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I provide resources for a range of Humanities subjects, mainly Sociology, Politics, and History, but also some Geography, Media Studies and Global Perspectives. My resources have been the basis of my students achieving a number of Outstanding Learner Awards from Cambridge International Exams.

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I provide resources for a range of Humanities subjects, mainly Sociology, Politics, and History, but also some Geography, Media Studies and Global Perspectives. My resources have been the basis of my students achieving a number of Outstanding Learner Awards from Cambridge International Exams.
What is the Industrial Revolution?
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What is the Industrial Revolution?

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This is a fully scaffolded lesson on defining the Industrial Revolution. I wrote it with MYP 5 in mind, but can be delivered further down if required. 6 tasks altogether. Each task has an extension task. There are plenty of visual aids, text for students to read, visual aids etc. Suitable for online/in class/home/blended learning. Compatable with all formats. No branding, this is ready to go as soon as it it downloaded.
Global Politics: What is Terrorism?
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Global Politics: What is Terrorism?

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This is an inquiry-based, structured and fully scaffolded series of lessons on defining Terrorism. There is no excessive heavy reading for the students; everything is broken down is easily accessible chunks. The lesson starts by looking at different types of Terrorism and Terrorist incidents before discussing different definitions of Terrorism. Then there is an examination of the various features of Terrorism. The lesson concludes with an exploration of Counter-Terrorism policies. Several TOK Links as well as a link to the HL Extension. There are eleven tasks which are all differentiated, with all resources provided, including reading and videos. There are plenty of visual aids for EAL students. It is very discussion-based, with some research opportunities, so it should take at least four hour-long lessons due to the detail required of some of the tasks. This lesson is good to go as soon as your download it, and the lesson is easily adaptable and editable as there is no branding or fancy gimmicks on the slides. Links to the videos are in the notes on the slides and are also included in the ZIP file. Relevant articles are also provided in an easily accessible format. It will transfer easily to Teams, Google or any other online format but also works as a paper lesson. The Word Doc for students to work on a PPT to guide the lesson and provoke discussion.
Global Politics: How Effective is the International Court of Justice?
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Global Politics: How Effective is the International Court of Justice?

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This is an inquiry-based, structured and fully scaffolded series of lessons on the effectiveness of the International Court of Justice. There is no excessive heavy reading for the students; everything is broken down is easily accessible chunks. The lessons looks at the strengths and weaknesses of the ICJ, before applying them in the context the Gambia taking Myanmar to the court. There are five tasks which are all differentiated, with all resources provided, including reading and videos. There are plenty of visual aids for EAL students. It is very discussion-based, with some research opportunities, so it should take at least two hour-long lessons due to the detail required of some of the tasks. This lesson is good to go as soon as your download it, and the lesson is easily adaptable and editable as there is no branding or fancy gimmicks on the slides. Links to the videos are in the notes on the slides and are also included in the ZIP file. Relevant articles are also provided in an easily accessible format. It will transfer easily to Teams, Google or any other online format but also works as a paper lesson. The Word Doc for students to work on a PPT to guide the lesson and provoke discussion.
Global Politics: Can There Ever Be A Just War?
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Global Politics: Can There Ever Be A Just War?

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This is an inquiry-based, structured and fully scaffolded series of lessons on the features and relevance of Just Way Theory. There is no excessive heavy reading for the students; everything is broken down is easily accessible chunks. The lessons at Walzers Just War Theory, and analyses Jus Ad Bellum and Jus In Bello through the conflicts in Ukraine and Gaza. There are Nine tasks which are all differentiated, with all resources provided, including reading and videos. There are plenty of visual aids for EAL students. It is very discussion-based, with some research opportunities, so it should take at least two hour-long lessons due to the detail required of some of the tasks. This lesson is good to go as soon as your download it, and the lesson is easily adaptable and editable as there is no branding or fancy gimmicks on the slides. Links to the videos are in the notes on the slides and are also included in the ZIP file. Relevant articles are also provided in an easily accessible format. It will transfer easily to Teams, Google or any other online format but also works as a paper lesson. The Word Doc for students to work on a PPT to guide the lesson and provoke discussion.
Global Politics: Types of Violence
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Global Politics: Types of Violence

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This is an inquiry-based, structured and fully scaffolded series of lessons on Types of Violence; Specifically Johan Galtungs theory of Structural and Cultural Violence. There is no excessive heavy reading for the students; everything is broken down is easily accessible chunks. There are lots of examples to look at, including a section based on the death of Alexei Navalny. Other topics covered include violence against the Dalits in India; Police Brutality in the USA and Russia, and Islamophobia. A lot of the lesson links back to the concepts of legitimacy and justice. There are eight tasks which are all differentiated, with all resources provided, including reading and videos. There are plenty of visual aids for EAL students. It is very discussion-based, with some research opportunities, so it should take at least two hour-long lessons due to the detail required of some of the tasks. This is suitable for the current IBDP Global Politics syllabus and the new syllabus starting in 2025. This lesson is good to go as soon as your download it, and the lesson is easily adaptable and editable as there is no branding or fancy gimmicks on the slides. Links to the videos are in the notes on the slides and are also included in the ZIP file. Relevant articles are also provided in an easily accessible format. It will transfer easily to Teams, Google or any other online format but also works as a paper lesson. The Word Doc for students to work on a PPT to guide the lesson and provoke discussion.
Global Politics: The Changing Nature of Conflict
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Global Politics: The Changing Nature of Conflict

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This is an inquiry-based, structured and fully scaffolded series of lessons on the the changing nature of conflict and how contemporary conflicts are fought There is no excessive heavy reading for the students; everything is broken down is easily accessible chunks. The lessons looks at the conflicts in Ukraine, Gaza and Syria, the different groups involved, the different tactics, weaponary, tech etc etc. There are seven tasks which are all differentiated, with all resources provided, including reading and videos. There are plenty of visual aids for EAL students. It is very discussion-based, with some research opportunities, so it should take at least two hour-long lessons due to the detail required of some of the tasks. It is suitable for the current IBDP syllabus and incoming one starting in 2025. This lesson is good to go as soon as your download it, and the lesson is easily adaptable and editable as there is no branding or fancy gimmicks on the slides. Links to the videos are in the notes on the slides and are also included in the ZIP file. Relevant articles are also provided in an easily accessible format. It will transfer easily to Teams, Google or any other online format but also works as a paper lesson. The Word Doc for students to work on a PPT to guide the lesson and provoke discussion.
Global Politics: How are Conflicts Resolved?
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Global Politics: How are Conflicts Resolved?

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This is an inquiry-based, structured and fully scaffolded series of lessons on Conflict Resolution; It looks at different methods of conflict resolution, assess their strengths and weaknesses, and seeks to apply them to contemporary conflicts. There is no excessive heavy reading for the students; everything is broken down is easily accessible chunks. There are five tasks which are all differentiated, with all resources provided. There are plenty of visual aids for EAL students. It is very discussion-based, with some research opportunities, so it should take at least two hour-long lessons due to the detail required of some of the tasks. This is suitable for the current IBDP Global Politics syllabus and the new syllabus starting in 2025. This lesson is good to go as soon as your download it, and the lesson is easily adaptable and editable as there is no branding or fancy gimmicks on the slides. Links to the videos are in the notes on the slides and are also included in the ZIP file. Relevant articles are also provided in an easily accessible format. It will transfer easily to Teams, Google or any other online format but also works as a paper lesson. The Word Doc for students to work on a PPT to guide the lesson and provoke discussion.
Global Politics: When is Humanitarian Intervention Justified
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Global Politics: When is Humanitarian Intervention Justified

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This is an inquiry-based, structured and fully scaffolded series of lessons on Humanitarian Intervention, with a specific focus on the NATO intervention in Libya in 2011. . There is no excessive heavy reading for the students; everything is broken down is easily accessible chunks. T There are seven tasks which are all differentiated, with all resources provided, including reading and videos. There are plenty of visual aids for EAL students. It is very discussion-based, with some research opportunities, so it should take at least two hour-long lessons due to the detail required of some of the tasks. This is suitable for the current IBDP Global Politics syllabus and the new syllabus starting in 2025- though the Libyan Intervention will expire in 2027 (approx) because of the lifetime rule. This lesson is good to go as soon as your download it, and the lesson is easily adaptable and editable as there is no branding or fancy gimmicks on the slides. Links to the videos are in the notes on the slides and are also included in the ZIP file. Relevant articles are also provided in an easily accessible format. It will transfer easily to Teams, Google or any other online format but also works as a paper lesson. The Word Doc for students to work on a PPT to guide the lesson and provoke discussion.
Global Politics: How Do We Define Peace
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Global Politics: How Do We Define Peace

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This is an inquiry-based, structured and fully scaffolded series of lessons on defining peace; with a specific focus on the features of both positive and negative peace. . There is no excessive heavy reading for the students; everything is broken down is easily accessible chunks. There are lots of examples to look at from across Global Politics. There are six tasks which are all differentiated, with all resources provided. There are plenty of visual aids for EAL students. It is very discussion-based, with some research opportunities, so it should take at least two hour-long lessons due to the detail required of some of the tasks. This is suitable for the current IBDP Global Politics syllabus and the new syllabus starting in 2025. This lesson is good to go as soon as your download it, and the lesson is easily adaptable and editable as there is no branding or fancy gimmicks on the slides. Links to the videos are in the notes on the slides and are also included in the ZIP file. Relevant articles are also provided in an easily accessible format. It will transfer easily to Teams, Google or any other online format but also works as a paper lesson. The Word Doc for students to work on a PPT to guide the lesson and provoke discussion.
Global Politics: Is Hamas Legitimate?
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Global Politics: Is Hamas Legitimate?

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This is an inquiry-based, structured, and fully scaffolded series of lessons assessing Hamas’s legitimacy, both in and outof the current conflict. There is no excessive heavy reading for the students; everything is broken down into easily accessible chunks. The lesson considers many different types of legitimacy and seeks to apply them to Hamas as well as in a broader global context. There are six differentiated tasks, and all resources are provided, including reading and videos. There are plenty of visual aids for EAL students. It is very discussion-based, with some research opportunities, so due to the detail required for some of the tasks, it should take at least two hours of lessons. This suits the current IBDP Global Politics syllabus and the new syllabus starting in 2025. This lesson is good to go as soon as you download it, and the lesson is easily adaptable and editable as there is no branding or fancy gimmicks on the slides. Links to the videos are in the notes on the slides and are also included in the ZIP file. Relevant articles are also provided in an easily accessible format. It will transfer easily to Teams, Google, or any other online format, and it also works as a paper lesson. The Word Doc for students to work on a PPT to guide the lesson and provoke discussion.
Longitudinal Studies
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Longitudinal Studies

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A collection of resources to help teach Longitudinal Studies. This was inspired by a particularly tricky CIE AS Sociology question a few years ago. You will need access to the UP Series, which can be found here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL0l541FH_W0TPrwYHx7P7M-XhNzLN4uUb
IBDP History: The Hungarian Uprising
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IBDP History: The Hungarian Uprising

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This is a fully structured and scaffolded lesson on the Hungarian Uprising of 1956. There are five full tasks to complete, including a very detailed source analysis. TOK links are included. Designed for IB but can also be adapted for other curricula. 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. EDIT: Turns out a couple of links were not included: Slide 8: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lsTWqvumQCo Slide 9: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bE1FX0Uf01I
Global Politics: 2024 introduction
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Global Politics: 2024 introduction

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This lesson serves as an engaging and insightful start to any Global Politics course, perfect for the first lesson back after the summer. It explores significant global events from the summer of 2024, including the assassination attempt on Donald Trump and other major occurrences. Students will critically analyze these events, rank them by global significance, and discuss their potential impacts. Key tasks include evaluating the importance of various events, understanding their implications for global politics, and proposing solutions to emerging challenges. The lesson encourages deep engagement through discussion and critical thinking, setting the tone for the course ahead. All resources are provided, including prompts for class discussion and extension activities to deepen understanding.
Global Politics: What Determines a State's Legitimacy?
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Global Politics: What Determines a State's Legitimacy?

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This structured, inquiry-based lesson explores the various sources of legitimacy in global politics, analyzing how governments gain and maintain the right to rule, both domestically and internationally. Updated for 2024 and aligned with the new IBDP syllabus, the lesson delves into key examples such as comparing the legitimacy of Vladimir Putin and Joe Biden, and an analysis of the legitimacy of the Islamic Republic of Iran. Through eight differentiated tasks, students will examine the concepts of legal, charismatic, democratic, and military legitimacy, and how leaders and governments sustain their power. The lesson also includes an in-depth analysis of the UK’s mini-budget collapse in 2022, examining how economic performance can impact political legitimacy. This lesson is ready to use immediately and comes with all necessary resources, including discussion prompts, visual aids, and extension activities. It’s adaptable for Teams, Google, or paper-based formats, making it versatile for any classroom. I have included this lesson in two formats, taking into account those who may have purchased the lesson on Sovereignty.