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This is an editable and printable knowledge organiser for the Treaty of Versailles. It is excellent when printed in A3 (and laminated if you can!) or even as A4 and can be used at KS3 level or KS4 GCSE!

This lesson contains: A starter to recall other WW2 operations. Background into the D-Day landings, from tehran to the the situation in Europe at the time with the Atlantic Wall. A discussion to plan an attack on France against the Nazis. A YouTube video discussing the planning that went into D-Day with a gap fill consolidation task. An overview of the invasion on the board, including the paratrooper landings, the deception tactics, the bombardment and the invasion itself. A YouTube video giving an overview of the invasion while students complete the comprehension questions as it plays. A brief colour-coding activity to determine the consequences. A source task plenary. Attachments: 1 x Powerpoint Presentation 1 x Publisher File

This lesson contains: A starter image to provike discussion about the event itself and what may have happened. An on-board overview of the Blitzkrieg and how it trapped the English using my own maps to discuss the retreat, conquest of Paris and the trapped troops. A task to use the information provided to complete some questions about the event itself. A discussion about whether the statistics reveal whether this was a success or failure. An activity to use a series of sources provided to build arguments for both sides of the argument. An opportunity for a judgement. Attachments: 1 x Powerpoint Presentation 2 x Publisher Files

This lesson contains: Background about the situation in the war and the Nazi invasion. Students consider why the Nazis invaded Russia using the on-board prompts. A run through of Hitler’s intentions for Russia and his message to the troops. A discussion of why the Blitzkrieg failed in Russia, in stages, with images. An activity using the information provided to complete a fact file page to record the statistics and the events. A small study of Stalingrad. A colour-coding activity to decide the most severe consequences of the attack for Germany and the war. An opportunity to decide if it was a turning point and study some sources which provoke thought. Attachments: 1 x Powerpoint Presentation 2 x Publisher Files

This lesson contains: An introduction to the problems of the League of Nations and some of the reasons it was quite powerless to stop major issues. A video that has a question sheet to go with it. Students watch this and learn about the Manchuria and Abyssinia Crisis’ and their impact on the League. An activity to study the information sheet and why the League failed. Students catagorise the information and the reasons for failure. Then, they do a diamond 9 to rank the 9 different categories. There is also an opportunity to do a write up of their judgement as the main reasons the League failed. Attachments: 1 x Powerpoint Presentation 3 x Publisher Files

This lesson contains: A starter that can be edited based on what you taught previously. An introduction to the post war world. The students will need some background on WW1 ending and how th epowers have tried to sort out Europe. if you have taught WW1 and the Treaty of Versailles, this puts you at an advantage as the students have far more context from that previous learning. An introdcution to Woodrow Wilson’s idea of a League of Nations and why it might have been introduced. An activity to study the information and then complete questions on why the League was founded and what it aimed to do. There is also a discussion of the problems that might arise because of America’s refusal to join. A task to learn about some events of the 1920’s that the League helped with. For each, students summarise what happened and how the league dealt with it, then rate each event for the success in which it was handled. A plenary to bring this all together and argue for or against a historian’s quote about the League being a good idea to solve world problems. Attachments: 1 x Powerpoint Presentation 2 x Publisher Files

This lesson contains: A starter to consider the famous quote by Churchill. A run through of the situation in 1940 post-Dunkirk and the situation Britain was in. A Youtube video of WW2 in colour to bring it to life. Students complete a comprehension multiple choice set of questions as the video plays. An activity to consider the tactic advantages and disadvantages of both sides. A task to use a series of sources in groups to build an arguement for the significance of the battle using the ‘GREAT’ formula. A worksheet is designed for this purpose. A plenary to consider what factors won the Battle of Britain for the British. Attachments: 1 x Powerpoint Presentation 2 x Word Files 1 x Publisher File

This lesson contains: A starter to study a source and analyse the message. Background information on the rise of Hitler and how things began to change while the Nazis were in power. A chance to write down some key words, such as persecution, genocide and pogrom. A video giving the background of changes in Nazi Germany with footage from the time. A main activity to sort 18 cards in chronological order, then write them onto the timeline of persecution over time. This is different from other timelines as you also have to write them onto the timeline higher or lower based on severity, with an extension to colour-code the different types of persecution (economic, political etc.). A review task at the end by agreeing or disagreeing with a historian’s views. Attachments: 1 x Powerpoint Presentation 3 x Publisher Files

This lesson contains: A starter to consider what Roosevelt meant by his speech about a ‘day in infamy’. An overview of the Pacific Theatre from the invasions of the Japanese and domination of the islands with a gap fill activity to note down the declining relations between the U.S. and the Japanese. An overview of the location of Pearl Harbour, importance and the reasons it was a good target for the Japanese. A YouTube video to watch some scenes from the Pearl Harbour Film, then an activity to study a series of sources and what we can learn about the attack and the consequences.  A plenary to write a news report from the American perspective of the attack. Attachments: 1 x Powerpoint Presentation 2 x Publisher File

This lesson contains: A starter to study an image of the devastation caused by the Black Death. Students can discuss the scene and share any knowledge they know about the event. The next slide has some broken down info and follow up questions. Background slides about the spread of the disease and its origins, where the name comes from etc. Students then study the info sheet and work out 5 symptoms of the Black Death. A task for students to watch a YouTube video which enriches the previous activity, then use the info sheets to complete a table about the two types: pneumonic and bubonic. A final activity for students to study 4 sources and summarise what people believed caused it. A plenary to discuss what each student would do to avoid the plague. Attachments: 1 x Powerpoint Presentation 1 x Word File 1 x Publisher File

This lesson contains: A starter to check student knowledge about the Empire and where the Empire reached. An overview on the need for the Empire to call up troops from all over the world. A short case study of Khudadad Khan, the first Indian recipient of the Victoria Cross. An overview of the use of propaganda across the Empire and the study of some different types. An activity to study a series of information cards provided to fill in the worksheet mind map for South Africa, Australia, Canada, India, the West Indies and New Zealand. A final activity to argue for or against a viewpoint about the Empire making a huge impact on the victory in WW1. Attachments: 1 x Powerpoint Presentation 1 x Publisher File 1 x Word File

This lesson contains: A starter which revises previous content on dictators, but this can be edited to suit what you have been teaching. An introduction to Italy’s position after WW1, including the economic difficulties and the disappointment with the Treaties. Students write 2-3 sentences based on the slides about why Italy was in a difficult position. An introduction to Mussolini, his background and his beliefs. This includes the founding of Fascism. A main activity to use the information pages to complete a bio of Mussolini, including his fascist beliefs and the reasons people supported his ideas. A video from YouTube that goes over how Mussolini marched on Rome. This is followed by a page of information to complete the final section on the worksheet. A plenary with review questions based on the lesson. Resources: 1 x Powerpoint Presentation 2 x Publisher Files

This lesson contains: A starter based on medieval life but this can be edited to test the recall of whatever your students have been studying. A video to introduce what towns may have been like in Medieval England. A series of slides which you can talk through with students to introduce towns - they can create a mind map of the main features of medieval towns. This covers, with images, where they were built, how they were planned, town charters, guilds, roles of mayors and councils and some of the jobs people did. A main task to study 5 key sources in a large table. Students are guided with questions to extract the main things they can learn about towns from these sources. The questions should elicit the main learning from them. They then write this in the table. A plenary to compare towns and villages. Attachments: 1 x Powerpoint Presentation 1 x Publisher Files

This lesson contains: A chance to recap the Feudal System and ask students to remember the peasants’ place in society. A series of slides to discuss with the students. This leads to some interesting conversation as you cycle through the images. For each, students consider whether the image shows working life, home life or entertainment/spare time. You can then explore what you see and what you can learn. A main task for students to research about the lives of peasants in villages. They use the information cards provided which have lots of facts and evidence on. The students make notes about work, comfort and homes, diet and food and dangers and difficulties in their books using either a mind map or by putting four sections on a full page. A plenary to describe features of the problems faced in villages. Attachments: 1 x Powerpoint Presentation 1 x Publisher Files

This lesson contains: A starter to review the previous lesson on Mussolini but this can be edited to cover whatever you have recently covered. A brief overview of Mussolini’s position now that he is in power, but how limited his power actually was at the start. this includes some analysis of the methods he will go on to use to maintain his power, including comparisons to the Roman Empire fascis, salute, architecture etc. A video which explains how Mussolini increased his own powers and turned Italy into a dictatorship. The video has been edited by myself to include the check points of how dictators strengthen their control, and the video ticks as it plays through. A main task to study 5 information cards about Mussolini and to write 2-3 pieces of info from each onto the A4 scale provided. Students rank the information to show that Italians supported, were convinced or were forced. A plenary to consider the views of a historian about how persuasive Mussolini was. Attachments: 1 x Powerpoint Presentation 2 x Publisher Files

This lesson contains: A starter to recap some key words from the dictators course, but you can edit this to fit whatever you recently studied. A brief intro to Hitler’s upbringing and actions in the early Nazi Party. This is brief but gives a small overview - the point here is not to focus on things at KS4 depth, it’s only meant to be light touch as the main focus at KS3 for this lesson is on beliefs about how to make Germany better. This is supplemented by a video about Fascism and Hitler’s role in it. this is from YouTube. There is a brief gap fill consolidation task. An activity to study a series of sources about Hitler and to fit the evidence into the table next to the problems going on Germany at the time. this shows the connection between the problems and the solution Hitler proposed to deal with them. A task to then study some statements from characters on the information sheet provided. This allows the students to say who would support Hitler’s ideas and then justify why they would like that problem solved. This builds the ideas that the Nazis were supported by different groups in society. A plenary to summarise the key learning from the lesson. Attachments: 1 x Powerpoint Presentation 2 x Publisher Files

This lesson contains: A ‘do now’ starter which can be edited to fit whatever you taught previously. A recap of John’s situation with the barons and introduction to the Magna Carta. A task to study the provisions of Magna Carta against the grievances of the barons and make a judgement as to whether it dealt with John adequately. A video which reinforces the impact of Magna Carta on future kings. Optional (if time) reading on the Barons War. A final task to weigh up the impact of Magna Carta. Students study the information and pick out the facts which help them make assertions about the short- and long-term consequences. Attachments: 1 x Powerpoint Presentation 2 x Publisher Files

This lesson contains: A ‘do now’ starter which can be edited to fit whatever you taught previously. A chance to recap the end of the Revolt and watch a video that helps cement the knowledge. Students should read an interpretation and infer the main reason for Wat Tyler’s death. A discussion of whether the Revolt, on the face of it, seemed like a failure. This then triggers a task to study lots of interpretations and develop the main arguments about the revolt’s immediate, short- and long-term impact on England. An extended writing opportunity to argue whether, overall, the revolt was a success or failure, using criteria. There should be a final opportunity to complete the progress tracker sheet and do final reflections on the enquiry. Attachments: 1 x Powerpoint Presentation 2 x Publisher Files

This lesson contains: A ‘do now’ starter which can be edited to fit whatever you taught previously. A chance to bring the monarchs up to date and connect Richard to the previous ones. Students will understand his situation as a young king inheriting a long war. Students will be taken through the key developments of the enquiry so far and how the different groups have been affected, with peasants being the only group that have seen very little improvement even after the Black Death. They study statements and determine the main grievances of the peasants. Students will study a comic strip (editable) about the events of the revolt and complete a task to document the main events each day and assess the threat level of each. A chance to reflect on what the revolt shows about the power no possessed by each social group. Attachments: 1 x Powerpoint Presentation 2 x Publisher Files

This lesson contains: A ‘do now’ starter which can be edited to fit whatever you taught previously. An overview of john’s birth and position within the family tree, with a comparison between perceptions of him and his brother Richard, using sources which can be discussed or annotated. An on-board walkthrough of John’s problems as king, including a Guernsey link. A task to study the information on John’s reign. Students weigh up the good and bad things he did against the criteria of what a good king must do, with a potential to do extended writing at the end. Attachments: 1 x Powerpoint Presentation 3 x Publisher Files