Has devolution achieved its aims of constitutional modernisation? To examine the powers of devolved bodies. To assess the advantages and disadvantages of devolution. To consider the extent to which further devolution could take place in England. Outline: Starter Activity Key Words Teacher Talk and Key Questions Card Sort & Worksheet Textbook Reading Conclusion plenary This lesson references material from the following textbooks: UK Government and Politics for AS/A-level (Fifth Edition) - Editor Eric Magee Pearson Edexcel A level Politics (2019) - Jenkins, Tuck & Jefferies (Referred to as Pearson 2 in the PowerPoint) The lesson requires pages from this textbook, but similar information could be found elsewhere or in updated Politics textbooks.

Constitutional Reform since 1997: what difference has it made? To be able to consider why constitutional reforms take place. To explain what reforms have taken place since 1997. To make synoptic links between constitutional reform and previous learning. Outline: Starter Activity Tutor2U Video Teacher Talk Research Task Information Poster Activity This lesson references material from the following textbooks: Edexcel UK Government and Politics for AS/A Level Fifth Edition 2017 - Neil McNaughton UK Government and Politics for AS/A-level (Fifth Edition) - Editor Eric Magee Edexcel GCE Politics AS and A-level Student Book and eBook: (Edexcel GCE Politics 2017) - Pearson The lesson requires pages from this textbook, but similar information could be found elsewhere or in updated Politics textbooks.

If the UK is uncodified, what are the main sources of its Constitution? To be able to identify the main sources of the UK Constitution. To be able to examine the twin pillars of the UK Constitution. Outline: Starter Activity Textbook Reading Card sort & Worksheet Independent Research Task True/False Plenary This lesson references material from the following textbooks: Edexcel GCE Politics AS and A-level Student Book and eBook: (Edexcel GCE Politics 2017) - Referred to as Pearson 1 in the PowerPoint. The lessons requires pages from this textbook, but similar information could be found elsewhere or in updated Politics textbooks.

What makes up the UK Constitution? To be able to confidently use key words like codified, entrenched and unitary. To be able to understand the nature of the UK Constitution. To be able to use examples to support the 5 main sources of the UK Constitution. Outline: Starter Teacher talk Reading & Research Task Tutor2U Video True/False plenary This lesson references material from the following textbooks: Edexcel UK Government and Politics for AS/A Level Fifth Edition 2017 - Neil McNaughton The lessons requires pages from this textbook, but similar information could be found elsewhere or in updated Politics textbooks.

What is a Constitution and how has it developed over time? To understand what is meant by the term Constitution. To examine how the Constitution has changed over time. Outline: Textbooks referred to on the course Overview of spec etc. Key Terms & Starter Pirate Activity - Tutor2U Marketplace Activity & Grid Plenary Questions This lesson references material from the following textbooks: Edexcel UK Government and Politics for AS/A Level Fifth Edition 2017 - Neil McNaughton UK Government and Politics for AS/A-level (Fifth Edition) - Editor Eric Magee This lesson can be taught without these textbooks.

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Edexcel - Politics: UK Constitution. Key Words Activity Comprehensive list of key terms and phrases for the UK Constitution Unit. Students to use Pearson textbook to find the definitions of each key term. (Edexcel GCE Politics AS and A-level Student Book and eBook: (Edexcel GCE Politics 2017)