A concise 5 page A4 revision and teaching sheet for the crime, punishment and law enforcement in Early Modern England (c1500-c1700), Area of Study 3. This comes with key vocabulary, an overview of the period, info on law enforcement, changes and continuity during the period, case study knowledge, a student assessment grid and exam question example and advice. I’ll be doing one of these for each of the units, so keep your eyes on my page.

A concise 9 page A4 revision and teaching guide for the third unit of the Edexcel 9-1 Weimar and Nazi Germany specification (Nazi control and dictatorship, 1933-39). This comes with key vocabulary, an overview of the period, exam info on each sub topic, quick fire revision tasks, such as two multiple choice quizzes, a student assessment grid and exam question. Can be used as a revision aid or a course overview

This lesson looks at the Nazi views on women and the family. This is the first lesson in Unit 4 (Life in Nazi Germany 1933-39) Students begin the lesson by studying the key vocab for the unit. A quick recap from the role of women during the Weimar republic before students analyses and assess the changes that took place between 1933-39. Once they have identified and explained the 3 key changes they have to complete a Blind Date task. In this activity students have to study the responses from 3 women to determine who would be most suitable for a German man in the years 1933-39. The final task is cretcreating ing a lonely hearts advert for the perfect Nazi woman. As always there are clear instructions, differentiated worksheets, a range of activities that cover the required knowledge for this aspect of the specification

A lesson that introduces student to Mary, Queen of Scots. Student complete a range of student-led critical thinking activities which sets them up for a 12 mark explain question. This lesson concludes unit 1. As always a step by step guide with high-quality differentiated resources.

A lesson which introduces students to the types of crimes and punishments in Anglo Saxon Britain. Fully resourced with five worksheets, (inc. self-assessment document, source activities, Saxon society worksheets. There is a four mark exam question included in the presentation which can be used as evidence that the lesson outcomes have been met. Terms of Use: Purchase of this item entitles the purchaser the right to reproduce the pages for personal and classroom use only. Duplication for other classes, an entire school or for commercial use is strictly prohibited without written permission from the author. Minor editing is allowed but only for personal use. The document remains under copyright even when edited. Pasting this item in whole or part on the Internet in any form is strictly prohibited and a violation of the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA). Copyright 2017

An engaging and active lesson which examines the Truman Doctrine and Marshall Aid and how it divides Europe. Students create a fact file, before meeting those people influenced by US money in Europe. As they meet the various characters they begin to understand the implications of the doctrine. A booklet with various tasks related to the people they meet is included, with a range of activities. The lesson draws to a close when the class use their booklets to attempt two longer style questions about how the Truman Doctrine and Marshall Aid divided Europe.

Edexcel GCSE Early Elizabethan England. A comprehensive analysis of Elizabeth’s 1559 religious settlement. This lessons includes a range of activities which enables students to fully understand the key concepts of the settlement, how it was enforced and its impacts on people and churches. A range of hight quality worksheets and information sheets are included as well as an exam style question with useful student friendly tips and literacy support. A homework task is also incorporated into the lesson. As always there are easy to follow instructions and differentiated activities. One of the tasks makes reference to the Pearson textbook however the lesson can easily be taught without this task.

Students learn about the origins of tensions between East and West following the end of WW2 and the concept of hot and cold war and some of the key features of capitalism and communism before analyzing how the Tehran Conference can be seen as the start of tensions between Roosevelt and Stalin and how this meeting strengthened and weakened the Grand Alliance. A range of student led activities, differentiated worksheets and as always clear step by step instructions.

Students learn about the Nazi Police State through a student-led game. Students are introduced to a character living in the Nazi Police State. They have to remain in character during the game. There are various challenges to complete depending on who they are, for example if they are in the Gestpo they will need to identify enemies of the state. As students play the game they become to understand that no one is safe. Once they game has ended there are some written tasks to complete leading into an exam question (tips, instructions and literacy support included). As always there are clear instructions and differentiated resources. Enjoy :)

Students work through a range of activities to assess the different methods used by the Nazis to reduce unemployment. They then examine changes in living standards by reading about different characters in Nazi Germany before determining whose living standards did increase/ decrease and why. An exam question follows the task. Fully resourced, clear instructions and the required spec knowledge is covered.

A lesson which introduces students to the types of crimes and punishments in Anglo Saxon Britain. Fully resourced with five worksheets, (inc. self-assessment document, source activities, Saxon society worksheets. There is a four mark exam question included in the presentation which can be used as evidence that the lesson outcomes have been met. Terms of Use: Purchase of this item entitles the purchaser the right to reproduce the pages for personal and classroom use only. Duplication for other classes, an entire school or for commercial use is strictly prohibited without written permission from the author. Minor editing is allowed but only for personal use. The document remains under copyright even when edited. Pasting this item in whole or part on the Internet in any form is strictly prohibited and a violation of the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA). Copyright 2017

Building on from lesson 8, tensions continue to rise in 1948-49 during the Berlin Crisis. In this lesson we begin to unravel that tricky narrative question. Students learn about the Berlin Crisis of 1948-49 by creating a map to show the zones, a few quick activities to develop their knowledge, they work their way through a simple card sort and diamond 9 to understand the key issues (and those links) that got the Soviets so angry, a quick write up and a report making activity (based on sources) on the impacts of the Blockade and the West's response. The lesson concludes with the students applying their A01 knowledge and A02 skills to complete the 8 mark narrative question by using the chronolink technique. Fully differentiated with a student friendly mark scheme, structure strips, clear advice and instructions on how to complete this type of question. Suggested teaching time 2 hours (a double lesson).As always there are clear step by step instructions and high-quality differentiated resources.

This lessons looks at the reasons for the refugee crisis, the Soviets response and how the events between 1958-61 affected superpower relations. Students learn about living standards in Germany before working out where various people lived based on their knowledge. This activity is reinforced by some open ended questioning to challenge the more able. Students then study the key events in the years and plot these on a tension graph. They annotate their decisions. They end the lesson by completing an 8 mark narrative question (support included for less able as well as a student friendly mark scheme). As always there are clear instructions and high-quality resources.

An introduction to the Early Elizabethan England Edexcel Unit. This lesson looks at the key events during Elizabeth's childhood and how they might have influenced her character. The lesson also looks at the key problems/ challenges that existed at the time. Student create a timeline, select key events and determine how they might have influenced Elizabeth. There are source based activities/ worksheet tasks. The lesson concludes with the students writing an introductory chapter for a Ladybird book about Elizabeth's childhood (literacy support provided).

A lesson that recaps on the reasons why Phillip II wanted to invade England and leads into the Armada. Students assess track the route, complete a mapping activity, analyse the evidence, make decisions and assess the significance of the defeat of the Armada. A double lesson is suggested for this enquiry.

Students create a graph to show how attitudes and the treatment of the poor changed in the period. They then link these changes to key events in the period, such as the Spanish Fury and poor harvests. They use their completed graph complete tasks and an exam question. Step by step instructions and differentiated resources included.

A lesson that looks at the increase in vagabondage and the factors that led to its increase and why witchcraft became a serious crime . Students need to identify factors and priorities evidence to make a judgement before answering a 12 mark how far question .All resources included, such as card sort and diamond 9 activity and a worksheet task with activities. The video clips for slide 5 are located under the slide (click to open).

Students learn about the main causes for the increase in poverty and vagabondage during the period. A range of student led activities which enable them to reach a judgment before completing a 12 mark explain question. As always there are clear instructions, high-quality worksheets, differentiated tasks, information sheets and exam tips and literacy support.

Students examine the causes, events and outcomes of this significant revolt. Pupils have to correctly sequence event cards, identify causes and outcomes which they priorities before creating an annotated comic book and using their completed work to respond to an open-ended enquiry question. The lesson concludes with a 16 mark exam question which focuses on the causes of the revolt. Differentiated resources included as well as clear instructions.

Students learn about the Nazi Police State through a student-led game. Students are introduced to a character living in the Nazi Police State. They have to remain in character during the game. There are various challenges to complete depending on who they are, for example if they are in the Gestpo they will need to identify enemies of the state. As students play the game they become to understand that no one is safe. As always there are clear instructions and differentiated resources.