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
Changes in medicine: c.1848-c.1948
All lessons are fully resourced and mapped to match exactly with the contents of the official Edexcel IGCSE 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 resources, including, but not limited to, Edexcel IGCSE exam questions.
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.
Complete lesson plan linked to Chapter 1 of the Edexcel specification for The American West.
There is a different PPT for each of the three sub-chapters:
1.1 The Plains Indians: their beliefs and way of life.
1.2 Migration and early settlement
1.3 Conflict and tension
There are over 20 engaging worksheets that have the students complete the work. Each sheet carries specific guidelines that can be finished for homework or during feedback to ensure you meet the challenging demands of the new content-driven GCSE history exam.
Each task is carefully differentiated.
There is also a guide explaining how to approach each question for this exam paper.
There are three structure sheets showing students how to answer each question on this exam paper by looking at an exam question.
Please email info@theknowledgehouse.co.uk if you have any questions.
Thank you!
Complete set of lessons linked to the new Edexcel GCSE specification for The American West.
Each lesson has a specific PPT and a series of interactive, engaging and differentiated worksheets that require the students to do the work.
That’s a total of 9 PPTs, linked to the chapter headings for the Pearson textbook. However, both the Pearson and Hodder textbooks were used when creating these resources. Neither textbook is necessary for these tasks as all content is included.
Our lessons are carefully planned to ensure that all relevant content is covered to ensure a level 9 is attainable.
Each task has different levels of difficulty, with unfinished tasks a perfect opportunity for feedback or homework.
There is a glossary of key terms for students to complete as they progress through the course, along with an exam guide on how to answer questions for Paper 2, Section A.
If you have any questions or comments, please email info@theknowledgehouse.co.uk
Complete lesson that links to Chapter 1.2 of the Edexcel curriculum on The American West, c1835-c1895, Migration and Early Settlement
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 migration, 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 two consequences’ question.
This lesson looks in depth at:
-push and pull factors that encouraged migration
-the Oregon Trail
-Californian Gold Rush
-the Donner Party
-the Mormon migration
-problems associated with settlement
There is also a guide for an Explain two consequences 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.
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).
Lesson 11 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 for the launch of the Spanish Armada in 1588.
Students will look in detail at:
the Singeing of the King of Spain’s Beard
factors that influenced Philip’s decision
There is an exam questions linked to the 12-mark Explain why … question that comes up on:
Question 2 on Paper 3
Question 4 on Paper 1
Question 2 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.
Three detailed PPTs and student-led activities that give a detailed understanding of this period of the Cold War.
All lessons are newly planned to meet the exacting standards of the new Edexcel GCSE (9-1) curriculum.
Lessons include:
(i) Attempts to reduce tension
(ii) Flashpoints in superpower relations
(iii) Collapse of Soviet control in Eastern Europe
Any issues, please email markfoley1983@hotmail.com. I aim to respond within 3 hours.
Thank you.
Three detailed PPTs and student-led activities that give a detailed understanding of this period of the Cold War.
All lessons are newly planned to meet the exacting standards of the new Edexcel GCSE (9-1) curriculum.
Lessons include:
(i) The Berlin Wall;
(ii) The Cuban Missile Crisis;
(iii) Czechoslovakia.
Thank you.
Three lessons on the origins of the Cold War:
(i) Political ideologies of East and West, three conferences and deterioration of the Grand Alliance;
(ii) The development of the Cold War, including Truman Doctrine, Marshall Plan and the Soviet response (Berlin crisis).
(iii) The Cold War intensifies, the arms race, new leaders and the Hungarian Uprising.
There are numerous activities, three PPT’s, a glossary and an exam guide on how to answer questions on the Cold War paper.
The seventh in a series of lessons linked to the Edexcel IGCSE curriculum for:
A divided union, civil rights in the USA, 1945-74.
All lessons are fully resourced and mapped to match exactly with the contents of the official Edexcel IGCSE 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 resources, including, but not limited to, Edexcel IGCSE exam questions.
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.
A complete bundle of lessons that examines the role of the Church in the Middle Ages.
There are lessons on:
Church beliefs
the impact of the Church on everyday lives
impact of the Church on crime
monasteries
priests, monks and nuns
a detailed series of lessons on the murder of Thomas Becket and the conflict between the Church and state
There is an assessment in a GCSE style format with short questions and GCSE style questions for students to be assessed at the end of the course of learning.
The assessment covers everything from Term 1 and 2, and will include questions on the Norman conquest. However, the majority of questions are focused on religion in the Middle Ages.
The aim of this is to get students to revise topics over a longer period, thereby improving memory
If you have any questions or queries regarding these resources please email info@theknowledgehouse.co.uk
A complete bundle of lessons that examines the role of the Church in the Middle Ages.
There are lessons on:
Church beliefs
the impact of the Church on everyday lives
impact of the Church on crime
monasteries
priests, monks and nuns
a detailed series of lessons on the murder of Thomas Becket and the conflict between the Church and state
There is an assessment in a GCSE style format with short questions and GCSE style questions for students to be assessed at the end of the course of learning.
The assessment covers everything from Term 1 and 2, and will include questions on the Norman conquest. However, the majority of questions are focused on religion in the Middle Ages.
The aim of this is to get students to revise topics over a longer period, thereby improving memory
