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Causes of the Berlin Blockade - Cold War Origins - 4/8
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Causes of the Berlin Blockade - Cold War Origins - 4/8

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This lesson uses a range of activities to focus on the establishment of Trizonia, the new currency and the use of Marshall Aid to trigger Stalin into attempting to seize Berlin by using a blockade. This lesson includes: 4. Causes of the Berlin Blockade 4/8 a. Video lesson (teacher voice over of lesson) b. Lesson Activities c. 5 Question Google Quiz Plenary d. 5 keyword Flash Cards From an 8-part bundle on the origins of the Cold War – please see below for the specific details of this numbered lesson in the sequence. 1. Cold War Origins 1/8 a. Lesson Activities b. 5 Question Google Quiz plenary c. 7 key word flash cards d. 5 Russian Revolution Extension Task Activity Sheets 2. Grand Alliance 2/8 a. Lesson Activities b. 4 question Google quiz plenary c. 4 keyword Flash Cards 3. Marshall Plan and Truman Doctrine 3/8 a. Video lesson (teacher voice over of lesson) b. Lesson Activities c. 5 Question Google Quiz Plenary d. 5 keyword Flash Cards 4. Causes of the Berlin Blockade 4/8 a. Video lesson (teacher voice over of lesson) b. Lesson Activities c. 5 Question Google Quiz Plenary d. 5 keyword Flash Cards 5. Events of the Berlin Blockade 5/8 a. Lesson Activities b. 5 Question Google Quiz Plenary c. 5 keyword Flash Cards 6. Consequences of the Berlin Blockade 6/8 a. Lesson Activities b. 6 Question Google Quiz Plenary c. 6 keyword Flash Cards 7. Who was the blame for the Cold War? 7/8 a. Lesson Activities (Exam Practice – Source Based Questions) b. 4 Question Google Quiz Plenary c. 4 keyword Flash Cards 8. Cold War Origins Revision Lesson 8/8 a. 4 x Revision Tasks b. 32 x keyword flash cards c. 32 Question Google Quiz Taught as part of the CIE IGCSE Option B course – however – perfectly suited for any course of study. It includes in total: 8 lessons, 32 keyword flash cards, 7 Google quizzes, 2 teacher video lessons. Wolsey Academy, a non-profit resource provider, directs all profits to various charities, including refugee support, youth sports, educational programs, and carbon capture, achieving a carbon-negative status. Explore our site for resources and free history role-playing games loved by students. Thank you for your dedication to teaching and for supporting our mission.
1.	Cold War Origins 1/8
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1. Cold War Origins 1/8

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A lesson looking at the origins of Communism and how the idea took hold in Russia during the First World War, leading to the Russian Civil War and formation of the USSR. What impact did this legacy have on the Soviet Cold War mindset? How did the USA develop differently? This lesson includes: 1. Cold War Origins 1/8 a. Lesson Activities b. 5 Question Google Quiz plenary c. 7 key word flash cards d. 5 Russian Revolution Extension Task Activity Sheets From an 8-part bundle on the origins of the Cold War – please see below for the specific details of this numbered lesson in the sequence. 1. Cold War Origins 1/8 a. Lesson Activities b. 5 Question Google Quiz plenary c. 7 key word flash cards d. 5 Russian Revolution Extension Task Activity Sheets 2. Grand Alliance 2/8 a. Lesson Activities b. 4 question Google quiz plenary c. 4 keyword Flash Cards 3. Marshall Plan and Truman Doctrine 3/8 a. Video lesson (teacher voice over of lesson) b. Lesson Activities c. 5 Question Google Quiz Plenary d. 5 keyword Flash Cards 4. Causes of the Berlin Blockade 4/8 a. Video lesson (teacher voice over of lesson) b. Lesson Activities c. 5 Question Google Quiz Plenary d. 5 keyword Flash Cards 5. Events of the Berlin Blockade 5/8 a. Lesson Activities b. 5 Question Google Quiz Plenary c. 5 keyword Flash Cards 6. Consequences of the Berlin Blockade 6/8 a. Lesson Activities b. 6 Question Google Quiz Plenary c. 6 keyword Flash Cards 7. Who was the blame for the Cold War? 7/8 a. Lesson Activities (Exam Practice – Source Based Questions) b. 4 Question Google Quiz Plenary c. 4 keyword Flash Cards 8. Cold War Origins Revision Lesson 8/8 a. 4 x Revision Tasks b. 32 x keyword flash cards c. 32 Question Google Quiz Taught as part of the CIE IGCSE Option B course – however – perfectly suited for any course of study. It includes in total: 8 lessons, 32 keyword flash cards, 7 Google quizzes, 2 teacher video lessons. Wolsey Academy, a non-profit resource provider, directs all profits to various charities, including refugee support, youth sports, educational programs, and carbon capture, achieving a carbon-negative status. Explore our site for resources and free history role-playing games loved by students. Thank you for your dedication to teaching and for supporting our mission.
Events of the Berlin Blockade - Origins of the Cold War - 5/8
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Events of the Berlin Blockade - Origins of the Cold War - 5/8

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This lesson uses a range of activities to study at how Berlin was isolated (the three Rs, Road, Rail and River) and the Allies response with the airlift. This lesson includes: 5. Events of the Berlin Blockade 5/8 a. Lesson Activities b. 5 Question Google Quiz Plenary c. 5 keyword Flash Cards From an 8-part bundle on the origins of the Cold War – please see below for the specific details of this numbered lesson in the sequence. 1. Cold War Origins 1/8 a. Lesson Activities b. 5 Question Google Quiz plenary c. 7 key word flash cards d. 5 Russian Revolution Extension Task Activity Sheets 2. Grand Alliance 2/8 a. Lesson Activities b. 4 question Google quiz plenary c. 4 keyword Flash Cards 3. Marshall Plan and Truman Doctrine 3/8 a. Video lesson (teacher voice over of lesson) b. Lesson Activities c. 5 Question Google Quiz Plenary d. 5 keyword Flash Cards 4. Causes of the Berlin Blockade 4/8 a. Video lesson (teacher voice over of lesson) b. Lesson Activities c. 5 Question Google Quiz Plenary d. 5 keyword Flash Cards 5. Events of the Berlin Blockade 5/8 a. Lesson Activities b. 5 Question Google Quiz Plenary c. 5 keyword Flash Cards 6. Consequences of the Berlin Blockade 6/8 a. Lesson Activities b. 6 Question Google Quiz Plenary c. 6 keyword Flash Cards 7. Who was the blame for the Cold War? 7/8 a. Lesson Activities (Exam Practice – Source Based Questions) b. 4 Question Google Quiz Plenary c. 4 keyword Flash Cards 8. Cold War Origins Revision Lesson 8/8 a. 4 x Revision Tasks b. 32 x keyword flash cards c. 32 Question Google Quiz Taught as part of the CIE IGCSE Option B course – however – perfectly suited for any course of study. It includes in total: 8 lessons, 32 keyword flash cards, 7 Google quizzes, 2 teacher video lessons. Wolsey Academy, a non-profit resource provider, directs all profits to various charities, including refugee support, youth sports, educational programs, and carbon capture, achieving a carbon-negative status. Explore our site for resources and free history role-playing games loved by students. Thank you for your dedication to teaching and for supporting our mission.
7. First World War - The British Naval Blockade - Royal Navy
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7. First World War - The British Naval Blockade - Royal Navy

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A lesson from the Wolsey Academy series on the First World War. It includes: A context slide and map A ‘plan your own blockade’ activity Discussion of ‘contraband’ and its uses Guided Reading Task (higher level literacy task) Video and comprehension questions Comprehension questions and PEE paragraph writing activity Wolsey Academy, a non-profit resource provider, directs all profits to various charities, including refugee support, youth sports, educational programs, and carbon capture, achieving a carbon-negative status. Explore our site for resources and free history role-playing games loved by students. Thank you for your dedication to teaching and for supporting our mission. Hope it helps. #BetterTeachingBetterPlanet
Ancient Persia: The Age of Kings 5/13
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Ancient Persia: The Age of Kings 5/13

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The History of Ancient Persia Each lesson is well constructed and fully resourced (all resources contained at the end of each PowerPoint to avoid multiple files). Lessons include a varied sequence of activities building up content and skills to enable students to engage with the content of the Persia Empire while building up transferable skills in historical writing, source analysis and creative projects. Each lesson also includes model answers, criteria and stretch/support activities. The lessons are as follows: The Artifacts of Persia. A collection of primary sources that students study. They then create a presentation on the question “what type of people were the Ancient Persians?” The King of Kings: An overview of the reigns of Cyrus the Great, Cambyses, Darius, and Xerxes. Life in Persia: A project-based lesson with all the materials needed for students to present on Persian law, religion and the role of women. The Fall of Babylon: A brief look at the Babylonian Empire, a timeline of its fall to Persia and a study of the causes, events and consequences surrounding the fall of the Great city. The Age of Kings – A look at the magnificence and splendour of the travelling household court of the Persian Kings Persia v Athens and the Battle of Marathon: What happened, why did it happen and what legacy did it leave? Athens & Sparta: The allies that kept Persia at bay, a look at their similarities and differences. Battle of Thermopylae: How did it create the legend of the 300? Is there any truth in it? Battle of Salamis: How did the Greeks defeat a much larger Persian army? Persian achievements: Art, Science, Architecture, Mathematics. Persian Medicine Alexander the Great The sacking of Persepolis Wolsey Academy, a non-profit resource provider, directs all profits to various charities, including refugee support, youth sports, educational programs, and carbon capture, achieving a carbon-negative status. Explore our site for resources and free history role-playing games loved by students. Thank you for your dedication to teaching and for supporting our mission. We hope it helps. #BetterTeachingBetterPlanet –
Ancient Persia:  Battle of Thermopylae & The 300 - 8/13
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Ancient Persia: Battle of Thermopylae & The 300 - 8/13

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The History of Ancient Persia Each lesson is well constructed and fully resourced (all resources contained at the end of each PowerPoint to avoid multiple files). Lessons include a varied sequence of activities building up content and skills to enable students to engage with the content of the Persia Empire while building up transferable skills in historical writing, source analysis and creative projects. Each lesson also includes model answers, criteria and stretch/support activities. The lessons are as follows: The Artifacts of Persia. A collection of primary sources that students study. They then create a presentation on the question “what type of people were the Ancient Persians?” The King of Kings: An overview of the reigns of Cyrus the Great, Cambyses, Darius, and Xerxes. Life in Persia: A project-based lesson with all the materials needed for students to present on Persian law, religion and the role of women. The Fall of Babylon: A brief look at the Babylonian Empire, a timeline of its fall to Persia and a study of the causes, events and consequences surrounding the fall of the Great city. The Age of Kings – A look at the magnificence and splendour of the travelling household court of the Persian Kings Persia v Athens and the Battle of Marathon: What happened, why did it happen and what legacy did it leave? Athens & Sparta: The allies that kept Persia at bay, a look at their similarities and differences. Battle of Thermopylae: How did it create the legend of the 300? Is there any truth in it? Battle of Salamis: How did the Greeks defeat a much larger Persian army? Persian achievements: Art, Science, Architecture, Mathematics. Persian Medicine Alexander the Great The sacking of Persepolis Wolsey Academy, a non-profit resource provider, directs all profits to various charities, including refugee support, youth sports, educational programs, and carbon capture, achieving a carbon-negative status. Explore our site for resources and free history role-playing games loved by students. Thank you for your dedication to teaching and for supporting our mission. We hope it helps. #BetterTeachingBetterPlanet –
Persian Civilisation: Art, Science, Architecture, Mathematics - 10/13
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Persian Civilisation: Art, Science, Architecture, Mathematics - 10/13

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The History of Ancient Persia Each lesson is well constructed and fully resourced (all resources contained at the end of each PowerPoint to avoid multiple files). Lessons include a varied sequence of activities building up content and skills to enable students to engage with the content of the Persia Empire while building up transferable skills in historical writing, source analysis and creative projects. Each lesson also includes model answers, criteria and stretch/support activities. The lessons are as follows: The Artifacts of Persia. A collection of primary sources that students study. They then create a presentation on the question “what type of people were the Ancient Persians?” The King of Kings: An overview of the reigns of Cyrus the Great, Cambyses, Darius, and Xerxes. Life in Persia: A project-based lesson with all the materials needed for students to present on Persian law, religion and the role of women. The Fall of Babylon: A brief look at the Babylonian Empire, a timeline of its fall to Persia and a study of the causes, events and consequences surrounding the fall of the Great city. The Age of Kings – A look at the magnificence and splendour of the travelling household court of the Persian Kings Persia v Athens and the Battle of Marathon: What happened, why did it happen and what legacy did it leave? Athens & Sparta: The allies that kept Persia at bay, a look at their similarities and differences. Battle of Thermopylae: How did it create the legend of the 300? Is there any truth in it? Battle of Salamis: How did the Greeks defeat a much larger Persian army? Persian achievements: Art, Science, Architecture, Mathematics. Persian Medicine Alexander the Great The sacking of Persepolis Wolsey Academy, a non-profit resource provider, directs all profits to various charities, including refugee support, youth sports, educational programs, and carbon capture, achieving a carbon-negative status. Explore our site for resources and free history role-playing games loved by students. Thank you for your dedication to teaching and for supporting our mission. We hope it helps. #BetterTeachingBetterPlanet –
The Origins of the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) 4 Lessons
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The Origins of the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) 4 Lessons

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The Birth of the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) 4 lessons that look at the rise of the CCP in China. Vitally important subject that does not receive anywhere near like enough attention. These are tried and tested lessons, each with a wide range of activities and a literacy focus. All the resources needed for the lessons are contained with the PowerPoints themselves in a dedicated resources section that makes lesson preparation very easy. The four topics covered are… The United Front (Nationalists and CCP) against the Warlords The Expeditions and Exterminations of 26 – 34 (the beginnings of the Civil War) The Long March 1934-35 Consequences of the Long March Hope it helps, Wolsey Academy, a non-profit resource provider, directs all profits to various charities, including refugee support, youth sports, educational programs, and carbon capture, achieving a carbon-negative status. Explore our site for resources and free history role-playing games loved by students. Thank you for your dedication to teaching and for supporting our mission.
The Habsburgs - 5 Lessons
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The Habsburgs - 5 Lessons

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A series of 5 lessons on The Habsburgs An excellent case study in the importance of this family to the history of Europe, from uniting much of it under Charles, to turning the Ottoman advance into Europe to the Enlightenment. No study of Europe would be complete without these lessons. Each lesson is designed to cover a range of historical and exam skills to build up students knowledge and exam skills ready for any exam board. Those lessons are: An Overview of the Dynasty Charles V The Battle of Vienna Congress of Vienna Vienna & The Enlightenment Wolsey Academy operates as a non-profit, with every penny we make going to one of our charity partners or into the Ipswich Initiative, funding good works across the town and county. Search for Wolsey Academy to see our website for more details and to purchase resources at a discount. Use code ‘WOLSEY’ for 10% off at the Wolsey Academy Web Store Please help us, help you, help them. Thank you. Hope it helps. W
Superpower Relations IGCSE, Lessons 21 - 30
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Superpower Relations IGCSE, Lessons 21 - 30

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These are thethird set of 10 lessons from our 40 strong scheme of work: Each lesson is enriched with a diverse array of activities, keyword cards, and assessments, all designed to enhance analytical thinking and writing skills. Our resources are crafted to not only educate but to inspire a deeper understanding and curiosity about the Cold War’s complex narratives. The lessons include: Space Race Hungarian Revolution Causes Hungarian Revolution Events Hungarian Revolution Consequences Berlin Wall Crisis Bay of Pigs Cuban Missile Crisis Consequences of the Cuban Missile Crisis Prague Spring Détente Plus 2 Guided Reading Activities - ideal stretch/homework activities. Wolsey Academy: Committed to Education and Charity As a proud non-profit organization, Wolsey Academy is dedicated to making a difference. Proceeds from the sale of our educational resources are generously donated to support various charities, details of which can be found on our website. Our commitment to educational excellence and social responsibility underscores everything we do. But our offerings don’t stop there. Wolsey Academy is also your gateway to engaging 3D History games and workbooks, available at no cost for your students to enjoy. These immersive games complement our educational resources, making learning both fun and impactful. And for those who wish to delve deeper into history, we offer the opportunity to purchase additional lessons at a special discount. Visit Wolsey Academy today (just a Google search away) and discover how our resources can enrich your teaching and inspire your students. Together, let’s bring history to life!
Superpower Relations IGCSE, Lessons 11 - 20
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Superpower Relations IGCSE, Lessons 11 - 20

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These are the second set of ten lessons from our 40 strong scheme of work: Each lesson is enriched with a diverse array of activities, keyword cards, and assessments, all designed to enhance analytical thinking and writing skills. Our resources are crafted to not only educate but to inspire a deeper understanding and curiosity about the Cold War’s complex narratives. The bundle includes: Truman Doctrine and Marshall Plan Cominform and Comecon Causes of the Berlin Blockade Events of the Berlin Blockade West Germany and NATO Cold War Origins Recap Lesson Korean War Causes Korean War Events Korean War Consequences Arms Race Wolsey Academy: Committed to Education and Charity As a proud non-profit organization, Wolsey Academy is dedicated to making a difference. Proceeds from the sale of our educational resources are generously donated to support various charities, details of which can be found on our website. Our commitment to educational excellence and social responsibility underscores everything we do. But our offerings don’t stop there. Wolsey Academy is also your gateway to engaging 3D History games and workbooks, available at no cost for your students to enjoy. These immersive games complement our educational resources, making learning both fun and impactful. And for those who wish to delve deeper into history, we offer the opportunity to purchase additional lessons at a special discount. Visit Wolsey Academy today (just a Google search away) and discover how our resources can enrich your teaching and inspire your students. Together, let’s bring history to life!
Superpower Relations IGCSE,  Lessons 1 - 10
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Superpower Relations IGCSE, Lessons 1 - 10

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These are the first 10 lessons from our 40 strong scheme of work: Each lesson is enriched with a diverse array of activities, keyword cards, and assessments, all designed to enhance analytical thinking and writing skills. Our resources are crafted to not only educate but to inspire a deeper understanding and curiosity about the Cold War’s complex narratives. The lessons include: Cold War Intro – Timeline and Keywords Capitalism v Communism Pre-WW2 Tensions The Grand Alliance Tensions during WW2 The Three Conferences Conferences – Role Play Lesson The US Atom Bomb Soviet Occupation of Eastern Europe Telegrams and Iron Curtains Also included are 3 Guided Reading Stretch Activities. Wolsey Academy: Committed to Education and Charity As a proud non-profit organization, Wolsey Academy is dedicated to making a difference. Proceeds from the sale of our educational resources are generously donated to support various charities, details of which can be found on our website. Our commitment to educational excellence and social responsibility underscores everything we do. But our offerings don’t stop there. Wolsey Academy is also your gateway to engaging 3D History games and workbooks, available at no cost for your students to enjoy. These immersive games complement our educational resources, making learning both fun and impactful. And for those who wish to delve deeper into history, we offer the opportunity to purchase additional lessons at a special discount. Visit Wolsey Academy today (just a Google search away) and discover how our resources can enrich your teaching and inspire your students. Together, let’s bring history to life!
Superpower Relations IGCSE, Lessons 31 - 40
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Superpower Relations IGCSE, Lessons 31 - 40

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These are the last 10 lessons from our 40 strong scheme of work: Each lesson is enriched with a diverse array of activities, keyword cards, and assessments, all designed to enhance analytical thinking and writing skills. Our resources are crafted to not only educate but to inspire a deeper understanding and curiosity about the Cold War’s complex narratives. The lessons include: 31. Vietnam War – Background 32. Vietnam War – Gulf of Tonkin 33. Vietnam War – Major Battles 34. Vietnam War – Vietcong Tactics 35. Vietnam War – US Tactics 36. US and China Relations 37. Soviet Invasion of Afghanistan 38. Chernobyl 39. Solidarity & Poland 40. Gorbachev & The end of the USSR Also included are 2 Guided Reading Stretch Activities. Wolsey Academy: Committed to Education and Charity As a proud non-profit organization, Wolsey Academy is dedicated to making a difference. Proceeds from the sale of our educational resources are generously donated to support various charities, details of which can be found on our website. Our commitment to educational excellence and social responsibility underscores everything we do. But our offerings don’t stop there. Wolsey Academy is also your gateway to engaging 3D History games and workbooks, available at no cost for your students to enjoy. These immersive games complement our educational resources, making learning both fun and impactful. And for those who wish to delve deeper into history, we offer the opportunity to purchase additional lessons at a special discount. Visit Wolsey Academy today (just a Google search away) and discover how our resources can enrich your teaching and inspire your students. Together, let’s bring history to life!
Nelson's Navy
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Nelson's Navy

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6 Resources to allow you to teach Nelson’s Navy from multiple perspectives and with lots of engaging activities. Wolsey Academy, a non-profit resource provider, directs all profits to various charities, including refugee support, youth sports, educational programs, and carbon capture, achieving a carbon-negative status. Explore our site for resources and free history role-playing games loved by students. Thank you for your dedication to teaching and for supporting our mission.
History of Food
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History of Food

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All 6 lessons on the History of the Food from Wolsey Academy. Really engaging lessons that offer a new insight and approach to the study of History. Wolsey Academy, a non-profit resource provider, directs all profits to various charities, including refugee support, youth sports, educational programs, and carbon capture, achieving a carbon-negative status. Explore our site for resources and free history role-playing games loved by students. Thank you for your dedication to teaching and for supporting our mission.
The New Deal - 1930s USA
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The New Deal - 1930s USA

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8 lessons, designed for A Level and IB Wolsey Academy, a non-profit resource provider, directs all profits to various charities, including refugee support, youth sports, educational programs, and carbon capture, achieving a carbon-negative status. Explore our site for resources and free history role-playing games loved by students. Thank you for your dedication to teaching and for supporting our mission.
Revolutions Throughout History
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Revolutions Throughout History

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12 lessons on various revolutions, political and technological, throughout History. Each lesson comes with a range of activities and a focus, some build up essay writing skills, others focus on debates, others are more creative tasks. All resources included at the end of each PowerPoint, designed to be as ‘pick up and play’ or ‘pick up and modify’ as possible to help you out. Wolsey Academy, a non-profit resource provider, directs all profits to various charities, including refugee support, youth sports, educational programs, and carbon capture, achieving a carbon-negative status. Explore our site for resources and free history role-playing games loved by students. Thank you for your dedication to teaching and for supporting our mission. Hope it helps. W
The Cold War | 16. Cold War Origins Recap
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The Cold War | 16. Cold War Origins Recap

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The Cold War IGCSE Edexcel This recap lesson consistents of a keyword cards the SOW so far, revision activities, videos and quizzes from all 15 lessons taught so far in the Wolsey Academt course. It also contains tutorials on revision methods. This is just one lesson from over forty on the Cold War, designed for the IGCSE Edexcel specification but instantly transferable to any other GCSE (or non-GCSE) curriculum. It begins before the Second World War, with the origins of Communist thinking and the Russian Revolution and continues right through the fall of the Berlin Wall and the end of the USSR. Each lesson comes with a range of activities, keyword cards and assessments. Focus on developing analytical and writing skills. Wolsey Academy, a non-profit resource provider, directs all profits to various charities, including refugee support, youth sports, educational programs, and carbon capture, achieving a carbon-negative status. Explore our site for resources and free history role-playing games loved by students. Thank you for your dedication to teaching and for supporting our mission.
Russian Revolution - 17 Lessons
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Russian Revolution - 17 Lessons

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Russian Revolution – This is a completely fully resourced and integrated series of 17 lessons on the Russian Revolution. It was designed for junior/seniors but has also been used very effectively lower down the school. Each lesson contains as a minimum: • Recap from the previous lesson • Keyword flashcards (in a unique ‘Pokémon card style’ template!) • Writing skill challenges building up to fully developed PEEKA paragraphs (these increase in complexity as you move through the lessons) • Text with comprehension questions • A ‘reverse engineer’ essay question task. • A model paragraph with a ‘how can you improve?’ task • Stretch questions. • Video links. The 17 lessons are as follows: Russia and its discontents (free) 1905 Revolution (free) The First World War (free) Rasputin February Revolution Mid-Module Revision Tasks and Knowledge Check Provisional Government October Revolution Bolsheviks & Constituent Assembly Treaty of Brest-Litovsk Russian Civil War Russian Civil War – Why did the Reds win? Russian Civil War – War Communism Russian Civil War – Kronstadt Naval Mutiny Russian Civil War – New Economic Policy Russian Civil War – Lenin’s Legacy End of unit – all revision cards, revision tasks, assessment questions, models and criteria. Hope they help. Wolsey Academy, a non-profit resource provider, directs all profits to various charities, including refugee support, youth sports, educational programs, and carbon capture, achieving a carbon-negative status. Explore our site for resources and free history role-playing games loved by students. Thank you for your dedication to teaching and for supporting our mission. #BetterTeachingBetterPlanet
King John KS3/4 + Online History Game
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King John KS3/4 + Online History Game

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King John – from his troublesome fighting with his brother (Lionheart) to his troublesome time as King ending in Magna Carta and the Baron’s War. This SOW focusses on John’s policies both foreign and domestic and the consequences they had for his people. Works well as a stand alone SOW but is also integrated into the free to play History game world at Wolsey Academy. (check it out if you haven’t already!) Each lesson contains a quick start guide, literacy & numeracy starter, teacher narrative context pages (chance for you to do some storytelling !) plenaries, a range of active learning episodes and a focus on writing skills. Homework, EAL and stretch activity sheets. The 7 lessons, along with the main lesson activities, are as follows: Richard I, Crusades & John (Plantagenet map relay, round robin Crusader battle reports, reading comprehension tasks, consult the codex activity). John’s Early Life (John v Longchamp card sort/PEEKA paragraph practice and assessment/consult the codex activity) John & Taxes (‘Be the teacher’ activity/essay construction practice/consult the codex activity) John & War (Army recruiter role play presentations & Bouvines video) Magna Carta (Baron grievances card sort/prioritisation tasks/PEEKA writing development) The Baron’s War (Round the Room battle reporting/descriptive writing task/videos) End of Unit Assessment (Planning and prep for a Narrative Analysis, Edexcel style Q on John’s legacy). Hope it helps. Remember – works best when the students are playing the (free!) King John game and completing the codex at the same time (perfect ongoing homework task or ict room lesson). WolseyAcademy.com, a non-profit resource provider, directs all profits to various charities, including refugee support, youth sports, educational programs, and carbon capture, achieving a carbon-negative status. Explore our site for resources and free history role-playing games loved by students. Thank you for your dedication to teaching and for supporting our mission.