Learning Objectives
To research 3 terror attacks.
To explain about each terror attack
The motivations of the attackers
The methods of the attackers
The impact of the attack
To identify similarities and differences between the attacks.
*Marking criteria will need to be amended to reflect individual school's assessment framework*
Cold War; Superpower Relations A-level (Post Stalin Thaw 1953-1962)
Learning Objectives
To identify and explain the discussions at a series of summits and their impact on superpower relations
To explain why the “thaw” came to and
To evaluate the achievements of the “thaw” in superpower relations
*NEW AQA GCSE - Power and the People*
Learning Outcomes
To explain the differences between groups campaigning for women’s suffrage
To explain the government response to the suffragettes’ actions
To evaluate the success of the violent tactics used in the campaign
*references to textbook are to A.Wilkes' AQA Power and People book.
*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
Lesson examining regional and local political representation (specifically tailored to my school's local constituency - but can be easily adapted). Independent work sheets and tasks - good for potential cover lesson. Homework leads on to debate on Scottish independence in following lesson.
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
Y9 SOW - Unit 5; How financially responsible is the UK?
Lesson 1 - What is the economy?
Learning Objectives
To understand the component parts and structure of the UK economy
To investigate the economic consequences of newspaper headlines
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 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)
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
IB History - SL/HL - PAPER 2 - Cold War
Enquiry Question: How do historians differ in their interpretations of how the Cold War started?
Learning Objectives
To clarify what is required for writing to be ‘analytical’
To deepen understanding of the perspectives on the Origins of the Cold War
To examine a sample essay that demonstrates L7 skills
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
Lesson planned to be whole class debate on issue, with students being supplied with Debate Matters Topic Guide either before lesson to prepare or to allow time to prepare arguments before debating in the lesson. Marking criteria included for oral assessment (post-NC levels so may not match all schools assessment framework but can be easily adapted).
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