I provide resources for a range of Humanities subjects, mainly Sociology, Politics, and History, but also some Geography, Media Studies and Global Perspectives.
My resources have been the basis of my students achieving a number of Outstanding Learner Awards from Cambridge International Exams.
I provide resources for a range of Humanities subjects, mainly Sociology, Politics, and History, but also some Geography, Media Studies and Global Perspectives.
My resources have been the basis of my students achieving a number of Outstanding Learner Awards from Cambridge International Exams.
A very simple and quick task designed to help students sort through types of sources and data. Use near the start of any research methods topic. Useful for pre and post-16
This is a basic revision sheet for Research Methods. Mainly suitable for IGCSE students, especially weaker students, but could be used elsewhere if enlarged to A3.
Very basic task about choosing a research method. Create some introductory questions yourself and get the students to figure it out. Useful as introduction, revision, MIC etc.
This task is designed to be completed at the end of each method. It takes approx ten minutes, and students have to state how reliable, valid, representative and generalisable each method is on a sliding scale, then justify the answer.
Could be cut down to just reliability and validity for GCSE.
These are some resources to develop knowledge and understanding of Life Chances. Specifically focused on IGCSE Sociology.
The Life Chances cards should be used as a ranking activity.
This looks at the early part of the Space Race.
The links to the YouTube clips on the presentation are in the notes section. It’s pretty straightforward with discussion questions and written questions to complete.
Perhaps use the Public Service Broadcasting song “Sputnik” as a starter.
Nothing fancy. Just a structured revision guide for students. This is to be based off classwork and textbook. It does not reproduce any information found elsewhere. It should cover most things they need to know for the topic for either A-Level or IB. Probably needs a bit of editing to fit what you’ve taught yourself.
This is an inquiry-based, structured and fully scaffolded series of lessons on Conflict Resolution; It looks at different methods of conflict resolution, assess their strengths and weaknesses, and seeks to apply them to contemporary conflicts. There is no excessive heavy reading for the students; everything is broken down is easily accessible chunks.
There are five tasks which are all differentiated, with all resources provided. There are plenty of visual aids for EAL students. It is very discussion-based, with some research opportunities, so it should take at least two hour-long lessons due to the detail required of some of the tasks. This is suitable for the current IBDP Global Politics syllabus and the new syllabus starting in 2025.
This lesson is good to go as soon as your download it, and the lesson is easily adaptable and editable as there is no branding or fancy gimmicks on the slides. Links to the videos are in the notes on the slides and are also included in the ZIP file. Relevant articles are also provided in an easily accessible format. It will transfer easily to Teams, Google or any other online format but also works as a paper lesson. The Word Doc for students to work on a PPT to guide the lesson and provoke discussion.
This is an inquiry-based, structured and fully scaffolded series of lessons on defining peace; with a specific focus on the features of both positive and negative peace. . There is no excessive heavy reading for the students; everything is broken down is easily accessible chunks. There are lots of examples to look at from across Global Politics.
There are six tasks which are all differentiated, with all resources provided. There are plenty of visual aids for EAL students. It is very discussion-based, with some research opportunities, so it should take at least two hour-long lessons due to the detail required of some of the tasks. This is suitable for the current IBDP Global Politics syllabus and the new syllabus starting in 2025.
This lesson is good to go as soon as your download it, and the lesson is easily adaptable and editable as there is no branding or fancy gimmicks on the slides. Links to the videos are in the notes on the slides and are also included in the ZIP file. Relevant articles are also provided in an easily accessible format. It will transfer easily to Teams, Google or any other online format but also works as a paper lesson. The Word Doc for students to work on a PPT to guide the lesson and provoke discussion.
This is a one page Powerpoint slide designed to be printed off as a full slide, laminated and kept on the desks in a classroom. It could also work as a display.
It contains key terminology, explanations of command words, spelling guide, useful connectives for essay writing, golden rules etc.
Predominantly for A-Level but could easily be used elsewhere. Also useful to give electronically to students.
This is just designed to help students structure a research project in Year 10. It’s designed to have students go over previous topics, then work to put some ideas together. Some of it will need adapting, the section on Chinese consent forms probably not relevant to a lot of people.
Insert the PPT where the blank page is.
Again, just some basic resources for Non-Participant and Participant Observation. No PPT but you can easily work through the tasks. Pretty self-explanatory.
On Observation techniques the 2nd task has a table to complete it on the 2nd page.
This is just a simple intro lesson for TOK for new DP students.
Suggestions for topics are in the notes. I used Billie Elish, Racism after Euro 2020, and intro to TOK video.
I created this for Auteur theory. Works well with some of the other stuff on here, but this looks at applying the theory across different types of media.
I have not used resources from a textbook to make this. Requires independent study.
Presentation and a couple of tasks focusing getting students to consider the potential influences and impact of media owners. Focuses on Rupert Murdoch.