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CPD - The Writing Revolution: Because, But & So
Bitesize CPD
Teaching & Learning Session
A dive into the The Writing Revolurion trategy called Because, But & So.
A walk through of the explicit sentence level structure with many examples of how to use it within the classroom, alongside adaptations.
A powerful explicit writing technique that can be used across schools easily.
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KS3 History - Was Dunkirk a national triumph or disaster?
KS3 History
World War 2
Complete Lesson
Topic: Was Dunkirk a national triumph or disaster?
This lesson is part of an enquiry on the ‘Who can claim to have won WW2’
Focus on the fall of France and impact on Britain, alongside Blitzkrief tactics.
Interpretation of Dunkirk with a narrative of the events and analysis of whether it was a disaster or triumph for the British.
Interpretations and source practice included
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GCSE History - American West, Decline of the Cattle Industry
Edexcel GCSE History
American West
Decline of the Cattle Industry, 1880s-90s
Overview of the end of the Beef Bonanza on Great Plains looking at a narrative of the decline and the move to small ranching. Includes
Overstocking, Barbed Wire, Drought and the Great Die Up (Winter 1886-7)
Consequences Exam Q of the Great Die Up - Cowboys, Open Range, Small Ranches
Recap Activity on whole cattle Industry
Two worksheets to accompany the lesson, with all details needed
Perfect for revision for grades 1-9

Edexcel Germany - Nazi Dictatorship A3 Revision
Edexcel GCSE History
Weimar and Nazi Germany
The Nazi Dictatorship, 1933-39
Overview of how Hitler became a Dictator and how he sought to bring Germany under his control from 1933
Summary activity which focuses on:
Reichstag Fire & Emergency Decree
Enabling Act
Night of the Long Knives
Death of Hindenburg and Army Oath
Nazi Police State
Control - Church, Youth, Opposition
Includes Interpretations practice on the Night of the Long Knives and Hitler Youth
A3 PDF - Print it out, use for homework or revision with you working under the visualiser.
Perfect for revision for grades 1-9

Edexcel Germany - Nazis into Power A3 Revision
Edexcel GCSE History
Weimar and Nazi Germany
The Nazis into power, 1924-1933
Overview of the Nazi Wilderness Years (1924-29) and how Hitler becomes Chancellor in 1933.
Summary activity which focuses on
Nazi Re-organisation
The Great Depression, Hitler and Propaganda, Threat of Communism
Hitler becomes Chancellor
Interpretation of the impact of the Putsch on Nazis in late 1920s
A3 PDF - Print it out, use for homework or revision with you working under the visualiser.
Perfect for revision for grades 1-9

GCSE History - Medicine Homework Booklet
Edexcel GCSE History
British Medicine 1250-Present
12 Page Booklet
3 pages per medical period, with optional exam question focus (12 or 16)
Simple, accessible focus on key knowledge.
Overview of Medieval, Renaissance, Industrial and Modern Medicine
Ideas on Cause
Key Individuals
Treatment & Surgery
Prevention and Public Health
Care & Hospitals
Perfect for revision for grades 1-9

Edexcel Germany - Life in Nazi (1933-39) A3 Revision
Edexcel GCSE History
Weimar and Nazi Germany
Big Picture of Life in Nazi Germany
Overview activities that focus on areas untested on specification as of yet as topic too broad to fit onto one document. Topics include
Nazi control
Persecution of Minorities (Jews and other minority groups)
Children in Nazi Germany (Education, Yoyth Groups, Opposition)
Interpretations Practice (4, 4 and 16 Mark) around Hitler Youth
Retrieval Practice throughout
A3 PDF - Print it out, use for revision with you working under the visualiser.
Perfect for revision for grades 1-9

Edexcel Germany - Stresemann & German Recovery (1923-29) A3 Revision
Edexcel GCSE History
Weimar and Nazi Germany
Big Picture of the German recovery under Stresemann (1924-29)
Overview activities that focus on the Germany recovery with a larger focus on the extent of recovery by 1929
Interpretations Practice (4, 4 and 16 Mark) with model answers to support
Retrieval Practice throughout
A3 PDF - Print it out, use for revision with you working under the visualiser.
Perfect for revision for grades 1-9

GCSE American West - Big Story of Migration & Settlement
Edexcel GCSE History
American West, 1830-95
3 Page A3 Revision Activity
Covers Migration & Settlement theme from the American West
Includes a focus on the consequence, importance and narrative questions.
Includes top level detail in topics like Oregon Trail, Transcontinental Railroad, Homestead Act, Mormon Migration, California Gold Rush, Dawes Plan, Exoduster Movement, Oklahoma Land Rush etc.
Mapping Activiy
Importancce Question Practice and Narrative planning
Perfect for revision for grades 1-9

KS3 History - The global impact of the Russian Revolution
KS3 History
Dictatorships, 20th Century, Russia, Communism, Interwar
Complete Lesson
Topic: What was the global impact of the Russian Revolution?
This lesson is part of an enquiry on the Russian Revolution
With a focus on the short and long term impact of the Revolution, both within Russia and globally. Setting the scene for further study on WW2, Soviet Russia and the Cold War
A3 Worksheet and Lesson
Guided Reading - Two versions for differentiation
Source Analysis and Conseqeuence Question Practice (GCSE)
Active Reading Comprehension questions based on reading
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KS3 History - Why did American declare Independence in 1776?
KS3 History
Empire, Monarchy and British America
Complete Lesson
Topic: The causes of the American Revolution.
This lesson is part of an enquiry called ‘Why did Monarchy fall out favour?’
With a focus on the causes of the declaration of independence.
It includes
A3 Worksheet and Lesson
Guided Reading - Two versions for differentiation
Analysis of Hamilton ‘You’ll be back lyrics’ and video
Active Reading Comprehension questions based on reading
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Bitesize CPD - TLAC Hunting not Fishing (Active Observation)
Bitesize CPD
Teaching & Learning Session
A dive into the Teach Like a Champion strategy called Hunting not Fishing or Active Observation. Simply guidance with examples of how to use it within the classroom.
A powerful formative assessment routine that can be used across schools easily.
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KS3 - Interwar Narrative, 1918-1939 Guided Reading
KS3 History
A written overview of the ‘Interwar’ Period (it discusses the name itself)
Perfect bridging and worldbuilding activity between any study of the First World War (WW1), Russia Revolution, 1920s and the Second World War (WW2).
It covers:
Treaty of Versailles
Russian Revolution
Wall Street Crash & Great Depression
The League of Nations
Hitler & Dictatorships
The Road to WW2
Guided reading activity which can take a lesson to read and discuss in depth
A4

Silk Roads Enquiry - KS3 Scheme of Work
KS3 History
‘What travelled the Silk Roads’ - Enquiry Question
5 Lessons, Assessment & Knowledge Organiser
Lesson 1- What were the Silk Roads?
Lesson 2 - Should the Silk Roads be renamed ‘The Slave Roads’
Lesson 3 - How were the Silk Roads the ‘Highway of Religion’
Lesson 4 - What can Baghdad tells about the spread of wisdom on the Silk Roads?
Lesson 5 - Should Genghis Khan be remembered as the master of the Silk Roads?
Lesson 6 - Assessment - Quiz & Essay answering the EQ
Lessons all ready to go, no resources to print
You may wish to print out some maps or information if you want.
Knowledge Organiser used a revision tool for the assessment

The Big Story of Weimar and Nazi Germany A3 Revision
Weimar and Nazi Germany
Designed to suit the Edexcel GCSE Course
Big Story activity which covers key dates from unit across the 4 themes
Weimar Republic
Early Nazi Party
Nazi Dictatorship
Hitlers Germany
Students fit the gaps for retrieval practice and colour code to match the key themes identified e.g. challenges to the Weimar Republic.
Print on A3
Perfect for revision, recap and exam preparation

Edexcel American West Revision Guide, 1-9
Edexcel GCSE History
American West
Concise revision guide that provides knowledge, exam walkthrough, practice questions and topic checklist.
Revision is split into the key themes
Migration and Settlment
Law and Order
Plains Indians
Conflict and Tension
The Cattle Industry
Supports grades 1-9

Edexcel Weimar and Nazi Germany - Big Story A3 Revision
Edexcel GCSE History
Weimar and Nazi Germany
Big Story A3 Sheet
Overview that looks at the chronological events of the topic.
A3 PDF - Print it out, use for revision with you working under the visualiser.
Perfect for revision for grades 1-9

Edexcel GCSE - Causes & Events of the Munich Putsch
Edexcel GCSE History
Weimar and Nazi Germany, 1919-39
Complete Lesson
Topic: The causes & events of the Munsich Putsch, 1932
Use of Alphonse the Camel to look at causation of Putsch
Focus on 12 Mark Explain Question for the causes
Timeline of events of Putsch activity, looking at causes of failure
Perfect for revision for grades 1-9

Mini Whiteboards & Checking for Understanding Handout
CPD Handout
Checking for Understanding using Mini Whiteboards
Includes guidance on using MWBs in the classroom with practical strategies around retrieval, formative assessment, responsive teaching (Hinge Questions, Show Call)
Perfect one pagers to support professional development

Edexcel Anglo Saxon and Norman England - Big Story A3 Revision
Edexcel GCSE History
Anglo Saxon and Norman England
Big Story A3 Sheet
Overview that looks at the chronological events of the topic.
A3 PDF - Print it out, use for revision with you working under the visualiser.
Perfect for revision for grades 1-9