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 Study - Power and the People*
Learning Objectives
To outline the problems Henry VIII had during his reign
To explain why the monasteries were useful to Henry
To compare different reactions to Henry’s actions.
A scaffolded historiographical approach to delivering this topic in the style of a spiral curriculum. The emphasis of this approach is to encourage students to develop and extend their ability to analyse and evaluate different interpretations. This second topic focuses on a comparative approach to students exploring the consolidation of power of Mao and Hitler, with the consolidation of power of Mussolini and Lenin/Stalin referenced as additional case studies for students.
IB History - Paper 2 - Topic 10: Authoritarian States (20th century)
Learning Objectives
To identify how Britain benefitted from having colonies
To explain reasons why Britain built an empire
To evaluate which reasons were the most and least important
Edexcel iGCSE PAPER 2: B2 Changes in medicine
Learning Objectives
To identify the reasons why the act was needed
To explain the key provisions of the Public Health Act 1848
To evaluate the extent to which the act improved public health provision
iGCSE Edexcel Paper 2: A2 Russia 1905-1924
Learning Objectives
To explain the weaknesses and mistakes of the Provisional Government
To analyze the impact of the Petrograd Soviet
Learning Objectives
To consolidate knowledge of the events leading to the American Revolutionary War
To explore the conflicting views of Loyalists and Patriots
To evaluate the strengths and weaknesses of different historical interpretations of the causes of the American Revolution
IB History SL
PAPER 2: World History Topic 12 - The Cold War
**Enquiry Question: How did Churchill’s ‘Iron Curtain’ speech signify a divided Europe?
Learning Objectives**
To explain the context and content of the Iron Curtain speech
To analyse the speech to develop an understanding of its significance for Cold War relations
IB History SL
PAPER 2: World History Topic 12 - The Cold War
Enquiry Question: How did the post-war peace conferences increase tension between the Great Powers?
Learning Objectives
To explain the outcomes of discussion at the post-war peace conferences
To analyse the extent of agreement/disagreement at each conference
To evaluate the extent to which the decision to drop the atomic bomb was to intimidate the Russians
PowerPoint that discusses censorship of letters during WWI. Student task is to write a letter as if they were in the trenches; writing to a loved one back home. Also includes word searches and puzzles.
Edexcel International GCSE in History (4HI1) Paper 1 Depth Study 7 - A divided union: civil rights in the USA, 1945–74
Learning Objectives
To investigate the aims and impact of the Black Panther Movement, including the role of Bobby Seale and Huey Newton
To assess the impact of race riots on the CRM
iGCSE Edexcel Paper 2: A2 Russia 1905-1924
Learning Objectives
To describe Nicholas II’s feelings about become Tsar
To explain the main enemies of the Tsarist regime
To analyze how Nicholas II ruled the Empire
iGCSE Edexcel Paper 2: A2 Russia 1905-1924
Learning Objectives
To describe the attitude of the Tsar to the first four dumas
To explain the reasons for the growth of opposition groups
To assess the impact of Stolypin’s policy of repression and land reform and the Lena Goldfield strike
To evaluate the extent to which Tsarist rule had changed in the period 1905-1914
IB History SL/HL
Prescribed Subject 4: Rights and Protest (Case Study 2:Civil rights movement in the United States 1954–1965)
Enquiry Question: How significant were key individuals in the civil rights movement?
Learning Objectives
To analyse and evaluate the significance of Martin Luther King
To analyse and evaluate the significance of Malcolm X
To research a range of individuals who were significant in the Civil Rights Movement
IB History (SL) PAPER 2 - Authoritarian States [Mao’s China]
Learning Objectives
To analyse the steps Mao took to consolidate power in the years 1949-1953
IB History SL/HL
Prescribed Subject 4: Rights and Protest (Case Study 1: APARTHEID SOUTH AFRICA 1948–1964)
Enquiry Question: How significant were key individuals in anti-apartheid movement?
Learning Objectives
To analyse and evaluate the significance of Nelson Mandela
To analyse and evaluate the significance of Albert Luthuli
To analyse and evaluate the significance of Steve Biko
To research a range of individuals who were significant in the anti-apartheid movement
iGCSE Edexcel Paper 2: A2 Russia 1905-1924
Learning Objectives
To explain the key achievements of Lenin
To evaluate the extent to which Lenin achieved his aims by 1924
Decision making activity encouraging students to empathize with representatives at the Paris Peace Conference; and engage in debate in order to understand how negotiations would have taken place.
Lesson examining Czechoslovakia and Nazi-Soviet Pact explaining why Stalin chose to sign the Nazi Soviet Pact as well as the reactions of other countries. Students also interpret political cartoons.