This lesson has been designed for the GCSE Edexcel American West module. All outcomes are linked with Paper Two's Assessment Objectives 1 & 2. The focus of this lesson is to build pupils knowledge regarding the continued developments of settlement in the West. 1. Exoduster Movement (1879) 2. Oklahoms Land Rush (1893) Pupils begin with a re-cap of different impacts of migration by studying American Progress, an 1872 painting by John Gast. Pupils then have a card sort activity to build their understanding of the causes and consequences of the Exoduster Movement 1879. Pupils then condust an inquiry of the Oklahoma Land Rush 1893 by viewing a video (embedded) and using a worksheet to consider the different perspectives in relation to this (Plains Indians V Settlers). Pupils then consolidate with an exam style question (Mark shceme Provided). Videos are embedded and links and further advice can be found within the description of the presentation. you may need the Edexcel GCSE 1-9 American West Text Book to support part of this lesson if you wish.

The purpose of this lesson is to introduce pupils to section one of paper three (The USA, 1954-75: Conflict at Home and Abroad): Attitudes towards black people during the 1940/50s. Tasks are linked to assessment objectives AO/1/2/3. Pupils are introduced to the two question types linked with American Civil Rights. Pupils then begin with defining 'Civil Rights' through a think-pair-share activity before being introduced to President Obama's inauguration - pupils are encouraged to discuss why this was such a significant part of American History. Reverse back to the USA during the 1940s and 50s: Pupils view a very racist animated cartoon from the time to prompt discussion about white peoples' attitudes towards black people. Pupils then use the support sheet to create a kick-starter campaign raising awareness about the mistreatment of black people during this time. Pupils then consolidate their learning with an exam style question.

Pupils begin by spotting the difference between a white and a black school during the 1950s. Reverse teaching strategy will be used here to add context as to why this was happening. Pupils are introduced to ‘Plessy V Ferguson’ (Video embedded) and define Separate but equal. (mini white boards could be used for this task) Teacher then introduced what the Jim Crow Laws were - pupils watch a video (embedded) and see how many they can identify. (again mini whiteboards could be used again to identify these a good visual strategy to show pupil progress) Pupils are then challenged to remember as many laws as they can before conducting a snowball fight activity to consolidate this (instructions in the description of presentation) Pupils are then encouraged to rank the laws (worst to least worst) before participating in a mix-pair-share Kagan activity explaining which they personally feel to be the worst law. Pupils will then apply their newly acquired knowledge back to one of the original photographs they were shown at the start of the lesson inferring what they can about the Jim Crow Laws From it.

This lesson has been designed for the GCSE Edexcel American West module. All outcomes are linked with Paper Two’s Assessment Objectives 1 & 2. The focus of this lesson is to build pupils knowledge of the Homestead Act of 1682 and the impact it had upon the American West. Pupils will build upon their prior knowledges of Migration (See my store for this lesson) to explain the consequences of the Homestead Act. The lesson is split into two learning phases: 1. The problems of living on a Homestead. 2. The achievements and limitations of the Act. Pupils then consolidate their learning by explaining two consequences of the Homestead Act as per the Edexcel GCSE Paper 2 question One ‘The American West’. Videos are embedded and links and further advice can be found within the description of the presentation.

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. I have provided a student booklet with this lesson for pupils to complete throughout. The focus of this lesson is to enable pupils to develop their knowledge and understanding of the problems associated with: - Transport / Communication. - Injuries / Disease. - The effects of Gas. Upon British soldiers. Each section of the lesson is linked to an exam style questions to consolidate and test pupils understanding. I have provided WAGOLs / pupil friendly mark schemes where appropriate. All videos have been embedded (Links provided) I have also provided a Homework to help pupils learn key words associated with the problems on the Western Front. 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

The purpose of this lesson is for pupils to be introduce to the origins of the 'Black #Power Movement' through a case study of Malcolm X. Pupils will begin by viewing a video of the only meeting between MLK and X - this leads into good discussion about why this was so significant as both had the same aims but opposing ways of achieving them. Pupils then conduct a short literacy relay activity to introduce the life and different identities of Malcolm X. Childhood: Malcolm Little. 1920s He was known as Detroit Red in the early 1940s. He took the name of Malcolm X in 1952. Finally changed his name to El-Hajj Malik el-Shabazz in 1964. Pupils then split into groups to study into one aspect of his life (Computer or laptops are suggested but of not available I have included lots of information about Malcolm's life). Pupils then consolidate their learning into a paragraph which the teacher can then use to create a revision document about Malcolm's life. Further advice can be found in the description of the presentation. All videos are embedded (Links provided).

This lesson is cantered around the various bombing raids conducted by the US in Vietnam. Pupils will access and develop this information though exam style techniques. the lesson begins with a short introduction from a documentary to set the scene of, ‘Operation Rolling Thunder’. students will use two interpretations to decide upon the main difference in views regarding this (support sheets included for less able) . I have also included a students friendly mark scheme for self /peer assessment. students will then work in groups of three to complete a worksheet categorizing the successes and failures of: 1. Operation rolling thunder. 2. Operation Cedar Falls 3. Operation Ranch hand. Students will then be provided with a choice of questions with an accompanying student friendly mark scheme to plan a 16 Mark answer which can then be completed for Homework. the lesson finishes with a judgment line activity where students can verbalize their overall judgments regarding the success of these ‘Search and Destroy’ Operations. You will require the Pearson Edexcel textbook for a section of this lesson.

This lesson is designed to inform students about the TET offensive in order to enable them to explain why it was a significant turning point in the War leading to US public opposition. Students then will study different interpretations of the TET to then explain why they interpret it differently. Hook starter: A Selection of images for students to study upon entrance to class encouraging them to reflect upon how they would feel if they were seeing these images on TV. Students watch a video clip (Embedded) and are supplied with contextual knowledge via the PEEP SHEET if required. Students are encouraged to explain the significance of the TET and why it led to increased public opposition. Students then apply their knowledge to an exam style question (Why do interpretations one and two have different opinions about the success of the TET). WAGOL is then provided as students peer assess. Lesson ends with a rounding up of students opinions about why the TET was a turning point. easily enough to cover more than one lesson. Further instructions / video clips are included within the description of the presentation.

The purpose of this lesson is to educate students on the reasons for support of the Vietnam War. The lesson focuses upon measuring public opinion of the War, Hard Hat Riots, Nixon's 'silent majority' among many other reasons supporting the Vietnam war to then apply this knowledge to a utility question. After a fun 'patriotism' starter task students will work to record all acquired knowledge on a fully resourced knowledge builder work sheet. Although not neccessarily required any school textbook could be used to support student learing and progress. All sources of evidence are included and annotated to support students along with videos which are embedded and links provided. There is also a student friendly mark scheme to be used for peer / self assessment of student answers to the assessment question.

The focus of this lesson is to build upon the failures of the LON and fits into the bigger picture of ‘To What Extent Was The League of Nations a Success’? The lesson’s purpose is to introduce the reasons behind Japan’s Decision to invade Manchuria and to judge the most significant 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 the Great Depression and its impact on LON + to complete a map of south East Asia with as much detail as possible. Teacher introduces the lessons intention. Main task 1: Student competition task: Students to engage in a literacy relay task to summarize the various reasons behind Japan’s decision to invade (all explained on the PP). After watching a consolidation video about the invasion (summary video) (embedded into the PP) Students then answer the questions from the relay task verbally as the teacher received feedback. Main Task 2: Students then to arrange their card sort answers of reasons into order of significance to form a judgment for the main reason or the invasion. There is an option for students to do this as a team or individually (Both resources provided). Plenary: Students then could meet with students who have the same significance opinion as themselves to discuss further why they believe this – students then to answer exam style question (Why did Japan invade Manchuria in 1931?) + peer assess each other’s work (WAGOLL Also provided to model a full mark response). **All videos embedded / descriptions and prompts included in the PP description. **

The focus of this lesson is to build upon the failures of the LON in Manchuria and fits into the bigger picture of ‘To What Extent Was The League of Nations a Success’? The lesson’s purpose is to introduce the impact of Japan’s Decision to invade Manchuria. **Hook: **students are handed hook sheet as they enter to instantly complete focusing around recalling 5 key facts about the reasons behind Japan’s decision and its impact on LON + to complete a re-call source question with as much detail as possible. Teacher introduces the lessons intention. Starter: After watching a consolidation video about the invasion (summary video) (embedded into the PP) the teacher received feedback to re-call knowledge. Main Task 1: Students are provided with an A3 impact sheet where they are to highlight all of the failures of the LON and to then further explain why / how these were a failure. (Alternative task suggested in the PP description). Main task 2: students are then to apply their contextual knowledge to evaluating a source of evidence for usefulness (Layers of inference) students then compare their responses to a WAGOLL response where they are to highlight where the candidate has used details of the source / own knowledge to address the question. Students are then to use this skill to work upon a different source of evidence themselves and answer the usefulness question (supplied in the inference booklet) Plenary: Teacher poses question on the board ‘What was the most significant failure of the League dealing with the Manchuria Crisis 1931? Various answers are printed off and placed around the room.; students are challenged to go and stand by their opinion for the correct response and justify it (all explained in the PP description). **All videos embedded / descriptions and prompts included in the PP description. **