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 is a knowledge and skills-based lesson where students draw similarities and differences between two different time periods.
Knowledge will focus on change and continuity from the Anglo-Saxons to the Normans, such as lifestyle, religion and the murdrum fine.
There will then be an exam question (Question 3 on Paper 1 from the new Edexcel specification), with guidance on how to answer.
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.
Focuses on Williams attempts to consolidate his power over England through:
Feudalism
Domesday Book
Students will gain a thorough understanding of the feudal system and reasons and impact of the Domesday Book.
Tasks are differentiated for high and low ability students.
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.
This lesson guides students through Williams attempts to consolidate his control of England in the aftermath of the Battle of Hastings.
Students will look at how William did this through:
Violence - Harrying of the North
Construction of castles.
There will also be a series of ‘Describe two features …’ questions, linking to Question 1 on Paper 1 and Question 4 (a) on Paper 2.
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.
This is a skills-based lesson where students analyse primary sources and historical interpretations.
Students will consider why there are different interpretations for the same historical event.
There will then be an exam question (3b on Paper 2 from the new Edexcel specification), with guidance on how to answer.
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.
Detailed lesson examining the events surrounding the Battle of Hastings.
Students must examine the different stages in the battle and its preparation and determine which side has the advantage at each stage.
Students then analyse the main factors for the Norman victory.
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.
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.
This lesson examines the invasion of the north of England in 1066 by Harald Hardrada and Tostig Godwinson.
Students will analyse:
the decision of Godwinson to split his army
the Battle of Fulford
the Battle of Stamford Bridge.
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.
This is bundle 2/2 linked to the Edexcel specification on Global Politics.
Bundle 1/2 can be found here: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/component-3-global-politics-chapter-1-4-12181720
Apologies for the split bundle, but we can upload no more than 20 resources in one bundle.
This bundle incorporates the last four chapters of the Edexcel specification:
Global governance - human rights
Global governance - environmental issues
Power and developments
Regionalism
Each chapter is made up of 3-4 individual lessons, breaking each chapter down into sections that improves understanding and makes learning more manageable.
There is a keyword sheet for each chapter, along with an exam guide that breaks down how students should answer each question.
Th entire bundle comproses over 100 worksheets with 14 accompanying PPTs that guides students and teacher through the order of worksheets.
Please email info@theknowledgehouse.co.uk if you have any questions or queries.
This is bundle 1/2 linked to the Edexcel specification on Global Politics.
2/2 can be found here: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/component-3-global-politics-chapters-5-8-12181723
Apologies for the split bundle, but we can upload no more than 20 resources together.
This bundle incorporates the first four chapters of the Edexcel specification:
Theories of global politics
Globalisation
Political global governance
Economic global governance
Each chapter is made up of 3-4 individual lessons, breaking each chapter down into sections that improves understanding and makes learning more manageable.
There is a keyword sheet for each chapter, along with an exam guide that breaks down how students should answer each question.
Th entire bundle comproses over 100 worksheets with 14 accompanying PPTs that guides students and teacher through the order of worksheets.
Please email info@theknowledgehouse.co.uk if you have any questions or queries.
Comprehensive and engaging lesson that links to Chapter 8 of the Edexcel specification on Global Politics.
This lesson covers in detail the growth in regionalism following the second world war.
There are lessons on
(i) An introduction to regionalism, where students are introduced to the concept and the key words that will arise;
(ii) Other regional organisations, with detailed case studies on the Arab League, ASEAN, the African Union and NAFTA;
(iii) An indepth examination of the European Union, its history, aims, institutions and impact on sovereignty.
The bundle comprises over 20 worksheets, with an accompanying PPT that instructs students on the order the worksheets are to be completed.
Lessons are carefully planned so each task builds upon the next, giving a thorough understanding by the end of the lesson.
Please email info@theknowledgehouse.co.uk if you have any questions or queries.
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 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 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.
Comprehensive and complete series of lessons that introduces students to Chapter 7 of the new Edexcel specification - power and developments.
The lessons are planned in the following order, and should be taught in this order:
Different types of global power
The changing balance of global power
The end of the Cold War and the rise of US hegemony
Systems of government and the rise of China
There are over 40 worksheets that allow students to investigate key issues regarding the power of global actors, including:
the role of the BRIC nations
failed and rogue states
a case study on the Cuban Missile Crisis and the Cold War
US hegemony
global polarities
the rise of China
different systems of government.
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 the different systems of government and the rise of China as a world superpower.
This is the fourth 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:
different systems of government (democracy, semi-democratic, authoritarian states)
rogue and failed states
case studies on Somalia and North Korea
an examination of the rise of China as a global superpower.
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.
Comprehensive examination of the different types of global power.
This is the first 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 role of the BRIC countries
a comparison between liberal and realist approaches
different types of global powers (great-, emerging- and superpowers)
theories of global power.
There is also a comprehensive key-term sheet that introduces students to all new terminology.
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 and complete series of lessons that introduces students to Chapter 6 of the new Edexcel specification - Global governance - environmental.
The lessons are planned in the following order, and should be taught in this order:
Introduction
Climate change
Efforts to tackle climate change
There are numerous component part to each lesson that develops analytical and evaluative skills in students. Topics include the role of the UNFCCC and IPCC, limitations on the various summits, limits to the Paris Agreement and how developed and developing countries have different approaches to reducing emissions.
These lessons are planned to meet the exacting standards of the new specification and include over 20 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 third and final 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 efforts of different actors in tackling the effects of climate change.
Students will look into the role of the following treaties/organisations:
UNFCCC
IPCC
There is also an examination of the main international summits to tackle climate change:
Stockholm Conference
Montreal Protocol
Rio Earth Summit
Kyoto Protocol
Copenhagen Summit
Paris Agreement
Students will then examine the role other actors play in the development of methods to tackle climate change, including national governments, cities, NGOs and MNCs.
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.
