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.

Lesson 9/12 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 examines Japanese foreign policy in the aftermath of the Russo-Japanese War: Teacher PPT on key events Key terms Russo-Japanese War Japanese foreign policy 1905-14 Japan in the First World War Japanese expansion 1870-1942 map Extension activities Exam question 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 5 of 10 in a series of lessons that examine the Crusades, from the rise of Islam to the Third Crusade. This lesson examines the events and consequences of the First Crusade. Students will examine: key figures, battles and armies of the First Crusade Information sheet on the First Crusade 8-mark narrative account question In addition, each video comes with a recommended YouTube video unique to this lesson. The video can be seen on the lesson landing page before purchasing. 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 1 of 8 in a series of lessons that links to the origins of the First World War. This lesson examines the Franco-Prussian War. Students will examine: keywords the creation of the German Empire Causes, events and consequences of the war Describe two features writing guide. 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 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 3 of 8 in a series of lessons that links to the origins of the First World War. This lesson examines the impact of imperialism on international relations among the great powers. . Students will examine: the British Empire the colonies of the major powers through historical maps tensions engendered by imperialism describe two features 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

The first in a series of lessons linked to the Edexcel IGCSE curriculum for: A divided union, civil rights in the USA, 1945-74. All lessons are fully resourced and mapped to match exactly with the contents of the official Edexcel IGCSE textbook and specification. 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 thirteenth in a series of lessons linked to the Edexcel IGCSE curriculum for: A divided union, civil rights in the USA, 1945-74. 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 fourteenth in a series of lessons linked to the Edexcel IGCSE curriculum for: A divided union, civil rights in the USA, 1945-74. 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.

Part of a series of lessons linked to the Edexcel GCSE curriculum for: Option 33: The USA, 1954–75: conflict at home and abroad All lessons are fully resourced and mapped to match exactly with the contents of the official Edexcel GCSE 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 resource. 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.

Introductory lesson to Medicine through time, c.1250-present Includes activities that deals with each period, factors affecting the development of medicine and chronology tasks.

A3 sheet that details the differences between the political right and left. It then links to the main political parties in Weimar Germany and covers the major uprisings and rebellions during the early years of the Weimar Republic. I find it excellent to laminate this sheet and leave it on the desk as students work through the Weimar Republic, using the display as a reference sheet.

Complete lesson on Pasteur, Koch and the development of germ theory, linked to Edexcel GCSE (9-1) textbook. Covers germ theory and changing ideas about the causes of disease and illness in the 18th and 19th centuries. Essay planning sheet that assesses the significance of germ theory, linking it to prevention's and treatments.

Detailed lesson that covers chapter 1.1 for the new Edexcel GCSE (9-1) specification on British America, 1713-1783. This is an extremely lengthy and detailed chapter so I have divided the lesson into three parts: 1. Developments in colonial expansion and immigration 2. Economic developments 3. Piracy One detailed PPT and numerous card-sorts, worksheets and information sheets, alongside a glossary and guide on how to answer questions for the British America exam.

Detailed lesson that covers chapter 1.2 for the new Edexcel GCSE (9-1) specification on British America, 1713-1783. One detailed PPT and numerous card-sorts, worksheets and information sheets on the asiento and the impact of slavery in three different areas.

Links to Chapter 2.3 of Edexcel Henry VIII and his ministers, 1509-1540. Deals with Cromwell's domestic reforms in the areas of government, finance and Parliament.

Either new Edexcel or Hodder textbook necessary for some activities. Extensive PPT and activities that links to Chapter 2.4 of the new Edexcel GCSE 9-1 textbook, looking at how Hitler became Chancellor in 1933. Lessons on this topic are newly planned to meet the exacting standards of the new specification; they are not recycled lessons from previous years. Encourages independent work and includes engaging resources to bring the topic to life for students. Edexcel textbook necessary for some of the activities. Please email info@theknowledgehouse.co.uk if you have any questions.

KS 3 Holocaust lesson that looks at anti-Semitic propaganda and concentration camps.