Lesson examining how and why the constitution is amended

Lesson examining the different types of democracy and sovereignty that are enshrined in the US constitution

Lesson examining the use of judicial power by the US SC and how this may impact civil liberties

Lesson examining the checks and balances that exist on and operated by the judiciary in the UK

Group task introducing key judicial concepts in the UK judiciary

A brief overview of resources, programmes, and people students can use to make sure they are reading, listening, watching and tweeting politics to get the most out of their AS Government and Politics Course.

Tutorial

Powerpoint and supporting materials for lesson examining the variety of sources that make up the UK constitution

Powerpoint and supporting documents for introductory lesson

Lesson examining who had the stronger army - William or Harold. Lesson examines how wars are fought today and what factors could influence the outcome of the war. Pupils then use these factors to examine who's army was stronger - including picture sources of different soldiers for analysis and evaluation. Plenary = quizbusters.

Lesson examining the growth of the USA

Introductory lesson to topic Britain 1750-1900 Activity Walk-About-Talk-About, with information cards, worksheet and instructions on powerpoint

Revision aid articles for US Judiciary topic, can be combined to produce a revision booklet or used indidvidually to supplement lesson materials.

Card Sort and Glossary sheet for Y12 pupils introducing them to political vocabulary - works well as a group activity when vocab is seen for the first time.

Lesson examining what pupils would have done if they were Harold including decision making game, and letter writing task as a military adviser to Harold.

Revision aid articles for Unit 4 Governing the USA covering presidency, cabinet, congress, constitution etc. Can be combined as part of a revision booklet or used individually to supplement lesson materials.

A lesson recapping the constitution and asking pupils to reflect on what aspects of politics they struggle with and how to overcome - good for classes struggling with transition to AS.

Lesson and activities examining censorship in WW1 based on trench letter activity.

Lesson examining what a political party is and a manifesto creation and reflection task.

Lesson examining the role of an MP, focusing on Private Members' Bills and with students tasked to propose their own bills.