This resource is ideal for the new 9-1 Edexcel GCSE. This lesson looks at the increased tension in Berlin, the refugee crisis, and the impact the Berlin Wall had on the superpower relations. Includes an exam narrative account for students to consolidate their knowledge.

A powerpoint that is ideal to use across two lessons exploring the reasons why Henry VIII broke with Rome. There are different worksheets depending on ability (lower, middle and upper). There is also different activities for each age range. Outstanding lesson.

An excellent workbook that takes students through pressure groups in the USA. Looks at all aspects of the AQA specification including comparisons with political parties, roles and functions, and what makes pressure groups successful. Includes all past exam questions and also some additional reading on PACs. Can be tweaked to be used on the Edexcel course too. A really useful resource for students studying A-Level Politics.

An overview of how gladiators operated in the Roman times, looking at key features of the requirements of a gladiator. Also looks at what life was like for the gladiators.

A very detailed scheme of work exploring the Battle of Hastings and the implications for England after the Battle of Hastings; 1- Who had the strongest claim to the throne in 1066? 1 - What happened at Stamford Bridge 2 - Who had the strongest army? 3- The events of the Battle of Hastings 4- Why did William win the Battle of Hastings? 5- Revision lesson and assessment, along with marking grid 6 - Feedback lesson on the assessment with model answers for students to improve their work Various resources for each lessons all differentiated, each activity includes a challenge and a super challenge. Graded outstanding in an observation. Assessments follow the new GCSE criteria

An overview of how the Normans started to control Britain, starting with the Domesday Book. Looks at the problems of the book too.

A scheme of work ideal for KS3 exploring the Stuarts. All lessons included starters, differentiated activities for different ability pathways, alongside challenges and super-challenges for each task. Lessons also include exam questions that will help students prepare for the new demands of the GCSE. Lessons include: 1. Was James I a good King? 2. The Gunpowder Plot - were the Catholics framed? 3. Problems facing Charles I 4. Causes of the English Civil War 5. Soldiers of the English Civil War 6. Battles of the English Civil War 7. Should Charles I be executed? 8. What did Cromwell ban? 9. Cromwell - curse of Ireland? 10. Oliver Cromwell - hero or villain? 11. The Restoration 12. The Great Fire of London 13. Assessment preparation lesson 14. Assessment

Two lessons looking at the causes of the Spanish Armada, what happened and why it failed. Differentiated activities for higher, middle and lower abilities and accompanying worksheets. No textbooks required.

A lesson ideal for the new Edexcel GCSE scheme of work, this lesson (will probably take around 3 hours to do), looks at the causes, events, and consequences of the Cuban Missile Crisis. Includes an 8 mark exam question for students to consolidate their knowledge.

This lesson (will probably take 3 lessons), looks at relations with Spain (Specification point 2.2 on new 9-1 Edexcel Elizabeth course). Students will examine a number of different reasons for worsening relations including the deaths of William of Orange and the Duke of Alencon. Students will also look at Elizabeth's foreign policy aims, and the voyages of Drake. Ends with students consolidating their knowledge through a 16 mark question.

This lesson is ideal for either KS3 who are looking at crime and punishment over time, or ideal for the new Edexcel GCSE course. This lesson looks at the reasons why smuggling was such a big issue in the 18th century. Students will complete a card sort on the different reasons organizing them into different factors, before selecting the most important. Differentiated activities throughout the lesson, with a judgement question used as the plenary.

A powerpoint aimed at the new GCSE Elizabeth I course, looking at the issue of the Virgin Queen and how successfully Elizabeth I dealt with this.

Breadth 2 lessons for the new A-Level 'The British experience of warfare 1790-1918'. This bundle of lessons covers 3/4 weeks worth of lesson time, along with numerous assessment points. I have used the 'Edexcel A Level History. Paper 3 The British Experience of Warfare C1790-1918 by Rick Rogers, Brian Williams',, however, I can scan and email the pages if you need to. Included in this bundle is a lesson on technical innovations and how the role of the people changed from 1790 to 1918. There are also numerous assessment points

A double lesson looking at the reasons why Elizabeth wanted to colonise Virginia, the problems Raleigh faced, the significance of the voyage and the reasons why it failed. Also includes a 4 mark exam question for students to consolidate their knowledge,

A lesson that focuses on how the Nazis dealt with minorities in Nazi Germany, ideal for the new Edexcel GCSE Germany course. Includes a handout for students to use as part of revision.

A whole unit of work that covers 11 lessons. Includes lessons for assessments, mark schemes, and also a whole wide range of resources. Covers; - Why was there a crime scare in 19th century Britain - What sort of lives did Jack's victims lead - Why was it so difficult to identify Jack the Ripper - The personality of a killer - Who was Jack the Ripper - Did Jack want to make London a better place? - Were the police to blame? - Assessment preparation - Assessment lesson All resources are marked, higher ability, middle ability and lower ability. The unit is intended for one half term.

Ideal for the new GCSE Edexcel History course. This lesson looks over how the Nazis created the police state, looking at how they terrorised people into conforming. This lesson is likely to take either a double lesson or even a double lesson and a single lesson.

A resource aimed at the new Edexcel GCSE course, but can be adapted to other exam boards. Includes a worksheet that asks students to identify key aspects of the policies introduced by the Nazis, and then highlight successes and failures. Students will then reach a supported conclusion on the key question.