Whole lesson based on how to answer Edexcel GCSE Paper 2 Cold War. My Year 11 students asked for a lesson on how to structure the answers, examples and practice questions - and here it is! This lesson includes: Examples for all 3 questions on the Cold War paper, including model answers which are broken down to show how to answer them and what the examiner is looking for (I marked for this paper last year). Opportunities for students to answer their own questions and mark it using the markscheme. I hope you find this useful!

For teaching Edexcel GCSE Weimar and Nazi Germany 9-1 new specification. A 50 question quiz on Key Topic 1: Weimar Republic, colour coded for each lesson. Great to use as revision! Please review if you buy and check out my other lessons and resources!

For teaching GCSE Edexcel 9-1 Medicine Through Time. Renaissance Medicine: How important was Vesalius to Renaissance medicine? This lesson covers the importance of Vesalius and the impact of the Printing Press on Medicine. Lesson includes: Source analysis on the front cover of the Fabric of the Human Body, Publications of Vesalius Printing Press Person profile on Vesalius Factors that helped and hindered Vesalius Also included: Accompanying differentiated work booklet to suit the needs of all students in your class! 20 question quiz plus answers based on the lesson Please review if you buy and check out my other resources on Medicine Through Time.

A knowledge organiser for KS3 King John. Perfect for revision or sticking into books as a useful resource. Please check out my other resources, and don’t forget to review if you buy!

Suitable for teaching 11-14 on reasons why people signed up for WW1 - Why did people to go war? The whole lesson plus resources looks at why people signed up for WW1 using propaganda. The students will analyse examples of WW1 propaganda, understanding how this persuaded young men to join the war effort. If you purchase, please review and check out my other WW1 lessons.

This is a home learning lesson for teaching life in Modern Prisons - suitable for KS2 or KS3. This lesson comes with an answer sheet! This lesson includes a variety of tasks and activities which can be completed by a student. This was designed to be completed independently and all information and resources needed are included in the lesson! This is perfect for parents who can print this off and give to their child, or for teachers to set online as students can fill in the pages. Includes a word document for editing, or a PDF version to be printed straight away! Please review if you purchase, feedback is welcome.

Knowledge Organiser for the Titanic - suitable for 11-14s. Covers: Sinking timeline Key facts Why did so many die? Who was to blame Perfect as revision!

Whole lesson for teaching KS2 or KS3 Buddhist Zen Gardens. How does a zen garden express Buddhist beliefs? This lesson looks at: What is Zen Buddhism? What are the Four Noble Truths? What is a Zen Garden What is in a Zen Garden - this looks at all the different parts of a Zen Garden, with pictures and descriptions explaining each part (such as sand, stones, water, bridges, trees and plants etc). Students will then design their own Zen Garden. Objectives for the lesson: Grade 8-9: Explain the importance of Zen gardens to Buddhists. Grade 5-7: Consider why Buddhists use Zen gardens. Grade 3-4: Identify and describe a Buddhist Zen garden. ALL: Design your own Zen garden and explain the different features in your Zen garden. Feedback is welcome, please review if you purchase!

KS3 Philosophy and Ethics - Lesson 2 of the Science and Religion SoW. This lesson looks at ‘What is the Religious Method’? Students will be able to: Explain why you think religion is important. Use the ‘religious method’ to decide what societies have a religion. Describe what the ‘religious method’ is used for. Give two expectations you have of religious people. All resources are included. Feedback is welcome, please check out the rest of my lessons in the Science and Religion Scheme of Work!

**For teaching Edexcel GCSE 9-1 The American West c.1835-c.1895 Key Topic 1 Destruction of Plains Indians Way of Life This is a revision work booklet designed for a two hour lesson covering the destruction of Plains Indians way of life. No additional resources are needed! This work booklet includes a range of activities, including multiple-choice quizzes, fill in the gap, card sorts and videos (all hyperlinked). The topics covered are: Who were the Plains Indians Tribal structures Importance of the buffalo Plains Indians beliefs US government policy and the Plains Indians Causes of conflict The Indian Wars Extermination of the buffalo Reservations and cultural and legal end of the Plains Indians Please review if you purchase, and check out my other GCSE American West resources.

For teaching Edexcel 9-1 Medicine Through Time 1250-present. Modern Medicine: Was DNA the biggest medical breakthrough of the twentieth century? This lesson covers the discovery of DNA and it’s impact on understanding of cause of disease. This lesson also covers the role of lifestyle factors on health and the case study of lung cancer. This includes: Glossary of key terms What is DNA Roles of Watson, Crick, Wilkins and Franklin in the discovery of DNA Differences between infectious and genetic diseases Lifestyle factors Impact of DNA on medicine Lung Cancer case study Also included: Accompanying differentiated work booklet to suit the needs of all students in your class! 20 question quiz plus answers based on the lesson Please note you will need the Hodder and Pearson textbooks for this lesson. Please review if you purchase, and check out my other Medicine Through Time resources!

How did life change between 1750 and 1900? Whole lesson plus differentiated resources for teaching 11-14s ‘how did life change between 1750-1900?’ Students will start by looking at inventions and guessing whether they were created before or after 1750, and then look at the Industrial Revolution. Students complete a table (differentiated) using the information sheet (PROVIDED!) about changes in; Population Work Transport Health and Medicine Living Conditions Finally, students complete one of 3 differentiated tasks summarising the changes between 1750-1900. Also includes a ‘quick quiz’ plenary! Please review if you purchase, and check out my other industrial revolution resources!

For teaching 11-14s Slave Trade - The Middle Passage INCLUDING the case study The Zong! Whole lesson plus worksheets on the Middle Passage. Students will first understand what the Middle Passage is with reference to the Triangular Trade. Students will then look at the conditions in the Middle Passage watching the clip from ‘Amistad’ and answering quiz questions on a worksheet (provided). Students will then look at the case study of the Zong. Here, students will read a passage about the case study of the Zong and choose from 3 differentiated options; answering comprehension questions, write a letter from the ship, or writing a speech to judge explaining why the slave trade owners on the Zong were guilty of murder. This is a fascinating lesson which encourages students to consider the implications of the slave trade; and begin to look at the abolition of the slave trade. Please review if you purchase, and check out my other slavery resources!

50 page booklet - a DIFFERENT question a day - for teaching A Level OCR Rebellion and Disorder under the Tudors 1485–1603. Contains a variety of activities including exam questions (both breadth and interpretations), completing revision activities such as tables and timelines. Feedback is welcome.

This is a home learning pack for teaching the Titanic - suitable for KS2 or KS3. This pack is 18 pages long and includes a variety of tasks and activities which can be completed by a student. This was designed to be completed independently and all information and resources needed are included in the pack! This is perfect for parents who can print this off and give to their child, or for teachers to set online as students can fill in the pages. Feedback is welcome.

For teaching Edexcel GCSE 9-1 Weimar and Nazi Germany 1918-1939 *Hitler’s Rise to Power Why did the Nazi Party increase in popularity 1921-1923? This lesson looks at the early years of the Nazi Party, including: Hitler’s early years The beginning of the DAP and setting up the NSDAP 25 point programme Party policies Hitler’s personal appeal Party organisation Party leadership The SA (‘Brownshirts’) Also included: Accompanying work booklet to the lesson, with a wide range of fun activities! 20 question quiz plus answers based on the lesson An 8 mark ‘how useful’ source question - complete with checklist on how to analyse the sources and answer the exam question! Please review if you purchase, and check out my other Weimar and Nazi Germany resources.

KS3 Philosophy and Ethics - Lesson 6 of the Science and Religion SoW. This lesson looks at ‘What is the Theory of Evolution’? Students will be able to: Evaluate arguments for and against and give your own opinion, with a reason, on the Theory of Evolution. Explain the evidence given by science to prove the existence of evolution. Describe what this theory tells us about life on Earth. State who came up with the Theory of Evolution and how he knew this. All resources are included! Feedback is welcome, please check out the rest of my lessons in the Science and Religion Scheme of Work!