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Welcome to History Hacks, where history comes alive! 🌟 Discover expertly crafted GCSE and KS3 history lessons meticulously designed by a qualified history teacher with a passion for education. Dive into ann engaging curriculum that not only covers all the key skills and disciplinary knowledge required by Edexcel but also sparks creativity and excitement in every student. From captivating storytelling to interactive activities, my lessons are tailored to make history a thrilling adventure.

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Welcome to History Hacks, where history comes alive! 🌟 Discover expertly crafted GCSE and KS3 history lessons meticulously designed by a qualified history teacher with a passion for education. Dive into ann engaging curriculum that not only covers all the key skills and disciplinary knowledge required by Edexcel but also sparks creativity and excitement in every student. From captivating storytelling to interactive activities, my lessons are tailored to make history a thrilling adventure.
Nazi Economics
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Nazi Economics

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Economics… fun right? Well this lesson is, well sort of. It does what it says on the tin. This fully resourced lesson will focus in on all major aspects of the Nazi economic policy. Lesson 23/24
Women in Nazi Germany
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Women in Nazi Germany

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Guide your students through kinder, kuche and kirche with this fully resourced lesson. Determine change & continuity between the Weimar & Nazi ages and delve into the depravity of Lebensborn. Lesson 21/24
The Hungarian Uprising
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The Hungarian Uprising

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Designed to build evidence to construct a narrative account question this lesson will guide your students through the main events behind and during the uprising and then allow students to develop knowledge of the consequences through a check on tension. Lesson 6/16
The Berlin Airlift
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The Berlin Airlift

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Construct a narrative of the Berlin Crisis 1948-49 through this lesson. Using comprehension, stretch/ challenge and evidence judgements students will gain a clearly break down of the events of the Berlin Airlift and its significance in rising Cold War Tensions. Lesson 4/16
Treaty of Versailles
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Treaty of Versailles

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Discover “The Treaty of Versailles” – A Comprehensive Teaching Resource for History Educators Dive into the pivotal events of 1919 with “The Treaty of Versailles”, a meticulously designed teaching resource perfect for Year 10 history lessons. This resource unpacks the dictated peace forced upon Germany at the culmination of the First World War and the attitudes towards it from Germany. Key Features:     •    Interactive Learning: Engage students with tasks like analyzing the territorial losses Germany faced and the aims of the big three at the Paris Peace Conference.     •    Critical Thinking Challenges: Promote deeper understanding through thought-provoking questions on German resentment of the treaty.     •    Exam Prep Integration: Includes practice questions to develop source analysis skills.     •    Holistic Approach: Links historical events to broader narratives like World War I’s end and the formation of the League of Nations. Equip your students with the tools to explore this transformative period in German history. Perfect for fostering analytical skills and historical empathy. Don’t miss this essential resource for your classroom!
The Early Nazi Party
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The Early Nazi Party

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Okay, so its stretch to say this just covers the early party… but who doesn’t like to kill a few birds with one stone (figuratively… obvs). Here you will a find a lesson that does just that, a focus on the who’s who of early Nazi politics as well as, a look into the 25 Point Plan and other key elements. Included are all resources, including a Nazi Party Manifesto to complete. Lesson 5/25
Tudor Language
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Tudor Language

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Ever wanted to talk like a Tudor? Concerned your students will find it hard to differentiate between thou and thy? Well… here is the lesson for you - an introduction to the style of speech in Shakespeare’s age complete with an plenary task to truly get your ruff on for. Lesson 02 in sequence of lessons. Designed to focus on use of language, understanding specific terms and using these effectively in reading to allow for easier understanding of the play you choose to read.
Transportation to Australia
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Transportation to Australia

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For Edexcel GCSE Crime & Punishment. Focus on the introduction of large scale transportation as a punishment. To include: Mapping of the reasons for it’s use Source inference for punishments in the colonies. Story of the Tolpuddle Martyrs (literacy focus) Story board of causes, events and consequences of Tolpuddle.
1066 Complete SOW
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1066 Complete SOW

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A complete 5 lesson scheme of lessons to evaluate the context and events of 1066. Lesson order: 01 - Anglo-Saxon Kingdoms (focus on Pre-Norman England) 02 - The Crisis of 1066 (focus on the contenders for the throne). 03 - Warfare in 1066 (explanation of army formations and tactics - context for lesson 04) 04 - The Battle of Hastings (focus on - well it’s in the name). 05 - Edgar (Exploration of the life of Edgar Aetheling to round of the period). Lessons aimed at year 7 with differentiation up structure. Fully resourced lessons.
Power of Kings
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Power of Kings

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Power & Democracy SOW - Lesson 1/3 Ever wanted to explore how the powers kings possessed altered between 1066 and 1603? Well… look no further here it is, a comprehensive(ish) look at this very topic. Lesson includes: Revision focused tasks on 1066 and Norman Feudalism Analysis of Harrying of the North. Comparison of contemporary and medieval monarchs Explanation and evaluation of reactions to Break with Rome, Plenary focus on who held power in which eras? Lesson designed for KS3 - can be used to support KS4.
Chernobyl
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Chernobyl

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Another additional lesson to support wider understanding of the Cold War era. Here we focus on the disaster at Chernobyl. Why did it happen? How did two men, and 800,000 ‘bio-robots’ save the world? and what did it all mean for the fragile Soviet Union? Lesson 15/16
The Truman Doctrine & Marshall Aid
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The Truman Doctrine & Marshall Aid

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Ah Dollar Diplomacy - said Stalin… not me! Through this lesson you will gain the context of the late 1940s, with an ‘own knowledge’ link to the Greek Civil War. Next you will explore the reasons behind and methods of the Truman Doctrine, Marshall Aid and then finish with the Soviet Response. Lesson 3/16
Tension In Whitechapel
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Tension In Whitechapel

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Part of GCSE Crime and Punishment Whitechapel case Study Lesson focus on immigration to Whitechapel in the 19th century and the increasing tensions as a consequence. Evaluation of tension created by immigration of Eastern European Jews, Irish Navvies and Social Anarchists to East London. Table of evaluation to complete. 8 Mark Source Usefulness question. Think-Pair-Share Starter.
Jack the Ripper
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Jack the Ripper

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Uncover the chilling mystery of Jack the Ripper with this immersive lesson designed to engage and challenge your students. Perfect for developing analytical and critical thinking skills, this resource dives deep into the infamous murders of 1888 while fostering historical curiosity. What’s Inside:     •    Victim Profiles: Explore the background of each victim, the details of their murders, and the clues left at the scene.     •    Interactive Mapping Activity: Students map the locations of the murders, creating a foundation for later investigations into the suspects.     •    Critical Questions: Thought-provoking prompts encourage students to analyze the social and historical impact of the murders.     •    Engaging Writing Tasks: Activities designed to embed understanding and deepen knowledge through reflection and analysis. Whether you’re looking to captivate students with a real-life mystery or build essential historical thinking skills, this lesson offers the perfect blend of intrigue and education.
Cold War Revision Board Game
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Cold War Revision Board Game

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A board game for students to play on ‘fun Friday’. Game requires dice and counters. Students move around asking questions, acting out scenarios and recalling information on the Cold War. Each game features space for students to add their own questions for added revision worth.
Creating the Weimar Republic
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Creating the Weimar Republic

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*The year is 1918, a brand new Germany has risen! But what does it look like? Who governs this new Weimar Republic and how strong is this new democracy? * Use this lesson to give initial context of the Weimar Republic. Looking at the set up of the government, considering strengths and weaknesses whilst students construct a constitution of the republic. Resources included. Lesson 01/25
The Spartacist Uprising
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The Spartacist Uprising

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The new republic is not safe, the Spartacists are coming! Use this third lesson in the series to explain the events of the German Revolution and Spartacist Uprising. Don’t forget to use the threatometre to ensure thematic links and significance are inferred between this and the Kapp Putsch. Lesson 3/25
The Wall St. Crash
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The Wall St. Crash

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Things are going good in Weimar right? Well all good things end, its time to learn that lesson. Use this one to focus on the events and ultimately the consequences of the crash on Germany - with implicit links to Hitler’s rise to power. Fully resourced Lesson Lesson 10/25
Anglo-Saxon Kingdoms
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Anglo-Saxon Kingdoms

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1066 Scheme of work - Lesson 1/5 *Struggling to explain the context of the pre-norman England? Well here’s the ready made resource for you. * Lesson includes: Comprehension of ‘who the Saxons are’ Evaluation and analysis of three kingdoms (Mercia, Wessex & Kent) Exploration of Saxon Crime and Punishment (links to GCSE) Plenary tasks. Aimed at KS3.
Cold War Revision Bundle
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Cold War Revision Bundle

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Bundle includes: Key content booklet Section with exam skills with model answers and tips. Key character cards to complete, with links to topics. Cold War board game with space for students to add questions.