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
The sixth of eleven lessons that links to the role of religion in the Middle Ages.
This lesson examines the background of Thomas Becket and his relationship with King Henry II.
Students are introduced to new keywords that arise when studying the relationship between the Church and state.
This is part of a series of lessons that aims to encompass the new 9-1 GCSE skills into Key Stage 3.
Lessons are colourful and engaging and match the content of the new Exploring History textbook from Pearson, although the textbook is not necessary for any of the tasks.
If you have any questions or queries please email info@theknowledgehouse.co.uk.
The eight of eleven lessons that links to the role of religion in the Middle Ages.
This lesson examines the murder of Thomas Becket.
Students will examine:
historical keywords, such as cause, significance, interpretation
the immediate causes and events of the murder of Thomas Becket
an 8-mark utility question with guidance on how to approach this question suitable for Year 7 students.
This is part of a series of lessons that aims to encompass the new 9-1 GCSE skills into Key Stage 3.
Lessons are colourful and engaging and match the content of the new Exploring History textbook from Pearson, although the textbook is not necessary for any of the tasks.
If you have any questions or queries please email info@theknowledgehouse.co.uk.
Lesson 12 of 12 that links to the English Reformation, beginning with Martin Luther and documenting the changes under the various Tudor monarchs.
This lesson examines the reasons for the failure of the Spanish Armada.
Students will look in detail at:
keywords that arise
16th century galleons
the events of the invasion of the Armada
reasons for the failure of the Armada
This is a long lesson, and could be taught over two classes, with the second lesson concentrating on analysing the significance of the various factors.
This is part of a series of lessons that aims to encompass the new 9-1 GCSE skills into Key Stage 3.
Lessons are colourful and engaging and match the content of the new Exploring History textbook from Pearson, although the textbook is not necessary for any of the tasks.
If you have any questions or queries please email info@theknowledgehouse.co.uk.
Lesson 10 of 11 that links to the role of religion in the Middle Ages.
This lesson examines the limits to the power of the Church.
Students will examine:
the case of Philip de Brois
source analysis of the power of the Church
This is part of a series of lessons that aims to encompass the new 9-1 GCSE skills into Key Stage 3.
Lessons are colourful and engaging and match the content of the new Exploring History textbook from Pearson, although the textbook is not necessary for any of the tasks.
If you have any questions or queries please email info@theknowledgehouse.co.uk.
Lesson 11 of 11 that links to the role of religion in the Middle Ages.
This lesson examines sinners within the Church.
Students will examine:
keywords
seven deadly sins
the way the Church criticised groups such as knights and corrupt priests
diviners, witches, alchemists and healers.
This is part of a series of lessons that aims to encompass the new 9-1 GCSE skills into Key Stage 3.
Lessons are colourful and engaging and match the content of the new Exploring History textbook from Pearson, although the textbook is not necessary for any of the tasks.
If you have any questions or queries please email info@theknowledgehouse.co.uk.
Lesson 9 of 11 that links to the role of religion in the Middle Ages.
This lesson examines the aftermath of the murder of Thomas Becket.
Students will examine the consequences for:
the king;
the knights;
Becket;
the three excommunicated bishops.
There are several slides on how to answer questions for the end of term-assessment on this topic.
There is also an 8-mark utility question worksheet for students to practice.
This is part of a series of lessons that aims to encompass the new 9-1 GCSE skills into Key Stage 3.
Lessons are colourful and engaging and match the content of the new Exploring History textbook from Pearson, although the textbook is not necessary for any of the tasks.
If you have any questions or queries please email info@theknowledgehouse.co.uk.
Part of a unit of nine lessons looking at the Renaissance from a variety of themes:
Italian city-states
Origins
Literature
Art
Architecture
Exploration
Science
Medicine
The last lesson comes with an assessment and mark scheme based on the unit.
Part of a unit of nine lessons looking at the Renaissance from a variety of themes:
Italian city-states
Origins
Literature
Art
Architecture
Exploration
Science
Medicine
The last lesson comes with an assessment and mark scheme based on the unit.
Lesson 11 of 12 that links to the English Reformation, beginning with Martin Luther and documenting the changes under the various Tudor monarchs.
This lesson examines the reasons for the launch of the Spanish Armada in 1588.
Students will look in detail at:
the Singeing of the King of Spain’s Beard
factors that influenced Philip’s decision
There is an exam questions linked to the 12-mark Explain why … question that comes up on:
Question 2 on Paper 3
Question 4 on Paper 1
Question 2 on Paper 2
This is part of a series of lessons that aims to encompass the new 9-1 GCSE skills into Key Stage 3.
Lessons are colourful and engaging and match the content of the new Exploring History textbook from Pearson, although the textbook is not necessary for any of the tasks.
If you have any questions or queries please email info@theknowledgehouse.co.uk.
Lesson 5 of 8 in a series of lessons that links to the origins of the First World War.
This lesson examines the system of alliances that developed from 1879.
Students will examine:
true or false recap
information sheet on the alliances
questions and a table to complete based on the information
Explain two consequences/effects type exam question with students structure given.
This is part of a series of lessons that aims to encompass the new 9-1 GCSE and IGCSE skills into Key Stage 3.
Lessons are colourful and engaging, include differentiated tasks using a range of methods, such as:
matching keywords
how to answer questions/structure
card-sort
chronological tasks
videos and crib sheets
arranging by significance
comprehension and questions
If you have any questions or queries please email info@theknowledgehouse.co.uk
Lesson 8 of 8 in a series of lessons that links to the origins of the First World War.
This lesson examines the impact of the assassination on international relations and how this led to the outbreak of World War I.
Students will examine:
source analysis of the role of alliances in causing WWI
chronological task on the July Crisis
comprehensions questions
describe two features exam question
table outlining the role of each country in starting WWI
interpretations of the cause of WWI
what is the main difference between interpretations exam question
which interpretation do you agree with more exam question
This is part of a series of lessons that aims to encompass the new 9-1 GCSE and IGCSE skills into Key Stage 3.
Lessons are colourful and engaging, include differentiated tasks using a range of methods, such as:
matching keywords
how to answer questions/structure
card-sort
chronological tasks
videos and crib sheets
arranging by significance
comprehension and questions
If you have any questions or queries please email info@theknowledgehouse.co.uk
Part of a series of lessons linked to the Edexcel IGCSE curriculum for:
The USA, 1918-41
All lessons are fully resourced and mapped to match exactly with the contents of the official Edexcel IGCSE textbook and specification.
Each lesson is accompanied by a YouTube video that explains the topic that is the focus of the lesson.
The Knowledge House lessons contain student-friendly requiring students to categorise, assess significance, sort events chronologically, comprehension, solving keyword anagrams, video-related exercises and other engaging tasks that improve students’ knowledge and understanding of second order concepts.
There are extension tasks on each resources, including, but not limited to, Edexcel IGCSE exam questions.
There are no content-heavy PPTs that encourage regurgitation and rote memorisation.
Rather, our focus is on resources created with the learner in mind.
Please email info@theknowledgehouse.co.uk if you have any questions or queries.
Thank you.
The second of eleven lessons that links to the role of religion in the Middle Ages.
This lesson examines the roles played by priests and religious orders.
Included are worksheets on:
A matching exercise for keywords for this lesson.
A list of five of the seven sacraments and the role of medieval priest
The role of six religious orders/monastic houses.
This is part of a series of lessons that aims to encompass the new 9-1 GCSE skills into Key Stage 3.
This lesson includes an ‘Explain one way in which something is similar/different than …’ type question, linking to Question 3 on Paper 1 (Crime and Punishment, Medicine, Warfare).
Lessons are colourful and engaging and match the content of the new Exploring History textbook from Pearson, although the textbook is not necessary for any of the tasks.
If you have any questions or queries please email info@theknowledgehouse.co.uk.
Part of a unit of nine lessons looking at the Renaissance from a variety of themes:
Italian city-states
Origins
Literature
Art
Architecture
Exploration
Science
Medicine
The last lesson comes with an assessment and mark scheme based on the unit.
Deals with Cromwell's early life and his rise to become Henry's chief minister.
Links to Chapter 2.1 of the new Edexcel curriculum on Henry VIII and his ministers.
Part of a complete scheme of lessons examining imperialism from the Scramble for Africa to the independence of the Middle East.
Ten lessons in total focusing on:
New Imperialism explanation
European explorers
Scramble for Africa
Imperial tensions
Treatment of natives
Scramble for China
Rise of USA
Impact of WWI on colonies
Case study: Middle East
Case study: Middle East
Includes:
PPT for each lesson
Worksheets for each lesson
Video links
Engaging activities
24 mark assessment
Links to Kahoot revision quizzes after Lessons 5 and 10.
Part of a complete scheme of lessons examining imperialism from the Scramble for Africa to the independence of the Middle East.
Ten lessons in total focusing on:
New Imperialism explanation
European explorers
Scramble for Africa
Imperial tensions
Treatment of natives
Scramble for China
Rise of USA
Impact of WWI on colonies
Case study: Middle East
Case study: Middle East
Includes:
PPT for each lesson
Worksheets for each lesson
Video links
Engaging activities
24 mark assessment
Links to Kahoot revision quizzes after Lessons 5 and 10.
Part of a complete scheme of lessons examining imperialism from the Scramble for Africa to the independence of the Middle East.
Ten lessons in total focusing on:
New Imperialism explanation
European explorers
Scramble for Africa
Imperial tensions
Treatment of natives
Scramble for China
Rise of USA
Impact of WWI on colonies
Case study: Middle East
Case study: Middle East
Includes:
PPT for each lesson
Worksheets for each lesson
Video links
Engaging activities
24 mark assessment
Links to Kahoot revision quizzes after Lessons 5 and 10.