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GCSE: The American West This is a lesson activity that would be useful to consolidate work

**Reading Comprehension - Homework - or Lesson Activity ** This task deal with ‘Medical Advancements during WWI’, linked to the British Sector Paper 1 of Medicine Through Time. It is created as a reading comprehension for GCSE History students and comes with follow-up questions and suggested answers (on a separate document), but it could also be used as homework, lesson task, or cover resource. Key knowledge covered: Aseptic surgery X-Rays Blood Transfusions The resources comes with the following files: HPA/MPA version LPA version Suggested answers

The impact of World War upon Surgery: The pioneering work of Harold Gillies This reading comprehension task deal with ‘the impact of World War upon Surgery’ and the work of Harold Gillies, linked to the British Sector Paper 1 of Medicine Through Time. It is created as a reading comprehension for GCSE History students and comes with follow-up questions and correct answers (on a separate page), but it could also be used as homework, a lesson task or a cover resource. Resources included: Reading Comprehension Word and PDF versions Instructions and Peer Assessment slide with Correct Answers Key knowledge covered: Gillies background Plastic Surgery ward at Aldershot Hospital Treatment of Wille Vicaragre and William M. Spreckley Tubed pedicle

Advancements in World War I Medical Care: Pioneering Techniques in Wound Treatment This reading comprehension task is written like an article, deals with ‘Pioneering Techniques in Wound Treatment, linked to the British Sector Paper 1 of Medicine Through Time. It is created as a reading comprehension for GCSE History students and comes with follow-up questions and correct answers (on a separate slideshow), but it could also be used as homework, a lesson task or a cover resource. Resources included: Reading Comprehension Word and PDF versions HPA/MPA version LPA Version Instructions and Peer Assessment slide with Correct Answers Key knowledge covered: The Carrel‐Dakin method The Thomas Splint Mobile X‐ray Units Petit Curies Blood Transfusions and the Blood Bank at Cambrai Advancements in Brain Surgery Plastic Surgery

This reading comprehension task deal with the significant advancements in medical science that played a crucial role in improving the survival rates and post-war rehabilitation of wounded soldiers. Medical Innovations and Advances during World War One - Medicine Through Time - British Sector - Paper 1 This task is linked to the British Sector Paper 1 of Medicine Through Time. It is created as a reading comprehension for GCSE History students and comes with follow-up questions and correct answers (on a separate slideshow), but it could also be used as homework, a lesson task or a cover resource. Resources included: Reading Comprehension Word and PDF versions Instructions and Peer Assessment slide with Correct Answers Key knowledge covered: the Thomas Splint X-ray machines Development of facemasks Dr. Harvey Cushing and brain surgery

How did the American West change between 1835 to 1895? This reading comprehension task is a great introcution to the GCSE History course of the American West. It provides a short, engaging overview divided into three mini ‘chapters’ of how the American West changed over time. Each ‘chapter’ also includes brief accounts from different Plains Indian accounts during the period. It is created as a reading comprehension for GCSE History students and comes with follow-up questions and correct answers (on a separate slideshow), but it could also be used as homework, a lesson task or a cover resource. Resources included: Reading Comprehension Word and PDF versions Instructions and Peer Assessment slide with Correct Answers Key knowledge covered: The Early Settlement of the West 1835-1862 The Development of the Plains 1862-1876 Conflicts and Conquest 1876-1895

In this part of our series on 20th Century History Lessons, students investigate if Malcolm X was a demagogue or Civil Rights leader. Students work through a range of sources taken from his speeches and then decide by placing them on a Slider, wether Malcolm X was a Demagogue or Civil Rights Leader. All resources including the slider are printable and fully editable.

This Full Lesson for KS3 takes students on an exciting, yet horrifying, journey through World War I. They explore the historical skill of 'significance' through analysing historical sources. This is a newsroom simulation where students take the role of journalists reporting as an event unfolds. The event was the first ever gas attack which took place on 22 April 1915. As gas had never been used prior to this, the effects were both shocking and horrifying. Student love this lesson and it's easily adapted to suit all learners. Resources, PowerPoint and lesson plan all included.

This 120-minute lesson is also about the development of the first organised police force (Bow Street Runners) but is framed around the issue of highway robbery as it was a significant problem and symptomatic with crime in the mid-1700s and the work of the Fielding brothers was one reason why highway robbery disappeared. The starter gets students to explore the 1860 painting by William Powell Frith “Claude Duval’ (prompt questions included). The next task asks students to become GCSE Examiners and they have to mark and feedback on an exemplar answer. This quick 5-6 minute activity looking at the issues of Early Modern policing (e.g. weak constables, watchmen) and what the Fielding Brother did to improve law and order (Bow Street Runners). Two further tasks: a NOPCUR Source Analysis Task on the Bow Street Runners - could be a good assessment (resource included); Diamond 9 task examining reasons why highway robber disappeared (this could be a homework task!). These two lessons work well for any Early Modern, Crime and Punishment schemes of learning and the source analysis resource could become an assessment piece as well. If you like these resources please take a look at our other resources: /teaching-resources/shop/HumanitiesResources

This is a revision tool as well as an activity to help A-Level students build AO1 knowledge about Gladstone and Disraeli for AQA Industrialisation and the People; Edexcel Britain, c1785–c1870: democracy, protest and reform. This 18-question test includes the correct answers. Hand out the test, allow students 15-minutes to revise on their own, 15-minutes to test each others verbally (allowing the study buddy to guide if they don't get it right), and then 20-minutes to complete the test. This resources also includes a blank version for students to complete.

These GCSE or A-Level History activities ask students to use their knowledge and then categorise information of Hitler’s rise to power by 1933. The first Diamond 9 activity gets the class to place 9 cards in order of most important to least important reason(s) for why Hitler became chancellor of Germany by January 1933. Students then use the factors to write an explanation. There is also a separate interactive and physical Diamond 9 task where groups of three receive a pack of 9 A4 sheets with each of the factors printed on them. Groups organise the A4 sheets into a large physical Diamond 9. At the end of the task they have to give reasons for their collaborative thinking.

This 60-minute A-Level lesson/lecture will guide students through the Russian economy between 1881 to 1904. Each section has a Key Point which summarises the main issue students should consider. This is an excellent resource to introduce students to Russian economy across a period or to consolidate knowledge. This lecture has opportunities to use some of the slides as tasks, just print them off and get students to test themselves. This presentation is also suitable for all the major exam boards specification on Russia including Edexcel: Russia in revolution, 1894–1924; Option 1E: Russia, 1917–91: from Lenin to Yeltsin; Option 38.1: The making of modern Russia, 1855–1991. AQA: 1H Tsarist and Communist Russia, 1855–19642N; Revolution and dictatorship: Russia, 1917–1953. OCR: Russia 1894–1941; Russia and its Rulers 1855–1964.

How did the events in Montgomery and Little Rock help to shape the Civil Rights Movement? This 60-minute A-Level or GCSE Civil Rights lesson investigates the events that took place at both Montgomery and Little Rock and provides guidance how far the two events helped to shape the 'movement'. The starter/initial task challenges students to consider a photograph of Elizabeth Eckford and the circumstances surrounding the famous photograph. Students will explore the question ' How far is it true to say that the Montgomery Bus Boycott was the most significant campaign of the 1950’s?' and a mind-map is discussed by the teacher comparing: - Montgomery - Brown - Little Rock There is a link to a documentary freely available online. This beautifully filmed and gripping documentary is also accompanied with a task for students. Please bare in mind that if viewing with a GCSE group that there are a scenes of violence e.g. when members of the public attacks African-American during their sit-in. Success criteria Can explain which major event(s) helped shape the Civil Rights movement Can analyse event was the most significant.

This 60-minute A-Level lesson provides an in-depth lecture with accompanying task for students. Students complete a mind-map whilst the teacher explains issues such as the relationship between Party and State; The role of Hitler and interpretations; The role of Hitler; The SS; Gestapo; SS-Police-SD System; and The Gestapo; the SS.

Engaging Alexander II History Pack: Complete Lesson + Activities & (KS5 / A-Level Russia) This fully-resourced 22-Slides A-Level lesson pack explores the causes, responses, and consequences of opposition to Tsar Alexander II. Perfect for in-depth teaching or an engaging stand-alone session, this pack includes dynamic tasks, printable worksheets, and historical analysis tools to bring Imperial Russia to life in the classroom. Could esily be extened to two lessons. This minute A-Level lecture deals with the opposition to Alexander II in great detail. The information is suitable for the following exam boards and topics: Edexcel: Russia in revolution, 1894–1924; Option 1E: Russia, 1917–91: from Lenin to Yeltsin; Option 38.1: The making of modern Russia, 1855–1991. AQA: 1H Tsarist and Communist Russia, 1855–1964 ; 2N Revolution and dictatorship: Russia, 1917–1953 . OCR: Russia 1894–1941; Russia and its Rulers 1855–1964. What’s included? Printable + Slide-Based Tasks: Categorisation Task (Interactive): 18 statements to label as Cause, Response, or Outcome Supports critical thinking and pattern spotting Source Analysis Grid (Pair Activity): 2 primary sources and 2 historian interpretations Guided questions + comparison and evaluation tasks Encourages independent judgement and historical argument Cornell Notes Template (Linked to Slides): Helps students structure knowledge, organise revision and summarise key content Why not try our other Russia resources? /teaching-resource/a-level-russian-history-war-with-japan-1905-revolution-october-manifesto-11528690 Keywords: Alexander II, A-Level History, Russian History, Opposition to the Tsars, Narodniks, People’s Will, Source Analysis, Categorisation Task, Alexander II Assassination, History Worksheets, Autocracy and Reform, Emancipation of the Serfs, Political Opposition, A-Level Russia 1855–1894

In this part of our series on 20th Century History Lessons, students will be taught about life in Britain during world war 2. Students investigate an image of a young boy eating chocolate; they are asked to consider question they would wish to ask in order to fully understand the topic. Students then work in pairs or in groups of three to solve a mystery. The lesson ends with a brief video clip showing why the boy at the start of the lesson stuffed himself with chocolate! Other issues and concepts are also raised as part of the mystery: rationing, Digging for Victory, ww2 child evacuees, Phoney War, impetigo and world war 2 children.

In this part of our series of 20th Century History lessons, students explore reasons why some Suffragettes applied violent methods in their quest for equality. A case-study towards the end of the lesson challenges students to consider if Emily Davison committed suicide - amazing class discussion! The lesson includes full resources: stretch and challenge sources which provides opportunity to 'dig deep'; Venn Diagram giving students a chance to compare and contrast evidence; assessing how far Emily Davidson was pushed gets students actively engaged with historical evidence and using continuums to make up their minds. The lesson ends with a brief assessment opportunity: a write-up using a PEEL paragraph structure.

**What was it really like onboard the Titanic? ** Discover with this resource pack what it was really like onboard the Titanic. The pack includes: Reading Comprehension: a full article about the different areas, social classes, life before the voyage, life onboard the Titanic, social contrasts. The Reading Comprehension also includes a differentiated version for LPA students. There are double-sided PDFs and single-sided PDF of the article too. Reading Task Worksheet: this accompanies the reading comprehension. Students read the article again and scans the text for information about each of the classes onboard the Titanic. There is a PDF and an editable Word version. Voices from the Titanic: An Interview Across Classes. This task gets students to take on one of three characters who resided onboard the Titanic and complete a task together as a group (or individually). The fourth student becomes the journalist leading the interview. Character Cards: as part of the interview, students receive a ‘Character Card’ to discover what their individual was all about: John Astor IV: A first-class passenger and one of the wealthiest men aboard. Lawrence Beesley: A second-class passenger and later an author of one of the most famous firsthand accounts of the sinking, “The Loss of the SS Titanic.” Annie Kelly: A third-class passenger and an Irish immigrant.

This is a fully editable worksheet challenging students to assess how far Stolypin was a successful PM, categorising his actions into a range of different reforms e.g. Political or Economic reform. Students annotate a reason for their choices next to each card on the sheet. This activity is ideal for OCR Russia 1894–1941; Edexcel Russia in revolution, 1894–1924 or The making of modern Russia, 1855–1991; AQA Tsarist and Communist Russia, 1855–1964.

This 60-minute lesson gets students investigating the witchcraft -craze of the 1600s. The main focus is centred around Matthew Hopkins Witch-finder General and includes a source analysis task as well as a thinking-skills mystery on why the witchcraft craze began. There is a fact and sources sheet which students use to support their learning of new knowledge when completing the source task. The MYSTERY 'Why did old women hang from oak trees in 1645?' could be used as a stand alone activity for schemes of learning on witchcraft and Tudor history as well. If you like our resources why not check out the other KS3, KS4 or A-Level History resources? Link: /teaching-resources/shop/HumanitiesResources