Lesson 21 in the scheme for Edexcel 1H10/B4 - Early Elizabethan England, 1558-1588. This lesson focuses on attitudes towards the poor and the government response to poverty in Elizabethan England. The lesson begins with students guessing what the definitions of the different poor would mean, leading to a video introducing the urban poor. Students then utilise source material to make inferences about attitudes, leading to an explanation of the attitudes to the poor in this period. The lesson then focuses on attitudes to the poor, leading to a card sort on the reasons why government actions/attitudes changed over time. Students then examine the legislation used to tackle poverty and explain how significant the impact of this would be. Finally students assess how far poverty had been tackled in the plenary.

Booklet for students to review the key content needed for the 2024 Historic Environment on Drake’s circumnavigation. Includes essay practice, recap knowledge and focus on themes of change, impact and success.

A revision workbook for students covering the AQA 8145 Elizabethan England topic. The booklet focuses on religious divisions, Catholic threats (with specific examples), the role of Mary, Queen of Scots, domestic threats (Northern rebellion and Essex) and the Spanish Armada. The booklet covers both content and application to exam style responses.

A two lesson resource focusing on the four question styles on Elizabethan England. Trio starter, leads into planning of the first three question styles using spec questions and additional questions. The Hardwick Hall section includes a card sort and opportunity to review the key changes Hardwick Hall demonstrates before planning an answer to the Hardwick Hall question on the spec paper. These lessons should thoroughly cover the skills and much of the key content pre-examination.

A two lesson sequence focusing on why the Conservatives fell from power in 1964, including a practice 25 mark essay and model answer. The lesson starts with what factors cause a government to lose support, leading into an assessment of the factors involved with the Conservative Party. Students then assess the relative significance of the various factors in causing the Conservative loss in 1964. The lesson then moves to analyse the role of the Profumo Affair in the Conservative fall from government, using a video and a contemporary newspaper to assess the impact of the scandal. Pupils then assess the impact of Douglas-Home on the loss of support, moving to contrast him with Harold Wilson in the Labour Party (video and note sheet included). Students then plan a segment of the following essay: “The Conservatives lost the 1964 election as they were outdated and out of touch with the electorate”. Assess the validity of this view (25 marks). Students use the mark scheme to understand how to achieve Level 3 and above in their answer, moving on to planning a segment using the DEAL frame. Pupils then complete the plan for the essay for homework.

Lesson focusing on revising key content and skills for conflict and tension in Asia. Starter for 10 recaps key events and themes from the topic. The lesson then builds to reviewing each question style and applying knowledge to the questions in a scaffolded and structured way.

L3 in the 2023 Historic Environment series on Sheffield Manor Lodge. This lesson explores the features, location and development of Sheffield Manor Lodge and why this was a good place to detain Mary, Queen of Scots. This should take a double lesson. The lesson begins with a starter exploring options on what to do with Mary AFTER the failed Northern rebellion. A video then explores Sheffield Manor Lodge focusing on strengths and weaknesses as a defensive base, alongside information about Mary. Students are then introduced to George Talbot and what the benefits/negatives would be of being responsible for Mary. The lesson then moves on to a carousel data capture focusing on the strengths of Sheffield Manor Lodge as a place of detention with a focus on location, features/facilities, George Talbot and limitations. Students then use their A3 table to create an estate agent profile on Sheffield Manor Lodge, finally answering a question explaining why Sheffield Manor Lodge was a good place to detain Mary. Finally, a recap plenary reviews the previous 3 lessons.

Suggested structures and tips for all Paper 2 question styles with sample questions (not from the specimen) for students to plan and practise. Ideal for use pre mock/examinations in the summer.

Two lesson sequence exploring who thought they deserved the throne and why their claims were valid/invalid. The starter explore how the throne was passed on in Medieval England the positives and negatives of each method. A peer-assess describe question is included. The main task is individual research of one claimant which leads into a snowball/market place the following lesson to share the learning of all the claimants, leading to a judgement on who had the strongest/weakest claim to the throne. An explanation question is included to assess student understanding and corners plenary assesses all students. A homework task (optional) is included which tests who had the stronger claim of Godwinson and William linked to the 12 mark essays for AQA 8145. Plan included.

Two lesson sequence: Reasons for opposition ranking starter, case study on Kent State University (video and pictures), data collection task on Kent State, case study on the Fulbright hearings (worksheet and video), discussion of presidential power (link to Donald Trump), video on Watergate and information on hand out, essay planning session around this question: “The Fulbright hearings were the most significant factor in increasing opposition to the Vietnam War”. How far do you agree with this statement? Explain your answer (16 marks). Post-it plenary on most significant reason for opposition.

A guide for students showing them how to structure the America 1920-73 questions and the conflict and tension in Asia questions. All structures have several sample questions included for pupils to attempt and can be used in conjunction with the revision grids. A revision list is also enclosed at the end.

Lesson exploring how to answer the America 1920-73 question styles. Links for learning picture/key word starter, modelled responses offering pupils opportunity to structure the questions on the hand out attached - all give pupils the chance to effectively prepare for this section Paper 1.

Lesson exploring how to answer ALL the question styles for Conflict and Tension 1919-39. Starter for 10 recaps key knowledge - the rest of the lesson focuses on scaffolding students through how to answer the key questions within this unit.

Booklet with exam tips for all of AQA 8145 Paper 1 question styles, with sample question (not from the specimen papers) to allow pupils to practice planning/answering in the build up to mocks/the 2018 exam

Two lessons focusing on revising key content and all question styles from the Health and the People topic. The starter gets pupils to recall key individuals and topics. Each question style is then broken down and planned in a structured way, covering as much content as possible. Rolling revision progress check recaps key content before the 16 mark essay question is covered.

A revision work book for AQA 7042 2S Unit 1 covering all key political, economic, social and foreign policy elements. Students can work through the tasks, reviewing the content alongside practicing sample essay questions.

A revision work book for AQA 7042 2S Unit 2 covering all key political, economic, social and foreign policy elements. Students can work through the tasks, reviewing the content alongside practicing sample source analysis and essay questions.

A revision work book for AQA 7042 2S Unit 3 covering all key political, economic, social and foreign policy elements. Students can work through the tasks, reviewing the content alongside practicing sample source and essay questions.

A revision work book for AQA 7042 2S Unit 4 covering all key political, economic, social and foreign policy elements. Students can work through the tasks, reviewing the content alongside practicing sample source and essay questions.

A revision work book for AQA 7042 2S Unit 5 covering all key political, economic, social and foreign policy elements. Students can work through the tasks, reviewing the content alongside practicing sample source and essay questions.