Lesson 2/3 linked to Chapter 8 of Global Politics from Edexcel. An engaging and informative lesson that requires students to research various regional organisations. There is an introduction sheet that gives an overview of: Arab League African Union ASEAN NAFTA There is then an in-depth article that looks at each of these regional organisations in more detail. There are a series of questions that focuses students on analysing the success and failures of these organisations. Please email info@theknowledgehouse.co.uk if you have any questions, queries or comments. Thank you.

Lesson 3/3 linked to Chapter 8 of the Edexcel specification: regionalism. This lesson gives students a comprehensive understanding of the complexity of the European Union through interactive worksheets and case studies. Students will examine: the development of the European Union from the inception of the European Coal and Steel Community the aims of the EU the six main institutions of the EU, their key features and their impact on state sovereignty widening of the EU through additional states joining the Economic and Monetary Union (ECB and Euro) The lesson will give students that knowledge and tools to approach a question on the EU with confidence. Please email info@theknowledgehouse.co.uk if you have any questions or queries. Thank you.

Lesson 3/3 on Chapter 8 - Regionalism and the European Union, Edexcel, Global Politics. Comprehensive and detailed examination of the European Union, its creation, aims and expansion. These lessons are specifically planned to meet the exacting standards of the new specification from Edexcel. The resources are student-led and include numerous worksheets that include extension tasks to ensure target grades of A* are met. Please email info@theknowledgehouse.co.uk if you are unhappy with this resource or have any query. Thank you The Knowledge House

Comprehensive examination of the increasingly complex and interdependent world in which we are living. This is the second in a series of lessons from The Knowledge House that links to Chapter 2 of the new Edexcel specification on Global Politics - The state and globalisation. This lesson examines the issues raised by globalisation and the extent to which the international community meets these needs. The lesson focuses on: poverty human rights conflict environmentalism. This is an extremely important lesson within the Global Politics specification, as it raises the question as to whether the nation-state or the international community is best placed to meet the demands of an increasingly globalised world, highlighting the realist v liberal debate. This is done in an engaging and student-friendly manner, with interactive worksheets and an accompanying PPT that guides both teacher and student through the content. Please email info@theknowledgehouse.co.uk if you have any questions or queries about these resources.

The final lesson in The Knowledge House’s series on the PM and the executive, linked to the Edexcel specification on UK Government. Engaging, interactive and student-led resources that encourage independent learning. This lesson links to the changing relationship between the PM and the cabinet and includes a 60 minute documentary on the 2010 coalition and a worksheet on the implications of that government for cabinet government. There is an accompanying crib sheet for students to take notes during the documentary. There is also a homework-task for students to research four prime ministers: Margaret Thatcher Tony Blair David Cameron Theresa May. This allows students to have a cross-section of different leaders and the way the interacted with their various cabinet governments. Please email info@theknowledgehouse.co.uk if you have any questions or queries.

Comprehensive examination of the increasingly complex and interdependent world in which we are living. This is the third (and final) in a series of lessons from The Knowledge House that links to Chapter 2 of the new Edexcel specification on Global Politics - The state and globalisation. This lesson examines the issue of Americanization, and how globalisation has led to the homogenisation of the world’s culture. This lesson also examines the different schools of thought on the process of globalsiation: Hyper-globalisers Globalisation sceptics Transformationalists There is a summary sheet on globalisation that summarises everything students have done up to this point on the topic of globalisation. This is an extremely important lesson within the Global Politics specification, as it raises the question as to whether the nation-state or the international community is best placed to meet the demands of an increasingly globalised world, highlighting the realist v liberal debate. This is done in an engaging and student-friendly manner, with interactive worksheets and an accompanying PPT that guides both teacher and student through the content. Please email info@theknowledgehouse.co.uk if you have any questions or queries about these resources.

Comprehensive examination of attempts at economic global governance in the post-war period. This is the first in a series of lessons from The Knowledge House that links to Chapter 4 of the new Edexcel specification on Global Politics - Global governance - economic. This lesson examines the role of the Bretton Woods Conference in establishing a new financial order based on the principles of free-trade. There will be an in-depth examination of the IMF and World Bank. There is also a comprehensive key word sheet covering new terms that will arise in this chapter. This is done in an engaging and student-friendly manner, with interactive worksheets and an accompanying PPT that guides both teacher and student through the content. Please email info@theknowledgehouse.co.uk if you have any questions or queries about these resources.

Component 1: UK Politics - Impact of electoral systems used in the UK Detailed lesson on how the different electoral systems impacts on things like party representation, voter choice and the type of government we get. There is also a detailed comparison of the various types of electoral systems used with lots of statistical evidence for students to use in assessment answers. Students also assess the merits and demerits of each system. Numerous activities and case studies to engage students and give a thorough understanding with extension activities and questions for MABLE. The Knowledge House produce outstanding lessons for the new A-level politics specification by using content from the three approved textbooks from Hodder and Edexcel. However, you will not need the textbooks for these lessons. Please email info@theknowledgehouse.co.uk if you have any questions, queries or comments.

Component 1: UK Politics - Other electoral systems 10 minute video clip debating this issue on Question Time included. Detailed lesson on single-transferable vote system, supplementary vote and additional member system, their key features, advantages and disadvantages and the results of elections in which these systems are used (Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland and the London mayoral election). Students also look at why we have elections. There is a source based A-level exam question (30 marks) included to assess students’ learning. Numerous activities and case studies to engage students and give a thorough understanding with extension activities and questions for MABLE. The Knowledge House produce outstanding lessons for the new A-level politics specification by using content from the three approved textbooks from Hodder and Edexcel. However, you will not need the textbooks for these lessons. Please email info@theknowledgehouse.co.uk if you have any questions, queries or comments.

Comprehensive examination of attempts at political global governance in the post-war period. This is the second in a series of lessons from The Knowledge House that links to Chapter 3 of the new Edexcel specification on Global Politics - Global governance - political. This lesson examines the structure of the UN and five key UN institutions: Secretariat and secretary-general UN General Assembly International Court of Justice Economic and Social Council UN Security Council There will be an in-depth examination of the main UN institution - The UN Security Council - advantages, disadvantages and calls for reform. This is done in an engaging and student-friendly manner, with interactive worksheets and an accompanying PPT that guides both teacher and student through the content. Please email info@theknowledgehouse.co.uk if you have any questions or queries about these resources.

Component 1: UK Politics - Democracy and Participation Detailed lesson on the current systems of representative and direct democracy in the UK. The lesson also looks at participation in politics and whether there is a democratic deficit in the UK. This lesson has been planned for the new Edexcel specification. It includes an exam guide on how to answer questions in the A-Level exam, case studies that link to the content and activities that encourages student-led learning. There is a flipped learning task on the franchise, it’s history and whether it should be extended to 16 year old’s. The Knowledge House produce outstanding lessons for the new specification by using content from the three approved textbooks from Hodder and Edexcel. However, you will not need the textbooks for these lessons. Please email info@theknowledgehouse.co.uk if you have any questions, queries or comments.

Component 1: UK Politics - Democracy and Participation Detailed lesson on human rights in the UK. Numerous activities that looks at all aspects of human rights, including the ECHR, Human Rights Act, Freedom of Information Act and Equality Act. There is an A-level Section A Question 2 essay question on who better protects rights in the UK, parliament or the judiciary? This lesson has been planned for the new Edexcel specification. It includes case studies that link to the content and activities that encourages student-led learning. This lesson has been planned for the new Edexcel specification. It includes case studies that link to the content and activities that encourages student-led learning. The Knowledge House produce outstanding lessons for the new A-level politics specification by using content from the three approved textbooks from Hodder and Edexcel. However, you will not need the textbooks for these lessons. Please email info@theknowledgehouse.co.uk if you have any questions, queries or comments.

Component 1: UK Politics - Political Parties Detailed lesson on the main political parties in the UK. Numerous activities that looks at: Emerging and minor political parties; Consensual and adversarial politics; Political parties in context; Local and devolved elections; Factors affecting political parties; Summary of political parties an their role in a representative democracy. The Knowledge House produce outstanding lessons for the new A-level politics specification by using content from the three approved textbooks from Hodder and Edexcel. However, you will not need the textbooks for these lessons. Please email info@theknowledgehouse.co.uk if you have any questions, queries or comments.

This lesson introduces students to global politics. There are activities that allow students to explore key-terms, the differences between national and global politics and different actors that seek to influence and exert control over global politics. There is also an exam guide on how to approach questions for Paper 3 and a student-friendly version of Assessment Objectives. This is part of a wider series of lessons on Global Politics being released by The Knowledge House to coincide with the new curriculum from Edexcel. Please email info@theknowledgehouse.co.uk if you have any questions, queries or comments regarding these resources. The Knowledge House

The Knowledge House introduce the third lesson in the series of global governance: human rights. This lesson offers a thorough examination of the issue of humanitarian intervention. There are activity sheets and case studies that explore why humanitarian interventions increased in the 1990s, examples of humanitarian interventions, factors for success and failure and a summary sheet. Please email info@thekowledgehouse.co.uk if you have any questions or queries. Thank you!

In-depth examination of the role of liberalism in global politics. This examines keywords and key terms, key thinkers and key ideas proposed by liberals. There are also case studies to highlight liberalism in action in global politics. The lesson package comes with a series of interactive worksheets. There are also 2 12-mark exam questions and a guide in how to answer these questions. Please email info@theknowledgehouse.co.uk if you have any questions or comments.

The Knowledge House bring the second lesson on global governance: human rights. This lesson examines the tension between human rights and state sovereignty. Please email info@theknowledgehouse.co.uk if you have any questions or queries.

The final lesson in the series on global governance: human rights from The Knowledge House. This covers the idea of Western hypocrisy in many of the humanitarian interventions that have occurred. Through a series of case studies and activity sheets, students are encouraged to think about the reasons why Western intervention may be seen from a realist perspective. There is also a summary sheet at the end that goes over they key points of the entire series of lessons on human rights. Please email info@theknowledgehouse.co.uk if you have any questions or queries. Thank you!

Comprehensive examination of attempts at political global governance in the post-war period. This is the first in a series of lessons from The Knowledge House that links to Chapter 3 of the new Edexcel specification on Global Politics - Global governance - political. This lesson examines the issue of IGOs and the foundation of the United Nations. There is also a comprehensive key word sheet covering new terms that will arise in this chapter. This is done in an engaging and student-friendly manner, with interactive worksheets and an accompanying PPT that guides both teacher and student through the content. Please email info@theknowledgehouse.co.uk if you have any questions or queries about these resources.