This lesson looks at the changes in society 1924-29. Students collect evidence to support a range of statements before responding to a how far statement. Homework task looks at a Section A Q1 type exam question that links to unit 2. The worksheets included require access to the Pearson textbook (or any textbook that has info on the societal changes in Weimar Germany). As always there is a step by step lesson guide and differentiated resources.

A lesson that introduces students to the more complex issues/ actions of different groups in the build up to the civil war. Students need to sort cards based on people's actions, priorities events in order of significance and complete a Fakebook activity. The main task requires the students to respond to a choice of 2 questions. This lesson needs plenty of questioning, lots of discussion and higher order thinking and encourages independent learners. As always there are clear step by step instructions,

presentation, sources, card sort activity and report activity.

The first lesson for the last unit (C1900-present: crime, punishment and law enforcement in recent times). An easy to follow lesson which introduces students to a range of crimes (some new and some old but carried out using new methods). Students are issued with one crime which they use to make a teaching poster. They then teach other students about their crime. Plenty of opportunity for discussion e.g. which factors have influenced present day crime the most etc. There is a table to complete for 12 crimes before an exam style question.

This lesson looks at the key factors that enabled the Vietcong to succeed against the US army. Students work through a range of activities, such as categorising and prioritising evidence through a card sort, before creating a newspaper article that outlines the reasons for the USA's withdrawal from Vietnam. Differentiated resources and literacy support included as well as clear step by step instructions.

Preparation for a 12 mark explain style question. Students work through a card sort and diamond 9 activity to assess the problems faced by the government before analysing some student responses to an exam question. The lesson concludes with the students completing a 12 mark exam question.

The second lesson for the new edexcel 9-1 Crime and Punishment spec. Easy to follow lesson, which is fully resourced with 8 worksheets/ assessment and activities. The lesson looks at crime, the eight factors and an example question with the skills and knowledge needed to complete the question. A whole course overview, question types and self assessment for the introduction is included, Terms of Use: Purchase of this item entitles the purchaser the right to reproduce the pages for personal and classroom use only. Duplication for other classes, an entire school or for commercial use is strictly prohibited without written permission from the author. Minor editing is allowed but only for personal use. The document remains under copyright even when edited. Pasting this item in whole or part on the Internet in any form is strictly prohibited and a violation of the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA). Copyright 2017.

This lesson looks at the key events that led to worsening relations between east and West in the period 1945-46. Students are introduced to the idea that the BBC are creating a documentary about the causes of the Cold War, with 5 key events being examined. They study these and plot their importance on a radar graph before finishing with an annotated timer to explain how the events should be split over a 60 minute documentary based on their significance in contributing to tension between the USA and Soviet Union. This lesson completes unit 1.1. As always there are clear step by step instructions and high-quality differentiated resources.

A concise 5 page A4 revision and teaching sheet for the crime, punishment and law enforcement c1900-present, Area of Study 4. This comes with key vocabulary, an overview of the period, info on law enforcement, changes and continuity during the period, case study knowledge, a student assessment grid and exam question example and advice. I’ll be doing one of these for each of the units, so keep your eyes on my page.

Easy to follow lesson on the different methods used by the police during the Ripper investigation and the problems they encountered. A source based activity is also included. This lesson concludes the Whitechapel Unit. All the 6 lessons cover the entire specification.

This lesson looks at the different ethnic/ political groups who moved to Whitechapel during the 19th century. Students extract information and add it to a matrix before determining which group they believe posed the greatest threat to the police in Whitechapel. A source based question supports the knowledge from this lesson and draws on content from the previous lesson re source skills and types of evidence. All resources and activities are included in a printable work booklet

A lesson on the changes to the death penalty in the 20th century. Students analyse the laws/ changes and assess the reasons for these changes in law, which they attempt to attribute to a factor e.g. individuals. They must also decide which factors are most important and respond to an exam style question. They use the factor cards to complete a living timeline on the changes to capital punishment during the period of study. There is also an activity which looks at 3 controversial executions in this time period and the significance of these.

Another active student led lesson. This time Students analyse a quote by President Truman. This quote seems to suggest that NATO will make the world a safer place. The students work through role play cards, meeting characters from the Cold War era to determine if their views correspond to that of the US President. Completing a role play response grid they jot down people's views before returning to questioning and then writing a response to Truman's quote. Homework task included. As always there are clear step by step instructions and high-quality resources.

Lesson one for the Edexcel Crime and Punishment Historic Environment unit. The lesson looks at the nature and impact of poor housing conditions and the attempts to improve housing and provision for the poor. Students research this through a range of sources. After extracting evidence they need to determine its influence on crime and decide upon the worst aspects of life in Whitechapel. An eight page work booklet which includes key word lists for the unit, source based activities, exam questions and engaging activities. Terms of Use: Purchase of this item entitles the purchaser the right to reproduce the pages for personal and classroom use only. Duplication for other classes, an entire school or for commercial use is strictly prohibited without written permission from the author. Minor editing is allowed but only for personal use. The document remains under copyright even when edited. Pasting this item in whole or part on the Internet in any form is strictly prohibited and a violation of the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA). Copyright 2017.

A lesson with a range of activities to develop the knowledge required for reforms to prisons in the 20th century (young offenders and purpose of changes to legislation). The resources includes information sheets, a range of activities, such as mind mapping and analysing the reasons for reforms to the prison system in the 20th century.

The case study knowledge for the period 1900 - present which looks at conscientious objectors and their treatment by the government and the public. Students should be able to give examples of CO treatment and explain government actions. The lesson also includes a 4 mark question which compares the crime of heresy and COs (support material and activities sets up the exam question).

This lesson starts with a knowledge recap about the situation in Hungary in 1956 before students start evaluating the outcomes of the Uprising through categorising and prioritising information. The lesson involves exam practice for the 8 mark consequences style questions. Fully differentiated with step by step instructions, exam tips, structure strips and a range of activities and worksheets. This lesson concludes Unit 1

Who did most to develop the Cold War 1945-47, Truman or Stalin? This lesson really focuses on oracy and the development of spoken skills which will help to develop written arguments. Students begin by considering the question 'who did most to develop the Cold War 1945-47, Truman or Stalin' and jot down their ideas. They then study information cards about the key events and attribute blame to each event before ranking them in order of importance and identifying links. The main activity is an argument tunnel where students line up to face each other to argue who was to blame (they will need to argue both sides of the argument). When the argument is over they return to the big question and answer it! Literacy support included. As always there are clear step by step instructions.

Easy to follow lesson on plantation life. The students analyse two clips from the film 'Twelve Years a Slave' and note down evidence of what was like on a plantation based on the scenes from the film. They are then introduced to some sources (they analyse one each) and match it to one of 4 categories (which I put on posters around the room). They stand by the poster and discuss with other students to ensure they are in the correct place and then they can complete the section on the worksheet that relates to their source. Following this they should exchange info and complete the worksheet. After discussion the main task is writing a letter to the director of the film to give their impression of how accurate the scenes are and how they could be improved. I recently taught this lesson for an observation and the class were really engaged and produced some excellent work. Differentiated materials included, as well as literacy support.

Students begin by creating a caption for a cartoon of JFK. They then categorise knowledge cards before producing a SWOT analysis for Cuba for Castro in 1959 before he launches his revolution. They use their knowledge of Cuba and fresh evidence cards of the main incidents following the revolution to create an annotated heart beat graph for President Kennedy. This is then used to respond to a series of questions. There is a homework activity on the causes of effects on the Bay of Pigs incident. The lesson concludes with students refining their cartoon captions. As always there are step by step instructions and high quality resources.