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I have been a teacher for 8 years and am currently working in Dubai as a History teacher and Head of Year. I put a lot of effort into creating my premium resources and will not upload them until I am confident the lesson will be graded at least a good if not outstanding. Please contact me if you have any queries, questions or concerns about my resources. Regards
Why did Hitler invade the Rhineand? (IGCSE) Why had International Peace Collapsed by 1939?
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Why did Hitler invade the Rhineand? (IGCSE) Why had International Peace Collapsed by 1939?

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The focus of this lesson is to build upon the collapse of international peace in the 1930s. The lesson’s purpose is to learn about Hitler’s decision to invade the Rhineland and in the bigger picture of the failures of the 1930s why this was allowed through a series of student led and source evaluation (less teacher talk) tasks. **Hook: **students are handed hook sheet as they enter to instantly complete focusing around recalling 5 key facts about international relations at the time. Teacher introduces the lessons intention. Main task 1: Student competition task: Students to engage with a video to introduce the situation and engage in a student led justification task where students must focus upon the decisions of France / Britain / Germany all explained in the PP. Main Task 2: Students to then engage in a 6 monkeys style activity to outline the ‘story’ of the invasion now that the scene has been set before applying this knowledge to the evaluation of a source of evidence. Students will discuss the source but then engage in a WAGOLL (What a good one looks like) activity to form an overall judgment on the purpose of the source. **All videos embedded / descriptions and prompts included in the PP description. **
American Boom & Bust: The 1920s Immigrant Experience. (Sacco & Vanzetti).
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American Boom & Bust: The 1920s Immigrant Experience. (Sacco & Vanzetti).

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This was recently graded an 'outstanding' lesson by Ofsted. Hook: Video to be played upon arrival to class. Lesson Intention and differentiated outcomes. (SMSC Outcome included). Kagan activities included (Mix Pair Share - Rally Robin). All videos and songs included within the presentation. This lesson would appeal to auditory, visual and kinaesthetic learners'. Cross Circular with Geography and RE slides provided if required. I have also included a Sacco and Vanzetti Guilty or Not Guilty - Trial Investigation. SMSC Plenary included linked with current 2016 affairs. Learning beyond the classroom opportunity provided after plenary. Peep sheet / Help sheet included for differentiation. This lesson could be used without the need for exercise books. (All images and videos / songs from Google / YouTube). Many Thanks.
Trial of Charles I (Should he be executed or not?)
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Trial of Charles I (Should he be executed or not?)

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This was recently graded an 'outstanding' lesson. Hook: Video to be played upon arrival to class. Lesson Intention and differentiated outcomes. (SMSC Outcome included). Kagan activities included (Write Rally Robin Starter). Videos are included within the presentation. This lesson would appeal to auditory, visual and kinaesthetic learners'. Lesson plan and HW source activity included (Differentiated). This lesson could be used without the need for exercise books. (All images and videos from Google / YouTube). Many Thanks.
The French Revolution: Declaration of the Rights of Man.
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The French Revolution: Declaration of the Rights of Man.

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hook starter of a spotlight teasing an image of the declaration. Differentiated learning outcomes (SMSC included). Pupils will discuss their human rights, define its meaning and then create their own, 'Teenagers Rights'. Pupils will then learn about 'The Declaration for The Rights of Man' comparing and contrasting modern human rights with that of the French during the Revolution. Pupils will discuss the problems facing France and that of the 3rd Estate and how these problems were rectified by the declaration. Pupils then rank the rights in order of importance before deciding upon the most significant and how it affected France. Videos are embedded or links have been included in the description. Many Thanks.
The Romans (Teaching Historical Skills)
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The Romans (Teaching Historical Skills)

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3 introduction lessons which I use to help teach year sevens source evaluation skills and how to provide good explanation within their answers. All lessons are centred around The Romans to help teach these skills which the pupils find fun and engaging. Resources are differentiated and each lesson comes with an assessment question to help track pupils progress.
Medicine Through Time:  The Fight Against Lung Cancer. (Edexcel 1-9)
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Medicine Through Time: The Fight Against Lung Cancer. (Edexcel 1-9)

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This lesson has been designed for the GCSE Edexcel New Scheme (1-9) All outcomes are linked with Paper One’s Assessment Objectives 1 & 2. This lesson focuses upon the significance and success of the government in preventing Lung Cancer. The aim of this lesson is to judge how much of an impact the Government has had in preventing disease and illness from the 1800-Present day. This is then conslidated with an exam style question with a pupil friendly success criteria provided. Videos are embedded into the presentation with links also provided. You will need to new GCSE Edexcel Medicine Through Time Textbook for part of this lesson. Please visit my shop for more History lessons / bundles: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resources/shop/morlem
Medicine on the Western Front:  Introduction. (GCSE 1-9)
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Medicine on the Western Front: Introduction. (GCSE 1-9)

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This pack includes 2 lessons dependent upon how detailed you wish to be in your delivery. Each lesson has been designed for the GCSE Edexcel New Scheme (1-9) All outcomes are linked with Paper One’s Assessment Objectives 1 -2 -3. Lesson 1 introduces the question types for section 1 of Paper 1, with hints and tips about how to answer them. I then usually complete a brief introduction to life in the Trenches. Lesson 2 focuses upon the context of medicine in the 20th Century. Pupils will inquire into the development of Aseptic Surgery, X-rays and Blood Transfusions. Pupils will be provided with the opportunity to apply their knowledge to the question types introduced in lesson 1. I have provided some video links and a WAGOL. you could the new GCSE Edexcel Medicine Through Time Textbook to help support this lesson.
Medicine on the Western Front: WWI  Advancements in Medicine (GCSE 1-9)
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Medicine on the Western Front: WWI Advancements in Medicine (GCSE 1-9)

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This lesson has been designed for the GCSE Edexcel Medicine Through Time module. All outcomes are linked with Paper One’s Assessment Objectives 1-2-3. The lesson starts with an inquiry into a source of evidence from a soldiers diary who requires surgery. Pupils consider exam style questions to further their inquiry into following up information in the source. Examples have been provided. The main focus of this lesson is for pupils to conduct an inquiry into the advancements in medicine as a result of WW1. - Splints. - Mobile X-Ray Units. - Blood Transfusions and the Blood Bank at Cambrai. - Plastic Surgery. I have provided additional information sheet and a work sheet for pupils to do this, with advice on the forms this task could take. I have also included videos to help extend pupils knowledge. I have included a Homework which relates to furthering source inquiry skills required for Paper 1. You will need the Edexcel Medicine Through Time Textbook for part of this lesson. Please visit my shop for more History lessons / bundles: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resources/shop/morlem
American Civil Rights Organisations: NAACP & CORE
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American Civil Rights Organisations: NAACP & CORE

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The lesson begin through an inquiry into the 'Black Lives Matter' movement currently happening in the USA. Pupils are encouraged to think why this organisation exists and can they draw any similarities between what a video shows them (embedded) and what was happening in the USA during the 1940s. Pupils develop their own aims if they were to start a civil rights organisation then compare then with the NAACPs. Pupils develop their knowledge on the NAACP through watching a video (embedded) and competing an assessment sheet from what they learn. Pupils then compare the NAACP with CORE and their ethos of using nonviolence to achieve their aims. Pupils study the rules of CORE and complete an activity to embed these in their knowledge (a variety of tasks are suggested for differentiation) Pupils complete the lesson through comparing the successes of both organisations before deciding which organisation assisted the civil rights movement the most. All videos are embedded (links provided) there is also advice on how the lesson could run for your class in the description of the PP.
American Civil Rights: Success of The Montgomery Bus Boycott
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American Civil Rights: Success of The Montgomery Bus Boycott

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The lesson begins with an inquiry into Martin Luther King Jr. Pupils are encouraged to discuss what they already know before studying a newspaper article written by a white journalist about his involvement in the boycott - pupils sue this (highlighters) to assess his leadership qualities. Pupils then look at 'the bigger picture' - pupils will use their worksheet to wander the room or work in groups studying information provided to them or stuck around the room. Pupils are encouraged to visit at least 3 sheets and record what they can learn about the successes of the boycott. I have provided 3 AFL activities proceeding this task (choose to suit your class / ability) 1. Mix-Pair-share 2. Snowball fight 3. Group discussion (A1 paper required) Pupils will then answer an assessment question (Challenge and prompt sheet provided for differentiation). Once this is done pupils are provided with a previously prepared answer and are encouraged to peer assess it with the mark scheme (handout provided) pupils can then reflect upon their own answer in relation to the handout. Further advice can be found in the description of the presentation. Please see my shop for other high quality history resources.
Elizabethan Education.
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Elizabethan Education.

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**FREE KNOWLEDGE ORGANISER INCLUDED. ** Lesson begins with pupils relecting upon what they need to revieve the perfect eduxcation. Pupils will engage in a Mix-Pair-Share activity to teach eachother bout the changing views to Educatiion in Elizabethan Society (older attitudes V humanist views). Pupils will then compare a gammar school time table from the Elizabethan era with their own school time table. Pupils are cnouraged to spot the diofrferences / similarfites. the main tack is centered around pupils conducting an 'elizabethan OFSTED Schools inspection based around the following schools, who had access to them interms of sex / social siatus/ age. 1. Grammar Schools 2. Home Schooling 3. Petty Schools 4. Schools for girls 5. Universities Pupils then watch a clip (link in description to identify punishments. Plenary: Pupils pull out of a hat /bag cards with pupil details on them. They then use these to inform where they stand in the appropriate area of the class room which links in with what school that type of pupils would have attended. Further instructions are included in the description of the power point.
Medicine Through Time: Renaissance - Thomas Sydenham and The Royal Society.
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Medicine Through Time: Renaissance - Thomas Sydenham and The Royal Society.

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Pupils define ‘Humanism’ as a hook. ‘Did you know’ - mix - pair - share activity to assess reasons for Sydenham’s significane (Teaching instructions included on the resource) Pupils then study Sydenham - extracting important information about him, befroe judging his importance and discoveries to the progression of Medicine. (AO2) Introduce the printing press and pupils judge the significance of this during the Renaissance period and the impact it had. Pupils then compete in teams to identify infomration about the Royal society before explaining its Significance. Edxecel Pearson Medicine Through Time Text Books will be required for this lesson. pp-44-46
History of Terrorism: Chronology, Cause and Consequences of 9/11.
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History of Terrorism: Chronology, Cause and Consequences of 9/11.

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Lesson Plan: Pupils watch a choice of videos to then chronologically arrange a card sort into the events of the day. The main task is literacy relay where pupils will work in teams to answer the questions related to the lessons learning intention. Finally pupils will form a personal judgment regarding: Did the USA deserve all the blame for 9/11? Videos are embedded into the presentation, however I have also provided the links for these as well. I have used this lesson to form part of my history lesson on terrorism through time, however this could also be used for RE / Social Studies / PSHE.
The Vietnam War: Why Was Diem so Unpopular?
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The Vietnam War: Why Was Diem so Unpopular?

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The purpose of this lesson is to introduce Diem's Government to pupils proceeding the Geneva Convention. Pupils begin with an enquiry into 'the domino theory' and how this kept the USA engaged with South Vietnam. This is done though a short explanation and a video (embedded). Pupils then spend the majority of the lesson first identifying reasons diem was so unpopular through an active reading activity and embedding this knowledge though a variation of tasks e.g. 'walking chocolate Bar' or a ' Snowball Fight'. Pupils will then be encouraged to card sort their chosen reasons and diamond rank them in order of significance. Pupils can then write up their findings before the setting of a homework to further consolidate their lessons learning. all videos are embedded with instructions for activities to be found within the PowerPoint presentation. Please see my story for other Vietnam resources.
10 Outstanding Assemblies!
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10 Outstanding Assemblies!

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A selection of fully resources assemblies / form time sessions & whole year workshops aimed at Years 7-9. All including music, embedded videos and where appropriate ‘reflection sheets’ for after each Assembly. Save over 50% on these Assemblies combined. Just delete school header and replace with your own logo.
Road Safety Assembly
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Road Safety Assembly

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Hook video (embedded) about road safety to engage students when waiting for others to arrive. This Assembly focuses upon educating students of how to stay safe when walking / traveling too / from school. after the hook video the assembly begins with a vote upon the most popular methods of traveling to school and which students travel by each one. Followed by statistics of injuries and accidents recently linked to silly and dangerous behaviour traveling too and from school. Students are asked to reflect upon what could distract them on the way to school and are then reminded about the law linked with riding a bike. Followed by a safety video to consolidate (embedded). Assembly finishes with a prayer.
Growth Mindset Assembly
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Growth Mindset Assembly

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The purpose of this assembly is to encourage students to reflect upon the potential of growth mind-sets. Especially good to run before an assessment point or during revision periods. All videos and songs are embedded. Assembly starts with questioning about what a growth mind set could be before showing a video clip of ‘People Are Awesome’ showing humans completing amazing feats. Teacher to link this back to how they all have growth mind sets. Teacher asks again what a growth mind-set could be. Teacher the shows video of how a growth mind-set can help students achieve (example the tortious and the hare). Students are quized on example of what could be considered a growth mind set or a closed mind-set. Finishes with a prayer. Delete school banner and replace with your own logo.
Year 8 History Bundle
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Year 8 History Bundle

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A bundle of randomly assorted lessons focused upon Year 8 History. All lessons come with differentiated outcomes, most videos and songs are embedded into the P. P. Presentations with a wide ranging selection of activities and resources which will appeal to pupils of all abilities. A fantastic opportunity to help you develop your own SOW. SAVE 75% ON THESE RESOURCES COMBINED! Please visit my shop for more History lessons / bundles: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resources/shop/morlem