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15 yrs experience in outstanding schools and 5 years exam marking. I have a range of affordable resources for all Key Stages in History and ALevel (KS5) Government and Politics. I do the hard work so you don't have to! Track record of outstanding teaching and results over 15 year career so far. SPI +1.10 and a residual of +0.48 in 2023. Please review my resources as this helps me to improve and produce what teachers want. Any issues feel free to email me- moss_emma@hotmail.com and ill help!

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15 yrs experience in outstanding schools and 5 years exam marking. I have a range of affordable resources for all Key Stages in History and ALevel (KS5) Government and Politics. I do the hard work so you don't have to! Track record of outstanding teaching and results over 15 year career so far. SPI +1.10 and a residual of +0.48 in 2023. Please review my resources as this helps me to improve and produce what teachers want. Any issues feel free to email me- moss_emma@hotmail.com and ill help!
1920s USA Life for African Americans
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1920s USA Life for African Americans

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KS4 USA Divided Society or KS3 lesson Life for African-Americans Examines the nature of the WASP vs non WASP discrimination in the USA Jim Crow laws and impact considered and the rise and fall of the KKK Includes a video link to the Greenwood Tulsa race massacre in 1921 to show that African-Americans both prospered and suffered. Includes a colour code debate sheet.
Prohibition in the USA
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Prohibition in the USA

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Designed for KS3 but can be adapted for KS4 Lesson on reasons for and consequences of prohibition in the USA during 1920s. Includes a colour coding task, sources task and simplified sources for SEND students and analysis of why prohibition failed.
The Lambert Simnel Rebellion
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The Lambert Simnel Rebellion

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OCR Tudor Rebellions ALevel (can be used for other specs) This lesson is a detailed study of the Simnel rebellion 1487 It includes all resources needed- for any references to the textbook- all info is actually typed up onto the slides- the references are only if you wish to set independent study using the Mervyn Tudor Rebellions textbook (SHP Hodder) This is not necessary- the powerpoint can be used as a guided resource or slides/ info can be printed for students to work independently. Many of the slides require the animations to reveal the info beneath. Covers all the aspects needed for the Rebellions against Tudors Breadth study/ Thematic for the Lambert Simnel rebellion 1487 vs Henry VII.
The Soviet Invasion of Afghanistan 1979
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The Soviet Invasion of Afghanistan 1979

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Edexcel GCSE lesson on the Soviet Invasion of Afghanistan and the consequences. This is for the Superpower relations in the Cold War unit Key Topic 3: The end of the Cold War Lesson 3 the Soviet Invasion Follows my lesson 1 on Detente and SALT and lesson 2 on SALT 2 and the failures of detente. Fully resourced and detailed- does not require any additional resources. I have included all the information students need. Includes Cold War recap starter -odd one out with explanation of answers (on the slide), causes, events and consequences of the invasion Exam question (8 marker) on the importance.
Superpower Relations Cold War Question Guide
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Superpower Relations Cold War Question Guide

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This word document is a how to guide on how to answer each of the three question stems for Edexcel GCSE Paper 2 option P4 Superpower Relations in the Cold War It includes breakdowns of how to answer the questions, top tips, past paper examples and a model answer of each type of question. It is to glue into pupil books.
The Normanisation of the Church-Lanfranc
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The Normanisation of the Church-Lanfranc

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Edexcel GCSE History This lesson examines the ways in which Lanfranc changed the Saxon Church during the Norman conquest and how this enabled William to maintain control. Includes a “go find” activity which can also be used as a carousel with students working on different aspects of the Church. Could also be turned into an investigative commission where Lanfranc sends investigating Norman Archdeacons to report on wrong doings in the Church then writes a report. All info included, no textbook required. Also includes some exam questions and mark schemes/ example answer for 4 marker.
Succession Crisis 1088 and Odo rebellion
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Succession Crisis 1088 and Odo rebellion

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This lesson is focused on why there was a second succession crisis in 1088, why William had a difficult relationship with his son Robert and Bishop Odo. Fully resourced lesson including starter, two main tasks and a plenary/ end of unit summary retrieval Who am I? To test student understanding of key individuals such as Edwin and Morcar, Waltheof, Lanfranc, Roger de Bretuill and Ralph de Gael. Includes a fully detailed worksheet, powerpoint, storyboard template , mini family tree for William (only 3 relevant sons included and Matilda) and fact file on Bishop Odo of Bayeux/ Kent. Also looks at causes of Odo and Robert’s rebellion against William II and why it failed. Exam Board: Edexcel GCSE= can be used for other boards.
Harriet Tubman
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Harriet Tubman

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The amazing story of Harriet Tubman. Worksheet to accompany the film “Harriet” 2019 which tells the amazing story of the brave and courageous Harriet Tubman who worked on the Underground Railroad to help lead over 70 enslaved people to freedom from states such as Maryland to the free North. The worksheet has questions designed to help students understand the brutality and insidious nature of slavery as well as why what the Anti-Slavery Society and Tubman achieved was so impressive and important.
Tudor Rebellions Revision and Retrieval- All English Rebellions
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Tudor Rebellions Revision and Retrieval- All English Rebellions

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ALevel Tudor Rebellions Course- Revision Resource: These retrieval grids cover all the rebellions against the Tudors in England. Grid 1: Henry VII between 1485-1499 Grid 2: Henry VIII and Edward VI rebellions 1509-1553 Grid 3: Mary I and Elizabeth I rebellions in England 1553-1601 Note: I have not included the Irish rebellions grid as I’ve not had chance to make this yet. These are two word documents- due to small size of text to fit on one side -will ideally be printed A3. 2nd Word document is the answers highlighted in case you are unfamiliar with the course. Has detailed but succinct breakdown of the main themes: -Aims and causes -Support and leadership and size -Affected regions -Government response -Reasons for success/ failure -Impact Please note: PNG files are for illustration only- file includes fully editable word documents.
Tudor Rebellions Bundle- Intro and Rebellions against Henry VII
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Tudor Rebellions Bundle- Intro and Rebellions against Henry VII

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Alevel OCR course (Easily adapted for AQA/ Edexcel similar courses or Courses on the Tudors) This bundle includes all my initial lessons which are rebellions against Henry VII between 1485-1509 This is over 6 double lessons plus homework. It is our Year 12 summer teaching. We pick up in September with the Pilgrimage of Grace. I have spent 3 years improving and refining these lessons. As ever, I’ve done all the reading so you don’t have to. These powerpoints and other resources include all the detail/ facts you need to succeed in Tudor rebellions learning/ teaching. Total Price to buy lessons individually £31- huge savings- everything you need to teach the first 5 rebellions to a very high standard.
Tudor Rebellions Mega Revision and Exams Bundle
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Tudor Rebellions Mega Revision and Exams Bundle

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Mega bundle of all my revision and exams resources for OCR Tudor Rebellions 1485-1603 Includes: Christmas Quiz Exam Technique information Revision and Course Guide (includes detailed revision topic check list) ALevel essay bundle Epic revision quiz Essay Plans -Thematic Questions Revision Pack Revision and retrieval pack REvision Grids End of Year Pub Quiz- with mega music round- students have to match the rebel/ key individual or rebellion to the music by thinking about the lyrics, Tudor Swearwords, Gossip etc Price to purchase individually £37.50- huge discount!
Tudor Rebellions Retrieval Activity
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Tudor Rebellions Retrieval Activity

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Another retrieval activity for the Tudor Rebellions OCR ALevel course. This one randomly jumbles words and facts which are linked to the 5 rebellions against Henry VII. Students can colour code them according to which rebellion they are relevant to then as an extension they can try and add more detail about the facts. Eg which places are sites of battles? Which are attempted invasions etc. Answers also included for teachers new to the course or for self-assessment.
The Cold War Superpower Relations Topic 1
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The Cold War Superpower Relations Topic 1

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Edexcel GCSE: I made these lessons to save time as I had to teach the entire Unit 2A in just 18-20 lessons. I have managed to squish each key topic down into 6 lessons with exam questions generally being sat as homework. These lessons worked surprisingly well despite only having 6 lessons! It does require some printing however if you are organised you could have your repro dept print all the sheets into a booklet with alternative pages for notes. Includes the whole of key topic 1: Origins of the Cold War. Lesson 1: Peace Conferences WWII and the Grand Alliance Lesson 2: Escalating tensions and breakdown of Grand Alliance Lesson 3: Truman Doctrine, Marshall Plan, Cominform and Comecon Lesson 4: The first Berlin Crisis-Berlin Blockade and Berlin Airlift Lesson 5: The Nuclear Arms Race Lesson 6: The Hungarian Rising/ Revolution and Soviet invasion Exam questions included: Explain two consequences of the Yalta Conference (includes model answer) Write a narrative account analysing key events of the Berlin Crisis 1948 (8 marks) includes modelling End of topic key content quiz- 18 questions
The Holocaust -Pre War Jewish Life
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The Holocaust -Pre War Jewish Life

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This lesson was designed after completing the UCL course on teaching the Holocaust. It focuses on Pre War Jewish life in Europe and is an introduction to the Holocaust topic. Students cannot necessarily understand the gravity of what was lost in the Holocaust if they do not have a grasp of Jewish life and contribution to life before it. This is a fully resourced lesson, no textbooks required. Includes mindmap template, evidence sheets for group work, maps and a plenary activity designed to examine and discredit antisemitic stereotypes using the content learned in the lesson. Note: Images are for illustration only. Includes fully editable word and powerpoint documents. The sheets to print are the final slides of the powerpoint and the word doc. See slide notes for support in delivering effectively.
Persecution of Jews during the 1930s
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Persecution of Jews during the 1930s

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This lesson was designed after completing the UCL course on Understanding the Holocaust. This lesson is lesson 2 in my sequence of learning and examines the nature of antisemitic prejudice in Germany as well as escalation of persecution in order for students to better understand how and why having rights taken away is such a dangerous step. Also helps students to understand the nature of Hitler’s dictatorship and why it was so difficult to oppose him. Fully resourced lesson. Includes powerpoint and worksheet (timeline activity). Images are for illustration purposes only. PP and word document are fully editable.
Jewish Resistance to the Holocaust
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Jewish Resistance to the Holocaust

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I made this as part of a sequence of lessons after completing the UCL course on Understanding the Holocaust. This lesson examines the different ways people can resist oppression and the creative and brave resistance offered by many Jews and their allies during the Holocaust. Fully resourced lesson includes fully editable powerpoint and worksheets. Images are for illustrative purposes only.
ALevel History Taster Day
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ALevel History Taster Day

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This taster day lesson is for ALevel History. It is largely focused around the Russia course and the February Revolution although we also teach OCR Wars of the Roses and Tudor Rebellions so has info on those too. Includes: careers in History, why people choose History ALevel and some film clips/ trailers as well as a source based activity on the fall of the Romanovs.
Medicine Through time Key Words and Individuals
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Medicine Through time Key Words and Individuals

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5 Glossaries/ Key Individuals sheets -one per time period for the thematic medicine through time course. Medieval Medicine 1250-1500 Renaissance Medicine 1500-1700 Industrial Medicine 1700-1900 Modern Medicine 1900-Present British Sector of the Western Front 1914-1918 All the definitions are pre-printed for students and the words and names are all jumbled at the bottom for them to select and use. Can be the basis for weekly homeworks/ revision tasks and quizzes. These sheets, alongside my other revision resources, have boosted attainment significantly in our cohorts since I introduced them. 11% achieving grade 9 48% achieving grade 7-9 86% achieving grade 4-9
Medicine Through Time Bundle
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Medicine Through Time Bundle

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This Bundle is an almost complete GCSE Paper It has lessons on 4 of the 5 topics: Medieval Medicine Renaissance Medicine Industrial era Medicine The Western Front- British Sector of the Trenches I’ve also included my revision resources, model answers and a mega revision task booklet which took me hours for maximum value for money. Total price of items individually would be £66. My colleague has also planned the Modern Medicine topic if you wish to purchase those lessons too! Here is a link: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/edexcel-medicine-through-time-modern-medicine-12776306
Tudor Rebellions- Rebellions against Mary and Elizabeth
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Tudor Rebellions- Rebellions against Mary and Elizabeth

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OCR ALevel Tudor Rebellions These lessons look at rebellions against Mary I and Elizabeth I in ENGLAND. I have a separate bundle for Ireland so they are not on here. Includes: Lady Jane Grey, Wyatt, Revolt of the Northern Earls and Oxfordshire and Essex (as one mega lesson). Cost to buy separately £19