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A double period lesson covering the Ruhr Crisis and subsequent hyperinflation in Germany in 1923. This lesson has been used with great success as part of a scheme of work for the Cambridge IGCSE, Edexcel IGCSE (Germany topic) and British GCSE exam boards and is suitable for all IGCSE abilities. Specific content: Slide 1 - Introduction and title Slide 2 - Starter - Challenge grid task recapping prior knowledge of the terms of the Treaty of Versailles, and Germany’s reaction. (Can be used as a mini test, silent starter or group challenge. Students need to be strategic in order to gain as many marks as possible within the time frame. Slide 3 - ‘Our Big Learning Question’ and breakdown of learning objectives. Slide 4-6 - Main Task 1 - Dual coding task for the events of the Ruhr Crisis. Slide 7 - Students swap picture wheels and complete a write up of the event using the illustrations of their partner and the keywords to create a comprehensive account. Slide 8 - Hyperinflation worksheet task. Slide 9 - Student construction of Germany’s spiral of decline. Slide 10 - Review of Germany’s spiral of decline from WWI to 1923. Duration: This lesson consists of a minimum of 2 hours of content. Each activity has been carefully designed using tried and tested methods to guarantee maximum engagement and understanding in order to facilitate maximum progress. I understand that quality is of the greatest importance when imparting important History content and skills to your students, particularly if you’re paying for it! If you’d like to see an example of my work before you part with your hard earned money, please feel free to download my FREE PAPER 2 MASTERCLASS to give you an indication of the top quality resources we produce (with more coming soon!) Associated resources Paper 1 CIE IGCSE Full Coure Review Paper 1 Model Answers CIE IGCSE Cambridge IGCSE Chapter One Review - In a nutshell FREE Treaty of Versailles Revision Mindmap IGCSE CIE Paper 1 Exam Technique Masterclass IGCSE CIE NEW Paper 4 Exam Technique Masterclass

Kickstart your GCSE History course with this comprehensive, high-impact introductory lesson designed to set the tone for success from Day 1. This resource introduces students to the Treaty of Versailles, recaps the origins of World War I, and the impact of the conflict in Europe. Perfect for any GCSE History curriculum, it provides a strong foundation for understanding the key events that shaped the interwar period and sets the stage for future lessons on such topics as the League of Nations, Hitler’s Foreign Policy and the causes of World War II. With over 2 hours of lesson content and a wide **variety of **differentiated activities, this resource is ideal for teachers looking for flexible, high-quality materials that can be used across all exam boards. This fully resourced first lesson introduces students to the causes, context, and consequences of WWI, with a particular focus on the human, political, and economic cost of war, laying the foundation for understanding the attitudes and aims of the Big Three, the terms of the Treaty of Versailles and the wider themes of 20th Century history. What’s Included? Over two hours of structured lesson content Differentiated and varied activities designed to engage all learners: Brain dumps Scrabble challenges Gap fills Carousel/information hunt Dual coding Comprehension and oracy tasks Persuasive writing Homework activity that consolidates learning and preps students for the next lesson. Fully editable PowerPoint & resources If you found this lesson useful, be sure to check out the full lesson series on the Treaty of Versailles here. Packed full with engaging and differentiated activities, clear explanations and opportunities for low stakes exam practice - this series is designed to support teacher workload while ensuring maximum recall, understanding and progress for students. Associated resources: The Ruhr Crisis and Hyperinflation - Double lesson Treaty of Versailles Knowledge Test FREE Treaty of Versailles revision mind map Treaty of Versailles in a nutshell To maximise content revision and recall at the end of the topic, the Treaty of Versailles Revision Bundle is a must have!

Kickstart your IGCSE History course with this comprehensive, high-impact introductory lesson designed to set the tone for success from Day 1. Perfectly aligned with the Cambridge IGCSE History syllabus, Part 1 of this resource outlines the core content, skills, and methods of assessment used in the IGCSE History course, as well as the breakdown of the course across Year 10 and 11. Designed to put your students at ease and map out a clear trajectory for their IGCSE History journey that is manageable, enjoyable and focused on growth and progress. Part 2 of this resource is an introductory lesson to the Treaty of Versailles and bridges the gap between students’ prior knowledge of World War I and the first IGCSE key enquiry: “How fair was the Treaty of Versailles?” This fully resourced lesson introduces students to the causes, context, and consequences of WWI, with a particular focus on the human, political, and economic cost of war, laying the foundation for understanding the attitudes and aims of the Big Three, the terms of the Treaty of Versailles and the wider themes of 20th Century history. What’s Included? Over two hours of structured lesson content Differentiated and varied activities designed to engage all learners: Brain dumps Scrabble challenges Gap fills Carousel/information hunt Dual coding Comprehension and oracy tasks Persuasive writing Homework activity that consolidates learning and preps students for the next lesson. Fully editable PowerPoint & resources If you found this lesson useful, be sure to check out the full lesson series on Chapter 1: Treaty of Versailles here. Packed full with engaging and differentiated activities, clear explanations and opportunities for low stakes exam practice - this series is designed to support teacher workload while ensuring maximum recall, understanding and progress for students. Associated resources: The Ruhr Crisis and Hyperinflation - Double lesson Treaty of Versailles Knowledge Test CIE IGCSE HISTORY 2026 - PAPER 2 (Treaty of Versailles) WRITING AND PLANNING TEMPLATES FOR SCAFFOLDING SOURCE SKILLS The Big Paper 2 ‘EVERYTHING’ Bundle - Treaty of Versailles, 2026 examination. To maximise content revision and recall at the end of the topic, the Treaty of Versailles Revision Bundle is a must have!