Edexcel GCSE History; The American West - Topic 3.1; Lesson on the US Continued Growth of Settlement. Lesson Objective To understand how settlement of the West continued to grow, particularly through: The Exoduster movement & The Oklahoma Land Rush. Includes information, sources, questions and answers, discussion point, link to a youtube video, several worksheets and an exam question. Will need Pearson textbook; Edexcel American West, c1835-1895 for some of the activities.

UK Constitution - Knowledge Test & Answers

Two Model Answers for this question: Evaluate the extent to which checks and balances ensure effective government in the USA. (30)

The nature and origin of the US Constitution To understand how the US Constitution was formed. To understand the nature and vagueness of the US Constitution. To assess the implication of the nature and vagueness of the US Constitution on US Politics. Lesson Outline: Starter Activity Comprehension Activity Worksheet Sorting Activity This lesson references material from the following resources: US Government and Politics for A-level Fifth Edition – Anthony J Bennett (Editor Eric Magee) Edexcel GCE Politics AS and A-level Student Book (Edexcel GCE Politics 2017) – Pearson (Referred to as Pearson 1 on PowerPoint) US Government and Politics (Politics Study Guides) – William Storey

To what extent is there democracy within the US Constitution? To be able to identify elements of democracy within the US Constitution. To be able to evaluate ways in which the Constitution upholds and undermines principles of democracy. Lesson Outline: Key Words Discussion starter Discussion prompts Card Sort Grid Research Task Conclusion Plenary Challenge Activities This lesson references material from the following textbooks: Edexcel GCE Politics AS and A-level Student Book (Edexcel GCE Politics 2017) – Pearson (Referred to as Pearson 1 on PowerPoint) US Government and Politics for A-level Fifth Edition – Anthony J Bennett (Editor Eric Magee) The lesson requires pages from these textbooks, but similar information could be found elsewhere or in updated Politics textbooks.

To what extent does Federalism ‘assure constitutional rights’? To understand how Federalism is depicted in the US Constitution. To examine the differences between federal and state power. To examine how federalism has developed over time. Outline: Key Words Starter Activity Discussion prompts Link to video - not my resource Venn Diagram Activity Plenary Discussion This lesson references material from the following textbook: US Government and Politics for A-level Fifth Edition – Anthony J Bennett (Editor Eric Magee) The lesson requires pages from this textbook, but similar information could be found elsewhere or in updated Politics textbooks. The homework activity (reading & questions to answer) comes from this resource: US Government and Politics (Politics Study Guides) – William Storey (Purchasing this book is a worthy investment, especially to challenge your upper ability students)

KS4 Edexcel The American West, c1835-1895 an Introduction to the Topic ‘What was the ‘real’ American West like?’ Lesson Objective To have an overview of the key themes related to the American West To be able to evaluate the stereotypical image of the American West Includes; 14 different maps; showing the location, development and context of the USA Starter with images Main task with multiple development points and resources Extension work Plenary

GCSE History - Medicine Key Individual’s Activity, a template to record information about a key individual, alongside a list of key individuals for medicine. Appropriate for both AQA GCSE History, Britain: Health and the people, c1000 to present day as well as Edexcel GCSE History, Medicine through Time c1250-present

A Level Politics Taster Session for KS4, suitable for Year 10 or Year 11. Looking at the key question: Who is most responsible for protecting race rights in the USA? Lesson Objectives: To identify the ways in which race rights are protected in the USA. To assess how effectively rights are protected in the USA. To make a judgement about who bears the greatest responsibility for rights protection in the USA. Includes; Key Words 3 x Case Studies (Trayvon Martin, Jacob Blake, George Floyd) Card Sort Comprehension questions Challenge tasks Activities on extracts from the US Constitution Responsibilities spectrum

Timeline task for the 7 Kings of Rome - looking at succession. Includes example.

GCSE Ancient History: Foundations of Rome - Topic 1: The Legendary Kings and Origins of Rome, 753-616 BC Lesson 1: Introduction Contains PLC, Exam 2 information, tasks on developing contextual knowledge of Italy etc. Plus Homework and resource on the story of Aeneas

GCSE Ancient History: Personalised Learning Checklist: The Persian Empire, one page.

GCSE Ancient History: Foundations of Rome - Lesson 3: Authors & Evidence GCSE Ancient History: Foundations of Rome Topic 1 - The Legendary Kings and Origins of Rome, 753-616 BC Title: Who were Livy and Dionysius? Lesson Objectives To be able to explain why Livy and Dionysius wrote there histories. To be able to describe the story of Aeneas. Recall task, start, WS on Authors, resources from OCR, plus answers and info on Augustus.

GCSE Ancient History: Foundations of Rome Topic 1 - The Legendary Kings and Origins of Rome, 753-616 BC Title: ‘The Greatest People on Earth’ - Why was Livy writing? Lesson Objectives To be able to summarise why Livy and Dionysius wrote there histories. To be able to describe what Livy writes in his preface. To be able to explain what Livy is telling the reader in his preface. Recall task, recap information, Livy guided reading task with answers, additional tasks with Livy and task on the Cinerary Urn.

GCSE Ancient History: Foundations of Rome - Lesson 2: Foundation Myth: Aeneas Topic 1 - The Legendary Kings and Origins of Rome, 753-616 BC Title: Why was Aeneas important to the Romans? Lesson Objectives: To be able to evaluate the story of Aeneas. To be able to explain why the story of Aeneas was important to the Romans. Recall task, quiz, market place task (resource and WS)

GCSE Ancient History: Foundations of Rome Topic 1 - The Legendary Kings and Origins of Rome, 753-616 BC Title: Tullus Hostilius; Hostile by name & Hostile by nature? Lesson Objectives To be able to understand the emergence and nature of the third king of Rome. To be able to explain Tullus’ legal and political initiatives. To be able to assess the significance of his war with Alba. Recall task, quiz, video information sheet, image recap task.

GCSE Ancient History: Foundations of Rome Topic 1 - The Legendary Kings and Origins of Rome, 753-616 BC Title: What was the impact of Romulus and Remus? Lesson Objectives To be able to understand the story of Romulus and Remus. To be able to describe what the importance of the story. To be able to explain the wider context of the myth. Recapping storyboard/HW, Bolsena Mirror task, information on impact of Romulus to Rome (WS and info around the room),

GCSE Ancient History: Foundations of Rome Topic 1 - The Legendary Kings and Origins of Rome, 753-616 BC Title: Who was Numa and what did he achieve? Lesson Objectives To be able to understand the process of Numa’s appointment as King. To be able to explain and assess his religious initiatives. To be able to assess how successfully Numa brings peace to Rome. Recall task, information task, comparison task and video link

GCSE Ancient History: Foundations of Rome Topic 1 - The Legendary Kings and Origins of Rome, 753-616 BC Title: What is the significance of Romulus and Remus? Lesson Objectives To be able to understand the story of Romulus and Remus. To be able to describe what the importance of the story. To be able to explain the wider context of the myth. Recall task, contextual knowledge task (Aeneas to Romulus & Remus), Livy task and storyboard. Plus optional homework.

GCSE Ancient History: Foundations of Rome Topic 1 - The Legendary Kings and Origins of Rome, 753-616 BC Title: Tullus Hostilius: what was his impact? Lesson Objectives To be able to understand to understand some of the early interactions with the tribes around Rome. To be able to explain the geopolitical situation of the area around Rome. Map information, overview task, Question 1 practise