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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.
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: 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: What is the Role of Modern Day Non Violent Social Movements?
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Global Politics: What is the Role of Modern Day Non Violent Social Movements?

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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.
Global Politics: Are Political Forums a Tool for the Elite?
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Global Politics: Are Political Forums a Tool for the Elite?

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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.
Global Politics: Are Trade Unions Legitimate Political Actors?
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Global Politics: Are Trade Unions Legitimate Political Actors?

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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.
Global Politics: Can Violent Protest Movements ever be Justified?
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Global Politics: Can Violent Protest Movements ever be Justified?

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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.
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: How Relevant is Liberalism in 2023?
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Global Politics: How Relevant is Liberalism in 2023?

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This is an inquiry-based, structured and fully scaffolded series of lessons evaluating the relevance of Liberal and Neo-Liberalism in 2023. 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, the application of different aspects of Liberal theory in various contexts, a comparison between classical and neo-liberal theory, a TOK Exhibition link and a final assessment of the relevance of Liberalism in 2023. All tasks come with examples integrated. 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 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 Relevant is Realism in 2023?
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Global Politics: How Relevant is Realism in 2023?

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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.
Global Politics: Is Putin right to fear NATO?
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Global Politics: Is Putin right to fear NATO?

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This is an inquiry-based, structured and fully scaffolded series of lessons examining the role of NATO, its past and potential future expansion, and whether Putin is justified in (allegedly) fearing NATO. The tasks include creating a timeline of NATO events and expansion, a comparison of past and present security concerns, Swedish and Finnish ascension, a focus on whether NATO is a tool of US Hegemony, all of which is taken into consideration against the Russian invasion of Ukraine. There is ample detail on each task, with students constantly linking back to the core concepts of power, legitimacy, sovereignty and interdependence. There is also a task related to the TOK Exhibition. There are eight tasks which are all differentiated, with all resources provided, including reading and videos. It is very discussion-based, with some research opportunities, so it should take at least four hour-long lessons due to the detail require 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.
Global Politics: What is the purpose of the Institutions of Global Economic Governance
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Global Politics: What is the purpose of the Institutions of Global Economic Governance

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This is an inquiry-based, structured and fully scaffolded series of lessons examining the role of the IMF, World Bank and WTO. The tasks include detailed inquiries into the work of each of the organisations through a case study approach. There is ample detail on each task, with students constantly linking back to the core concepts of power, legitimacy, sovereignty and interdependence. There are fourteen tasks which are all differentiated, with all resources provided, including reading and videos. It is very discussion-based, with some research opportunities, so it should take at least six hour-long lessons due to the detail require of some of the tasks. The last task is an essay plan, focusing on a Paper 2 style question. 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. 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.
Official Statistics- Sociology
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Official Statistics- Sociology

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This is a collection of resources and activities to help get through Official Statistics. Should work for any curriculum and lead to some relatively interesting discussions. Change the postcode on the research task to areas you are familiar with.
Global Politics: What is the point of the United Nations?
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Global Politics: What is the point of the United Nations?

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This is an inquiry-based, structured and fully scaffolded lesson, examining various institutions of the UN, as well as the work of the UN as a whole, considering whether there is a purpose to the UN. The first part of the lesson considers why various global problems cannot be solved before considering the purpose and composition of the main UN bodies. Then, different institutions are considered in depth, considering whether Russia should remain on the security council, the impact of Security Council Resolutions and Sanctions, and the impact of COP conferences and UNICEF. The lesson concludes by linking the UN back to the Core Concepts of legitimacy, sovereignty, interdependence and power, as well as making a final judgement on the purpose of the UN. TOK links are included across tasks. There are eleven tasks, with all resources provided, including reading and videos. It is very discussion-based, with some research opportunities, so it should take at least four hour-long lessons due to the details of some of the tasks. The last task gets the students to reflect on all that has been covered and answer questions linking to the core concepts of Power, Sovereignty, Interdependence and Legitimacy. 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. 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 the EU a Country?
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Global Politics: Is the EU a Country?

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This is a fully scaffolded lesson examining whether the EU can be considered a country or not. It covers the history, structure and institutions of the EU, and gets students to compare the EU with their home country. There is an examination of what the different EU institutions do, then moving onto consider whether the EU is more intergovernmental or supranational. The lesson then considers in more detail whether the EU should be considered a country or not, before finishing off with an assessment of the EU in relation to the Core Concepts of Power, Sovereignty, Interdependence and Legitimacy. There are eight tasks altogether, with all resources provided, including reading and videos. Very discussion based, so should take at least three hour long lessons due to the detail of some of the tasks. The last task is the essay, I have included a planning sheet and mark scheme for Paper 2 IBDP. Also, most elements of this could be used in any EU Politics lesson regardless of curriculum. 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. 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.
Global Politics: Brexit: An Exploration through TOK
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Global Politics: Brexit: An Exploration through TOK

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I decided I didn’t want to do a bog standard Brexit lesson so thought it would be fun to pretty much do the whole thing through TOK style tasks. So this is a inquiry based, structured and fully scaffolded lesson, examining perspectives on, and reasons for Brexit. Several cross curricular links can be made, especially with Language and Visual Arts. Students have the opportunity to reflect on what shapes their identity, consider different tactics and language used by both sides of the campaign and create their own campaign poster. There are eight tasks altogether, with all resources provided, including reading and videos. Very discussion based, so should take at least three hour long lessons due to the detail of some of the tasks. The penultimate task is really the main assessment task, requiring students to create a mini TOK Exhibition in relation to a specific prompt. The last task gets the students to reflect on all on what has been covered, and answer questions linking to the core concepts of Power, Sovereignty, Interdependence and Legitimacy. 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. 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.
IBDP History: The Role of Education in Castro's Cuba
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IBDP History: The Role of Education in Castro's Cuba

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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.
IBDP History: Solidarity in Poland
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IBDP History: Solidarity in Poland

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This is a detailed, fully resourced and scaffolded lesson on the Solidarity movement in Poland. As well as looking at the causes, consequences and events of the movement, it also considers the importance of individuals in the movement. There is also a comparison with the Prague Spring. 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. 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.