These revision cards are aimed to support the learning for the examination of lower and middle prior attainers who struggle to process the complexities of the Cold War at GCSE. The contain a comprehensive bank of cards which highlight the key features of Cold War events, and the importance of each event for the development of the Cold War as demanded by Edexcel. The cards are simple and to the point. They can be cut up and the students can test each other on the events and play games with the cards. Aimed at students aspiring to attain levels 4-6 in the examination. There are 72 cards in total which cover 36 key Cold War events.

This resource is a set of 5x1 hour lessons created for the American Dream A Level Unit. It is the 4th in a series of 5x5 lessons for the section on President Truman. This covers: The 1948 Presidential Election Espionage MacCarthyism and the Red Scare It contains a variety of activities/readings and examination practice.

This is the second in a series of 5 hour lesson packs for the AQA American Dream A Level Unit. It contains a power point which supports approximately 5 hours of learning and accompanying resources for the activities. It has 3 sections: Regional; ethnic and social divisions in the 1940s Truman’s foreign policy directly after World War 2 The Atomic bomb It contains source analysis; debates; evaluative writing and use of maps.

These lessons were created for A level history unit 1C on the AQA board, however are useful for any post 16 study of the Tudors. They give the students the opportunity to examine humanism and the Renaissance period, and continue with an in depth look into the dissolution of the monasteries with a focus on the findings in various monasteries around the country. Students have the opportunities to research and make judgments on various interpretations of history.

This is a 4/5 hours introductory lesson to President Johnson’s Great Society. It contains an extended power point, and the resources to complement the tasks. It gives the students the opportunity to use contemporary source material to research for their evaluative writing. The resource was created for the AQA American Dream unit, however can be used for any A Level course covering post war US history.

This power point contains about 5 hours worth of learning. It is the third group of 5x1 hour lessons for the A Level American Dream Depth Study. It focuses on Truman’s Post War Foreign Policy and the US economy in the immediate aftermath of the Second World War. It contains a power point and 5 resources for linked activities.

This lesson is suitable for an A Level Tudor unit of work. It uses both contemporary sources and interpretations, and is therefore suitable for all boards and all units. It fully resourced, and can be used with any examination board approved text book. It contains a range of varied activities and clips all designed to maximise performance at A Level. In this lesson students will learn about: The complexities of the succession after Edward VI, with reference to the claim of Lady Jane Grey Edward’s role in naming a successor The activities of Northumberland The causal factors of Mary’s succession and the execution of Northumberland and Lady Jane Grey The extent to which Jane Grey was a threat. Duration: 1 hour teaching plus 1 hour of activities (also optional documentary)

This power point contains pre-examination revision activities and presentation for Edexcel GCSE History Weimar and nazi Germany Key Topic 4. It is easy to teach; allows content and skills to be practised at the same time and is a useful revision tool for teachers’ to deliver in the lessons leading up to the examination. Duration: 2 hours approx

This power point contains pre-examination revision activities and presentation for Edexcel GCSE History Weimar and nazi Germany Key Topic 3. It is easy to teach; allows content and skills to be practised at the same time and is a useful revision tool for teachers’ to deliver in the lessons leading up to the examination. Duration: 2 hours approx

This power point contains pre-examination revision activities and presentation for Edexcel GCSE History Weimar and nazi Germany Key Topic 1. It is easy to teach; allows content and skills to be practised at the same time and is a useful revision tool for teachers’ to deliver in the lessons leading up to the examination. Duration: 2 hours approx

This resource investigates the foreign policy of JFK in Cuba and Vietnam. It was made for the AQA American Dream unit but could be used for any relevant A Level unit. It could also be used for higher attaining students covering Super Power relations at GCSE. It contains many clips; research work; class discussion and evaluation. It is fully resourced.

This lesson is suitable for any A Level Tudor unit of work. It uses both contemporary sources and interpretations, and is therefore suitable for all boards and all units. It fully resourced, and can be used with any examination board approved text book. It contains a range of varied activities and clips all designed to maximise performance at A Level. In this lesson students will learn about: The issues faced by Mary Tudor on her coronation as queen of England. Examine source material explaining 16th century attitudes towards gender Evaluate her marriage options and treaties, evaluating the issues she faced and the complexities of choosing between an English nobleman and a foreign prince Duration: 1 hour teaching plus a 50 minute documentary for homework.

This is the third lesson for the Elizabeth I section for the A level unit on the Mid Tudors and Elizabeth. It considers the extent to which the Puritans were a threat to the Religious Settlement and to what extent she was able to deal with them.’ The lesson is taught through using a range of activities and key terms necessary for success at A Level. Duration: 2 hours

These lessons are the TWENTIETH AND TWENTY FIRST LESSONS for Key Topic 1 - A Level Democracy and Dictatorships in Germany. They focus on the fall of the Weimar Republic and the political wrangling which resulted in Hitler becoming chancellor. All activities are contained within the power points. Duration: Approx 3 hours plus homework. Text book not essential but useful.

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 resource has been created for either key stage 2 students transitioning to secondary school, or key stage 1 students moving into middle school. It has a humanities theme and contains tasks; ice-breakers and games to help the students relax; build confidence and make relationships while they learn. It begins with an ice-breaker. The students then learn about chronology - a paper task in pairs, and then a challenge where they have to move around the room talking to each other. It end with a geography and RE game where again all of the new students can learn about each other. You will need about an hour to do all of the activities, however some can be cut out if time does not permit.

These A Level lessons focus on Elizabeth I and religion with specific attention to interpretations of history. They include 4 studies: Did Elizabeth find a middle way? Were the Catholics a threat? Were the Protestants a threat? To what extent was Mary Queen of Scots a threat. All resources are included within the power point. There are approximately 5x1 hour lessons in this resource. Suitable for all A level boards.

This resource contains 3 lessons addressing the issue of Civil Rights during the presidency of JFK and is fully resourced. They address issues such as the NAACP; Black Power and how these movements impacted on Kennedy’s Presidency. They have been created for AQA A level, but is suitable for any board and could also be used for GCSE civil rights.

This assembly is suitable for either Key Stage 2 or 3 students (maybe Key Stage 1). It is based on different traditions around the world at Christmas time. It contains 2 clips - one on Christmas traditions and a short one on the Nativity. It then goes on to discuss different traditions in selected countries. It would take about 20-30 minutes to deliver, and provides opportunities for students to think about their own traditions and what is important to the, I have included a ‘Christmas in 21 different languages’ wordsearch and quiz to accompany this if it was to be delivered as a lesson instead of an assembly.

This lesson is suitable for any A Level Tudor unit of work. It uses both contemporary sources and interpretations, and is therefore suitable for all boards and all units. It fully resourced, and can be used with any examination board approved text book. It contains a range of varied activities and clips all designed to maximise performance at A Level. In this lesson students will learn to: Evaluate Mary’s governance in relation to religion; foreign policy; the economy and social unrest. The legacy of Mary Tudor. This lesson involves group work and cooperation. Duration: 1 hour plus a considerable amount of home learning.