Modified for Home learning - this was the first lesson my students attempted once schools were closed in March 2020. Created for the AQA GCSE: Lessons pick up from King Harold’s reaction to the Norman invasion. Examines the problems Harold’s army were faced with after Stamford Bridge and looks at the make-up of the Saxon and Norman armies. Pupils look at the battlefield and advantages of being at the top of Senlac Hill. Lesson uses video clips to cover the events of the battle itself (these can be replaced with other videos or written sources if necessary) and the textbook to look at tactics, events of the battle and the turning points. Lesson is presented in an easy-to-use style and Powerpoint is self-explanatory. Textbook references: INVASION, PLAGUE AND MURDER - Oxford Hodder: Norman England 1066-c.1100 by Helena Clarke Video clips:1066: A Year to Conquer England

A lesson for year 8 or 9 introducing the struggle for women’s rights, focussing on the Suffragette actions before World War One, the choice women had as war was declared and the effect of World War One on changing attitudes.The Lesson includes two examples of source analysis - these also offer the opportunity for comparison - beginning to introduce skills needed for GCSE. Powerpoint is presented in an easy-to-follow style and is self-explanatory - sources are at the end of the presentation, ready to print. Page references are for the Technology, War and Identities textbook (Second Edition) but can be easily adapted for any resource you might have. I HOPE THIS IS USEFUL TO YOU. PLEASE LEAVE FEEDBACK OF SOME SORT, EVEN IF IT IS ONLY ONE LINE (!) AS I HAVE FOUND REVIEWS AND FEEDBACK HARD TO COME BY SO FAR!!

Fourth lesson of the Anglo-Norman Conquest GCSE AQA course - Shaping the Nation. Lesson builds on knowledge of the main contenders to the throne, explains why there were different interpretations of the succession from the Normans and the English and moves on to study King Harold’s preparations for invasion: gathering a navy and an army and fending off initial attacks from his brother Tostig. End of lesson asks pupils to place Godwinson’s troops in light of the pending invasions, demonstrating the difficult nature of his position. Lesson also includes segments of the Bayeux Tapestry for reference - helping build source analysis skills. Lesson is presented in an easy-to-use style and Powerpoint is self-explanatory. Map sheet can be printed straight from Powerpoint - last slide. Textbook reference is for Norman England 1066-c.1100 by Helena Clarke

Bundle of lessons for the new GCSE specification: Conflict and Tension. Lessons begin by looking at the state of the major countries at the end of World War One. This is then used to explain the differing viewpoints and rationales of the ‘Big 3’ at the the Versailles Conference. Students create a ‘Revenge-o-meter’ in order to understand clearly how the views of the 3 differ. In the second lesson the class begin to look at the potential problems involved with trying to reach a compromise. Lesson 3 looks at the terms of the treaty, linking these to a mnemonic to aid revision. There is also source work at the end of the PPT, using a commonly used exam source. This is recapped in lesson 4 which then uses 4 sources where pupils interpret cartoons to judge how each country felt about the resulting treaty. This is then consolidated using textbook work. Lesson 5 finishes the theme by examining how pleased each of the Big 3 were with the treaty before looking at how other losing countries were treated after the war. Students are encouraged to make comparisons between this treatment and the treatment of Germany. Finally the lesson uses information about Poland, textbook work and a source to look at possible future problems for the Allies, created by Versailles. All lessons have printout versions of worksheets at the end of the presentation. Lesson 1 makes use of the Modern World History for AQA: Core Students Book New Edition (AQA Modern World History 2009) - if not available this can be replaced by other source/video material. Lessons also use the new Oxford AQA Conflict and Tension textbook (green cover)

Second and third lessons of the Anglo-Norman Conquest GCSE AQA course - Shaping the Nation. Lesson covers the events leading up to the crisis of 1066, including covering the influence of the Vikings and the Normans in England and the conflict between the Godwins and King Edward the Confessor. Second part looks at the strengths and weaknesses of the 4 claimants to the throne. Lesson is presented in an easy-to-use style and Powerpoint is self-explanatory. Textbook reference is for Norman England 1066-c.1100 by Helena Clarke Video reference is for BBC Historyonics Hastings episode. This is only to consolidate learning and lesson works fine without the video if school doesn’t have access.

Lesson bridges the gap between the Weimar part of the course and the Nazi Germany. Begins by looking back at the ‘Golden Age’ of culture and then contrasts this with the effect of the Great Depression. Includes a revision quiz to set as homework before moving on to examining why people vote for extreme parties - then focusses on how the Nazis exploited the situation in Germany created by the Great Depression. Includes source work - examining the impact of Nazi propaganda and also making links between election figures and unemployment levels. Lesson is presented in an easy-to-use style and Powerpoint is self-explanatory. References and questions relate to the old Oxford AQA GCSE History B textbook ‘Twentieth Century Depth Studies’.

Block of 4 Year 12 lessons looking at the effect of the Depression on Germany; the attempts of Bruning to solve the problems and the increasing appeal of the Nazis. Studies the ‘strands’ of their ideology which made them more successful than the Communists in the early 1930s. Includes information, tasks and consolidation slides once tasks are complete. Lesson is presented in an easy-to-use style and Powerpoint is self-explanatory. References and questions relate to Oxford AQA History: Democracy and Nazism: Germany 1918-1945

3 lessons which look at how the Nazis consolidated their power after the Enabling Act of March 1933. Follows the theme of Hitler’s to-do list examining how the Nazis established political dominance over Germany; dealt with radicals within their own party and addressed the problem of Hindenburg and the armed forces. Includes information, tasks and consolidation slides once tasks are complete. Also includes some source work - addressing the value of the sources. Lesson is presented in an easy-to-use style and Powerpoint is self-explanatory. References and questions relate to Oxford AQA History: Democracy and Nazism: Germany 1918-1945

Created for the new AQA GCSE: Lessons pick up from King Harold’s reaction to the Norman invasion. Examines the problems Harold’s army were faced with after Stamford Bridge and looks at the make-up of the Saxon and Norman armies. Pupils look at the battlefield and advantages of being at the top of Senlac Hill. Lesson uses video clips to cover the events of the battle itself (these can be replaced with other videos or written sources if necessary) and the textbook to look at tactics, events of the battle and the turning points. The second lesson also includes information on the aftermath of the battle and begins to look at the type of ruler William began to be - includes source analysis Lesson is presented in an easy-to-use style and Powerpoint is self-explanatory. Textbook references: INVASION, PLAGUE AND MURDER - Oxford Hodder: Norman England 1066-c.1100 by Helena Clarke Video clips:1066: A Year to Conquer England

Lesson begins by linking to previous knowledge of Dunkirk before moving on to look at the threat to Britain. Pupils learn via video and subsequent teacher consolidation/class discussion the basics of Operation Sealion and the attempts made by Britain to defend itself. Class then watch a second clip which looks at the events of the Battle of Britain itself. They need to focus on the events but also the reasons why Britain was able to win/Germany lost. This is then consolidated with a written task on the PPt and then further via a cardsort/shading exercise (which I often set for homework) PPt and cardsort/shading task are included and the links to the videos are embedded. (First clip only needs to be watched for around 10 minutes). I have updated the link to the second clip with a new version as the old video was removed from Youtube. If this happens again, the clip is from World War II in colour, Episode 3

Lesson looks at the ‘miracle’ of Dunkirk using video clips, comprehension and source analysis. Begins with a chronology starter intended to get class settled and show them the incredible speed with which the Germans were able to conquer mainland Europe. This is followed by a video and PPT explanation of the key points of Dunkirk, reinforced with a clip from the recent film. Comprehension task makes use of Modern World History for AQA: Core Students Book New Edition (AQA Modern World History 2009) - if not available this can be replaced by other source/video material. (task can also be replaced with another similar). Next part of lesson (can be made into 2 lessons if needed) looks at different interpretations of the evacuation firstly picture sources and then videos- one from a contemporary newsreel and another from the film Atonement. Class then need to analyse why the viewpoints are different. Lesson/s finish with newspaper headlines from different viewpoints and ideas for possible homeworks.

Lessons cover Hitler and the Nazis’ consolidation of power after Hitler was made chancellor. First lesson begins with a recap of the sequence of event which led to Hitler being made Chancellor before outlining his problem - he needs to win the upcoming election. Video clip from the Rise of Evil (hyperlink in PPT) is then supported by textbook work looking at the events and motives behind the fire. Pupils then learn how this enabled the Nazis to crush the communists with Emergency Powers before moving on to the results of the March 33 election. Second lesson picks up on the election, starting with source analysis before explaining why the Nazis still don’t have things as they would like. Information and video clip then cover the Enabling Act before pupils then have to complete a written consolidation task. This could be changed into a GCSE style ‘write an account question’. I tend to print out the following slide which shows how the Nazis quickly addressed threats as it is an easy-to-read flow chart. This then introduces Hitler’s next problem - the SA Lesson is presented in an easy-to-use style and Powerpoint is self-explanatory. Referred to Enabling Act sheet can be printed from end of powerpoint. Lesson uses the the old AQA GCSE History B Twentieth Century Depth Studies (Aqa Gcse History B Unit 2) but this can be adapted if book not accessible.

2-3 lessons looking at the Peasants’ Revolt. Lesson begins by introducing the causes for the Revolt, looking at why the peasants were angry. Pupils then watch a video - (link in PPT) to tell the story of the revolt. This recaps the causes and moves on to the events and the conclusion. The lessons then include a mix of textbook work and source analysis to look at the events of the Revolt, the end of Wat Tyler and differing views on the events. This includes some work around bias and interpretation. Lesson finishes with a poster task which consolidates learning. Lesson makes use of Oxford Invasion Plague and Murder textbook. Worksheet is printable from the end of the ppt, as are the sources.

Group of 4-5 lessons covering the early part of the Radicalisation section of the new A-Level course. Lessons begin by explaining that for many Germans, life was acceptable, as long as they towed the line. Then explains who was not ‘welcome’ before examining the 3 stages of the Nazi regime. Pupils then go back to the early days of the Nazis and study the 25-point programme and the ideas included in Mein Kampf. Pupils study the themes of Social Darwinism, Volksgemeinschaft and Lebensraum before examining the effects of these policies on the ‘undesirables’, with a focus and task on the euthanasia policies of the Nazis. Includes information, tasks and extra information sheets - the textbooks used are referenced within the PPT… Lesson is presented in an easy-to-use style and Powerpoint is self-explanatory. References and questions relate to: AQA AS History Anti-Semitism, Hitler and the German People, 1919-1945 Access to History: Anti-Semitism and the Holocaust Second Edition: Alan Farmer Oxford AQA History: Democracy and Nazism: Germany 1918-1945

Lesson picks up from the Treaty of Versailles with exam-style question before looking at the formation of the League of Nations. This covers membership (including source work), structure and powers of the League of Nations. Lesson has printout versions of sources at the end of the presentation. Lesson makes use of the new Oxford AQA Conflict and Tension textbook (green cover)

Revision lesson looking at the work Stresemann did to repair Germany’s reputation, enabling him to pursue revisions of the ToV. Lesson covers Rapallo (before Stresemann) up to the Kellogg-Briand Pact and the end of Allied occupation. Lesson can be taught as a ‘lecture’ going over the key points or can be used as notes for something more interactive. At this point, my class just want me to do the work so this lesson worked fine for that!! Notes are printable straight from the ppt and I’ve tried to present and write them in a student friendly style!

Lesson beings with some consolidation work on the Special Commissions before looking at the early actions (1920s) of the League of Nations via timeline work. There is then a focus on an exam-style utility question with homework task - there is also a sheet attached to help pupils begin to organise their ideas and get used to this style of question. This can be adapted for any type of source. Source help sheet is attached and timeline sheet can be printed from ppt. Lesson makes use of the new Oxford AQA Conflict and Tension textbook (green cover)

Lesson looks at the 12 mark utility question for the new GCSE - goes over the things pupils need to be looking at in a utility question before focussing on analysing two sources - one written, one an image. Both have been used by AQA on their spec materials and the image is a commonly-used one in exams, focussing on the Treaty of Versailles. I usually build in some pupil work around the sources beforehand but have also used this as a group task for analysing sources. Within the lesson there are example sentences, annotations of sources and example answers. Can also be used as a revision lesson.

Lesson covering the peace treaties which were agreed outside of the League of Nations, including Locarno and Kellogg-Briand. Lesson includes 4 tasks - I usually put these up on the board and explain them and then leave the class to complete the tasks at their own pace - a welcome change for them from the previous teacher-led lessons looking at exam technique. Lesson makes use of the new Oxford AQA Conflict and Tension textbook (green cover)

2 part lessonwhich begins with an exam-style consolidation task, focussing on the early years of the LoN - this is basically looking at what the pupils have learned so far. 2nd part of the lesson is a comprehension exercise, examining the impact of the Great Depression on the League of Nations. There is also a revision quiz attached with the lesson which I use as a homework. Lesson makes use of the new Oxford AQA Conflict and Tension textbook (green cover