For teaching Edexcel GCSE 9-1 Early Elizabethan England 1558-88 Queen, Government and Religion What was Elizabeth’s biggest problem? This lesson looks at the problems Elizabeth I faced during the early years of her reign. This includes: Elizabeth’s character and strengths Gender Marriage and succession Threats from abroad How to run the country Religion Making her people happy Also included: Accompanying work booklet to the lesson, with a wide range of fun activities! 20 question quiz with answers based on the lesson Describe two features exam question 12 mark ‘explain why’ exam question with AfL sheet Please review if you purchase, and check out my other Early Elizabethan England resources.

For teaching Edexcel GCSE Early Elizabethan England Whole lesson (2 hours), plus workbooklet to accompany the lesson. Tasks are differentiated for grades 9-1! Looks at the importance of Walter Raleigh compared to Francis Drake. Lesson goes through the failed colonies of Roanoke and why attempts to colonise fail. Even includes a 20 question quiz and GCSE exam style homework.

For teaching A Level Rebellion and Disorder in Tudor England Whole lesson plus resources for teaching: ‘How threatening was the ‘Year of Commotion 1549’?’ This whole lesson looks at the nature and impact of Ketts and Western Rebellions in 1549 under Edward VI. Information sheets provided! The lesson also looks at the role of the Duke of Somerset and to what extent he was to blame for the failure in the handling of the rebellions. Also includes the exam question: ‘The most important impact of rebellions on Tudor governments 1485-1553 was the overthrow of crown servants. How far do you agree?’ Includes planning guidance. Please review if you purchase, and check out my other Tudors lessons and resources.

For teaching Edexcel 9-1 Medicine Through Time 1250-present and the Western Front 1914-1918. This lesson plus accompanying work booklet goes through every exam question on Paper 1: Medicine Through Time 1250-Present and the Western Front 1914-1918. This includes: Exam layout Break down of each question Top tips on how to answer each question Model answers LOTS of example exam questions! Please review if you purchase, and check out my other Medicine Through Time resources!

For teaching Edexcel GCSE 9-1 Weimar and Nazi Germany 1918-1939 Hitler’s Rise to Power Why did people support the Nazi Party? This lesson looks at the reasons why the Nazi Party grew in popularity from 1929 and 1932. This includes; Unemployment Josef Goebbels Promises and Scapegoats Financial Support The SA Hitler and Charisma Also included: Accompanying work booklet to the lesson, with a wide range of fun activities! 20 question quiz plus answers based on the lesson An inference source question and 12 mark ‘explain why’ question A ‘how useful’ source question with AfL sheet Please review if you purchase, and check out my other Weimar and Nazi Germany resources.

For teaching Edexcel GCSE 9-1 Weimar Republic and Nazi Germany 1918-1939 Nazi control and dictatorship How did Hitler create a dictatorship 1933-34? This lesson looks at how Hitler consolidated power and created a dictatorship 1933-34. This includes; The Reichstag Fire The Enabling Act and the banning of other parties and trade unions The threat from Röhm and the SA The Night of the Long Knives The death of von Hindenburg Hitler becoming Führer, the army and oath of allegiance Also included: Accompanying work booklet to the lesson, with a wide range of fun activities! 20 question quiz plus answers based on the lesson An inference source question and 12 mark ‘explain why’ question with AfL sheet Please review if you purchase, and check out my other Weimar and Nazi Germany resources.

For teaching Edexcel GCSE 9-1 Weimar Republic and Nazi Germany 1918-1939 Nazi control and dictatorship How did the Nazi’s use terror and religion to control people? This lesson looks at how Hitler used terror to maintain control of Germany. This includes: What was the police state? In depth look at the; SS, SD, Gestapo, Concentration Camps, Legal system How the Nazis controlled religion - the Catholic and Protestant churches Also included: Accompanying work booklet to the lesson, with a wide range of fun activities! Two practice interpretation questions (3b and 3c) with structure strips. Please review if you purchase, and check out my other Weimar and Nazi Germany resources.

For teaching Edexcel GCSE 9-1 Weimar Republic and Nazi Germany 1918-1939 Life in Nazi Germany Did the standards of living improve under the Nazi regime? This lesson looks at employment and living standards under the Nazis. This includes: Nazi policies to reduce unemployment, including labour service, autobahns, rearmament and invisible unemployment. Changes in the standard of living, especially of German workers. The Labour Front, Strength Through Joy, Beauty of Labour. Also included: Accompanying work booklet to the lesson, with a wide range of fun activities! 20 question quiz plus answers based on the lesson Explain why (12 marks) exam question with AfL sheet Please review if you purchase, and check out my other Weimar and Nazi Germany resources.

For teaching Edexcel GCSE 9-1 Weimar Republic and Nazi Germany 1918-1939 Life in Nazi Germany How effectively did the Nazis control the youth of Germany? This lesson looks at children in Nazi Germany. This includes: Who were the Hitler Youth and what did they do? Who were the League of Germany Maidens Fact Files on the Hitler Youth and League of German Maidens How did the Nazis control education? Video clip questions for BBC’s ‘Henry’s story’ Opposition groups Also included: Accompanying work booklet to the lesson, with a wide range of fun activities! 20 question quiz plus answers based on the lesson How useful sources question (8 marks) plus AfL sheet plus a breakdown of the sources (either for teachers or students!) Please review if you purchase, and check out my other Weimar and Nazi Germany resources.

For teaching A Level OCR Rebellion and Disorder under the Tudors 1485-1603 Elizabeth I Why was Ireland a major cause of rebellion under Elizabeth I? This lesson looks at Irish rebellions under Elizabeth I. This includes: Shane O’Neill 1558-67 Munster 1569-73 Geraldine 1579-83 Tyrone 1595-1603 The lesson covers: Retrieval starter task Elizabethan Ireland English control in Ireland Reasons why Ireland was a cause of unrest Causes, nature and impact of the 4 Irish rebellions Also included: Two exam questions with detailed planning for students. To what extent were the causes of Irish rebellion similar to those in England in the period 1485-1603? (25 marks) ‘Irish rebellions were a greater threat to Tudor governments than those in England.’ How far do you agree? (25 marks) The second question also includes examplar answers from the 2017 exam ranging from E-A*! Samples are provided from introduction, main paragraphs and conclusions and students will grade these using the mark scheme. Also included: Accompanying work booklet to the lesson, with a wide range of fun activities! Fully resourced 2 hour lesson Notes on the causes, nature and impact for all four rebellions Thanks for looking at this resource, and please check out my other Tudor Rebellion lessons and resources. Please review if you purchase!

For teaching Edexcel 9-1 Medicine Through Time 1250-present. 18th-19th Century Medicine: What was the impact of Edward Jenner in the development of the vaccine 1798-1862? This lesson covers the discovery and impact of the smallpox vaccine. This includes: Glossary of key terms Big picture of vaccinations What was smallpox? Discovery of the smallpox vaccine Factors enabling the development of the smallpox vaccine Reactions to the smallpox vaccine Impact of the vaccine Also included: Accompanying differentiated work booklet to suit the needs of all students in your class! 20 question quiz plus answers based on the lesson Please review if you purchase, and check out my other Medicine Through Time resources!

For teaching OCR A Level Rebellion and Disorder under the Tudors 1485-1603 This is lesson 1 of the depth study for Tyrone’s Rebellion under Elizabeth I. This two hour lesson focuses on the causes of Tyrone’s Rebellion. All resources are included and additional teacher notes! This lesson looks at; Starter task of bingo! Situation in Ireland during Elizabeth I’s reign - Why was Ireland so rebellious? Who was the Earl of Tyrone? Who were the leaders of Tyrone’s Rebellion? Early battles; Battle of Belleek Long and short term causes Includes exam-style question (30 marker with interpretations) Feedback is welcome, please review if you purchase!

Why was the Cuban Missile Crisis significant for the development of the Cold War? Lesson 7 of the GCSE Cold War Scheme of Work! This lesson looks at the impact of the Cuban Missile Crisis on the Cold War. This lesson includes; The Cuban Revolution The Bay of Pigs and consequences Cuban Missile Crisis consequences Impact on US/USSR relations Includes a 1 page A3 summary sheet for revision! Included in this lesson: Accompanying differentiated work booklet to suit the needs of all students in your class! 20 question quiz plus answers based on the lesson TWO exam style questions: consequences and explaining importance Please review if you purchase and check out my other Cold War lessons and resources!

Why was the Prague Spring of 1968 significant for the development of the Cold War? Lesson 8 of the GCSE Cold War Scheme of Work! This lesson looks at the impact of the Prague Spring in Czechoslovakia on the Cold War. This lesson includes: Background to Czechoslovakia within the USSR What was the Prague Spring Soviet reactions and the Brezhnev Doctrine Consequences Similarities and differences between the Hungarian Uprising and the Prague Spring Included: Accompanying differentiated work booklet to suit the needs of all students in your class! 20 question quiz plus answers based on the lesson Exam style narrative account question Please review if you purchase and check out my other Cold War lessons and resources!

What was détente and why was it important for US-USSR relations? Lesson 9 of the GCSE Cold War Scheme of Work! This lesson looks at the impact of detente in reducing tension between international relations within the Cold War. This lesson includes: Changes in leadership for the USA and USSR 1969-1979 Reasons for detente SALT 1 Helsinki Accords 1975 SALT 2 Included: Accompanying differentiated work booklet to suit the needs of all students in your class! 20 question quiz plus answers based on the lesson Exam style narrative account question Please review if you purchase and check out my other Cold War lessons and resources!

Why didn’t the detente of 1969-79 last? The Soviet invasion of Afghanistan Lesson 10 of the GCSE Cold War Scheme of Work! This lesson looks at the impact of the Soviet invasion of Afghanistan on international relations within the Cold War. This lesson includes: Why the Soviet Union invaded Afghanistan The Soviet-Afghan war The Soviet invasion of Afghanistan Moscow Olympics 1980 and the international reaction Ronald Reagan and the Second Cold War Policies of Reagan The SDI (Star Wars) Consequences of the Soviet invasion of Afghanistan Also included: Accompanying differentiated work booklet to suit the needs of all students in your class! 20 question quiz plus answers based on the lesson TWO exam style questions: narrative account and explain the importance of… Please review if you purchase and check out my other Cold War lessons and resources!

For teaching Edexcel 9-1 Medicine Through Time 1250-present. 18th-19th Century Medicine: How important was John Snow in fighting cholera in the 19th century? This lesson covers the work of John Snow and his impact on Public Health. This lesson also covers the governments role in Public Health and Edwin Chadwick. This includes: Living conditions during the Industrial Revolution - includes source analysis ('King Cholera) What was cholera Work of John Snow Death’s Dispensary source analysis The Great Stink - source analysis The Sanitary Movement Public Health Acts (1848, 1875) and Edwin Chadwick Also included: Accompanying differentiated work booklet to suit the needs of all students in your class! 20 question quiz plus answers based on the lesson Exam style question - 16 mark ‘how far do you agree’ + AFL sheet Please review if you purchase, and check out my other Medicine Through Time resources!

For teaching Edexcel 9-1 Medicine Through Time 1250-present. Modern Medicine: How important was the development of penicillin in modern medicine? This lesson covers the disovery and impact of Magic Bullets and Penicillin, looking at the roles of Alexander Fleming, Florey & Chain, and factors that enabled it’s development. This includes: Advancements in treatments in the 1900s Magic Bullets Who discovered Penicillin and how? Alexander Fleming Florey and Chain Factors enabling the mass production of Penicillin Positives and negatives of Penicillin Also included: Accompanying differentiated work booklet to suit the needs of all students in your class! 20 question quiz plus answers based on the lesson Exam style question - 16 mark ‘how far do you agree’ + AFL sheet and checklist! Please review if you purchase, and check out my other Medicine Through Time resources!

For teaching A Level OCR Rebellion and Disorder in Tudor England 1485-1603 Elizabeth I What was the most important cause of the Revolt of Northern Earls 1569-70? This lesson looks at the Revolt of the Northern Earls 1569. This includes: Reasons why Elizabeth I faced rebellion in England and Ireland Why did Mary, Queen of Scots cause problems? Causes of the Revolt of Northern Earls - discussion of the short and long term causes Nature of the Revolt of Northern Earls In depth look at the impact of the rebellion, included Elizabeth’s excommunication and Act’s put in place to maintain stability Also included: Accompanying work booklet to the lesson, with a wide range of fun activities! Fully resourced 2 hour lesson Notes on the causes, nature and impact of the rebellion Cover sheet for Elizabeth I Thanks for looking at this resource, and please check out my other Tudor Rebellion lessons and resources. Please review if you purchase!

For teaching Edexcel GCSE 9-1 Weimar and Nazi Germany 1918-1939 The Weimar Republic To what extent did the Ruhr Crisis and hyperinflation threaten the Weimar government? Students will look at the causes and effects of the Ruhr Crisis and hyperinflation in Weimar Germany in 1923. This lesson includes: Retrieval task starter (describe, define, date, detail) Causes of the Ruhr Crisis Consequences of the French and Belgian invasion of the Ruhr (hyperinflation) Challenges of 1923 summary Source analysis practice for the Ruhr Crisis and hyperinflation Introduction to interpretations for Paper 3 (what is the main difference… 4 marks) Also included: Accompanying work booklet to the lesson, with a wide range of fun activities! 20 question quiz plus answers based on the lesson 12 mark explain why exam style question with AfL sheet Please review if you purchase, and check out my other Weimar and Nazi Germany resources.