Concentrating on Edexcel new curriculum on the following topics:
(i) Henry VIII and his ministers
(ii) Medicine in Britain, 1250 - Present
(iii) The British Sector of the Western Front
(iv) Superpower relations and the Cold War
(v) Weimar and Nazi Germany
(vi) British America, 1713-1783: Empire and Revolution
Edexcel Politics:
(i) UK Politics
(ii) Core Ideologies and nationalism
(iii) UK Government
(iv) Global Politics
Concentrating on Edexcel new curriculum on the following topics:
(i) Henry VIII and his ministers
(ii) Medicine in Britain, 1250 - Present
(iii) The British Sector of the Western Front
(iv) Superpower relations and the Cold War
(v) Weimar and Nazi Germany
(vi) British America, 1713-1783: Empire and Revolution
Edexcel Politics:
(i) UK Politics
(ii) Core Ideologies and nationalism
(iii) UK Government
(iv) Global Politics
Would suit a GCSE or AS level lesson introducing political ideologies.
This is a very basic lesson that outlines the main ideas of conservatism, liberalism and socialism, with one main thinker from each ideology.
Students then investigate the ideological stance of three mainstream politicians.
The Knowledge House bring the second lesson on global governance: human rights.
This lesson examines the tension between human rights and state sovereignty.
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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.
Four pages of notes that links to Question 1 of Unit 2: Governing the UK Edexcel AS politics paper.
Notes give an overview of the topics required by the question.
One page of clear and concise notes on the 10 mark question.
Two pages of notes are given on the 25 mark question, with each paragraph done separately, dealing with each area of reform and an assessment of the extent of reform in these areas.
Labour and Conservative Govt reforms covered and a paragraph on the implications of the Brexit vote on these changes.
Just as relevant for the AQA specification.
‘Contemporary liberalism owes more to progressive liberalism than classical liberalism.’ Discuss.
Detailed notes on the above essay title
There is also a model answer written up.
Students find it very useful to use the notes to craft an answer as it shows them the structure necessary to attain an A* grade at A Level.
Notes for a 10 mark question (role of totalitarianism in fascism) and 30 mark question (centrality of race to fascism).
Ideal for the AQA A Level ideology paper.
Three pages of notes subdivided into paragraphs to show students how the answer should be structured to attain top marks.
Component 1: UK Politics - Democracy and Participation
Detailed lesson on pressure groups and other influences on the decision-making process, including think-tanks, corporations and lobbyists.
Numerous activities that looks at all aspects of pressure groups, including methods, insider/outsider, reasons for success/failure and several case studies.
There is an A-level Section A Question 1 source question on pressure groups.
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 - 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.
This lesson introduces students to global politics.
There are activities that allow students to explore key-terms, the differences between national and global politics and different actors that seek to influence and exert control over global politics.
There is also an exam guide on how to approach questions for Paper 3 and a student-friendly version of Assessment Objectives.
This is part of a wider series of lessons on Global Politics being released by The Knowledge House to coincide with the new curriculum from Edexcel.
Please email info@theknowledgehouse.co.uk if you have any questions, queries or comments regarding these resources.
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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.
In-depth examination of the role of liberalism in global politics.
This examines keywords and key terms, key thinkers and key ideas proposed by liberals.
There are also case studies to highlight liberalism in action in global politics.
The lesson package comes with a series of interactive worksheets.
There are also 2 12-mark exam questions and a guide in how to answer these questions.
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Lesson 2 in our series on global politics for Component 3 of the new A-level specification.
Links specifically to realism as a theory in global politics.
There are numerous interactive worksheets that provide an exciting method for students to approach this topic, covering:
anarchical world in action
the billiard ball model
polarities in global politics
case studies on Russia, the US and China.
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Thank you.
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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.
Component 1: UK Politics - Political Parties
Detailed lesson on the main political parties in the UK.
Numerous activities that looks at the Conservative, Labour and Lib Dem political parties. There are detailed activities that looks at the history, values and policies of these parties.
The different factions within the main parties are also covered, along with a 30 mark essay question on the extent to which all the major political parties support liberal ideas.
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 - 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.
Component 1: UK Politics - Political Parties
Detailed lesson on political parties in the UK.
Numerous activities that looks at features of political parties, the doctrine of the mandate, manifestos, party funding and left/right wing ideologies.
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.
The Knowledge House bring you an incredibly detailed set of resources for the topic on Parliament in the UK.
This lesson looks at the structure and powers of the House of Commons and House of Lords.
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.
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Lesson linked to the role opinion polls and the media play inn British politics.
This lesson is specifically planned to link to the content requirements of the new Edexcel A-level politics specification.
There are numerous worksheets to allow students the opportunity to explore the role of the media and opinion polls in UK politics.
There is also an exam question on voting behaviour.
We hope you enjoyed this resource.
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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.