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 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

Lesson which works for all abilities of year 9 pupils - looks at the Schlieffen Plan, giving the students an understanding of WHY the plan was needed, WHAT the plan was and WHY it failed. Uses a mixture of paired work, video clips and textbook work to achieve the following objectives: To understand why Britain became involved in WW1 To be able to describe the Schlieffen Plan and how and why the plan failed. Lesson finishes with an introduction to trench warfare which can then be focussed on in the following lesson. Lesson makes use of Aaron Wilkes: Technology, War and Identities (Folens)but this can be easily changed to suit resources available.

Lesson picks up from looking at Hippocrates and studies the work and impact of Galen via textbook exercises and a video clip (link in ppt). Class are then introduced to the medical ‘treatments’ available in the Middle Ages, including barber surgeons and ‘doctors’ before completing a research task (can be used for computer lesson/task or homework) on the methods used by doctors in Medieval times. Lesson is presented in an easy-to-use style and Powerpoint is self-explanatory. Slides can be printed for revision (I often get pupils to stick them into their books) Lesson makes use of Schools History Project Syllabuses - Medicine Through Time: Amazon.co.uk: Christopher Culpin, Joe Scott

Lesson begins by examining the popularity of the Kaiser at the outbreak of WW1 and then focusses on the concept of war-weariness and how this affected Germany and the Kaiser’s position. Includes some source work and comprehension and introduces the events of the Kaiser being removed from power. Lesson is presented in an easy-to-use style and Powerpoint is self-explanatory. Sheet referenced on slide 10 is a photocopy of page 13 from the textbook. References and questions relate to new Oxford Germany 1890-1945 GCSE textbook (as shown in cover image). PLEASE CHECK OUT MY SHOP AS I HAVE A NUMBER OF GCSE AND A-LEVEL LESSONS INCLUDING A SET OF 3 LESSONS FOR THE NEW GCSE HISTORICAL ENVIRONMENT 2020 - BATTLE OF HASTINGS

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

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)

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 delivered to Year 11 during Lockdown #3 2021. Can be delivered or set as an assignment (I added audio guide over the top which I have removed for this!) Looks at lesson 2 of the Conflict and Tension course with focus on the aims of the Big 3 at Versailles. Students place the aims of the Big 3 on the ‘Revengeometer’ then analyse the conflict in aims between the 3 before beginning to look at the meeting at Versailles in 1919. Makes use of the Oxford Green-cover Conflict and Tension book.

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!!

Lesson looking at the German expectations for the Treaty of Versailles, and the eventual terms. I always set this lesson to do at home but it can be easily adapted to be taught instead. Lesson picks up from Lesson 6, looking at how (and why) the Germans expected to be treated, supported by video clips. There is then some info surrounding events in Germany and the eventual terms of the Treaty. Pupils then complete a number of tasks on the ppt to consolidate knowledge, looking both at the terms and whether Germany was justified in being appalled at the Treaty. Info slides are printable from ppt and the lesson makes use of the Oxford AQA History for A Level: Democracy and Nazism: Germany 1918-1945 textbook.

Example Question and full answer for the Historical Environment 2019 Pevensey Castle topic. I have used this resource with my classes this week in order to give them an idea of how to structure an answer and how to link it to the historical environment.

Revision lesson I have delivered to students this year (2023). Have focussed on how to approach and answer the ‘how convincing’ exam question, using examples for both written and image-based sources/interpretations. Before approaching the exam questions, there is revision on that particular area - This powerpoint covers: The succession crisis + focus on a written source Rebellions and the Harrying of the North + focus on both an image and a written source + example answer Life in a Norman village + focus on a written source. This worked really well with my mixed ability class and they came up with some really good answers and seemed to really get it (fingers crossed!)

Revision lesson I have delivered to students this year (2023). Have focussed on how to approach and answer the ‘what was important about’ exam question. Before approaching the exam questions, there is revision on that particular area This powerpoint covers: The Norman legal system Norman castles + example answer Norman reforms of the Church + example para This worked really well with my mixed ability class and they came up with some really good answers and seemed to really get it (fingers crossed!)

Revision lesson I have delivered to students this year (2023). Have focussed on how to approach and answer the ‘write an account’ exam question. The lesson is focussed around the exam question but I have included a lot of content around each question This powerpoint covers: Norman Landholding Life in a Norman village Life in a Norman town + example answer. This worked really well with my mixed ability class and they came up with some really good answers and seemed to really get it (fingers crossed!)

Second(can be made into 2) lesson of this topic, looking at the early actions Hitler took in his foreign policy. After a quick recap on Hitler’s aims, the lesson is presented as a series of tasks (6 in total) which look at Hitler’s actions from leaving the League of Nations, through to the remilitarisation of the Rhineland. I use this lesson as an independent one for pupils - they are informed of the tasks and then have a set amount of time to complete each one before a new one is put onto the board. There are also consolidation information slides and a video link to aid understanding. This lesson could also be printed out and set as a project for pupils to complete as each task leads into the next. Sheet for task 4 is attached Lesson makes use of the old GCSE AQA textbook - AQA GCSE History B International Relations: Conflict and Peace in the 20th Century. However, if this is not accessible, tasks can be adapted to fit other textbooks.

Lesson follows from the introduction to Germany by going over how Germany was run (recap works as its own exercise if you haven’t got my introduction lesson!) Class then see a short comparison of Germany under Wilhelm I before being introduced to his son, Wilhelm II. There is some source work to introduce the character of Wilhelm II, using the attached sheet before pupils have a look at an exam-style question for the first time on this topic (included in PPT). Lesson is presented in an easy-to-use style and Powerpoint is self-explanatory. Worksheet with Kaiser sources is attached. References and questions relate to new Oxford Germany 1890-1945 GCSE textbook.

2 Lessons looking at how the Nazis kept control of the the country via terror and control of the law courts. 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

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.