This lesson covers all of the questions for the GCSE EDEXCEL Medicine Through Time unit, and would be ideal to use for a last minute revision/intervention lesson with students. There are examples of each question-type with model paragraphs and opportunities for students to complete exam-style answers. Ideally this would last 2x1 hour lessons, but it can be reduced to one lesson.

Save hours with this full set of A Level revision notes on Henry VIII. Key people; key dates; key events; key knowledge. All you need to write essays and evaluate interpretations.

This resource was created to celebrate VE Day and is suitable for both primary and secondary school students. It can be used either as an assembly or a lesson or both. The first half of the presentation can be used as an assembly (approx 20 mins) or as an introduction to a lesson. It contains images; clips and explanations of the aftermath of World War 2 and why we celebrate VE day. If you are going to use it as a lesson you would present the introduction and use the rest of the powerpoint for an inferences and modeled evaluative writing task which is included in the second part of the presentation. The focus of the lesson is whether or not in light of the destruction caused in the Second World War we can really call it a ‘victory.’ The whole lesson would take approximately an hour to teach.

This assembly has been created for Holocaust Memorial Day. It starts by putting into perspective the sheer number of people murdered in the genocide by focusing on the figure 6,000,000 in real terms. It then considers how intolerance; racism and prejudice escalates and eventually can lead to genocide - testimonies of survivors are used to capture this. Have we learnt from the Holocaust? No - map of genocides around the world since the Holocaust. The assembly then moves onto the theme of resistance - what happens when people don’t speak out - clip of Marin Niemoller’s poem. The assembly end with the discussion of what can happen when people do act resist with a focus on Oskar Schindler - last 5 minutes of Schindle’s list included so that students can reflect on how many lives can be saved when people bravely resist brutality. Duration: 30 minutes, but can be adapted if you don’t have this much time. Suitable for KS2 - KS5

This is the first lesson in a mini scheme of learning which addresses KS2-3 transition in history, and is a follow up to a baseline assessment (also available) aimed at ensuring that students are equipped with the correct skills from the outset to successfully approach KS3 history. This lesson ensure that students can define history and understand its relevance. It considers historical events and enables students to write about the WHO; WHAT; WHEN; WHERE and HOW. The rest of the lessons are also available.

This NEA which looks at the causes of the Bolshevik Revolution was awarded full marks, which was confirmed by AQA. This can be used as an example of how to attain full marks, and would be especially useful for those schools using the NEA as part of the teacher assessed grades this year.

This lessons were created for AQA A Level history unit 1C, but can be used for any post 16 study of the Tudors. It is a two part lesson considering historical arguments regarding Thomas Wolsey. Part 1: An enquiry into whether Thomas Wolsey served himself or the king Part 2: A historiographical debate into whether or not Wolsey was responsible for his own downfall It provides students with the opportunities to study different historical interpretations and reach judgments in preparation for both essay writing and historical interpretation questions.

This is the SEVENTEENTH lesson for the EDEXCEL GCSE Super Power Relations and the Cold War which examines the consequences of the Cuban Missile Crisis. It contains various tasks and examination practice with modeled answers necessary for success at this level. Everything is included within the power point and no text book is needed.

This key stage 3 unit of work is based on the enquiry - Two wars or one with a 20 years ceasefire? It consists of 12 lessons and requires students to think about whether or not the First World War was ever concluded. It examines all second order concepts, but it is primarily based on being able to demonstrate cause and consequence. All lessons are fully resourced. This is the fifth lesson which examines the rise of Mussolini. Duration 1 hour

This resource is a 79 page workbook (space for answers included) which is aimed at helping students understand the assessment requirements for the new EDEXCEL Migrants in Britain breadth study. It contains: A course outline The EDEXCEL generic mark scheme for reference Instructions on how to answer each question type with explanations of the AOs and how to gain the marks for each A sample answer for each question-type with commentary on where the marks are gained Practice questions for each question type (8 for questions 1 and 3, and 4 for questions 2; 4 and 5/6) A glossary area where students can record key terminology with definitions to help maximise SPaG marks This can be used as a single document to keep all assessments together and it addresses the lack of sample questions available for the new option. It can also be used as evidence for predicted grades (or TAGs if that becomes necessary). Printing costs can be reduced by either sharing with students online, or by removing the pages for writing and asking students to write the answers in their books.

This lesson is part of a scheme of learning that was made for Year 9 on the Cold War. It is particularly useful for those who are not intending to study this at GCSE. This lesson is intended to make the students think through being put in difficult situations and having to make decisions fast. It requires high level thinking skills with a specific focus on the skill of evaluation. It covers the Cuban Revolution; Bay of Pigs and the Missile Crisis. This resource can also be used for GCSE units, and will take about 2 hours to teach.

This is a 22 slide power point which will take about 3 hours to complete. It focuses on the questions surrounding the dropping of the atomic bomb. It contains a range of activities; sources and video clips with an extended assessment task at the end. This answers the questions: How does an atomic bomb work What were the positives and negatives with regards to dropping the bomb Why did the USA drop it? I made this as part of a key stage 3 scheme of learning especially for students who are not continuing with history at GCSE so that they understand one of the most significant events of the twentieth century. This could also be used for the Superpower relations unit at GCSE.

This lesson was created to support lower prior attaining students grasp the concept of making inferences from sources. It teaches the skill through modeling and repetition. It was created to support learning to master the first question on paper 3 of the EDEXCEL GCSE History specification, but can be used for teaching inferences at any age and on any paper.

This is a second resource (first one Atomic Bomb) that I have made for a year 9 SOLbut can also be used for GCSE. It would take 2x1 hour lessons to deliver. The first hour is about the situation in 1945 in Europe and an introduction to ideologies, The students are required to demonstrate their understanding of communism and capitalism through matching statements and images to the correct ideologies. The second hour is a differentiated empathy game where the students take on the roles of characters in the USA and USSR and discuss their situation with each other filling in a grid as they go. This is fully resources. The resources are in the download.

Edexcel GCSE History. These lessons focus fully on examination practice, and complement the migration through time workbook (also available as a bundle), but can be used as a stand alone resource. There are about 4 to 5 lessons contained within the power point, each outlining examination technique/structure, model and answers and practice questions for the students. The power point contains 30 slides. Duration 4/5 hours plus homework.

This assembly was designed to demonstrate the significance of Bastille Day as a French holiday. It highlights the celebrations that take place in France every year on the 14th July, and links them to the storming of the Bastille and the importance of the French Revolution. This contains images; clips and explanations, and would take about 30 minutes to present, but some slides could be omitted if time is tight. It could also be used as an introduction to a lesson on the French Revolution.

This resource contains 3 quizzes and word searches on Year 7 topics. The students have to find the words by filling in the gaps using their historical knowledge, and then locate them on the grid. The resource contains 3 quizzes/word searches: The Norman Invasion The Black Death What is History There are also 3 differentiated searches for lower prior attaining students where the letter at the beginning of each word is highlighted in the grid so that this becomes more of a heads and tails activity. I have found using these useful revision/extension/remote learning resources.

One hundred questions in 60 minutes. This quiz can be done individually; in pairs or in groups depending on the size of the A Level class. It enables students to revise the content of the Year 12 course through competition, and is fun as an end of term activity. I often give prizes to the students who score the highest, although I have never had a 100% success yet!!! The questions are challenging and require 1 word/one sentence answers. Answers are included for self-assessment. This resource assesses and consolidates student knowledge while they are having fun.