OCR ALevel lesson for Russia 1894-1941 Examines the role and aims of Stolypin as well as detailed information on his policies, methods and the impact of his actions on Russia. Fully resourced lesson with very detailed information and evidence, a range of tasks- card sort, video, evaluation table, report card, sources etc. Includes 10 mark exam question for OCR about the relative significance of Witte and Stolypin in bringing stability to Russia.

Lesson made for OCR Russia ALevel 1894-1941 but can be adapted or used for other specs/ GCSE. This follows on from my previous lessons on Russia in 1894, Opposition to the Tsar and the RUsso-Japanese War however can be used as a stand alone lesson provided your students have prior knowledge of problems in Russia prior to 1905 etc. Includes all slides, video clip from Battleship Potemkin, card sort, analysis sheet, primary sources and analysis of why Mirsky’s appointment was significant, why Banqueting Campaigns were significant and why the Bloody Sunday protest was significant. This is 2 hour lesson- part 1 of my 1905 Revolution causes work.

Alevel Politics Lesson for Edexcel (can also be used for AQA or Sociology, Civics, Philosophy etc) -Ideologies Socialism lesson 1- Looks at origins of Socialism and the context of the Industrial Revolution as well as earlier examples. Robert Owen, Marx and Engels, Revolutionary Socialism and Evolutionary Socialism/ Social Democracy For a 2 hour lesson plus homework to research thinkers.

Lesson for Edexcel GCSE Weimar and Nazi Germany This lesson looks at Nazi policies towards the Church including why the Church was a threat as well as support from members of the church such as Ludwig Muller. The lesson examines and evaluates Nazi policies to control the Church- weighing up successes overall. Includes colour code activity, discussion tasks, guided note making and justification of arguments. Includes interpretation evidence for the debate at the end.

Edexcel ALevel Core Values of Socialism for Politics This lesson examines the core values underpinning Socialism as an ideology with some links to key thinkers and examples. Lesson 2 of my Socialism unit for Alevel. This lesson includes a range of resources including video clips to demonstrate the key ideas. This lessons should take 2-4 hours depending if you get students to do the Core Values independently and then go over it all to explain it after wards. I use both the Heywood and Pearson book for doing Core Values to give students for reading but if you have neither- a detailed summary of all ideas is contained on these slides.

OCR ALevel History Russia 1894-1941 Topic 2: Towards a Constitutional Monarchy. This two hour lesson examines the creation of the Duma from the October Manifesto and the limits of the Fundamental laws. Also examines the challenges of the Duma and the makeup of them and why Nicholas dissolved them each time. Includes detailed information and all resources needed if you do not have textbook pages from Corin and Fiehn- I have typed up all necessary info onto documents to accompany the lesson.

Bundle of Knowledge Organisers for Key Stage 3 - Covers most Autumn term topics Norman Conquest and Battle of Hastings Medieval Society English Civil War WWI and causes

Information and sources on the opium wars for KS3

Lesson on Causes of the 1905 Revolution and Assessement to go with it. OCR 1894-1941 Includes detailed card sort on causes 1905 Timeline overview of problems inherited by Nicholas and events from 1894-1905 Ripple diagram for analysis of long and short term causes of the 1905 revolution Witte’s view guided reading Powerpoint with detail from Bloody Sunday to Revolution and a recap of previous causes as well as a retrieval quiz of Russia 1894-1905 based on teaching of first 4 lessons. Assessment on causes of 1905 revolution

Edexcel Component 1 Lesson 2 Representative vs Direct Democracy Lesson on the features and benefits and drawbacks of Representative and Direct Democracy looking at the UK and referendums but also includes comparative analysis of Switzerland. Includes powerpoint and all worksheets needed for teaching an outstanding lesson. Edexcel exam board but can be used for AQA also.

This lesson is designed for KS3 but can also be used for Primary school or as an intro for KS4. This lesson is about Edward VI reign and impact of his short reign focused mainly on his reformation of the Church of England. This is part of my unit of work on the Tudors so if you want a bargain download the whole unit instead which has over 8 hours of learning for just £5. Suitable for non-specialists.

This lesson examines the Amendment process in the US constitution and the pros and cons of it for a debate. Updated with modern examples e.g. a detailed case study showing the evolution of abortion rights issue in USA which can be used to address and discuss the flaws with the blend of vague and specific language. Also includes a colour code of key debates and a detailed case study on the issue of abortion rights and how it has changed since Roe v Wade to illustrate some of the challenges of having a “living” constitution vs Originalism and the blend of specificity and vagueness.

Edexcel ALevel Politics spec but can be used for AQA as very similar. Lesson examining and analysing compartive Politics looking at various aspects of USA President and UK Prime Ministers including: -Role and Powers -Cabinets -Accountability to Legislatures/ Checks and balances -Styles of Government -RElationships between branches Also includes updated examples as of January 2024 including James Cleverly controversies and attempts to impeach Biden in US House due to increasing partisanship Includes little video clips to demonstrate examples or show comparisons and a full breakdown of the comparative theories for this topic. Includes a colour code to help students get used to understanding the different theories and how to apply them. Very detailed and no need for any additional resources although can be set as independent work with textbook but all info is contained within resources so no need to own the Bennett book- if you don’t have it ignore page references in the teacher notes. This lesson has a lot of resources, more than enough for 2 hours of lessons (probably 3 hours if you include video tasks) plus homework and there is a 12 mark exam question for Edexcel included.

Edexcel Politics Component 3 but can be used for AQA also. This mega 2 hour lesson plus hwk examines how powerful the POTUS in the USA is for the key debate to end Topic 3 Includes retrieval of past knowledge re: President, note taking and discussion about unilateral actions of POTUS and limitations of these. Discussion/ ranking task of factors which can hinder/ help a POTUS achieve aims and a debate/ table of arguments about how imperial a President is alongside the discussion of whether a President may be described as Bifurcated. Also includes a colour code sheet for homework and a comparative task to prepare them for thinking about comparison to Prime Minister. Please note PNG images are for illustration only. Files include fully editable Powerpoint and Word document.

Edexcel ALevel Politics Component 3 USA Comparative Introduction to Congress and its structure and powers Fully comprehensive lesson (2 hours) which includes all necessary resources Includes up to date case studies relevant to all powers of Congress. This lesson has been planned using the 2021 Bennett textbook so all information has come from this source. Includes a starter looking at popular perceptions of Congress and discussion task around reasons for this. Card sort matching examples and descriptions of Congressional powers- sorting Exclusive from Concurrent powers of Congress.

A detailed knowledge organiser for US Politics Edexcel Topic 2 congress. This KO includes key terms, debates, processes and powers of Congress. Up to date as of summer 2024.

GCSE Edexcel Superpower Relations and the Cold War 1941-1991 This lesson follows my lesson on the Second Berlin Crisis and examines why the Wall was built and what the consequences were on Berlin/ Germany, USA, USSR and International Relations. Fully resourced, does not need textbooks - any reference to the textbook- has all the necessary information on the following slides/ animations pull it up but obviously you can use the textbooks if you have them- or print the info on the slides for students to do that task independently. Very detailed; enough material for Grades 9-1.

Revision quiz for medicine through time. Has several rounds including Who is Who? Significant individuals and their breakthroughs, key words, key factors for change, key inventions etc. Can be set for homework in stages or as a beast and later self/ peer marked in class. Students have always enjoyed this quiz and found it helpful. Note only goes up to and including Industrial era- was struggling to fit it all on!

ALevel lesson for OCR course Russia: 1894-1941 but can be used for any ALevel with a question about Stalin’s control/ purges or use of terror. This is an incredibly detailed lesson- my motto with ALevel is I do the reading so you don’t have to! I’ve read extensively and included a lot of detail within all the resources. Demonstrates turning points in Stalin’s rule e.g. the death of his wife and the 17th Party Congress and significance. Also includes key case studies e.g. the Ryutin Platform and impact. Examines the role of NKVD and various leaders including their purges! Includes Stalin’s purges of various sectors of Russian society and the Communist Party.