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25 years of experience as Assistnt Head; Head of Humanities and AST for history. Resources generally for KS3-KS5 history, some that can be used as English resources, and some politics/citizenship resources

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25 years of experience as Assistnt Head; Head of Humanities and AST for history. Resources generally for KS3-KS5 history, some that can be used as English resources, and some politics/citizenship resources
A LEVEL US GOVERNMENT AND POLITICS.  THE US CONSTITUTION - WHOLE SECTION
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A LEVEL US GOVERNMENT AND POLITICS. THE US CONSTITUTION - WHOLE SECTION

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This bundle contains all of the lessons required to teach the US Constitution for paper 3 A Level US Government and Politics. The lessons are fully resourced, will each take an hour to teach (however, significant home learning will be required to complete all activities), and involve extensive examination skills as well as content. There are 10 lessons, and they also include approaches to comparing the US and UK Constitutions.
A Level US Government and Politics.  Key features of the Constitution.
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A Level US Government and Politics. Key features of the Constitution.

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This bundle contains the second 5 lessons on the US Constitution to cover the requirements for the A Level US Government and Politics specification. It includes lessons on the 4 key features of the Constitution; introduces students to the key debate surrounding the constitution and democracy, and an introduction to the various approaches taken when analysing the Constitution in preparation for a Section 2 type question. This is fully resourced, but access to Pearson Edexcel A Level US Government and Politics text book would be useful. The lessons are based on a one hour lesson, but students will have to complete significant independent study to complete the set tasks.
A LEVEL US GOVERNMENT AND POLITICS LESSON 10.  COMPARING THE USA AND UK CONSTITUTIONS
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A LEVEL US GOVERNMENT AND POLITICS LESSON 10. COMPARING THE USA AND UK CONSTITUTIONS

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This is the TENTH and last lesson on the constitution in the A Level scheme of work US government and politics, and it focuses on comparative politics - comparing the US and UK constitutions, and introduces students to the different approaches to comparative politics. Students complete their research on making comparisons, and wite a section 1 style answe, they are then introduced to the three approaches to comparative approaches and the criterion for a Section 2 answer, with the opportunity to complete one. You will need the Pearson EDEXCEL A level text book to support this lesson
A LEVEL US GOVERNMENT AND POLITICS.  THE EXTENT OF DEMOCRACY IN THE US
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A LEVEL US GOVERNMENT AND POLITICS. THE EXTENT OF DEMOCRACY IN THE US

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This is the NINTH lesson on the constitution in the A Level scheme of work US government and politics, and continues the study of the key features of the US constitution with a focus on considering the extent of democracy in the US today. It also involves sharing the criterion for writing a section 1 type question Student activities are incorporated into the power point. You will need the Pearson EDEXCEL A level text book to support this lesson
A LEVEL US GOVERNMENT AND POLITICS LESSON 8. DEBATES SURROUNDING HOW FAR THE US REMAINS FEDERAL
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A LEVEL US GOVERNMENT AND POLITICS LESSON 8. DEBATES SURROUNDING HOW FAR THE US REMAINS FEDERAL

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This is the EIGHTH lesson on the constitution in the A Level scheme of work US government and politics, and continues the study of the key features of the US constitution with a focus on the key debate surrounding how far the US remains federal today. It includes all three assessment objectives and activities which include knowledge recall; group work on the debates and essay writing skills. You will need the Pearson EDEXCEL A level text book to support this lesson
A LEVEL US GOVERNMENT AND POLITICS LESSON 7.  BIPARTISANSHIP AND FEDERALISM
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A LEVEL US GOVERNMENT AND POLITICS LESSON 7. BIPARTISANSHIP AND FEDERALISM

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This is the SEVENTH lesson on the constitution in the A Level scheme of work US government and politics, and continues the study of the key features of the US constitution with a focus on bipartisanship AND FEDERALISM. It also introduces students to a 30 mark essay for the first time. The power point aims at recapping on previous knowledge and introducing an understanding of the importance of bipartisanship for effective government. The lesson contains discussion and two detailed tasks. It is planned as a one hour lesson, but will probably take 2 hours to complete all of the activities and readings including the essay. You will need the Pearson EDEXCEL A level text book to support this lesson
A LEVEL US GOVERNMENT AND POLITICS LESSON 6 SEPARATION OF POWERS, AND CHECKS AND BALANCES
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A LEVEL US GOVERNMENT AND POLITICS LESSON 6 SEPARATION OF POWERS, AND CHECKS AND BALANCES

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This is the SIXTH lesson on the constitution in the A Level scheme of work US government and politics, and the first lesson which considers the key features of the US constitution. The power point aims at recapping on previous knowledge and introducing an understanding of the separation of powers, and checks and balances aspect of the US Constitution. The lesson contains discussion and two detailed tasks. It is planned as a one hour lesson, but will probably take 2 hours to complete all of the activities and readings. You will need the Pearson EDEXCEL A level text book to support this lesson (other readings included)
A Level US Government and Politics. The Nature of the US Constitution
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A Level US Government and Politics. The Nature of the US Constitution

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This bundle contains the first 5 lessons on the US Constitution to cover the requirements for the A Level US Government and Politics specification. They include a background lesson on the creation of the Constitution (also suitable forA Level History) and 4 lessons investigating the nature of the US Constitution including structure; entrenchment; amendment etc. The block of lesson is completed with introducing students to a section A exam question which is modeled. This is fully resourced, but access to Pearson Edexcel A Level US Government and Politics text book would be useful. The lessons are based on a one hour lesson, but students will have to complete significant independent study to complete the set tasks.
A LEVEL US GOVERNMENT AND POLITICS LESSON 5.  THE AMENDMENT PROCESS PART 2 AND EXAMINATION QUESTION
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A LEVEL US GOVERNMENT AND POLITICS LESSON 5. THE AMENDMENT PROCESS PART 2 AND EXAMINATION QUESTION

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This lesson is the fifth lesson in the A Level Comparative Politics unit - it involves looking at the advantages and disadvantages of the amendment process to the US constitution, and the second part of the lesson introduces students to a section A examination question - modelling and sharing criterion with a focus on key terms, and contains activities and discussions to extend student thinking. This lesson would take an hour to teach, however the task may need to be completed as home study. It is fully resourced but some of the activities require reference to the Pearson Edexcel A Level text book.
A LEVEL US GOVERNMENT AND POLITICS L4 THE AMENDMENT PROCESS
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A LEVEL US GOVERNMENT AND POLITICS L4 THE AMENDMENT PROCESS

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This lesson is the fourth lesson in the A Level Comparative Politics unit - it involves looking at the amendment process to the US constitution and evaluating why it is so difficult to change the original Constitution. This lesson focuses on considering how amendment takes places and evaluating why the Constitution has been amended so infrequently with a focus on key terms, and contains activities and discussions to extend student thinking. This lesson would take an hour to teach, however the task may need to be completed as home study. It is fully resourced but some of the activities require reference to the Pearson Edexcel A Level text book.
A LEVEL US GOVERNMENT AND POLITICS L3 THE NATURE OF THE CONSTITUTION PART 2
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A LEVEL US GOVERNMENT AND POLITICS L3 THE NATURE OF THE CONSTITUTION PART 2

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This lesson is the third lesson in the A Level Comparative Politics unit - it involves looking at the US constitution and comparing its nature with that of the UK. This lesson focuses on specific powers and entrenchment with a focus on key terms, and contains activities and discussions to extend student thinking. This lesson would take an hour to teach, however the task may need to be completed as home study. It is fully resourced but some of the activities require reference to the Pearson Edexcel A Level text book. Tes paid licence
A LEVEL US GOVERNMENT AND POLITICS L2 THE NATURE OF THE US CONSTITUTION PART 1
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A LEVEL US GOVERNMENT AND POLITICS L2 THE NATURE OF THE US CONSTITUTION PART 1

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This lesson is the second lesson in the A Level Comparative Politics unit - it involves looking at the US constitution and comparing its nature with that of the UK. This lesson focuses on codification; the constitutional framework and the vagueness of the Constitution with a focus on key terms, and contains activities and discussions to extend student thinking. This lesson would take an hour to teach, however the task may need to be completed as home study. It is fully resourced but some of the activities require reference to the Pearson Edexcel A Level text book. Tes paid licence
A LEVEL US GOVERNMENT AND POLITICS L1 THE ORIGINS OF THE US CONSTITUTION
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A LEVEL US GOVERNMENT AND POLITICS L1 THE ORIGINS OF THE US CONSTITUTION

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This lesson is the first lesson in the A Level Comparative Politics unit - it outlines the unit requirements, and introduces students to the origins of the US constitution (it can also be used for A Level History). It considers the historical setting of the constitution with a focus on key terms, and contains activities and discussions to extend student thinking. It also includes an individual research task on the founding fathers. This lesson would take an hour to teach, however the task may need to be completed as home study. It is fully resourced and no text book is required, however is based on the Pearson Edexcel A Level text book.