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
*NEW AQA GCSE - Thematic Study - Power and the People*
Learning Outcomes
To compare and contrast the revolution with past events
To complete a comparison examination question in timed conditions
To peer assess an exam question using the mark scheme
Resources developed for New A-level OCR Unit 1; Lancastrians, Yorkists and Henry VII 1445-1509
Unit 1; Why did fighting break out in 1455?
Lesson 1; What role did Henry and Margaret of Anjou play in the outbreak of the conflict?
Learning Objectives
To understand the personal and political weakness of Henry VI, including his growing instability and insanity, 1453-54.
To explain the ambitions of Margaret of Anjou, her role in government and the effects of the birth of her son on the Duke of York.
IB History (SL) PAPER 2 - Authoritarian States [Mao’s China]
Learning Objectives
To explain by what means Mao consolidated his hold upon China
To assess Mao’s motives in launching the Hundred Flowers campaign (1957)
To evaluate the extent to which Mao’s economic policies achieved his aims (1958-62)
To analyze the ways in which the Cultural Revolution (1966-76) created an authoritarian state
iGCSE Edexcel History Paper 1 A2: Russia 1905-1924 Scheme of Work (SOW)
All lessons and supporting resources can be found on TES, or are hyperlinked in the document.
Lesson examining the role of the Medieval Church in people's lives compared to its role today including the duties of priests, and examining doom paintings.
*NEW AQA GCSE - Thematic Study - Power and the People*
Learning Objectives
To explain the events of the Civil War
To explain the impact of the New Model Army in achieving a parliamentarian victory
IB History SL/HL Paper 2; Authoritarian States
Recommended textbook: Access to History for the IB Diploma: Authoritarian states Second Edition (Michael Lynch)
Learning Objectives
To identify and describe the key features of the Soviet state under Stalin
To evaluate the extent which Stalin had complete control of the Soviet state
Edexcel iGCSE PAPER 2: B2 Changes in medicine
Learning Objectives
To describe the ways in which the problem of infection in surgery was overcome during the 19thC
To explain in detail the work of Joseph Lister and how he overcame opposition to his work
To assess the extent to which antiseptics transformed surgery
Lesson on the Norman conquest of England - examining events of the Battle of Hastings and whether Harold lost or William won. students encouraged to explain what advantages Harold had, how William demonstrated good leadership and the role of bad luck in H
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
How significant are events in Native American history - lesson asking pupils to plot the significance of key events on a 'living graph' in order to examine the relative significance of the events they have studied.
IB History SL/HL Paper 2; Authoritarian States
Recommended textbook: Access to History for the IB Diploma: Authoritarian states Second Edition (Michael Lynch)
Learning Objectives
To identify the principles on which Stalin’s foreign policy is based
To describe Stalin’s post-war aims
To evaluate the significance of Stalin’s foreign policy
IB History SL/HL: PAPER 1 (PS3) Move to Global War
Recommended textbook: Access to History for the IB Diploma: The move to global war (Andy Dailey)
Learning Objectives
To analyze the foreign policy of Japan since 1914
To explain why Japan was able to conquer Manchuria with relative ease
To explain why no nation intervened militarily in the Manchurian Crisis
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
Lesson introducing the medieval period and a snapshot of what life was like in 1066 compared to 2011 - this exercise works well with low ability students but can be adapted for higher ability by asking students to link the facts together to explain why Medieval England was the way it was.
*NEW AQA GCSE* - Thematic Unit - Power and the People
Learning Objectives
To describe the end of the Pilgrimage of Grace
To explain the impact of the rebellion
To analyse the role Cromwell played in key events
IB History SL/HL: PAPER 1 (PS3) Move to Global War
Recommended textbook: Access to History for the IB Diploma: The move to global war (Andy Dailey)
Learning Objectives
To explain what events resulted from Japan’s militarism in the early 20th century
To analyze the purpose and results of the treaties signed after WW1 by Japan
To assess the extent to which Japan’s budget spending on military affairs increased after 1936