The focus of this lesson is to build upon the Aims & the structure of the LON and fits into the bigger picture of ‘To What Extent Was The League of Nations a Success’? The lesson’s purpose is to introduce the league’s failures in the 1920’s and to judge the most significant through a series of student led and source evaluation (less teacher talk) tasks. **Hook: **students are handed hook sheet as they enter to instantly complete focusing around recalling 5 key facts about the successes of the LON. Teacher introduces the lessons intention. **Starter: ** After watching an introduction video about the League in the 1920s failures (summary video) (embedded into the PP) Students then answer a series of quick fire questions about the views people had of its structure and failures / flaws. Main task 1: Student competition task: Teacher to display the success on the board and students to remember as many as they can to then fill in their map sheet. OR card sort and cut up the failures and students handed one each to become an expert in and complete the relevant section of their map sheet. Students then mix pair share to help each other complete their entire sheet. Main Task 1 (optional): Students could then to arrange their card sort of failures into an arrow of significance and to form a judgment on the most significant failure. Main task 2: Students to apply their acquired knowledge to source evaluation and exam technique through using a ‘layers of inference’ sheet to support weaker learners. Students then answer their exam style question and peer assess (proforma included). Plenary: Students break into small groups who have selected the same ‘most significant failure’ they coach each other and then nominate a representative to go ‘Head-To-Head’ with another student with a differing opinion to argue out their opinion. Teacher decided on the most convincing / articulate reasoning and awards points. **All videos embedded / descriptions and prompts included in the PP description. **

This was recently graded an 'outstanding' lesson by Ofsted. Hook: Video to be played upon arrival to class. Lesson Intention and differentiated outcomes. (SMSC Outcome included). Kagan activities included (Mix Pair Share - Rally Robin). All videos and songs included within the presentation. This lesson would appeal to auditory, visual and kinaesthetic learners'. Cross Circular with Geography and RE slides provided if required. I have also included a Sacco and Vanzetti Guilty or Not Guilty - Trial Investigation. SMSC Plenary included linked with current 2016 affairs. Learning beyond the classroom opportunity provided after plenary. Peep sheet / Help sheet included for differentiation. This lesson could be used without the need for exercise books. (All images and videos / songs from Google / YouTube). Many Thanks.

Hook starter: As pupils enter the room the presentation will display an autonomously moving spot light to reveal a picture clue about the lesson. Learning Intention and differentiated outcomes (SMSC). Starter: Pupils' will discuss what qualities a good leader should hold before watching a short video clip inquiry into the leading figures of WWII: Churchill Stalin Hitler Roosevelt. Pupils' will then circulate the room studying the individual leaders, their background and specifically their leadership qualities during WWII. In groups pupils then build a silent conversation to debate, discuss, compare and contrast the four leaders. Pupil's then consolidate their views regarding the best leader answering a structured 8 mark exam style question. If time I then ask my pupils to peer assess with WW / EBI. All videos links are provided along with instructions and advice in the description of the presentation. Peep sheet and vocabulary builder have been included for differentiation. Many thanks

Full lesson about Julius Caesar. Complete with lesson plan and main task sheets with an assessment question. (Differentiated for higher / lower ability pupils). This lesson focuses on teaching pupils to use evidence to support their answers which I use during my 'What is History?' scheme of work for year 7.

This lesson has been designed for the GCSE Edexcel New Scheme (1-9) All outcomes are linked with Paper One’s Assessment Objectives 1 & 2. This lesson focuses upon the significance and success of the government in preventing Lung Cancer. The aim of this lesson is to judge how much of an impact the Government has had in preventing disease and illness from the 1800-Present day. This is then conslidated with an exam style question with a pupil friendly success criteria provided. Videos are embedded into the presentation with links also provided. You will need to new GCSE Edexcel Medicine Through Time Textbook for part of this lesson. Please visit my shop for more History lessons / bundles: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resources/shop/morlem

This pack includes 2 lessons dependent upon how detailed you wish to be in your delivery. Each lesson has been designed for the GCSE Edexcel New Scheme (1-9) All outcomes are linked with Paper One’s Assessment Objectives 1 -2 -3. Lesson 1 introduces the question types for section 1 of Paper 1, with hints and tips about how to answer them. I then usually complete a brief introduction to life in the Trenches. Lesson 2 focuses upon the context of medicine in the 20th Century. Pupils will inquire into the development of Aseptic Surgery, X-rays and Blood Transfusions. Pupils will be provided with the opportunity to apply their knowledge to the question types introduced in lesson 1. I have provided some video links and a WAGOL. you could the new GCSE Edexcel Medicine Through Time Textbook to help support this lesson.

This lesson has been designed for the GCSE Edexcel Medicine Through Time module. All outcomes are linked with Paper One’s Assessment Objectives 1-2-3. The lesson starts with an inquiry into a source of evidence from a soldiers diary who requires surgery. Pupils consider exam style questions to further their inquiry into following up information in the source. Examples have been provided. The main focus of this lesson is for pupils to conduct an inquiry into the advancements in medicine as a result of WW1. - Splints. - Mobile X-Ray Units. - Blood Transfusions and the Blood Bank at Cambrai. - Plastic Surgery. I have provided additional information sheet and a work sheet for pupils to do this, with advice on the forms this task could take. I have also included videos to help extend pupils knowledge. I have included a Homework which relates to furthering source inquiry skills required for Paper 1. You will need the Edexcel Medicine Through Time Textbook for part of this lesson. Please visit my shop for more History lessons / bundles: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resources/shop/morlem

A full scheme of work for Edexcel GCSE Medicine Through Time 1250-Present. A Perfect opportunity to use / amend or add to your own scheme of work for this topic. Included: - 27 lessons all categorised into (Ancient Beliefs - Medieval - Renaissance - 19th Century and 20th Century. - Lesson outcomes - Lesson key content / learning focus - Resources -Pedagogical Suggestions - Differentiation - Exam Style Assessment Questions for Each Lesson - Cross-Curricular Links - Homework Ideas - SMSC Questions / Themes in Each Lesson

The lesson begins with a hook song (Strange Fruit) pupils enter to this song and consider the lyrics to hook them into the lesson - what is the song about? Through a Geography & Literacy link; pupils consider what ‘white supremacy’ means and why was the idea of it so prominent in the south? Pupils are then introduced to the KKK through a video (embedded) which identifies a case study of one of the horrific crimes they committed. Pupils are then set off on their main task: Depending on your class the main task for this lesson could take many forms, some suggestions are: Pupils could work in teams and study evidence (11 pieces of evidence included) around the room to create a fact file on the experience KKK (Prize for best one). Or pupils could work independently recording what they have learnt from the evidence in their books. Pupils will then have the knowledge they will need to assist in their exam style question plenary or homework (mark scheme included) which the teacher can then use to assess progress. Peep sheet to prompt less able is included. Further advice can be found in the description of the presentation. All video are embedded and links provided. Please see my shop for other high quality / rated history resources.

The purpose of this lesson is to develops students’ knowledge upon the Greensboro sit-in movement and its significance to the civil rights Movement. Pupils will enter the room and handed an information recording sheet - various news articles will be stuck around the room pupils will be in 'the pit' - and will have to work out what has happened - who - when - where and why before drawing a scene based upon the information they have collected. Pupils will be introduced to the Sit-in movement though slides and a video (embedded). there are lots of discussion questions included here to prompt discussion. Pupils will then inquire into the significance of the sit-tin movement through a card sort - an activity is embedded into the lesson plan here however, this can be changed to suit your class. Pupils will then answer an exam style question to explain the significance of the sit-in movement. Success criteria and literacy scaffold is included here to support. Further advice and descriptions can be found within the presentation. Please see my shop for other high quality resources.

The lesson begins with an inquiry into Martin Luther King Jr. Pupils are encouraged to discuss what they already know before studying a newspaper article written by a white journalist about his involvement in the boycott - pupils sue this (highlighters) to assess his leadership qualities. Pupils then look at 'the bigger picture' - pupils will use their worksheet to wander the room or work in groups studying information provided to them or stuck around the room. Pupils are encouraged to visit at least 3 sheets and record what they can learn about the successes of the boycott. I have provided 3 AFL activities proceeding this task (choose to suit your class / ability) 1. Mix-Pair-share 2. Snowball fight 3. Group discussion (A1 paper required) Pupils will then answer an assessment question (Challenge and prompt sheet provided for differentiation). Once this is done pupils are provided with a previously prepared answer and are encouraged to peer assess it with the mark scheme (handout provided) pupils can then reflect upon their own answer in relation to the handout. Further advice can be found in the description of the presentation. Please see my shop for other high quality history resources.

The purpose of this lesson is to encourage pupils to reflect upon the progress made by the Civil Rights Movement by 1965 through concentrating upon the March on Selma which led to the passing of the Voting Rights Act 1965. There are a variety of hook / starter activities to choose form dependent upon your class e.g. Geography map skills starter to chart the distance between Selma and Montgomery. Pupils are introduced to the March though watching the trailer and answering questions on the film 'Selma' leading to a source based activity then a card sort / time line activity to chart the events of the march. Pupils will select the most significant turning point they believe in these events which led to the Voting Rights Act 1965. I have included videos to prompt discussion (embedded) and links provided, homework and an exam preparation skill based source task. Further advice can be found in the description of the presentation itself.

The purpose of this lesson is to show pupils how the Gulf of Tonkin Incident and then resolution acted as a trigger for the start of the Vietnam War. Pupils will begin by studying a primary document of a telephone conversation between President Johnson and the President's Special Assistant for National Security Affairs regarding the incident. Pupils will consider a series of questions to figure out what has happened. Pupils will then be introduced to the incident through a blow by blow events sheet - pupils will be encouraged to summarie each key event of the incident before identifying and explaining its main features. this is then consolidated though a video (embedded). Pupils will then consider the bigger picture of the other events which led up to the outbreak of war - identifying and explaining them from past lessons before being encouraged to judge the most significant reason. Pupils will then demonstrate their knowledge with an exam style question linked the the Edexcel scheme either in lesson of for homework. All videos are embedded with instructions for activities to be found within the PowerPoint presentation. Please see my story for other Vietnam resources.

Lesson begins with students recalling why the riots of 1965-68 began. This can then lead into the introduction of this lesson which focuses upon King’s campaign in Chicago. Pupils will watch the first 5 minutes of an ‘Eyes on the Prize’ Documentary to set the scene, there are questions included to support, these can be printed off or one question delegated to each table to answer. Teacher then consolidates initial learning through using a GIF map to discuss the housing and black ghetto problems Chicago was experiencing. this leads into a 4 mark inference question to assess progress. the main tasks is cantered around pupils assessing the successes and failures of the ‘Chicago Campaign’. Teacher will copy PP 72-73 of Pearson ‘Conflict at Home and Abroad’ textbook - pupils work in pairs to highlight success and failures in different colours, before planning an 16 mark statement question answer between them. This can then be completed professionally as homework. the lesson ends with video clip and a reflection of MLK and his assassination. Pupils can have the opportunity to write an obituary for MLK’s life as a plenary. Peep sheet and a structure strip are included to help support pupils in planning their 16 mark question and chunking information about the Chicago Campaign.

In this lesson pupils will assess to what extent Edward VI was a good King during the short time he was in power. As pupils enter the class they will be provided with a portrait picture of Edward and Henry VIII. Pupils will mix and then pair up with a pupil who has the opposite portrait to them. Pupils will discuss the similarities between the two portraits. Pupils will then answer the question: Why has the artist painted Edward in a similar way to Henry? (White boards could be used to showcase visual progress). Pupils will then watch a video (link provided) pupils are encouraged to identify the challenges Edward will face during his reign. The main task is designed around pupils circulating their classroom studying evidence stuck to the walls (9 sheets) gathering and categorising this information about Edward into 'Good King & 'Bad King'. This can then be used to answer an exam style question which assesses 'balance'. Plenary: Pupils will form their overall judgment and can either verbally explain though a whole class judgment line or individually on a sticky note to be stuck to the board. There are plenty of directions this lesson could take and various ways the source evidence could be used to suit your class. A prompt and challenge sheet has been included to stretch and challenge / support weaker students.

Pupils define ‘Humanism’ as a hook. ‘Did you know’ - mix - pair - share activity to assess reasons for Sydenham’s significane (Teaching instructions included on the resource) Pupils then study Sydenham - extracting important information about him, befroe judging his importance and discoveries to the progression of Medicine. (AO2) Introduce the printing press and pupils judge the significance of this during the Renaissance period and the impact it had. Pupils then compete in teams to identify infomration about the Royal society before explaining its Significance. Edxecel Pearson Medicine Through Time Text Books will be required for this lesson. pp-44-46

This was recently graded an Outstanding lesson for one of my KS3 classes. Pupils will start by listening to a slavery song to empathise with slaves who worked in the cotton fields. Pupils will then watch a short BBC video explaining the experiences / work life of slaves on a plantation before exploring evidenced to study the experience of a slave on a plantation. Pupils' will then consolidate their learning through answering a structures exam style question. Stretch and challenge opportunities included for more able pupils, differentiation through outcome and evidence packs can easily be adapted to suit your pupil's needs. Included: presentation (resources included in lower half of presentation for printing) Worksheet booklet (class books will not be required) Thorough Lesson plan SMSC included, literacy and numeracy included. Differentiated outcomes. All video and music links are embedded or included to access online.

Lesson Plan: Pupils watch a choice of videos to then chronologically arrange a card sort into the events of the day. The main task is literacy relay where pupils will work in teams to answer the questions related to the lessons learning intention. Finally pupils will form a personal judgment regarding: Did the USA deserve all the blame for 9/11? Videos are embedded into the presentation, however I have also provided the links for these as well. I have used this lesson to form part of my history lesson on terrorism through time, however this could also be used for RE / Social Studies / PSHE.

The purpose of this lesson is to introduce Diem's Government to pupils proceeding the Geneva Convention. Pupils begin with an enquiry into 'the domino theory' and how this kept the USA engaged with South Vietnam. This is done though a short explanation and a video (embedded). Pupils then spend the majority of the lesson first identifying reasons diem was so unpopular through an active reading activity and embedding this knowledge though a variation of tasks e.g. 'walking chocolate Bar' or a ' Snowball Fight'. Pupils will then be encouraged to card sort their chosen reasons and diamond rank them in order of significance. Pupils can then write up their findings before the setting of a homework to further consolidate their lessons learning. all videos are embedded with instructions for activities to be found within the PowerPoint presentation. Please see my story for other Vietnam resources.