What roles do Bipartisanship and Limited Government have in upholding the US Constitution? To understand the principles of Bipartisanship and Limited Government. To apply these principles to contemporary government. To assess how effective the US Constitution is today. Outline: Key Words Starter Activity Questioning Prompts Worksheet/Information Card Sort/Spectrum Debate Activity This lesson references material from the following textbooks: 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 requires this resource: US Politics Annual Update 2019 – Anthony J Bennett

Lesson on ‘What kind of Germany were the Nazis attempting to create?’ Lesson Objectives are; Identify and overview Nazi social policies 1933 - 45. Classify these policies to help identify the Nazi’s aims for Germany. Apply our understanding by explaining examples of Nazi propaganda. Comes with all the resources and a lesson plan. Lesson includes; Paired drawing Source analyse Card Sort Venn diagram Nazi Propaganda posters

How convincing is the case for a codified UK constitution? To be able to recall our knowledge about the advantages and disadvantages to codification. To be able to analyse the arguments for and against codification. To make a judgement about whether the UK should become a codified constitution. Outline: Starter Activity Case Study Analysis Textbook Reading Colour Code Activities Source Practice This lesson references material from the following resources: Pearson Edexcel A level Politics (2019) - Jenkins, Tuck & Jefferies (Referred to as Pearson 2 in the PowerPoint) Edexcel UK Government and Politics for AS/A Level Fifth Edition 2017 - Neil McNaughton UK Government & Politics Annual Update 2018 - Neil McNaughton Note: Source Practice Activity is taken from an external party.

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

How strong is the US Constitution? To use our knowledge to assess how strong the US Constitution is. To examine the limitations of the US Constitution. To consider the impact of the US Constitution on the US Government today. Lesson Outline: Key Words Link to video clip Discussion prompts Colour Code Activity Research Task Reading Activity Debate Challenge Tasks 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) Pearson Edexcel A level Politics (2019) - Jenkins, Tuck & Jefferies (Referred to as Pearson 2 in the PowerPoint) The lesson requires pages from these textbooks, but similar information could be found elsewhere or in updated Politics textbooks. The lesson also refers to an Article from Politics Review Magazine from 2018.

A Level Politics Taster Session for KS4, suitable for Year 10 or Year 11. Looking at the key question: To what extent has the handling of COVID-19 undermined democracy in the UK? Lesson Objectives: To understand the ways in which democracy can be undermined in politics. To examine how the handling of the pandemic might have impacted democracy in the UK. To assess whether the UK Government acted legitimately in their handling of the COVID-19 pandemic. Includes; Key Words Boris Johnson Speech Activity looking at Boris Johnson quotes Questions Definitions Key Terms Card Sort Comprehension questions Challenge tasks Spectrum Task

AQA GCSE History Britain: Health and the people, c1000 to present day - Revision Guide. Covers every topic and area of the course.

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

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 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)

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.

AQA GCSE History Conflict and tension in Asia, 1950–1975 - Revision Guide. Covers every topic and area of the course.

AQA GCSE History America 1920-1973 Opportunity and Inequality - Revision Guide Covers every topic and area of the course.

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.

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 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)

A question booklet for the three part documentary series; 1066: A Year to Conquer England. The documentary series is a fantastic account of the year 1066, looking at the political, geographical, social and military situation in England. As well as looking at the 4 claimants to the thrown, and the invasions and battles that compose the conquest. The question booklet is split into three parts, one for each Episode and contains nearly 100 questions. Suitable as a teaching aid for both AQA GCSE History NORMAN ENGLAND, c1066–c1100 and Edexcel GCSE History Anglo-Saxon and Norman England, c1060–1088. The documentary series is available on ClickView, Amazon or Youtube (£1.99 an episode).

A comprehensive workbook on the two part documentary-film Rise of Evil starring Robert Carlyle. The workbook contains nearly 30 questions on the documentary, as well as a long answer question at the end. Designed to be completed while watching Rise of Evil.

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

This is a 44 part display for Medicine through Time - it has been created with the AQA specification in mind, but can be easily adapted for the other exam boards. Can be printed and stuck up as it is, it can also be printed double sided and then hung on a line across a class room. Works A5, A4 and A3.