KS4 Edexcel The American West, c1835-1895 lesson on the Rivalry between Ranchers and Homesteaders. Key Topic 2.2 Lesson Includes Information, Colour Code, Questions on the Key Topic and an Exam Question.

KS4 Edexcel The American West, c1835-1895 lesson on the Problems of Law and Order. Key Topic 2.1 Lesson Objectives To recap prior knowledge and work on lawlessness. To understand causes of lawlessness. To analyse how lawless was the west. Requires ‘Hodder GCSE History for Edexcel, The American West’ textbook for some resourcing (worksheet and task included, but the information is in the textbook).

A KS4 lesson aimed at helping students to answer the first question on Paper 1, Section A for Edexcel. This is the Historical Environment section, and this is on: The British Sector of the Western Front, 1914-1918: injuries, treatments and the trenches. Learning objectives: All – Will know what an answer needs to include to get full marks on the ‘describe’ questions. Most – Will be able to put into practice knowledge of answering these questions. Some – Will be able to use this knowledge to get full marks on future questions.

KS4 lesson on How did Hitler become Chancellor of Germany in 1933? Also suitable for KS3. Lesson Objective: To examine the factors that led to Hitler becoming Chancellor. To examine the roles of Hindenburg & Von Papen. Lesson Includes; Key words and definitions Starter/Hook image Diagram from BBC Bitesize about the Nazi Party plus questions Information about key people and comprehension questions Video clip and question Timeline and graph with scale

KS3/KS4 lesson on the Munich Putsch, lesson title; To what extent were the early years of the Nazi Party a success? Learning Objectives To be able to identify key events in the beginning years of the Nazi Party. To be able to explain why the Putsch was both a success and a failure for the Nazi’s. To be able to assess the impact of the Munich Putsch on the development of the Nazi Party. Lesson Activities Key words and definitions Hook with challenge Information with comprehension questions and challenge A look at political parties on the left and right in Weimar Germany Clip and questions Information Sheet PDF of two textbook pages, taken from ‘Modern World History’ (Heinemann, by David Ferriby & Jim McCabe)

KS3 lesson on Victorian Britain - Industrial Revolution Lesson Objectives: To be able to describe key aspects of Victorian society. To be able to examine how Victorian society changed for different people. Includes; Key words and definitions Video clip - with link - and questions Information and activity Activity (information and grid) on Class System in Victorian Britain Interpretations on Victorian Britain and task Plenary

KS3 period looking at an introduction to the Victorian Period - with a focus on the Industrial Revolution. Lesson Objectives: To be able to understand different ways the Victorian period has been presented. To be able to explain why the Victorian period has been presented differently. Includes Key words and definitions Starter Images, prompts and guidance Sources on the Victorian Period (Images, Reports, Written and Video Clip - link included) Source Table Plenary

KS4 Cold War lesson looking at the Prague Spring. Lesson Objectives: To be able to outline the key development of the Prague Spring. To be able to explain the aims and reforms that were introduced. To be able to assess the impact of and reaction to these reforms. Includes: Key words & definitions Starter and map Background information and relevant contextual knowledge Information sheets on Prague Spring & Soviet Response Colour code task and extension activity Homework GCSE Exam Question - Explain the importance of… (Edexcel 8 marker)

KS4 lesson on the Cuban Missile Crisis. Lesson Objectives: To be able to describe the events of the Cuban Missile Crisis. To explain how the crisis developed. To assess the reasons for the escalation of the crisis. Includes: Key words & definitions Hook Image with task, plus challenge Key images task Decision task Timeline and Graph Activities - aimed at stretching and challenging understanding Source Plenary and challenge

KS4 lesson on the Bay of Pigs. Lesson Objectives: Outline the plan and reality of the Bay of Pigs invasion attempt. Explore the reasons for its failure. Assess the impact on the Cold War. Includes; Key words & definitions Dynamic starter Appropriate video clip with questions to ask, and images to support learning points Statement and consequence cards plus activity One task reference’s EDEXCEL Hodder GCSS Textbook (this can be taken out and does not take away from the learning) Exam question (Explain the importance of… EDEXCEL 8 marker)

KS4 lesson on the Cuban Revolution, and focusing on its significance. Lesson Objectives: To explain the significance of the Cuban Revolution to the development of the Cold War. To apply our knowledge to an exam question to develop our skills. Includes; Key words and definitions Map task and challenge task Information cards and activity Information sheet and task Exam Question (EDEXCEL) Plenary Stretch Challenge Task

KS3 lesson on the Glorious Revolution. Lesson Objectives: To identify the key events of the Glorious Revolution. To examine the reasons why the monarchy changed again from Catholic to Protestant. To evaluate the changes that William and Mary agreed to. To assess why the Glorious Revolution is significant today. Includes; Key words & definitions Family tree & task Information Cards on James II plus activities and challenge task Link to relevant video clip and task Information sheet and comprehension activity Creative Task and modeling

KS3 lesson on Charles II reign. Lesson Objectives: To be able to assess the difficulties faced by Charles II. To be able to interpret source material. Includes; Key words and definitions Starter task King of Bling Video clip (downloaded) and lyrics Video Clip task Source pack (PDF and Word format) Source grid Historians viewpoints Creative task

KS3 lesson on Oliver Cromwell. Lesson Objectives: To discover how the country changed under Cromwell. To explain why Christmas was banned. Includes; Key words Colour code statement cards on Oliver Cromwell + Challenge task Information cards on the story of Oliver Cromwell’s head Spectrum Class Links to relevant BBC Bitesize clips Creative Task

KS3 lesson on the English Civil War. Lesson Objectives: To understand key events of the English Civil War. To assess who had more power at various stages of the English Civil War. Lesson includes; Key words and definitions Starter and Challenge Task Video Clip (downloaded) English Civil War Timeline Statement cards Significance and graph tasks with Statement cards Exam Question (GCSE Narrative Account) A model answer to colour code and annotate

AQA GCSE History Norman England 1066-1100 - Personalized Learning Checklist (PLC). Covers every topic and area of the course.

AQA GCSE History Britain: Health and the people, c1000 to present day - Personalized Learning Checklist (PLC). Covers every topic and area of the course.

AQA GCSE History Conflict and tension in Asia, 1950–1975 - Personalized Learning Checklist (PLC). Covers every topic and area of the course.