An introduction to the Civil Rights Movement in 1950s America. Students will assess the impact of Brown vs. BoE and Little Rock and their role in the Civil Rights Movements of the 1950s. Students will also analyse the impact of racial segregation of African-Americans living in the US during that time. All resources have been differentiated for SEN, EAL and G&T students. Perfect for the AQA Understanding the Modern World.

A concise introduction to the Cold War which begins with a source analysis of Churchill’s Iron Curtain Speech before assessing the human/political/economic and additional consequences of the Second World War. Students will then build their understanding of Cold War tension with the use of sources, maps and additional resources. All resources have been adapted for SEN and EAL students, as well as students of a higher ability skill-set. Optional Task - Requires Understanding of the Modern World AQA GCSE Textbook by David Ferriby. However, this is not mandatory.

This resource offers students an opportunity to discuss the issue of nuclear weapons. Both contentious and contemporary arguments, rhetoric and ideas are used to engage and promote discussion, debate and establish objective criticisms of common arguments. The debate should always be conducted in a light-hearted and positive way, promoting the idea of freedom of expression, speech and right to critique. In order to have the best experience, I would advice teachers to give their students an opportunity to prepare themselves using the information packet included prior to the debate. Ideal of Politics AS/A2 and International Diploma Programme.

This resource offers students an opportunity to discuss the relevant factors that have either disrupted or enhanced democratic practices around in the world in the last few years. Both contentious and contemporary arguments, rhetoric and ideas are used to engage and promote discussion, debate and establish objective criticisms of political thought. The debate should always be conducted in a light-hearted and positive way, promoting the idea of freedom of expression, speech and right to critique. In order to have the best experience, I would advice teachers to give their students an opportunity to prepare themselves using the information packet included prior to the debate. Ideal of Politics AS/A2 and International Diploma Programme.

Full lesson on the role of the British Home Front during WWI. Lesson focuses on the contributions made to the British Front Line and how significant this was to the war effort. KS3 students use a variety of sources in order to make a judgement. Activities include students fulfilling the role of a British general during the war in order to build understanding. Stretch and Challenge questions offer additional support for G&T students. Learning Question - How did the Home Front contribute to the war effort in WWI? Objectives - To examine the contributions made by the home front to the war effort. To identify the significance of the contributions made by the home front to winning WWI. To make a judgement as to how important the home front contributions were during WWI. Historical skills - Significance, Interpretation, Source Skills. Resources found within the PowerPoint itself - Print pages 3, 7, 8, 9, 10, 12, 13, 16, 17.

An overview lesson that assesses the causes and consequences of the English Civil War. It includes source work, discussion tasks, a detailed lesson plan and an essay question. I made this resource to connect it to the concept of absolute power and explain the differences between 18th century France and England. Graded as an ‘outstanding’ lesson.

A lesson for KS3 (could be adapted for KS4) focusing on medieval medicine and to what extent it was successful. Student will utilise judgement and evaluative skills throughout the lesson through a variety of activities before coming to a conclusion. All resources are accessible for SEN and EAL students, as well as students with a higher skill set. Enjoy!

A four full lesson introduction and overview of the role and impact of the Medieval Kings of England. A specific case study is carried out on the role of King John and Magna Carta, before an assessment is made on the impact of Magna Carta on the power and politics of Medieval Kings. Includes lesson plans, scheme of work, discussion tasks, assessment, source work and more.

Four full lessons including assessment questions, source activities and discussion tasks which cover the origins of the Crusades, the First Crusade, the role of Richard I and the success of the Second and Third Crusade. Includes lesson plan.

This lesson includes an overview and breakdown of Roosevelt and the New Deal. Students must analyse various sources and information to each a conclusion on how effective Roosevelt’s New Deal was on the various different peoples of America. All resources have been differentiated and designed for EAL, SEN and G&T students. Perfect for the GCSE History AQA Understanding the Modern World Spec. Enjoy!

A nine-week history project, including a week-by-week framework, materials and lesson activities. Includes a definitive guide for teachers and students, enabling them produce exemplar history essays, websites, short films and exhibitions rooted deep in historical methodology, source work and good practice. Ideal for GCSE, H/A KS3 and IB MYP. Enjoy and please don’t forget to review!

A booklet used to analyse the factors that led to the breakdown of dictatorships in Europe towards the end of the Cold War. Spain, Portugal and Poland.

This worksheet consists of a straightforward timeline, after the events of the Cuban Missile Crisis (1962). It introduces the concept of detente, and asks students to process how different events express examples of unity and division based on different events. Students are asked to use their judgement and evaluation skills to come to a conclusion about causes that led to the end of the Cold War. Perfect for GCSE, IGCSE and MYP History classes.