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Hi all, I am a third year humanities teacher at a large school and college in the North West of England. My main subjects are history in KS3/KS4 and Law and Government and Politics at A-Level. Please feel free to leave a review on any lessons that you choose!

Hi all, I am a third year humanities teacher at a large school and college in the North West of England. My main subjects are history in KS3/KS4 and Law and Government and Politics at A-Level. Please feel free to leave a review on any lessons that you choose!
How did WW1 change Lives for Women?
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How did WW1 change Lives for Women?

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Lesson 2 of a three lesson sequence in which pupils examine how WW1 changed British Society. the complete sequence is: How did D.O.R.A change society? How did WW1 change Lives for Women? How did WW1 change medicine. All worksheets can be found embedded in powerpoints.
How did WW1 change medicine?
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How did WW1 change medicine?

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Lesson 2 of a three lesson sequence in which pupils examine how WW1 changed British Society. the complete sequence is: How did D.O.R.A change society? How did WW1 change Lives for Women? How did WW1 change medicine. All worksheets can be found embedded in powerpoints.
How does the UK constitution affect the creation of Laws
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How does the UK constitution affect the creation of Laws

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This is an introductory lesson in a series of three to the three main strands of the UK constitution. This lesson will introduce pupils to the main theories of the UK constitution and will enable pupils to understand their role in law making in England and Wales. Finally, the lesson will explore parliamentary sovereignty in depth. This lesson is designed to be used for the Eduqas A-level law specification, although it is suitable to be used for other A-level law specifications or for A-Level politics papers.
Where do Laws Come From?
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Where do Laws Come From?

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An introductory lesson to how laws are created in the English and Welsh Legal system. This lesson is designed to follow the Eduqas A-Level law specification but could also be used for other A-level Law specifications or politics lessons. With this lesson powerpoint you will also receive an information sheet.
What is the Rule of Law?
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What is the Rule of Law?

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This is the second lesson in a series of three to the three main strands of the UK constitution. This lesson will recap pupils prior knowledge of parliamentary sovereignty before considering the manner in which the rule of law affects the legislative process in England and Wales. The lesson will examine different theories of the purpose of the rule of law, including A.V. Dicey and Lord Bingham. This lesson is designed to be used for the Eduqas A-level law specification, although it is suitable to be used for other A-level law specifications or for A-Level politics papers.
What is meant by 'Separation of Powers'?
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What is meant by 'Separation of Powers'?

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This is the lesson in a series of three to the three main strands of the UK constitution. This lesson will recap pupils prior knowledge of parliamentary sovereignty and the rule of law before considering the manner in which Montesquieu’s theory of the separation of power’s impact the legislative process in England and Wales. The lesson will examine the different advantages and disadvantages of Montesquieu’s theory and pupils will be required to make a judgement on which part of the UK constitution is the most significant. This lesson is designed to be used for the Eduqas A-level law specification, although it is suitable to be used for other A-level law specifications or for A-Level politics papers.
What was D.O.RA.?
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What was D.O.RA.?

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Lesson 1 of a three lesson sequence in which pupils examine how WW1 changed British Society. the complete sequence is: How did D.O.R.A change society? How did WW1 change Lives for Women? How did WW1 change medicine. All worksheets can be found embedded in powerpoints.
WWII Christmas!
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WWII Christmas!

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This lesson focuses on similarities and differences between christmas during WWII and today. Pupils will be asked to consider why christmas was so different during the war and the significance of propaganda and how it was used to maintain morale during the war.
Why was Mary, Queen of Scots a threat to Elizabeth?
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Why was Mary, Queen of Scots a threat to Elizabeth?

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In this lesson pupils will analyze the historical significance of Mary, Queen of Scots and evaluate why she became such a massive threat to Elizabeth I. Pupils will explore Mary’s background and assess the different options which Elizabeth had in how to deal with Mary. Pupils will then practice their source skills in line with an AQA GCSE past paper question.
The execution of Mary, Queen of Scots
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The execution of Mary, Queen of Scots

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In this lesson pupils will be tasked with understanding how and why Mary, Queen of Scots was executed. Pupils will be asked to assess the short and long term significance of the event before completing an assessment based on an 8 mark question. This resource is designed for pupils studying towards a GCSE in history awarded by AQA.
How did Catholics threaten Elizabeth I
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How did Catholics threaten Elizabeth I

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In this lesson pupils will explore the major catholic plots faced by Elizabeth I during her reign, including the Northern Rebellion, Ridolfi Plot, Throckmorton Plot, and the Babington Plot. Pupils will also assess the significance of the international catholic threat posed by Scotland, France and Spain. Pupils will be required an 8 mark question based on a previous past paper. This lesson is suited to pupils studying AQA GCSE history - Elizabethan England
Elizabethan England - The Puritan Threat
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Elizabethan England - The Puritan Threat

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In this lesson pupils will consider who the puritans were and how they viewed Elizabeth the I. Pupils will consider some major developments of the Puritan cause such as the College at Douai and Campion’s mission. Pupils can use this resource to compare the threat that the puritans posed to that of the Catholics in England at the time. This resource is aimed at pupils completing the Elizabethan England module of an AQA History GCSE.
Elizabethan England - Why did the Spanish send an Armada?
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Elizabethan England - Why did the Spanish send an Armada?

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In this lesson pupils will be required to asses why the spanish armada was sent to fight the english. Pupils will interact with various historical sources including the Armada portrait and have the opportunity to refine their source analysis skills. This lesson is perfect for pupils studying towards a GCSE in History awarded by AQA.
Elizabethan England - The Failure of the Spanish Armada
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Elizabethan England - The Failure of the Spanish Armada

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In this lesson pupils will assess how and why the spanish armada was unsuccessful in invading England. Pupils will have the opportunity to practice their chronology skills and evaluate which event caused the Armada’s failure. This lesson is perfect for pupils studying towards a GCSE in History awarded by AQA.
Religious Changes in Elizabethan England
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Religious Changes in Elizabethan England

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This lesson will provide GCSE pupils with an overview of the major threats Elizabeth faced from catholics when she came to the throne. It will also establish foundational knowledge of what changes Elizabeth tried to make to religion when she came to the throne - Act of Supremacy, Act of Uniformity - and how this would cause issues.
Elizabethan England - The Essex Rebellion
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Elizabethan England - The Essex Rebellion

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This lesson explores the causes and consequences of the Essex Rebellion during the reign of Elizabeth I. This resource is ideal for pupils studying towards the Elizabethan England Module in AQA GCSE history
Was Elizabethan England a Golden Age?
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Was Elizabethan England a Golden Age?

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In this lesson pupils will evaluate whether or not Elizabethan England should be considered a golden age or not. Pupils will evaluate the historical significance of some of the key developments from the period, including voyages of discovery, social and cultural changes, art and religion. This lesson can be used as part of teaching the Elizabethan England Module of AQA GCSE history.
What is American Government and Politics
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What is American Government and Politics

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This lesson gives pupil a broad overview of the nature and function of government and the political system of the USA. It can be used as an introductory lesson for A-Level Pupils beginning their study of paper 2 of AQA A-Level Government and Politics.