*NEW AQA GCSE - Thematic Study - Power and the People*
Learning Objectives
To describe the system of feudal monarchy
To explain the social, economic and political causes of the Peasants’ Revolt of 1381
Lesson focusing on the skill of making inferences from sources, cartoon interpretation modelled step by step on powerpoint with selection of cartoons for pupils to attempt on their own - can be adapted for group work and feedback to whole class.
Resources developed for New A-level OCR Unit 1; Lancastrians, Yorkists and Henry VII 1445-1509
Unit 5; Why did the reign of Richard III last for only 2 years?
Lesson 1; How did Richard III become king in 1483?
Learning Objectives
To explain Gloucester’s usurpation of 1483
To examine the mystery of the Princes in the Tower
To assess whether Richard’s seizure of the throne was ‘greedy ambition’ or ‘self preservation’
Booklet produced as revision aid for soure skills for GCSE pupils including; primary and secondary sources, types of sources, utility, bias, reliability, sources that agree, sources and own knowledge and source glossary.
Powerpoint explores how Marley's records help tell the story of black history from slavery and emancipation to civil rights and contemporary issues such as inequality and insitutionalised racism.
Audio clips inserted into powerpoint but if they fail to play they are Buffalo Soldier, Redemption Song, War and Get Up Stand Up and easily accessible on YouTube.
*Notes section of ppt contains notes/script.
Cold War; Superpower Relations A-level (Lesson introducing the Grand Alliance)
Learning Objectives
To consolidate our understanding of why the Grand Alliance was formed in 1941
To explain the impact of the end of WW2 on the Grand Alliance
To explore the motivations of the Big Three and suggest how these may have affected the Grand Alliance
Cold War; Superpower Relations A-level (Introductory Lesson)
Learning Objectives
To identify and explain the differences between capitalism and communism.
To identify and evaluate causes of rising tensions in the 1920s/1930s.
Introductory lesson for German Depth Study introducing pupils to the basic geography of Europe and Germany, an giving pupils an idea of who Wilhelm II was and his personality traits. Pupils also briefly exaine what makes a country great. Textbook references to SHP Germany textbook (white).
iGCSE Edexcel Paper 2: A2 Russia 1905-1924
Learning Objectives
To explain the reasons for introducing War Communism
To assess the impact of War Communism
Edexcel International GCSE in History (4HI1) Paper 1 Depth Study 7 - A divided union: civil rights in the USA, 1945–74
Learning Objectives
To independently research a particular example of McCarthyism
To collaboratively produce a handout summarizing your example
Edexcel International GCSE in History (4HI1) Paper 1 Depth Study 7 - A divided union: civil rights in the USA, 1945–74
Scheme of work document that includes lesson by lesson breakdown for this unit of iGCSE including enquiry questions, learning objectives, activities, resources and assessments.
All lessons and resources are available for download on TES for FREE.
Lesson introducing the concept of diversity for low-ability/SEN pupils using a variety of figures from history who pupils *should* be vaguely familiar with.
IB History, PAPER ONE, PS3 Move to Global War Scheme of Work (SOW) document
Case Study 1: Japanese Expansion 1931-41
Case Study 2: Italian and German Expansion 1931-41
All corresponding lessons and resources can be found on TES, or are hyperlinked in the document.
iGCSE Edexcel Paper 2: A2 Russia 1905-1924
Learning Objectives
To describe what Russia was like in 1905
To explain why the rule of Tsar Nicholas II faced problems
To analyze the extent of opposition to the Tsarist regime
Lesson testining the fate of those captured and sold as gladiators. Students explore the experience of gladiators and must role-play as if they were a gladiator, writing letters about their various experiences.
IB History SL
PAPER 2: World History Topic 12 - The Cold War
Enquiry Question: How did Soviet expansionism contribute to rising tensions?
Learning Objectives
To explain the impact of Soviet expansionism on tensions between East and West
To analyse the “Long Telegram” and its impact on superpower relations
To evaluate the extent to which Soviet expansionism was the root cause of the Cold War
Lesson examining Gallipoli - teacher led lesson. Gallipoli film (last 20 minutes) could be used to emphasise huge losses in conjunction with powerpoints.