Detailed lesson that corresponds to Chapter 2.1 of the Pearson Edexcel GCSE 9-1 textbook. Planned using the Pearson textbook although this lesson can be delivered without the need for a textbook. There are numerous activities and the lesson looks at three distinct areas: 1. The Great Awakening; 2. The Enlightenmnet 3. The role of Benjamin Franklin. Please email me at markfoley1983@hotmail.com if you have any questions. You can find me at https://www.facebook.com/markfoleyeducation/ where I hope to have a series of GCSE history tutorial videos uploaded over the coming year.

Complete lesson that links to Chapter 2.3 of the Edexcel curriculum on Anglo-Saxon and Norman England curriculum: The legacy of resistance to 1087. There is no textbook necessary for any of these tasks. This lesson consists of engaging and in-depth student led activities that allows students to investigate the changes in landownership under the Normans. Also looks at William's increasing power and the replacing of Anglo-Saxon landowners with Norman landowners after the Harrying of the North. Any questions or comments please leave a review or email me on info@theknowledgehouse.co.uk Thank you.

Complete lesson that links to Chapter 3.1 of the Edexcel curriculum on Anglo-Saxon and Norman England curriculum: the feudal system and the Church. There is no textbook necessary for any of these tasks. This lesson consists of engaging and in-depth student led activities that allows students to investigate: the nature of the feudal system. the changes William introduced. the importance of tenants-in-chief and under-tenants the role of the Church. Lanfranc’s reforms looking at change and continuity from Saxons to Normans a 16 mark essay question along with an essay planning sheet. fully differentiated activities. Any questions or comments please leave a review or email me on info@theknowledgehouse.co.uk Thank you.

Complete lesson that links to Chapter 3.4 of the Edexcel curriculum on Anglo-Saxon and Norman England curriculum: William I and his sons. There is no textbook necessary for any of these tasks. This lesson consists of engaging and in-depth student led activities that allows students to investigate: The character and personality of William I His positive and negative traits Williams relationship with his son, Robert The death and funeral of William I The disputed succession The rebellion of Odo A 12 mark explain question and planning sheet. Any questions or comments please leave a review. Thank you.

Complete lesson that links to Chapter 3.2 of the Edexcel curriculum on Anglo-Saxon and Norman England curriculum: Norman government. There is no textbook necessary for any of these tasks. This lesson consists of engaging and in-depth student led activities that allows students to investigate: Changes to government under the Normans How power was centralised. The office of the sheriff and how it changed under the Normans The royal demesne The introduction and the significance of the ‘forest’. The Domesday Book and its significance. There is also a 12 mark question on the Domesday Book and why it was introduced. Any questions or comments please leave a review or email me on info@theknowledgehouse.co.uk Thank you.

Education experts The Knowledge House provide outstanding resources to outstanding teachers to make sure you have the time to concentrate on teaching. Created by expert history teachers, we look to reduce the workload in your busy schedule by creating ready-to-use resources. Each of our lessons are carefully planned to meet the exacting standards of the new Edexcel GCSE 9-1 specification using the Hodder and Pearson textbooks. However, neither textbook is necessary for the completion of these tasks. Our lessons follow a unique format. Each lesson is linked to a sub-chapter of the Edexcel Pearson textbook. This lesson links to Chapter 4.1: Crime and definitions of crime, c1900-present* All sheets to be printed out at the beginning of the lesson. Each student then works the way through the sheets at their own pace. Each worksheet comes with extension tasks to stretch the MABLE. Each sheet is glued into the book to create an amazing set of notes with printed headings that students will have for revision purposes. Unfinished tasks can be completed for HW and feedback. Exam questions can be completed for homework. It is recommended that no longer than two singles or one double lesson is sent on each sub-chapter. This allows the incredible amount of content to be completed quite comfortably through year 10 and 11. The four topics for GCSE history requires approximately 60 sub-chapters to be covered (Paper 1= 23; Paper 2 (A) = 9; Paper 2(B) = 12; Paper 3 = 16). This breaks down into 60 double lessons. For a school that has three 100 minute doubles in a two-week cycle, this allows for the course to be covered by February-March, while still allowing for lessons to go through exam practice and missed lessons for a variety of reasons. This system has been tested by our history expert in a mixed ability class, with the course finished by February half-term. Please email info@theknowledgehouse.co.uk if you have any queries, questions or comments. We would be happy to arrange a call to discuss how you can use these resources to allow you to do what you love… TEACH!!

Easy to follow pack that guides your students through the reasons why Philip II launched the Spanish Armada in 1588 and why it failed. The lesson links exactly to chapter 2.4 in the textbook and covers all the content from that chapter. Textbook is not necessary for the completion of these tasks. With colourful and engaging activities to keep your students enthralled and allow them to discover the Elizabethan era at their own pace. Keyword tasks, exam guides, card-sorts and video crib sheets, allow The Knowledge House to do the planning while you do the teaching. There is no textbook needed for this lesson, just print out the sheets and allow your students to work their way through. Unfinished tasks can be finished for homework. The Knowledge House provide outstanding resources that come in colourful activity sheets that can be glued into students’ books to give a neat and glossy CW book that will be perfect for revision at the end of the topic. Will need 1 double lesson to complete these tasks. Please email info@theknowledgehouse.co.uk if you have any queries.

Detailed look at the Anglo-Saxon and Norman armies in advance of the Battle of Hastings. Students will look at the advantages and disadvantages of: knights infantry archers housecarls fyrd. This is part of a series of lessons that aims to encompass the new 9-1 GCSE skills into Key Stage 3. Lessons are colourful and engaging and match the content of the new Exploring History textbook from Pearson, although the textbook is not necessary for any of the tasks. If you have any questions or queries please email info@theknowledgehouse.co.uk.

Lesson 1 of 12 that links to the English Reformation, beginning with Martin Luther and documenting the changes under the various Tudor monarchs. This lesson examines the Catholic Church in the 16th century and the problems many people started to have with the Church, leading to the Reformation. The main areas students will research are: Revision looking back at the role of the Catholic Church in the Middle Ages Criticisms of the Catholic Church, including indulgences There is also a keyword sheet to introduce students to new words. There is an exam question and structure linked to ‘Describe two features …’ There is a guide to answering this question included. This is part of a series of lessons that aims to encompass the new 9-1 GCSE skills into Key Stage 3. Lessons are colourful and engaging and match the content of the new Exploring History textbook from Pearson, although the textbook is not necessary for any of the tasks. If you have any questions or queries please email info@theknowledgehouse.co.uk

Lesson 4 of 12 that links to the English Reformation, beginning with Martin Luther and documenting the changes under the various Tudor monarchs. This lesson examines the reasons why Henry VIII decided to ‘break from Rome’. The main area of focus for this lesson is on building a 12-mark ‘Explain why …’ question. There is a card-sort to build student knowledge. There is an exam question, structure and model paragraph for students to analyse. There is a guide to answering this question included. This is part of a series of lessons that aims to encompass the new 9-1 GCSE skills into Key Stage 3. Lessons are colourful and engaging and match the content of the new Exploring History textbook from Pearson, although the textbook is not necessary for any of the tasks. If you have any questions or queries please email info@theknowledgehouse.co.uk

Lesson 3 of 12 that links to the English Reformation, beginning with Martin Luther and documenting the changes under the various Tudor monarchs. This lesson examines the attempts by Henry VIII to annul his marriage to Catherine of Aragon. Students will examine: the differences between Catholics and Protestants a video on Henry VIII and his Great Matter a narrative task on Henry VIII and the chronology of his life regarding his marriage to Catherine of Aragon This is part of a series of lessons that aims to encompass the new 9-1 GCSE skills into Key Stage 3. Lessons are colourful and engaging and match the content of the new Exploring History textbook from Pearson, although the textbook is not necessary for any of the tasks. If you have any questions or queries please email info@theknowledgehouse.co.uk

Lesson 3 of 10 in a series of lessons that examine the Crusades, from the rise of Islam to the Third Crusade. This lesson examines the emerging threats to the Byzantine Empire from the Seljuk Turks. Students will examine: keywords emergence of the Seljuk Turks threat of the Seljuk Turks to the Byzantine Empire In addition, each video comes with a recommended YouTube video unique to this lesson. The video can be seen on the lesson landing page before purchasing. This is part of a series of lessons that aims to encompass the new 9-1 GCSE skills into Key Stage 3. Lessons are colourful and engaging and match the content of the new Exploring History textbook from Pearson, although the textbook is not necessary for any of the tasks. If you have any questions or queries please email info@theknowledgehouse.co.uk.

Lesson 6 of 10 in a series of lessons that examine the Crusades, from the rise of Islam to the Third Crusade. This lesson examines the attempts of the crusaders to maintain control of the Holy Land. Students will examine: keywords a word-gap on crusader control for LABLE card-sort identifying reasons for crusader control 4-mark Describe two features question In addition, each video comes with a recommended YouTube video unique to this lesson. The video can be seen on the lesson landing page before purchasing. This is part of a series of lessons that aims to encompass the new 9-1 GCSE skills into Key Stage 3. Lessons are colourful and engaging and match the content of the new Exploring History textbook from Pearson, although the textbook is not necessary for any of the tasks. If you have any questions or queries please email info@theknowledgehouse.co.uk.

Lesson 9 of 10 in a series of lessons that examine the Crusades, from the rise of Islam to the Third Crusade. This lesson examines the Richard the Lionheart and the Third Crusade. Students will examine: the Third Crusade through a video and crib sheet information sheet on the Third Crusade individuals of the Third Crusade 4-mark interpretation question In addition, each video comes with a recommended YouTube video unique to this lesson. The video can be seen on the lesson landing page before purchasing. This is part of a series of lessons that aims to encompass the new 9-1 GCSE skills into Key Stage 3. Lessons are colourful and engaging and match the content of the new Exploring History textbook from Pearson, although the textbook is not necessary for any of the tasks. If you have any questions or queries please email info@theknowledgehouse.co.uk.

Lesson 5/12 linking to the new Cambridge specification: Cambridge International AS and A Level History (9489) Each lesson is carefully planned to meet the exacting standards of the new CIE curriculum. Changes from (9389) specification are incorporated. The lesson focuses on the impact imperialism had on relations between the great powers: Teacher PPT on key events Recap of the main areas of colonisation Areas of contention between the great powers (Balkans, South Africa, Asia) Tensions between the great powers Interpretations on the Naval Arms Race Start of World War I Extension activities Exam questions Our resources are fully differentiated and come with engaging, student-led activities with source material, interpretations and exam questions. Please email info@theknowledgehouse.co.uk if you have any questions, queries or comments. Thank you.

Lesson 2/12 linking to the new Cambridge International Relations specification: Cambridge International AS and A Level History (9489) Each lesson is carefully planned to meet the exacting standards of the new CIE curriculum. Changes from (9389) specification are incorporated. The second lesson focuses on the Scramble for Africa and includes: Teacher PPT on key events The beginnings of the scramble The work of explorers (Stanley, Livingstone and de Brazza) Imperialistic tensions among the great powers The Berlin Conference Our resources are fully differentiated and come with engaging, student-led activities with source material, interpretations and exam questions. Please email info@theknowledgehouse.co.uk if you have any questions, queries or comments. Thank you.

Lesson 7/12 linking to the new Cambridge specification: Cambridge International AS and A Level History (9489) Each lesson is carefully planned to meet the exacting standards of the new CIE curriculum. Changes from (9389) specification are incorporated. This lesson examines the opening up of Japan to western trade and the industrialisation of Japan under the Meiji Restoration: Teacher PPT on key events Japan’s unequal treaties with America The Meiji Restoration Analysis of Japan’s growth Extension activities Exam questions Our resources are fully differentiated and come with engaging, student-led activities with source material, interpretations and exam questions. Please email info@theknowledgehouse.co.uk if you have any questions, queries or comments. Thank you.

Lesson 6/12 linking to the new Cambridge specification: Cambridge International AS and A Level History (9489) Each lesson is carefully planned to meet the exacting standards of the new CIE curriculum. Changes from (9389) specification are incorporated. This lesson focuses on the disputes that began to emerge over China, with Japan, Russia, France, Germany, Britain and the US all wanting access to Chinese markets: Teacher PPT on key events Background - the Opium Wars Imperialism in China Japanese and Russian expansion into East Asia The Sino-Japanese War 1895 The ‘scramble for China’ The Boxer Rebellion Extension activities Exam questions Our resources are fully differentiated and come with engaging, student-led activities with source material, interpretations and exam questions. Please email info@theknowledgehouse.co.uk if you have any questions, queries or comments. Thank you.