Lesson 5 of 10 in a series of lessons that examine the Crusades, from the rise of Islam to the Third Crusade. This lesson examines the events and consequences of the First Crusade. Students will examine: key figures, battles and armies of the First Crusade Information sheet on the First Crusade 8-mark narrative account 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 8 in a series of lessons that links to the origins of the First World War. This lesson examines the Franco-Prussian War. Students will examine: keywords the creation of the German Empire Causes, events and consequences of the war Describe two features writing guide. This is part of a series of lessons that aims to encompass the new 9-1 GCSE and IGCSE skills into Key Stage 3. Lessons are colourful and engaging, include differentiated tasks using a range of methods, such as: matching keywords how to answer questions/structure card-sort chronological tasks videos and crib sheets arranging by significance comprehension and questions If you have any questions or queries please email info@theknowledgehouse.co.uk

Lesson 5 of 8 in a series of lessons that links to the origins of the First World War. This lesson examines the system of alliances that developed from 1879. Students will examine: true or false recap information sheet on the alliances questions and a table to complete based on the information Explain two consequences/effects type exam question with students structure given. This is part of a series of lessons that aims to encompass the new 9-1 GCSE and IGCSE skills into Key Stage 3. Lessons are colourful and engaging, include differentiated tasks using a range of methods, such as: matching keywords how to answer questions/structure card-sort chronological tasks videos and crib sheets arranging by significance comprehension and questions If you have any questions or queries please email info@theknowledgehouse.co.uk

Part of a series of lessons linked to the Edexcel IGCSE curriculum for: The USA, 1918-41 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.

Part of a series of lessons linked to the Edexcel IGCSE curriculum for: The USA, 1918-41 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.

Either Hodder or Edexcel textbook necessary for some of the activities. Extensive PPT and activities that links to Chapter 3.4 of the new Edexcel GCSE 9-1 textbook, looking at opposition and resistance to the Nazi Party. Lessons on this topic are newly planned to meet the exacting standards of the new specification; they are not recycled lessons from previous years. Encourages independent work and includes engaging resources to bring the topic to life for students. Please email info@theknowledgehouse.co.uk if you have any questions.

Either new Edexcel or Hodder textbook necessary for some of these activities. Extensive PPT and activities that links to Chapter 4.3 of the new Edexcel GCSE 9-1 textbook, looking at employment and living standards under the Nazi regime. Lessons on this topic are newly planned to meet the exacting standards of the new specification; they are not recycled lessons from previous years. Encourages independent work and includes engaging resources to bring the topic to life for students.

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 on how Parliament interacts with the executive within the UK government. Students will examine how backbench MPs and peers interact and check executive power, assessing their relative importance. There are several detailed tasks on the role of select committees, with a strong emphasis on the Public Accounts Committee, Departmental Select Committee, Backbench Business Committee and Liaison Committee. There is a research task on the role of the opposition and accompanying tasks. There is also an article form the Huffington Post on Jeremy Corbyn and a Channel 4 documentary examining Jeremy Corbyn as Leader of the Opposition. Lessons from The Knowledge House are specially planned to meet the exacting standards of the new A-level politics specification. Each lesson has been planned using content taken from the three approved textbooks from Hodder and Pearson and media sources. However, there is no requirement to have a textbook for the completion of these lessons as they come with extensive information sheets and tasks for students to complete. Resources have numerous extension tasks, many of which can be completed for homework. Please email info@theknowledgehouse.co.uk if you have any questions, queries or comments.

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.

Lesson 7 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 reign of Mary I and how she attempted to reverse Henry and Edward’s religious changes. Students will: Watch a video and answer questions on the reign of Mary I Create a time-line on the chronology of Mary becoming queen Assess the significance of Mary’s various changes to the Church A source utility question on Mary’s reign. There is an exam question linked to Question 2 Paper 1 and Question 3a Paper 3, How useful are Sources A and B … There is a guide to answering this question 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.

Lesson 6 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 consequences of the Reformation in England. The two main areas students will research are: Changes under Henry VIII Changes under Edward VI There is also a keyword sheet to introduce students to new words. There are two exam questions linked to Question 3 on Paper 1: ‘Explain one way in which something is similar/different … over two time periods.’ There is a guide to answering this question 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.

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 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.

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 4/16 linking to the new Cambridge specification: Cambridge International AS and A Level History (9489): International History: China and Japan 1912-45 Each lesson is carefully planned to meet the exacting standards of the new CIE curriculum. Changes from (9389) specification are incorporated. 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.

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.