Wolsey Academy operates as a non-profit, with every penny we make going to one of our charity partners or into the Ipswich Initiative, funding good works across the town and county. Search for Wolsey Academy to see our website for more details and to purchase resources at a discount.
Wolsey Academy operates as a non-profit, with every penny we make going to one of our charity partners or into the Ipswich Initiative, funding good works across the town and county. Search for Wolsey Academy to see our website for more details and to purchase resources at a discount.
This lesson explores the life and legacy of Pocahontas, a Native American woman known for her role in promoting peace between her people and the English settlers in Jamestown, Virginia. Students will learn about her significant contributions, including saving Captain John Smith and marrying John Rolfe. Activities include video analysis, sorting timeline events, guided reading, and writing PEEKA paragraphs. The lesson concludes with a discussion on Pocahontas’s impact on Colonial America.
Lesson Content and Activities:
Introduction:
Discuss Pocahontas’s background and her significance in American history.
Introduce today’s keywords: Native American, Settlers, Peace.
Video Task:
Watch videos on Pocahontas.
Answer questions about who she was, when she lived, what she is most famous for, why these events happened, and where they took place.
Timeline Activity:
Sort the timeline cards into the correct chronological order:
Pocahontas is born to Chief Powhatan in what is now Virginia, USA.
Pocahontas saves Captain John Smith from execution.
Pocahontas is captured by English settlers and held for ransom.
Pocahontas marries John Rolfe, an English tobacco planter.
Pocahontas travels to England with her husband and son.
Pocahontas dies in England at around 21 years old.
Primary Source Analysis:
Read through extended writing on Pocahontas.
Answer the following questions:
What role did Pocahontas play in promoting peace between the Native Americans and the English settlers?
How did Pocahontas’s marriage to John Rolfe help strengthen relations between her people and the English?
What impact did Pocahontas’s visit to England have on English society and the Jamestown settlement?
Why is Pocahontas’s story still remembered and significant today?
Ranking Activity:
Discuss with a partner how to rank the significance of three key events: promoting peace, her marriage, and her visit to England.
Justify the rankings based on their historical impact.
Historian Analysis:
Read and compare the viewpoints of two historians on Pocahontas’s legacy.
Write a paragraph addressing how far the historians agree about her legacy using provided sentence starters.
Writing Task:
Write a PEEKA paragraph explaining Pocahontas’s most significant impact on Colonial America.
Use the PEEKA planning sheet for guidance.
Class Discussion:
Share and discuss the PEEKA paragraphs.
Reflect on Pocahontas’s legacy and her contributions to the early years of the Jamestown colony.
Recap Quiz:
When was Pocahontas born?
What was Pocahontas’s real name?
Who did Pocahontas save from execution?
Who did Pocahontas marry?
Where did Pocahontas die?
Resources:
Video links on Pocahontas
Timeline cards
Extended writing and questions
Historian viewpoints
PEEKA paragraph guidelines and planning sheet
Recap quiz questions
This lesson examines the life and contributions of Albert Einstein, focusing on his groundbreaking theories of relativity and his impact on science and society. Students will learn about his scientific achievements, including the photoelectric effect, and his advocacy for peace and civil rights. Activities include video analysis, timeline sorting, guided reading, and writing PEEKA paragraphs. The lesson concludes with a discussion on Einstein’s legacy and his influence on modern physics.
Lesson Content and Activities:
Introduction:
Discuss Albert Einstein’s background and significance in scientific history.
Introduce today’s keywords: Relativity, Physicist, Photoelectric Effect.
Video Task:
Watch the provided videos on Albert Einstein.
Answer the questions: Who was he? When did he live? What is he most famous for? Why did he do this? Where did this happen?
Timeline Activity:
Sort the timeline cards into the correct chronological order:
Albert Einstein is born in Ulm, Germany (1879).
Einstein publishes his theory of special relativity (1905).
He presents his theory of general relativity (1915).
Einstein wins the Nobel Prize in Physics for his explanation of the photoelectric effect (1921).
Einstein moves to the United States to escape the rise of the Nazis in Germany (1933).
Albert Einstein dies in Princeton, New Jersey, USA (1955).
Primary Source Analysis:
Read through the extended writing on Einstein and answer the following questions:
How did Einstein’s theory of special relativity change our understanding of space and time?
What impact did Einstein’s theory of general relativity have on the field of astrophysics?
Why was Einstein awarded the Nobel Prize in Physics in 1921?
How did Einstein use his fame to promote peace and civil rights?
Ranking Activity:
Discuss with a partner how to rank each of the three key events in Einstein’s life: developing the theory of special relativity, winning the Nobel Prize, and advocating for peace and civil rights.
Historian Analysis:
Read and compare the viewpoints of two historians on Einstein’s legacy.
Write a paragraph addressing how far the historians agree about his legacy using the provided sentence starters.
Writing Task:
Write a PEEKA paragraph explaining Einstein’s most significant impact on our understanding of the world.
Use the PEEKA planning sheet for guidance.
Class Discussion:
Share and discuss the PEEKA paragraphs.
Reflect on Einstein’s legacy and his contributions to science and society.
Recap Quiz:
Participate in a recap quiz to reinforce key points from the lesson.
Resources:
Video links on Albert Einstein
Timeline cards
Primary source documents
Guided reading text
PEEKA paragraph guidelines and planning sheet
This lesson examines the Civil Rights Movement in the United States, focusing on key events, figures, and laws that shaped the fight for racial equality. Students will learn about segregation, nonviolent protests, and significant legal changes. Activities include video analysis, timeline sorting, guided reading, and writing PEEKA paragraphs. The lesson concludes with a discussion on the movement’s impact and its legacy in promoting civil rights and social justice.
Lesson Content and Activities:
Introduction:
Discuss the Civil Rights Movement and its significance in American history.
Introduce today’s keywords: Segregation, Civil Rights, Nonviolent Protest, Desegregation.
Video Task:
Watch videos on the Civil Rights Movement and write a short summary of the situation facing African Americans in the first half of the 20th century.
Timeline Activity:
Sort the timeline cards into the correct chronological order of significant events in the Civil Rights Movement.
Primary Source Analysis:
Read and analyze primary sources related to key events and figures in the Civil Rights Movement.
Complete guided reading activities.
Causes and Consequences:
Categorize and sort evidence into causes and consequences of the Civil Rights Movement.
Relay Activity:
Work in groups to relay information about key events using a diagram with icons.
Guided Reading Activity:
Complete guided reading activity, subtitling each paragraph and noting key facts.
Writing Task:
Write two PEEKA paragraphs explaining two significant aspects of the Civil Rights Movement.
Peer Assessment:
Read through a partner’s paragraphs, highlight each PEEKA section, and provide feedback.
Class Discussion:
Share and discuss the PEEKA paragraphs.
Recap Quiz:
Participate in a recap quiz to reinforce key points from the lesson.
Resources:
Video links on the Civil Rights Movement
Timeline cards
Primary source documents
Guided reading text
PEEKA paragraph guidelines and planning sheet
From a series of over 50 lessons made by Wolsey Academy on the history of the United States. They provide a thorough foundation of knowledge in this vital period of world history and provide an excellent foundation for all future study. Each lesson looks to focus on a range of historical skills and exam techniques to equip students with knowledge and transferable research, analysis and study skills.
To find the complete bundle search on the Wolsey Academy website.
Wolsey Academy operates as a non-profit, with every penny we make going to one of our charity partners or into the Ipswich Initiative, funding good works across the town and county. Search for Wolsey Academy to see our website for more details and to purchase resources at a discount.
Use code ‘WOLSEY’ for 10% off at the Wolsey Academy Web Store.
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This lesson examines the Great Migration, a major movement of African Americans from the South to Northern and Western cities between 1910 and 1970. Students will learn about the reasons for migration, the experiences of the migrants, and their impact on American society. Activities include video analysis, timeline sorting, guided reading, and writing PEEKA paragraphs. The lesson concludes with a discussion on the significance of the Great Migration and its legacy in shaping modern America.
Lesson Content and Activities:
Introduction:
Discuss the Great Migration and its significance in American history.
Introduce today’s keywords: Great Migration, Jim Crow, Red Summer, First Great Migration, Second Great Migration, Redlining.
Video Task:
Watch videos on the Great Migration and summarize key causes, events, and consequences.
Timeline Activity:
Sort the timeline cards into the correct chronological order of significant events in the Great Migration.
Primary Source Analysis:
Read and analyze primary sources related to the Great Migration.
Complete guided reading activities.
Push and Pull Factors:
Categorize and sort evidence into push and pull factors of the Great Migration.
Case Study:
Analyze the journey and experiences of an African American migrant through a case study.
Writing Task:
Write two PEEKA paragraphs explaining two significant aspects of the Great Migration.
Peer Assessment:
Read through a partner’s paragraphs, highlight each PEEKA section, and provide feedback.
Class Discussion:
Share and discuss the PEEKA paragraphs.
Recap Quiz:
Participate in a recap quiz to reinforce key points from the lesson.
Resources:
Video links on the Great Migration
Timeline cards
Primary source documents
Guided reading text
PEEKA paragraph guidelines and planning sheet
From a series of over 50 lessons made by Wolsey Academy on the history of the United States. They provide a thorough foundation of knowledge in this vital period of world history and provide an excellent foundation for all future study. Each lesson looks to focus on a range of historical skills and exam techniques to equip students with knowledge and transferable research, analysis and study skills.
To find the complete bundle search on the Wolsey Academy website.
Wolsey Academy operates as a non-profit, with every penny we make going to one of our charity partners or into the Ipswich Initiative, funding good works across the town and county. Search for Wolsey Academy to see our website for more details and to purchase resources at a discount.
Use code ‘WOLSEY’ for 10% off at the Wolsey Academy Web Store.
Please help us, help you, help them. Thank you.
Hope it helps.
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This lesson examines the reign of King George III, focusing on his significant events, including the loss of the American colonies and the Acts of Union. Students will learn about his impact on British and American history, his bouts of mental illness, and his legislative contributions. Activities include video analysis, timeline sorting, guided reading, and writing PEEKA paragraphs. The lesson concludes with a discussion on George III’s legacy and his influence on both Britain and the USA.
Lesson Content and Activities:
Introduction:
Discuss King George III’s background and significance in both British and American history.
Introduce today’s keywords: Regency, Acts of Union 1801, Elector of Hanover.
Video Task:
Watch videos on King George III and answer key questions about his life and achievements.
Timeline Activity:
Sort the timeline cards into the correct chronological order of significant events in King George III’s life and reign.
Primary Source Analysis:
Read and analyze primary sources related to King George III’s actions and influence.
Complete guided reading activities.
Causes and Consequences:
Categorize and sort evidence into causes and consequences of key events during King George III’s reign.
Ranking Activity:
Rank key events in George III’s life based on their significance.
Historian Analysis:
Compare viewpoints of historians on George III’s legacy and write a paragraph summarizing the agreement and disagreement.
Writing Task:
Write a PEEKA paragraph explaining George III’s most significant impact on history.
Peer Assessment:
Read through a partner’s paragraphs, highlight each PEEKA section, and provide feedback.
Class Discussion:
Share and discuss the PEEKA paragraphs.
Recap Quiz:
Participate in a recap quiz to reinforce key points from the lesson.
Resources:
Video links on King George III
Timeline cards
Primary source documents
Guided reading text
PEEKA paragraph guidelines and planning sheet
From a series of over 50 lessons made by Wolsey Academy on the history of the United States. They provide a thorough foundation of knowledge in this vital period of world history and provide an excellent foundation for all future study. Each lesson looks to focus on a range of historical skills and exam techniques to equip students with knowledge and transferable research, analysis and study skills.
To find the complete bundle search on the Wolsey Academy website.
Wolsey Academy operates as a non-profit, with every penny we make going to one of our charity partners or into the Ipswich Initiative, funding good works across the town and county. Search for Wolsey Academy to see our website for more details and to purchase resources at a discount.
Use code ‘WOLSEY’ for 10% off at the Wolsey Academy Web Store.
Please help us, help you, help them. Thank you.
Hope it helps.
W
This lesson introduces the Anglo-Saxons, focusing on their arrival in Britain, the reasons behind their migration, and their influence on early British history. Students will learn about the period following the Roman withdrawal and the establishment of Anglo-Saxon kingdoms. Activities include video analysis, timeline sorting, guided reading, and creating a detailed Anglo-Saxon factsheet. The lesson concludes with a discussion on the lasting impact of the Anglo-Saxons on British culture and society.
Lesson Content and Activities:
Introduction:
Discuss the Anglo-Saxons and their significance in British history.
Introduce today’s keywords: Saxon Shore, Picts, Vortigern, Mercenaries.
Video Task:
Watch videos on the Anglo-Saxons and make notes to answer key questions.
Timeline Activity:
Sort the timeline cards into the correct chronological order of significant events during the Anglo-Saxon period.
Primary Source Analysis:
Read and analyze primary sources related to the Anglo-Saxons.
Complete guided reading activities.
Factsheet Creation:
Create an Anglo-Saxon factsheet or fill in the provided table, including illustrations and detailed information on their origins, reasons for migration, famous kings, village life, and social structure.
Research Task:
Investigate the influences of Latin (Roman/Norman) and Germanic (Saxon/Viking) on the English language.
Writing Task:
Write a PEEKA paragraph explaining a significant aspect of Anglo-Saxon history.
Peer Assessment:
Read through a partner’s factsheet or paragraph, highlight key sections, and provide feedback.
Class Discussion:
Share and discuss the factsheets and paragraphs.
Recap Quiz:
Participate in a recap quiz to reinforce key points from the lesson.
Resources:
Video links on the Anglo-Saxons
Timeline cards
Primary source documents
Guided reading text
Factsheet templates
PEEKA paragraph guidelines and planning sheet
From a series of lessons made by Wolsey Academy on the history of the United States. They provide a thorough foundation of knowledge in this vital period of world history and provide an excellent foundation for all future study. Each lesson looks to focus on a range of historical skills and exam techniques to equip students with knowledge and transferable research, analysis and study skills.
To find the complete bundle search on the Wolsey Academy website.
Wolsey Academy operates as a non-profit, with every penny we make going to one of our charity partners or into the Ipswich Initiative, funding good works across the town and county. Search for Wolsey Academy to see our website for more details and to purchase resources at a discount.
Use code ‘WOLSEY’ for 10% off at the Wolsey Academy Web Store.
Please help us, help you, help them. Thank you.
Hope it helps.
W
This is one lesson from a series of 6 lessons that focus on the History of Toys. Each lesson is fully resourced with anything that needs printing at the end of the PowerPoint ready in a print friendly format.
The idea is to engage students with historical skills (comprehension, chronology, factor sorting, factor prioritisation and paragraph writing) using content they are already familiar and passionate with. We have had a lot of success with these lessons in our school and use them as both introduction to history lessons as well as at the end of year as reward topics to study. They are fun and academically rigorous!
We hope they help!
The six lessons cover the History of…
Lego
Funko Pops
My Little Pony
Power Rangers
Teenage Mutant Hero Turtles
Transformers
Each lesson includes as a minimum:
• Reading Comprehension Task
• Video and questions
• Timeline sort
• Success Factors behind the brand
• Bespoke activity to expand the brand
• Exam style writing question with exemplar and writing support slide.
• All resources included within the PowerPoint.
Wolsey Academy, a non-profit resource provider, directs all profits to various charities, including refugee support, youth sports, educational programs, and carbon capture, achieving a carbon-negative status. Explore our site for resources and free history role-playing games loved by students. Thank you for your dedication to teaching and for supporting our mission.
1 Lesson from a series of 28 lessons on UAE Social Studies (History). Each lesson contained keywords and a wide range of activities, with a focus on developing skills that students can use in their regular lessons too. A key focus is obviously on Historical skills, but also Geographic, Business as well as general skills of research, debate and presentation. Several lessons have been inspired by lectures given at the NYU Abu Dhabi by experts in their fields.
The lessons begin with the formation of the Arabian landmass and end with the Arabs on Mars! Fairly comprehensive history. All lessons have been made with cultural sensitivities in mind.
The lessons are:
Historical Overview of the UAE
Jebel Faya
The Magan People
Bronze Age Trade
Wadi Suq and Umm Al Na
The Iron Age
Pre-Islamic Arabia
The Prophet Muhammad and the arrival of Islam
Battle of Dibba 632CE
Mecca and Medina
Khalid ibn al-Walid
The Portuguese and the Persian Gulf
The Islamic Era & Hormuz
Bedouin Traditions
Pirate Coast & Trucial States
The Pearl Trade
Diary of a Dhow Driver
Qasr Al Hosn
Emirati Homes and Architecture
Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan
Founding of the UAE 1971
Famous Emiratis
Famous Ex-Pats
UAE The Global Crossroads
The Dubai Miracle
Sovereign Wealth Funds
UAE Space Program
Wolsey Academy, a non-profit resource provider, directs all profits to various charities, including refugee support, youth sports, educational programs, and carbon capture, achieving a carbon-negative status. Explore our site for resources and free history role-playing games loved by students. Thank you for your dedication to teaching and for supporting our mission.
1 Lesson from a series of 28 lessons on UAE Social Studies (History). Each lesson contained keywords and a wide range of activities, with a focus on developing skills that students can use in their regular lessons too. A key focus is obviously on Historical skills, but also Geographic, Business as well as general skills of research, debate and presentation. Several lessons have been inspired by lectures given at the NYU Abu Dhabi by experts in their fields.
The lessons begin with the formation of the Arabian landmass and end with the Arabs on Mars! Fairly comprehensive history. All lessons have been made with cultural sensitivities in mind.
The lessons are:
Historical Overview of the UAE
Jebel Faya
The Magan People
Bronze Age Trade
Wadi Suq and Umm Al Na
The Iron Age
Pre-Islamic Arabia
The Prophet Muhammad and the arrival of Islam
Battle of Dibba 632CE
Mecca and Medina
Khalid ibn al-Walid
The Portuguese and the Persian Gulf
The Islamic Era & Hormuz
Bedouin Traditions
Pirate Coast & Trucial States
The Pearl Trade
Diary of a Dhow Driver
Qasr Al Hosn
Emirati Homes and Architecture
Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan
Founding of the UAE 1971
Famous Emiratis
Famous Ex-Pats
UAE The Global Crossroads
The Dubai Miracle
Sovereign Wealth Funds
UAE Space Program
Wolsey Academy, a non-profit resource provider, directs all profits to various charities, including refugee support, youth sports, educational programs, and carbon capture, achieving a carbon-negative status. Explore our site for resources and free history role-playing games loved by students. Thank you for your dedication to teaching and for supporting our mission.
The first 14 lessons (only) from a a series of 27 lessons on UAE Social Studies (History). Each lesson contained keywords and a wide range of activities, with a focus on developing skills that students can use in their regular lessons too. A key focus is obviously on Historical skills, but also Geographic, Business as well as general skills of research, debate and presentation. Several lessons have been inspired by lectures given at the NYU Abu Dhabi by experts in their fields.
The lessons begin with the formation of the Arabian landmass and end with the Arabs on Mars! Fairly comprehensive history. All lessons have been made with cultural sensitivities in mind.
The lessons in both Parts 1 and 2 are:
Historical Overview of the UAE
Jebel Faya
The Magan People
Bronze Age Trade
Wadi Suq and Umm Al Na
The Iron Age
Pre-Islamic Arabia
The Prophet Muhammad and the arrival of Islam
Battle of Dibba 632CE
Mecca and Medina
Khalid ibn al-Walid
The Portuguese and the Persian Gulf
The Islamic Era & Hormuz
Bedouin Traditions
Pirate Coast & Trucial States
The Pearl Trade
Diary of a Dhow Driver
Qasr Al Hosn
Emirati Homes and Architecture
Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan
Founding of the UAE 1971
Famous Emiratis
Famous Ex-Pats
UAE The Global Crossroads
The Dubai Miracle
Sovereign Wealth Funds
UAE Space Program
Wolsey Academy, a non-profit resource provider, directs all profits to various charities, including refugee support, youth sports, educational programs, and carbon capture, achieving a carbon-negative status. Explore our site for resources and free history role-playing games loved by students. Thank you for your dedication to teaching and for supporting our mission.
1 Lesson from a series of 10 lessons on the History of Early Islam. Each lesson contains keywords and a wide range of activities, with a focus on developing skills and content in this area. Each lesson includes reading comprehension tasks but also a main ‘activity’ that allows students to be creative and apply their new knowledge, there is also a focus throughout on building up long-form writing skills such as paragraph structure.
The lessons include:
The Birth of the Prophet
Mecca and Medina
The Ridda Wars
Khalid ibn al-Walid
Rashidun Caliphate & Battle of Yarmouk | Fall of Byzantium
Caliphate on the march | Fall of the Sasanians
The Shia Sunni Split
The Umayyad Caliphate and Islamic Spain
The Abbasid Caliphate and battle of Talas
The Abbasid Caliphate and the Golden Age of Islam
Wolsey Academy, a non-profit resource provider, directs all profits to various charities, including refugee support, youth sports, educational programs, and carbon capture, achieving a carbon-negative status. Explore our site for resources and free history role-playing games loved by students. Thank you for your dedication to teaching and for supporting our mission.
The Cold War IGCSE Edexcel
One lesson from over forty on the Cold War, designed for the IGCSE Edexcel specification but instantly transferable to any other GCSE (or non-GCSE) curriculum.
It begins before the Second World War, with the origins of Communist thinking and the Russian Revolution and continues right through the fall of the Berlin Wall and the end of the USSR.
Each lesson comes with a range of activities, keyword cards and assessments. Focus on developing analytical and writing skills.
Wolsey Academy, a non-profit resource provider, directs all profits to various charities, including refugee support, youth sports, educational programs, and carbon capture, achieving a carbon-negative status. Explore our site for resources and free history role-playing games loved by students. Thank you for your dedication to teaching and for supporting our mission.
The Cold War IGCSE Edexcel
One lesson from over forty on the Cold War, designed for the IGCSE Edexcel specification but instantly transferable to any other GCSE (or non-GCSE) curriculum.
It begins before the Second World War, with the origins of Communist thinking and the Russian Revolution and continues right through the fall of the Berlin Wall and the end of the USSR.
Each lesson comes with a range of activities, keyword cards and assessments. Focus on developing analytical and writing skills.
Wolsey Academy, a non-profit resource provider, directs all profits to various charities, including refugee support, youth sports, educational programs, and carbon capture, achieving a carbon-negative status. Explore our site for resources and free history role-playing games loved by students. Thank you for your dedication to teaching and for supporting our mission.
The Cold War IGCSE Edexcel
One lesson from over forty on the Cold War, designed for the IGCSE Edexcel specification but instantly transferable to any other GCSE (or non-GCSE) curriculum.
It begins before the Second World War, with the origins of Communist thinking and the Russian Revolution and continues right through the fall of the Berlin Wall and the end of the USSR.
Each lesson comes with a range of activities, keyword cards and assessments. Focus on developing analytical and writing skills.
Wolsey Academy, a non-profit resource provider, directs all profits to various charities, including refugee support, youth sports, educational programs, and carbon capture, achieving a carbon-negative status. Explore our site for resources and free history role-playing games loved by students. Thank you for your dedication to teaching and for supporting our mission.
The Cold War IGCSE Edexcel
One lesson from over forty on the Cold War, designed for the IGCSE Edexcel specification but instantly transferable to any other GCSE (or non-GCSE) curriculum.
It begins before the Second World War, with the origins of Communist thinking and the Russian Revolution and continues right through the fall of the Berlin Wall and the end of the USSR.
Each lesson comes with a range of activities, keyword cards and assessments. Focus on developing analytical and writing skills.
Wolsey Academy, a non-profit resource provider, directs all profits to various charities, including refugee support, youth sports, educational programs, and carbon capture, achieving a carbon-negative status. Explore our site for resources and free history role-playing games loved by students. Thank you for your dedication to teaching and for supporting our mission.
The Cold War IGCSE Edexcel
One lesson from over forty on the Cold War, designed for the IGCSE Edexcel specification but instantly transferable to any other GCSE (or non-GCSE) curriculum.
It begins before the Second World War, with the origins of Communist thinking and the Russian Revolution and continues right through the fall of the Berlin Wall and the end of the USSR.
Each lesson comes with a range of activities, keyword cards and assessments. Focus on developing analytical and writing skills.
Wolsey Academy, a non-profit resource provider, directs all profits to various charities, including refugee support, youth sports, educational programs, and carbon capture, achieving a carbon-negative status. Explore our site for resources and free history role-playing games loved by students. Thank you for your dedication to teaching and for supporting our mission.
A case study from a series of ten on Business in the Middle East. IGCSE Business Topics are taught using the following case studies:
• Emirates Group: A global aviation company based in Dubai, known for its airline, Emirates, and its subsidiary, dnata, which provides ground handling and travel services.
o Vertical integration, marketing mix.
• Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC): A state-owned oil and gas company responsible for exploration, production, refining, distribution, and marketing of petroleum and petrochemical products.
o Economic sectors, vertical integration, state ownership, external stakeholders.
• Etihad Airways: The national airline of the UAE, headquartered in Abu Dhabi, offering passenger and cargo services to various destinations worldwide.
o Diversification (Cargo & holidays), market segments, hiring and internal training (in Abu Dhabi)
• DP World: A global trade enabler and port operator with a significant presence in Dubai. DP World manages and operates numerous marine terminals and logistics parks across six continents.
o Growth through acquisition, automation and investment in capital machinery,
• Emaar Properties: A real estate development company known for developing iconic structures such as the Burj Khalifa, the world’s tallest building, and The Dubai Mall, one of the largest shopping malls in the world.
o Location Factors, Finance options
• Dubai Islamic Bank (DIB): The largest Islamic bank in the UAE, providing a range of Sharia-compliant banking products and services to individuals and businesses.
o Islamic Finance, financing options, currency.
• Caliente Caps.
o Regionalisation, Localisation, market segments.
• Mubadala
o Sovereign Wealth Funds, Diversification, returns to owners.
• Jumeirah Group: A luxury hospitality company operating hotels and resorts across the globe, known for its iconic properties such as Burj Al Arab in Dubai.
o Location factors, market segments, job rotation, internal recruitment.
• Al-Futtaim Group: A diversified conglomerate with operations in various sectors, including automotive, retail, real estate, and financial services. The group represents several international brands in the UAE.
o Conglomerates, diversification, franchises.
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This lesson resource offers a comprehensive and engaging approach to exploring World War I through the lens of Kitchener’s Army.
Learning episodes:
Introduction to Kitchener’s Army: A brief discussion setting historical context.
Group Work on Motivations: Students explore different reasons men joined the army.
Propaganda Posters Analysis: Students complete a ‘content and purpose’ table for understanding wartime propaganda.
Studying Real Quotes: Examining actual quotes from soldiers to add personal perspectives.
Exam-Style Question: Writing an ‘explain’ question to practice analytical skills.
Creative Activity: Planning and drawing a propaganda poster to apply learned concepts.
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We hope it helps.
One lesson from the French Revolution & Napoleon SOW (10 lessons) we have been teaching for a while but recently jazzed up some cartoon illustrations and streamlined/added some activities.
Each lesson comes with a range of activities and a focus, some build up essay writing skills, others focus on debates, others are more creative tasks. All resources included at the end of each PowerPoint, designed to be as ‘pick and play’ or ‘pick up and modify’ as possible to help you out.
Content wise you can see below, starts with the Enlightenment as context and then roams into Napoleon’s rise, his wars and eventually downfall at Waterloo. Have had excellent engagement with this SOW.
The lessons are as follows:
The Enlightenment - French Revolution & Napoleon
Causes of the Revolution - French Revolution & Napoleon
Tennis Court Oath & The Bastille - French Revolution & Napoleon
Constitution and the Republic - French Revolution & Napoleon
The Terror - French Revolution & Napoleon
Napoleon’s Rise To Power - French Revolution & Napoleon
Napoleon the General - French Revolution & Napoleon
Peninsular War & The Rifles - French Revolution & Napoleon
Battle of Waterloo 1815 - French Revolution & Napoleon
Napoleonic Law and Legacy - French Revolution & Napoleon
Wolsey Academy, a non-profit resource provider, directs all profits to various charities, including refugee support, youth sports, educational programs, and carbon capture, achieving a carbon-negative status. Explore our site for resources and free history role-playing games loved by students. Thank you for your dedication to teaching and for supporting our mission.
Hope it helps.
W
The second 13 lessons (only) from a a series of 27 lessons on UAE Social Studies (History). Each lesson contained keywords and a wide range of activities, with a focus on developing skills that students can use in their regular lessons too. A key focus is obviously on Historical skills, but also Geographic, Business as well as general skills of research, debate and presentation. Several lessons have been inspired by lectures given at the NYU Abu Dhabi by experts in their fields.
The lessons begin with the formation of the Arabian landmass and end with the Arabs on Mars! Fairly comprehensive history. All lessons have been made with cultural sensitivities in mind.
The lessons in both Parts 1 and 2 are:
Part 2:
Pirate Coast & Trucial States
The Pearl Trade
Diary of a Dhow Driver
Qasr Al Hosn
Emirati Homes and Architecture
Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan
Founding of the UAE 1971
Famous Emiratis
Famous Ex-Pats
UAE The Global Crossroads
The Dubai Miracle
Sovereign Wealth Funds
UAE Space Program
Part 1: (https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/uae-social-studies-part-1-12-lessons-12873804)
Historical Overview of the UAE
Jebel Faya
The Magan People
Bronze Age Trade
Wadi Suq and Umm Al Na
The Iron Age
Pre-Islamic Arabia
The Prophet Muhammad and the arrival of Islam
Battle of Dibba 632CE
Mecca and Medina
Khalid ibn al-Walid
The Portuguese and the Persian Gulf
The Islamic Era & Hormuz
Bedouin Traditions
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