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GCSE History for Edexcel
Nazi Germany:  Lesson 1 How different are democracies and dictatorships?
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Nazi Germany: Lesson 1 How different are democracies and dictatorships?

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An introduction to our Key stage 3 Nazi Germany Unit of Work. This lesson looks are the key difference between democracies and dictatorships. Students sort cards to identify the key features of each before writing up how the two differ. They also use a Nazi Rally footage to extract evidence of how the Nazis controlled people. There are clear step by step instructions and differentiated activities.
Votes for Women: Lesson 7 'What helped women get the vote?'
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Votes for Women: Lesson 7 'What helped women get the vote?'

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This is a classic KS3 lesson that develops examination skills. Students analyse sources linked to women’s efforts during the war and the campaign for female suffrage. They complete a range of source based tasks before attempting a ‘how far’ style question. Literacy support and differentiated. As always there are clear step by step instructions.
What was the spark that led to the First World War?
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What was the spark that led to the First World War?

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A lesson on the assassination of Archduke Ferdinand. Students rearrange cards to correctly sequence events leading to war which they use to create a narrative account story board. They then identify long and short term causes and choose one of each and explain how it led to war. Literacy support and differentiated materials provided. As always there are clear step by step instructions.
The English Civil War. L5 'Why did Parliament win the English Civil War?'
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The English Civil War. L5 'Why did Parliament win the English Civil War?'

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This lesson introduces students to the importance of factors in history in prep for the new GCSE spec. They identify the key factors from knowledge cards and use these to sort cards and to rank the importance of events before responding to a 'how far' style question. Literacy support and differentiated resources included. As always there are clear step by step instructions with differentiated resources and activities.
The Industrial Revolution. L5 'What was it like working in a factory?'
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The Industrial Revolution. L5 'What was it like working in a factory?'

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This lesson examines the role that children played in the factories during the industrial revolution. Through analysing a video clip and a range of sources students develop knowledge of the different roles played by children and the conditions that faced. Once the class have collected data they use this to produce an article about conditions in the factories and what steps could be take to improve these conditions. A step by step guide and differentiated resources are included.
Why did so many men choose to go to war in 1914?
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Why did so many men choose to go to war in 1914?

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A First World War recruitment lesson. Students analyse a range of sources to identify reasons why men joined the army in 1914 (differentiated with examples and prompts). They then use this information to practice GCSE skills before creating their own propaganda poster. As always there are clear step by step instructions.
The Industrial Revolution.  Lesson 7 'Why was public health improved in 1875?'
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The Industrial Revolution. Lesson 7 'Why was public health improved in 1875?'

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Students learn about the key factors that led to the developments in public health through a card sort (categorising and prioritising activities). Plenty of scope for students discussions as they select and prioritise information before writing up their findings in a post card to Queen Victoria. Literacy support and differentiated materials included. As always there are high quality resources and step by step instructions.
Medieval Realms: 'Why was the Magna Carta created?'
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Medieval Realms: 'Why was the Magna Carta created?'

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A lesson on the Magna Carta. Students analyse King John’s story to investigate the reasons why the barons were unhappy. They score the different factors and insert evidence to support their scores. After group discussions the students create their own Magna Carta choosing/ creating 5 rules that they think should be included. They use evidence of John’s actions to support the inclusion of the rules.
The Transatlantic Slave Trade & Civil Rights Movemen:  'How did children campaign for Civil Rights?'
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The Transatlantic Slave Trade & Civil Rights Movemen: 'How did children campaign for Civil Rights?'

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A lesson that looks at Little Rock Nine and the Children's Crusade in Birmingham, Alabama. Students need to create an information poster with annotated photographs to describe the events and to explain what the evidence tells us about the events. Literacy support and all materials included, for example templates for the less able, key term a glossary and information sheet. As always there are clear step by step instructions.
The Tudors:  Lesson 3  'Why did the Reformation happen in England?'
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The Tudors: Lesson 3 'Why did the Reformation happen in England?'

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A lesson on henry VIII and the Reformation. Students assess three key factors that led to the reformation in England. There are a range of activities and worksheets, for example a fact file activity, a card sort and decision-making task and an extended response activity whereby students need to write a letter to the Pope (differentiated version included for LA students). As always there are clear step by step instructions.
Tudor Exploration: L8 'How far did Tudor exploration and settlement have a  positive impact?'
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Tudor Exploration: L8 'How far did Tudor exploration and settlement have a positive impact?'

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This lesson looks at the impacts of Tudor exploration on Britain and on her colonies. Students need to categories information, find links and form an opinion about how far Tudor exploration had a positive impact. The main task is creating a stamp that sums up their view on Tudor exploration. Literacy support and differentiated materials are provided as well as clear step by step instructions