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Introducing Top Historian, where a decade of seasoned expertise in History teaching and department management converges to craft exceptional educational resources. Our meticulously designed materials include individual lessons, exam technique and content revision for both British and International exam boards. Let Top Historian lighten your workload without compromising on excellence, providing a seamless blend of experience and adaptability to deliver top quality History with maximum progress.
A full exam technique lesson for the Edexcel History IGCSE Paper 2. This lesson includes a 19 slide PowerPoint presentation which breaks down the demands of every question in both Section A and Section B of this paper. This masterclass also provides specific instructions, examples, writing frameworks and guidance on how to craft top quality answers for each Paper 2 question, to help your students gain the highest marks possible in their final exam.
Specific content:
Slide 1 - Introduction slide
Slide 2 - Paper 2 Content and Assessment overview
Slide 3 - A summary of Paper 2, Section A
Slide 4 - Top tips for a 6 mark Q (Qa) - instructions and framework
Slide 5 - Top tips for a 6 mark Q (Qa) - example questions
Slide 6 - Top tips for an 8 mark Q (Qb) - instructions and framework
Slide 7 - Top tips for an 8 mark Q (Qb) - example questions
Slide 8 - QB structure template
Slide 9 - Top tips for a 16 mark Q (Qc) - instructions and framework
Slide 10 - Top tips for a 16 mark Q (Qc) - example questions
Slide 11 - Paper 2, Qc Essay Writing Masterclass
Slide 12 - Introductions
Slide 13 - Main body and conclusion
Slide 14 - Essay pitfalls - what not to do!
Slide 15 - A summary of Paper 2, Section B
Slide 16 - Top tips for a 6 mark Q (Qa)
Slide 17 - Top tips for an 8 mark Q (Qb)
Slide 18 - Top tips for a 16 mark Q (Qc) - breakdown of demands and example questions
Slide 19 - Top tips for a 16 mark Q (Qc) - format and structure
Who is this lesson for?
This lesson can be used to introduce, embed or revise the key skills required to excel in Paper 2 to Year 10 and 11. The example questions are focused on America for Section A and China for Section B, though the principles of the Paper 2 exam technique will be useful to any school doing the Edexcel History IGCSE. A handy lesson which can be reused again and again to embed those core skills for Paper 2 success! Fully adaptable as a Powerpoint presentation for those who want to tweak and adapt to the needs of their class!
Duration of lesson
Between 1-2 hrs for students who are new to or still developing their Paper 2 technique. You may wish to get students to apply the tips and structure guidance in the masterclass to some practice exam questions, in which case it will naturally take longer. This is a lesson you can revisit again and again for revision of Paper 2
If you are teaching the Edexcel IGCSE History course, you may also like to check out my IGCSE HISTORY PAPER 1 INTERACTIVE REVISION WORKSHOP AND MASTERCLASS which is packed full of 4-5 hours worth revision and exam technique activities including; model answers, content revision, exam practice, scaffolded planning, writing guidance and Paper 1 top tips.
A clear, comprehensive and accessible revision mind map containing the core content of Chapter 1 - ‘How fair was the Treaty of Versailles?’ for the new 2024 Cambridge IGCSE (0470) History Paper 1 exam.
This resource has been produced following the completion of the new Paper 4 IGCSE training course delivered by Cambridge International Examinations for the 2024 specification (CIE).
This resource consists of a fully comprehensive, detailed yet streamlined mind map which breaks down the key details and most salient points of Chapter 1 in a single visual, colour coded knowledge organiser. Fantastic for less-able students who struggle with note making or those high flyers who struggle to condense.
These mind maps have been invaluable with my own Year 10 and 11 classes for consolidating, condensing and linking together key information. Each year my students comment on how useful they find them to revise from, particularly the day before and morning of the exam as a quick short term memory refresh!
Complementary resources
This resource is best used in conjunction with the following exam technique masterclasses and model answers to accelerate progress and consolidate understanding:
Chapter 1 model answers for the 2024 Paper 1 exam
Paper 1 model answers bundle (2024)
New Paper 1 2024 IGCSE History exam technique Masterclass
Paper 1 full course review - retrieval practice and content revision
THE BIG PAPER ONE BUNDLE 2024
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A clear, comprehensive and accessible revision mind map for KS4 students studying the League of Nations for IGCSE (Cambridge 0470, Paper 1) or the British GCSE. I have used this for both qualifications where the content is identical.
This resource contains a detailed summary of the threats to the League of Nations success, focusing specifically on their ambitious aims, limited power, membership rules, lack of organisation and democratic structures, and environmental threats.
This mind map breaks down the key details and most salient points into a single visual, colour coded knowledge organiser. **Fantastic for less-able students who struggle with note making or those high flyers who struggle to condense.
These mind maps have been invaluable with my own Year 10 and 11 classes for consolidating, condensing and linking together key information. Each year my students comment on how useful they find them to revise from, particularly the day before and morning of the exam as a quick short term memory refresh!
Ideas for use
History display resource
A3 Revision poster for individual students
Incorporation in class activities e.g. open book assessments, a foundation from which to add detail, peer testing for revision
Complementary resources
This resource is best used in conjunction with the following exam technique masterclasses and model answers to accelerate progress and consolidate understanding:
Chapter 1 model answers for the 2024 Paper 1 exam
Paper 1 model answers bundle (2024)
New Paper 1 2024 IGCSE History exam technique Masterclass
Paper 1 full course review - retrieval practice and content revision
THE BIG PAPER ONE BUNDLE 2024
I know that quality is of the utmost importance when imparting essential content and skills to your students (espeically if you’re paying for it!). If you would like a free sample of my work to see the quality before you part with your hard earned money please feel free to download my Treaty of Versailles Revision Mind Map and my Edexcel IGCSE Paper 2 Masterclass!
This resource comprises a 60 question knowledge test based on the key information of the Treaty of Versailles CIE IGCSE Chapter 1 content for the new 2024 onwards new specification. (It also covers the key content of the British GCSE curriculum too).
The test is broken down into the 6 segments outlined below and could be used all together as a single summative assessment or a fun team based quiz at the end of the topic. Alternatively the test could be delivered as 6 mini checkpoints throughout the course either as a starter, plenary or homework task.
Section A: Aims of the Big Three (10 questions)
Section B: What Did the Big Three Disagree on? (10 questions)
Section C: Terms of the Treaty of Versailles (10 questions)
Section D: German Reactions to the Terms of the Treaty (10 questions)
Section E: Consequences of the Treaty for Germany (10 questions)
Section F: How was the Treaty regarded at the time? (5 questions)
Section G: How did opinions change on whether the Treaty could be justified? (5 questions)
Great for revisiting at the end of Paper 1 during the revision period or incorporating into a study pack when students go on study leave.
This resource also comes with a full and detailed answer sheet to speed up marking, or for students to self assess with.
Associated resources:
FREE Treaty of Versailles Revision Mindmap
Paper 1 FULL COURSE CONTENT REVIEW - retrieval practice and content revision
NEW IGCSE Paper 1 exam technique Masterclass (CIE)
Chapter 1 MODEL ANSWERS for the NEW 2024 onwards Paper 1 exam
Paper 1 MODEL ANSWERS BUNDLE (2024)
THE BIG PAPER ONE BUNDLE 2024
League of Nations Revision Mindmap - IGCSE Chapter 2
This resource consists of 65 PAPER 1 (A, B, C) STYLE QUESTIONS for the Cambridge History IGCSE Paper 1 core content for the 2024 June examination.
The 65 questions are divided equally between the content of Chapters 1, 2, 3, 4 and 6. Chapter 5 is naturally omitted as this content will be used for Paper 2 this year, and as such students will not be tested on this during Paper 1.
All materials included in this bundle have been produced following the completion of the New 2024 IGCSE training course delivered by Cambridge International Examinations for the 2024 specification.
This question bank is an excellent resource to use throughout the year for either Year 10 as you introduce those key Paper 1 exam skills or for Year 11 to revisit and revise both content and exam technique in advance of their summer exams!
Some ways in which I have used them include:
Using Question As as a snappy starter to get students to recap key content quickly.
Using Question Bs as a consolidation task/ plenary after examining or revising the key content. These are especially great for reminding students how to explain effectively in the run up to an assessment/ mock/ exam.
Using Question Cs for longer practice at extended analytical writing - either as a main task, a weekly homework or revision task for Year 11. If you’re short on time, they’re also great for drafting essay plans to get students used to carving out those 3-4 minutes in the real exam to organise their themes and main line of argument.
Selecting a batch of 3 for a ready made assessment without the hassle of trawling through past exam papers! There’s enough here to see you through the two year course and more!
This resource is best used in conjunction with the New IGCSE History Paper 1 Exam Technique Masterclass for 2024 (CIE 0470). This masterclass breaks down the Paper 1 markscheme into student friendly language that’s accessible to all, and offers step by step guidance on structure (with scaffolded writing support), content and how to hit the highest mark on every question! Bonus freebies include an **essay writing masterclass **and a model Qc answer, as well as more practice questions with mark schemes!
Fancy some model answers to go with your question bank? I’ve compiled model answers for ABC question sets for KQ1, KQ2 and KQ3! (If you want a bargain, they’re even cheaper if you buy the bundle!) They make a great assessment resource by speeding up marking and double as ready made feedback lessons, saving you hours of planning!
A clear, comprehensive and accessible revision activity centred on Hoover’s presidency and FDRs subsequent election victory in 1932.
This resource is aimed at KS4 students studying the topic of America (1919-45).
The main resource in this bundle is the 4 page, fully editable knowledge test which students can complete digitally or on paper. This test includes short answer / fact quiz style questions on Hoover’s presidency and FDR’s strengths/ reasons for his electoral victory in 1932, as well as 2 essay planning templates on the area of Hoovers weaknesses and FDR’s strengths.
This activity could be used as a summative assessment, a medium stakes mid chapter review activity or a low stakes team quiz as a fun starter or plenary.
Some bonus additional resources in the form of a knowledge organiser, colour code and streamlined information sheet have also been included to support student revision prior to taking the test/quiz.
Included resources:
1 x colour code activity assessing whether Hoover deserved the title of ‘Do Nothing President’.
1 x information sheet on FDR.
1 x knowledge organiser on FDR divided into clear themes.
1 x 4 page Knowledge Quiz and Essay Planning Assessment.
While this resource can be used for any GCSE/IGCSE awarding body, the essay scaffolding and guidance is specific to the CIE IGCSE History Paper 1 exam. However, as a fully adaptable resource your able to adjust the planning instructions and marks available to your preferred specification.
Associated resources:
New Paper 1 2025 Cambridge IGCSE History exam technique Masterclass
New Paper 4 USA (2025) CIE IGCSE History Exam Technique Masterclass
1920S IGCSE USA Revision Guide and Activity Booklet
FREE Edexcel Paper 2 Exam Technique Masterclass
CIE IGCSE Paper 4 USA Revision FULL COURSE REVIEW
Edexcel IGCSE Paper 2 USA FULL COURSE REVIEW
MODEL ANSWERS BUNDLE - USA - CIE IGCSE HISTORY
A 13 slide double period lesson on Living Conditions in the Industrial Revolution, packed with; source analyses, extended writing tasks, modelled answers, data analysis, star challenge activities, games and optional homework/extension tasks. Suitable for KS3-4 students and fully adaptable to be scaled up or down to the needs of your class. This resource examines the impact of population growth on living conditions in the cities, including overcrowding, lack of housing, poor hygiene and the spread of disease.
This is an excellent lesson to use to provide an overview of living standards in Victorian Britain, either to introduce the social history of the Industrial Revolution to students or to consolidate their understanding of the topic. Through the activities, GCSE skills such as writing in PEEL paragraphs, evaluating evidence and analysing data will be nurtured and consolidated, providing an excellent foundation for future academic success.
Specific content:
Slide 1 - Introduction and title
Slide 2 - Starter - Source analysis questions with star challenge activity
Slide 3 - ‘Our Big Learning Question’ and breakdown of learning objectives
Slide 4 - Main Task 1 - Running pictionary source analysis with star challenge
Slide 5 - Reveal of Source
Slide 6 - Examination of the source and facilitated whole class feedback questions
Slide 7 - How did rapid population growth in the cities impact the standard of living - bar chart task.
Slide 8 - Data analysis - what does the data tell us about population growth?
Slide 9 - Video clip on living conditions and mind map task
Slide 10 - ‘Pulling it all together’ writing task - modelled PEEL paragraph
Slide 11 - Writing like a Historian task- writing frame provided for the question ‘What were the consequences of rapid population growth for people living in the cities in the Industrial Revolution?’
Slide 12 - Homework / Extension task - Creative writing menu
Slide 13 - Plenary - Challenge grid competitive points scoring game
Duration
This lesson consists of a minimum of 2-2.5 hours of content. Each activity has been carefully designed using tried and tested methods to guarantee maximum engagement and understanding in order to facilitate maximum progress.
I am a new TES author doing my best to provide the highest quality History teaching materials. If you enjoyed this resource or found it helpful, I would be so grateful for a review to help others find my work! TIA
This resource consists of two model answers for the New 2024 Paper 4 Cambridge IGCSE History exam. It includes one Qa. ‘Write an account…’ question and one Qb. ‘Discuss the importance/impact/significance of…’ question.
Both questions are centred on 1930s USA, as part of the CIE USA depth study.
All materials included in this bundle have been produced following the completion of the new Paper 4 CIE IGCSE training course delivered by Cambridge International Examinations for the new 2024 specification.
These Paper 4 model answers can be effectively incorporated into assessment feedback lessons as ready-made reflection or improvement tasks. Additionally, they can be used alongside the New Paper 4 Exam Technique Masterclass to practice exam technique, or as revision benchmarks for students to revise prior to assessments and the summer exam, to remind themselves of the key features and qualities required to secure those top marks!
Please note that if you have already purchased the New Paper 4 Model Answers Bundle you will already have the contents of this resource and more so please do not duplicate your spending!
For a more in-depth examination and active implementation of the Paper 4 exam technique including; scaffolded planning support, writing tips (FAQs on content, timings, length of answers), assessment questions, pre-made marking codes for both and b questions, reflection tasks and target setting, 'uplevelling your work’ feedback activities AND model answers please take a look at my New Paper 4 Assessment Lessons for getting students exam ready, building confidence and accelerating progress.
NEW RESOURCE FOR 2025 EXAMINATION:
1920s USA IGCSE Revision Guide and Activity Book with Model Answers
1930s Depression and Recovery Guide with model answers coming soon!
I understand that quality is of the greatest importance when imparting important History content and skills to your students, particularly if you’re paying for it! If you’d like to see an example of my work before you part with your hard earned money, please feel free to download my FREE PAPER 2 MASTERCLASS to give you an indication of the top quality resources we produce (with more coming soon!)
A double period lesson covering the Ruhr Crisis and subsequent hyperinflation in Germany in 1923.
This lesson has been used with great success as part of a scheme of work for the Cambridge IGCSE, Edexcel IGCSE (Germany topic) and British GCSE exam boards and is suitable for all IGCSE abilities.
Specific content:
Slide 1 - Introduction and title
Slide 2 - Starter - Challenge grid task recapping prior knowledge of the terms of the Treaty of Versailles, and Germany’s reaction. (Can be used as a mini test, silent starter or group challenge. Students need to be strategic in order to gain as many marks as possible within the time frame.
Slide 3 - ‘Our Big Learning Question’ and breakdown of learning objectives.
Slide 4-6 - Main Task 1 - Dual coding task for the events of the Ruhr Crisis.
Slide 7 - Students swap picture wheels and complete a write up of the event using the illustrations of their partner and the keywords to create a comprehensive account.
Slide 8 - Hyperinflation worksheet task.
Slide 9 - Student construction of Germany’s spiral of decline.
Slide 10 - Review of Germany’s spiral of decline from WWI to 1923.
Duration:
This lesson consists of a minimum of 2 hours of content. Each activity has been carefully designed using tried and tested methods to guarantee maximum engagement and understanding in order to facilitate maximum progress.
I understand that quality is of the greatest importance when imparting important History content and skills to your students, particularly if you’re paying for it! If you’d like to see an example of my work before you part with your hard earned money, please feel free to download my FREE PAPER 2 MASTERCLASS to give you an indication of the top quality resources we produce (with more coming soon!)
Associated resources
Paper 1 CIE IGCSE Full Coure Review
Paper 1 Model Answers CIE IGCSE
Cambridge IGCSE Chapter One Review - In a nutshell
FREE Treaty of Versailles Revision Mindmap
IGCSE CIE Paper 1 Exam Technique Masterclass
IGCSE CIE NEW Paper 4 Exam Technique Masterclass
This resource consists of 1 set of Paper 1 style model answers for the Cambridge History IGCSE Paper 1 2024 June examination. QA, B and C are all based upon the new 2024 Chapter 1 content ‘Was the Treaty of Versailles fair?’
By using the principles and structures outlined in these model answers, our 2024 cohort of 90 students achieved an average grade of an A* on Paper 1.
All materials included in this bundle have been produced following the completion of the New 2024 IGCSE training course delivered by Cambridge International Examinations .
These model answers can also be used as a high quality assessment resource by speeding up marking and doubling up as ready made feedback lesson, saving you hours of planning! They also make excellent revision resources for Year 11 to revise from prior to assessments and the upcoming summer examination.
Please note that if you have already purchased the BIG PAPER 1 MODEL ANSWERS BUNDLE you will already have the contents of this resource (and more!) so please do not duplicate your spending!
Associated resources
This resource is best used in conjunction with the New IGCSE History Paper 1 Exam Technique Masterclass for 2024 (CIE 0470). This masterclass breaks down the Paper 1 markscheme into student friendly language which is accessible to all, and offers step by step guidance on structure (with scaffolded writing support), content and how to hit the highest marks on every question! Bonus freebies include an **essay writing masterclass **and a model QC answer, as well as more practice questions with mark schemes!
Additionally, I’ve also created model answers for Paper 1 question sets for KQ2 and KQ3 too!
Finally the In a nutshell - KQ1 chapter review is perfect for streamlining the content of the whole chapter into a single revision lesson. Great for the week before an assessment or the summer exam!
I understand that quality is of the greatest importance when imparting important History content and skills to your students, particularly if you’re paying for it! If you’d like to see an example of my work before you part with your hard earned money, please feel free to download my FREE PAPER 2 MASTERCLASS to give you an indication of the top quality resources we produce!
This resource consists of 1 set of Paper 1 model answers for the Cambridge History IGCSE Paper 1 2024 June examination. QA, B and C are all based upon the Chapter 2 core content ‘How far was the League of Nations a success?
By using the methods outlined in this masterclass, our 2024 cohort of 90 students achieved an average grade of an A* on this Paper.
All materials included in this bundle have been produced following the completion of the New 2024 IGCSE training course delivered by CIE.
How can I use this resource?
These model answers can also be used as a high quality assessment resource by speeding up marking and doubling up as ready made feedback lesson, saving you hours of planning! They also make excellent revision resources for Year 11 to revise from prior to assessments and the upcoming summer examination, to remind themselves of the key features and qualities required to secure those top marks!
Please note that if you have already purchased the BIG PAPER 1 MODEL ANSWERS BUNDLE you will already have the contents of this resource (and more!) so please do not duplicate your spending!
Associated resources:
New IGCSE History Paper 1 Exam Technique Masterclass for 2024 (CIE 0470). This masterclass breaks down the Paper 1 markscheme into student friendly language that’s accessible to all, and offers step by step guidance on structure (with scaffolded writing support), content and how to hit the highest mark on every question! Bonus freebies include an essay writing masterclass and a model Qc answer, as well as more practice questions with mark schemes!
Additionally, I’ve also created model answers for Paper 1 question sets for KQ1 and KQ3 too!
Paper 1 Whole Course Review - A series of revision tasks and practice exam Qs that span Chapters 1-6! Can be used as a revision lesson or as a bank of individual starters and review tasks to use throughout the year!
I understand that quality is of the greatest importance when imparting History content and skills to your students, particularly if you’re paying for it! If you’d like to see an example of my work before you part with your hard earned money, please download my FREE PAPER 2 MASTERCLASS to give you an indication of the top quality resources we produce!
This resource consists of 1 set of Paper 1 model answers for the Cambridge History IGCSE Paper 1 2024 June examination. QA, B and C are all based upon the Chapter 3 core content ‘How far was Hitler’s foreign policy to blame for the oubreak of war in 1939?’
All materials included in this bundle have been produced following the completion of the New 2024 IGCSE training course delivered by Cambridge International Examinations for the 2024 specification.
How can I use this resource?
These model answers can also be used as a high quality assessment resource by speeding up marking and doubling up as ready made feedback lesson, saving you hours of planning! They also make excellent revision resources for Year 11 to revise from prior to assessments and the upcoming summer examination, to remind themselves of the key features and qualities required to secure those top marks!
Please note that if you have already purchased the BIG PAPER 1 MODEL ANSWERS BUNDLE you will already have the contents of this resource (and more!) so please do not duplicate your spending!
Associated resources
New IGCSE History Paper 1 Exam Technique Masterclass for 2024 (CIE 0470). This masterclass breaks down the Paper 1 markscheme into student friendly language that’s accessible to all, and offers step by step guidance on structure (with scaffolded writing support), content and how to hit the highest mark on every question! Bonus freebies include an essay writing masterclass and a model Qc answer, as well as more practice questions with mark schemes!
Model answers for Paper 1: KQ1 and KQ2
Paper 1 Whole Course Review - A series of revision tasks and practice exam Qs that span Chapters 1-6! Can be used as a revision lesson or as a bank of individual starters and review tasks to use throughout the year!
I understand that quality is of the greatest importance when imparting important History content and skills to your students, particularly if you’re paying for it! If you’d like to see an example of my work before you part with your hard earned money, please feel free to download my FREE PAPER 2 MASTERCLASS to give you an indication of the top quality resources we produce.
This resource consists of two model answers for the New 2024 Paper 4 Cambridge IGCSE History exam. It includes one Qa. ‘Write an account…’ question and one Qb. ‘Discuss the importance/impact/significance of…’ question.
Both questions are centred on 1920s USA, as part of the CIE USA depth study.
All materials included in this bundle have been produced following the completion of the new Paper 4 CIE IGCSE training course delivered by Cambridge International Examinations for the new 2024 specification.
These Paper 4 model answers can be effectively incorporated into assessment feedback lessons as ready-made reflection or improvement tasks. Additionally, they can be used alongside the New Paper 4 Exam Technique Masterclass to practice exam technique, or as revision benchmarks for students to revise prior to assessments and the summer exam, to remind themselves of the key features and qualities required to secure those top marks!
Please note that if you have already purchased the New Paper 4 Model Answers Bundle you will already have the contents of this resource and more so please do not duplicate your spending!
For a more in-depth examination and active implementation of the Paper 4 exam technique including; scaffolded planning support, writing tips (FAQs on content, timings, length of answers), assessment questions, pre-made marking codes for both and b questions, reflection tasks and target setting, 'uplevelling your work’ feedback activities AND model answers please take a look at my New Paper 4 Assessment Lessons for getting students exam ready, building confidence and accelerating progress.
NEW RESOURCE FOR 2025 EXAMINATION:
1920s USA IGCSE Revision Guide and Activity Book with Model Answers
1930s Depression and Recovery Guide with model answers coming soon!
I understand that quality is of the greatest importance when imparting important History content and skills to your students, particularly if you’re paying for it! If you’d like to see an example of my work before you part with your hard earned money, please feel free to download my FREE PAPER 2 MASTERCLASS to give you an indication of the top quality resources we produce (with more coming soon!)
This resource comprises an 80 question knowledge test based on the key information of the League of Nations. Currently used as a fact test / team quiz / revision resource for my students studying CIE IGCSE, i’ve also used it for the Edexcel IGCSE module on the League of Nations as well as for the British GCSE curriculum.
The test is broken down into the 8 segments outlined below and could be used all together as a single summative assessment or a fun team based quiz at the end of the topic. Alternatively the test could be delivered as 8 mini checkpoints throughout the course either as a starter, plenary or homework task.
Resource details:
Section A: Origins and Aims of the League of Nations (10 questions)
Section B: Power and Membership of the League of Nations (10 questions)
Section C: Organisation of the League of Nations (Main Structures, Agencies, and Commissions) (10 questions)
Section D: Successes and Failures of the League in the 1920s (10 questions)
Section E: The League’s Humanitarian Work (5 questions)
Section F: How Did the Great Depression affect the League of Nations? (5 qs)
Section G: Causes, Events, and Consequences of the Manchurian Crisis (10 questions)
Section H: Why Did Disarmament Fail in the 1930s? (5 questions)
Section I: Causes, Events, and Consequences of the Abyssinian Crisis (10 questions)
Section J: What Were the Main Reasons for the League of Nations Failure in the 1930s? (5 qs)
Great for revisiting at the end of the chapter, at the end of the whole scheme/core content, during the revision period or incorporating into a study pack before students go on study leave.
This resource also comes with a full and detailed answer sheet to speed up marking or for students to self assess with.
Associated resources:
League of Nations Revision Mindmap - IGCSE Chapter 2
FREE Treaty of Versailles Revision Mindmap
Paper 1 FULL COURSE CONTENT REVIEW - retrieval practice and content revision
NEW IGCSE Paper 1 exam technique Masterclass (CIE)
Paper 1 Chapter 2 Model Answers (CIE IGCSE, 2024 New Spec)
Paper 1 MODEL ANSWERS BUNDLE (2024)
THE BIG PAPER ONE BUNDLE 2024
A full course review of the Edexcel IGCSE Paper 2 Historical Investigation A3: The USA, 1918-41, focusing on retrieval practice to maximise students revision of the America content.
This resource includes a 16 slide PowerPoint presentation which comprises a series of challenge grids (as seen in the preview) for retrieval practice of every element of the USA Historical Investigation. These can be used at the end of individual lessons as fun consolidation plenaries, turned into competitive games within revision lessons at the end of the course, or given to students to take home and self assess as homework assignments / whilst on study leave to support them in their revision of content in an active and memorable way.
**Specific content: **
Slide 1 - Introduction and title
Slide 2 - Challenge grid - 1920s Economy
Slide 3 - Challenge grid - 1920s Economy
Slide 4 - Challenge grid - 1920s Economy
Slide 5 - Challenge grid - 1920s Society
Slide 6 - Challenge grid - 1920s Society
Slide 7 - Challenge grid - 1920s Women
Slide 8 - Challenge grid - 1920s Immigration
Slide 9 - Challenge grid - 1920s Racism
Slide 10 -Challenge grid - 1920s Prohibition
Slide 11 - Challenge grid - Causes of thee Wall Street Crash
Slide 12 - Challenge grid- Impact of the Wall Street Crash
Slide 13 - Challenge grid - Hoover Vs Roosevelt
Slide 14 - Challenge grid - FDR’s First Hundred Days and the First New Deal
Slide 15 - Challenge grid - The Second New Deal
Slide 16 - Challenge grid - The impact of the New Deal
This lesson is best complemented by the** FREE** Edexcel PAPER 2 Exam Technique Masterclass which supports students in honing their Paper 2 exam skills, to maximise their progress and academic success for the 2024 exam.
I am a new TES author doing my best to provide the highest quality History teaching materials. If you found this resource, or the Paper 2 Masterclass, helpful I’d be so grateful for a review to help others find my work! TIA
A fun and engaging double period lesson covering Hitler’s successful Anschluss with Austria in 1938. Incorporating source analysis, scaffolded exam practice, dual coding tasks and more this lesson is a tried and tested favourite with my GCSE students!
Of all of the stages of Hitler’s foreign policy, students’ recall of specific details and key turning points is routinely strong with Anschluss, as well as their understanding of the significance of the event itself within the wider context of Hitler’s foreign policy aims, growing confidence and subsequent efforts to achieve dominance in Europe.
This lesson has been used with great success as part of a scheme of work for Chapter 3 of the Cambridge IGCSE, the Edexcel IGCSE (Germany topic) and British GCSE exam boards and is suitable for all IGCSE abilities due to the differentiated range of tasks.
Specific content:
Slide 1 and 2 - Source of Inference grid starter (political cartoon) with star challenge.
Slide 3 and 4 - Source analysis of written texts for content and message to get students to predict what Hitler is planning next.
Slide 5 - ‘Our Big Learning Question’ and breakdown of learning objectives.
Slide 6-7 - Think pair share - Scaffolded recap of Hitler’s foreign policy aims and feedback slide.
Slide 8-14 - Examining the events of Hitler’s Anschluss with Austria via a step by step dual coding task. Star challenge questions embedded throughout the main task.
Slide 15 - Refer back to the original Source of Inference starter and students complete the last box with their new contextual knowledge. Use completed source of inference grid to complete full write up of Paper 2 source question. Structure guidance provided on A3 sheet.
Slide 16-18 - Primary sources of the Anschluss.
Slide 19 - Consequences of Anschluss and predictions of where Hitler will head next…
Resources
1 x Powerpoint presentation (19 slides, fully editable)
1 x A3 sheet containing source analysis tasks and exam practice activities.
1 x Picture wheel for dual coding task
Duration:
This lesson consists of a minimum of 2 hours of content. Each activity has been carefully designed using tried and tested methods to guarantee maximum engagement and understanding to facilitate maximum progress.
Associated resources:
Paper 1 CIE IGCSE Full Course Review
Paper 1 Model Answers CIE IGCSE
Cambridge IGCSE Chapter One Review - In a nutshell
FREE Treaty of Versailles Revision Mindmap
A full revision run through of Chapter 1 - ‘How fair was the Treaty of Versailles?’ for the new 2024 Cambridge IGCSE (0470) History Paper 1 exam.
This lesson has been produced following the completion of the New 2024 IGCSE training course by CIE
A fully adaptable lesson which concisely yet comprehensively reviews the core content in Chapter 1. Packed with dual coding tasks, gap fills, memory games and recall activities, this lesson can be used as a teacher-led, lightning-speed run through the week before the exam, or could easily fill a double period using the tasks and revision activities included.
Also included is a BONUS A3 mind map which breaks down the key details and most salient points of the chapter in one visual, colour coded knowledge organiser. Fantastic for less-able students who struggle with note making or those high flyers who struggle to condense. These mind maps have been invaluable with my own classes in consolidating, condensing and linking together key information, and each year students comment on how useful they find them to revise from, particularly the day before and morning of the exam as a quick refresh!
Specific content:
Slide 1 - Introduction
Slide 2 - What were the consequences of WWI?
Slide 3 - Where and when did the drawing up of the ToV take place?
Slide 4 -Who were the Big Three and what did they want?
Slide 5 - What were the terms of the Treaty?
Slide 6 - Why was Germany so upset about the Treaty?
Slide 7 - What was the impact of the Treaty?
Slide 8 - Germany’s spiral of decline…what have you learned? Gap fill task
Slide 9 - Germany’s spiral of decline…what have you learned? Answers
Slide 10 - What were the reactions of the Big Three towards the Treaty of Versailles?
Slide 11 - What were the reactions of the Big Three towards the Treaty of Versailles? Answers
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This resource comprises an 98 question knowledge test based on the key content of ***How far was Hitler’s foreign policy to blame for the outbreak of war in Europe in 1939?***. Currently used as a fact test / team quiz / revision resource for my students studying the CIE IGCSE, I’ve also used it with great success for the British GCSE curriculum.
The test is broken down into the 11 segments outlined below and could be used all together as a single summative assessment or a fun team based quiz at the end of the topic. Alternatively the test could be delivered as 11 mini checkpoints throughout the course either as a starter, plenary or homework task.
Resource details:
Section A: Hitler’s Foreign Policy Aims (5 questions)
Section B: Hitler’s Early Actions 1933-35 (19 questions)
Section C: The Remilitarisation of the Rhineland, 1936 (6 questions)
Section D: German involvement in the Spanish Civil War ( including the Anti-Comintern Pact and the Rome-Berlin Axis) (10 questions)
Section E: Anschluss with Austria (8 questions)
Section F: Arguments for and against appeasement (10 questions)
Section G: The Sudetenland, 1938 (10 questions)
Section H: Consequences of the Munich Agreement (5 questions)
Section I: Czechoslovakia 1939: The end of appeasement (5 questions)
Section J: The Nazi-Soviet Pact, 1939 (10 questions)
Section K: Was appeasement justified? (10 questions)
Great for revisiting at the end of the chapter, at the end of the whole scheme/core content, during the revision period or incorporating into a study pack before students go on study leave.
This resource also comes with a full and detailed answer sheet to speed up marking or for students to self assess with.
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NEW IGCSE Paper 1 exam technique Masterclass (CIE)
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A FULL COURSE REVIEW of the CIE IGCSE Paper 1 core content, focusing on retrieval practice of knowledge combined with exam practice of the Paper 1 style questions to maximise students attainment for the summer exam.
All materials included in this resource have been produced following the completion of the New 2024 IGCSE training course delivered by Cambridge International Examinations for the 2024 specification.
This resource includes a 21 slide PowerPoint presentation which comprises a series of challenge grids and practice A,B,C questions for retrieval practice of every element of the core content from chapters 1-6.
These can be used as a fun starter activities to recall prior knowledge from the previous lesson or to review flipped learning /homework. They can also be used as plenaries at the end of a lesson or topic to consolidate new information or turned into competitive games within revision lessons at the end of the course! They also make for great homework assignments, mini assessed quizzes or study leave aids. However you decide to implement these retrieval practice activities they are guaranteed to aid students long term memory and recall abilities. Fully differentiated with a low stakes, low energy structure for all students to access, these are perfect for your linking and consolidating the core content of Paper 1!
**Specific content: **
Slide 1 - Introduction
Slide 2-4 - Challenge grids - Chapter 1
Slide 5-8 - Challenge grids - Chapter 2
Slide 9 -10 Challenge grids - Chapter 3
Slide 11 - Practice exam questions chapters 1-3
Slide 12 - Peer marking challenge
Slide 13-14 - Challenge grids - Chapter 4
Slide 15-17 - Challenge grids - Chapter 5
Slide 18-19 - Challenge grids - Chapter 6
Slide 20 - Practice exam questions chapters 4-6
Slide 21 - Peer marking challenge
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Paper 1 Exam Technique Masterclass , which provides a student friendly breakdown of the markscheme, **essay writing masterclass **and a model Qc answer.
Paper 1 Model Answers Bundle. Comprising 9 model answers, they make great assessment resources by speeding up marking and double as ready made feedback lessons, saving you hours of planning!
We also have a Paper 4 Exam Technique Masterclass for the new 2024 exam too! Available for America and Germany depth studies, with Russia coming soon!
A full exam technique masterclass for the Edexcel History IGCSE Paper 1.
This lesson includes a 10 slide PowerPoint presentation which breaks down the demands of every question on this paper. This masterclass also provides specific instructions, writing frameworks and guidance on how to craft top quality answers for each Paper 1 question, to help your students gain the highest marks possible in their final exam.
It also includes example questions to enable students to become familiar with the format of each and an essay writing masterclass which breaks down the key principles of writing a top notch essay in a straightfoward and accessible way!
Specific content:
Slide 1 - Introduction slide
Slide 2 - Paper 1 Content and Assessment overview
Slide 3 - Structure advice and writing template for how to score 6/6 on Qa. Also includes language, tonal and content word mats for upleveling student’s academic language.
Slide 4 - Top tips for an 8 mark question (Qb) - structural guidance and example questions.
Slide 5 - Top tips for a 16 mark question (Qc) - instructions and framework
Slide 6 - Paper1, Qc Essay Writing Masterclass
Slide 7 - Introductions
Slide 8 - Main body and conclusion
Slide 9 - Modelled and colour coded examplar PEEL paragraph
Slide 10 - Essay pitfalls - what not to do!
Who is this lesson for?
This lesson can be used to introduce, embed or revise the key skills required to excel in Paper 1 to year 10 and 11. A handy lesson which can be reused again and again to embed those core skills for Paper 1 success!
Fully adaptable as a PowerPoint presentation for those who want to tweak the example questions to fit their chosen Paper 1 topics.
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