Concentrating on Edexcel new curriculum on the following topics:
(i) Henry VIII and his ministers
(ii) Medicine in Britain, 1250 - Present
(iii) The British Sector of the Western Front
(iv) Superpower relations and the Cold War
(v) Weimar and Nazi Germany
(vi) British America, 1713-1783: Empire and Revolution
Edexcel Politics:
(i) UK Politics
(ii) Core Ideologies and nationalism
(iii) UK Government
(iv) Global Politics
Concentrating on Edexcel new curriculum on the following topics:
(i) Henry VIII and his ministers
(ii) Medicine in Britain, 1250 - Present
(iii) The British Sector of the Western Front
(iv) Superpower relations and the Cold War
(v) Weimar and Nazi Germany
(vi) British America, 1713-1783: Empire and Revolution
Edexcel Politics:
(i) UK Politics
(ii) Core Ideologies and nationalism
(iii) UK Government
(iv) Global Politics
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.
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The Knowledge House introduces the key topics that need to be covered on human rights - international courts
The lesson includes a detailed PPT and workbook that examines all areas of the following institutions:
(i) ICC
(ii) IOJ
(iii) UN special tribunals
(iv) European Cort of Human Rights
There are numerous activities, case studies and opportunities for students to assess the merits and demerits of these institutions.
Please email info@thekowledgehouse.co.uk if you have any questions or queries.
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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.
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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.
Comprehensive and complete series of lessons that introduces students to Chapter 5 of the new Edexcel specification - Global governance - human rights.
The lessons are planned in the following order, and should be taught in this order:
Human rights introduction and international law
Human rights and state sovereignty
Humanitarian intervention in the 20th century
Western hypocrisy and humanitarian intervention
At the core of this lesson is the aims of global governance to impose universal human rights through intergovernmental and regional organisations. This is examined by looking at the role of :
The ICJ
The ICC
UN Special Tribunals (for war crimes)
ECtHR
And, attempts to resolve global issues of a humanitarian nature by military intervention.
There are numerous global conflicts examined to determine the success or otherwise of these endeavors, including:
Gulf WAR I and II
Somalia
Bosnia
Kosovo
Sierra Leone
Sudan
Rwanda
Afghanistan
These lessons are planned to meet the exacting standards of the new specification and include over 40 worksheets and PPTs.
Each lesson comprises a series of student-friendly interactive worksheets that are differentiated to ensure they are accessible to all students yet include extension activities for high achievers.
Please email info@theknowledgehouse.co.uk if you have any questions or queries
Comprehensive examination of attempts at environmental global governance.
This is the second in a series of three lessons from The Knowledge House that links to Chapter 6 of the new Edexcel specification on Global Politics - Global governance - environmental.
This lesson examines the role of climate change.
Students will look into the role of man-made CO2 emissions and the steps that can be taken by various actors to reduce their impact on the environment.
There is also an examination of the two main schools of ecological thought:
Shallow green ecology
Deep green ecology.
There are also detailed resources that look at the role played by developing and developed countries to meet the problems of climate change.
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 the rise of US hegemony.
This is the third in a series of four lessons from The Knowledge House that links to Chapter 7 of the new Edexcel specification on Global Politics - Global governance - power and developments.
This lesson examines:
the end of the Cold War
an assessment of whether the S is still a global hegemon
the impact of a unipolarity and multipolarity for global stability
an independent research task on the impact of the foreign policy of different US presidents on global stability.
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 the changing balance of power.
This is the second in a series of four lessons from The Knowledge House that links to Chapter 7 of the new Edexcel specification on Global Politics - Global governance - power and developments.
This lesson examines:
the different polarities in global politics
the historical balance of power
the role of the Cold War on the balance of power
a case study of the Cuban Missile Crisis
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.
Lesson 1/3, introducing students to the concept of regionalism.
There is a detailed keyword sheet, highlighting the key concepts that will arise in this chapter.
There are also tasks that give students an understanding of the various regional developments in recent decades.
Students will also examine the different types of regionalism, such as political, economic and security regionalism.
Please email info@theknowledgehouse.co.uk if you have any questions or queries.
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.
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Linked to Chapter four of the Edexcel curriculum on Voter Behaviour and the Media.
Student-led resources that take an in-depth look into different theories and trends behind voter behaviour.
Please email info@theknowledgehouse.co.uk if you are unhappy with these resources or have any questions.
An in-depth examination of the way social class affects voter behaviour in the UK.
Linked to Edexcel specification for A-level politics, the lesson includes a series of student-led worksheets that gives a comprehensive understanding of social class in British politics.
PLease email info@theknowledgehouse.co.uk if you have any questions or queries.
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.
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.
Component 1: UK Politics - Political Parties
Detailed lesson on political parties in the UK.
Numerous activities that looks at features of political parties, the doctrine of the mandate, manifestos, party funding and left/right wing ideologies.
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.
