Lesson introducing the unit on John Major. The lesson starts with a source from Major - pupils explore the content and validity of the source. Using the Oxford textbook pupils list the reasons for Thatcher’s resignation (on the PowerPoint also) and rank in terms of significance. A video explores her resignation, encouraging students to think about the position of the Conservative Party by 1990. Using the Oxford textbook students annotate characteristics of John Major exploring why he would be an ideal choice for the Conservatives. The plenary is a video of Major discussing Thatcher’s legacy leading to students explaining why he was the ideal candidate to lead the Conservative Party in 1990.
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