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 2 of 10 in a series of lessons that examine the Crusades, from the rise of Islam to the Third Crusade. This lesson examines the Byzantine Empire. Students will examine: origins of the Byzantine Empire development of the Byzantine Empire 4-mark inference 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 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 4 of 10 in a series of lessons that examine the Crusades, from the rise of Islam to the Third Crusade. This lesson examines the causes of the First Crusade and reasons for people joining. Students will examine: Pope Urban’s speech at Clermont in 1095 4-mark inference question Causes of the First Crusade card-sort 4-mark Describe two features … question 8-mark utility question writing frame 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 8 of 10 in a series of lessons that examine the Crusades, from the rise of Islam to the Third Crusade. This lesson examines the Islamic reconquering of Jerusalem. Students will examine: the personality of Saladin analyse the events of Saladin’s reconquest 4-mark Describe two features question video on the Battle of Hattin 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 1 of 10 in a series of lessons that examine the Crusades, from the rise of Islam to the Third Crusade. This lesson examines the Golden Age Of Islam. Students will examine: keywords maps of the spread of Islam factors accounting for the Golden Age 4-mark inference 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.

End of term assessment that links to the Key Stage 3 series of lessons from The Knowledge House on the Norman Conquest and Medieval religion: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/the-norman-conquest-key-stage-3-12191317 https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/medieval-religion-12255651 Questions are over the content covered in two terms in order to encourage revision among students. However, the majority of questions will be from Medieval religion. The lessons are carefully chosen to match the style, structure and assessment requirements of the 2016 Edexcel and AQA GCSE (9-1) specification. Quesions include: A series of short questions Describe two features… (4) What is the main difference between Interpretations 1 and 2 … (4) What can you infer … (4) Write a narrative account analysing the key events … (8)

World historical maps for students to complete. Answer sheets given. India, 1805-58 Unification of Italy Unification of Germany Fall of the Ottoman Empire Commonwealth of Australia, 1901 Colonial powers in China, 1850-1910 Imperialism in the Caribbean and South America 1905 Russian Revolution Southeast Asia 1914 Scramble for Africa Europe World War I Russian Revolution 1905-22 World War I Europe 1920 British Empire 1920 Conflict in the Republic of China Japanese expansion European aggression 1933-39 World War II in Europe 1939-41 Post WWII occupation zones of Germany Partition of India and Pakistan 1947 Dominion of Canada 1949 Phases of the Korean War African independence Tet Offensive - Vietnam War OPEC member nations Cold War The First Gulf War The EU

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 3/12 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 second lesson focuses on the completion of the Scramble for Africa: Teacher PPT on key events Key individuals activity sheet German expansion from 1884 Who attained which colonies The Fashoda Incident between France and Britain An analysis of the factors that led to the Scramble for Africa 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 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.

Lesson 4/12 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 domestic reactions to imperialism in Britain, France and Germany: Teacher PPT on key events Imperialism in Britain Imperialism in France Imperialism in Germany 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.

Part of a series of lessons linked to the Edexcel GCSE curriculum for: Option 33: The USA, 1954–75: conflict at home and abroad All lessons are fully resourced and mapped to match exactly with the contents of the official Edexcel GCSE textbook and specification. Each lesson is accompanied by a YouTube video that explains the topic that is the focus of the lesson. The Knowledge House lessons contain student-friendly requiring students to categorise, assess significance, sort events chronologically, comprehension, solving keyword anagrams, video-related exercises and other engaging tasks that improve students’ knowledge and understanding of second order concepts. There are extension tasks on each resource. There are no content-heavy PPTs that encourage regurgitation and rote memorisation. Rather, our focus is on resources created with the learner in mind. Please email info@theknowledgehouse.co.uk if you have any questions or queries. Thank you.

Part of a series of lessons linked to the Edexcel GCSE curriculum for: Option 33: The USA, 1954–75: conflict at home and abroad All lessons are fully resourced and mapped to match exactly with the contents of the official Edexcel GCSE textbook and specification. Each lesson is accompanied by a YouTube video that explains the topic that is the focus of the lesson. The Knowledge House lessons contain student-friendly requiring students to categorise, assess significance, sort events chronologically, comprehension, solving keyword anagrams, video-related exercises and other engaging tasks that improve students’ knowledge and understanding of second order concepts. There are extension tasks on each resource. There are no content-heavy PPTs that encourage regurgitation and rote memorisation. Rather, our focus is on resources created with the learner in mind. Please email info@theknowledgehouse.co.uk if you have any questions or queries. Thank you.

Part of a series of lessons linked to the Edexcel GCSE curriculum for: Option 33: The USA, 1954–75: conflict at home and abroad All lessons are fully resourced and mapped to match exactly with the contents of the official Edexcel GCSE textbook and specification. Each lesson is accompanied by a YouTube video that explains the topic that is the focus of the lesson. The Knowledge House lessons contain student-friendly requiring students to categorise, assess significance, sort events chronologically, comprehension, solving keyword anagrams, video-related exercises and other engaging tasks that improve students’ knowledge and understanding of second order concepts. There are extension tasks on each resource. There are no content-heavy PPTs that encourage regurgitation and rote memorisation. Rather, our focus is on resources created with the learner in mind. Please email info@theknowledgehouse.co.uk if you have any questions or queries. Thank you.

Part of a series of lessons linked to the Edexcel GCSE curriculum for: Option 33: The USA, 1954–75: conflict at home and abroad All lessons are fully resourced and mapped to match exactly with the contents of the official Edexcel GCSE textbook and specification. Each lesson is accompanied by a YouTube video that explains the topic that is the focus of the lesson. The Knowledge House lessons contain student-friendly requiring students to categorise, assess significance, sort events chronologically, comprehension, solving keyword anagrams, video-related exercises and other engaging tasks that improve students’ knowledge and understanding of second order concepts. There are extension tasks on each resource. There are no content-heavy PPTs that encourage regurgitation and rote memorisation. Rather, our focus is on resources created with the learner in mind. Please email info@theknowledgehouse.co.uk if you have any questions or queries. Thank you.