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This lesson explores the various forms of opposition to Hitler and the Nazi regime, including political resistance, assassination attempts, and the role of the Confessional Church. It covers key figures and groups such as the White Rose and the July 20 plot. Activities include analysing primary sources, discussing the motivations and risks of resistance, and completing worksheets on different resistance movements. Students will understand the diverse ways in which individuals and groups sought to challenge Nazi authority. This is one lesson in a series of 24 on Nazi Germany, designed and successfully taught to an IGCSE cohort who achieved record grades. Each lesson is designed to cover a range of historical and exam skills to build up students knowledge and exam skills ready for the exam. Those lessons are: The origins of the Republic 1919 The Weimar Constitution Early Challenges to Weimar Challenges from the Left and Right Hyperinflation 1923 Recovery of the Republic Weimar International Relations Early Development of the Nazi Party Munich Putsch Nazi Party Rebuilds Great Depression & The Nazis Hitler’s Appeal Hitler Becomes Chancellor Creation of a Dictatorship Nazi Germany & Methods of Control Nazi Germany & Youth Nazi Germany & Women Nazi Germany & Religion Nazi Germany & Jewish Persecution 1933-39 Nazi Germany & The Economy The Holocaust & The Final solution Nazi Germany & The Home Front Nazi Germany & Opposition to Hitler Nazi Germany Flash Cards Wolsey Academy operates as a non-profit, with every penny we make going to one of our charity partners or into the Ipswich Initiative, funding good works across the town and county. Search for Wolsey Academy to see our website for more details and to purchase resources at a discount. Use code ‘WOLSEY’ for 10% off at the Wolsey Academy Web Store Please help us, help you, help them. Thank you. Hope it helps. W

This lesson examines the life and legacy of Margaret Thatcher, the first female Prime Minister of the United Kingdom. It covers her economic reforms, leadership during the Falklands War, and the controversies surrounding her policies. Activities include watching videos, sorting timeline cards, and discussing the positive and negative impacts of her tenure. Students will engage in debates and writing tasks to critically assess Thatcher’s influence on modern Britain. This is one lesson in a series of 20 on the late 20th and early 21st Century. Each lesson is designed to cover a range of historical and exam skills to build up students knowledge and exam skills ready for any exam board. Those lessons are: Modern Britain – The Windrush Generation Modern Africa – Apartheid Modern Europe – The European Union Modern World – A History of Video Games Modern World – Shigeru Miyamoto & Nintendo Modern World – Space Telescopes Modern World – Manned Space Flight Moden World – Interplanetary Probes Modern World – Mars Rovers Modern Britain – Margaret Thatcher Modern World – Iranian Revolution 1979 Modern World – Gulf War 1991 Modern World – Afghan War 2001 – 2022 Modern World – Iraq War 2003 Modern Technology – Deepmind, ChatGTP & AI Modern World – Dubai Miracle Modern World – Sovereign Wealth Funds Modern Technology – Quantum Computing Modern World – History of Environmentalism Modern Technology - Blockchain Wolsey Academy operates as a non-profit, with every penny we make going to one of our charity partners or into the Ipswich Initiative, funding good works across the town and county. Search for Wolsey Academy to see our website for more details and to purchase resources at a discount. Use code ‘WOLSEY’ for 10% off at the Wolsey Academy Web Store Please help us, help you, help them. Thank you. Hope it helps. W

16 of 22 lessons that together teach the entire Vietnam Conflict, 1945-1975. Ideal for all specifications. Each lesson comes with a range of activities, flash cards for revision and assessments and checks throughout. Almost all include a written assessment with guidance and activities that ask students to consider a range of different historical interpretations of the events. All resources needed for the lesson are self-contained within the PowerPoint with printer friendly versions ready to go. The lessons are as follows: Vietnam Overview and Timeline Colonial Vietnam General Giap Dien Bien Phu 1954 Geneva Accords 1954 Domino Theory & McCarthyism Ho Chi Minh The Vietcong Strategic Hamlet Program Overthrow of Diem 1963 Gulf of Tonkin Incident 1964 Vietcong Tactics US Tactics Khe Sanh, Tet & Hue Nixon Doctrine & Vietnamization Opposition to the War – Media & Atrocities My Lai Massacre 1968 Opposition to the War – Students, Kent State and the Draft Support for the War – Hard Hats Peace and the Fall of Saigon 1975 Why did the US Fail? 80 Flashcards Wolsey Academy is a non-profit with every penny we make going to good causes, see our website, Wolsey Academy (Google us), for more information and to access free History games and lots more resources. Hope it helps. W.

This product contains access to all of modules and lessons you will need to teach the entire ICT IGCSE Course. It follows the Edexcel specification but the cross over with Cambridge spec makes it also a worthwhile investment for this too (I have taught both before). Unit 1 - Digital Devices (17 lessons) Unit 2 - Connectivity (11 lessons) Unit 3 - Operating Online (26 lessons ) Unit 4 - Online Services (5 lessons) Unit 5 - Applying ICT (7 lessons) Unit 6 - Word, PPT, Excel, web authoring and graphics- basics & advanced (19 lessons) Unit 6 Database skills (MS Access) (6 lessons). Also included are some introduction to coding lessons, including HTML which has a direct link to the GCSE content. KS3 Coding Module (8 lessons) HTML Basics Module (8 Lessons) The price is a significant mark down from purchasing all the lessons individually on the TES. Wolsey Academy, a non-profit resource provider, directs all profits to various charities, including refugee support, youth sports, educational programs, and carbon capture, achieving a carbon-negative status. Explore our site for resources and free history role-playing games loved by students. Thank you for your dedication to teaching and for supporting our mission. Better Teaching, Better Planet. Hope it helps.

One lesson from a series of 28 on China in the 20th Century. Each lesson comes with all the resources you need to teach it ‘out of the box’ including activities, worksheets, recap tasks, stretch and differentiated questions where appropriate – and each lesson comes with keywords and a revision slide and a writing homework exercise. The 28 lessons are as follows: China Intro Causes of the Boxer Rebellion Boxer Rebellion Events & Consequences 1911 Revolution May 4th Movement Sun Yat-Sen Recap Lesson United Front Northern Expedition Recap lesson Causes of the Long March Consequences of the Long March Second Sino-Japanese War Chinese Civil War Why was the CCP victorious in the Civil War? CCP’s Agricultural Reforms The Great Famine The Great Leap Forward Women in Mao’s China Political Control in Mao’s China USSR & China Causes of the Cultural Revolution Key Features of the Cultural Revolution Consequences of the Cultural Revolution The Sino-Soviet Split The Gang of Four Deng Xiaoping’s Reforms Tiananmen Square These lessons have been taught successfully for many years at a top international school and are very easily editable for your own students (they’d also work very easily without any editing!) Wolsey Academy is a non-profit that looks to share and sell excellent teaching materials. Every penny we make goes to one of the charity partners listed on our website – from carbon capture (we take in more carbon each year than we put out!) to local youth sports to housing refugees – we aim to be a positive influence in the world. Better Teaching, Better Planet. Check out our mission and our other resources at our website, just search ‘Wolsey Academy’ to find us!

Students investigate the legend of Atlantis, exploring its origins in Plato’s writings. Activities include watching videos, relaying map details, and breaking a Caesar code. They analyse sources, discuss the historical basis of the legend, and create their own theories about Atlantis’ existence. The lesson blends mythology with historical skills, engaging students in critical thinking and code-breaking tasks. Taken from a series of 10 lessons on The Bronze Age. They provide an excellent and engaging introduction to the ancient world and addresses many of the founding civilisations, stories and achievements that shape the rest of history. No study of history would be complete without these lessons. Each lesson is designed to cover a range of historical and exam skills to build up students knowledge and exam skills ready for any exam board, external and internal. They are also a huge amount of fun to teach! Those lessons are: Bronze Age Overview Sumerians and Mesopotamia Indus Valley The Magan People of Arabia (The UAE & Oman) Minoans on Crete and the Minotaur Mycenaeans and the Trojan War The Shang & Zhou Dynasty The Legend of Atlantis The Sea Peoples – Migration or Conquest? The Mystery of the Bronze Age Collapse Wolsey Academy operates as a non-profit, with every penny we make going to one of our charity partners or into the Ipswich Initiative, funding good works across the town and county. Search for Wolsey Academy to see our website for more details and to purchase resources at a discount. Use code ‘WOLSEY’ for 10% off at the Wolsey Academy Web Store Please help us, help you, help them. Thank you. Hope it helps. W

This lesson delves into the illustrious life of William Marshal, celebrated as the greatest knight of medieval England. Renowned for his exemplary chivalry, loyalty, and martial prowess, Marshal served under four English kings. His significant contributions include his role in the signing of the Magna Carta and stabilising England during its tumultuous periods. Through this lesson, students will explore Marshal’s historical impact and the ideals of knighthood he embodied. Lesson Tasks: Video Analysis: Watch a historical video detailing William Marshal’s life and achievements. Choose the correct summary from multiple options, focusing on Marshal’s skills in tournaments and his diplomatic and military roles. Timeline Activity: Sort key events from William Marshal’s life into chronological order to enhance understanding of his era. Achievement Ranking: Read about Marshal’s major achievements as presented in different slides. Rank these achievements according to their historical importance. Write paragraphs justifying the rankings using the PEEKA paragraph planning method, promoting structured analytical thinking. Recap Quiz: Conclude with a quiz to reinforce knowledge of William Marshal’s contributions and legacy, ensuring comprehension of his historical significance and the values he represented.

The Cold War IGCSE Edexcel One lesson from over forty on the Cold War, designed for the IGCSE Edexcel specification but instantly transferable to any other GCSE (or non-GCSE) curriculum. It begins before the Second World War, with the origins of Communist thinking and the Russian Revolution and continues right through the fall of the Berlin Wall and the end of the USSR. Each lesson comes with a range of activities, keyword cards and assessments. Focus on developing analytical and writing skills. Wolsey Academy is a non-profit organisation and any money we make from the sale of resources goes to one of the charities we support, which can be seen at our website at Wolsey Academy (just google us). In addition, we host great 3D History games, complete with workbooks, that are free for your students to play and complete. Here you can also purchase more of our lessons at a discount.

This lesson explores the significant changes in women’s roles during the First World War. Students will examine how total war necessitated women’s participation in various sectors, including factories, transport, and medical services. Activities include a gallery task to create informative posters, a gallery walk for peer learning, and writing a report to the government on women’s contributions and recommendations for societal changes post-war. Lesson Content and Activities: Introduction to Total War: Define total war and discuss its implications on society. Watch a video explaining total war. Women’s Roles Before the War: Discuss women’s traditional roles before WWI, focusing on domestic jobs and limited legal rights. Highlight exceptions where women were part of the workforce, especially in textiles. Women’s Roles During the War: Explain the shift in women’s roles due to the war, taking on jobs traditionally held by men. Discuss the various sectors where women worked: factories, transport, medical services, police, and military auxiliary corps. Gallery Task: In groups, create posters on different aspects of women’s roles during WWI. Include a caption summarising the information. Display posters around the classroom. Gallery Walk: Students walk around and view the posters, completing a mind map with facts and details from each poster. Report to the Government 1918: Write a report imagining you are an advisor to the government at the end of the war. Include the situation before the war, reasons for women’s role changes, examples of their contributions, and recommendations for societal changes. Use the provided structure and sentence starters. Resources: Video link on total war Information packs for the gallery task Poster materials Mind map template Report structure and sentence starters Taken from a series of over 30 First World War lessons made by Wolsey Academy. They provide a thorough foundation of knowledge in this vital period of 20th Century History and each lesson looks to focus on a range of historical skills and exam techniques to equip students with knowledge and transferable research, analysis and study skills. To find the complete bundle, search on the Wolsey Academy website. Wolsey Academy operates as a non-profit, with every penny we make going to one of our charity partners or into the Ipswich Initiative, funding good works across the town and county. Search for Wolsey Academy to see our website for more details and to purchase resources at a discount. Use code ‘WOLSEY’ for 10% off at the Wolsey Academy Web Store. Please help us, help you, help them. Thank you. Hope it helps.

This lesson examines the attack on Pearl Harbour on 7th December 1941, which prompted the United States to enter World War II. Students will learn about the causes, events, and consequences of the attack. Activities include brainstorming prior knowledge, video analysis, categorising causes and consequences, guided reading, and writing PEEKA paragraphs. The lesson concludes with a reflection on the impact of the attack on American public opinion and the course of the war. Lesson Content and Activities: Introduction: Discuss what students already know about the attack on Pearl Harbour. Write down ideas and swap with peers to create a comprehensive spider diagram. What Was It? Provide an overview of the attack, including key details about the surprise military strike by the Japanese Navy Air Service. Video Analysis: Watch clips from the Imperial War Museum and other sources to gather additional information on the causes and consequences of the attack. Add notes to the spider diagram. Why Did Japan Attack? What Were the Consequences? Break down the causes and consequences into three categories: political, economic, and military. Define each category and discuss examples. Causes and Consequences of the Attack: Complete a worksheet by colour coding the causes and consequences according to their categories. Draw icons to help remember each factor. Write a summary of the events of the day. Guided Reading Task: Give each paragraph a subheading and write down three key facts for each. Why is it Known as ‘A Day that Will Live in Infamy’? Watch and listen to President Franklin Roosevelt’s speech given the day after the attack. Discuss the key points and the USA’s response. Writing Task: Write two paragraphs explaining the consequences of the attack on Pearl Harbour using the PEEKA paragraph structure. Plan the answer using the PEEKA grid and guidance sheet. Class Discussion: Share and discuss the written paragraphs. Reflect on the immediate and long-term impacts of the attack on Pearl Harbour. Resources: Spider diagram template Video links on the attack Worksheet for categorising causes and consequences Guided reading text PEEKA paragraph guidelines and planning sheet

One lesson from a series of 28 on China in the 20th Century. Each lesson comes with all the resources you need to teach it ‘out of the box’ including activities, worksheets, recap tasks, stretch and differentiated questions where appropriate – and each lesson comes with keywords and a revision slide and a writing homework exercise. The 28 lessons are as follows: China Intro Causes of the Boxer Rebellion Boxer Rebellion Events & Consequences 1911 Revolution May 4th Movement Sun Yat-Sen Recap Lesson United Front Northern Expedition Recap lesson Causes of the Long March Consequences of the Long March Second Sino-Japanese War Chinese Civil War Why was the CCP victorious in the Civil War? CCP’s Agricultural Reforms The Great Famine The Great Leap Forward Women in Mao’s China Political Control in Mao’s China USSR & China Causes of the Cultural Revolution Key Features of the Cultural Revolution Consequences of the Cultural Revolution The Sino-Soviet Split The Gang of Four Deng Xiaoping’s Reforms Tiananmen Square These lessons have been taught successfully for many years at a top international school and are very easily editable for your own students (they’d also work very easily without any editing!) Wolsey Academy is a non-profit that looks to share and sell excellent teaching materials. Every penny we make goes to one of the charity partners listed on our website – from carbon capture (we take in more carbon each year than we put out!) to local youth sports to housing refugees – we aim to be a positive influence in the world. Better Teaching, Better Planet. Check out our mission and our other resources at our website, just search ‘Wolsey Academy’ to find us!

One lesson from a series of 10 lessons from Wolsey Academy on the Ancient Greeks. Each lesson is packed with engaging activities, historical content, and fully resourced materials, making them ready to teach straight away. Homer and Greek Literature: Lesson Highlights: Students storyboard key scenes from The Iliad or The Odyssey. Group work on presenting their storyboards to the class. Discussions on the influence of Homer on Greek culture. Class reading and analysis of famous (simplified) excerpts from Homer’s works. Resources: Storyboard templates, visual scene descriptions, and guided reading activities. Scaffolding provided through vocabulary lists, simplified texts, and teacher support for students with varying reading abilities. The others lessons in the series are as follows: The Minoans - Students will re-enact a Minoan bull-leaping event by writing and performing the commentary for a mythical bull-leaping competition, bringing this ancient tradition to life. The Mycenaeans & The Trojan War - Students will create their own version of the Trojan Horse, constructing and presenting how they would use it to infiltrate an enemy city. Homer and Greek Literature - In this lesson, students will work in groups to storyboard key scenes from The Iliad or The Odyssey and present their adaptations to the class. Olympia & The Olympic Games - Students will write and produce a mock newspaper report on the Ancient Olympic Games, discussing the sports, competitors, and the religious significance of the event. Greek Gods & Delphi - Students will engage in a Gods and Myths role-playing activity, where they act as various Greek gods debating their importance in front of the class. Athenian Democracy - This lesson includes a mock Athenian assembly where students participate in a democratic vote on a key issue, experiencing the decision-making process of ancient Athens. The Persian Wars - Students will work together to create a battle strategy for either the Greeks or Persians, then simulate the famous battles using maps and counters to analyse the outcomes. Sparta & The Peloponnesian War - Students will debate the strengths and weaknesses of Sparta versus Athens in a classroom debate, acting as representatives from each city-state. The Athenian Golden Age - Students will set up a museum showcase in which they create displays on different aspects of the Golden Age, including philosophy, architecture, and science, and then present their work to their peers. Alexander the Great - Students will create a timeline of Alexanders major battles and conquests, illustrating his route across Asia and presenting key moments in his empire-building journey. All of these lessons are available at the Wolsey Academy website or here on TES/TPT. See the voucher code inside each lesson for more information on how to secure a discount. We hope it helps.

• Overview: Examine Commodore Matthew Perry’s expedition to Japan and his negotiation of the Treaty of Kanagawa, which opened Japan to the West. • Activities: o Video Analysis: Explore Perry’s strategies and the impacts of his expedition on Japanese isolation. o Timeline Sorting: Sequence events leading to and following the treaty. o Extended Writing: Reflect on the long-term effects of Perry’s actions on Japan and international relations.

In this lesson, students examine the reign of Mary I and the persecution of Protestants, leading to her nickname “Bloody Mary.” Activities include video analysis of her reign, creating timelines of key events, and debates on whether the title “Bloody Mary” is justified. Students will explore the stories of the Ipswich Martyrs, conduct role-plays of historical events, and create presentations on the religious conflicts of the period. Taken from a series of 20 lessons on Tudor England. They provide an thorough foundation of knowledge in this vital period of European history and each lesson looks to focus on a range of historical skills and exam techniques to equip students with knowledge and transferable research, analysis and study skills. Those lessons are: Battle of Bosworth 1485 Henry VII John Cabot Henry VIII & Catherine of Aragon Thomas Wolsey’s Reforms Anne Boleyn Rise of Cromwell Dissolution of the Monasteries Pilgrimage of Grace 1536 Henry VIII & His Wives Edward VI’s Reformation Bloody Mary Elizabeth I – Overview Elizabeth I – Challenges Sir Francis Drake Sir Walter Raleigh Spanish Armada The Mary Rose Shakespeare Wolsey’s Ipswich Wolsey Academy operates as a non-profit, with every penny we make going to one of our charity partners or into the Ipswich Initiative, funding good works across the town and county. Search for Wolsey Academy to see our website for more details and to purchase resources at a discount. Use code ‘WOLSEY’ for 10% off at the Wolsey Academy Web Store Please help us, help you, help them. Thank you. Hope it helps. W

This lesson on the Windrush Generation explores the arrival of Caribbean migrants to Britain on the SS Empire Windrush in 1948. It examines the push and pull factors for migration, such as post-war labor shortages in Britain and economic difficulties in the Caribbean. Students analyze the challenges faced by the migrants, including racial discrimination and housing issues, and their cultural contributions to British society. Activities include watching and analyzing a video, discussing a case study, identifying push and pull factors, completing a pre-printed activity sheet, and participating in quizzes to reinforce key concepts and historical context. Wolsey Academy is a non-profit resource creator. Every penny we make goes to one of our partner charities – from space science education to local sports teams to carbon capture. Please help us, help you, help them by checking out our website and making use of our free and premium resources. We have over 1000 resources covering History, Business, IT, Geography and English. As a special offer to those with an interest in the Windrush Generation and their history please use the code ‘WINDRUSH’ to get 50% all resources at the our store. Search for Wolsey Academy on Google. Thank you and we hope it helps.

This lesson is from a scheme of work that covers everything you need from module 1 of CIE Business Studies IGCSE: Business Activity. In total the Module 1 Scheme of Work includes: 10 case studies, 19 packs of flash cards, 17 Google Quizzes and 23 lesson PowerPoints. Hope it helps! The Economic Problem > Lesson activities>Case Study >Key word flash cards pack>Google Quiz. Specialisation > Lesson activities>Case Study >Key word flash cards pack>Google Quiz. The Purpose of Business > Lesson activities>Case Study >Key word flash cards pack>Google Quiz. The Economic Sectors > Lesson activities>Case Study >Key word flash cards pack>Google Quiz. Mixed Economy > Lesson activities>Case Study >Key word flash cards pack>Google Quiz. Mid-Topic Revision 1 > Lesson activities> >Key word flash cards pack>Google Quizzes Entrepreneurs > Lesson activities >Key word flash cards pack>Google Quiz. Business Plan > Lesson activities>Case Study >Key word flash cards pack>Google Quiz. Business Size > Lesson activities>Case Study >Key word flash cards pack>Google Quiz. Business Growth > Lesson activities> Key word flash cards pack>Google Quiz. Problems with Growth > Lesson activities> Key word flash cards pack>Google Quiz. Example Assessment>Lesson activities Mid-Topic Revision 2 > Lesson activities >Key word flash cards pack>Google Quizzes Mid-Topic Assessment>Lesson activities Mid-Topic Assessment Feedback>Lesson Activities Types of Business – Sole Traders and Partnerships > Lesson activities>Case Study >Key word flash cards pack>Google Quiz. Types of Business – Ltd and Plc > Lesson activities>Case Study >Key word flash cards pack>Google Quiz. Franchising > Lesson activities>Case Study >Key word flash cards pack>Google Quiz. Public Corporations > Lesson activities>Case Study >Key word flash cards pack Business Objectives > Lesson activities>Key word flash cards pack>Google Quiz. Stakeholder Objectives > Lesson activities> Google Quiz. Stakeholder Conflict > Lesson activities>Key word flash cards pack>Google Quiz. Unit 1: Business Activities > Keyword Flash card pack> Google Quizzes Wolsey Academy, a non-profit resource provider, directs all profits to various charities, including refugee support, youth sports, educational programs, and carbon capture, achieving a carbon-negative status. Explore our site for resources and free history role-playing games loved by students. Thank you for your dedication to teaching and for supporting our mission.