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Liam's Humanities Shop

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I provide resources for a range of Humanities subjects, mainly Sociology, Politics, and History, but also some Geography, Media Studies and Global Perspectives. My resources have been the basis of my students achieving a number of Outstanding Learner Awards from Cambridge International Exams.

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I provide resources for a range of Humanities subjects, mainly Sociology, Politics, and History, but also some Geography, Media Studies and Global Perspectives. My resources have been the basis of my students achieving a number of Outstanding Learner Awards from Cambridge International Exams.
What is the Industrial Revolution?
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What is the Industrial Revolution?

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This is a fully scaffolded lesson on defining the Industrial Revolution. I wrote it with MYP 5 in mind, but can be delivered further down if required. 6 tasks altogether. Each task has an extension task. There are plenty of visual aids, text for students to read, visual aids etc. Suitable for online/in class/home/blended learning. Compatable with all formats. No branding, this is ready to go as soon as it it downloaded.
Global Politics: How Effective is the International Court of Justice?
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Global Politics: How Effective is the International Court of Justice?

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This is an inquiry-based, structured and fully scaffolded series of lessons on the effectiveness of the International Court of Justice. There is no excessive heavy reading for the students; everything is broken down is easily accessible chunks. The lessons looks at the strengths and weaknesses of the ICJ, before applying them in the context the Gambia taking Myanmar to the court. There are five tasks which are all differentiated, with all resources provided, including reading and videos. There are plenty of visual aids for EAL students. It is very discussion-based, with some research opportunities, so it should take at least two hour-long lessons due to the detail required of some of the tasks. This lesson is good to go as soon as your download it, and the lesson is easily adaptable and editable as there is no branding or fancy gimmicks on the slides. Links to the videos are in the notes on the slides and are also included in the ZIP file. Relevant articles are also provided in an easily accessible format. It will transfer easily to Teams, Google or any other online format but also works as a paper lesson. The Word Doc for students to work on a PPT to guide the lesson and provoke discussion.
Global Politics: Can There Ever Be A Just War?
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Global Politics: Can There Ever Be A Just War?

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This is an inquiry-based, structured and fully scaffolded series of lessons on the features and relevance of Just Way Theory. There is no excessive heavy reading for the students; everything is broken down is easily accessible chunks. The lessons at Walzers Just War Theory, and analyses Jus Ad Bellum and Jus In Bello through the conflicts in Ukraine and Gaza. There are Nine tasks which are all differentiated, with all resources provided, including reading and videos. There are plenty of visual aids for EAL students. It is very discussion-based, with some research opportunities, so it should take at least two hour-long lessons due to the detail required of some of the tasks. This lesson is good to go as soon as your download it, and the lesson is easily adaptable and editable as there is no branding or fancy gimmicks on the slides. Links to the videos are in the notes on the slides and are also included in the ZIP file. Relevant articles are also provided in an easily accessible format. It will transfer easily to Teams, Google or any other online format but also works as a paper lesson. The Word Doc for students to work on a PPT to guide the lesson and provoke discussion.
Global Politics: Types of Violence
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Global Politics: Types of Violence

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This is an inquiry-based, structured and fully scaffolded series of lessons on Types of Violence; Specifically Johan Galtungs theory of Structural and Cultural Violence. There is no excessive heavy reading for the students; everything is broken down is easily accessible chunks. There are lots of examples to look at, including a section based on the death of Alexei Navalny. Other topics covered include violence against the Dalits in India; Police Brutality in the USA and Russia, and Islamophobia. A lot of the lesson links back to the concepts of legitimacy and justice. There are eight tasks which are all differentiated, with all resources provided, including reading and videos. There are plenty of visual aids for EAL students. It is very discussion-based, with some research opportunities, so it should take at least two hour-long lessons due to the detail required of some of the tasks. This is suitable for the current IBDP Global Politics syllabus and the new syllabus starting in 2025. This lesson is good to go as soon as your download it, and the lesson is easily adaptable and editable as there is no branding or fancy gimmicks on the slides. Links to the videos are in the notes on the slides and are also included in the ZIP file. Relevant articles are also provided in an easily accessible format. It will transfer easily to Teams, Google or any other online format but also works as a paper lesson. The Word Doc for students to work on a PPT to guide the lesson and provoke discussion.
Global Politics: The Changing Nature of Conflict
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Global Politics: The Changing Nature of Conflict

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This is an inquiry-based, structured and fully scaffolded series of lessons on the the changing nature of conflict and how contemporary conflicts are fought There is no excessive heavy reading for the students; everything is broken down is easily accessible chunks. The lessons looks at the conflicts in Ukraine, Gaza and Syria, the different groups involved, the different tactics, weaponary, tech etc etc. There are seven tasks which are all differentiated, with all resources provided, including reading and videos. There are plenty of visual aids for EAL students. It is very discussion-based, with some research opportunities, so it should take at least two hour-long lessons due to the detail required of some of the tasks. It is suitable for the current IBDP syllabus and incoming one starting in 2025. This lesson is good to go as soon as your download it, and the lesson is easily adaptable and editable as there is no branding or fancy gimmicks on the slides. Links to the videos are in the notes on the slides and are also included in the ZIP file. Relevant articles are also provided in an easily accessible format. It will transfer easily to Teams, Google or any other online format but also works as a paper lesson. The Word Doc for students to work on a PPT to guide the lesson and provoke discussion.
Global Politics: Peacemaking and Peacebuilding
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Global Politics: Peacemaking and Peacebuilding

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This is an inquiry-based, structured and fully scaffolded series of lessons on Peacemaking and Peacebuilding; There is no excessive heavy reading for the students; everything is broken down is easily accessible chunks. There are lots of examples to look at, with a special focus on the Northern Ireland peace process, looking at 25 years after the Good Friday agreement and the restoration of the Assembly in Jan 2024. There are eight tasks which are all differentiated, with all resources provided, including reading and videos. There are plenty of visual aids for EAL students. It is very discussion-based, with some research opportunities, so it should take at least two hour-long lessons due to the detail required of some of the tasks. This is suitable for the current IBDP Global Politics syllabus and the new syllabus starting in 2025. This lesson is good to go as soon as your download it, and the lesson is easily adaptable and editable as there is no branding or fancy gimmicks on the slides. Links to the videos are in the notes on the slides and are also included in the ZIP file. Relevant articles are also provided in an easily accessible format. It will transfer easily to Teams, Google or any other online format but also works as a paper lesson. The Word Doc for students to work on a PPT to guide the lesson and provoke discussion.
Global Politics: When is Humanitarian Intervention Justified
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Global Politics: When is Humanitarian Intervention Justified

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This is an inquiry-based, structured and fully scaffolded series of lessons on Humanitarian Intervention, with a specific focus on the NATO intervention in Libya in 2011. . There is no excessive heavy reading for the students; everything is broken down is easily accessible chunks. T There are seven tasks which are all differentiated, with all resources provided, including reading and videos. There are plenty of visual aids for EAL students. It is very discussion-based, with some research opportunities, so it should take at least two hour-long lessons due to the detail required of some of the tasks. This is suitable for the current IBDP Global Politics syllabus and the new syllabus starting in 2025- though the Libyan Intervention will expire in 2027 (approx) because of the lifetime rule. This lesson is good to go as soon as your download it, and the lesson is easily adaptable and editable as there is no branding or fancy gimmicks on the slides. Links to the videos are in the notes on the slides and are also included in the ZIP file. Relevant articles are also provided in an easily accessible format. It will transfer easily to Teams, Google or any other online format but also works as a paper lesson. The Word Doc for students to work on a PPT to guide the lesson and provoke discussion.
Longitudinal Studies
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Longitudinal Studies

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A collection of resources to help teach Longitudinal Studies. This was inspired by a particularly tricky CIE AS Sociology question a few years ago. You will need access to the UP Series, which can be found here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL0l541FH_W0TPrwYHx7P7M-XhNzLN4uUb
IBDP History: The Hungarian Uprising
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IBDP History: The Hungarian Uprising

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This is a fully structured and scaffolded lesson on the Hungarian Uprising of 1956. There are five full tasks to complete, including a very detailed source analysis. TOK links are included. Designed for IB but can also be adapted for other curricula. This lesson is easily adaptable and editable. However, it is also good to go as soon as you download it. It is completely suitable for online or in-person learning. Links to the videos are in the notes section of the PPT. EDIT: Turns out a couple of links were not included: Slide 8: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lsTWqvumQCo Slide 9: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bE1FX0Uf01I
Global Politics: What does Sovereignty Look Like in 2024?
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Global Politics: What does Sovereignty Look Like in 2024?

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I have written this specifically for the new IBDP Global Politics syllabus starting 2024. Should be good for the entire team the syllabus is operational. This inquiry-based, structured, and fully scaffolded series of lessons explores the evolving nature of state sovereignty. The lessons are broken down into easily accessible chunks, with a focus on contemporary examples like Ukraine and the 2022 UK mini-budget. There are eight differentiated tasks, with all necessary resources provided, including readings, videos, and visual aids for EAL students. The lessons are discussion-based, encouraging deep engagement and critical thinking, and are suitable for both the outgoing and new IBDP Global Politics syllabus. This resource is ready to use immediately, with materials that are easily adaptable for various platforms, including Teams, Google, and paper-based formats. Links to videos and relevant articles are provided in the ZIP file.
Global Politics: 2024 introduction
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Global Politics: 2024 introduction

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This lesson serves as an engaging and insightful start to any Global Politics course, perfect for the first lesson back after the summer. It explores significant global events from the summer of 2024, including the assassination attempt on Donald Trump and other major occurrences. Students will critically analyze these events, rank them by global significance, and discuss their potential impacts. Key tasks include evaluating the importance of various events, understanding their implications for global politics, and proposing solutions to emerging challenges. The lesson encourages deep engagement through discussion and critical thinking, setting the tone for the course ahead. All resources are provided, including prompts for class discussion and extension activities to deepen understanding.
IBDP History: The Cold War FULL UNIT
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IBDP History: The Cold War FULL UNIT

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This is a full set of lessons and assessments for IBDP History Paper 2 The Cold War. Topics: Tehran, Yalta and Potsdam Conferences Division of Germany after World War 2 The Iron Curtain and Soviet Expansion US Containment The Berlin Blockade NATO and the Warsaw Pact China Becomes Communist The Korean War Tito’s Yugoslavia Guatemala The Suez Crisis Hungarian Uprising The Congo Crisis Construction of the Berlin Wall Bay of Pigs Cuban Missile Crisis Sino-Soviet Split Detente Prague Spring Chilean Coup 1973 The Vietnam War Soviet Invasion of Afghanistan Solidarity in Poland Ronald Reagan The Impact of Gorbachev Collapse of Communism in Eastern Europe Each of these lessons comes with a document for students to work on, and a PPT to guide the lesson and provoke discussion. TOK and CAS links are included, as are essay planning and feedback sheets. Tasks are fully scaffolded and appropriately structured, with extension tasks on every activity. Each of the above topics is usually about two hours work, with some (e.g. Vietnam) being quite a bit longer. These lessons are all easily editable and adapatable. There is no branding on anything, all in calibri, with plenty of images, videos and general support for EAL students. The lessons are ready to go upon downloading and are suitable for in class or online learning. Links to the videos are in the notes section in the PPT (size constraints) but if you email me (contact details in file) after purchase I will share files (either Microsoft or Google) with the videos included. Suffice to say, this will save you a LOT of planning time.