why did so many men choose to go to war in 1914?

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A First World War recruitment lesson. Students analyse a range of sources to identify reasons why men joined the army in 1914 (differentiated with examples and prompts). They then use this information to practice GCSE skills before creating their own propaganda poster. As always there are clear step by step instructions.
Medieval Realms-  Unit of Work
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Medieval Realms- Unit of Work

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12 lessons and a castle project on the Medieval period. Each lesson is fully resourced with a PowerPoint presentation, worksheets, activities, card sorts, differentiated activities, literacy support, student-led tasks. There is also an assessment linked to the new 9-1 assessment criteria. *Please note that these lessons are student-led and are designed to encourage independent learning, critical/ deeper level thinking and incorporate GCSE and literacy skills.
The Norman Conquest: Lesson 2 - Who should become King in 1066?
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The Norman Conquest: Lesson 2 - Who should become King in 1066?

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This lesson looks at the main claimants to the throne after the death of Edward the Confessor. Students have to make a judgement as to who should be the rightful king. Lots of discussion and opportunities for questioning student’s decisions before writing up their findings in the form of a letter or a speech with a focus on literacy development. As always there are clear step by step instructions
Edexcel GCSE 9-1 Weimar & Nazi Germany: L10 Why do historians disagree about Stresemann?
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Edexcel GCSE 9-1 Weimar & Nazi Germany: L10 Why do historians disagree about Stresemann?

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An exam skills lesson. Students are introduced to the concepts of interpretations and work through a variety of activities to develop their source analysis skills. They examine two different types of exam style questions and use worksheets to help guide them through the skills needed to produce a level 3 response. The lesson also builds on the knowledge gained from Lesson 9 and the lesson concludes with the students applying this knowledge to complete a 12 mark explain question.
Edexcel GCSE Weimar & Nazi Germany, 1918-1939.  L17:  was the Munich Putsch a success or a failure?
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Edexcel GCSE Weimar & Nazi Germany, 1918-1939. L17: was the Munich Putsch a success or a failure?

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EA decision-making lesson on whether the Munich Putsch was a success or a failure. The lessons starts by organising the students into groups. They have to draw a scene from the Putsch before swapping with a group member who has to annotate the illustration and then the combined effort to position the drawings into chronological order. The main task requires students to position events on a graph to determine the success of each outcome of the Putsch before writing up their judgement. A source based activity is also included as well as differentiated resources and literacy support.
Edexcel GCSE  9-1 Weimar & Nazi Germany: L29 How successful was the Nazi police state?
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Edexcel GCSE 9-1 Weimar & Nazi Germany: L29 How successful was the Nazi police state?

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A lesson that looks at the different methods used by the Nazi Party to control the German people. Students begin with a revision activity from last lesson (how Hitler became a dictator). They then study a clip from the White Rose and noting down any methods used and their effectiveness. Students are then introduced to a quote by Lawrence Rees about how successful he feels the Nazi Police state was. Students test his theory out by examining a source and sharing evidence to complete a matrix before responding to his view. A 12 mark exam question follows. As always there are clear instructions, high-quality worksheets, student led activities and plenty of scope for discussions.
Why did President Truman drop the atomic bomb?
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Why did President Truman drop the atomic bomb?

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A lesson which encourages students to consider the arguments for the use of the atomic bomb and it gives students the opportunity to develop their own theories. The short video clip can be used to introduce the lesson. Before students examine the key arguments for the use of the bomb. A strong literacy focus to develop GCSE skills through counterarguments and using subject specific vocabulary. As always there are clear instructions and differentiated resources.
Why was public health improved in 1875?
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Why was public health improved in 1875?

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Students learn about the key factors that led to the developments in public health through a card sort (categorising and prioritising activities). Plenty of scope for students discussions as they select and prioritise information before writing up their findings in a post card to Queen Victoria. Literacy support and differentiated materials included. As always there are high quality resources and step by step instructions.