This lesson is designed for the non-specialist, however if you have any questions prior to delivery please do not hesitate to contact me: ceriseve@hotmail.co.uk Feel free to add in or remove tasks. This lesson is designed for students to do a lot of the discovery for themselves with reading tasks and quick search and discussion tasks. This may take more than one lesson so split it up or simply miss out some slides and tasks to suit your students Encourage your students to be open in their discussion but respectful and kind. Depending on your class you may need to cover some ground rules on this kind of discussion before having them. It is not designed for any particular curricula, rather provides the most up to date information on the topic as of February 2023 Topics and tasks: Starter research task to get students finding the most unique facts they can on this topic. You will need to use “jamboard” or any other method of collating their ideas. Post-it notes on the white white board will achieve the same goal Discussion on the difference between perimenopause and menopause Symptoms of menopause leading to a discussion about impact of this on women in the workplace Facts on “why is this important to discuss” with focus on the gender health gap Treatment: HRT and ERT. What it is and what it is not. 9 min video “Why women are refused HRT” Student reading task (1) on why its important for males to also be informed on this topic followed by a discussion prompting empathy and kindness Student reading task (2) about the gender equality gap in research surrounding menopause Final quiz (provided by Rochester University) Sources slide should you want to read further on the topic

12 mark “Comparison Question” based on A Linha Curva and Emancipation of Expressionism This is two part lesson (one hour each) that will guide your students through writing their 12 mark essays. In lesson one as a class you construct the best possible essay based on comparing costumes in these two works. In lesson two your students are challenged with choosing another feature to compare. You will need to adapt according to your students ability, this may take 3 lessons for some.

This 25 question Quiz has 5 rounds (5 questions per round). The answers areas the end. This quiz is aimed at year 8/9 but can be used for older students. Rounds include Round 1: Festive Traditions Around the World Round 2: Charles Dickens and “A Christmas Carol” Round 3: Winter Wonderland Round 4: Christmas Movies Round 5: Christmas Carols

NOTES FOR TEACHERS The development of American Jazz dance from the 1930s to 1975 was influenced by a combination of social, economic, and historical events – this is context. Key figures like Gene Kelly, Jerome Robbins, Bob Fosse, and others played significant roles in shaping this art form and AQA want you to be able to put this into context when writing your essays. Below are some of the key events and contributors that impacted American Jazz dance during this period. With your students discuss these events. Assess prior knowledge and the impact or effect the time we live in has on the art we create and therefore the development of a style like American Jazz Dance. Included in this resource. This resource provides social, historical and cultural context for the USA from1900 – 1975. The examiners reports refer to the importance of “context where relevant” being a key factor for missing marks in the higher bands. Contents Notes for teachers 22 pages of contextual information, images, and discussion points for your students. A suggested task to use this information. You are free to use this information however you feel appropriate. Essay structure and examples of how to include this contextual information.

What you will get: Objectives slide 5 slides of Socratic style questioning to promote class discussion on the topic of women through history 18 slides looking at the importance and relevance of International Women’s Day and the historical context. For each aspect of International Womens day there are 2 questions to explore this further. This can be done as class discussion, pair share or written. Research task with clear instructions and teacher assessment criterion exploring one of the 5 suggested women. 1 slide of some sources used in the creation of this resource.