This is a very simple lesson which looks at the collapse of Communism across Eastern Europe. Students are encouraged to think thematically and looks for similarities and differences across the different regimes. Tasks are fully structured and scaffolded with conceptual questions added in. This is designed as the last lesson to be taught in the Paper 2 Cold War Unit so students should be expected to introduce background knowledge into this (e.g. Solidarity in Poland, Reforms in the Soviet Union). There are five tasks to complete, along with an essay where I have included a marking proforma and a planning sheet. This lesson is good to go right upon downloading, but is easily adapted and edited. Links to the videos are in the notes section of the PPT but here I’ve been able to include them in the Zip File.

This is a detailed, fully resourced and scaffolded lesson on the causes, events and consequences of the 1905 Revolution in Russia. All material is included, there is no need for a textbook or any other resources to assist with this lesson. The lesson looks at the impact of the Russo Japanese War, Bloody Sunday as well as the living conditions in Russia, with 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 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.

A rather quite simple lesson teaching Postmodernist interpretations of the Media through Pokemon GO! Capitalise on the fad from a few years ago (Yr 13 students will no doubt remember it from earlier in the school). Get them to download it on their phones and tell them to go catch Pokemon for 15 minutes. See how they get on. Show some YouTube news clips about people getting into trouble, then read the texts and complete the table.

This is a full lesson designed for both in class and home learning on the AntiComintern Pact of 1936. Videos are integrated into the slides. There are five tasks to complete, plus discussion questions integrated in. Video links in the notes section of the PPT

This is a full lesson designed for online and in class learning on the legacy of the Roman Empire, with a huge emphasis on students utilising their own experiences. There is scaffolding to every activity, with a strong EAL bent, and model answers to each activity. Exceptionally easy to follow and adapt to your needs and context should you need.

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.

This is a detailed, fully resourced and scaffolded lesson on problems faced by Tsar Nicholas II after the 1905 Revolution… All material is included, there is no need for a textbook or any other resources to assist with this lesson. The lesson focuses on the the role of the Duma’s and the Stoypin reforms, with a range of tasks included. All told, there are six 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 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.

This is a detailed, fully resourced and scaffolded lesson on the features, policies and effectiveness of the Provisional Government in Russia in 1917. 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 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.

This is a detailed, fully resourced and scaffolded lesson on how Lenin and the Bolsheviks were able to sieze power in Russia and what they did immediatley after the October 1917 Revolution. All material is included, there is no need for a textbook or any other resources to assist with this lesson. There a range of tasks including source analysis, card sorting, and essay planning. 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 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.

This is a detailed, fully resourced and scaffolded lesson on the causes, events and consequences of the February 1917 Revolution in 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 seven 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 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.

This is a detailed, fully resourced and scaffolded lesson on how the Bolsheviks Consolidated Power after 1917… 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 linking factors together. 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 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.

This is a detailed, fully resourced and scaffolded lesson on Stalins Rise to Power. 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 an assessment of each of Stalins rivals, source analysis and exam practice. All told, there are five 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 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.

This is a detailed, fully resourced and scaffolded lesson on War Communism, the NEP and the Kronstadt Revolt. All material is included, with clear explanations of both War Communism and the NEP, 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 comparative analysis. All told, there are eight 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 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.

This is a detailed, fully resourced and scaffolded lesson assessing Stalin’s Economic Policies. 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 and exma practice with a specific focus on essay planning and the 10 mark question. . All told, there are six 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 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.

This is a detailed, fully resourced and scaffolded lesson looking at the rationale and impact of Stalin’s policy of collectivisation. 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 and exam practice. All told, there are six 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 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.

This is a detailed, fully resourced and scaffolded lesson looking at the rationale and impact of Stalin’s use of Propaganda. 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 and exam practice. All told, there are six 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 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.

This is a detailed, fully resourced and scaffolded lesson on the role and influence of Nicholas II during World War 1. 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 seven 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 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.

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.

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.

I have written this specifically for the new IBDP Global Politics syllabus starting 2024. Should be good for the entire team the syllabus is operational. This inquiry-based, structured, and fully scaffolded series of lessons explores the evolving nature of state sovereignty. The lessons are broken down into easily accessible chunks, with a focus on contemporary examples like Ukraine and the 2022 UK mini-budget. There are eight differentiated tasks, with all necessary resources provided, including readings, videos, and visual aids for EAL students. The lessons are discussion-based, encouraging deep engagement and critical thinking, and are suitable for both the outgoing and new IBDP Global Politics syllabus. This resource is ready to use immediately, with materials that are easily adaptable for various platforms, including Teams, Google, and paper-based formats. Links to videos and relevant articles are provided in the ZIP file.