Appeasement lesson for KS3. Looks at the sequence of events & arguments for and against appeasement. GCSE style extended writing task. Differentiated for higher and lower ability - 2 different starter options, one includes a source analysis, linking to GCSE ‘how useful question’. All resources included and instructions on notes section of powerpoint.

A lesson for KS3 students but could also be used at KS4. It looks at the effects of WWI, the terms of the Treaty of Versailles, the big 3 and how this led to WWII. Clear differentiated learning outcomes that link well to tasks. Challenge and super challenges included to stretch and challenge. The powerpoint is differentiated - there are 2 different starter options, one for higher ability and one for lower ability. Extended writing optional activity also included with writing frame, linked to GCSE expectations. 2 plenary options. All resources within/at the end of powerpoint. Instructions added to notes to help. Please leave a review!

An extensive glossary that covers the whole Edexcel course. Based on specification & Pearson/Hodder textbooks.

Students use at the end of the course for revision or as they learn for consolidation. For each key term/person they give short/specific facts/explanation. Works like a glossary that they complete. Can be used for testing, parents can use to test also. Could be used for homework - 10 per week. Designed specifically to meet the expectations of the Edexcel course, produced based on specification and Pearson textbook.

Revision resource for students studying Edexcel Paper 2 Henry VIII and his ministers. A summary of each key topic including key words, dates and events based on Pearson textbook.

A nice/engaging introduction lesson OR revision lesson for students studying Edexcel Paper 2 Henry VIII & his ministers. Students are given a character card (key individual from the course) they then use their worksheet which includes facts about all of the key people to identify which fact relates to their character after reading the character card. They then use the card to add an extra fact about the character, then move around the classroom to get a completed sheet. They should then be able to write the story of the course, showing how the individuals link together. Also includes link to a KAHOOT or similar multiple choice powerpoint quiz without technology. Writing frame/sentence starters provided for differentiation. Outcomes are: Identify individuals from the course Give facts/details about individuals from the course Make and explain links between individuals from the course Evaluate the importance of individuals from the course

Revision activity/homework for students studying GCSE History - Medicine. Designed specifically for the Edexcel specification. For each period students are guided/advised to create a revision flash card on for each question.

Lesson designed for students studying Edexcel GCSE Paper 2 Superpowers and the Cold War. Lesson is ocused on the Iron Curtain speech and the Novikov and Long Telegrams. Starter activity included which recaps previous learning on Cold War conferences. Resources included. Students analyse the Iron curtain speech, Long & Novikov telegrams through accessible/differentiated prompts. Caters for middle/lower ability & challenge tasks for higher ability. Links to exam technique as students consider consequences of these. Nice engaging plenary task where students consolidate learning.

Lesson for students studying Edexcel Superpowers and the Cold War 9-1 on Conferences of the Grand Alliance. Focus on when, where, who was involved, agreements/disagreements. Useful due to fact that information about each conference is condensed into 3 student friendly sheets. Focus on students reading and deciding whether each decision was an agreement/disagreement. Great for teachers under time pressure trying to get through vast amounts of content, designed to deal with this issue. Focus on chronology of events and consequences of events to link to Paper 2 exam skills. Resources at the end of the powerpoint for printing.

Series of 6 homeworks used with students studying Edexcel GCSE 9-1 Paper 2 Superpowers and the Cold War - to be used alongside the Pearson textbook. Knowledge questions could be used in lessons as cover. I used it for consolidation of knowledge learnt in lesson.

Introduction lesson for students studying the Cold War - specifically designed for students studying Edexcel Paper 2 9-1 Superpowers & the Cold War. Lesson introducing them to the concept of a ‘Cold War’ and the differences between Captalism and Communism.

Edexcel Medicine Black Death lesson Starter - Exam question - Explain one similarity (4 marks) based on previous learning - advice, sentence starters, student friendly mark scheme and model answer provided. Black Death running powerpoint animation - students watch and answer question (resource at end of powerpoint) Students then colour code resource 2, to show ideas about cause of Black Death, preventions and treatments used. Higher level linking activity included. Self reflection throughout lesson 2 different plenary choices.

KS4 Edexcel medicine. Focuses on Medieval prevention and treatments + differences between the two. Useful focus on knowledge and key words. Colour activity that includes detailed knowledge for students taken from Pearson textbook, put into student friendly activity. Challenge tasks for higher ability.

Introduction lesson for students studying Edexcel (could be tweaked for other exam boards) medicine in Britain. Engaging starter activity with higher level challenge questions. Focus on chronology and key concepts crucial to this course - chronology differences between ideas about the cause of disease/prevention/treatment, continuity & change and factors affecting change. Overview of medicine from the Medieval-Modern period. Students create a timeline and use a card sort to get an overview of key medical developments in each period. They then sort the information to show whether the development is linked to ‘ideas’ ‘preventions’ or ‘treatments’. The work sheet called ‘continuity and change sheet’ allows students to track continuity/change in medicine and introduces them to the idea of factors affecting change. They use the information from the card sort to complete this independently. Progress check questions included in the powerpoint presentation. 2 different options for plenary.

Knowledge harvest/research sheet for KS4 students studying Medicine - could be used for all exam boards however it was specificially created for students studying Edexcel. Useful as an introduction to the Paper 1 course or as an independent research task for homework or a cover lesson. Use alongside Pearson/Hodder textbook.

Lesson and resources for a higher ability KS3 History group looking at the events of, chronology of Stamford Bridge. Also focuses on key skill of causation and why Harold Godwinson won the battle. 2 different engaging starter options included Clear differentiated learning outcomes Engaging informative/appropriate BBC clip (linked well to Edexcel spec on Anglo-Saxon & Norman England unit) Video clip questions included to keep students focused and engaged chronology sorting task Final written task that is focused on GCSE skills of analysis 3 different engaging plenary options

Differentiated lesson resources suitable for lower ability KS3 looking at events of Stamford Bridge, focused on key skills for lower ability including memory for learning and literacy.