This lesson continues the investigation into whether or not there was a Mid Tudor Crisis. It focuses on the challenged faced by Somerset as Edward VI’s Lord Protector and investigates why Somerset became increasingly unpopular. It contains a range of investigative material and links to useful documentaries. It can be used for all examination boards and is designed so that any examination board approved text book can be used to complete the activities. Students will learn about: The challenges faced by Somerset when he became Lord Protector How to categorise them How to deal with them Why Somerset became so unpopular Duration: 1 hour and a documentary to watch at home

This lesson continues the investigation into whether or not there was a Mid Tudor Crisis. It focuses on Northumberland’s coup and the replacement of Somerset as Lord Protector. It contains a range of investigative material and considers both contemporary source material and interpretation of the coup to help establish the motives for the coup and the events of the coup. This lesson can be used to take lesson 3 ‘good duke’ and ‘bad duke’ further. Students will learn about: The coup to overthrow Somerset The causes of the coup The role of Northumberland in the coup Duration: This is a long lesson and will probably require 2 hours to teach it, plus an hour of home learning to complete all of the activities. It can be used for all examination boards and is designed so that any examination board approved text book can be used to complete the activities.

This lesson continues the investigation into whether or not there was a Mid Tudor Crisis. It focuses on the issues surrounding Edward VI’s age and minority rule. It contains a range of investigative material and links to useful documentaries. It can be used for all examination boards and is designed so that any examination board approved text book can be used to complete the activities. Students will learn about: The issues surrounding the role of Edward as a minority monarch The role of Somerset in manipulating Henry VIII’s will How to analyse contemporary material to the standard necessary for success at A Level Duration: 1 hour teaching plus an hour’s activities, plus links to clips.

This lesson is suitable for any A Level Tudor unit of work. It uses both contemporary sources and interpretations, and is therefore suitable for all boards and all units. It fully resourced, and can be used with any examination board approved text book. It contains a range of varied activities and clips all designed to maximise performance at A Level. In this lesson students will learn to: Evaluate evidence to suggest whether or not there was a Mid-Tudor Crisis from the unit of work Answer an interpretation-style question This is the concluding lesson in the unit where students will draw on evidence from throughout the unit to reach their own judgment Duration: 2 hours and 45 minutes homework.

This lesson is suitable for any A Level Tudor unit of work. It uses both contemporary sources and interpretations, and is therefore suitable for all boards and all units. It fully resourced, and can be used with any examination board approved text book. It contains a range of varied activities and clips all designed to maximise performance at A Level. In this lesson students will learn about: The issues faced by Mary Tudor on her coronation as queen of England. Examine source material explaining 16th century attitudes towards gender Evaluate her marriage options and treaties, evaluating the issues she faced and the complexities of choosing between an English nobleman and a foreign prince Duration: 1 hour teaching plus a 50 minute documentary for homework.

Comprehensive set of revision notes contained within a 22 page booklet covering IGCSE Modern World History International Relations 1919-1939. Outlines and tabulates knowledge for key questions: Were the 1919 Peace Treaties Fair? How successful was the League of Nations? Why did peace collapse in 1939? Analysis of each key question also included to support students to produce in depth analysis in the examination.

This lesson is the final one of four looking at the experiences of migrants in Medieval England. This lesson focuses on migration of peoples from the Low Countries and Lombardy. It involves looking at the different ways in which European migrants settled into English society, and requires students to consider causation, and to make an overall judgment about the experiences of all four groups of migrants in Medieval England. Duration: 1 hour A work booklet containing sample questions; sample answers and examination technique tips and advice for this course is also available.

This is the first lesson in a A Level Civil Rights Part 1 - African-Americans SOL. It focuses on the emancipation of slaves and considers the question regarding whether or not emancipation resulted in freedom. The activities are varied and are targeted at stretching students’ thinking in preparation for success at A Level. The lesson is fully resourced, but can also be used in conjunction with any A Level approved textbook. Duration: 2 hours.

This is the second lesson in a A Level Civil Rights Part 1 - African-Americans SOL. It focuses on the reconstruction and considers the question regarding whether or not reconstruction after the Civil War was a success. The activities are varied and are targeted at stretching students’ thinking in preparation for success at A Level. The lesson is fully resourced, but can also be used in conjunction with any A Level approved textbook. Duration: 2 hours.

This is the fifth lesson in a A Level Civil Rights Part 1 - African-Americans SOL. It focuses impact of the First World War on civil rights and looks at changing attitudes in the north. The activities are varied and are targeted at stretching students’ thinking in preparation for success at A Level. The lesson is fully resourced, but can also be used in conjunction with any A Level approved textbook. Duration: 2 hours.

This is the third lesson in a A Level Civil Rights Part 1 - African-Americans SOL. It considers the role of Ida Wells and Booker Washington inthe development of civil rights. The activities are varied and are targeted at stretching students’ thinking in preparation for success at A Level. The lesson is fully resourced, but can also be used in conjunction with any A Level approved textbook. Duration: 2 hours.

This is the sixth lesson in a A Level Civil Rights Part 1 - African-Americans SOL. It focuses on the impact of Marcus Garvey on civil rights. The activities are varied and are targeted at stretching students’ thinking in preparation for success at A Level. The lesson is fully resourced, but can also be used in conjunction with any A Level approved textbook. Duration: 2 hours.

This is the third lesson of the second key topic for A Level democracies and dictatorships in Germany. It is the third part of an investigation into whether or not there was a Nazi Revolution in 1933-34. In this lesson key ideas about revolution are revisited, and arguments for and against whether the events of 1933-34 constituted a revolution are examined. This lesson contains a step by step guide on how to write a successful 20 marks answer to a question, and an opportunity to apply these skills. Activities are built into the power point. Duration: 1 hour

This is the first lesson of the second key topic for A Level democracies and dictatorships in Germany. It is the first part of an investigation into whether or not there was a Nazi Revolution in 1933-34. It allows the investigation into the concept of a revolution and investigates the implications of the Enabling Act. Activities are built into the power point. Duration: 1 hour

This lesson is the second one of four looking at the impact of migrants in Medieval England. This lesson focuses on migration of the Normans It involves looking at the different ways in which the Normans had an impact on England and requires students to consider content; skills and concepts for the new GCSE breadth study. Duration: 1 hour A work booklet containing sample questions; sample answers and examination technique tips and advice for this course is also available.

This is the first lesson for the new ‘Migrants in Britain’ EDEXCEL depth study. It outlines the course; explains the assessment objectives; and starts to look at the causes of migration to in the Medieval Period (the first of the 4 eras to be studied). This lesson focuses on Viking migration and traces them from raiders to invaders. Students have a number of tasks to do, mainly focused on CAUSATION, and there are two clips for the students to watch to enable them to get an overall picture of the Viking invasion of England. Duration: 1 hour A work booklet containing sample questions; sample answers and examination technique tips and advice for this course is also available.

This is the final lesson in the A Level Civil Rights scheme of work. It considers how opposition to civil rights changed between 1965 and 1992. The unit is completed with an essay comparing civil rights leaders and instructions/model paragraphs. Duration: 2 hours

This is the 17th lesson in the scheme of work for A Level civil rights. It looks at the riots in the cities and the progress made since the death of Martin Luther King up until 1992. It is fully resourced and contains a wide range of challenging activities. Duration: approx 2 hours