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.

First lesson of the foreign policy topic. Lesson begins by recapping on the last topic and making links between the crises in Manchuria/Abyssinia and Hitler’s aims. There is a revision task homework here if needed. Pupils are then introduced to Hitler’s 3 main aims in foreign policy and what this will include. Class are encouraged to think about how each of these aims will increase tensions/ bring a war closer. They then complete some map work to show the extent of Hitler’s aims (this can be linked to previous knowledge and maps on the terms of the ToV. Lesson finishes with a comprehension task which examines Hitler’s first actions - the issue of Germany and disarmament. Map is printable from the ppt and can be adapted easily. Lesson makes use of the old GCSE AQA textbook - AQA GCSE History B International Relations: Conflict and Peace in the 20th Century

2-3 lessons looking at the reasons for the Abyssinian Crisis, the events and the consequences. Begins by linking to the Manchurian Crisis and the LoN actions there. There is a video clip followed by information and a cartoon task, After looking at the events, pupil slook in more detail at the sanctions used by the LoN and the consequences of their actions. Understanding is then assessed/consolidated by a ‘write an account’ question and/or a source-based focus related to the Crisis. Lesson finishes by looking at the effect of the Abyssinian Crisis on the LoN and its future. Information sheets are attached as seperate ppt. Source is printable from PPt. Lesson makes use of the new Oxford AQA Conflict and Tension textbook (green cover)

Couple of lessons looking at the reasons for the Manchurian Crisis, the events and the consequences. Begins by linking to the Depression of last lesson and recaps on the possible actions the LoN can take, After looking at the events, pupils analyse sources (commonly used by AQA) related to the Crisis and then complete a revision quiz to check their understanding. There is also included an example exam question looking at the ‘how do you know?’ question type. Revision quiz is attached and sources are printable from PPt. 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 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)

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 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 recaps the peace-keeping powers of the League of Nations before looking more at the strengths and weaknesses of the League. This is supported by an exam-style source question. Pupils then look at the work of the LON special commissions, both successes and failures. This is consolidated by their completion of a quiz (attached). Lesson makes use of the new Oxford AQA Conflict and Tension textbook (green cover)

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!

A cartoon strip I created to help the pupils understand the story of Pasteur’s discovery of the Chicken Cholera vaccine. Text is already in the cartoon strip, making this a quick, effective task. To make more challenging, with some classes I remove some of the text but have found with the pace of the new GCSE (!) that this is a good, quick way to get the story across.

Lesson following on from looking at the British Empire. Introduces the concept of slavery - the reasons behind it and looks at the Triangular Slave Trade. Class are encouraged to think a lot for themselves about what a slave IS, why it was “NEEDED” and also who benefitted from the trade and why. There is a printable blank version of the slave triangle map at the end of the ppt for pupils to work on (I usually print as a slide and get them to stick it in) - Note: on print preview of this slide it appears as though the map has lots of shapes on it (can’t seem to fix this!) These don’t show up when printed.

Revision lesson looking at the Backstairs Intrigue which helped get Hitler into power. My year 13s (and current 12s) have found this topic difficult so I produced this lesson to go over the key players and to try and clarify. Lesson can be taught as a ‘lecture’ going over the major stages (Muller - Hitler) 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!! Covers: Muller Bruning Von Papen Schleicher Explains the behind the scenes ‘intrigue’ throughout. Notes are printable straight from the ppt and I’ve tried to present and write them in a student friendly style!

Created for the new AQA GCSE: Lessons pick up after the Battle of Hastings recapping on William’s actions after the Battle. Pupils then look at the motte and bailey castle, strengths and weaknesses and the reasons for the Normans building them. There is some focus on the ‘explain the importance question’, based around castles and then some work looking at Pickering Castle (this wasn’t our focus this year so I just used it as a good example for the pupils). 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

Created for the new AQA GCSE: Lessons begin by looking at William’s early efforts to establish his authority before focussing on his different approaches to the many rebellions he faced. There is a focus on Harrying of the North, based around exam-style questions (lessons include 2 example answers for the ‘how convincing’ and the ‘explain the importance’ questions). Homework looks at the later rebelllions so pupils have a range of examples covering William’s treatment of rebels. Lesson is presented in an easy-to-use style and Powerpoint is self-explanatory. For the early rebellions I gave the class a photocopy of page 22-3 of the textbook but this isn’t a ‘must’. ‘Slides’ referred to on Harrying of the North are printable from the end of the PPT. Textbook references: INVASION, PLAGUE AND MURDER - Oxford Hodder: Norman England 1066-c.1100 by Helena Clarke

Group of lessons covering the wartime economy of Nazi Germany, focussing on the work of Speer and the use of forced labour. Lessons begin with a recap of the impact of the war on the different areas of German society - my class had done this work for themselves in the previous lesson so this was just a recap = can also be used as notes to be provided to pupils if time is short! Lessons then focus on the wartime economy, first before the time of Speer and learn how the economy was not prepared for a long-term war (links to previous economic unit). There is a video link to use as an introduction to Speer (can be set as a homework depending on lesson time) and then lesson looks at the work of Speer in more detail, also asking pupils to assess the role of Hitler in the economy’s failings. The work on Speer is complemented by source work on the value of a source. This then continues to look at the impact of bombing on the economy. Final task focusses on the forced labour and gets pupils to look at the issue from a Nazi perspective before asking them to complete a role play - this is then compared with the real events which the pupils were not made aware of until this point. Lesson is presented in an easy-to-use style and Powerpoint is self-explanatory and information sheet is attached References and questions relate to: Oxford AQA History: Democracy and Nazism: Germany 1918-1945

Created for the new AQA GCSE: Lessons recap on William’s attempts to keep control of England before focussing on the feudal system. Similarities and differences between the Norman system and the Anglo-Saxon are identified and pupils learn how William and the Normans used the feudal system to increase control. Homework and lesson 2 focus on the Norman use of military service and their systems of government (there is again some focus on similarities and differences). Key terms of primogeniture and feudal incidents are also covered. Lessons conclude with a ‘How convincing is this interpretation?’ question either for discussion or class to attempt. 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

2 lessons looking at why the USA got involved in the war and how they ended it by dropping the Atomic bombs on Japan. Lessons begin by looking at the attack on Pearl Harbour, introduced with a video clip to get pupils involved before looking in more depth at the reasons for, and the consequences of, this attack. Pupils will then begin to understand why Japan was proving a difficult enemy for the USA to defeat (again supported by a clip) and look at different reasons for the dropping of the atomic bombs. I usually use these two lessons as an assessment as there is an extended writing task at the end of the PPT which gets the pupils to argue both sides of an debate and use sources to support their views, This can also be done as a class debate, depending on the class! Lesson also includes homework task. Lesson is presented in an easy-to-use style and Powerpoint is self-explanatory. Makes use of the Technology, War and Identities Textbook (First Edition) but is easily adaptable for the newer version

Lesson(s) begin by looking at the impact of Chadwick’s work on public health in Britain and look at the Cholera epidemics of the 1800s. This buids in to examine the impact of the work of John Snow (video and individual work) and students learn why this still didn’t result in widespread improvement in public health. Lesson then looks at the impact of the ‘Great Stink’ and (via video and textbook) the work of Joseph Bazalgette during the ‘Great Clean up’. Concludes by introducing the Second Public Health Act of 1875. 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 AQA Medicine and Health Through Time: An SHP Development Study (SHPS)