Links to both Edexcel and AQA specification - Component 1: UK Politics and Core Political Ideas Complete pack that looks at the role of conservatism as a political ideology. This is a detailed lesson pack that examines: -history of conservatism -core values of conservatism -different strands of conservatism -contradictions within conservatism. This is planned using both the Hodder and Edexcel textbooks. However, neither textbook is necessary for these tasks. Engaging, instructive and student-led resources that gives a comprehensive understanding of conservatism. Email info@theknowledgehouse.co.uk with any questions, queries or comments. Thank you.

Links to both Edexcel and AQA specification - Component 1: UK Politics and Core Political Ideas Complete pack that looks at the role of liberalism as a political ideology. This is a detailed lesson pack that examines: -history of liberalism -core values of liberalism -different strands of liberalism -contradictions within liberalism. This is planned using both the Hodder and Edexcel textbooks. However, neither textbook is necessary for these tasks. Engaging, instructive and student-led resources that gives a comprehensive understanding of liberalism. Email info@theknowledgehouse.co.uk with any questions, queries or comments. Thank you.

Component 1: UK Politics - Democracy and Participation Detailed lesson on human rights in the UK. Numerous activities that looks at all aspects of human rights, including the ECHR, Human Rights Act, Freedom of Information Act and Equality Act. There is an A-level Section A Question 2 essay question on who better protects rights in the UK, parliament or the judiciary? This lesson has been planned for the new Edexcel specification. It includes case studies that link to the content and activities that encourages student-led learning. This lesson has been planned for the new Edexcel specification. It includes case studies that link to the content and activities that encourages student-led learning. The Knowledge House produce outstanding lessons for the new A-level politics specification by using content from the three approved textbooks from Hodder and Edexcel. However, you will not need the textbooks for these lessons. Please email info@theknowledgehouse.co.uk if you have any questions, queries or comments.

Component 1: UK Politics - referendums Detailed lesson on referendums in the UK. This lesson comprises: - a comparison of representative democracy and referendums - a list of UK referendums since 1973 and an accompanying PPT - how we use referendums in the UK - local and national - a comparison of the advantages and disadvantages of referendums - a 30 mark source based exam question on referendums written in Edexcel format. Numerous activities and case studies to engage students and give a thorough understanding with extension activities and questions for MABLE. The Knowledge House produce outstanding lessons for the new A-level politics specification by using content from the three approved textbooks from Hodder and Edexcel. However, you will not need the textbooks for these lessons. Please email info@theknowledgehouse.co.uk if you have any questions, queries or comments.

Second in a series of lessons examining the PM and cabinet in the UK Government. The Knowledge House make detailed and student-led lessons that aim to reduce the workload of teachers and increase student independence by having worksheets linked to the Edexcel specification. This lesson examines the powers of the M and cabinet, with a detailed look at the conventions of individual ministerial responsibility and collective ministerial responsibility. Please email info@theknowledgehouse.co.uk if you have any questions or queries.

The final lesson in The Knowledge House’s series on the PM and the executive, linked to the Edexcel specification on UK Government. Engaging, interactive and student-led resources that encourage independent learning. This lesson links to the changing relationship between the PM and the cabinet and includes a 60 minute documentary on the 2010 coalition and a worksheet on the implications of that government for cabinet government. There is an accompanying crib sheet for students to take notes during the documentary. There is also a homework-task for students to research four prime ministers: Margaret Thatcher Tony Blair David Cameron Theresa May. This allows students to have a cross-section of different leaders and the way the interacted with their various cabinet governments. Please email info@theknowledgehouse.co.uk if you have any questions or queries.

Comprehensive examination of attempts at economic global governance in the post-war period. This is the first in a series of lessons from The Knowledge House that links to Chapter 4 of the new Edexcel specification on Global Politics - Global governance - economic. This lesson examines the role of the Bretton Woods Conference in establishing a new financial order based on the principles of free-trade. There will be an in-depth examination of the IMF and World Bank. There is also a comprehensive key word sheet covering new terms that will arise in this chapter. This is done in an engaging and student-friendly manner, with interactive worksheets and an accompanying PPT that guides both teacher and student through the content. Please email info@theknowledgehouse.co.uk if you have any questions or queries about these resources.

Comprehensive examination of attempts at political global governance in the post-war period. This is the third in a series of lessons from The Knowledge House that links to Chapter 3 of the new Edexcel specification on Global Politics - Global governance - political. This lesson examines the effectiveness of the UN, taking the following factors into account: the nature of global polarity state sovereignty UN Security Council various peacekeeping operations. This is done in an engaging and student-friendly manner, with interactive worksheets and an accompanying PPT that guides both teacher and student through the content. Please email info@theknowledgehouse.co.uk if you have any questions or queries about these resources.

Detailed lesson on how Parliament interacts with the executive within the UK government. Students will examine how backbench MPs and peers interact and check executive power, assessing their relative importance. There are several detailed tasks on the role of select committees, with a strong emphasis on the Public Accounts Committee, Departmental Select Committee, Backbench Business Committee and Liaison Committee. There is a research task on the role of the opposition and accompanying tasks. There is also an article form the Huffington Post on Jeremy Corbyn and a Channel 4 documentary examining Jeremy Corbyn as Leader of the Opposition. Lessons from The Knowledge House are specially planned to meet the exacting standards of the new A-level politics specification. Each lesson has been planned using content taken from the three approved textbooks from Hodder and Pearson and media sources. However, there is no requirement to have a textbook for the completion of these lessons as they come with extensive information sheets and tasks for students to complete. Resources have numerous extension tasks, many of which can be completed for homework. Please email info@theknowledgehouse.co.uk if you have any questions, queries or comments.

Comprehensive examination of the different types of global power. This is the first in a series of four lessons from The Knowledge House that links to Chapter 7 of the new Edexcel specification on Global Politics - Global governance - power and developments. This lesson examines: the role of the BRIC countries a comparison between liberal and realist approaches different types of global powers (great-, emerging- and superpowers) theories of global power. There is also a comprehensive key-term sheet that introduces students to all new terminology. This is done in an engaging and student-friendly manner, with interactive worksheets and an accompanying PPT that guides both teacher and student through the content. Please email info@theknowledgehouse.co.uk if you have any questions or queries about these resources.

Component 1: UK Politics - Democracy and Participation Detailed lesson on the current systems of representative and direct democracy in the UK. The lesson also looks at participation in politics and whether there is a democratic deficit in the UK. This lesson has been planned for the new Edexcel specification. It includes an exam guide on how to answer questions in the A-Level exam, case studies that link to the content and activities that encourages student-led learning. There is a flipped learning task on the franchise, it’s history and whether it should be extended to 16 year old’s. The Knowledge House produce outstanding lessons for the new specification by using content from the three approved textbooks from Hodder and Edexcel. However, you will not need the textbooks for these lessons.

Links to both Edexcel and AQA specification - Component 1: UK Politics and Core Political Ideas Complete pack that looks at the role of socialism as a political ideology. This is a detailed lesson pack that examines: -history of socialism -core values of socialism -different strands of socialism -contradictions within liberalism. This is planned using both the Hodder and Edexcel textbooks. However, neither textbook is necessary for these tasks. Engaging, instructive and student-led resources that gives a comprehensive understanding of socialism. Email info@theknowledgehouse.co.uk with any questions, queries or comments. Thank you.

Component 1: UK Politics - Electoral systems Detailed lesson on the first past the post system and how it operates in the UK. Numerous activities and case studies to engage students and give a thorough understanding. The Knowledge House produce outstanding lessons for the new A-level politics specification by using content from the three approved textbooks from Hodder and Edexcel. However, you will not need the textbooks for these lessons. Please email info@theknowledgehouse.co.uk if you have any questions, queries or comments.

Detailed PPT that covers all the main aspects of liberalism. There are no activities, this is just an informative PPT that covers all the values and forms of liberalism along with the main thinkers associated with these ideologies. Would suit Edexcel or AQA specifications for Government and Politics.

The Knowledge House bring you an incredibly detailed set of resources for the topic on Parliament in the UK. This first lesson looks at the background of Parliament and the legislative process. Our unique resources ensure that the students do all of the work. Our resources are planned in great detail, using content from the Pearson and Hodder textbooks. Each resource links to an element of the specification and is carefully differentiated to allow students to answer progressively more challenging questions. Getting the first task complete on each resource ensures that all students have a basic understanding of the topic and have been introduced to all keywords. Extra tasks on the resource sheet can be completed as homework. Alternatively, the resource sheets can be handed out in advance and students can complete the work in advance of the lesson, ensuring you have all of the content completed on time. Our resources also require no textbook, as all the content from the endorsed textbooks have been included in our resources. Please don’t hesitate to email us on info@theknowledgehouse.co.uk if you have any queries, comments or questions. Thank you and please leave a review if you enjoyed our resources!