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All lessons posted are full lessons, which include all necessary worksheets and sources. All lessons posted have been tried and tested in the classroom.
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This is a full lesson investigating the properties of group one metals/Alkali metals. It was originally delivered to a year 8 class but could easily be adapted for other key stages and year levels. This is designed for a 100 minute lesson but could be broken up into smaller parts.
This is the second lesson in a series of lessons. The other lessons are also available here.
Please note - This lesson contains a demonstration of alkali metals reacting with water so preparation will be needed for that.
During the lesson, pupils will:
Complete a do now task testing their knowledge using the periodic table (from the previous lesson in the series)
Recap information from the previous lesson about the properties of metals and non-metals.
Identify the periods and groups on a periodic table and what we can tell about an element by its position on the periodic table.
Recap knowledge of structure of an atom and the importance of protons and neutrons.
Identify the group one/Alkali metals on the periodic table.
Make observations about the reaction between Lithium, Sodium and Potassium and water.
Make predictions about the reaction of rubidium and caesium with water. Watch a video to see the reaction and compare it with predictions.
Identify the relationship between the position in the group and the reactivity of a group one metal.
Compare the properties of group one metals with other metals.
This is the second lesson in a scheme of work about the Atlantic Slave Trade. In this lesson, pupils attempt to prove that "civilisation" existed in Africa before the start of the slave trade. In particular, pupils use evidence and sources to respond to a quote from David Hume.
This lesson includes -
*Attitudes of Europeans towards Africa during the slave trade.
* Examples of civilisation and technology in Africa before the slave trade.
* Investigation of the Mali Empire as an example of civilisation in Africa before the slave trade
* Homework task to get students to respond to European attitudes towards Africa based on the evidence they have considered during the lesson.
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This is the fourth lesson in a unit of work on forces which could be adapted for use at KS3 or GCSE. The lesson is a practical lesson to test Hooke’s law. There is also some work on elastic deformation which may be too high for KS3 but could be easily removed.
During this lesson pupils will:
Discuss the uses of springs.
Get some basic contextual information about Robert Hooke
Identify the IV and DV of the practical and write a hypothesis to test.
Use the method to identify hazards and write rules to minimize them.
Conduct the experiment to test Hooke’s law.
Calculate spring extension and graph results. Compare results with expected results for Hooke’s law.
Complete evaluation questions
Learn about Hooke’s law.
Learn about elastic deformation.
Complete consolidation task.
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This is a series of lessons covering the new Edexcel A-Level History unit: Britain losing and gaining an Empire 1763 - 1914.
This series of lessons covers the second breadth study: The Changing Nature of the Royal Navy.
The Bundle contains the following lessons:
Lesson 1: Introduction to the Royal Navy and the Age of Sail.
Lesson 2: Development of Technology
Lesson 3: Changing Role of the Navy (Suppression of the Slave Trade)
Lesson 4: Royal Navy and the Suppression of Piracy
Lesson 5: Royal Navy Voyages of Discovery
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This is the first lesson in a series covering the new Edexcel A-Level History unit: Mao's China 1949 - 1976. This series of lessons covers Key Topic four: Social and Cultural Changes 1949 - 1976.
The lesson is ready to teach and includes all worksheets and sources. The lessons refer to the textbook "Communist States in the Twentieth Century " (Bunce, 2015 - Hodder) although other textbooks could be used with the lessons.
During the lesson pupils will:
* Use CPC propaganda as ISM to identify the changes to the lives of women after 1949.
* Use the text to find evidence to support or contradict the statement - During the Cultural Revolution, Women achieved equality with men and a number of other statements.
* Debate the issue of weather women achieved true change and improvements in their lives after 1949 or not.
* Watch video exploring the situation for Women in China today.
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This is the fifth lesson of a scheme of work in about Medieval Castles.
The focus of the lesson is to have pupils evaluate the different methods used to attack castles.
During the lesson pupils will:
- Use an ISM to develop an initial list of the ways that castles could be attacked.
- Use information to evaluate the strengths and weaknesses of different methods to attack castles.
- Use the information from the lesson to plan an attack on a castle.
- Complete peer assessment to evaluate plans of attack from other pupils.
This lesson is ready to teach and includes all worksheets and resources needed.
This lesson is aimed towards year seven but could be easily adapted for key stage 1 or 2.
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This is the fourth lesson in a scheme of work about the Atlantic Slave Trade. This lesson in particular focuses on the middle passage and conditions for slaves on the ships.
This lesson includes -
* Discussion of the conditions for slaves on the slave ships.
* Source analysis activity for pupils to gather information about the conditions on the slave ships.
* Source activity looking at the usefulness and reliability of sources explaining aspects of the middle passage.
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This is the third lesson in a series of six covering the new Edexcel A-Level History unit: Mao's China 1949 - 1976. This series of lessons covers Key Topic One: Establishing Communist Rule 1949 - 1957.
The lesson is ready to teach and includes all worksheets and sources. The lessons refer to the textbook "Communist States in the Twentieth Century " (Bunce, 2015 - Hodder) although other textbooks could be used with the lessons.
During the lesson pupils will investigate:
* Mao's proclamation of the PRC
* Problems facing Mao and the communist party in 1949.
* Mao Zedung though and the stages of communism according to Marx.
* The common program for China and Mao's political vision for China
* Beginning of political reform in China
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This pack contains the sixth and seventh lessons in a scheme of work about the Tudors.
The scheme of work is directed towards year 7 but could easily be adapted for KS1, KS2 or other year levels.
The focus of this lesson is on investigating the reasons for and failure of the Spanish Armada.
During these lessons pupils will:
First Lesson:
- Complete an ISM task to identify what happened in 1588.
- Evaluate the key reasons (MEERPS) for Phillip sending the Spanish Armada to invade England.
- Analyse and evaluate the Spanish plan of attack and English plan of defence and use this evidence to decide who they think would win .
Second Lesson:
- Listen to Elizabeth's speech at Tilbury and suggest how much impact it might have.
- Use inference to try and identify the main reasons why the Spanish Armada failed.
- Investigate what actually happened to the Armada
- Begin as assessment task/essay evaluating and prioritising the main reasons for the failure of the Armada.
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This is the third lesson in a scheme of work about the Atlantic Slave Trade. In this lesson, pupils will investigate the triangular trade system and why it meant the slave trade was so difficult to abolish.
This lesson includes -
* Supply and demand of goods in Europe, Africa and the Americas.
* Activity to investigate how the triangle trade operated.
* Thinking activity and discussion about the impact of the triangle trade and why it meant that the slave trade was so difficult to abolish.
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This is a lesson from a scheme of work covering the First World War. During this lesson, pupils will use a variety of different sources to investigate and make judgements General Haig's ability as a leader.
This lesson was designed for a year 9/KS3 class but could be easily adapted for other classes or levels.
The lesson is ready to teach and the power point contains all the resources required.
During the lesson pupils will complete the following activities:
* Recall learning from last lesson about the Battle of the Somme
* Use an image of General Haig to form initial impressions of him.
* Evaluate two contrasting cartoons about Haig and identify the opinions people had about him during and after the War.
* Watch a short video giving background information about Haig
* Analyse a source from Haig about successes during the Battle of the Somme, evaluate reliability.
* Use statements about Haig as evidence for either his ability or incompetence as a leader.
* Quick investigate of the Pals Battalions and their impact on Britain.
* Write a short evaluation about Haig and judge his leadership.
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This is the third lesson in a scheme of work about the Battle of Hastings. The lessons are aimed towards year 7 but could easily be adapted for other year levels.
This lesson is ready to go and includes all resources.
During this lesson, pupils will:
- Investigate the different types of soldiers who fought in the Saxon and Norman armied suring the Battle of Hastings.
- Evalaute the relative strengths and weaknesses of the different soldiers.
- Based on the evidence the have gathered, pupils decide who they think would win.
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This bundle contains six full lessons of a scheme of work about the Battle of Hastings.
The lessons included in the bundle are:
Lesson 1: Claimant to the Throne
Lesson 2: The Battle of Stamford Bridge
Lesson 3: Battle of Hastings Soldiers
Lesson 4: What happened at Hastings
Lesson 5: Battle of Hastings assessment
Lesson 6: Why did William win the Battle of Hastings.
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This is the fifth lesson in a scheme of work about the Tudors.
The scheme of work is directed towards year 7 but could easily be adapted for KS1, KS2 or other year levels.
The focus of this lesson is on investigating the problem that Elizabeth had with Mary Queen of Scots and how she dealt with the problem.
During the lesson pupils will:
- Analyse ISM of Mary Queen of Scots Execution
- Gain a brief overview of Elizabeth's problem with Mary Queen of Scots.
- Investigate and evaluate the reasons for and against executing Mary Queen of Scots.
- Complete a writing frame to make a decision based on the evidence from the card sort.
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This is the fourth lesson of a scheme of work in about Medieval Castles.
The focus of the lesson is for pupils to investigate the ways castles developed over time.
During the lesson pupils will:
- Evaluate knowledge of Motte and Bailey castles from previous lessons.
- Complete image analysis to identify the differences and relative strengths and weaknesses of different types of castles.
- Use what they have learnt and information sheets to develop a short presentation about either Stone Keep or Concentric castles.
This lesson is ready to teach and includes all worksheets and resources needed.
This lesson is aimed towards year seven but could be easily adapted for key stage 1 or 2.
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This is the second lesson of a scheme of work in about Medieval Castles.
The focus of the lesson is to have pupils evaluate the best place to build a castle.
During the lesson pupils will:
- Pupils discuss why an important person such as a king might want to build a castle.
- Analyse picture of Dover Castle and evaluate its position on a hill next to the coast.
- Identify advantages and disadvantages of building a castle on top of a hill or in the middle of a forrest.
- Complete a mapping activity to identify the best place to build a castle based on previous learning in the lesson.
- Complete a PEA paragraph to explain their choice of position.
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This lesson is aimed towards year seven but could be easily adapted for key stage 1 or 2.
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This is the fourth lesson in a series covering the new Edexcel A-Level History unit: Britain losing and gaining an Empire 1763 - 1914.
This series of lessons covers the second depth study: Learning from past mistakes:Canada and the Durham Report, 1837 - 40
The lesson is ready to teach and includes all worksheets and sources. The lessons refers to the textbook "Britain: Losing and gaining and Empire, 1763 - 1914" (Christie, 2016 Pearson) although other textbooks could be used with the lessons.
During the lesson pupils will:
* Investigate the character of the Earl of Durham and his early work in parliamentary reform.
* Use source analysis to identify the reasons why Durham was chosen to deal with the Canadian situation
* Investigate the actions taken by Durham in Canada and evaluate his reputation as a reformer and the reasons for the failure of the Canada mission.
* Investigate and evaluate the impact of Durhams advisers Wakefield and Buller.
* Decide if Durham deserves to be remembered as a reformer.
* Evaluate British actions and decide if the way they dealt with Canada shows that they had learnt from their mistakes.
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This is the fifth lesson in a scheme of work about the Battle of Hastings. The lessons are aimed towards year 7 but could easily be adapted for other year levels.
This lesson is ready to go and includes all resources.
During this lesson, pupils will:
- Use information and learning from previous lessons to create a newspaper acticle to outline the key events of the Battle of Hastings and suggest why William won.
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This power point contains fact files about the different Russian leaders between 1862 and 1964.
This was used with the old OCR A-Level unit Russia and its Rulers as an information gathering gallery task.
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Lesson on the impact of prohibition of American Society.
The worksheet referred to for the spider diagram are from the textbook "The USA 1919 - 1941" by Steve Waugh and John Wright.