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25 years of experience as Assistnt Head; Head of Humanities and AST for history. Resources generally for KS3-KS5 history, some that can be used as English resources, and some politics/citizenship resources
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25 years of experience as Assistnt Head; Head of Humanities and AST for history.
Resources generally for KS3-KS5 history, some that can be used as English resources, and some politics/citizenship resources
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A LEVEL DEMOCRACY AND DICTATORSHIPS IN GERMANY LESSON 14. CULTURE IN WEIMAR GERMANY
This is the fourteenth lesson for the A Level unit democracy and dictatorships in Weimar Germany. It looks at the conflict between liberals and conservatives in relation to the cultural developments under the Weimar government, and contains a 20 mark essay for students to do. All activities are included within the power point, however students will need access to the unit text book.
This lesson takes an hour to teach, but significant home learning will be needed for students to complete the activities.
A LEVEL DEMOCRACY AND DICTATORSHIPS IN GERMANY. LESSON 13 STRESEMANN'S FOREIGN POLICY
This is the thirteenth lesson for the A Level Democracy and Dictatorship in Germany unit. It focuses on Stresemann’s foreign policy and requires a critical evaluation of its success. It is fully resourced however the unit text book would be very useful. The lesson takes an hour to teach, but students will need to carry out significant home learning to complete all of the activities.
A LEVEL DEMOCRACY AND DICTATORSHIPS IN GERMANY LESSON 12. POLITICAL STABILITY 1924-30
This is the twelfth lesson for the A Level democracy and dictatorships in Germany unit, and it focuses on an assessment of the perceived political stability of the Weimar Republic 1924-30. It looks at the difficulties of forming coalitions, but also the decline of extremism. Research into key person Paul Von Hindenburg.
This lesson would take an hour to teach, but home learning would be needed to complete all of the activities.
A LEVEL DEMOCRACY AND DICTATORSHIPS IN GERMANY. LESSON 11 ECONOMIC RECOVERY UNDER STRESEMANN
This is the eleventh lesson in a series created for the A Level unit Democracy and Dictatorship in Germany. It considers the debate relating to the recovery of the economy under Stresemann, and involves activities requiring the students to evaluate evidence and reach conclusions in relation to different historical interpretations. It also introduces and requires students to write a 20 mark essay for homework.
Ideally this lesson should be taught in conjunction with the Access to History, Democracies and Dictatorships in Germany, but other text books could be used to support it.
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THE ORIGINS OF HALLOWEEN AND THE GUNPOWDER PLOT ASSEMBLIES
Two 20/30 minutes assemblies which discuss the origins of Halloween and the Gunpowder Plot. Both contain short clips telling the stories of the 2 events, and a quiz which gets the students involved in the stories.
The assemblies both contain advice about how to stay safe on Halloween and Bonfire Night.
They are suitable for KS1 and 2, and also KS3 (years 7 and 8)
THE GUNPOWDER PLOT AND BONFIRE NIGHT SAFETY ASSEMBLY
This assembly is suitable for key stages 1 and 2, possibly 3 if you use the longer clip. It lasts between 20 and 30 minutes (depending on which clip you use). It is a fun interactive assembly which tells the story of the Gunpowder Plot and then involves a fun quiz to test recall and to get the children involved in the story. It links the plot to bonfire night and ends with some tips on firework safety.
THE ORIGINS OF HALLOWEEN AND SAFE TRICK OR TREATING ASSEMBLY
This assembly involves starts with the story of the origins and development of Halloween. It then develops with a quiz testing children’s listening and comprehension skills, and ends with some advice about keeping safe on Halloween night, and being respectful when trick or treating.
There are twenty black/orange slides which create the mood, and lots of scary themed pictures. The assembly lasts about 20 minutes but can be extended to half an hour if necessary.
BLACK HISTORY MONTH ASSEMBLY
This assembly is suitable for key stage 2 and 3 students, and lasts between 20-30 minutes depending on how much of it is delivered. It considers the importance of black history and highlights the journey from slavery to the most powerful man in the world. It demonstrates the cultural contribution of the black journey and includes 3 clips - the slave trade; Maya Angelou’s poem ‘still I rise’ and members of the black community stating what black history month means to them and why.
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A LEVEL US GOVERNMENT AND POLITICS. THE US CONSTITUTION - WHOLE SECTION
This bundle contains all of the lessons required to teach the US Constitution for paper 3 A Level US Government and Politics.
The lessons are fully resourced, will each take an hour to teach (however, significant home learning will be required to complete all activities), and involve extensive examination skills as well as content.
There are 10 lessons, and they also include approaches to comparing the US and UK Constitutions.
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A Level US Government and Politics. Key features of the Constitution.
This bundle contains the second 5 lessons on the US Constitution to cover the requirements for the A Level US Government and Politics specification. It includes lessons on the 4 key features of the Constitution; introduces students to the key debate surrounding the constitution and democracy, and an introduction to the various approaches taken when analysing the Constitution in preparation for a Section 2 type question.
This is fully resourced, but access to Pearson Edexcel A Level US Government and Politics text book would be useful.
The lessons are based on a one hour lesson, but students will have to complete significant independent study to complete the set tasks.
A LEVEL US GOVERNMENT AND POLITICS LESSON 10. COMPARING THE USA AND UK CONSTITUTIONS
This is the TENTH and last lesson on the constitution in the A Level scheme of work US government and politics, and it focuses on comparative politics - comparing the US and UK constitutions, and introduces students to the different approaches to comparative politics.
Students complete their research on making comparisons, and wite a section 1 style answe, they are then introduced to the three approaches to comparative approaches and the criterion for a Section 2 answer, with the opportunity to complete one.
You will need the Pearson EDEXCEL A level text book to support this lesson
A LEVEL US GOVERNMENT AND POLITICS. THE EXTENT OF DEMOCRACY IN THE US
This is the NINTH lesson on the constitution in the A Level scheme of work US government and politics, and continues the study of the key features of the US constitution with a focus on considering the extent of democracy in the US today. It also involves sharing the criterion for writing a section 1 type question
Student activities are incorporated into the power point.
You will need the Pearson EDEXCEL A level text book to support this lesson
A LEVEL US GOVERNMENT AND POLITICS LESSON 8. DEBATES SURROUNDING HOW FAR THE US REMAINS FEDERAL
This is the EIGHTH lesson on the constitution in the A Level scheme of work US government and politics, and continues the study of the key features of the US constitution with a focus on the key debate surrounding how far the US remains federal today. It includes all three assessment objectives and activities which include knowledge recall; group work on the debates and essay writing skills.
You will need the Pearson EDEXCEL A level text book to support this lesson
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BLACK HISTORY MONTH SHORT UNIT OF WORK FOR KEY STAGES 2 OR 3
This bundle contains 4 lessons created to celebrate Black History Month. One a week during the month of October to trace the progress of African Americans from slavery to President of the United states. They are chronological and each shows a significant development:
L1 The Slave Trade
L2 The Abolition of Slavery
L3 Civil Rights
L4 The Most Powerful Man in the World
They are fully resourced with varied activities and video clips, and are suitable for either KS2 or KS3 students.
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BLACK HISTORY MONTH RESOURCE MATERIALS
This bundle contains resources to support the celebration of Black History month.
It contains:
A large wall display celebrating the achievements of 20 famous black celebrities
A quiz/wordsearch for a tutorial activity
4 lessons (one for each week in October which are a chronological breadth study from slavery to the President of the USA.
Also included is an assembly which demonstrates the progress made since Civil Rights and highlights the celebration of black culture in October.
BLACK HISTORY MONTH LESSON 1 THE SLAVE TRADE
This lesson is the first in a short unit of work prepared for key stages 2 and 3 to celebrate Black History Month. The lesson introduces students to the slave trade, and contains numerous tasks including the chronology of the triangular trade and making inferences from sources. The purpose of the lesson is to contextualise why we celebrate Black History every October.
This lesson is fully resourced and suitable for either key stage 3 or key stage 2 students.
CREATE A NEW COUNTRY - FUN TUTORIAL OR GEOGRAPHY GROUP ACTIVITY
This group activity covers 5 tutorials or geography lessons for either KS1 or KS2 pupils, and enables them to build group work skills by focussing on a project where they have to create their own country. Each lesson they have to create another aspect of the country:
Creating an identity - name; flag; currency
Politics and government
The national dish
Holidays - climate; weather; physical features etc
Presentations and prizes.
Fun activity to learn new geographical skills or tutorial team building
Black History Month L4 The most powerful people in the world key stages 2 and 3
This lesson is the last one in a short unit of work prepared for key stages 2 and 3 to celebrate Black History Month. The lesson asks students to evaluate the reasons why in less than 150 years, African Americans progressed from being held captive as slaves to an African American man becoming president of the USA - how did this happen? The purpose of the lesson is to contextualise why we celebrate Black History every October.
This lesson is fully resourced and suitable for either key stage 3 or key stage 2 students.
Black History Month L3 Civil Rights key stages 2 and 3
This lesson is the third in a short unit of work prepared for key stages 2 and 3 to celebrate Black History Month. The lesson introduces students to the concept of civil rights and key individuals such as Martin Luther King; Malcolm X and Rosa Parks. It contains various activities and video clips. The purpose of the lesson is to contextualise why we celebrate Black History every October.
This lesson is fully resourced and suitable for either key stage 3 or key stage 2 students.
Black History Month key stage 2 and 3 unit of work lesson 2 The abolition of slavery
This lesson is the second in a short unit of work prepared for key stages 2 and 3 to celebrate Black History Month. The lesson focuses on the abolition of slavery and requires students to think about the key people and key reasons why slavery was abolished. The purpose of the lesson is to contextualise why we celebrate Black History every October.
This lesson is fully resourced and suitable for either key stage 3 or key stage 2 students.