This is a full unit designed for online, blended or in class learning. Files included are in Google and Microsoft office, and all videos are embedded as included as seperate files. Lessons are designed with EAL students in mind. All lessons are ready to teach, and are easily editable if you so choose. There are 2-3 lessons per topic. Ten topics: 1- Cold War Intro 2- Cold War Origins 3- Yalta and Postdam 4 - Iron Curtain and Communist expansion 5- Truman Doctrine and Marshall Plan 6- Berlin Blockade and Airlift 7- NATO and Warsaw Pact 8- Essay Planning 9- Source Question Prep

This is a lesson which looks at the events and manner of the Cuban Revolution. There is a a section securing knowledge about the difference between Batista and Castro, a look at the History will absolve me speech, some work on Guerilla Warfare, and finally Castro’s ‘base’ in the Sierra Maestre. Some TOK linking has been included as well. Links to videos in the notes section of the PPT.

This is a single lesson with some basic activities and questions to complete which lays the grounds for the events of the Cuban Revolution. Links to videos in the notes. If I had a decent sized class I would do the last task as like a Jamboard or something.

Just a basic lesson introducing different perspectives through a 2021 lens. Show the video, have a discussion, fill out the sheet. Easy. Video links in the notes section of the PPT

This is for the authoritarian states unit, Cuba under Castro. It’s the first lesson, so pretty basic introductory stuff, setting out context and planting seeds for why relations would become bad between the US and Cuba later on. All fully laid out. follow the PPT, inset the videos from YouTube links in the notes section. I would also assign students the Crash Course by John Greene video on US Imperialism as pre-reading/viewing.

This is a resource to be used at the start of DP1 exploring the links between History and TOK. Straightforward with lots of reflection and discussion. The PPT guides the lesson, so those new to the subject and IBDP should find this very easy to teach.

This is a full lesson examining the ideology of Castro, applying it in the context of pre-revolutionary Cuba, and culminating in a comparison with pre revolution China. The PPT guides the lesson and all tasks and material are integrated in. There is some TOK linkage as well.

This is a lesson on Cuba before Castro. It follows on from a lesson on Batista which I have included as well (no PPT with that one). It focuses on inequality and corruption in Batista’s Cuba and how it led to growing anti-government feeling. There is also a TOK linkage with one of the sources being a clip from The Godfather Part 2. The PPT is easily editable with no unnecessary gimmicks or over elaborate designs. The lesson basically teaches itself.

This is a lesson written for the start of Paper 1 focusing on the nature of discrimination in the USA before 1950. The links to the videos are in the notes section. There is a general section, then a focus on the Jim Crow laws, then some source based questions. There are eight tasks overall, including a TOK link (admittedly the one from the text book). More than enough for a lesson, probably two.

This is a full lesson, probably two, on the ways in which Castro consolidated power. It also contains a considerable amount of examination as to the political philosophy of Castro at that time. Video link in the ppt, all tasks on the worksheet and material integrated in.

This is a lesson based on the Bays of Pigs Invasion, exploring the impact that it had on Castro’s leadership. 7 Tasks, with a TOK task integrated in. Links for the videos in the notes.

This is 2-3 lessons worth of structured work on the Cuban Missile Crisis. This is written with BOTH the Cold War and Authoritarian States units in mind, with a focus on how the crisis influenced and impacted on Castro. There are TOK links integrated, and the links to the videos are in the notes section of the PPT. There are 11 tasks overall, with the final task being a comparative analysis of the influence of foreign powers on Castro and another authoritarian leader.

This is a full lesson on the role of women in Castro’s Cuba. There are six tasks altogether, all fully laid out with resources integrated. The lesson includes a basic introduction to Marxist-Feminism, and considers the extent to which Castro was a feminist, before moving onto some comparative analysis activities. Easily editable and adaptable, and if not, the lesson is all set ready to go when downloaded.

This is a full lesson on how Castro dealt with political opposition in Cuba. Builds towards and essay on a comparison with another authoritarian leader. 5 strucutred tasks, discussion points, all documents easily formatted and edited.

This is a full lesson which explores JFK attitudes and policies towards Civil Rights. No prior knowledge on JFK is expected as there is a Task, videos and pictures at the start to cover this. There is a TOK Link amongst 5 scaffolded tasks. This lesson is ready to go once downloaded. It is easily editable and basically teaches itself. Links to all videos and articles are in the notes section of the PPT

This is a full lesson designed to conclude the Castro Unit on Paper 2 Authoritarian States. There are five tasks, starting with a discussion over the features of Authoritarianism, looking at the role of Eastern Values, before examining different features of Castro’s Cuba before building towards an exam style question. There are also TOK and CAS Links integrated in. Lesson is good to go from downloading, although is easily edited and adaptable for your needs.

This is the entire unit of work for IB History Paper 2 Authoritarian States Cuba. 16 topics are covered US Control over Cuba The Regime of Batista Cuba before Castro Ideology of Fidel Castro Assault on Moncada Barracks The Cuban Revolution Castro’s Consolidation of Power US Response and the Bay of Pigs The Cuban Missile Crisis Political Opposition in Cuba The Role of Women in Cuba The Role of Education in Cuba Religion in Castro’s Cuba Castro’s Economic Policy Was Castro an Authoritarian Leader? End of Topic Essay Planning Also included is a timeline task, essay feedback sheets, and two summative assessments. All lessons are easily adaptable and editable for your needs, with clear lesson objectives. Links to videos are included in the notes section. Comparative tasks with other Authoritarian Leaders are also included. TOK and CAS Links are also included.

This is meant to be the first in a series of lessons detailing the Korean War. There are references to recent developments to help students make links. Six tasks overall. Fully scaffolded. Fully ready for online classes, is easiyl adapted, formatted and edited, but is also ready to go as soon as you download it. Links to the videos in the notes section. Designed for IBDP but suitable for all curricula

This is a fully structured and scaffolded lesson on for Paper 2: The Cold War, though it easily applies to other curricula as well. There are five tasks altogether, including some source analysis questions which are designed to reiterate Paper 1 skills. The lesson is easily edited and adapted, but is also ready to go as soon as you download. It is fully compatible with online or in-class learning. Links to the relevant videos are in the notes section of the PPT.

This is a detailed, fully resourced and scaffolded lesson on how Russia became involved in World War 1, and the various impacts the war had on Russia. All material is included, there is no need for a textbook or any other resources to assist with this lesson. There are a range of tasks including source analysis, card sorting, and considering change over time. All told, there are nine activities for students to complete, along with plenty of extension, conceptual and discussion questions integrated. Designed for IGCSE Depth Study Russia 1905-1941 but can also be adapted for other curricula. This lesson is designed with the Coursework question “Assess the significance of World War 1 on Russia” in mind. This lesson is easily adaptable and editable. However, it is also good to go as soon as you download it. It is completely suitable for online or in-person learning. Links to the videos are in the notes section of the PPT, but are also included in the Zip File.