This is a highly useful resource and a real time saver. This is a model answer for the questions on the new specimen paper provided by Edexcel. It includes answers for: Explain two consequences of the Soviet invasion of Afghanistan. Write a narrative account analysing the key events of the Prague Spring. Explain the importance of the Truman Doctrine for the development of the Cold War. Explain the importance of the construction of the Berlin Wall for relations between the USA and the Soviet Union 1961-63. Explain the importance of the Helsinki Agreements for superpower relations.

A great lesson on the Berlin Wall for KS3 or KS4 History teachers. The main activity is to create a text book page on the Berlin Wall. This allows students to consider the main events and its significance. This includes a PowerPoint for this lesson as well as the activity and a template for less able students.

A great time saver for teachers delivering KS3 History. This is a Scheme of Work on the world post'45. It focuses on key events within the Cold War such as the Cuban Missile Crisis and the Berlin Wall, as well as bringing students up to the present date by looking at terrorism. This SOW includes key questions and lesson enquiries as well as possible teaching and learning activities and links to 'Personal Learning Thinking Skills.' It also suggests assessment strategies and differentiation opportunities.

A great time saver for teachers delivering KS3 History. This is a Scheme of Work on Nazi Germany and the Holocaust. It gets students to assess reasons why Hitler got into power, to the Holocaust and how it should be remembered. This SOW includes key questions and lesson enquiries as well as possible teaching and learning activities and links to 'Personal Learning Thinking Skills.' It also suggests assessment strategies and differentiation opportunities.

A great time saver for teachers delivering KS3 History. This is a Scheme of Work on the First World War focusing on the conditions in the trenches. It encourages students to make inferences from evidence and evaluate sources. This SOW includes key questions and lesson enquiries as well as possible teaching and learning activities and links to 'Personal Learning Thinking Skills.' It also suggests assessment strategies and differentiation opportunities.

A great time saver for teachers delivering KS3 History. This is a Scheme of Work on the First World War that focuses on causation. It encourages students to assess why the war broke out, to prioritise the reasons and justify their argument. This SOW includes key questions and lesson enquiries as well as possible teaching and learning activities and links to 'Personal Learning Thinking Skills.' It also suggests assessment strategies and differentiation opportunities.

A great time saver for teachers delivering KS3 History. This is a Scheme of Work on Votes for Women. It encourages students to evaluate why there are different interpretations on the death of Emily Davison. This SOW includes key questions and lesson enquiries as well as possible teaching and learning activities and links to 'Personal Learning Thinking Skills.' It also suggests assessment strategies and differentiation opportunities.

A great time saver for teachers delivering KS3 History. This is a Scheme of Work on the British Empire. It focuses on interpretations and source work skills, getting the students to make inferences from evidence. This SOW includes key questions and lesson enquiries as well as possible teaching and learning activities and links to 'Personal Learning Thinking Skills.' It also suggests assessment strategies and differentiation opportunities.

A great time saver for teachers delivering KS3 History. This is a Scheme of Work on the Fire of London, it focuses on significance, getting the students to consider what makes an event significant and whether the Fire of London falls into this criteria. This SOW includes key questions and lesson enquiries as well as possible teaching and learning activities and links to 'Personal Learning Thinking Skills.' It also suggests assessment strategies and differentiation opportunities.

A great time saver for teachers delivering KS3 History Cromwell unit. This is a Scheme of Work that encourages students to evaluate sources and assess interpretations and why these differ. This SOW includes key questions and lesson enquiries as well as possible teaching and learning activities and links to 'Personal Learning Thinking Skills.' It also suggests assessment strategies and differentiation opportunities.

A great time saver for teachers delivering KS3 Civil War in England. This is a Scheme of Work that encourages students to assess why the war started and why Parliament won. It focuses on extended writing an getting the students to prioritise reasons and justify their choice. This SOW includes key questions and lesson enquiries as well as possible teaching and learning activities and links to 'Personal Learning Thinking Skills.' It also suggests assessment strategies and differentiation opportunities.

A great time saver for teachers delivering KS3 Medieval unit. This is a Scheme of Work on the Black Death and Peasant's Revolt that encourages students to assess and compare their significance. Activities include source work skills, getting the students to make inferences from evidence as well as card sorts and extended writing. This SOW includes key questions and lesson enquiries as well as possible teaching and learning activities and links to 'Personal Learning Thinking Skills.' It also suggests assessment strategies and differentiation opportunities.

A great time saver for teachers delivering KS3 History Medieval unit. This is a Scheme of Work on the Crusades. It addresses key questions such as: Why did people go on a Crusade? What were the consequences of the Crusades? The activities include card sorts, source work skills, and extended writing. This SOW includes key questions and lesson enquiries as well as possible teaching and learning activities and links to 'Personal Learning Thinking Skills.' It also suggests assessment strategies and differentiation opportunities.

A great time saver for teachers delivering KS3 Medieval unit. This is a short Scheme of Work on law and order in Medieval England. This SOW includes key questions and lesson enquiries as well as possible teaching and learning activities and links to 'Personal Learning Thinking Skills.' It also suggests assessment strategies and differentiation opportunities.

A great time saver for teachers delivering KS3 History. This is a Scheme of Work on life in the Middle Ages. It encourages students to compare life for the rich and poor, and country and town. This SOW includes key questions and lesson enquiries as well as possible teaching and learning activities and links to 'Personal Learning Thinking Skills.' It also suggests assessment strategies and differentiation opportunities.

A great time saver for teachers delivering KS3 History. This is a Scheme of Work on Guy Fawkes and the Gunpowder Plot. It encourages students to evaluate evidence and interpretations in order to come up with their own conclusions on whether Fawkes was set up. This SOW includes key questions and lesson enquiries as well as possible teaching and learning activities and links to 'Personal Learning Thinking Skills.' It also suggests assessment strategies and differentiation opportunities.

A great time saver for teachers delivering KS3 History. This is a Scheme of Work on medieval monarchs and whether they could rule how they wanted. It focuses on Henry II and Thomas Becket followed by King John, challenging the traditional interpretation of him as a 'bad king.' Over 4 lessons (and an assessment) it focuses on source work skills, interpretations and high level thinking skills. This SOW includes key questions and lesson enquiries as well as possible teaching and learning activities and links to 'Personal Learning Thinking Skills.' It also suggests assessment strategies and differentiation opportunities.

A great time saver for teachers delivering KS3 History Castles unit. This is a Scheme of Work that focuses on change and continuity. Over 5 lessons (and an assessment) it covers how William established control, including the Feudal system and the Domesday book before moving onto Castles. This SOW includes key questions and lesson enquiries as well as possible teaching and learning activities and links to 'Personal Learning Thinking Skills.' It also suggests assessment strategies and differentiation opportunities.

A great time saver for teachers delivering KS3 History introductory unit. This is a Scheme of Work introduces students to key themes and skills studied in History. Over 4 lessons it focuses on source work skills, getting the students to make inferences from evidence and introduces concepts such as chronology and anachronisms. This SOW includes key questions and lesson enquiries as well as possible teaching and learning activities and links to 'Personal Learning Thinking Skills.' It also suggests assessment strategies and differentiation opportunities.