Learning Objectives To understand the concept of sustainable development To describe the causes and effects of climate change To analyse how the government is trying to stop and prevent climate change

Lesson examining the reasons some people choose not to vote and what can be done to challenge voter apathy.

Lesson examining the ways in which political parties seek to influence the public during election campaigns - hyperlinks on slides open clips from BBC Class Clips.

Lesson examining the advantages and disadvantages to animal testing - also examines moral issues. Worksheets for printing are at end of ppt.

Cold War; Superpower Relations A-level (Introductory Lesson) Learning Objectives To identify and explain the differences between capitalism and communism. To identify and evaluate causes of rising tensions in the 1920s/1930s.

Resources useful in investigating the various electoral systems used in the UK - results from other countries using these systems provide pupils with an interesting perspective rather than a hypothetical.

Project asking students to compare the 113th and 114th Congress - a good way to put the emphasis on students remaining up to date with congressional elections

Lesson examining the differences between codified and uncodified constitutions (this should be a recap from similar content at AS)

Group-based activity/project and presentations on how representative parliament is - includes post presentation analysis and examination preparation.

Lesson examining different theories of executive power. Collaborative Essay can be used via Google Drive to allow students to collaborate in producing an essay in response to an exam-style question.

Constitution Topic - Fact Test (Governing the USA)

Congress Topic - Fact Test (Governing the USA) *Will need to be updated*

Introductory lesson on the executive branch and government in the UK political system

Lesson examining the roles and powers of committees and evaluating the extent of influence committees have in the work of Congress

Lesson examining the role and powers of the congressional leadership - may need to be updated for 114th congress

Lesson examining the extent to which there is a separation of powers in the US system of government and constituition

Lesson examining the different types of democracy and sovereignty that are enshrined in the US constitution

Revision aid articles for US Judiciary topic, can be combined to produce a revision booklet or used indidvidually to supplement lesson materials.

Revision aid articles for Unit 4 Governing the USA covering presidency, cabinet, congress, constitution etc. Can be combined as part of a revision booklet or used individually to supplement lesson materials.

A lesson recapping the constitution and asking pupils to reflect on what aspects of politics they struggle with and how to overcome - good for classes struggling with transition to AS.