Resources developed for New A-level OCR Unit 1; Lancastrians, Yorkists and Henry VII 1445-1509 Unit 4; How successful was Edward in restoring the power of the monarchy? Lesson 2; How did Edward establish control? Learning Objectives To describe and explain key events of Edward’s second reign To examine the re-establishment of royal control in the provinces To examine the roles of Gloucester and Clarence

Cold War; Superpower Relations A-level (Sino-Soviet Relations 1949-1976) Learning Objectives To identify the relationship between China and the USSR in 1949 To explain why and how the relationship changed (consolidation, split and confrontation) To assess the significance of ping pong diplomacy and the impact of this on Sino-US relations

*NEW AQA GCSE - Thematic Unit - Power and the People* Cover lesson using some edited/adapted hard copies of the National Archives excellent online lesson which is available here: http://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/education/medieval/magna-carta/index.php?page=chapter/5

Cold War; Superpower Relations A-level (Diplomatic Breakdown 1944-1950) Learning Objectives To identify and summarise the stages in the process of diplomatic breakdown in the period 1945-1950 To investigate the outcome and effects of the breakdown of diplomatic relations To assess the significance of confrontations and ‘turning points’ in this period

Cold War; Superpower Relations A-level (Controversy; Why did the Cold War emerge?) Learning Objectives Why did the Cold War emerge? To consider the different interpretations of the role the USA played in the development of the Cold War To examine the differing views of Stalin’s foreign policy and its role in shaping events during the development of the Cold War To assess and evaluate historical interpretations on the causes of the Cold War To examine the historical debates that exist over the key confrontations between the superpowers during this period: the Iron Curtain speech; the Truman Doctrine; the Berlin Blockade

Cold War; Superpower Relations A-level (Cold War Extends to the Far East 1950-53) Learning Objectives To identify and summarise the stages in the process of the spread of the Cold war in the period 1950-53 To investigate the outcome and effects of the spread of the Cold War to the Far East To assess the significance of confrontations and ‘turning points’ in this period

Cold War; Superpower Relations A-level (Post Stalin Thaw 1953-1962) Learning Objectives To explain the impact of the change of leadership in the USA on foreign policy To identify and explain the internal threats to the Soviet system and the USSR’s response To evaluate the extent to which both of these impacted on superpower relations

Cold War; Superpower Relations A-level (Post Stalin Thaw 1953-1962) Learning Objectives To identify and explain the discussions at a series of summits and their impact on superpower relations To explain why the “thaw” came to and To evaluate the achievements of the “thaw” in superpower relations

Cold War; Superpower Relations A-level (Diplomatic Breakdown 1944-1950) Learning Objectives To identify and summarise the stages in the process of diplomatic breakdown in the period 1945-1950 To investigate the outcome and effects of the breakdown of diplomatic relations To assess the significance of confrontations and ‘turning points’ in this period

Cold War; Superpower Relations A-level (Detente 1969-1979) Learning Objectives To examine the factors that pushed both superpowers towards détente To assess the key features of the main agreements of détente To examine the ways in which détente was criticised by opponents on both sides To understand and analyse the role of the factors that brought about the end of détente

Cold War; Superpower Relations A-level (Cold War Extends to the Far East 1950-53) Learning Objectives To identify and summarise the stages in the process of the spread of the Cold war in the period 1950-53 To investigate the outcome and effects of the spread of the Cold War to the Far East To assess the significance of confrontations and ‘turning points’ in this period

*NEW AQA GCSE - Power and the People* Learning Outcomes To explain the differences between groups campaigning for women’s suffrage To explain the government response to the suffragettes’ actions To evaluate the success of the violent tactics used in the campaign *references to textbook are to A.Wilkes' AQA Power and People book.

*NEW AQA GCSE - Thematic Study - Power and the People* Learning Objectives To describe the relationship between the King and Parliament in the 17th century To explain the causes of the Civil War

*NEW AQA GCSE - Thematic Study - Power and the People* Learning Objectives To explain the consequences of the execution of Charles I including; Cromwell and the Commonwealth The Restoration The Glorious Revolution To develop skills of analysing the utility of sources

*NEW AQA GCSE - Thematic Study - Power and the People* Learning Outcomes • To identify the different views of Cromwell • To analyse the interpretations of Cromwell • To compare and contrast the Protectorate

*NEW AQA GCSE - Thematic Study - Power and the People* Learning Outcomes To consider the reasons people wanted trade unions To summarise the key acts and movements in trade union history To analyse the success of trade unions

Worksheet and Wordsearch looking at Life in Monastries and Convents in Medieval England

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.

Resources useful in investigating the various electoral systems used in the UK AND GERMANY - results from other countries using these systems provide pupils with an interesting perspective rather than a hypothetical.

Wordsearch for Elizabeth I and Mary Queen of Scots - used on April Fools Day as there are none of the words in it - took pupils a good 5 minutes to figure it out!