This is one of ten lessons for Government and Politics: Chapter One. As a teacher of 15 years and an examiner for several years, I have developed these lessons to ensure my students exceed their expectations and achieve excellent grades. Lessons are exam focused, thought provoking, engaging and cover all of the content necessary to achieve the highest grades at A Level. The first lesson of the chapter is available for free! Each lesson includes: •Clear objectives, incorporating differentiated, higher-order thinking skills •Starter task, linking today’s topic to a contemporary issue for relevance, whilst recaping last lesson •Example of an exam-style question for today’s topic •Context slide and video link to ‘set the scene’ •In-depth reading, based on Edexcel textbook chapters •Comprehension tasks to acquire knowledge and understanding •A conclusion-writing activity, with writing frame, to help develop exam writing skills •Plenary to assess learning and to challenge evaluative critical-thinking

This is one of ten lessons for Government and Politics: Chapter One. As a teacher of 15 years and an examiner for several years, I have developed these lessons to ensure my students exceed their expectations and achieve excellent grades. Lessons are exam focused, thought provoking, engaging and cover all of the content necessary to achieve the highest grades at A Level. The first lesson of the chapter is available for free! Each lesson includes: •Clear objectives, incorporating differentiated, higher-order thinking skills •Starter task, linking today’s topic to a contemporary issue for relevance, whilst recaping last lesson •Example of an exam-style question for today’s topic •Context slide and video link to ‘set the scene’ •In-depth reading, based on Edexcel textbook chapters •Comprehension tasks to acquire knowledge and understanding •A conclusion-writing activity, with writing frame, to help develop exam writing skills •Plenary to assess learning and to challenge evaluative critical-thinking

This is one of ten lessons for Government and Politics: Chapter One. As a teacher of 15 years and an examiner for several years, I have developed these lessons to ensure my students exceed their expectations and achieve excellent grades. Lessons are exam focused, thought provoking, engaging and cover all of the content necessary to achieve the highest grades at A Level. The first lesson of the chapter is available for free! Each lesson includes: •Clear objectives, incorporating differentiated, higher-order thinking skills •Starter task, linking today’s topic to a contemporary issue for relevance, whilst recaping last lesson •Example of an exam-style question for today’s topic •Context slide and video link to ‘set the scene’ •In-depth reading, based on Edexcel textbook chapters •Comprehension tasks to acquire knowledge and understanding •A conclusion-writing activity, with writing frame, to help develop exam writing skills •Plenary to assess learning and to challenge evaluative critical-thinking

This is one of ten lessons for Government and Politics: Chapter One. As a teacher of 15 years and an examiner for several years, I have developed these lessons to ensure my students exceed their expectations and achieve excellent grades. Lessons are exam focused, thought provoking, engaging and cover all of the content necessary to achieve the highest grades at A Level. The first lesson of the chapter is available for free! Each lesson includes: •Clear objectives, incorporating differentiated, higher-order thinking skills •Starter task, linking today’s topic to a contemporary issue for relevance, whilst recaping last lesson •Example of an exam-style question for today’s topic •Context slide and video link to ‘set the scene’ •In-depth reading, based on Edexcel textbook chapters •Comprehension tasks to acquire knowledge and understanding •A conclusion-writing activity, with writing frame, to help develop exam writing skills •Plenary to assess learning and to challenge evaluative critical-thinking

This is one of ten lessons for Government and Politics: Chapter One. As a teacher of 15 years and an examiner for several years, I have developed these lessons to ensure my students exceed their expectations and achieve excellent grades. Lessons are exam focused, thought provoking, engaging and cover all of the content necessary to achieve the highest grades at A Level. The first lesson of the chapter is available for free! Each lesson includes: •Clear objectives, incorporating differentiated, higher-order thinking skills •Starter task, linking today’s topic to a contemporary issue for relevance, whilst recaping last lesson •Example of an exam-style question for today’s topic •Context slide and video link to ‘set the scene’ •In-depth reading, based on Edexcel textbook chapters •Comprehension tasks to acquire knowledge and understanding •A conclusion-writing activity, with writing frame, to help develop exam writing skills •Plenary to assess learning and to challenge evaluative critical-thinking

This is one of ten lessons for Government and Politics: Chapter One. As a teacher of 15 years and an examiner for several years, I have developed these lessons to ensure my students exceed their expectations and achieve excellent grades. Lessons are exam focused, thought provoking, engaging and cover all of the content necessary to achieve the highest grades at A Level. The first lesson of the chapter is available for free! Each lesson includes: •Clear objectives, incorporating differentiated, higher-order thinking skills •Starter task, linking today’s topic to a contemporary issue for relevance, whilst recaping last lesson •Example of an exam-style question for today’s topic •Context slide and video link to ‘set the scene’ •In-depth reading, based on Edexcel textbook chapters •Comprehension tasks to acquire knowledge and understanding •A conclusion-writing activity, with writing frame, to help develop exam writing skills •Plenary to assess learning and to challenge evaluative critical-thinking

This is one of ten lessons for Government and Politics: Chapter One. As a teacher of 15 years and an examiner for several years, I have developed these lessons to ensure my students exceed their expectations and achieve excellent grades. Lessons are exam focused, thought provoking, engaging and cover all of the content necessary to achieve the highest grades at A Level. The first lesson of the chapter is available for free! Each lesson includes: •Clear objectives, incorporating differentiated, higher-order thinking skills •Starter task, linking today’s topic to a contemporary issue for relevance, whilst recaping last lesson •Example of an exam-style question for today’s topic •Context slide and video link to ‘set the scene’ •In-depth reading, based on Edexcel textbook chapters •Comprehension tasks to acquire knowledge and understanding •A conclusion-writing activity, with writing frame, to help develop exam writing skills •Plenary to assess learning and to challenge evaluative critical-thinking

This is one of ten lessons for Government and Politics: Chapter One. As a teacher of 15 years and an examiner for several years, I have developed these lessons to ensure my students exceed their expectations and achieve excellent grades. Lessons are exam focused, thought provoking, engaging and cover all of the content necessary to achieve the highest grades at A Level. The first lesson of the chapter is available for free! Each lesson includes: •Clear objectives, incorporating differentiated, higher-order thinking skills •Starter task, linking today’s topic to a contemporary issue for relevance, whilst recaping last lesson •Example of an exam-style question for today’s topic •Context slide and video link to ‘set the scene’ •In-depth reading, based on Edexcel textbook chapters •Comprehension tasks to acquire knowledge and understanding •A conclusion-writing activity, with writing frame, to help develop exam writing skills •Plenary to assess learning and to challenge evaluative critical-thinking

This is one of ten lessons for Government and Politics: Chapter One. As a teacher of 15 years and an examiner for several years, I have developed these lessons to ensure my students exceed their expectations and achieve excellent grades. Lessons are exam focused, thought provoking, engaging and cover all of the content necessary to achieve the highest grades at A Level. The first lesson of the chapter is available for free! Each lesson includes: •Clear objectives, incorporating differentiated, higher-order thinking skills •Starter task, linking today’s topic to a contemporary issue for relevance, whilst recaping last lesson •Example of an exam-style question for today’s topic •Context slide and video link to ‘set the scene’ •In-depth reading, based on Edexcel textbook chapters •Comprehension tasks to acquire knowledge and understanding •A conclusion-writing activity, with writing frame, to help develop exam writing skills •Plenary to assess learning and to challenge evaluative critical-thinking

**A lesson that you can pick up and deliver, last-minute, without any preparation! This lesson is self-explanatory, largely student led and with a lot of extra challenges, allowing students to get on with clearly instructed tasks. A great, visually vibrant lesson, with an array of activities, including differentiated tasks for higher and lower ability students, designed to to get students thinking critically, whilst developing historical, communication and literacy skills. Key components of the lesson include: Clear objectives, incorporating differentiated, higher-order thinking skills Context slide and video link to ‘set the scene’ Task 1: Reading, with comprehension task to acquire knowledge An alternative comprehension task to offer variety Task 2: Historical source skills activity An alternative TASK 2, to develop critical thinking Plenary to assess learning and to challenge evaluative critical-thinking Differentiated task for lower ability students Key word glossary for lower ability students Extension tasks for extra challenge

A great, visually vibrant lesson, with an array of activities, including differentiated tasks for higher and lower ability students, designed to to get students thinking critically, whilst developing historical, communication and literacy skills. This lesson is largely student led, with a lot of extra challenges, allowing the teacher time to rotate the classroom and check progress. Key components of the lesson include: Clear objectives, incorporating differentiated, higher-order thinking skills Context slide and video link to ‘set the scene’ Task 1: Reading, with comprehension task to acquire knowledge An alternative comprehension task to offer variety Task 2: Historical source skills activity An alternative TASK 2, to develop critical thinking Plenary to assess learning and to challenge evaluative critical-thinking Differentiated task for lower ability students Key word glossary for lower ability students Extension tasks for extra challenge

An overview lesson of the German Blitzkreig of Poland. A great, visually vibrant lesson, with an array of activities, including differentiated tasks for higher and lower ability students, designed to to get students thinking critically, whilst developing their communication and literacy skills, as well as developing their historical skills through source analysis. This lesson is largely student led, with a lot of extra challenges, allowing the teacher time to rotate the classroom and check progress. Key components of the lesson include: Clear objectives, incorporating differentiated, higher-order thinking skills Context slide and video link to ‘set the scene’ Task 1: Reading, with comprehension task to acquire knowledge An alternative comprehension task to offer variety Task 2: Historical source skills activity An alternative TASK 2, to develop critical thinking Plenary to assess learning and to challenge evaluative critical-thinking Differentiated task for lower ability students Key word glossary for lower ability students Extension tasks for extra challenge *Please leave a review if you liked this lesson

An overview lesson of the causes of WW2. A great, visually vibrant lesson, with an array of activities, including differentiated tasks for higher and lower ability students, designed to to get students thinking critically, whilst developing their communication and literacy skills, as well as developing their historical skills through source analysis. This lesson is largely student led, with a lot of extra challenges, allowing the teacher time to rotate the classroom and check progress. Key components of the lesson include: Clear objectives, incorporating differentiated, higher-order thinking skills Context slide and video link to ‘set the scene’ Task 1: Reading, with comprehension task to acquire knowledge An alternative comprehension task to offer variety Task 2: Historical source skills activity An alternative TASK 2, to develop critical thinking Plenary to assess learning and to challenge evaluative critical-thinking Differentiated task for lower ability students Key word glossary for lower ability students Extension tasks for extra challenge

This PowerPoint has all past paper questions for the GCSE Edexcel Elizabeth I paper, along with a model answer for each! All question 1s are together and so are all question 2s and 3s. They are also arranged into their relevant chapters, so that students can focus on one topic at a time. Finally, there is a model answer for each question, for students to compare their answers to and to memorise for the exam. There is a very good chance that this years questions will replicate past paper questions (or be very close!). *Please leave a review if you find the resource useful!

This PowerPoint has all past paper questions for the GCSE Edexcel Cold War paper, along with a model answer for each! All question 1s are together and so are all question 2s and 3s. They are also arranged into their relevant chapters, so that students can focus on one topic at a time. Finally, there is a model answer for each question, for students to compare their answers to and to memorise for the exam. There is a very good chance that this years questions will replicate past paper questions (or be very close!). *Please leave a review if you find the resource useful!

A comprehensive and concise overview of all the content students need, to be able to analyse Chapter 3 of the GCSE Edexcel Elizabethan course: Society and Exploration. Built from the Edexcel specification and textbook, this PPT covers all main content that you need to know to plan and answer practice questions! THERE IS A 10 QUESTION RECALL QUIZ ON THE LAST SLIDE TO TEST STUDENTS’ UNDERSTANDING OF THE PRESENTATION. Suitable for teachers to teach from or for students to revise from. *Please review and feel free to offer suggestions on how the resource could be improved further!

A comprehensive and concise overview of all the content students need, to be able to analyse Chapter 2 of the GCSE Edexcel Elizabethan course: Challenges at Home and Abroad. Built from the Edexcel specification and textbook, this PPT covers all main content that you need to know to plan and answer practice questions! THERE IS A 10 QUESTION RECALL QUIZ ON THE LAST SLIDE TO TEST STUDENTS’ UNDERSTANDING OF THE PRESENTATION. Great for teachers to teach from or for students to revise from! *Please review and feel free to offer suggestions on how the resource could be improved further!

A comprehensive and concise overview of all the content students need, to be able to analyse Chapter 1 of the GCSE Edexcel Elizabethan course: Government and Religion. Built from the Edexcel specification and textbook, this PPT covers all main content that you need to know to plan and answer practice questions! THERE IS A 10 QUESTION RECALL QUIZ ON THE LAST SLIDE TO TEST STUDENTS’ UNDERSTANDING OF THE PRESENTATION. Suitable for teachers to teach from or for students to revise from. *Please review and feel free to offer suggestions on how the resource could be improved further!