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Introducing Top Historian, where a decade of seasoned expertise in History teaching and department management converges to craft exceptional educational resources. Our meticulously designed materials include individual lessons, exam technique and content revision for both British and International exam boards. Let Top Historian lighten your workload without compromising on excellence, providing a seamless blend of experience and adaptability to deliver top quality History with maximum progress.
A full revision run through of Chapter 1 - ‘How fair was the Treaty of Versailles?’ for the new 2024 Cambridge IGCSE (0470) History Paper 1 exam.
This lesson has been produced following the completion of the New 2024 IGCSE training course by CIE
A fully adaptable lesson which concisely yet comprehensively reviews the core content in Chapter 1. Packed with dual coding tasks, gap fills, memory games and recall activities, this lesson can be used as a teacher-led, lightning-speed run through the week before the exam, or could easily fill a double period using the tasks and revision activities included.
Also included is a BONUS A3 mind map which breaks down the key details and most salient points of the chapter in one visual, colour coded knowledge organiser. Fantastic for less-able students who struggle with note making or those high flyers who struggle to condense. These mind maps have been invaluable with my own classes in consolidating, condensing and linking together key information, and each year students comment on how useful they find them to revise from, particularly the day before and morning of the exam as a quick refresh!
Specific content:
Slide 1 - Introduction
Slide 2 - What were the consequences of WWI?
Slide 3 - Where and when did the drawing up of the ToV take place?
Slide 4 -Who were the Big Three and what did they want?
Slide 5 - What were the terms of the Treaty?
Slide 6 - Why was Germany so upset about the Treaty?
Slide 7 - What was the impact of the Treaty?
Slide 8 - Germany’s spiral of decline…what have you learned? Gap fill task
Slide 9 - Germany’s spiral of decline…what have you learned? Answers
Slide 10 - What were the reactions of the Big Three towards the Treaty of Versailles?
Slide 11 - What were the reactions of the Big Three towards the Treaty of Versailles? Answers
If you’d like to see an example of my work before you part with your money, please download my FREE EDEXCEL PAPER 2 MASTERCLASS to give you an indication of the top quality resources we produce!
Complementary resources
Chapter 1 model answers for the 2024 Paper 1 exam
Paper 1 model answers bundle (2024)
New Paper 1 2024 IGCSE History exam technique Masterclass
Paper 1 full course review - retrieval practice and content revision
THE BIG PAPER ONE BUNDLE 2024
This bundle of New Paper 4 Model Answers contains 3 Part B essay style answers (25 marks). These model answers can be used as writing benchmarks, structure guidance or feedback resources post-assessment. These model answers can also be used as a high quality assessment resource by speeding up marking and doubling up as ready made feedback lessons, saving you hours of planning! They also make excellent revision resources for Year 11 to revise from prior to assessments and the upcoming summer examination, to remind themselves of the key features and qualities required to secure those top marks!
By using the principles and structures outlined in these model answers, our 2024 cohort of 90 students averaged an A grade on this paper, with one student gaining 40/40!
These model answers are based on the content from the GERMANY depth study but the structure and format is applicable to anyone doing Paper 4 of the Cambridge History IGCSE for the 2024 exam onwards. All resources are customisable and adaptable as Microsoft Word Documents.
All materials included in this bundle have been produced following the completion of the new Paper 4 CIE IGCSE training course delivered by Cambridge International Examinations for the new 2024 specification.
Specific content:
Model Answer 1 - Discuss the impact of Gustav Stresemann’s leadership on the Weimar Republic (25 marks)
Model Answer 2 - Discuss the significance of Kristallnacht in the persecution of Jews in Nazi Germany (25 marks)
Model Answer 3 - Discuss the significance of propaganda in consolidating Nazi control over Germany (25 marks)
Associated Paper 4 / Germany Depth Study resources
This resource is best used in conjunction with the New Paper 4 Exam Technique Masterclass. This masterclass breaks down the Paper 4 mark scheme into accessible, student friendly language, and offers step by step guidance on structure (with scaffolded writing support), content and how to hit the highest mark on each question!
Additionally, the Paper 4 Question Bank is another great resource to allow students to apply the content and technique learned in class to a variety of exam questions! Great for setting as homework, starter/lesson activities, to stimulate active revision or even to speed up the creation of in class assessments this bank of over 40 questions will keep students practicing until they get it perfect!
This resource comprises an 98 question knowledge test based on the key content of ***How far was Hitler’s foreign policy to blame for the outbreak of war in Europe in 1939?***. Currently used as a fact test / team quiz / revision resource for my students studying the CIE IGCSE, I’ve also used it with great success for the British GCSE curriculum.
The test is broken down into the 11 segments outlined below and could be used all together as a single summative assessment or a fun team based quiz at the end of the topic. Alternatively the test could be delivered as 11 mini checkpoints throughout the course either as a starter, plenary or homework task.
Resource details:
Section A: Hitler’s Foreign Policy Aims (5 questions)
Section B: Hitler’s Early Actions 1933-35 (19 questions)
Section C: The Remilitarisation of the Rhineland, 1936 (6 questions)
Section D: German involvement in the Spanish Civil War ( including the Anti-Comintern Pact and the Rome-Berlin Axis) (10 questions)
Section E: Anschluss with Austria (8 questions)
Section F: Arguments for and against appeasement (10 questions)
Section G: The Sudetenland, 1938 (10 questions)
Section H: Consequences of the Munich Agreement (5 questions)
Section I: Czechoslovakia 1939: The end of appeasement (5 questions)
Section J: The Nazi-Soviet Pact, 1939 (10 questions)
Section K: Was appeasement justified? (10 questions)
Great for revisiting at the end of the chapter, at the end of the whole scheme/core content, during the revision period or incorporating into a study pack before students go on study leave.
This resource also comes with a full and detailed answer sheet to speed up marking or for students to self assess with.
Associated resources:
League of Nations Revision Mindmap - IGCSE Chapter 2
FREE Treaty of Versailles Revision Mindmap
Paper 1 FULL COURSE CONTENT REVIEW - retrieval practice and content revision
NEW IGCSE Paper 1 exam technique Masterclass (CIE)
Paper 1 Chapter 2 Model Answers (CIE IGCSE, 2024 New Spec)
Paper 1 MODEL ANSWERS BUNDLE (2024)
THE BIG PAPER ONE BUNDLE 2024
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This resource contains over 40 PAPER 4 STYLE QUESTIONS for the Cambridge History IGCSE Paper 4 Germany depth study for the 2025 June examination.
By practicing the exam technique using these paper 4 style quetions (in conjunction with the Paper 4 masterclass and model answers linked below) our 2024 cohort of 90 students averaged an A grade on this paper, with one student gaining 40/40!
The quesiton bank includes both part a and part b questions divided into the following four areas outlined in the Cambridge IGCSE Specification for the Germany depth study:
Was Germany doomed to fail from the start?
Why was Hitler able to dominate Germany by 1934?
How effectively did the Nazis control Germany 1933-45?
What was it like to live in Nazi Germany?
All materials included in this bundle have been produced following the completion of the New 2024 IGCSE training course delivered by Cambridge International Examinations for the 2024 and onwards specification.
Some ways in which I have used them include:
Using Part As as a snappy starter to get students to recap key content quickly.
Using Part Bs as a evaluation task after examining or revising a section of the key content, for longer practice at extended analytical writing - either as a main task, a weekly homework or revision task for Year 11. If you’re short on time, they’re also great for drafting essay plans to get students used to carving out those 5 minutes in the real exam to organise their themes and main line of argument.
Selecting a set of 2 for a ready made Papeer 4 assessment without the hassle of trawling through past exam papers! There’s enough here to see you through the two year course and more!
This resource is best used in conjunction with the New IGCSE History Paper 4 Exam Technique Masterclass (CIE 0470). This masterclass breaks down the Paper 4 markscheme into student friendly language that’s accessible to all, and offers step by step guidance on structure (with scaffolded writing support), content and how to hit the highest mark on every question! Bonus freebies include an **essay writing masterclass **and a bonus model answer!
Come back soon for some Germany themed model answers for Paper 4!
Looking for the USA depth study resources?
New IGCSE History USA Paper 4 Exam Technique Masterclass (CIE 0470)
USA model answers bundle
THE BIGGEST, MOST COMPREHENSIVE BUNDLE OF MY BEST TRIED AND TESTED PAPER 4 RESOURCES FROM 2024, UPDATED FOR 2025!
By using the principles, structures and guidance outlined in these resources, our 2024 cohort of 90 students averaged an A grade on this paper, with one student gaining 40/40!
NOTE: This bundle is for the Germany Depth Study for Paper 4. For the US depth study, find the America EVERYTHING bundle here!
Packed full of exam technique, model answers, practice exam question banks, retrieval practice , revision and consolidation activities, full student-friendly breakdowns of the mark scheme and step by step guidance and clarification on every aspect of the new Paper 4 exam, this bundle contains everything you need to get your students prepared and confident for the 2025 Paper 4 examination.
All materials included in this bundle have been produced following the completion of the New Paper 4 CIE IGCSE training course delivered by Cambridge International Examinations for the 2024 onwards specification.
Specific content:
Click on the cover images of the resources to see a full breakdown of slides, activies, model answers, tasks and bonus freebies included in each individual resource!
Paper 4 Exam technique Masterclass (Germany Depth)
This resource includes a fully adaptable 23 slide PowerPoint presentation which breaks down the demands of the 2024 IGCSE History Paper 4 and offers clear direction and specific instruction on how to craft top quality answers for both questions.
As a BONUS this lesson also includes an Essay Writing Masterclass which breaks down the components of an excellent essay into easy to follow steps - ideal for those students who struggle with academic writing and for those who’ve grasped the basics but want to level-up the quality of their written responses. In addition to this, we’ve included a SECOND BONUS of a model answer to provide students with a clear example of what an excellent Paper 4 essay response should look like.
Knowledge Tests x 4 which span the full content of the Germany Depth Study Syllabus.
Comprising over 340 questions, this bundle provides a knowledge test for each of the 4 segments (from 8A-8D) of the Germany depth study content. Each knowledge test is then broken down into subtopics so that they can be used either in their entirety at the end of the chapter as a summative assessment or low stakes quiz / revision aid OR as regular checkpoints throughout the delivery of the chapter e.g. as starters, review tasks, homework assignments or incorporating into study packs to take home on study leave.
Paper 4 Question Bank (Germany Depth)
This resource contains over 40 PAPER 4 STYLE QUESTIONS for the Cambridge History IGCSE Paper 4 Germany depth study for the 2025 June examination
The quesiton bank includes both Part A and Part B questions divided into the following four areas outlined in the Cambridge IGCSE Specification for the Germany depth study:
Was Germany doomed to fail from the start?
Why was Hitler able to dominate Germany by 1934?
How effectively did the Nazis control Germany 1933-45?
What was it like to live in Nazi Germany?
Part A Model Answers
This bundle of New Paper 4 Model Answers contains 3 x Part A ‘Write an account’ style answers (15 marks). These model answers can be used as writing benchmarks, structure guidance or feedback resources post-assessment. These model answers can also be used as a high quality assessment resource by speeding up marking and doubling up as ready made feedback lessons, saving you hours of planning! They also make excellent revision resources for Year 11 to revise from prior to assessments and the upcoming summer examination, to remind themselves of the key features and qualities required to secure those top marks!
Part B Model Answers
As above, these answers can be used for class assessments, revision, self assessment on study leave and more! Below are the titles included in the models:
Model Answer 1 - Discuss the impact of Gustav Stresemann’s leadership on the Weimar Republic (25 marks)
Model Answer 2 - Discuss the significance of Kristallnacht in the persecution of Jews in Nazi Germany (25 marks)
Model Answer 3 - Discuss the significance of propaganda in consolidating Nazi control over Germany (25 marks)
Please note the content specific elements of these resources are focused on the Germany Depth Study . Please find the USA and Russia versions in my TopHistorian Shop by searching paper 4 and your selected country of study. Resources are fully adaptable and customisable to suit individual teacher and class needs.
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!)
As a new TES author doing my best to provide the highest quality History teaching materials, I would be so grateful for a review if you found these resources helpful! If you have any queries or concerns, as well as requests of additional resources you’d like to see, please do not hesitate to get in contact at tophistorian1@gmail.com
Associated resources:
The BIG Paper 1 Bundle
The BIG Paper 2 Bundle
Paper 1 Model Answers Bundle
Paper 2 2025 League of Nations Model Answers Set 1
Paper 2 2025 League of Nations Model Answers Set 2
This resource consists of 1 set of Paper 1 style model answers for the Cambridge History IGCSE Paper 1 2024 June examination. QA, B and C are all based upon the new 2024 Chapter 1 content ‘Was the Treaty of Versailles fair?’
By using the principles and structures outlined in these model answers, our 2024 cohort of 90 students achieved an average grade of an A* on Paper 1.
All materials included in this bundle have been produced following the completion of the New 2024 IGCSE training course delivered by Cambridge International Examinations .
These model answers can also be used as a high quality assessment resource by speeding up marking and doubling up as ready made feedback lesson, saving you hours of planning! They also make excellent revision resources for Year 11 to revise from prior to assessments and the upcoming summer examination.
Please note that if you have already purchased the BIG PAPER 1 MODEL ANSWERS BUNDLE you will already have the contents of this resource (and more!) so please do not duplicate your spending!
Associated resources
This resource is best used in conjunction with the New IGCSE History Paper 1 Exam Technique Masterclass for 2024 (CIE 0470). This masterclass breaks down the Paper 1 markscheme into student friendly language which is accessible to all, and offers step by step guidance on structure (with scaffolded writing support), content and how to hit the highest marks on every question! Bonus freebies include an **essay writing masterclass **and a model QC answer, as well as more practice questions with mark schemes!
Additionally, I’ve also created model answers for Paper 1 question sets for KQ2 and KQ3 too!
Finally the In a nutshell - KQ1 chapter review is perfect for streamlining the content of the whole chapter into a single revision lesson. Great for the week before an assessment or the summer exam!
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!
This resource consists of 3 sets of Paper 1 style (A, B, C) model answers for the Cambridge History IGCSE Paper 1.
By using the methods outlined in this masterclass, our 2024 cohort of 90 students achieved an average grade of an A* on this Paper.
This bundle contains:
1x A, B, C model answer for Chapter 1 - How fair was the Treaty of Versailles?
1x A, B, C model answer for Chapter 2 - How successful was the League of Nations?
1x A, B, C model answer for Chapter 3 - Why did the world go to war in 1939?
All materials included in this bundle have been produced following the completion of the New 2024 IGCSE training course delivered by CIE.
How can I use this resource?
These model answers can also be used as a high quality assessment resource by speeding up marking and doubling up as ready made feedback lessons, saving you hours of planning! They also make excellent revision resources for Year 11 to revise from prior to assessments and the upcoming summer examination, to remind themselves of the key features and qualities required to secure those top marks!
This resource is best used in conjunction with the New IGCSE History Paper 1 Exam Technique Masterclass for 2024 (CIE 0470). This masterclass breaks down the Paper 1 markscheme into accessible, student friendly language, and offers step by step guidance on structure (with scaffolded writing support), content and how to hit the highest mark on every question! Bonus freebies include an essay writing masterclass and another model QC answer, as well as more practice questions with mark schemes!
Paper 1 Whole Course Review - A series of revision tasks and practice exam Qs that span Chapters 1-6! Can be used as a revision lesson or as a bank of individual starters and review tasks to use throughout the year!
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, download my FREE PAPER 2 MASTERCLASS to give you an indication of the top quality resources we produce.
This resource comprises a 60 question knowledge test based on the key information of the Treaty of Versailles CIE IGCSE Chapter 1 content for the new 2024 onwards new specification. (It also covers the key content of the British GCSE curriculum too).
The test is broken down into the 6 segments outlined below and could be used all together as a single summative assessment or a fun team based quiz at the end of the topic. Alternatively the test could be delivered as 6 mini checkpoints throughout the course either as a starter, plenary or homework task.
Section A: Aims of the Big Three (10 questions)
Section B: What Did the Big Three Disagree on? (10 questions)
Section C: Terms of the Treaty of Versailles (10 questions)
Section D: German Reactions to the Terms of the Treaty (10 questions)
Section E: Consequences of the Treaty for Germany (10 questions)
Section F: How was the Treaty regarded at the time? (5 questions)
Section G: How did opinions change on whether the Treaty could be justified? (5 questions)
Great for revisiting at the end of Paper 1 during the revision period or incorporating into a study pack when students go on study leave.
This resource also comes with a full and detailed answer sheet to speed up marking, or for students to self assess with.
Associated resources:
FREE Treaty of Versailles Revision Mindmap
Paper 1 FULL COURSE CONTENT REVIEW - retrieval practice and content revision
NEW IGCSE Paper 1 exam technique Masterclass (CIE)
Chapter 1 MODEL ANSWERS for the NEW 2024 onwards Paper 1 exam
Paper 1 MODEL ANSWERS BUNDLE (2024)
THE BIG PAPER ONE BUNDLE 2024
League of Nations Revision Mindmap - IGCSE Chapter 2
A 13 slide double period lesson on Living Conditions in the Industrial Revolution, packed with; source analyses, extended writing tasks, modelled answers, data analysis, star challenge activities, games and optional homework/extension tasks. Suitable for KS3-4 students and fully adaptable to be scaled up or down to the needs of your class. This resource examines the impact of population growth on living conditions in the cities, including overcrowding, lack of housing, poor hygiene and the spread of disease.
This is an excellent lesson to use to provide an overview of living standards in Victorian Britain, either to introduce the social history of the Industrial Revolution to students or to consolidate their understanding of the topic. Through the activities, GCSE skills such as writing in PEEL paragraphs, evaluating evidence and analysing data will be nurtured and consolidated, providing an excellent foundation for future academic success.
Specific content:
Slide 1 - Introduction and title
Slide 2 - Starter - Source analysis questions with star challenge activity
Slide 3 - ‘Our Big Learning Question’ and breakdown of learning objectives
Slide 4 - Main Task 1 - Running pictionary source analysis with star challenge
Slide 5 - Reveal of Source
Slide 6 - Examination of the source and facilitated whole class feedback questions
Slide 7 - How did rapid population growth in the cities impact the standard of living - bar chart task.
Slide 8 - Data analysis - what does the data tell us about population growth?
Slide 9 - Video clip on living conditions and mind map task
Slide 10 - ‘Pulling it all together’ writing task - modelled PEEL paragraph
Slide 11 - Writing like a Historian task- writing frame provided for the question ‘What were the consequences of rapid population growth for people living in the cities in the Industrial Revolution?’
Slide 12 - Homework / Extension task - Creative writing menu
Slide 13 - Plenary - Challenge grid competitive points scoring game
Duration
This lesson consists of a minimum of 2-2.5 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 am a new TES author doing my best to provide the highest quality History teaching materials. If you enjoyed this resource or found it helpful, I would be so grateful for a review to help others find my work! TIA
This resource consists of two model answers for the New 2024 Paper 4 Cambridge IGCSE History exam. It includes one Qa. ‘Write an account…’ question and one Qb. ‘Discuss the importance/impact/significance of…’ question.
Both questions are centred on 1930s USA, as part of the CIE USA depth study.
All materials included in this bundle have been produced following the completion of the new Paper 4 CIE IGCSE training course delivered by Cambridge International Examinations for the new 2024 specification.
These Paper 4 model answers can be effectively incorporated into assessment feedback lessons as ready-made reflection or improvement tasks. Additionally, they can be used alongside the New Paper 4 Exam Technique Masterclass to practice exam technique, or as revision benchmarks for students to revise prior to assessments and the summer exam, to remind themselves of the key features and qualities required to secure those top marks!
Please note that if you have already purchased the New Paper 4 Model Answers Bundle you will already have the contents of this resource and more so please do not duplicate your spending!
For a more in-depth examination and active implementation of the Paper 4 exam technique including; scaffolded planning support, writing tips (FAQs on content, timings, length of answers), assessment questions, pre-made marking codes for both and b questions, reflection tasks and target setting, 'uplevelling your work’ feedback activities AND model answers please take a look at my New Paper 4 Assessment Lessons for getting students exam ready, building confidence and accelerating progress.
NEW RESOURCE FOR 2025 EXAMINATION:
1920s USA IGCSE Revision Guide and Activity Book with Model Answers
1930s Depression and Recovery Guide with model answers coming soon!
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!)
This IBDP History Paper 1 Exam Technique and Top Tips crib sheet offers a clear, concise guide to mastering the source analysis skills and exam technique for each individual question on the DP History Paper 1.
This resource comprises a single, double sided A4 sheet in which I have summarised the most salient points of exam technique for each question on the IBDP History Source Paper. Drawing on the exam specification, mark scheme, multiple IB training sessions and the success of 5 cohorts of IBDP students, this resource is the most streamlined summary of the key rules to follow for students aiming for Paper 1 success.
Great for breaking down exam technique for students struggling to grasp the basic skills and structure required for source questions, as well as an excellent ‘quick look’ refresh for all students the night before assessment / the final exam, this is a resource that students of all abilities can benefit from!
Fully editable as a Word document to tailor to the needs of you class if you wish!
Stay tuned for the full and detailed **IBDP Paper 1 Exam Technique Masterclass **coming soon, with specific examples, model answers, practice questions, writing scaffolds and more!
This bundle contains everything you need to give your students the best possible foundation on which to build their exam skills and confidence for Paper 1, 2 AND 4.
All materials included in this bundle have been produced following the completion of the New 2024 CIE IGCSE training course delivered by Cambridge International Examinations for the new 2024 specification.
Comprising 3 individual exam technique masterclasses for each paper of the Cambridge IGCSE History examination for 2024, this bundle is the perfect accompaniment to any revision programme and is fully accessible to students learning both in the classroom or independently at home / while on study leave.
Each masterclass breaks down the demands of every question relative to that paper. Deconstructed mark schemes, scaffolded writing formulas, top tips, timing guidance, model answers, essay writing masterclasses and question banks are just some of the assets designed to consolidate student understanding of the modified 2024 exam, and accelerate progress in these last few months.
Specific content:
1 x IGCSE History Paper 1 Exam Technique Masterclass (2024). A 20 slide PowerPoint that takes students through every aspect of the new Paper 1 exam with full breakdowns of the mark scheme for each question type, as well as golden rules, structure guidance, example content, timings advice and bonus top tips. A bonus essay writing masterclass and an EXTRA model answer is included in this resource too.
1 x IGCSE History Paper 2 Exam Technique Masterclass (2024). With over 20 question formats deconstructed, scaffolded and categorised into ‘question types’, this masterclass offers clear direction and specific instruction on how to craft top quality answers for every Paper 2 style question.
As a BONUS this lesson also includes ‘Writing like a Historian for Source Analysis’ keyword mats and classroom posters to help students develop the quality of their academic language and written communication
1 x IGCSE History Paper 4 Exam Technique Masterclass (23 slide PowerPoint lesson which takes students through every aspect of the brand new Paper 4 exam with a focus on the USA depth study. From decoding what exactly is meant by a facet to facilitated essay planning and writing tasks, a model answer and homework tasks this masterclass is sure to instill confidence in young historians preparing for the June exam!
The number of activities and resources in this bundle means I am unable to break down each individual one into a description of individual slides as I normally would. However, linked below are each of the resources as they are sold individually, with full descriptions and detailed breakdowns of the contents.
Cambridge IGCSE History Paper 1 Exam Technique Masterclass
Cambridge IGCSE History Paper 2 Exam Technique Masterclass
Cambridge IGCSE History Paper 4 Exam Technique Masterclass
Want this bundle but with a Paper 4 Germany focus? - find it here.
All resources are fully adaptable and customisable to suit individual teacher’s needs.
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!)
As a new TES author doing my best to provide the highest quality History teaching materials, I would be so grateful for a review if you found these resources helpful!
This resource has been produced following the completion of the New Paper 4 IGCSE training course delivered by Cambridge International Examinations for the 2024 onwards specification (CIE), as well as pupil feedback from the first cohort.
Most of my students love History. Many of them, however, say they struggle to remember the vast amounts of content and nitty gritty details of every topic. Even more say they struggle to know how to revise when they’re on their own.
This 50 page revision guide and activity booklet was designed last year with them in mind, as a way to streamline the content of the US depth study and provide them with stimulating and challenging review tasks throughout to make their revision active, rather than passive, and in doing so maximise their understanding as well as their recall abilities!
This booklet provides a complete review of 1920s USA content for the CIE IGCSE Depth Study (Paper 4). It contains full summaries of the key causes, features, events and consequences of the economic boom on US society, and examines the political, economic and social facets of each of these. In particular, my students found the breakdowns of key concepts into mnemonics, flow charts, fact files and colourful mindmaps extremely helpful in chunking the course content into easily digestible pieces and linking different aspects together.
Alongside these accessible and engaging explanations are numerous revision activites such as: challenge grids, knowledge organisers, diamond 9s, gap fills, scaffolded exam questions, model answers, colour codes, source analyses and many more.
The Paper 4 was new to all of us last year so I was thrilled when numerous students in my class gained over 35/40, with one student gaining 40/40. This booklet and my paper 4 masterclass were the two things students cited as most helpful in their pupil voice reflections after the exam.
This booklet covers the 1920s and social change only. Part two, covering the bust of the 1930s and attempted recovery during Hoover, FDR and WWI will be available soon!
Associated CIE Paper 4 resources:
Paper 4 Assessment Lessons
Full Course Review
Model Answers bundle
Please feel free to download my FREE PAPER 2 MASTERCLASS to give you an indication of the top quality resources we produce.
A BUNDLE OF MY BEST TRIED AND TESTED PAPER 4 RESOURCES FROM 2024, UPDATED FOR 2025!
By using the principles, structures and guidance outlined in these resources, our 2024 cohort of 90 students averaged an A grade on this paper, with one student gaining 40/40!
Packed full of exam technique, model answers, retrieval practice, revision and consolidation activities, full student-friendly breakdowns of the mark scheme and step by step guidance and clarification on every aspect of the new Paper 4 exam, this bundle contains everything you need to get your students prepared and confident for the 2025 Paper 4 examination.
All materials included in this bundle have been produced following the completion of the New Paper 4 CIE IGCSE training course delivered by Cambridge International Examinations for the 2024 onwards specification.
Specific content:
Click on the cover images of the resources to see a full breakdown of slides, activies, model answers, tasks and bonus freebies included in each individual resource!
Paper 4 Exam technique Masterclass (Germany Depth)
This resource includes a fully adaptable 23 slide PowerPoint presentation which breaks down the demands of the 2024 IGCSE History Paper 4 and offers clear direction and specific instruction on how to craft top quality answers for both questions.
As a BONUS this lesson also includes an Essay Writing Masterclass which breaks down the components of an excellent essay into easy to follow steps - ideal for those students who struggle with academic writing and for those who’ve grasped the basics but want to level-up the quality of their written responses. In addition to this, we’ve included a SECOND BONUS of a model answer to provide students with a clear example of what an excellent Paper 4 essay response should look like.
Knowledge Tests x 4 which span the full content of the Germany Depth Study Syllabus.
Comprising over 340 questions, this bundle provides a knowledge test for each of the 4 segments (from 8A-8D) of the Germany depth study content. Each knowledge test is then broken down into subtopics so that they can be used either in their entirety at the end of the chapter as a summative assessment or low stakes quiz / revision aid OR as regular checkpoints throughout the delivery of the chapter e.g. as starters, review tasks, homework assignments or incorporating into study packs to take home on study leave.
Paper 4 Question Bank (Germany Depth)
This resource contains over 40 PAPER 4 STYLE QUESTIONS for the Cambridge History IGCSE Paper 4 Germany depth study for the 2025 June examination
The quesiton bank includes both Part A and Part B questions divided into the following four areas outlined in the Cambridge IGCSE Specification for the Germany depth study:
Was Germany doomed to fail from the start?
Why was Hitler able to dominate Germany by 1934?
How effectively did the Nazis control Germany 1933-45?
What was it like to live in Nazi Germany?
After even more support with model answers for both question types? Check out the BIG PAPER 4 BUNDLE 2025 (GERMANY DEPTH) for additional resources and materials!
Please note the content specific elements of these resources are focused on the Germany Depth Study . Please search paper 4 masterclass and your chosen depth study in my shop to find the USA or Russia resources! All resources are fully adaptable and customisable to suit individual teacher and class needs.
Associated resources:
The BIG Paper 1 Bundle
The BIG Paper 2 Bundle
Paper 1 Model Answers Bundle
Paper 2 2025 League of Nations Model Answers Set 1
Paper 2 2025 League of Nations Model Answers Set 2
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This resource is designed to give students a crash course in the importance of dissecting sources carefully, rather than taking them at face value. Using one of the more complex League of Nations sources (which many students every year misinterpret), this lesson demonstrates to students how the overlooking or omission of the more subtle details of the source can COMPLETELY change the meaning and that consequently, with the clearest structure, the most sophisticated and ambitious features of written communication and the accurate analysis of numerous sub messages, their mark risks being capped at 50% if the main message is overlooked.
I have also used it as cautionary tale to reinforce the danger of underestimating the challenge in a ‘what is the main message?’ question but ultimately the principles learned in this lesson apply to every source on every paper. In short, the highest marks are reserved for the most observant students, who include nuance in the exam answers and most importantly, that only with the most careful and comprehensive studying of the source can you hope to accurately piece together the main message and arrive at the most accurate conclusion.
All materials are designed in preparation for the 2025 CIE IGCSE exam on KQ2 - The League of Nations (0470) to help students master their source analysis skills and hit every mark on that mark scheme!
This lesson has been produced following the completion of the New 2024 onwards IGCSE specification training course delivered by Cambridge International Examinations (CIE).
My last exam cohort of 90 students gained an average A grade overall at IGCSE, with 91% achieving an A-A*. Paper 2 was their strongest paper! The type of coaching in this lesson is what got them there.
Contents of this lesson:
A 9 slide lesson presentation
1 Source worksheet for student analysis
2 exam/model answers for evaluation
1 mark scheme to support student assessment of the models
Specific presentation content
Slide 1 - Title
Slide 2 - Golden rules for Paper 2
Slide 3 - Student source analysis task
Slide 4 - Writing challenge with structure template / scaffold
Slide 5 - Exam answer 1 and student evaluation/ marking task
Slide 6 - Exam answer 2 and student evaluation / marking task
Slide 7 - Exam answer 1 analysis and reveal of mark
Slide 8 - Exam answer 2 analysis and reveal of mark
Slide 9 - The fallacy of the ‘easy’ main message question and exam top tips and advice for avoiding pitfalls and ensuring Paper 2 success
All resources are created in Microsoft Word and PowerPoint and are fully editable and adaptable for the needs of your class.
Associated resources
NEW 2025 Paper 2 Masterclass
Paper 2 Model answers bundle
This resource comprises an 100 question knowledge test based on the Germany Depth Study content of topic 8A ***‘Was the Weimar Republic Doomed from the Start?’?***. Currently used as a fact test / team quiz / revision resource for my students studying the CIE IGCSE, I’ve also used it with great success for the British GCSE curriculum and the Edexcel IGCSE curriculum.
The test is broken down into the 11 segments outlined below and could be used all together as a single summative assessment or a fun team based quiz at the end of the topic. Alternatively the test could be delivered as 11 mini checkpoints throughout the course either as a starter, plenary or homework task.
Resource details:
Section A: The impact of WWI on Germany
Section B: The end of the old Germany
Section C: A new Germany
Section D: The Weimar Constitution
Section E: The political spectrum of parties in Germany
Section F: Threats to the Republic from the left (1919-24)
Section G: **Threats to the Republic from the right (1919-24) **
Section H: The terms of the Treaty of Versailles
Section I: The Ruhr Crisis and Hyperinflation
Section J: Recovery under Stresemann
Section K: Problems that existed even after Stresemann’s help
Section L: Reasons for and against the Weimar being doomed from the start
Great for revisiting at the end of the subtopic, at the end of the whole unit, during the revision period or incorporating into a study pack before students go on study leave.
This resource also comes with a full and detailed answer sheet to speed up marking or for students to self assess with.
Associated resources:
Paper 4 Exam Teachnique Masterclass - Germany Depth Study
Paper 4 IGCSE Part B Model Answers x 3 - Germany Depth Study
Paper 4 Germany Depth Study Question Bank
FREE Treaty of Versailles Revision Mindmap
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!
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!
