This lesson has been designed for the GCSE Edexcel American West module. All outcomes are linked with Paper Two’s Assessment Objectives 1 & 2. The focus of this lesson is to build pupils knowledge of the Johnson County War to then be applied to an exam style question (Paper 2, Question 2: Write a narrative account analysing…) There are various structures this lesson could take and examples of these have been included in the description of the presentation to suite the needs of your class. I have included a model answer to use as a guide for pupils in writing a narrative account of the Johnson County War.

his lesson has been designed for the GCSE Edexcel American West module. All outcomes are linked with Paper Two’s Assessment Objectives 1 & 2. The focus of this lesson is to build pupils knowledge regarding the life of a Cowboy and the problems they faced. Pupils will also learn about the rivalry between Ranchers and Homesteaders. the lesson begins with a re-cap of the reasons cattle ranching spread to the Great Plains before conducting an inquiry into the life of a Cowboy. I have included two possible tasks here to appeal to various learning styles. 1. Pupils can listen to a song about the life of a Cowboy identifying the problems they faced. OR 2. Pupils watch a short video clip explaining the life of a Cowboy on a Ranch. Pupils can then use this knowledge to complete a consolidation task linked to the different roles of Cowboys on the Long Drives / in Ranches. Pupils are then introduced to the problems encountered by Ranchers and Homesteaders (Video embedded here to introduce the problem of Barbed Wire). Pupils will then compete in groups in a relay style task to identify the other main rivalries between Ranchers and Homesteaders. OR If you have computer access I have also suggested an alternative cartoon strip style task. (Link Provided) this may work better for less able pupils. Videos links are provided and further advice can be found within the description of the presentation regarding the various forms tasks could take to suit your class. You will need the Pearson Edexcel American West Textbook for one of the activities.

This lesson has been designed for the GCSE Edexcel American West module. All outcomes are linked with Paper Two's Assessment Objectives 1 & 2. The focus of this lesson is to build pupils knowledge of outlaws such as 'Billy the Kid' and the events of the OK Corral Shoot out. Pupils begin by recapping the problems of lawlessness in the West - (Card Sort Activity) Pupils can rank these cards in various orders before applying their gain knowledge of these to a table of information. The Teachers then introduce the problem of outlaws and gangs in the West using The Reno Gang and 'billy The Kid' as examples. Pupils then work independently or in groups to construct a narrative account (As per question 2 of Paper 2) of the OK Corral shootout using a story board which can later be used as a revision tool. Videos are either embedded or links provided. Further advice can be found within the description of the presentation regarding the various forms tasks could take to suit your class.

This lesson has been designed for the GCSE Edexcel American West module. All outcomes are linked with Paper Two's Assessment Objectives 1 & 2. The focus of this lesson is to build pupils knowledge regarding the continued developments of settlement in the West. 1. Exoduster Movement (1879) 2. Oklahoms Land Rush (1893) Pupils begin with a re-cap of different impacts of migration by studying American Progress, an 1872 painting by John Gast. Pupils then have a card sort activity to build their understanding of the causes and consequences of the Exoduster Movement 1879. Pupils then condust an inquiry of the Oklahoma Land Rush 1893 by viewing a video (embedded) and using a worksheet to consider the different perspectives in relation to this (Plains Indians V Settlers). Pupils then consolidate with an exam style question (Mark shceme Provided). Videos are embedded and links and further advice can be found within the description of the presentation. you may need the Edexcel GCSE 1-9 American West Text Book to support part of this lesson if you wish.

The purpose of this lesson is to introduce pupils to section one of paper three (The USA, 1954-75: Conflict at Home and Abroad): Attitudes towards black people during the 1940/50s. Tasks are linked to assessment objectives AO/1/2/3. Pupils are introduced to the two question types linked with American Civil Rights. Pupils then begin with defining 'Civil Rights' through a think-pair-share activity before being introduced to President Obama's inauguration - pupils are encouraged to discuss why this was such a significant part of American History. Reverse back to the USA during the 1940s and 50s: Pupils view a very racist animated cartoon from the time to prompt discussion about white peoples' attitudes towards black people. Pupils then use the support sheet to create a kick-starter campaign raising awareness about the mistreatment of black people during this time. Pupils then consolidate their learning with an exam style question.

Pupils begin by spotting the difference between a white and a black school during the 1950s. Reverse teaching strategy will be used here to add context as to why this was happening. Pupils are introduced to ‘Plessy V Ferguson’ (Video embedded) and define Separate but equal. (mini white boards could be used for this task) Teacher then introduced what the Jim Crow Laws were - pupils watch a video (embedded) and see how many they can identify. (again mini whiteboards could be used again to identify these a good visual strategy to show pupil progress) Pupils are then challenged to remember as many laws as they can before conducting a snowball fight activity to consolidate this (instructions in the description of presentation) Pupils are then encouraged to rank the laws (worst to least worst) before participating in a mix-pair-share Kagan activity explaining which they personally feel to be the worst law. Pupils will then apply their newly acquired knowledge back to one of the original photographs they were shown at the start of the lesson inferring what they can about the Jim Crow Laws From it.

This lesson has been designed for the GCSE Edexcel American West module. All outcomes are linked with Paper Two’s Assessment Objectives 1 & 2. The focus of this lesson is to build pupils knowledge of the Homestead Act of 1682 and the impact it had upon the American West. Pupils will build upon their prior knowledges of Migration (See my store for this lesson) to explain the consequences of the Homestead Act. The lesson is split into two learning phases: 1. The problems of living on a Homestead. 2. The achievements and limitations of the Act. Pupils then consolidate their learning by explaining two consequences of the Homestead Act as per the Edexcel GCSE Paper 2 question One ‘The American West’. Videos are embedded and links and further advice can be found within the description of the presentation.

This lesson has been designed for the GCSE Edexcel Medicine Through Time module. All outcomes are linked with Paper One’s Assessment Objectives 1-2-3. I have provided a student booklet with this lesson for pupils to complete throughout. The focus of this lesson is to enable pupils to develop their knowledge and understanding of the problems associated with: - Transport / Communication. - Injuries / Disease. - The effects of Gas. Upon British soldiers. Each section of the lesson is linked to an exam style questions to consolidate and test pupils understanding. I have provided WAGOLs / pupil friendly mark schemes where appropriate. All videos have been embedded (Links provided) I have also provided a Homework to help pupils learn key words associated with the problems on the Western Front. You will need the Edexcel Medicine Through Time Textbook for part of this lesson. Please visit my shop for more History lessons / bundles: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resources/shop/morlem

The purpose of this lesson is for pupils to be introduce to the origins of the 'Black #Power Movement' through a case study of Malcolm X. Pupils will begin by viewing a video of the only meeting between MLK and X - this leads into good discussion about why this was so significant as both had the same aims but opposing ways of achieving them. Pupils then conduct a short literacy relay activity to introduce the life and different identities of Malcolm X. Childhood: Malcolm Little. 1920s He was known as Detroit Red in the early 1940s. He took the name of Malcolm X in 1952. Finally changed his name to El-Hajj Malik el-Shabazz in 1964. Pupils then split into groups to study into one aspect of his life (Computer or laptops are suggested but of not available I have included lots of information about Malcolm's life). Pupils then consolidate their learning into a paragraph which the teacher can then use to create a revision document about Malcolm's life. Further advice can be found in the description of the presentation. All videos are embedded (Links provided).

This lesson is cantered around the various bombing raids conducted by the US in Vietnam. Pupils will access and develop this information though exam style techniques. the lesson begins with a short introduction from a documentary to set the scene of, ‘Operation Rolling Thunder’. students will use two interpretations to decide upon the main difference in views regarding this (support sheets included for less able) . I have also included a students friendly mark scheme for self /peer assessment. students will then work in groups of three to complete a worksheet categorizing the successes and failures of: 1. Operation rolling thunder. 2. Operation Cedar Falls 3. Operation Ranch hand. Students will then be provided with a choice of questions with an accompanying student friendly mark scheme to plan a 16 Mark answer which can then be completed for Homework. the lesson finishes with a judgment line activity where students can verbalize their overall judgments regarding the success of these ‘Search and Destroy’ Operations. You will require the Pearson Edexcel textbook for a section of this lesson.