Comprehensive and detailed examination of the way different institution of UK government overlap - the judiciary, legislature and executive. These lessons are specifically planned to meet the exacting standards of the new specification from Edexcel. The resources are student-led and include numerous worksheets that include extension tasks to ensure target grades of A* are met. Please email info@theknowledgehouse.co.uk if you are unhappy with this resource or have any query. Thank you The Knowledge House

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 economic global governance in the post-war period. This is the third and final 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 IGOs and nation-states in reducing poverty in a globalised world. This is a thorough lesson that investigates Absolute and relative poverty Different types of poverty Ideological approaches Economic growth and different measures of poverty and development Causes of poverty Washington Consensus There is also an introductory video to dependency theory and world systems theory This lesson equips students to be able to answer essay-style questions on this topic for the A-level global politics examination. 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 economic global governance in the post-war period. This is the second in a series of three 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 World Trade Organisation and how it has facilitated global trade since the inception of the GATT. There will be an in-depth examination of the G7/8 and G20. 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.

Designed for low ability KS 3 lesson.

Detailed PPT with activities that deals with the role of militarism in causing WWI.

Lesson covers the reasons for begging in Elizabethan England. Also deals with how beggars were punished.

Lesson that links to chapter 4.4 of the new Edexcel GCSE (9-1) textbook on Medicine through time. Detailed activities and PPT. Textbook is necessary for some of the activities in the book.

This lesson examines both what it means to be a good medieval monarch and the three claimants to the English throne following the death of Edward the Confessor. 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.

Detailed lesson examining everyday life in Anglo-Saxon England from thee perspectives: Life in the village Life in towns Controlling England Students are also introduced to the Anglo-Saxon hierarchy. 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.

Detailed resources that link to Chapter 2.2 of the new Edexcel curriculum on British America. This lesson looks in detail at the following areas: King George's War and its significance; The French and Indian War, causes and consequences; The Treaty of Paris The Royal Proclamation. Theses resources are created to develop independent learning in students and do not rely on slides to give students knowledge. Rather, the resources get students to think about each topic in terms of chronology, significance and causation through carefully crafted tasks. Each lesson comes with at least one exam question and an accompanying writing frame/guide. Please email me on info@theknowledgehouse.co.uk if you have any questions. Thank you.

Detailed lesson examining the War of Independence, 1775-83. These lessons are planned using both the Hodder and Pearson textbook. However, there are detailed resources included and the textbooks are not necessary for any of the activities. This is a very lengthy and complex lesson that will require more than a double lesson to complete all of the activities. The worksheets can be completed as homework activities. Theses resources are created to develop independent learning in students and do not rely on slides to give students knowledge. Rather, the resources get students to think about each topic in terms of chronology, significance and causation through carefully crafted tasks. Each lesson comes with at least one exam question and an accompanying writing frame/guide. Please email me on info@theknowledgehouse.co.uk if you have any questions. Thank you

Detailed lesson that links to Chapter 3.1. 'British and American relations: the stirrings of rebellion, 1765-75'. These lessons are planned using both the Hodder and Pearson textbook. However, there are detailed resources included and the textbooks are not necessary for any of the activities. This is a very lengthy and complex lesson that will require more than a double lesson to complete all of the activities. The worksheets can be completed as homework activities. The lesson looks at the following areas in depth: 1. The Stamp Act 2. The Boston Massacre 3. The Tea Act 4. The Boston Tea Party 5. The Intolerable Acts 6. The First and Second Continental Congresses Theses resources are created to develop independent learning in students and do not rely on slides to give students knowledge. Rather, the resources get students to think about each topic in terms of chronology, significance and causation through carefully crafted tasks. Each lesson comes with at least one exam question and an accompanying writing frame/guide. Please email me on info@theknowledgehouse.co.uk if you have any questions. Thank you.

Complete lesson that links to Chapter 3.3 of the Edexcel curriculum on Anglo-Saxon and Norman England curriculum: The Norman Aristocracy There is no textbook necessary for any of these tasks. This lesson consists of engaging and in-depth student led activities that allows students to investigate: Culture under the Normans Attitudes towards the Anglo-Saxons Language Career and significance of Bishop Odo Any questions or comments please leave a review Thank you.

Lesson 10/12 linking to the new Cambridge specification: Cambridge International AS and A Level History (9489) Each lesson is carefully planned to meet the exacting standards of the new CIE curriculum. Changes from (9389) specification are incorporated. The lesson examines the changes to US foreign policy in the aftermath of the closing of the frontier: Teacher PPT on key events Summary of the Russo-Japanese War Closing of the US frontier Change in US foreign policy Extension activities Exam questions Our resources are fully differentiated and come with engaging, student-led activities with source material, interpretations and exam questions. Please email info@theknowledgehouse.co.uk if you have any questions, queries or comments. Thank you.

Lesson 12/12 linking to the new Cambridge specification: Cambridge International AS and A Level History (9489) Each lesson is carefully planned to meet the exacting standards of the new CIE curriculum. Changes from (9389) specification are incorporated. This lesson focuses on the reasons for the US declaring war on Germany and the US during the war: Teacher PPT on key events Revision activity looking at key individuals throughout the course Reasons for US entering the war USA on the Western Front US intervention in Russia Woodrow Wilson’s Fourteen Points Extension activities Exam questions Our resources are fully differentiated and come with engaging, student-led activities with source material, interpretations and exam questions. Please email info@theknowledgehouse.co.uk if you have any questions, queries or comments. Thank you.

Complete overview of the Norman conquest of Anglo-Saxon England. Excellent for Key Stage 3 or LABLE GCSE students taking Saxon/Norman Edexcel/AQA option. Interactive activities for students to complete. Tasks focus on historical skills needed for GCSE and Key Stage 3, such as: chronology significance causation consequence analysing sources analysing interpretations There are guides to show students how to answer GCSE style-questions, such as: Describe two features. What can you infer? How useful are Sources A and B? Explain one way in which ‘x’ is similar/different to ‘y’. What is the main difference between Interpretation 1 and 2? Excellent for student-led activities in class, homework and revision.