Lesson 3/3 on Chapter 8 - Regionalism and the European Union, Edexcel, Global Politics. Comprehensive and detailed examination of the European Union, its creation, aims and expansion. These lessons are specifically planned to meet the exacting standards of the new specification from Edexcel. The resources are student-led and include numerous worksheets that include extension tasks to ensure target grades of A* are met. Please email info@theknowledgehouse.co.uk if you are unhappy with this resource or have any query. Thank you The Knowledge House

Final lesson on Chapter 1, Component 3 of the new Edexcel A-level politics specification on Global Politics. This lesson gives students an in-depth look at the arguments underpinning Francis Fukuyama’s End of History article and Samuel Huntington’s Cash of Civilisations. Original PDF’s are included along with high quality student-led resources that give students a comprehensive understanding of this topic. Please email info@theknowledgehouse.co.uk if you have any questions or queries.

Comprehensive examination of the increasingly complex and interdependent world in which we are living. This is the second in a series of lessons from The Knowledge House that links to Chapter 2 of the new Edexcel specification on Global Politics - The state and globalisation. This lesson examines the issues raised by globalisation and the extent to which the international community meets these needs. The lesson focuses on: poverty human rights conflict environmentalism. This is an extremely important lesson within the Global Politics specification, as it raises the question as to whether the nation-state or the international community is best placed to meet the demands of an increasingly globalised world, highlighting the realist v liberal debate. 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.

Comprehensive and detailed examination of the way different institution of UK government overlap - the judiciary, legislature and executive. These lessons are specifically planned to meet the exacting standards of the new specification from Edexcel. The resources are student-led and include numerous worksheets that include extension tasks to ensure target grades of A* are met. Please email info@theknowledgehouse.co.uk if you are unhappy with this resource or have any query. Thank you The Knowledge House

Comprehensive and detailed examination of the background, nature and role of the judiciary in UK Government. These lessons are specifically planned to meet the exacting standards of the new specification from Edexcel. The resources are student-led and include numerous worksheets that include extension tasks to ensure target grades of A* are met. Please email info@theknowledgehouse.co.uk if you are unhappy with this resource or have any query. Thank you The Knowledge House

Second in a series of lessons examining the PM and cabinet in the UK Government. The Knowledge House make detailed and student-led lessons that aim to reduce the workload of teachers and increase student independence by having worksheets linked to the Edexcel specification. This lesson examines the powers of the M and cabinet, with a detailed look at the conventions of individual ministerial responsibility and collective ministerial responsibility. Please email info@theknowledgehouse.co.uk if you have any questions or queries.

The final lesson in The Knowledge House’s series on the PM and the executive, linked to the Edexcel specification on UK Government. Engaging, interactive and student-led resources that encourage independent learning. This lesson links to the changing relationship between the PM and the cabinet and includes a 60 minute documentary on the 2010 coalition and a worksheet on the implications of that government for cabinet government. There is an accompanying crib sheet for students to take notes during the documentary. There is also a homework-task for students to research four prime ministers: Margaret Thatcher Tony Blair David Cameron Theresa May. This allows students to have a cross-section of different leaders and the way the interacted with their various cabinet governments. Please email info@theknowledgehouse.co.uk if you have any questions or queries.

Up to date and in-depth examination of the core executive in UK Government. Part of a series of detailed lessons linked to the new Edexcel specification on UK Politics. Numerous student-led activities in the form of interactive worksheets that can be used in students folders to create an excellent revision tool after the lesson. This lesson looks at the make-up of the executive within UK Government and the role it performs within the British political system. Please email info@theknowledgehouse.co.uk if you have any questions or queries regarding these resources.

Comprehensive examination of the increasingly complex and interdependent world in which we are living. This is the third (and final) in a series of lessons from The Knowledge House that links to Chapter 2 of the new Edexcel specification on Global Politics - The state and globalisation. This lesson examines the issue of Americanization, and how globalisation has led to the homogenisation of the world’s culture. This lesson also examines the different schools of thought on the process of globalsiation: Hyper-globalisers Globalisation sceptics Transformationalists There is a summary sheet on globalisation that summarises everything students have done up to this point on the topic of globalisation. This is an extremely important lesson within the Global Politics specification, as it raises the question as to whether the nation-state or the international community is best placed to meet the demands of an increasingly globalised world, highlighting the realist v liberal debate. 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.

Comprehensive examination of attempts at economic global governance in the post-war period. This is the first in a series of lessons from The Knowledge House that links to Chapter 4 of the new Edexcel specification on Global Politics - Global governance - economic. This lesson examines the role of the Bretton Woods Conference in establishing a new financial order based on the principles of free-trade. There will be an in-depth examination of the IMF and World Bank. There is also a comprehensive key word sheet covering new terms that will arise in this chapter. 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.

Comprehensive examination of attempts at economic global governance in the post-war period. This is the third and final in a series of lessons from The Knowledge House that links to Chapter 4 of the new Edexcel specification on Global Politics - Global governance - economic. This lesson examines the role of IGOs and nation-states in reducing poverty in a globalised world. This is a thorough lesson that investigates Absolute and relative poverty Different types of poverty Ideological approaches Economic growth and different measures of poverty and development Causes of poverty Washington Consensus There is also an introductory video to dependency theory and world systems theory This lesson equips students to be able to answer essay-style questions on this topic for the A-level global politics examination. 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.

Comprehensive examination of attempts at political global governance in the post-war period. This is the third in a series of lessons from The Knowledge House that links to Chapter 3 of the new Edexcel specification on Global Politics - Global governance - political. This lesson examines the effectiveness of the UN, taking the following factors into account: the nature of global polarity state sovereignty UN Security Council various peacekeeping operations. 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.

Comprehensive examination of attempts at economic global governance in the post-war period. This is the second in a series of three lessons from The Knowledge House that links to Chapter 4 of the new Edexcel specification on Global Politics - Global governance - economic. This lesson examines the role of the World Trade Organisation and how it has facilitated global trade since the inception of the GATT. There will be an in-depth examination of the G7/8 and G20. 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.

Part of a complete scheme of lessons examining imperialism from the Scramble for Africa to the independence of the Middle East. Ten lessons in total focusing on: New Imperialism explanation European explorers Scramble for Africa Imperial tensions Treatment of natives Scramble for China Rise of USA Impact of WWI on colonies Case study: Middle East Case study: Middle East Includes: PPT for each lesson Worksheets for each lesson Video links Engaging activities 24 mark assessment Links to Kahoot revision quizzes after Lessons 5 and 10.

Part of a complete scheme of lessons examining imperialism from the Scramble for Africa to the independence of the Middle East. Ten lessons in total focusing on: New Imperialism explanation European explorers Scramble for Africa Imperial tensions Treatment of natives Scramble for China Rise of USA Impact of WWI on colonies Case study: Middle East Case study: Middle East Includes: PPT for each lesson Worksheets for each lesson Video links Engaging activities 24 mark assessment Links to Kahoot revision quizzes after Lessons 5 and 10.