These summary sheets are for the Edexcel Superpower Relations course (GCSE) they can be used for other specifications which cover Cold War crises. This is a set of 6 word documents which have simplified, dual coded summaries of the Cold War crises for SEND students/ those who struggle to accesss the GCSE. The 1st Berlin Crisis The Hungarian Crisis The 2nd Berlin Crisis The Cuban Revolution and Bay of Pigs The Cuban Missile Crisis The Prague Spring I have included fully editable word docs but also PDFs as some versions of Word may cause images etc to misalign.

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.

Edexcel GCSE Superpower RElations in the Cold War Key Topic 3:The End of the Cold War Lesson 6 The Fall of the Soviet Union/ USSR This is my final lesson in the Cold War Topic This one covers the end of the Cold War/ fall of Soviet Union and also includes lots of exam question prep/ retrieval practice and all key words sheets/ answers for Key Topics 1 and 2. All resources included does not require textbook or any additional resources.

Edexcel GCSE History- Superpower Relations and the Cold War Key Topic 3: The end of the Cold War Lesson 5 Gorbachev’s New Thinking and Summits to end the Cold War Detailed lesson looking at causes, policies and consequences of Gorbachev’s New Thinking in the USSR. Examines the role of Perestroika and Glasnost in bringing an end to the Cold War. Includes a colour code activity and worksheet as well as an 8 mark question with gap fill model answer (explain two consequences). Does not require textbook, includes all information/ resources you need.

Tired of mixing up revolutions? This resource is designed to support ALevel/ GCSE students in differentiating between the 3 revolutions in Russia. It is a colour code match up of information for the 1905, Feb 1917 and Oct 1917 revolutions. Includes: Long term causes, short term causes/ sparks, aims, leadership and support, events, impact on government etc. Also includes answers.

Edexcel GCSE Superpower Relations and the Cold War This is my 4th lesson from Key Topic 3: The End of the Cold War but can be used as a stand alone lesson. In depth examination of who Reagan was, his ideas and beliefs and his policies including increased arms spending, rolling back Communism by funding guerrillas and the Strategic Defense Initiative (Star Wars) programme. Includes youtube video clips, source work and all the detail needed for students. Fully resourced nothing else needed. Examines how Reagan’s personality played a key role in developments from the Second Cold War to Gorbacev;s “New thinking” and need to reform the USSR (this is next lesson). Also includes a bumper retrieval practice for Key Topic 1 and 2 Highlighter Heads to help students recall key individuals from earlier in the Cold War (includes all key individuals from Roosevelt to Brezhnev, Dubcek and Husak). Also includes an 8 mark exam question, planning sheet, SEND planning sheet and model answer for a narrative account question on the Cold War. NOTE: I include images (PNG) files for illustration purposes - ignore these and open the word documents and powerpoint files for actual resources :)

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.

Updated as of May 2024 Topic 1 Democracy Case Studies for key debates: Representative vs Direct Democracy, How far is there a participation crisis? Should there be further attempts to expand franchise? How far is UK Elitist/ Pluralist? Prisoner Voting Rights Debate, How well have rights been protected? Topic 2 Political Parties Case Studies for key debates: How far do political parties support democracy in UK? Should political parties be state funded? How far has the Conservative Party identified with One Nation Principles? How far has Labour remained true to traditional principles? How significant are minor/ small parties in UK? Hope they are useful! There is also a template to set students hwk examples. Ignore the PNG files they are for illustration only- files included are powerpoints and word documents- fully editable.

This lesson looks at gas attacks through the skill of source evaluation of utility. Tasks designed for students to develop their skills in evaluating sources. All info included alongside video clips. Also includes model answers to the 8 mark how useful question

Edexcel GCSE Medicine Through Town WWI Medicine on the Western Front Lesson looking at the developments in medicine during and throughout WWI Includes: Plastic Surgery–Harold Gillies Neurosurgery–Harvey Cushing Shell Shock- Seale Hayne Shrapnel Wounds- Carel Dakin method, debridement etc Blood Transfusions Xrays Thomas Splint Fully resourced does not require textbooks or any additional info other than the video links (supplied) and slides.

Powerpoint with explanation of how to answer the Edexcel GCSE Paper 1: Medicine through Time questions which can be really difficult for students so they need lots of practice and lots of examples. Includes example answers for all 3 question types.

Edexcel GCSE History Medicine Through Time WWI Site Study This lesson examines the problems faced with the Chain of Evacuation Why was the Chain of Evacuation Problematic and how was it improved? All resources included no need for textbooks/ any other resources.

Edexcel GCSE Medicine Through Time This lesson looks at causes of/ symptoms of ill health and injuries in the trenches linked to weapons studied in lesson 1-- Battles. This source based lessons has students looking at evidence / information to find out about specific illlness/ injuries and the issues around it. Also has a match up exercise on who treated the sick? RAMC and FANYs looking at their roles on the Western front. Includes a retrieval quiz for the battles of WWI

This introductory lesson looks at the context of WWI and the new advances in weaponry as well as the key Battles of WWI. Very developed and detailed resources for students including video clips of documentaries about battles and key features such as the blood bank at Cambrai, the underground hospital at Arras etc. Examines the nature of Trench warfare and Attritional warfare as well as tactics such as Creeping Barrage to minimise injuries in the battles.

GCSE History Superpower Relations in the Cold War Edexcel but can be used for any spec This 3 lesson bundle is very detailed and includes loads of info and tasks on Detente, SALT 1, Helsinki Accords and the APollo Soyuz mission Also Why did Detente fail? SALT 2 and its failure. Includes analysis of events and also an SEND reduced content worksheet. Also includes an 8 mark model answer but as a “find and fix” the errors exercise to test student knowledge and understanding. No textbooks necessary or any other info all included.

Edexcel GCSE History Superpower Relations 1945-1991 Key Topic 2: Cold War Crises These two lessons (rolled into one powerpoint) are based on the causes, events and consequences of the Prague Spring 1968. Powerpoint is fully explained with activities, all information included so no need for textbooks. Includes: video overview of the Prague Spring with question sheet (link provided on sheet) Sources tasks: events of the rising Note making tasks on the events of the rising/ Soviet Invasion- can also be done from textbook if you have it. Exam question and model answer

Edexcel GCSE Superpower relations Key Topic 2: Cold War Crises Lesson 4 The Cuban Missile Crisis 1962 This lesson follows my lesson on the Cuban Revolution and Bay of Pigs invasion It examines the events of the Cuban Missile Crisis, Khrushchev’s defence of sending missiles to Cuba and Kennedy’s decision making as well as the divisive advice from the Hawks and Doves in foreign and defence policy. The consequences of Cuban Missile Crisis are also covered alongside an 8 mark write a narrative account question. Also includes a gap fill model answer to the Explain two consequences of the Bay of Pigs invasion question including an SEND version with words to use to make it easier.