A lesson aimed at the new Edexcel GCSE Germany course that looks at how the Nazis treated the youth. Includes two exam questions, with a plan for the 8 mark usefulness question. This enables the students to practice what they have learnt by completing two exam questions.

Students will look at whether or not Henry VIII was a man or monster. They will use sources to reach a supported conclusion. Ideal to be used as an assessment. Differentiated resources for different abilities.

A PowerPoint and resources examining the question 'is there a democratic deficit in the UK?' Card sort for students and a comprehensive table looking at measures that could improve democracy in the UK

A powerpoint and lesson looking at the Weimar Constitution. Ideal for the Edexcel GCSE course. Includes exam questions and teacher notes

A powerpoint and worksheets looking at different historical figures in History. Each group gets a different worksheet on a different figure, they are to prepare a presentation and a speech on this person, and then the class votes on who was the most significant.

Powerpoint looks at how Hitler becomes Chancellor with resources

A lesson ideal for the new Edexcel GCSE scheme of work, this lesson (will probably take around 3 hours to do), looks at the causes, events, and consequences of the Cuban Missile Crisis. Includes an 8 mark exam question for students to consolidate their knowledge.

A lesson looking at the impact the Magna Carta had on democracy. Different activities for different ability students, looks at the longer term picture of democracy

Students will look at how Elizabeth I dealt with the problems of poverty and begging during her reign. Accompanying worksheet. Ideal for the new GCSE specification and for higher ability students at KS3. Differentiated activities for students.

Ideal to be used with KS3 to as part of a programme teaching exam skills, or useful for the new Edexcel GCSE course. This lesson focuses upon the reasons behind the setting up of the Metropolitan Police Force in 1829. Students explain, prioritize and link the reasons. Includes differentiated activities throughout

Ideal to be used with KS3 to as part of a programme teaching exam skills, or useful for the new Edexcel GCSE course. This lesson focuses upon factors which affected changes to crime and punishment. Students will complete an activity that requires them to rank the factors based upon their own opinion. Lesson also includes an exam question for students to answer, and differentiated activities throughout.

A resource ideal for either KS3 or the new Edexcel GCSE American West course. This lesson focuses on the significance of the Californian Gold Rush, looking at the reasons why people made the move West, the activities when there, and the consequences for the Plains Indians. Includes a worksheet, and a 4 mark exam question.

Two lessons ideal for the new Edexcel GCSE Elizabeth course. This is a bundle of two lessons - one focusing on the reasons why Mary, Queen of Scots was executed, and the other lesson focusing upon the role of Sir Francis Walsingham.

A lesson aimed at the new Edexcel 9-1 Elizabeth course (can be adapted for AQA), that looks at the events, causes and significance of the Ridolfi, Throckmorton and Babington plots. It includes a worksheet that is ideal for moving around the classroom as a carousel for students to acquire their knowledge. Also includes an exam question for students to consolidate their knowledge.

This lesson is ideal for the new Edexcel GCSE course or as part of a KS3 scheme of work. This lesson looks at why the buffalo was so important to the Plains Indians. A game of quick on the draw introduces students to the concept, encourages team work as students compete in teams of 2/3 to beat the other teams in finding the answers. Students then consolidate their individual knowledge by 'flogging' parts of the buffalo at the market. Includes differentiated resources and activities.

An overview of protests and potential revolutions in Britain between 1750-1900. Looks at - The Luddites - The Chartists - The Swing Rioters - Peterloo Massacre Finishes with a washing line activity. Includes a reading for purpose worksheet. No textbooks required

A higher ability lesson looking at the problems Elizabeth I faced as a female ruler. Ideal for new GCSE spec for AQA or Edexcel or can be tailored for Key Stage Three students. Different activities for each ability

A lesson ideal for the new 9-1 Edexcel GCSE course (can be adapted for other exam boards) looking at the different types of education existing and how far education progressed during Elizabethan England.

A lesson ideal for the new Edexcel GCSE Cold War course (adaptable to other exam boards), that looks at the Berlin Crisis and the consequences of this. Students will look at the key events, before deciding who was to blame for the escalation and the impact this had on the Cold War. Students will then look at the formation of NATO and the Warsaw Pact as a direct result of the crisis. Students will then look at a 16 mark question to consolidate knowledge.

A lesson ideal for the new Edexcel 9-1 GCSE (adaptable to other specification points). This lesson looks at the challenges Elizabeth faced at home and abroad, including a card sort.