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.
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.
This is a fully scaffolded lesson focusing on the causes of the Korean War. There are six tasks overall building towards students making a judgement as to who was most responsible. Fully suited for online or in class learning.
The lesson is easily edited and adaptable, but is also ready to go as soon as you download it.
Links to videos are in the notes section of the PPT.
Written for IBDP but can be used elsewhere.
This is a fully scaffolded lesson exploring the post Cold War World Order through the Fukuyama v Huntingdon debate, updated to reflect debates in 2022 and onwards. There are six tasks altogether, with all resources provided. Very discussion based, so should take at least two hour long lessons.
The lesson starts with a discussion over what constitutes a modern state, and followed by a brief examination of some developing countries. Fukuyama is introduced and anlaysed, followed by Huntingdon and the Clash of Civilizations. The last tasks are a direct comparative analysis, before a task assessing which one is more relevant in 2022. I have included additional reading to support these 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. It will transfer easily to Teams, Google or any other online format. The Word Doc for students to work on a PPT to guide the lesson and provoke discussion.
This is a series of lessons designed to prepare for students for the MYP E-Assessment.
The lessons are on
1: The Berlin Conference
2: Colonialism
3: Nationalism
4: Alliances
5: Militarism
6: Consolidation
The lessons are all fully structured and scaffolded, designed for students of all levels of ability and language proficiency. Each lesson contains 5-6 different activities, with lots of source analysis, OPCVL tasks, culiminating in an essay planning/writing. There are some TOK style tasks, designed at an introductory level, so that students can develop some awareness of that. Lots of discussion questions. At least eight hours of material here.
All these lessons are good to go as soon as your download it, and the lessons are 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 file. 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.
This is an inquiry-based, structured and fully scaffolded series of lessons evaluating the relevance of Realism and Neo-Realism in 2023. The lesson includes an appropriately detailed history of realism through E.H. Carr, Hans Morgenthau and Ken Waltz, and whether these theories can be applied in a contemporary context. There is no excessive heavy reading for the students; everything is broken down is easily accessible chunks. Other tasks include a mix and match to develop vocab, a text analysis which considers what some realists said about Iraq in 2003 can be applied to Russia and Ukraine today, a TOK Exhibition link and a final assessment of the relevance of realism in 2023.
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 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 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.
This is an inquiry-based, structured and fully scaffolded series of lessons on the role of non-violent social movements and whether they can ever be successful. There is no excessive heavy reading for the students; everything is broken down is easily accessible chunks. The lesson starts by looking at different protest movements and why they emerge. The first main focus is on the methods of these movements, with a focus on Extinction Rebellion and Just Stop Oil, followed by a large task comparing and contrasting the First Nations Movement in Australia and the pro-democracy movement in Hong Kong.
There are links in this lesson to the current HL extension, with a task which focuses on the global challenges/global context.
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 three 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.
This is an inquiry-based, structured and fully scaffolded series of lessons on the role of political forums and whether they are simply a tool of the elite, looking at the G7, G20, the WEF and BRICS. There is no excessive heavy reading for the students; everything is broken down is easily accessible chunks. The lesson starts by considering different types of cooperation in Global Politics before assessing the achievements and weaknesses of the G7. There are two tasks on the WEF, one on the forum as a whole and an analysis of the 2023 Davos meeting. There is then a look at BRICS and a consideration as to whether it challenges or reinforces the global elite. Several TOK Links are included. The lesson concludes by assessing political forums as a whole.
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 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.
This is an inquiry-based, structured and fully scaffolded series of lessons assessing whether Trade Unions are legitimate political actors. There is no excessive heavy reading for the students; everything is broken down is easily accessible chunks. The lesson starts by focusing on the functions of Trade Unions before exploring the RMT in the UK and French Transport workers striking and concluding with examining the Qatar World Cup and Qatar’s decision to ban trade unions. TOK links are included.
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 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.
This is an inquiry-based, structured and fully scaffolded series of lessons assessing whether violent protest movements can ever be justified. There is no excessive heavy reading for the students; everything is broken down is easily accessible chunks. The lesson starts by looking at different protest movements and why they emerge. The lesson’s main focus is on protests in Iran and France, with a large task comparing and contrasting multiple aspects of the protests, then concludes with a discussion of the concept of violent protest.
There are links in this lesson to the current HL extension, with a task which focuses on the global challenges/global context.
There are six 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 three 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.
This is a fully scaffolded lesson considering the Historical, Social and Cultural influence on our understanding of Art. There are ten tasks all together, with all resources provided.
The lesson starts by considering the role of stereotypes in our understanding of different forms of Art, before considering events in the US and the UK surrounding the removal of statues. Then there’s an analysis of cancel culture, and some activities considering why certain musicians haven’t been cancelled. All told, there are ten tasks for students to complete. I would estimate that there is 3-4 hours of material here, and certainly very useful as a foundation when looking at some of the Exhibition prompts.
This lesson is good to go as soon as your download it, but you may want to change the material on Task 2 as it focuses on Irish stereotypes. All the links to the videos are in the notes section (and are included in the file), and the lesson is easily adaptable and editable. The Word Doc for students to work on a PPT to guide the lesson and provoke discussion.
This is a fully scaffolded lesson discussing whether Human Science can be be considered a science. There are eight tasks all together, with all resources provided.
The lesson starts with students considering how they would find information and evidence to find answers to different educational problems, before moving onto learn key terms and then focusing on the importance of Human Science. There is then a focus on Positivism and Interpretevism, where students take evidence to consider what they are, before student plan a small human science project.
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. The Word Doc for students to work on a PPT to guide the lesson and provoke discussion.
This is a pack that covers material and activities for the Yugoslavia under Tito Case Study as part of IBDP History Paper 2 The Cold War. Altogether, there are ten activities including sources, comparative analysis, policy analysis, and a final extra task for students to plan a 15 mark comparative essay. There is a mark sheet and rubric included.
This lesson is easily editable and adaptable but is also good to go upon downloading. It is suitable for in-class, online, or blended learning. Links to the relevant videos are included in the notes section of the PPT.
This is a fully scaffolded and structured lesson on the construction of the Berlin Wall. There are eight tasks, building towards students making a judgement as to who gained the most from the construction of the wall. Students will also do a comparison between this and the Berlin Blockade, as well as conduct a Source Analysis. There are also TOK and CAS links integrated across the lesson.
The lesson is easily adaptable and editable, yet is also ready to go straight away upon downloading. Suitable for inclass, online or blended learning. Links to the videos in the notes section.
This is a fully scaffolded lesson on the Congo Crisis as part of the Paper 2 Uniit The Cold War. Over six tasks, students seek to evaluate who gained the most from the Crisis and whether the UN was justified in it’s actions.
Access to the official IB textbook would be beneficial but not essential.
The lesson contains both a document and a PPT which provides information as well as guiding both teacher and student throughout the lesson. It is easily editable and adaptable, but is also ready to go as soon as it is downloaded.
Links to the videos are in the notes section of the PPT.
This is a detailed, fully resourced and scaffolded lesson on the Detente in the Cold War between 1969 and 1979. As well as looking at the causes, consequences and events of Detente, it also considers different perspectives and the influences of different leaders. All told, there are ten activities for students to complete, along with plenty of extension, conceptual and discussion questions. Designed for IB but can also be adapted for other curricula. The final activity is a 15 Mark Paper 2 Essay, for which there is a planning proforma and feedback sheet.
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.
This is a detailed, fully resourced and scaffolded lesson on the Chilean Coup in 1973 and the US’ role and influence in this. As well as looking at the causes, consequences and events of the Chilean Coup, it also considers different perspectives and influences, as well as a comparison with Cuba. All told, there are eight activities for students to complete, along with plenty of extension, conceptual and discussion questions. Designed for IB but can also be adapted for other curricula. The final activity is a 15 Mark Paper 2 Essay, for which there is a planning proforma and feedback sheet.
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. Relevant reading is also included.
Links to the videos are in the notes section of the PPT.
This is a fully structured and scaffolded lesson for the new TOK spec on how Art can be used as a Tool for campaigning. There are five tasks altogether, with lots of scope for discussion and many cross curricular links. IB Memes, Pussy Riot, and domestic violence are some of the topics covered. There is a PPT and a worksheet.
Fully compatable for online, blended or in class learning. The lesson is easily editable and adaptable but is also good to go as soon as downloaded.
This is a full lesson with 5 tasks for students to do focusing on Castro’s Economic Policy. All tasks build towards a comparative analysis activity between Mao and Castro to make a judgement as to who created the most ‘Communist’ Economy, which can then be used as the basis of an essay or essay plan.
The tasks are easily editable and adapted for any context. If not, the lesson is good to go right upon downloaded.
This is a resource designed for IBDP History Paper 1 Rights and Protest. It consider the purpose and protest and then looks at sources to analyse different viewpoints on the march.
The focus is on the march itself, rather than MLK’s speech.
Easily adaptable for your own needs. If not, the lesson is ready to go as soon as it is downloaded.
Nice, simple, structured lesson covering Castro’s Education Policy. There are five tasks, building towards a comparative analysis with another authoritarian leader.
Tasks are integrated in, this lesson is ready to go upon downloading, but is easily editable should you need to.
This is a fully structured and scaffolded lesson designed for the Paper 2 Cold War Unit. It could be used as part of Authoritarian States as well.
There are seven tasks, which build towards a comparative analysis of China and Eastern Europe becoming Communist, and whether China becoming Communist represented a a failure of the Containment Policy (which you will have needed to have taught before this lesson)
Lessons are easily edited and adapabtable. No need for a textbook, and links to the videos are in the notes of the PPT. This lesson is ready to go as soon as you download it.