Perfect for early Year 12 students
This complete lesson package introduces students to Marxism as a sociological theory, tailored for the Theory and Methods section of the AQA A-Level Sociology specification. Ideal for the start of Year 12, it provides a rigorous and engaging foundation in Marxist ideas, preparing students to apply theory across topics such as education, crime, and the family later in the course.
Included in this resource pack:
PowerPoint presentation with teacher-led explanation, talk tasks, and retrieval questions, hinge questions and desirable difficulty
A3 support sheet summarising core concepts with tier 3 terminology, quick prompts, and memorable examples (e.g. Amazon warehouses, CEO pay gaps)
Comparison Venn diagram to challenge students to evaluate similarities and differences between Marxism and Functionalism, building their AO3 skills
Key content covered:
Historical materialism
Base and superstructure
Class conflict
Ideology and false consciousness
Alienation
Revolution and criticism of Marxism
Designed to prompt critical thinking, classroom debate, and deeper understanding, this lesson offers clear knowledge-building while pushing students to engage with contemporary examples and evaluative thinking.
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