Revision articles and materials for exam comparing similarities and differences between the US and UK political systems - can be combined into a revision booklet for pupils or used individually to supplement lesson materials.

Lesson asking pupils to consolidate knowledge from constitution topic so far to make judgements as to who holds the power, and apply new knowledge to 15 mark exam questions.

Quiz for Y12 pupils to see how politically literate they are before beginning first topic - used as a team 'pub' quiz type of activity.

Cold War; Superpower Relations A-level (Detente 1969-1979) Learning Objectives To examine the factors that pushed both superpowers towards détente To assess the key features of the main agreements of détente To examine the ways in which détente was criticised by opponents on both sides To understand and analyse the role of the factors that brought about the end of détente

A lesson examining the principles of the UK constitution including parliamentary sovereignty, rule of law, parliamentary government, the constitutional monarchy and EU membership and the impact of these on the UK constitution.

Revision lesson based on students working in pairs and competing in the 'Olympics'. Pairs complete the tasks in the different 'events&' and keep a cumulative score.

Revision for parties, elections etc

Lesson examining how HofC and HofL have been reformed in recent years and proposed changes in the future

Scheme of Work for Congress Topic taught at A2 - Edexcel Unit 4C: Governing the USA

Lesson and range of resources that can be used to encourage students to analyse and evaluate the extent of prime ministerial power and dominance in the UK political system.

Lesson examining the role and powers of the US Supreme Court - judicial branch glossary to ensure key vocabulary is developed

Lesson that introduces the definitions of ‘citizen’ and ‘citizenship’. Students describe key British values. Students complete a baseline quiz to assess the extent of their citizenship knowledge.

Cold War; Superpower Relations A-level (End of the Cold War) Learning Objectives To examine the philosophy that lay behind the Reagan Doctrine To investigate the factors that weakened the hold of the USSR over Eastern Europe To discover the ways in which Mikhail Gorbachev changed Soviet Foreign Policy in the 1980s To investigate the significance of the fall of the Berlin Wall To understand the sequence of events that was involved in the ending of the Cold War

This lesson examines the reforms and proposed reforms of the House of Lords, examining the options available and the pros and cons of each - including Coalition plans.

IB History, PAPER ONE, PS3 Move to Global War Scheme of Work (SOW) document Case Study 1: Japanese Expansion 1931-41 Case Study 2: Italian and German Expansion 1931-41 All corresponding lessons and resources can be found on TES, or are hyperlinked in the document.

Lesson examining the fate of those captured and sold as gladiators...walkthrough the experiencce of gladiators, encouraging pupils to discuss and ask questions (empathy).

Lesson focusing on the skill of making inferences from sources, cartoon interpretation modelled step by step on powerpoint with selection of cartoons for pupils to attempt on their own - can be adapted for group work and feedback to whole class.

An introductory lesson to the UK constitution examining the evolution of the constitution from the 'mists of time' and a brief overview of the implications of the constiution for the government of the UK.

Learning Objectives To describe the reasons why the wall was constructed. To explain how at least one dynasty impacted on the creation of the wall.

Learning Objectives To describe the minor risings of Lovell and the Stafford brothers, 1486. To explain the role of Lambert Simnel and analyse the nature of the threat to Henry VII To evaluate the significance of the Simnel affair.