This great little resource is designed to get students to sort through a series of cards to help them decide what the causes and consequences in one of the most important turning points in both British and world history. The aims and objectives are: Theme: Making of the UK Know: What were the causes and consequences of the Glorious Revolution? Understand: Why did James II become increasingly unpopular? Evaluate: How significant was the Glorious Revolution in 1688? WILF - What Am I Looking For? Identify and describe: What were the causes and consequences of the Glorious Revolution? Explain: Why did James I become increasingly unpopular and what impact did the revolution have on Catholics living in Britain? Analyse: Begin to make a judgement on the significance of the Glorious Revolution? This resource should appeal to a range of abilities and learning styles. It shouldn’t take more than 10 to 12 minutes for a middle ability class to cut out the cards and sort them. If you like this resource then why not check out my other resources on this topic in my TES shop. You can also follow ‘The History Academy’ on Twitter, Google Plus, YouTube and Facebook for the latest updates or even to get in touch and chat about how you have used this resource or to ask questions. We aim to produce cheap and affordable resources for either the price of a good cup of coffee or a happy meal so that you can spend more time doing the things that you want. Anyway, have fun and stay in touch via social media for the latest updates. Kind Regards Roy

The issue of adverting censorship continues to be a controversial subject in most democratic societies. Should the government have the power to control the media and promote an acceptable viewpoint? Should children be shielded from unhealthy attitudes, lifestyle choices and gender stereotypes? Should the majority have a right to limit freedom of expression and creativity? Is censorship of advertising good for the economy by promoting equality and a meritocracy or does it make people compliant and stop them from thinking for themselves? This outstanding resource has been tried and tested in the classroom over many years and aims to help students understand some of the arguments for and against the use of censorship in the advertising industry. It can be used as a starter, plenary or main activity to accompany any main stream text book or resource on this topic. The nature of the task means that it appeals to the full range of ability. The main activity involves getting students to cut out the cards in lesson, organise them into their most persuasive order under the two main headings and then sick them into their books. Once students have fed back their results to a class discussion, they can then have a go at the extended writing activity or add additional ideas from the class discussion. Alternatively, they can create a key and then sort through the cards and then stick the sheet into their book or you could cut out the cards and place them into an envelope for them to sort prior to a discussion on the topic. This is a great resource that can be easily adapted to suit your classroom and expectations. When you purchase this resource, you will be able to download a single page Word Document which contains a learning objective, instructions, two heading cards as well as sixteen statements that can sorted. The aims of this lesson / activity are: Theme: Rights and Freedoms Know: How are adverts censored and controlled by the government watchdogs? Understand: What are the arguments for and against censorship of the advertising media? Evaluate: How far should adverts be censored in a democratic society to promote equality? WILF - What am I Looking For? Identify and describe - How are adverts censored and controlled by the government watchdogs? Explain - the arguments for and against censorship of the advertising industry? Analyse -How far should adverts be censored in a democratic society to promote equality? If you like this resource then why not check out my other resources on this topic in my TES shop. We aim to produce cheap and affordable resources for either the price of a good cup of coffee or a happy meal so that you can spend more quality time with the people who matter. Anyway, have fun and stay in touch via social media for the latest updates. Kind Regards Roy

This outstanding and beautifully illustrated lesson has been designed to help students studying the problems faced by the Weimar Republic and how successfully it dealt with them in the period 1919 - 1923. It deals specifically with the problems of setting up a democratic republic, dealing with extremists and their putsches, coping with the aftermath of the Treaty of Versailles, the Ruhr Crisis and Hyperinflation. The lesson includes a number of activities which can be seen in the detailed preview. The main activity revolves around completing a table summary of each problem, what action was taken by the government and evaluating how successfully it was dealt with. Alternatively the relevant slides could be printed off, displayed in the walls or on tables whilst the students complete a gather and share or market place activity to summarize the information. When you purchase this resource you will be able to download a PowerPoint with nineteen slides. These include aims, objectives, differentiated outcomes, starters, plenaries, activities, thinking skills activities, animated diagrams,maps, pictures, templates and information slides. I am especially proud of animated diagrams that I have created to help explain the divisions of powers in the Weimar Constitution and how the Dawes Plan was designed to help both Germany and the Allies. I spent a considerable amount of time on these as it is vital that students understand their significance for later in the course. The PowerPoint also includes a homework activity, an extended writing task and a feedback task. The aims and objectives of the lesson are: Theme: Weimar Republic 1919 - 1923 Know: What problems faced the Weimar Republic in 1919 – 1923? Understand: What challenges faced the survival of democracy in Weimar Germany? Evaluate: How successfully did the Weimar Republic deal with these problems? Skills: Cause, Consequence & Collaboration WILF – What Am I Looking For? Identify & describe: The key problems facing the Weimar Republic in 1919 - 1923? Explain: What challenges faced the survival of democracy in Weimar Germany? Analyze: How successfully did the Weimar Republic deal with these problems? If you like this resource then why not check out my other resources on this topic in my TES shop, where many have been bundled together, along with this one to provide you with further savings. You can also follow ��The History Academy’ on Twitter, Google Plus, YouTube and Facebook for the latest updates or even to get in touch and chat about how you have used this resource or to ask questions. We aim to produce cheap and affordable resources for either the price of a good cup of coffee or a happy meal so that you can spend more time doing the things that you want. Anyway, have fun and stay in touch via social media for the latest updates. Kind Regards Roy

Can the massive death and destruction of armed conflict ever be morally justified? Is there such a thing as a just war? Should we stand by and allow innocent people be raped and murdered in horrible acts of genocide? This outstanding resource has been tried and tested in the classroom over many years and aims to help students understand some of the main arguments for and against the Just War Theory. It can be used as a starter, plenary or main activity to accompany any main stream text book or resource on this topic. The nature of the task means that it appeals to the full range of ability. The main activity involves getting students to cut out the cards in lesson, organize them into their most persuasive order and then sick into their books before they have a go at the extended writing activity / discussion. Alternatively, they can create a key and then sort through the cards and then stick the sheet into their book or you could cut out the cards and place them into an envelope for them to sort prior to a discussion on the topic. This is a great resource that can be easily adapted to suit your classroom and expectations. When you purchase this resource, you will be able to download a single page, fully editable Word Document which contains a learning objective, instructions, two heading cards as well as fourteen carefully selected statements that can sorted under them. The aims of this lesson / activity are: Theme: Moral Ethics and Philosophy Know: What is the Just War Theory? Understand: What are the arguments for and against waging a just war? Evaluate: Are there any moral circumstances in which it s acceptable to wage war? WILF - What am I Looking For? Identify and describe - The Just War Theory Explain - the arguments for and against fighting a just war? Analyze - Are there any moral circumstances in which it is acceptable to wage war? If you like this resource then why not check out my other resources on this topic in my TES shop. We aim to produce cheap and affordable resources for either the price of a good cup of coffee or a happy meal so that you can spend more quality time with the people who matter. Anyway, have fun and stay in touch via social media for the latest updates. Kind Regards Roy

Is IVF a miracle of science or simply man interfering in the laws of nature and natural conception? If a couple are infertile is it the will of God or an illness which can be treated like any other infection or disease? Should women past their natural child bearing age or same sex couples be allowed to have children through IVF? This outstanding resource has been tried and tested in the classroom over many years and aims to help students understand some of the ethical and religious arguments for and against IVF. It can be used as a starter, plenary or main activity to accompany any main stream text book or resource on this topic. The nature of the task means that it appeals to the full range of ability. When you purchase this resource, you will be able to download a single page Word Document which contains a learning objective, instructions, two heading cards as well as eighteen fully editable statements that can sorted under them. I’ve also linked in three video clips to this page which are worthwhile watching with your students depending on their ability. The aims of this lesson / activity are: Theme: The Value of LIfe Know: What is IVF? Understand: What are the arguments for and against the use of IVF? Evaluate: Should scientist interfere with the laws of nature and natural conception through IVF? WILF - What am I Looking For? Identify and describe - What is IVF and why are some people opposed to it? Explain - the arguments for and against using IVF to help people become parents? Analyze - Should scientist interfere with the laws of nature and natural conception through IVF? If you like this resource then why not check out my other resources on this topic in my TES shop. We aim to produce cheap and affordable resources for either the price of a good cup of coffee or a happy meal so that you can spend more quality time with the people who matter. Anyway, have fun and stay in touch via social media for the latest updates. Kind Regards Roy

This beautifully illustrated lesson has been carefully written to help students understand the key features of the Weimar Constitution and assess both its strengths and weaknesses. After Germany lost the First World War, the Kaiser fled and a new democratic government of Germany was declared in February 1919, at the small town of Weimar. The constitution that was drawn was amongst the most liberal in Europe, However, it contained a number of strengths and weaknesses that played a key part in the instability which helped the Nazis into power. When you purchase this resource you will be able to download a single page Word Document and an accompanying eleven slide PowerPoint. The Word document contains a learning objective, instructions, two heading cards labeled ‘Strengths’ and ‘Weaknesses’, as well as fourteen cards which describe features of the Weimar Constitution. Once students have assessed which cards are ‘Strengths’ or ‘Weaknesses’ they can then pair them up to the sub headings: President, Chancellor, Reichstag, Proportional Representations, The Voters, Article 48 and the Bill of Rights. The PowerPoint includes aims, objectives, differentiated outcomes, starters, plenaries, templates, writing frames, animated diagrams to show the divisions of power, appropriate video clips and activities to help facilitate the lesson. For more information, please see the detailed preview. If used as a stand alone resource, the card sort makes a great starter or plenary to completed in pairs or groups. It can be cut up the students or placed into envelopes for use with several classes or even set as a piece of homework. Once completed, students will have a detailed summary diagram of the strengths and weaknesses of the Weimar Constitution. The aims and objectives of this less are: Theme: Weimar Republic 1919 - 1923 Know: What were the key features of the Weimar Constitution? Understand: What were the strengths and weaknesses of the Weimar Constitution? Evaluate: Was the Weimar Republic doomed from the beginning? Skills: Cause, Consequence & Collaboration WILF – What Am I Looking For? Identify & describe: The key features of the Weimar Constitution? Explain: What were the strengths and weaknesses of the Weimar Constitution? Analyse: Was the Weimar Republic doomed from the beginning? If you like this resource then why not check out my other resources on this topic in my TES shop, where many have been bundled together to provide you with further savings. You can also follow ‘The History Academy’ on Twitter, Google Plus, YouTube and Facebook for the latest updates or even to get in touch and chat about how you have used this resource or to ask questions. We aim to produce cheap and affordable resources for either the price of a good cup of coffee or a happy meal so that you can spend more time doing the things that you want. Anyway, have fun and stay in touch via social media for the latest updates. Kind Regards Roy

This innovative card sort is suitable for a wide range of abilities and can easily be adapted to suit any text book or resource on this topic. The main task focuses on the controversial wartime leadership of Winston Churchill who was voted as the greatest Briton who had ever lived by a BBC television series in 2002. The cards that have been created for this activity cover a wide range of relevant topics that have been hotly debated by historians. Throughout the history school curriculum from William the Conquer to present day, history teachers have asked their students what makes a great leader in both peace time and war? Winston Churchill’s leadership is certainly worthwhile investigating and opening up to a class discussion. This resource can be used as a starter, plenary, homework or revision exercise for students studying a range of subjects. The nature of this resource makes it especially appealing to both visual and kinesthetic learners. When you purchase this resource, you will be able to download a single page word document with a learning objective, instructions, two heading cards labeled ‘Successful’ and ‘Failure’ as well as fourteen information cards that need to be matched to one of the two headings. Once completed students can consolidate their understanding by attempting the extended answer task at the end. Please note that the information cards have been designed to be deliberately controversial to help open up discussion on the topic. Aims and Objectives: Theme: The Second World War •Know: What actions did Churchill take to help lead Britain to victory against Nazi Germany? •Understand: What were the successes and failures of Churchill’s leadership? •Analyse: How significant was Churchill’s wartime leadership in helping Britain win the war? •Skills:Significance WILF - What Am I Looking For? •Identify and Describe: What actions did Churchill take to help lead Britain to victory against Nazi Germany? •Explain: What were the successes and failures of Churchill’s leadership? •Evaluate: How significant was Churchill’s wartime leadership in helping Britain win the war? If you like this resource then why not check out my other resources on this topic in my TES shop. You can also follow ‘The History Academy’ on Twitter, Google Plus, YouTube and Facebook for the latest updates or even to get in touch and chat about how you have used this resource or to ask questions. We aim to produce cheap and affordable resources for either the price of a good cup of coffee or a happy meal so that you can spend more time doing the things that you want. Anyway, have fun and stay in touch via social media for the latest updates. Kind Regards Roy

The ethics and morality of torture is a controversial subject which is at the heart of American values. It is proscribed by the Geneva convention and it is illegal to submit evidence to a court that has been gained through torture. However, the war on terror has placed many of our service men and women in very difficult circumstances where they have had to make decisions which have been questioned by human rights groups. Should the state ever use torture in order to protect the public safety of its citizens against terrorism? This outstanding resource has been tried and tested in the classroom over many years and aims to help students understand some of the arguments for and against the use of torture. It can be used as a starter, plenary or main activity to accompany any main stream text book or resource on this topic. The nature of the task means that it appeals to the full range of ability. However, this is a topic which should ideally be delivered by a subject specialists and covered by older students at KS4 or KS5. The main activity involves getting students to cut out the cards in lesson, organize them into their most persuasive order under the two main headings and then sick them into their books. Once students have fed back their results to a class discussion, they can then have a go at the extended writing activity. Alternatively, they can create a key and then sort through the cards and then stick the sheet into their book or you could cut out the cards and place them into an envelope for them to sort prior to a discussion on the topic. This is a great resource that can be easily adapted to suit your classroom and expectations. When you purchase this resource, you will be able to download a single page Word Document which contains a learning objective, instructions, two heading cards as well as fourteen statements that can sorted. The aims of this lesson / activity are: Theme: Moral Moral philosophy and ethics Know: What is torture and why is outlawed by the Geneva Convention? Understand: What are the arguments for and against using torture? Evaluate: Are there any circumstances in which is acceptable to use torture? WILF - What am I Looking For? Identify and describe - What is torture and why was it outlawed by the Geneva Convention? Explain - the arguments for and against the use of torture? Analyze - Are there any circumstances in which it is acceptable to use torture? If you like this resource then why not check out my other resources on this topic in my TES shop. We aim to produce cheap and affordable resources for either the price of a good cup of coffee or a happy meal so that you can spend more quality time with the people who matter. Anyway, have fun and stay in touch via social media for the latest updates. Kind Regards Roy

We live in an age of government cut backs and competing claims for tax payer funding for social and health care. This outstanding resources has been tried and tested in the classroom over many years and aims to help students understand some of the arguments for and against government funding for the arts. It can be used as a starter, plenary or main activity to accompany any main stream text book or resource on this topic. The nature of the task means that it appeals to the full range of ability. When you purchase this resource, you will be able to download a single page Word Document which contains a learning objective, instructions, two heading cards as well as fourteen statements that can sorted under them. The aims of this lesson / activity are: Theme: Government and Politics Know: How does the government fund the arts? Understand: What are the arguments for and against government funding of the arts? Evaluate: How far should the government fund the arts? WILF - What am I Looking For? Identify and describe - How does the government fund the arts? Explain - the arguments for and against government funding of the arts? Analyze - How far should the government fund the arts? If you like this resource then why not check out my other resources on this topic in my TES shop. We aim to produce cheap and affordable resources for either the price of a good cup of coffee or a happy meal so that you can spend more quality time with the people who matter. Anyway, have fun and stay in touch via social media for the latest updates. Kind Regards Roy

This outstanding lesson follows on from our lesson on the origins of the trade union movement and focuses on why factory owners were opposed to the trade union movement as well as why Parliament was reluctant to pass legislation to protect workers. As part of this learning journey this lesson looks at trade union tactics, working conditions, the Truck Acts, the Factory Acts, the Early Closing Association and opposition to the Eight Hours Movement. All the tasks and activities are designed to be fun and engaging and are aimed at the full ability range at KS3 and includes a range of differentiated tasks. This lesson would also be suitable for a low ability KS4 class. When you purchase this lesson you will be able to download a 28 slide PowerPoint Presentation which includes aims, objectives, starters, plenaries, templates for photocopying, tasks, activities, word searches, knowledge quizzes video links, information slides as well as historical sources. There should be enough work for two lessons. We have also uploaded the PowerPoint as PDFs, just in case you do not have access to Microsoft Office. In addition, we have also uploaded a worksheet and a wordsearch to work alongside the Powerpoint in both Word and as a PDF. We have included a wide variety of tasks and activities for you to sellect and customise for your students. Please see the sample preview for further information. This lesson can also be purchased at a discount as part of a bundle on trade unionism. The aims and objectives of this lesson are: Theme: The History of Trade Unionism in Britain Know: What is a trade union and what role do they play in the work place? Understand: Why were factory owners opposed to trade unions? Evaluate: Why was Parliament reluctant to help the workers? Skills: Source Analysis, Cause, Consequence & Collaboration WILF – What Am I Looking For? Can You Describe: The role played by trade unions in the workplace today? Can You Explain: Why were factory owners opposed to trade unions? Can You Evaluate: Why was Parliament slow to improve the workers’ rights? If you like this resource then why not check out my other resources on this topic in my TES shop. You can also follow ‘The History Academy’ on Twitter, Google Plus, YouTube and Facebook for the latest updates or even to get in touch and chat about how you have used this resource or to ask questions. We aim to produce cheap and affordable resources for the price of a good cup of coffee so that you can spend more time doing the things that you want. This is big resource, which is reflected in the price. All our authors are paid the living wage so when you purchase our resources you are buying into our shared values of fair play and decency. Anyway, have fun and stay in touch via social media for the latest updates or if you have any questions or requests. Kind Regards Roy

This tried and tested resource includes a wide range of revision notes, tasks, activities and assessment for learning that are suitable for the full ability spectrum at GCSE History. It is aimed at helping students studying Black Civil Rights as part of the OCR GCSE Modern World History: USA Land of the Free 1945 - 1975. This booklet is part two of a two part series, which I have had to break up due to size of the resource. This booklet comes in two sections. The first resource is a study guide which includes revision notes and sources on the history of the Black Civil Rights movement from 1960 - 1975. ' Accompanying each section are a range of interactive activities and tasks from pro and con organisers, Venn diagrams, thinking skills triangles to various mind map activities to help reinforce and check students knowledge and understanding. The second section, is made up of a series of past paper questions from OCR's GCSE on this topic. Accompanying these questions are student guides on how to answer each type of question as well as a student mark scheme for self / peer assessment. If you do a different exam board, you can easily drop in your own mark schemes into the table format and adapt this resource. The full contents for each section are listen below: 1. Background: How had civil rights improved by 1961? 2. Martin Luther’s ideas, methods and tactics 3. Malcom X’s ideas, methods and tactics 4. Venn diagram activity: Martin Luther King V Malcolm X 5. Voting Rights and empowering black people 6. Birmingham Protest 7. Washington March 8. Civil Rights Act & Freedom Summer 1964 9. Selma & voting rights 10. A new direction: violent direct action 11. Sources on black nationalism 12. Mind Map on black nationalism 13. President Kennedy V President Johnson 14. OCR Past Paper Questions 15. Pupil Mark Schemes I have also included my SmartNotes with aims, objectives, outcomes, annotations, graphic organiser templates and relevant sources as a bonus to help anyone teaching or studying this topic, as a bonus. If you like this resource then why not check out my other resources on this topic in my TES shop or stay in touch via: https://www.facebook.com/TheHistoryAcademy/ Anyway, have fun and stay in touch via social media for the latest updates. Kind Regards Roy

This outstanding resource has been tried and tested over a number of years and has played a significant role in helping to improve not only results but also in educating and empowering our students by looking at the important issue of women's equality and civil rights. This booklet includes a wide range of revision notes, tasks, activities and assessment for learning that are suitable for the full ability spectrum at GCSE History. It is aimed at helping students studying Women's Civil Rights as part of the OCR GCSE Modern World History: USA Land of the Free 1945 - 1975. This booklet comes in two sections. The first resource is a study guide which includes revision notes and sources on US women's history from 1945 - 1980. ' Accompanying each section are a range of interactive activities and tasks from pro and con organisers, Venn diagrams, thinking skills triangles to various mind map activities to help reinforce and check students knowledge and understanding. The second section, is made up of a series of past paper questions from OCR's GCSE on this topic. Accompanying these questions are student guides on how to answer each type of question as well as a student mark scheme for self / peer assessment. If you do a different exam board, you can easily drop in your own mark schemes into the table format and adapt this resource. The full contents for each section in the booklet are listen below: 1. Background: The position and status of women 1900 - 1945 2. What Obstacles faced women in the 1960s? 3. What new trends led to the growth of the women’s movement? 4. What methods did the women use to achieve equality? 5. Had women’s rights improved by the mid-1970s? 6. Opposition to the women’s movement. 7. Revision Activity 8. Extension activity using the Feminist Chronicles from 1970 9. How successful was the women’s movement? 10. OCR Style Exam Questions 11. Pupil Mark Schemes I have also included my Smart Notes for teaching this lesson as an added to bonus to help anyone teaching or revising this topic. If you like this resource then why not check out my other resources on this topic in my TES shop or stay in touch via: https://www.facebook.com/TheHistoryAcademy/ Anyway, have fun and stay in touch via social media for the latest updates. Kind Regards Roy

This tried and tested resource includes a wide range of revision notes, tasks, activities and assessment for learning that are suitable for the full ability spectrum at GCSE History. It is aimed at helping students studying Black Civil Rights as part of the OCR GCSE Modern World History: USA Land of the Free. It is part one of a two part series, which I have had to break up due to size of the resource. The booklet comes in two sections. The first resource is a study guide which includes revision notes and sources on the history of the Black Civil Rights movement from 1945 - 1963. ' Accompanying each section are a range of interactive activities and tasks from pro and con organisers, thinking skills triangles to various mind map activities to help reinforce and check students knowledge and understanding. The second section, is made up of a series of past paper questions from OCR's GCSE on this topic. Accompanying these questions are student guides on how to answer each type of question as well as a student mark scheme for self / peer assessment. If you do a different exam board, you can easily drop in your own mark schemes into the table format and adapt this resource. The full contents for each section are listen below: 1. Background: Racism in the 1920s & 30s 2. How far did the SWW improve the lives of Black people? 3. Aims of the civil rights movement 4. Brown Verses Board of Education of Topeka, 1954 5. Little Rock, 1957 6. James Meredith and ‘Ole Miss’ 7. Revision activities on the desegregation of education. 8. Why was the fight to desegregate education important? 9. Rosa Parks and the Montgomery Bus Boycott 10. Why was the Montgomery Bus Boycott important? 11. OCR Questions on the impact of the SWW 12. OCR Questions on discrimination in the 1950s 13. OCR Questions on desegregation in education 14. OCR Questions on Rosa Parks & Montgomery Bus Boycott 15. OCR Questions on impact of the Bus Boycott on CR Mov. 16. Mark scheme and advice for what is the message question [7] 17. Mark scheme and advice for why was this source published [7] 18. Mark Scheme and hints for tackling how useful question 19. Mark scheme and hints for tackling How far question [8] 20. Mark scheme and hints on How far does this source prove (7) 21. Mark scheme and hints for tackling describe question [4] 22. Mark scheme and hints for tackling explain question [6] 23. Mark scheme and hints tackling evaluation question [10] I have also included my lesson SmartNotes that I use alongside this bonus as an extra bonus. If you like this resource then why not check out my other resources on this topic in my TES shop or stay in touch via: https://www.facebook.com/TheHistoryAcademy/ Kind Regards Roy

This outstanding resource includes a wide range of revision notes, tasks and activities and that are suitable for the full ability spectrum for studying McCarthyism and the 'Red Scare' for either GCSE or A Level. When you purchase this resource you will receive a fifteen page resource in Microsoft Word which can be easily customised for your exam board. Each section contains bullet pointed notes, sources and a wide range of activities to help your students develop their understanding of the topic. These include summary tasks, heads and tails, mind maps and missing word activities. The full contents for each section are listen below: 1. Why was there a 'Red Scare'? 2. How did the international situation increase American fears about the spread of Communism? 3. How did internal developments in the USA increase American fears about the spread of Communism? 4. What was McCarthyism? 5. What methods and tactics did McCarthy use? 6. McCarthy's downfall. 7. What were the short and long term consequences of McCarthyism? 8. McCarthy summary exercise. If you like this resource then why not check out my other resources on this topic in my TES shop. You can also follow 'The History Academy' on Twitter, Google Plus, YouTube and Facebook for the latest updates or even to get in touch and chat about how you have used this resource or to ask questions. We aim to produce cheap and affordable resources for either the price of a good cup of coffee or a happy meal so that you can spend more time doing the things that you want. Anyway, have fun and stay in touch via social media for the latest updates. Kind Regards Roy

This outstanding resource includes a wide range of revision notes, tasks, activities and assessment for learning that are suitable for the full ability spectrum at GCSE History. It is aimed at helping students studying McCarthyism and the 'Red Scare' as part of the OCR GCSE Modern World History: USA Land of the Free The booklet comes in two sections. The first resource is a study guide which includes revision notes and sources on the both the causes and consequences of the 'Red Scare.' Accompanying each section are a range of interactive activities and tasks from pro and con organisers, thinking skills triangles to Venn diagram activities to help reinforce and check students knowledge and understanding. The second section, is made up of a series of past paper questions from OCR's GCSE on this topic. Accompanying these questions are student guides on how to answer each type of question as well as a student mark scheme for self / peer assessment. If you do a different exam board, you can easily drop in your own mark schemes into the table format and adapt this resource. The fill contents for each section are listen below: 1. Why was there a 'Red Scare'? 2. How did the international situation increase American fears about the spread of Communism? 3. How did internal developments in the USA increase American fears about the spread of Communism? 4. What was McCarthyism? 5. What methods and tactics did McCarthy use? 6. McCarthy's downfall. 7. What were the short and long term consequences of McCarthyism? 8. McCarthy summary. 9. Past paper exam questions. 10. Pupil mark schemes. If you like this resource then why not check out my other resources on this topic in my TES shop. You can also follow 'The History Academy' on Twitter, Google Plus, YouTube and Facebook for the latest updates or even to get in touch and chat about how you have used this resource or to ask questions. We aim to produce cheap and affordable resources for either the price of a good cup of coffee or a happy meal so that you can spend more time doing the things that you want. Anyway, have fun and stay in touch via social media for the latest updates. Kind Regards Roy