Edexcel ALevel Politics (Can be used for AQA too) This two hour lesson examines the Electoral College system in the USA. It includes- how it works, explanation of strengths and weaknesses and colour code/ evaluation of argument exercise Case study of the 2020 Presidential election including the controversy links here to the Supreme Court topic- Ginni Thomas/ Clarence Thomas scandal. Includes data/ case study on participation and voting behaviour in this election. Also examines why Biden won.

This document is a guide to how to write Section A Interpretations questions which are 30 marks- it has a template for students’ use as well as an exemplar paragraph with evaluation and conclusion for one of the exam board sample papers (Elton and Haigh on Causes of the Pilgrimage of Grace).

OCR Tufdor Rebellions specification for ALevel This lesson (2-3 hours plus hwk) examines the causes, nature, events and impact of the Lady Jane Grey rebellion in 1553 against Mary Tudor. Lots of detailed resources to give you everything you need to teach this rebellion well.

OCR Alevel Tudor Rebellions course My third double lesson on the Pilgrimage of Grace for the Tudor Rebellions. As this is a depth study, students need to go into these themes in far greater depth. Attached are the resources for teaching this threat. Includes a living graph task, mapping document and a video clip from David Starkey. Also a retrieval exercise for a plenary. Is linked to my other lesssons on the Pilgrimage of Grace but can also be used as a stand alone double lesson. (Should take 2 hours)

Edexcel GCSE History Anglo Saxon and Norman England Topic 2: Establishing Control Changes to Landholding In depth examination of the introduction of the Feudal system and changes William introduced to ensure the loyalty of his nobility by making them his tenants -in-chief. Fully resourced. Can use the textbooks but can be taught without.

Edexcel Politics ALevel but can be used for AQA or US Civics lessons Lesson 1 Intro to Constitution- the Articles nature and Features of it. This is a very detailed 2 hour-3 lesson with a range of resources: Includes: 40 slide powerpoint with built in activities Glossary for students of all key words for the topic Worksheet to fill in US constitutional framework Separation of Powers and Federalism diagrams and examples Amending the Constitution Homework on issues around second amendment with news articles as a case study Hours worth of work here will give students an excellent start to their US Politics/ Social Studies lesson.

This assembly is based on this year’s theme- reclaiming the Narrative as well as highlighting how easily false narratives have spread. Examines the role of racial bias in the media and politics in the UK and the riots of 2024 as well as the insideous nature of the anti-Haitian rhetoric from some in the USA. Idea is to promote awareness of the danger of misinformation and to encourage students to challenge one sided narratives especially if they are hateful. Includes a house competition which can be amended for your school and a script for the assembly if you need it. Images are for illustrative purposes only. Includes a fully editable powerpoint and word document.

Full lesson on USA Politics for Edexcel Spec but can be used with other specifications for ALevel Politics. Examines USA Congress and role of Legislation- includes steps in Legislative process and how Congress can both help and hinder the Legislative process. Includes debate sheet and detailed examples of legislation passed.

Edexcel GCSE History Weimar and Nazi Germany This booklet is designed to offer complete revision support to GCSE History students with the 2015- GCSE History spec for Weimar and Nazi Germany 1918-1939. The idea is to encourage independent revision rather than simply giving students all the information. It has tasks designed to improve recall and test knowledge as well as practice exam questions with tips and hints and mark schemes. It has activities for every part of each key topic -over 50 pages. Ready to print and use.

Learning Journey for student folders/ books with the Gov and Pol outline- we split between teachers which is why there are two lines but you can amend for your programme of study.

Resources for Teaching the Black Death at KS3 Can be amended for teaching KS4 as well. Includes a range of resources and activities including a worksheet to go with the FIlthy cities episode on London, a card sort and retrieval exercises as well as an assessment for KS3.

Edexcel GCSE History 9-1 Weimar and Nazi Germany This lesson looks at the Lean Years following the Munich Putsch and the way in which the Nazis reorganised including the development of new branches of the party e.g. women and young people and the development of the SS as a foil to the SA. Also includes the Bamberg Conference and the battle between Socialist and Nationalist factions within the party. Includes retrieval tasks on 25 point programme and the impact of the Munich Putsch

Game designed to teach pupils all about life in a medieval village for peasants. Could they survive the Black Death? Failed harvest and famine? The abolishment of Holy Feast days?! This is a fun way to bring to life a topic which can be a little dry. Good for contextual understanding of life in medieval England/ Life of a Peasant Villager.

A brief intro to some very basic Historical skills for a first Y7 lesson. This lessons looks at: Chronology, Facts and interpretations and Anachronisms Includes two different homework tasks (to provide options) Includes a powerpoint, word doc worksheet and two diff hwk sheets. Please note PNG files are for illustrative purposes only but all fully editable documents are included in the files.

Complete lesson for Edexcel GCSE Weimar Germany -can be used for different specs. This lesson is an in depth look at how Ebert took power in 1918 and became the new Chancellor prior to elections and also how the Weimar Constitution worked. Includes a political ideologies quiz, diagrams of the political spectrum and Weimar government/ constitution and colour code sheets to evaluate strengths and weaknesses of the Weimar Constitution. Important context to set up the issues facing the Weimar Constitution and the coalition governments in Germany in the 1920s. Also important foundations to explain how Hitler was later able to exploit the Constitution and be appointed Chancellor in 1933. Updated for 2023 to make it more streamlined and simplify. Please ignore PNG files they are for illustrative purposes only, all my lessons include fully editable word docs and powerpoints as well as images of these.