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.

Introduction to Anglo-Saxon England. Examines sources to give students an overview of Anglo-Saxon England. Glossary for the term is also 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.

Series of homework slides linked to Wolsey, Henry VIII Edexcel GCSE 9-1 curriculum.

A series of politics posters for display in the classroom from US and UK elections

Complete lesson that links to Chapter 1.4 of the Edexcel curriculum on Anglo-Saxon and Norman England curriculum: The Norman invasion. 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 circumstances and outcome of the Battle of Hastings This lesson looks in depth at: -an overview of the battle - the Norman knights - the Saxon soldiers -other Saxon and Norman soldiers -reasons for the Norman victory There is also a plan for a 16 mark question on the main reason for William’s victory. Any questions or comments please leave a review or email me on info@theknowledgehouse.co.uk Thank you.

Complete lesson that links to Chapter 2.2 of the Edexcel curriculum on Anglo-Saxon and Norman England curriculum: the causes and outcomes of Anglo-Saxon resistance. 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 circumstances surrounding the revolt of Edwin and Morcar, the revolt in York and the Danish invasion and revolt of Edgar Aethling. Any questions or comments please leave a review or email me on info@theknowledgehouse.co.uk Thank you.

Complete lesson that links to Chapter 2.1 of the Edexcel curriculum on Anglo-Saxon and Norman England curriculum: Establishing control. 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 circumstances surrounding William's attempts to be crowned king of England and to establish control as soon as possible. This lesson looks in depth at: -what happened after the Battle of Hastings -the submission of the earls -rewarding followers and Anglo-Saxon loyalty -the Marcher earldoms -castles There is also a plan for a 12 mark question explaining why William was able to establish control. Any questions or comments please leave a review or email me on info@theknowledgehouse.co.uk Thank you.

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.

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.

Complete lesson that links to Chapter 1.2 of the Edexcel curriculum on Anglo-Saxon and Norman England curriculum: The last years of Edward the Confessor 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 last years of Edward the Confessor. There are extension tasks for MABLE and a writing frame that shows students how to answer the 'Explain why ... ' question. This lesson looks in depth at: - the House of Godwin - Harold's embassy to Normandy - the rising against Earl Tostig -responses to the rising -the death of Edward the Confessor Any questions or comments please leave a review or email me on info@theknowledgehouse.co.uk Thank you.

Complete lesson that links to Chapter 1.3 of the Edexcel curriculum on Anglo-Saxon and Norman England curriculum: The rival claimants for the throne. 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 different claimants to the throne of England in 1066. There is also an in-depth exploration of the Battles of Gate Fulford and Stamford Bridge and an analysis of the significance of these battles on the Battle of Hastings. This lesson looks in depth at: - the different claimants - Harold's coronation and reign -the battles of Gate Fulford and Stamford Bridge -the significance of these battles 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.

Complete lesson that links to Chapter 1.3 of the Edexcel curriculum on The American West, c1835-c1895, Conflict and tension 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 reasons for conflict, and the problems associated with both migrating and settling in the West. There are extension tasks for MABLE and a writing frame that shows students how to answer the ‘Explain the importance’ question. This lesson looks in depth at: -tensions with the Plains Indians -Fort Laramie Treaty, causes, terms and significnace -lawlessness in the West -reasons for lawlessness -government dealing with the problems -community responses. There is also a guide for an ‘Explain the importance’ type exam question with a model answer to guide students. Any questions or comments please leave a review or email info@theknowledgehouse.co.uk Thank you.

Struggling with the massive amount of content for the new GCSE history curriculum? Finding it difficult to keep students engaged? Spending hours planning resources that just adds to your already burdensome workload? The Knowledge House has created a unique and engaging method of allowing teachers to get through the vast amounts of content on the new GCSE curriculum in the minimal amount of time. With meticulously created worksheets, all of our resources require students to complete a series of tasks to slowly uncover the material. Each task has a series of extension activities to stretch the more able while still allowing for the less able to access the content. Our concept is simple - making your life easier! Print out the work sheets, trim them so they can be glued into students’ books, briefly explain the core ideas of the lesson at the start, spend the rest of your double lesson assisting students as they complete the sheets! No textbook or PowerPoint necessary! With exam questions and exam guides instructing students how to answer questions, The Knowledge House are here to make your life easier. Thanks for reading. Please email info@theknowledgehouse.co.uk if you have any questions or comments.

Struggling with the massive amount of content for the new GCSE history curriculum? Finding it difficult to keep students engaged? Spending hours planning resources that just adds to your already burdensome workload? The Knowledge House has created a unique and engaging method of allowing teachers to get through the vast amounts of content on the new GCSE curriculum in the minimal amount of time. With meticulously created worksheets, all of our resources require students to complete a series of tasks to slowly uncover the material. Each task has a series of extension activities to stretch the more able while still allowing for the less able to access the content. Our concept is simple - making your life easier! Print out the work sheets, trim them so they can be glued into students’ books, briefly explain the core ideas of the lesson at the start, spend the rest of your double lesson assisting students as they complete the sheets! No textbook or PowerPoint necessary! (PPT is included to instruct students and teacher of the order of tasks). With exam questions and exam guides instructing students how to answer questions, The Knowledge House are here to make your life easier. Thanks for reading. Please email info@theknowledgehouse.co.uk if you have any questions or comments.