This is a two part A Level series of lessons created for AQA unit 2Q The American Dream, but suitable for any post 16 study of the USA. The first part focuses on Eisenhower’s policy in the Middle East, and is a continuation of the series of lessons on Eisenhower’s foreign policy. The second part considers Eisenhower’s reactions to civil rights issues during his presidency. This includes all of the resources and source materials to teach this part of the specification.

These A Level lessons focus on Elizabeth I and religion with specific attention to interpretations of history. They include 4 studies: Did Elizabeth find a middle way? Were the Catholics a threat? Were the Protestants a threat? To what extent was Mary Queen of Scots a threat. All resources are included within the power point. There are approximately 5x1 hour lessons in this resource. Suitable for all A level boards.

These A Level lessons start with a debate opportunity following on from previous lessons (also available) on how well Henry VII consolidated his power after his victory at Bosworth. This enables students to consider different interpretations of history and provides assessment opportunities. They then look at the structure of Henry VII’s government and consider the key features of the personal government that he ran - this can be used to argue that he was the last Medieval King.

This is a revision resource that will engage a whole mixed ability class in revising AO1 and AO2 for Weimar and Nazi Germany. It is a lot of fun and enables revision through a snowballing effect. It contains 40 flashcards containing different key features of Weimar and Nazi Germany and involves a game which enables students to share their knowledge. The rules are on the first slide, and the last student standing is the winner. Ideal for use at the end of topics, and helps with knowledge retention.

This contains 70 revision cards that can be cut out; laminated and used by students to revise either on their own or in pairs/groups the knowledge for crime; punishment and policing through time GCSE history. They have been colour-coded into different eras so that the eras can be revised separately or as a breadth study. Very useful for starters and plenaries.

Save hours with this full set of A Level revision notes on Henry VII and Henry VIII. Key people; key dates; key events; key knowledge. All you need to write essays and evaluate interpretations.

A colourful timeline containing 17 key events leading up to Victory in Europe in 1945. This can be laminated and displayed in the classroom to aid learning aimed at understanding the events leading up to the defeat of fascism. Each event contains a date; an event; a brief explanation of the event and a representative picture. Suitable for all age groups.

This lesson is an introduction to Queen Elizabeth I made for A level history. It can be used for any board and investigates the experiences in her early life and her preparation for becoming queen. It also focuses on her attitude to religion. This includes various tasks, but the key focus is on helping students to evaluate interpretations and presenting relevant evidence as required by all examination boards, .

This is the FIFTEENTH lesson for the EDEXCEL GCSE Super Power Relations and the Cold War which examines the importance of the Brezhnev Doctrine. It contains various tasks and examination practice with modeled answers necessary for success at this level. Everything is included within the power point and no text book is needed.

This is the SIXTEENTH lesson for the EDEXCEL GCSE Super Power Relations and the Cold War which examines the impact of the building of the Berlin Wall and JFK’s ‘Ich bin eine Berliner’ speech. It contains various tasks and examination practice with modeled answers necessary for success at this level. Everything is included within the power point and no text book is needed. This lesson focuses specifically on extending the most able.

This is the NINETEENTH lesson for the EDEXCEL GCSE Super Power Relations and the Cold War which examines detente in the 1970s. It contains various tasks and examination practice with modeled answers necessary for success at this level. Everything is included within the power point and no text book is needed.

This assessment is for use after teaching key topic 2 - 3 Cold war Crises on the Superpower Relations and the Cold War unit at GCSE. The 9 lessons for this topic are also available. It assesses AO1 and AO2 as required for this unit by the examination board, and is fully differentiated containing some simple recall questions and other extended examination questions so that teachers can plan their approach to key topic 2 using results of summative assessment.

This resource investigates the foreign policy of JFK in Cuba and Vietnam. It was made for the AQA American Dream unit but could be used for any relevant A Level unit. It could also be used for higher attaining students covering Super Power relations at GCSE. It contains many clips; research work; class discussion and evaluation. It is fully resourced.

This lesson supports GCSE students in being able to evaluate the utility of sources essential for GCSE success. It is taught through modeling answers and success criterion and giving students the opportunity step by step to improve their skills. It includes a hand out which can be stuck in their books and used as a checklist to ensure that they have covered the key skills necessary for a successful answer to a source utility question at GCSE.

This is the first lesson of a sequence of A Level lessons on the presidency of JFK. It focuses on the 1960 US election, and considers the key issues which led to the outcome as required by the A Level specification. It contains the relevant tasks and resources for students. This lesson was made for AQA The American Dream, however can be used for any A level unit about the Presidency of JFK.

This resource enquires into the relative prosperity of the USA by 1963 through a comparison with the presidencies of the previous post-war presidents. It also investigates youth culture; feminism and the new left. It contains a range of activities including the interrogation of contemporary source materials and the opportunity to write 2 exam style essays with structured plans and AFL for success. This has been created for AQA unit The American Dream, but is suitable for any A level board or higher attaining GCSE students. It would take about 3 hours to complete.

This is the THIRTEENTH lesson for the EDEXCEL GCSE Super Power Relations and the Cold War, the construction of the Berlin wall. It contains various tasks and examination practice with modeled answers necessary for success at this level. Everything is included within the power point and no text book is needed.

This is the third lesson in a mini scheme of learning which addresses KS2-3 transition in history, and is a follow up to a baseline assessment (also available) aimed at ensuring that students are equipped with the correct skills from the outset to successfully approach KS3 history. This lesson ensure that students can define describe the different types of evidence that historians use. The rest of the lessons are also available.

This is the sixth lesson in a mini scheme of learning which addresses KS2-3 transition in history, and is a follow up to a baseline assessment (also available) aimed at ensuring that students are equipped with the correct skills from the outset to successfully approach KS3 history. This lesson ensures that students can identify the criterion for why people are important in history, and allows them to evaluate this through looking at the profiles of key people. The rest of the lessons are also available.

This is the fifth lesson in a mini scheme of learning which addresses KS2-3 transition in history, and is a follow up to a baseline assessment (also available) aimed at ensuring that students are equipped with the correct skills from the outset to successfully approach KS3 history. This lesson ensures that students can recognise and understand bias through the interrogation of a biased report… The rest of the lessons are also available.