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All of my resources have been used in my own classroom. My resources are designed to be easy to use and understand by anyone. I use a student friendly font and backgrounds designed to reduce glare so that all students can access the materials.

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All of my resources have been used in my own classroom. My resources are designed to be easy to use and understand by anyone. I use a student friendly font and backgrounds designed to reduce glare so that all students can access the materials.
Why did people vote for Hitler? Lower ability
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Why did people vote for Hitler? Lower ability

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Students explore the reasons why people voted for Hitler. The first task asks students to answer some basic questions and they can follow it up by creating an overview spider-diagram. Despite the inaccuracies, I show parts of Rise of Evil to demonstrate the steps taken by Hitler. This is currently available on Youtube in parts. Comments are appreciated.
Why was it called the Jazz Age?
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Why was it called the Jazz Age?

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In this lesson students explore the key features of 1920 America by focusing on Jazz. They will develop an understanding of the type of music and research two famous musicians. Powerpoint can used as a quick run through or as an information hunt around the classroom. Comments are appreciated.
Who was Florence Nightingale and what impact did she make? Medicine GCSE
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Who was Florence Nightingale and what impact did she make? Medicine GCSE

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This resource was planned for Edexcel's medicine through time course however it could easily be adapted to suit other boards or lower year groups. Students go through a range of activities to gather and secure their knowledge of Nightingale. Independence is encouraged and students have to work hard to complete all activities within the hour. I use both the Edexcel endorsed brown textbook and the older Edexcel blue and white Dawson textbook in my medicine classes. All images acquired through a search engine filtered to "labelled for re-use" Any questions please do ask. Comments are appreciated :-)
Weimar Germay Revision Tarsia
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Weimar Germay Revision Tarsia

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This Tarsia puzzle covers the theme of the Weimar Republic. Great for 9-1 GCSE revision and intervention sessions. A Tarsia puzzle requires students to match up sides of triangles to form a hexagonal shape. They are brilliant for revision and get students to think hard. I use these at the starts of ends of lessons and they can take 10-20 minutes depending on your class's confidence in the material. All materials are provided here including student instructions, student puzzle pieces and teacher answers. All images have been acquired through a search engine filtered to labelled for re-use. Enjoy!
Why did people oppose Vietnam?
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Why did people oppose Vietnam?

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A lesson which explores the arguments for and against the Vietnam War. The main activity centres around a diamond 9 activity but photographs and clips are also used to stimulate ideas. The last task is fairly open as this was planned for a cover lesson. Comments are appreciated! :-)
Blooms Taxonomy display for history or general
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Blooms Taxonomy display for history or general

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A number of editiable resources which can be used as displays around your classroom or school. These are all editable so you can make them fit into your own learning environment. Use these to demonstrate level journeys and Bloom’s to staff and students. All images acquired through a search engine filterted to images with a creative commons license. Other images used in line with Microsoft clipart policy.
What factors affected the discovery of germs?
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What factors affected the discovery of germs?

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Students target the specific factors which helped to develop germ theory. This lesson should be taught after having introduced Koch and Pasteur. My classroom is equipped with both the white Dawson textbook and the Edexcel endorsed brown version. Comments are appreciated.
Complete French Revolution Scheme of Work
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Complete French Revolution Scheme of Work

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This upload contains a complete Scheme of Work for teaching the French Revolution. It includes: lesson outlines, lesson powerpoints, resources, an assessment and differentiated activities. The scheme of work is designed to last a half term and totals 10 one hour lessons. For copyright information please see the uploaded file. Comments are appreciated. :-)
American West GCSE Edexcel Literacy Mat
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American West GCSE Edexcel Literacy Mat

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This literacy mat can be used to support students throughout their GCSE. It demonstrates the big picture of the American West and includes key people and events. It contains lots of key information and advice which will help develop independence. This could even be blown up for display. I know that many department budgets are restrained so I have included a black and white version too.
How has Marie Antoinette been interpreted?
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How has Marie Antoinette been interpreted?

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In this lesson students explore interpretations of Marie Antoinette in order to test if the Queen was more than a lover of cakes and gambling. Students test a film representation and use cards to futher unpick her character. All resources that are required for an hour's lesson are provided. Images acquired through a search engine filtered to "labelled for resuse".
Commemorating the slave trade and abolition
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Commemorating the slave trade and abolition

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In this lesson students research different methods of commemorating the slave trade and abolition before designing their own. A marketplace type activity develops student understanding and planning sheets are provided to support. Great for a last lesson within a scheme of work on the Slave Trade or for Black History Month. All images acquired through a search engine filterted to images with a creative commons license. Other images used in line with Microsoft clipart policy.
American West GCSE Revision and Enrichment Pack
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American West GCSE Revision and Enrichment Pack

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These resources can be used to aid revision and course enrichment for your GCSE students. There's a mixed bag covering a range of topics. The two knowledge tests are really good for securing precise knowledge which is what Edexcel seem to want in their new reformed GCSE. I teach to Edexcel spec but I am sure that the information crosses into other exam boards. Images have been acquired through a search engine filtered to "labelled for re-use". Comments are appreciated.
Hospitals from Roman to Renaissance Edexcel Medicine
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Hospitals from Roman to Renaissance Edexcel Medicine

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You will require textbooks for this lesson! Textbooks used were the white and blue Dawson textbook and the brown Edexcel endorsed textbook (new 2013 edition). This lesson encourages students to explore change and continuity across three time periods: Roman, Middle Ages and the Renaissance. Students use the focus of hospitals to recap ideas about treatment, doctors, medicines and change and continuity. The homework is designed to practice for Q1 of the Edexcel Medicine Through Time paper. All resources provided for an hour's lesson, great for independent learning and discussion. You will need to change teacher name to your own and the due date of HW. Images acquired through a search engine filtered to "labelled for re-use"
How has power over people changed over time?
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How has power over people changed over time?

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In this lesson students use coins to explore the changing nature of monarchy, parliament and democracy. Students explore a number of different coins from medieval period right up until the present day in order to make inferences. During the plenary students are encouraged to make their own coin which symbolises Britain today. Full resources and a lesson plan are included. This lesson was used during an interview for the position of Teacher of History - it went well! Images acquired through a search engine filtered to "labelled for reuse". Comments are appreciated!
Act of Settlement, Bill of Rights and Magna Carta - Stuart A-level
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Act of Settlement, Bill of Rights and Magna Carta - Stuart A-level

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In this lesson students explore the significance of the Act of Settlement, The Bill of Rights and the Magna Carta. Comparisons are drawn in order to gauge the impact of these events. All resources provided for a hour's lesson. This was taught to Y12 as part of Edexcel's Conflict, Revolution and Settlement course. Comments are appreciated. All images were acquired through a search engine filtered to "labelled for re-use".
Revolutionary Ideals in the Glorious Revolution - A-level lesson
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Revolutionary Ideals in the Glorious Revolution - A-level lesson

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In this lesson students explore the revolutionary ideals during the Glorious revolution which helped to establish the foundations of constitutional monarchy. This lesson is best support the the Edexcel Pearson book covering Conflict Revolution and Settlement. All resources provided for a hour long lesson. Comments are appreciated. All images acquired through a search engine filtered to 'labelled for re-use'.