Lesson 1/3, introducing students to the concept of regionalism. There is a detailed keyword sheet, highlighting the key concepts that will arise in this chapter. There are also tasks that give students an understanding of the various regional developments in recent decades. Students will also examine the different types of regionalism, such as political, economic and security regionalism. Please email info@theknowledgehouse.co.uk if you have any questions or queries.

Lesson 2/3 linked to Chapter 8 of Global Politics from Edexcel. An engaging and informative lesson that requires students to research various regional organisations. There is an introduction sheet that gives an overview of: Arab League African Union ASEAN NAFTA There is then an in-depth article that looks at each of these regional organisations in more detail. There are a series of questions that focuses students on analysing the success and failures of these organisations. Please email info@theknowledgehouse.co.uk if you have any questions, queries or comments. Thank you.

Lesson 3/3 linked to Chapter 8 of the Edexcel specification: regionalism. This lesson gives students a comprehensive understanding of the complexity of the European Union through interactive worksheets and case studies. Students will examine: the development of the European Union from the inception of the European Coal and Steel Community the aims of the EU the six main institutions of the EU, their key features and their impact on state sovereignty widening of the EU through additional states joining the Economic and Monetary Union (ECB and Euro) The lesson will give students that knowledge and tools to approach a question on the EU with confidence. Please email info@theknowledgehouse.co.uk if you have any questions or queries. Thank you.

Comprehensive examination of attempts at environmental global governance. This is the third and final in a series of three lessons from The Knowledge House that links to Chapter 6 of the new Edexcel specification on Global Politics - Global governance - environmental. This lesson examines the efforts of different actors in tackling the effects of climate change. Students will look into the role of the following treaties/organisations: UNFCCC IPCC There is also an examination of the main international summits to tackle climate change: Stockholm Conference Montreal Protocol Rio Earth Summit Kyoto Protocol Copenhagen Summit Paris Agreement Students will then examine the role other actors play in the development of methods to tackle climate change, including national governments, cities, NGOs and MNCs. 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.

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. Please email info@theknowledgehouse.co.uk if you have any questions or queries. Thank you.

Linked to Chapter four of the Edexcel curriculum on Voter Behaviour and the Media. Student-led resources that take an in-depth look into different theories and trends behind voter behaviour. Please email info@theknowledgehouse.co.uk if you are unhappy with these resources or have any questions.

An in-depth examination of the way social class affects voter behaviour in the UK. Linked to Edexcel specification for A-level politics, the lesson includes a series of student-led worksheets that gives a comprehensive understanding of social class in British politics. PLease email info@theknowledgehouse.co.uk if you have any questions or queries.

Component 1: UK Politics - Impact of electoral systems used in the UK Detailed lesson on how the different electoral systems impacts on things like party representation, voter choice and the type of government we get. There is also a detailed comparison of the various types of electoral systems used with lots of statistical evidence for students to use in assessment answers. Students also assess the merits and demerits of each system. 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.

Component 1: UK Politics - Other electoral systems 10 minute video clip debating this issue on Question Time included. Detailed lesson on single-transferable vote system, supplementary vote and additional member system, their key features, advantages and disadvantages and the results of elections in which these systems are used (Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland and the London mayoral election). Students also look at why we have elections. There is a source based A-level exam question (30 marks) included to assess students’ learning. 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.

Component 1: UK Politics - Political Parties Detailed lesson on the main political parties in the UK. Numerous activities that looks at: Emerging and minor political parties; Consensual and adversarial politics; Political parties in context; Local and devolved elections; Factors affecting political parties; Summary of political parties an their role in a representative democracy. 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 - 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 - 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.

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.