Welcome to Past Perfect, where you will find high-quality history resources created by a History examiner. Our resources are designed to help students achieve top grades, with engaging content that meets curriculum standards. From lesson plans to exam prep, we support you in delivering outstanding history lessons.
Welcome to Past Perfect, where you will find high-quality history resources created by a History examiner. Our resources are designed to help students achieve top grades, with engaging content that meets curriculum standards. From lesson plans to exam prep, we support you in delivering outstanding history lessons.
A comprehensive bundle of 15 editable lessons and a Student Coursework Handbook designed to support A-level Edexcel coursework. These resources focus on the Holocaust topic but can be repurposed for other Edexcel coursework units, offering flexibility.
This resource, updated to include A* examples of coursework writing and examiner insights, helps students tackle common misconceptions in answering interpretations questions. It also enhances understanding of interpretations across the A-level History course, equipping students with the skills needed to produce high-quality, top-graded coursework.
How to use this resource:
Use these lessons to guide students through writing A-level coursework, focusing on the Holocaust as a case study. Each lesson includes A* examples, examiner tips, and strategies for interpreting historical sources and debates. The Student Coursework Handbook provides step-by-step guidance, making this bundle an essential tool for supporting students in their coursework journey.
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This lesson answers the enquiry question - How much did East Asia benefit from British rule?
It covers the Opium Wars and the establishment of Hong Kong as a British colony.
This resource can be used as part of a unit on the British Empire for KS3.
Sources-based lesson on religion, trade and ideas on the Silk Road, aimed at KS3 students. Students use sources from the Dunhuang caves to find out about travellers on the Silk Road – and what they carried with them.
Multiple Choice Quiz on Nazi Germany covering Edexcel and AQA GCSE specifications. There are 20 questions in the Word document on Youth Groups, Education and Opposition to the Nazi regime.
This quiz can be set as homework or used as a weekly test at the start of lessons to assess general knowledge across the Nazi Germany unit. Answers to the questions are included in the file. The template can also be customised according to the needs of your class.
Multiple Choice Quiz on Nazi Germany covering Edexcel and AQA GCSE specifications. There are 20 questions in the Word document on the challenges to and recovery of Germany under the Weimar government.
This quiz can be set as homework or used as a starter to assess general knowledge across the Nazi Germany unit. Answers to the questions are included in the file. The template can also be customized according to the needs of your class.
Multiple Choice Quiz on Nazi Germany covering Edexcel and AQA GCSE specifications. There are 20 questions in the Word document on changes in society in Weimar Germany from 1924-29.
This quiz can be set as homework or used as a weekly test at the start of lessons to assess general knowledge across the Nazi Germany unit. Answers to the questions are included in the file. The template can also be customized according to the needs of your class.
This resource aims to answer the enquiry question - Was the world turned upside down by the industrial Revolution? It covers Chartism and labour movements of the British working class 1750-1900.
This resource can be taught as part of a series of lessons on the Industrial Revolution.
Dive into the world of early modern migration to Britain (c. 1500-1750) with this comprehensive resource, created by an experienced Edexcel History examiner. This bundle includes three in-depth lessons covering key migration movements and their impacts, along with quizzes to reinforce knowledge and assess understanding. Perfect for GCSE students, each lesson is designed to align with Edexcel standards, supporting the learning of vocabulary, study skills and exam practice. Ideal for teachers seeking exam-focused resources for this unit.
Dive into the world of medieval migration to Britain (c. 800-1500) with this comprehensive resource, created by an experienced Edexcel History examiner. This bundle includes four in-depth lessons covering key migration movements and their impacts, along with four quizzes to reinforce knowledge and assess understanding. Perfect for GCSE students, each lesson is designed to align with Edexcel standards, supporting the learning of vocabulary, study skills and exam practice. Ideal for teachers seeking exam-focused resources for this unit.
Nazi Germany - Night of the Long Knives and the Police State Quiz
Multiple Choice Quiz on Nazi Germany covering Edexcel and AQA GCSE specifications. There are 20 questions in the Word document on Night of the Long Knives and the Police State.
This quiz can be set as homework or used as a weekly test at the start of lessons to assess general knowledge across the Nazi Germany unit. Answers to the questions are included in each file.
Multiple Choice Quiz on Nazi Germany covering Edexcel and AQA GCSE specifications. There are 20 questions in the Word document on Women and Employment in Nazi Germany.
This quiz can be set as homework or used as a weekly test at the start of lessons to assess general knowledge across the Nazi Germany unit. Answers to the questions are included in each file.
This 18-lesson bundle covers the complete Edexcel GCSE Migration Unit, following the exam board’s scheme of work. Written by a History examiner, the lessons are designed to address common misconceptions and improve essay structure, helping students achieve the highest marks. The resources focus on teaching the vocabulary used in question stems through using examples and non-examples to ensure clarity. This is a great resource to enhance literacy skills, especially after COVID.
Updated to include the latest examiner insights, each lesson is packed with practical study skills and tips, preparing students for success in both content knowledge and exam technique.
How I use this resource:
I use these lessons to guide students through key concepts in the Migration Unit, focusing on the precise vocabulary needed to answer Edexcel exam questions. Each lesson includes examiner tips that clarify question structure, as well as strategies to enhance student understanding and exam performance.
The bundle includes lesson plans, study skills exercises, and revision tips to equip students with the tools they need for top grades. Ideal for GCSE history teachers looking for high-quality, exam-focused resources.
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