A scheme of work ideal for KS3 that looks at a number of key events:
- Should Charles I be executed?
- What did Cromwell ban?
- Crush of Ireland
- Was Cromwell a hero or villain?
- What was the Restoration?
- Who was to blame for the Great Fire of London
- Assessment and marking grid
Based on the new GCSE style questions; each lesson includes challenge activities and differentiated resources throughout.
This bundle features all of the lessons required for the new Edexcel 9-1 GCSE course (Superpower relations and the Cold War, 1941-1991).
Includes lessons on the following:
- Early tensions between East and West
- The development of the Cold War
- The Cold war intensifies
- Revision lesson
- Berlin 1958-1963
- The Cuban Missile Crisis
- Czechoslovakia, 1968-1969
- Attempts to reduce tensions between 1969-1979
- Flashpoints in the Cold War
- Collapse of communism in Eastern Europe
All lessons are intended for a double lesson and include key words, differentiated activities and exam questions. There is also 10 question quizzes for each lesson (with answers), to ensure subject knowledge is tested regularly.
Each lesson/resource sells individually for between £2-£3, so grab yourself a bargain and save yourself lots of planning time!
A lesson ideal for the new Edexcel 9-1 GCSE History course. This double lesson looks at the key flash-points in superpower relations looking at key events like;
- Soviet invasion of Afghanistan
- Olympic boycotts
- Reagan and SDI
Students consolidate their knowledge through an exam question looking at the importance of the invasion of Afghanistan for relations between the USA and the Soviet Union
A lesson ideal for an introduction into how important the church was in Medieval England. Students are asked to decide the importance of church today, and then compare it to Medieval England. Students will complete an inference question on the doom painting, as well as looking at a card sort into the power of the church in Medieval England. An opportunity for some extended writing to summarize the learning, with support sheets included for weaker students.
A series of lessons ideal for KS3, that looks at who Thomas Becket was, the story behind his death, and who was responsible for the death of Becket. Plenty of extended writing opportunities, with support provided. Differentiated activities throughout. If all activities are completed, the two lessons will take 3-4 lessons.
A lesson ideal for the new 9-1 Edexcel GCSE (adaptable to other exam boards) that looks at the period of detente, and steps that were taken to improve relations between East and West. Differentiated activities throughout; challenge and super challenge activities included.
A lesson ideal for KS3 (adaptable to GCSE). Students look at the reasons why prohibition was introduced, and the successes/failures of prohibition. Students will then reach a supported conclusion. Excellent discussion lesson as well as source lesson. Differentiated tasks throughout.
A lesson ideal for KS3, this lesson looks at how the great depression affected different groups in America. Requires SHP The USA between the wars 1919-1941 book (p.74-84) - can scan and send across if needed. Differentiated activities throughout, as well as GCSE style questions to consolidate knowledge.
A series of lessons looking at how far everyone in America benefited from the Roaring Twenties. Each lessons focuses on a different group e.g. women, black Americans and workers/farmers. Students will be collating information for/against, before reaching an overall conclusion for each lesson. At the end of the three lessons, students will be answering a new style GCSE question on how far everyone benefited from the roaring twenties, to consolidate knowledge (a good assessment point). Includes differentiated activities, worksheets and source work.
A lesson ideal for KS3 that looks at why there was an economic boom in Ameirca after WW1. Students will explain, priorities and link factors, allowing them to practice higher-level skills. Will require SHP 'USA between the wars' textbook pages 26=27 but I can scan and email it across if needed.
A lesson ideal for KS3 that looks at the ways in which the American economy boomed after WW1. Includes a table for students to consolidate their notes, and an inference question for students to try. Will require the 'SHP USA between the Wars 1919-1941' textbook pages 22-25. If you require them, I am happy to scan and email them across for you.
A lesson ideal for KS3 that looks at what position America was in after WW1. Focus upon the policy of isolationism, and the impact this would have, Differentiated activities throughout.
A bundle of resources that covers specification point 2 (Cold War crises, 1958-1970) on the new 9-1 Edexcel GCSE course. Includes lessons on Berlin, Cuba and Czechoslovakia, as well as an end of unit test. Each lesson is sold individually, however, you can save time and money buying this bundle to see you through.
A lesson ideal for the new Edexcel 9-1 GCSE course (can be adapted to other exam boards), this lesson looks at the Prague Spring and the impact this had on relations between the Soviet Union and America. Students consolidate their knowledge by answering one half of a 16 mark question focusing on the impact of the Prague Spring for relations between the superpowers.
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.
This resource is ideal for the new 9-1 Edexcel GCSE. This lesson looks at the increased tension in Berlin, the refugee crisis, and the impact the Berlin Wall had on the superpower relations. Includes an exam narrative account for students to consolidate their knowledge.
This bundle contains all lessons needed for the first specification point of the new Edexcel (9-1) Superpower relations and the Cold War, 1941-1991. It includes lessons on the early tensions between East and West (differences in ideologies, Conferences, why relations changed and the creation of Soviet satellite states in Eastern Europe), the development of the Cold War (impact of Containment, Soviet reaction to Containment, the Berlin crisis, creation of two armed camps), and then finally the intensification of the Cold War (arms race and the Hungarian uprising). This bundle also includes a revision lesson and an end of unit test. There are 10 question quizzes with answers for each lesson to ensure subject knowledge remains up-to-date, and also includes a variety of exam questions throughout the lessons.
The lessons would usually sell for £2 each, so grab yourself a bargain, and save lots of time planning!
This lesson is ideal for the new 9-1 Edexcel GCSE Cold War course, looking at the significance of the Hungarian Uprising in the intensification of the Cold War.
Covers the Hungarian Uprising, the reaction to this, and how important this was for Cold War relations.
A lesson ideal for the new Edexcel GCSE Cold War course (adaptable to other exam boards). This lesson looks at the development of the arms race in why relations intensified between the USA and the Soviet Union. Also looks at the impact of the change in direction of leaders for the USA and the Soviet Union.
These two lessons deal with the Edexcel GCSE specification point 1.2 - the development of the Cold War. Both lessons are on sale for £2 each, but you can save money by buying both. Grab yourself a bargain, and save yourself some time planning!