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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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KEY STAGE 3 FIRST WORLD WAR - THE SCLIEFFEN PLAN
This Key Stage 3 lesson is part of a scheme of learning on the First World War. The main focus of the lesson is the Schlieffen Plan and the various reasons why it failed, and whether or not it was the most important reason Britain went to war.
Key Skill: Evaluation
Duration: 1 hour
GCSE PRE-EXAMINATION REVISION LESSON. EDEXCEL GCSE WEIMAR AND NAZI GERMANY KEY TOPIC 2
This power point contains pre-examination revision activities and presentation for Edexcel GCSE History Weimar and nazi Germany Key Topic 2. It is easy to teach; allows content and skills to be practised at the same time and is a useful revision tool for teachers’ to deliver in the lessons leading up to the examination.
Duration: 2 hours approx
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EDEXCEL GCSE HISTORY HENRY AND HIS MINISTERS KEY TOPIC 2: HENRY AND THOMAS CROMWELL
This bundle contains 4 lessons (1 hour and 30 minutes each) which have been created to teach key topic 2 (Henry and Cromwell) of the Henry and his Ministers unit for the EDEXCEL history GCSE. Each lesson is fully resourced and contains activities which enables students to develop the skills that they will need for the examination.
A LEVEL DEMOCRACY AND DICTATORSHIPS IN GERMANY,1919-1963. KT2 LESSON 7 SCHACHT AND ECONOMIC RECOVERY
This is the 7th lesson for Key Topic 2, A level democracies and dictatorships in Germany. It focuses on economic recovery in Nazi Germany with a focus on the work of economist Schacht. The powerpoint contains all of the resources, however a text book is useful. Tasks are built in and involve research; analysis of statistics and evaluating the success of Schacht’s policies.
Duration: 1 hour
GCSE 9-1 MIGRANTS IN BRITAIN - THE IMPACT OF JEWISHMIGRATION
This lesson is the third one of four looking at the impact of migrants in Medieval England. This lesson focuses on migration of the Jews.
It involves looking at the different ways in which the Jews had an impact on England and requires students to consider content; skills and concepts for the new GCSE breadth study.
Duration: 1 hour
A work booklet containing sample questions; sample answers and examination technique tips and advice for this course is also available.
GCSE 9-1 MIGRANTS IN BRITAIN - THE IMPACT OF THE VIKINGS
This lesson is the first one of four looking at the impact of migrants in Medieval England. This lesson focuses on migration of the Vikings.
It involves looking at the different ways in which the Vikings had an impact on England and requires students to consider content; skills and concepts for the new GCSE breadth study.
Duration: 1 hour
A work booklet containing sample questions; sample answers and examination technique tips and advice for this course is also available.
A LEVEL - THE REIGN OF ELIZABETH I - LESSON 1: ELIZABETH'S CHALLENGES
This is the first lesson on the reign of Elizabeth I following on from the lessons on the Mid Tudor Crisis (bundle available). This lesson considers Elizabeth’s challenges when she comes to the throne and the legacy left for her by Mary. It focuses on the skill of evaluation, and is taught through the use of a variety of activities and clips. Students are expected to complete a piece of evaluative writing at the end.
Duration: 1 hour plus homework
This lesson is fully resourced.
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Anglo-Saxon Knowledge Organiser; revision booklet and practice questions plus a wall display.
Everything tht you will need for GCSE revision in this booklet for the Anglo-Saxons and Normans, plus a bright and colourful Anglo-Saxon life display for the classroom wall.
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COMPLETE SET OF REVISION LESSONS FOR THE SKILLS FOR GCSE - WEIMAR AND NAZI GERMANY
This bundle contains all of the lessons needed for revising the skills needed for the GCSE skills paper Weimar and Nazi Germany (USA Conflict at Home and Abroad also available).
There are 5 lessons which focus on one skill per lesson: They are taught through the use of modeling; AFL and repetition in an attempt to embed each skill and maximise performance. Each power point is colourful and engaging, and easy to teach.
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ASSEMBLY; LESSON; QUIZZES; WORDSEARCHES AND TIMELINES FOR VE DAY
VE Day on May 8th. It is suitable for primary and secondary school and contains:
An assembly/lesson - the first part of the ppt is an assembly containing images/clips/explanations about the significance of VE day and the aftermath of the war (approx 20 mins). If it is used as a lesson there are tasks incorporated in the 2nd part of the presentation to support building on writing evaluative answers (in this case weighing up the consequences of the aftermath of the Second World War). The lesson will take approximately an hour to teach, but students may need time to complete the work for homework.
A VE Day Quiz and discussion opportunity - useful for a tutorial or a history lesson. The quiz is on a ppt - so can be delivered to the whole class at the samr time - it is followed up with a discussion about VE Day.
VE Day timeline - this timeline contains 20 key events of 1945 leading to victory in Europe. Each event is on a separate sheet and contains an explanation and a colourful image - will need space for 20 sheets of A4 to go around the classroom.
VE Day wordsearch/quiz - can be used as a starter or an extension activity.
An alternative lesson - was Dresden justified or was it a war crime? Using sources and extended writing.
WOMEN AND THE VOTE LESSON 2.
This is the second lesson in a scheme of learning on women and the vote. This lesson looks at how enfranchisement would change the social and political status of women in the late nineteenth century and sets the scene for women’s demand for the vote. It considers contemporary source materials and interpretation; contains key terms and tasks and there is no requirement for a text book.
A LEVEL. PRESIDENT NIXON'S FOREIGN POLICY
This lesson investigates the success of President Nixon’s foreign policy and includes an evaluation of Kissinger’s performance as Secretary of State. It includes readings; videos and essay writing plans and activities.
This lesson will probably take 3 hours to teach if all of the activities are completed and videos are watched, although it can be cut down by setting some of the activities for homework.
KEY STAGE 3 THE INDUSTRIAL REVOLUTION LESSON 1
This is the first lesson in an 8 lesson scheme of learning for key stage 3 on the Industrial Revolution.
It introduces the concept of an industrial revolution and links it to the key changes that occurred during the Industrial Revolution in Britain. Students have to find a definition and track change over 140 years, by identifying and categorising the various changes.
No text book is needed.
KEY STAGE 3 THE INDUSTRIAL REVOLUTION LESSON 3
This is the third lesson in an 8 lesson scheme of learning for key stage 3 on the Industrial Revolution.
It analyses the conditions in industrial towns through a range of primary source material and requires students to reach a conclusion about the worst problems.
No text book is needed.
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SUPERPOWER RELATIONS AND THE COLD WAR GCSE. EVENTS IN CZECHOSLOVAKIA IN 1968
This bundle contains the three lessons required to teach the events in Czechoslovakia in 1968 as required by EDEXCEL GCSE History specification. it can, however be used for any exam board.
The lessons include:
The Prague Spring
The importance of the Brezhnev Doctrine
The consequences of the invasion
The lessons can be taught without the need for a text book and focus on assessment objectives 1 and 2. The tasks contain modelling and examination practice.
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GCSE SUPER POWER RELATIONS AND THE COLD WAR. THE BERLIN CRISIS, 1958-63
These lessons investigate the Berlin Crisis, 1958-63. They are suitable for all examination boards but were made specifically to meet the requirements of the EDEXCEL Super Power relations and the Cold War Unit.
Fully resourced - no text book needed. Focus on criterion for examination success.
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GCSE SUPERPOWER RELATIONS AND THE COLD WAR. FLASHPOINTS
This bundle contains the lessons needed to teach the two flashpoints for key topic 3 on the EDEXCEL GCSE Super Power Relations and the Cold War unit:
The Soviet Invasion of Afghanistan Parts 1 and 2
Reagan and the Second Cold War Parts 1 and 2
4 lessons in total. All resources are included and there is no need for a text book. Activities are varied and aimed at extending thinking and understanding examination criterion.
KEY STAGE 3 THE INDUSTRIAL REVOLUTION LESSON 7
This is the seventh lesson in an 8 lesson scheme of learning for key stage 3 on the Industrial Revolution.
It involves research into how the social conditions in the cities during the industrial revolution aided criminals and made solving crime very difficult for the police. Students are required to consider a variety of sources to reach a judgment in an extended writing task. All sources and the writing frame are included within the power point for copying. This could also be used as a GCSE resource to support the teaching of the historic environment on the crime and punishment unit.
No text book is needed.
A LEVEL US GOVERNMENT AND POLITICS L1 THE ORIGINS OF THE US CONSTITUTION
This lesson is the first lesson in the A Level Comparative Politics unit - it outlines the unit requirements, and introduces students to the origins of the US constitution (it can also be used for A Level History).
It considers the historical setting of the constitution with a focus on key terms, and contains activities and discussions to extend student thinking. It also includes an individual research task on the founding fathers.
This lesson would take an hour to teach, however the task may need to be completed as home study. It is fully resourced and no text book is required, however is based on the Pearson Edexcel A Level text book.
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.