*NEW AQA GCSE - Thematic Study - Power and the People*
Learning Objectives
To describe the relationship between the King and Parliament in the 17th century
To explain the causes of the Civil War
Resources developed for New A-level OCR Unit 1; Lancastrians, Yorkists and Henry VII 1445-1509
Unit 4; How successful was Edward in restoring the power of the monarchy?
Lesson 3; How did Edward improve royal finances?
Learning Objectives
To assess how successful Edward IV was at improving the royal finances in his second reign
To describe how Edward IV created splendour at court in his second reign
IB History SL/HL: PAPER 1 (PS3) Move to Global War
Recommended textbook: Access to History for the IB Diploma: The move to global war (Andy Dailey)
Learning Objectives
To analyze the extent to which economics drove Japan’s foreign policy
To evaluate the most significant result of the Great Depression for Japan
iGCSE Edexcel Paper 2: A2 Russia 1905-1924
Learning Objectives
To explain the causes for the Civil War
To describe the key events of the Civil War
To analyze the reasons for the Bolshevik victory
Learning Objectives
To describe the early settlements in America
To identify and explain the reasons for colonization by the English, Spanish, Dutch and French
To evaluate the importance of reasons for colonization
Learning Objectives
To explain the main obstacles to effective resistance by slaves
To analyse the slave rebellions between 1663-1859
To explore the case study of Ellen Craft’s resistance to slavery
Edexcel International GCSE in History (4HI1) Paper 1 Depth Study 7 - A divided union: civil rights in the USA, 1945–74
Learning Objectives
To explain the sit ins and analyse their significance
To explain the freedom rides and the response to them
To evaluate the significance of the James Meredith case
A lesson and essay planning activity used to introduce different types of analysis in History that will be expected at IB. Essay planning activity uses an essay planning grid and a (tongue-in-cheek) hypothetical essay question.
IB History - SL/HL - PAPER 2 - Cold War
Enquiry Question: How did Sino-Soviet relations develop 1949-1976?
Learning Objectives
To deepen contextual understanding of Sino-American relations in the 1950s and 1960s
To analyse American and Chinese motives for rapprochement
To evaluate who gained the most from rapprochement; Nixon or Mao
Cold War; Superpower Relations A-level (Controversy; Why did the Cold War emerge?)
Learning Objectives
Why did the Cold War emerge?
To consider the different interpretations of the role the USA played in the development of the Cold War
To examine the differing views of Stalin’s foreign policy and its role in shaping events during the development of the Cold War
To assess and evaluate historical interpretations on the causes of the Cold War
To examine the historical debates that exist over the key confrontations between the superpowers during this period: the Iron Curtain speech; the Truman Doctrine; the Berlin Blockade
Resources developed for New A-level OCR Unit 1; Lancastrians, Yorkists and Henry VII 1445-1509
Unit 2; Why did the Yorkists have so much success between 1455-1461?
Lesson 1; Why did the Duke of York’s fortunes change so rapidly?
Learning Objectives
To describe and explain key events for the Duke of York
Battle of St. Albans, 1455.
York’s second protectorate.
The defeat of York in 1459.
His flight to Ireland, and return in 1460.
The Lancastrian defeat at Northampton.
The capture of Henry VI.
The death of York at Wakefield, December 1460.
Resources developed for New A-level OCR Unit 1; Lancastrians, Yorkists and Henry VII 1445-1509
Unit 2; Why did the Yorkists have so much success between 1455-1461?
Lesson 2; How successful was the Yorkist military campaign?
Learning Objectives
To describe and explain the military successes of the Earl of March
To examine the significance of Mortimer’s Cross and Towton, 1461.
To evaluate the extent of Yorkist success in the overthrow of Henry VI and the accession of Edward IV
Learning Objectives
To introduce students to the family tree of the Lancastrians and Yorkists
To explain the competing claims to the English throne
To analyse the key events between 1450 and 1455
Resources developed for New A-level OCR Unit 1; Lancastrians, Yorkists and Henry VII 1445-1509
*requires use of The Wars of the Roses (Enquiring History Series) by Ian Dawson*
Resources developed for New A-level OCR Unit 1; Lancastrians, Yorkists and Henry VII 1445-1509
Unit 5; Why did the reign of Richard III last for only 2 years?
Lesson 2; How did Richard overcome threats and challenges?
Learning Objective
To evaluate the extent of the re-establishment of stable government, 1483-85.
Edexcel International GCSE in History (4HI1) Paper 1 Depth Study 7 - A divided union: civil rights in the USA, 1945–74
Learning Objectives
To explain the reasons for legislation, especially the impact of protests
To analyse the provisions and impact of the Civil Rights Act (1964) and the Voting Rights Act (1965)
Cold War; Superpower Relations A-level (Sino-Soviet Relations 1949-1976)
Learning Objectives
To identify the relationship between China and the USSR in 1949
To explain why and how the relationship changed (consolidation, split and confrontation)
To assess the significance of ping pong diplomacy and the impact of this on Sino-US relations
Resources developed for New A-level OCR Unit 1; Lancastrians, Yorkists and Henry VII 1445-1509
Unit 3; How did Edward IV deal with conflict?
Lesson 3; What was the role of Warwick in the development of monarchical instability?
Learning Objective
To examine the causes and consequences of Warwick’s rebellion
To explain the treachery of Clarence