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Quality resources developed for Home Schooling, International Schools and online education in sub-Saharan Africa, suitable for students planning to write Cambridge International Examinations.

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Quality resources developed for Home Schooling, International Schools and online education in sub-Saharan Africa, suitable for students planning to write Cambridge International Examinations.
The Effects of the Renaissance on European Society
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The Effects of the Renaissance on European Society

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KS 3 - Full 43 page module which covers what the Renaissance was; scientific discoveries; art and architecture; Leonardo da Vinci; the Reformation. Contains worksheets, multiple choice; source-based questions, glossaries; suggested answers International Curriculum for Africa Year 7
Creationism
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Creationism

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KS 3 - A 19 page unit which looks at the history and nature of creationist theory; the story of creation from Genesis; Adam and Eve; Use of evidence to prove religious history. Skills-based tasks. Very useful for religious schools- examines the degree to which evolution is accepted by different “Creationist” groups. Has been used in Anglican, Lutheran, Catholic and Chabad schools.
The Middle Ages
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The Middle Ages

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KS 3 Year / Grade 7 Covers the basics for those who have not previously studied the topic - but also looks at what was happening in China, Africa and the Middle East at the time. A 34 page module suitable for multi-cultural and international schools. Introduction The Middle Ages in Britain The Church Knights and Ladies Castles The Black Death Self-test Multiple choice During the Middle Ages in China Timelines Sequencing activity During the Middle Ages in Africa The kingdom of Mali Using evidence to study the Kingdom of Benin The Islamic World during the Middle Ages (International Curriculum for Africa Year 7)
IEB Historical Investigation
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IEB Historical Investigation

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A PowerPoint which I use to introduce the Investigation at the beginning of Grade 12 for South African IEB students. Gives guidelines on how to structure the investigation and explains how source material should be selected and described.
The Cold War
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The Cold War

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KS 3 - Yr /Grade 9 A 34 page unit which introduces students to the Cold War - enough detail to give an overview for students not planning to specialise in History. Contains information, worksheets, suggested internet links which I use for the topic; assessment tasks - informal, formal and Depth Study on Hiroshima and Nagasaki; suggested answers and a simple Glossary. The partition of Berlin and Germany Hiroshima and Nagasaki The Berlin Wall, Cold War in the Congo Cuban Missile Crisis The Cold War in Angola and Namibia Suitable for classroom and remote teaching or home-schooling
World War One
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World War One

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KS 3 - Grade 8-9: A 36 page unit which can be printed or projected. Contains notes, tasks, links to suitable short videos, a PowerPoint presentation with answers for the Assessment Task. Suitable for International schools; includes information about the war in Africa. Great for online teaching! Causes of the war The course of the war 1914 – 1918 Other theatres of war Consequences of World War 1 The Treaty of Versailles
World War 2
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World War 2

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A 50 page unit containing study notes, tasks and links to suitable short video clips. Great for online teaching and home schooling too. Hitler’s Rise to Power The Path to War The outbreak of war The war in Africa America enters the war The end of the war in Europe and Japan
South Africa, c.1940 to present day
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South Africa, c.1940 to present day

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KS3/Gr9 - A 23 page unit of work which can be printed and/or projected. Includes simple tasks, a poster task, an investigation into forced removals and the current land restitution issue in South Africa, a coursework task based on Nelson Mandela and F W de Klerk and many more activities. (with marking guidelines and suggested answers) The introduction of apartheid The Freedom Charter The Sharpeville Massacre The Soweto Riots The 1994 elections The role of Nelson Mandela and F W de Klerk Suitable for Cambridge and South African CAPS Investigations suitable for IB.
The Middle East
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The Middle East

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Social Studies (Geography and History) - A 40-page document which can be printed, projected or mailed to students for blended or home learning. Links to suitable videos included. A variety of activities including mapwork, questions, essay task. At least 5 lessons covering: Physical Geography Political Geography Climate and biomes Conflict in the Middle East Israeli-Palestinian conflict in more detail Beirut chemical explosion, ship stuck in Suez Canal included…
What is History 3 - Skills
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What is History 3 - Skills

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KS 3 - An 11- page unit of work for Year 7-9 students. How people view and record the past; selection activity; students apply what they have learned by doing a task based on the concentration camps of the South African War / Anglo-Boer War - The war that should never have happened!
What is History?
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What is History?

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Introduce History concepts and skills Using source material; chronology and other skills
What is History?
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What is History?

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KS 3: An introduction to History for Year 7 students, includes Why we study History and types of source material. Primary and secondary sources Links to suitable videos. Short self and teacher assessment tasks. Students are fascinated by the section on the discovery of the remains of Richard III in a car park in England.
What is History?  2 - Time
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What is History? 2 - Time

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KS 3 - An introductory History lesson which introduces students to chronology and the measurement of time. Contains study notes, tasks for teacher and self-assessment (with answers and rubric) and link to a useful YouTube video for the topic. 1-2 lessons.