Extensive lesson that links to chapter 3.3 of the new GCSE Edexcel specification. These lessons are planned using the Pearson textbook, although the textbook is not necessary in order to complete the activities. The lesson covers: (i) consequences of the French and Indian War (ii) Sugar Act (iii) Pontiac's Rebellion (iv) The Paxton Boys There are numerous activities that puts responsibility for learning onto the student. There is one narrative question included on Pontiac's Rebellion. 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.

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.

Detailed lesson that corresponds to Chapter 1.3 of the Pearson Edexcel GCSE 9-1 textbook. Although this textbook is necessary for some of the tasks, the Hodder book should have the same content, although the page numbers will be different. There are numerous activities and exam guidance within this lesson. It is a very long and complex chapter, dealing with numerous pieces of legislation, customs duties and economic impacts that introduces some complex terminology. I would advise spending 3-4 classes on this chapter and going slow. There will be a lot of explaining to do, particularly with regards to the section on customs revenue. 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.

Extensive student led resources that covers Chapter 1.2 of the Edexcel GCSE curriculum on Superpower Relations. This will be suitable for a high-ability year 8 or 9 class. Textbook is NOT necessary, but the lessons are planned to cover the content in the Edexcel curriculum. Covers the impact of Truman Doctrine and Marshall Plan along with the Soviet response in the form of Cominform and Comecon. Also analyses the Berlin Crisis. Detailed worksheet that show how to approach the narrative question (Q2).

Detailed lesson that links to the new Edexcel GCSE 9-1 curriculum. Lessons are newly planned to meet the exacting standards of the new curriculum. This lesson looks at the appointment of Gorbachev and the reasons for why he wanted to reform the Soviet Union. It then goes on to examine the events that led to the loss of Soviet control in Eastern Europe, the end of the Warsaw Pact and the fall of Gorbachev. There is exam practice and excellent student activities to complete.

Detailed lesson that links to the new Edexel GCSE 9-1 curriculum. This lesson covers the causes, events and consequences of the Soviet invasion of Afghanistan. It also looks at the American response, including the Olympic boycotts from both countries and Reagan and the Second Cold War. There are numerous activities and exam practice for the new specification. Textbook is not necessary to complete this lesson. Thank you.

Detailed lesson including numerous students led activities that analyses the events preceding, during and after the period of detente, including both SALT treaties and the Helsinki accords. Lessons are newly planned to meet the exact requirements of the new Edexcel GCSE 9-1 spec. Links to Chapter 3.1 of the Edexcel/Hodder textbook, although neither textbook is necessary for the completion of these tasks.

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

Detailed lesson including numerous students led activities that analyses the events preceding, during and after the Prague Spring. Lessons are newly planned to meet the exact requirements of the new Edexcel GCSE 9-1 spec. Links to Chapter 2.3 of the Edexcel/Hodder textbook, although neither textbook is necessary for the completion of these tasks.

Detailed lesson including numerous students led activities that analyses the causes, events and consequences of the Cuban Missile Crisis. Lessons are newly planned to meet the exact requirements of the new Edexcel GCSE 9-1 spec. There is a detailed worksheet that tutors students in how to approach the ‘Explain the importance of…’ question. Links to Chapter 2.2 of the Edexcel/Hodder textbook, although neither textbook is necessary for the completion of these tasks.

Detailed lesson including numerous students led activities that analyses the causes, events and consequences of the building of the Berlin Wall. There is a detailed set of worksheets that tutors students in how to approach the narrative question (question 2). Links to Chapter 2.1 of the Edexcel/Hodder textbook, although neither textbook is necessary for the completion of these tasks.

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.

Extensive student led resources that covers Chapter 1.3 of the Edexcel GCSE curriculum on Superpower Relations. This will be suitable for a high-ability year 8 or 9 class. Textbook is NOT necessary, but the lessons are planned to cover the content in the Edexcel curriculum. Covers the development of the Warsaw Pact and NATO, the arms race and significance of Khrushchev’s leadership and two extended activities on the Hungarian Uprising that prepares students to answer a narrative type question (2) on this paper. Please leave a review!

Extensive student led resources that covers Chapter 1.2 of the Edexcel GCSE curriculum on Superpower Relations. This will be suitable for a high-ability year 8 or 9 class. Textbook is NOT necessary, but the lessons are planned to cover the content in the Edexcel curriculum. Covers the impact of Truman Doctrine and Marshall Plan along with the Soviet response in the form of Cominform and Comecon. Also analyses the Berlin Crisis. Detailed worksheet that show how to approach the narrative question (Q2).

Extensive student led resources that covers Chapter 1.1 of the Edexcel GCSE curriculum on Superpower Relations. Textbook is NOT necessary. A range of activities that looks at the wartime Grand Alliance, the three major conferences at Tehran, Yalta and Potsdam and the gradual deterioration of relations between East and West.