We provide KS3, GCSE and A-level History and Sociology resources that inspire, challenge and encourage students knowledge and understanding.
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We provide KS3, GCSE and A-level History and Sociology resources that inspire, challenge and encourage students knowledge and understanding.
You will find a range of resources for example Venn diagrams, matching activities, flashcards, primary sources, mysteries and full lessons and lectures.
If there are topics you would like to see featured on our shop please let us know via our Twitter account!
This is a 26-page student workbook which should be used alongside the main AQA History text for the course (ISBN: 978-0-19-835453-6). This SECOND booklet includes learning activities for Government and Changing Society 1812-1832. This booklet has been used successfully for Flipping the Classroom: set the work to be completed before the lesson and then work on essays and conceptual knowledge. If a students has missed a lesson, just direct them to the appropriate part of the booklet. It is also accompanied by 'Cunning Questions' sheet which can be printed onto A3. Students use this to make notes on BIG QUESTIONS which supports A*/A answers in the exam. The booklet contains guided questions and activities using AQAâs textbook Industrialisation and the People 1783 - 1885. The booklet includes a range of tasks including comprehension questions linked to specific pages of the book, mind-maps, essay planning tasks, article and sources extracts with follow-up questions, historiography, timeline task and more. The download is fully editable. We also have another student work booklet for AQA 1F see: /teaching-resource/aqa-1f-industrialisation-and-the-people-student-workbook-a-level-history-25-pages-56-tasks-flipped-11532516 .
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In this part of our series of 20th Century History lessons, we explore Lloyd George's attempt at creating a country 'fit for heroes' after WW1. Students analyse an extract from his famous 'fit for heroes' speech as well as a poem which sets a contrasting tone about British social classes in 1918-1920s. Students then work with evidence, analysing how far Lloyd George did in fact succeed. The lesson concludes with an opportunity for a PEEL (Point Evidence Explain Lin) write-up.
How Did the Depression and the New Deal Affect Black Americans?
This A-Level or top ability GCSE History lesson will challenge students to consider the impact the depression and New Deal had on African-Americans. This is a full 60 minute lesson including all the resources you need to actively engage your students to think hard. The lesson gets A-Level students up from their seats, quizzing each other whilst learning new knowledge. The final main task includes a Venn Diagram which asks students to categorise information. The lesson ends with the class consolidating their understanding in a Tweet! This has been used in 'review' and 'observation' lessons with 'exceptional feedback'.
Success criteria:
Can give examples of what the New Deal did for black Americans.
Can analyse what factors affected black Americans the most.
This 60-minute A-Level lesson consolidates knowledge around three questions: Why did Russia declare war against Japan? What were the reactions to 1905 and what the the causes? Why did Nicholas II issue the October Manifesto? The lesson also includes a TASK where students categorise reasons for the October Manifesto, colour-coding into LONG/SHORT and IMMEDIATE reasons. This A-Level lesson is suitable for exams groups and specifications such as Edexcel: Russia in revolution, 1894â1924; Option 1E: Russia, 1917â91: from Lenin to Yeltsin; Option 38.1: The making of modern Russia, 1855â1991. AQA: 1H Tsarist and Communist Russia, 1855â1964 ; 2N Revolution and dictatorship: Russia, 1917â1953 . OCR: Russia 1894â1941; Russia and its Rulers 1855â1964
This 60-minute A-Level lesson provides an in-depth lecture with accompanying task for students. Students complete a mind-map whilst the teacher explains issues such as the relationship between Party and State; The role of Hitler and interpretations; The role of Hitler; The SS; Gestapo; SS-Police-SD System; and The Gestapo; the SS.
This A-level task on demography asks students to read and colour-Âcode cards according to the correct category: Migration, Death-rate, Birth-rate, Ageing population, Fertility rates and Life expectancy. An excellent resources to consolidate, revise or teach a sometimes difficult topic.
The aim of this A-Level Sociology game is to become experts in a field. In teams of three or more, students prepare to rehearse a set of questions on the topics of: Functionalist Sex Role Theory/Patriarchal Control; Liberation Theory; Class Deals. Round 1: Each team is quizzed on their topic. If they do not get it, the question is put aside. The other team can choose to answer at the end of round 1. Round 2: Teams swap question sets. Repeat process for Round 1. Round 3: Both teams go head-to-head with all questions.
This 60-minute A-Level lesson investigates the reasons why Peel repealed the Corn Laws. There is a presentation and accompanying Source Worksheet and Sources Table. The lessons starts with a recap of Peel and the Conservative Party + brief look at key historianâs view of why Peel won the election of 1841. Why did Peel repeal the Corn Laws? Students use the Sources Worksheet to complete a table (also provided). There is an exam question planning task where they use sources and plan an answer. An example is modelled which shows how to identify, then use specific knowledge and how to corroborate or refute the argument. There is a further opportunity to model using the examples in the lesson. This part of the presentation can also be set as homework.
This 46-question test will give students a revision tool and teachers an assessment resource will test students on: Prime minister Peel, Poor law amendment act 1834, Manchester School, Great Famine, Corn Laws and reasons for their repeal, Anti-Corn Law League, Maynooth Grant crisis. There are also a few questions on Chartism and trade unionism during the 1840s. This test is an excellent lesson resource and can be used for students to test each others verbally, do the test in silence then peer-assess each others work.
This resources bundle would suit: AQA Industrialisation and the People; OCR From Pitt to Peel: Britain 1783â1853; Edexcel Britain, c1785âc1870: democracy, protest and reform. The bundle includes two full A-level lessons on Robert Peel (economy and the issues around repealing Corn Laws), and an extensive revision and knowledge resource/test on Peel, Corn Laws, Poor Law Amendment Act 1834, Chartism and more.
This GCSE or A-Level lesson explores the Feminist perspective's view of the family. The lesson includes an introduction by the teacher, a challenging CARD SORTING activity where students identify the correct Feminist type and what they believe. The task includes several sociologists views eg Firestone, Somerville, Freidan, Veronica Beechey and more. The lesson concludes with an evaluation of the perspective's view of the family and includes.
This 60-minute A-Level lesson explores the concepts of 'Control' and 'ecological theory' in Crime and Deviance. The initial task gets them thinking about Hirschâs Four Social Bonds. The main task challenges students to work through NEW KNOWLEDGE using the Quiz Quiz Trade process. This learning strategy gets them rehearsing knowledge by quizzing themselves and others and is a fun way of getting to grips with new material. This is superb for revision as well.
This is a 1-hour GCSE American West lesson where students investigate the experiences of both the Donner and Sagar parties. Students will discover that some of the experiences were down to a combination of errors, problems and good decisions.
There are four documents in this lesson:
- A teacher PowerPoint which guides students throughout the lesson with engaging images and clear examples.
- Donner Party Fact Map: a set of fact bubbles which students have to categorise.
- Sagar Party Fact Map: same as above.
- Reviewing the Accounts: students use their research to consolidate their learning about the two groups of people.
The lesson ends with an Exit ticket asking students to decide what the experiences were for the parties involved.
This full A-Level Sociology lesson introduces students to Methods in Context concepts such as VALIDITY, REPRESENTATIVENESS and OPERATIONALISATION. There are other tasks in the lesson which are linked to FOUR METHODS: Questionnaires | Structured Interviews | Unstructured Interviews | Official Stats . A 9-page booklet is included which allow students to thoroughly analyse the strengths and limitations of each method. A task gets students to match the concepts with the correct definition to solidify their understanding of key concepts (correct answers always included in our lessons). The starter asks students to consider issues surrounding âgang lifeâ and the implications for researching the topic. A video of S. Venkatesh is shown where he discusses discusses the background for his book, "Gang Leader for a Day - follow up task included.
This is a 120-minute feedback lesson which includes: a full Mock Exam, several studentsâ answers for your class to mark and feedback to; exemplar answer for Methods in Context; Self-Assessment Checklists after each question for students to use to assess their own answers. The presentation/slideshow gives opportunities to evaluate the mark scheme ('What do you need to do for TOP MARKS?). The mock includes questions on Families and Households; Education and Methods in Context. The mock lasts 90 minutes so covers a range of questions e.g. gender roles and diversity of family types; divisions of labour and power relationships; ethnicity and achievement; Methods question on unauthorised absences in schools. This lesson resources includes the full mock, exemplar answers and presentation which deals with each element of the exam.
In this part of our series on 20th Century History Lesson, students investigate the first day of the Battle of the Somme. Using a newspaper clipping as the initial stimulus to set the hypothesis, students then research how far the source is accurate in relation to a range of other material. The focus is on interpretation but the lesson gives the class ample opportunities to categorise and analyse sources in depth using a NOPCUR Grid (Nature/Origin/Purpose/Context/Utility/Reliability). There is lots of pair work and independent work too. All worksheets and resources accompany this full KS3 lesson. All resources are fully editable.
If you like this lesson why not check out our 20th Century History Lesson Bundle as well? /teaching-resource/20th-century-history-lessons-and-ks3-resources-bundle-1-11562259
This reading comprehension task deal with the significant advancements in medical science that played a crucial role in improving the survival rates and post-war rehabilitation of wounded soldiers.
Medical Innovations and Advances during World War One - Medicine Through Time - British Sector - Paper 1
This task is linked to the British Sector Paper 1 of Medicine Through Time. It is created as a reading comprehension for GCSE History students and comes with follow-up questions and correct answers (on a separate slideshow), but it could also be used as homework, a lesson task or a cover resource.
Resources included:
Reading Comprehension Word and PDF versions
Instructions and Peer Assessment slide with Correct Answers
Key knowledge covered:
the Thomas Splint
X-ray machines
Development of facemasks
Dr. Harvey Cushing and brain surgery
How did the American West change between 1835 to 1895?
This reading comprehension task is a great introcution to the GCSE History course of the American West. It provides a short, engaging overview divided into three mini âchaptersâ of how the American West changed over time. Each âchapterâ also includes brief accounts from different Plains Indian accounts during the period.
It is created as a reading comprehension for GCSE History students and comes with follow-up questions and correct answers (on a separate slideshow), but it could also be used as homework, a lesson task or a cover resource.
Resources included:
Reading Comprehension Word and PDF versions
Instructions and Peer Assessment slide with Correct Answers
Key knowledge covered:
The Early Settlement of the West 1835-1862
The Development of the Plains 1862-1876
Conflicts and Conquest 1876-1895
Advancements in World War I Medical Care: Pioneering Techniques in Wound Treatment
This reading comprehension task is written like an article, deals with âPioneering Techniques in Wound Treatment, linked to the British Sector Paper 1 of Medicine Through Time. It is created as a reading comprehension for GCSE History students and comes with follow-up questions and correct answers (on a separate slideshow), but it could also be used as homework, a lesson task or a cover resource.
Resources included:
Reading Comprehension Word and PDF versions
HPA/MPA version
LPA Version
Instructions and Peer Assessment slide with Correct Answers
Key knowledge covered:
The CarrelâDakin method
The Thomas Splint
Mobile Xâray Units
Petit Curies
Blood Transfusions and the Blood Bank at Cambrai
Advancements in Brain Surgery
Plastic Surgery
In this part of our series on 20th Century History Lessons, students will be taught about life in Britain during world war 2. Students investigate an image of a young boy eating chocolate; they are asked to consider question they would wish to ask in order to fully understand the topic. Students then work in pairs or in groups of three to solve a mystery. The lesson ends with a brief video clip showing why the boy at the start of the lesson stuffed himself with chocolate! Other issues and concepts are also raised as part of the mystery: rationing, Digging for Victory, ww2 child evacuees, Phoney War, impetigo and world war 2 children.