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I have been teaching history since 2002 and I have been head of History at a school for 10 years which sees many of my students opt for GCSE, A level and beyond. I am passionate about History being taught well, and believe that this largely stems from good resources (as well of course effective delivery). My lessons and various teaching resources are therefore produced with the intention of inspiring students to think for themselves, to be challenged yet engaged.

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I have been teaching history since 2002 and I have been head of History at a school for 10 years which sees many of my students opt for GCSE, A level and beyond. I am passionate about History being taught well, and believe that this largely stems from good resources (as well of course effective delivery). My lessons and various teaching resources are therefore produced with the intention of inspiring students to think for themselves, to be challenged yet engaged.
AQA AS American Dream Analysing a Primary source exam question
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AQA AS American Dream Analysing a Primary source exam question

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Contains a ppt which breaks down analysing Primary sources and the exam questions and an accompanying worksheet. The combination allows students to try and work through their own responses whilst supporting them if they are struggling. It is based on the extent of affluence in the USA by the early 1960s, so needs to be used towards the end of the yr 12 or first year of A2, where students will have obtained enough contextual knowledge to be able to answer the question comprehensively. As this source question is based at the end of part 1 I have NOT included the the "How to analyse Primary sources flow-chart" which I make reference to at the end of the ppt- it is hoped that students have already had some experience of constructing answers at this stage. However, the document can also be purchased if guidance is still required.
AS/A2 History Essay skills American Dream & Cold War
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AS/A2 History Essay skills American Dream & Cold War

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A whole lesson that encourages students to break down an AS or A2 exam question about the policy of containment. The lesson develops by encouraging students to consider the key words, the debate and key evidence for the question. They are then given opportunities within the lesson to formulate a plan and establish a solid argument. Students get to rate an introduction whilst also complete their own. Concluding thoughts are also included.
International relations (with Russia) Revision quiz
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International relations (with Russia) Revision quiz

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A short activity covering some key aspects of the OCR international relations unit with Russia as its depth study. The quiz contains 4 rounds - some with pictures, and is a great starter activity encouraging learners to think and to engage them in the process of revision.
AS AQA American Dream  revision plan
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AS AQA American Dream revision plan

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A break down for the AS AQA American Dream unit, using specification criteria and supported with key issues and events for greater context. Students can make a note where they feel their understanding of certain topics is, by dating under the red, yellow or green face. The idea behind this is so that students can see specific areas where they need to focus their revision; hopefully moving their learning all to the green smiley face by the time of the exam. This was an extremely useful resource for my students last year as they and I, were able to monitor their progress. I'm currently in the process of writing the new one for A2.
AS AQA History - How to analyse Primary sources
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AS AQA History - How to analyse Primary sources

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Primary Source Analysis Flow Chart specifically for the AQA AS History specification but can be used for all primary source evaluations. An easy to use flow chart for AS students to help them meet the demands of the new Primary Source question for the AS AQA exam. The document helps weaker students formulate an answer helping them to structure their ideas, whilst offering some guidance and a checklist for more able students. It is complicated but it does work! The AQA exam question ask them to analyse the value of the source in relation to a specific question and then to make a comparison with another source about which offers the most value – in relation to the question. As part of this analysis, students are expected to comment on the provenance and tone (where relevant) as well as the context and argument of the period studied. For a top mark answer students need to be able to balance provenance, tone and context on their analysis of each source to provide a meaningful and substantiated judgement! It is tricky but this document helps students of all abilities meet the requirements being asked of them.
A2 How to answer Primary sources flow chart
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A2 How to answer Primary sources flow chart

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Hot the heels of my AS flow chart I have created a version for my A2 students and thought you would appreciate it. It is in line with the AQA requirements but with a little bit of tweaking it would be useful for any of the exam boards requirments for primary source analysis. Whilst not a restrictive formula, it does offer guidance for weaker students to follow an order to allow them to cover all aspects on the AQA mark scheme. It also works as a check list for the more able. This is subtly different from the AS version as there is no need for a judgment at AS, however the exam board does state that sources can be used and linked together where deemed appropriate and relevant.
A2 History AQA American Dream revision plan
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A2 History AQA American Dream revision plan

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An overview of the AQA Part 2 American Dream unit using detail from the specification inconjunction with other key content for students to revise. Students can assess how comfortable their knowledge is on a topic and date the appropriate, sad, middle or happy face. The intention is then for students to use this as a base from which to start to plan and organise their revision effectively. The hope being that they have moved most of their learning on from the red unhappy face to the Green smiley face before they sit the exams. This is brand new and I am about to give it to my students for the first time this year. The AS version for them them was very successful last year and I intend to give them a copy of that again - as they will need both for the new style A level exams.
OCR Explaining the Modern World A introductory lessons
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OCR Explaining the Modern World A introductory lessons

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Lesson 1 - covers the feelings at the end of WW1, then onto identifying the aims of the Big 3 and the terms of the treaty of Versailles. There are a number of activities for students to complete - including a facebook dialog between the Big 3 plus a homework. Lesson 2 introduces students to the skills required for an OCR style Q1 worth 5 marks and gives an example for students to mark. The lesson then moves on to the impact of the treaty on Germany Also included in the pack is an overview chart for the course where students can plot the driving forces of conflict and cooperation throughtout the 20th Century,
OCR  Paper 1 Revision plan _International Relations with Russia
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OCR Paper 1 Revision plan _International Relations with Russia

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A document for students to complete to show when they have completed their revision on a certain topic. Students can start by indicating how comfortable they are with the various topics by writing the date in the various sad, ok, happy faces. I encourage students to complete where they are on the grid and then to identify an area and spend half an hour moving one of their red sad faces to at least amber if not green.
Revision pack OCR Modern World International Relations with Russia.
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Revision pack OCR Modern World International Relations with Russia.

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Included in this pack are a variety of 4,6 and 10 mark OCR GCSE style questions, covering content such as the Origins of the Cold War, the Cuban Missile Crisis, Vietnam and the depth study Russia. On some questions there is a model answer, others have guidance with support , others are blank for them to discover the answers themselves. There are plenty of opportunities for students to have a go at planning their short and essay style answers. These frames can them be used as a basis to write up their extended answers.
OCR Depth study Russian Revision cards
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OCR Depth study Russian Revision cards

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A set of 34 flash cards with exam style questions and supported answers. Perfect for a revision session. Covers the causes and consequences of the 3 Russian revolutions, failure of the Provisional Government, The rise of Lenin and the Bolsheviks, Lenin in power, Civil war, War Communism, NEP Stalin, Collectivisation, 5 year plans, Cult of personality and much more. The cards need to be printed back to back - but make sure the corresponding answers match the correct Q.
Design a brand new British flag to show the diverse nature of the UK
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Design a brand new British flag to show the diverse nature of the UK

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A homework or one off lesson activity for students to complete with assessment criteria which can be amended for all new measuring systems. Students need to have been finding out about all the different groups of people who have moved to Britain throughout the ages and their reasons for moving. They can then design a brand new British flag and explain the reasons for their choices. They must then write a conclusion explaining why they have chosen this particular style and how this represents the diverse nature of the United Kingdom.
Causes of Cold war. Revision tasks and questions. OCR A Explaining the Modern World
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Causes of Cold war. Revision tasks and questions. OCR A Explaining the Modern World

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This resource has a number of revision tasks on the Cold War period of the course. The task sheet is then followed by OCR specification style questions to help the students apply their knowledge to the questions. This is ideal resource can be used as a lesson resource to allow students to work independently whilst supporting their individual needs, or can be printed off and given as an aid to help them with their private study at home. This is 1/5 parts of the modern world element of the course. There is an overall pack which can be purchased covering all the units and the depth study of the USA 1945- 1975.
Cold War confrontations.  Revision tasks and questions. OCR A explaining the Modern World
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Cold War confrontations. Revision tasks and questions. OCR A explaining the Modern World

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This resource has a number of revision tasks on the Cold War crises and confrontation period of the course. The task sheet is then followed by OCR specification style questions to help the students apply their knowledge to the questions. This is ideal resource can be used as a lesson resource to allow students to work independently whilst supporting their individual needs, or can be printed off and given as an aid to help them with their private study at home. This is 1/5 parts of the modern world element of the course. There is an overall pack which can be purchased covering all the units and the depth study of the USA 1945- 1975.
Revision session Interwar to WW2 with with appeasement .OCR Explaining the Modern World A
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Revision session Interwar to WW2 with with appeasement .OCR Explaining the Modern World A

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This was the first revision session that I taught as an extra after school this year for the new explaining the modern world course. It does a whistle stop tour of the The Treaty of Versailles, League of Nations and an activity on the causes of WW2 and the interpretations of appeasement. As it is a revision session, it does not cover everything - but certainly gives the students enough coverage of the key events to start them on their own independent study. Attached is a sheet which works along side the ppt, setting mini activities for students to complete. There is also opportunities for students to complete some 5 mark style questions. At the end of the ppt there is a quick revision game of bingo. You will need the additional word document attached and ensure that you give a mixture of the cards out to the students to ensure you get a winner. This worked brilliantly with my Year 11 who are really struggling to cope with all the amount of revision.
Interwar- Causes of WW2 Revision tasks and questions OCR  A explaining the modern world
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Interwar- Causes of WW2 Revision tasks and questions OCR A explaining the modern world

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This resource has a number of revision tasks on the Interwar and Origins of WW2 period of the course. The task sheet is then followed by OCR specification style questions to help the students apply their knowledge to the questions. This is ideal resource can be used as a lesson resource to allow students to work independently whilst supporting their individual needs, or can be printed off and given as an aid to help them with their private study at home. This is 1/5 parts of the modern world element of the course. There is an overall pack which can be purchased covering all the units and the depth study of the USA 1945- 1975.
End of Cold War and Post Cold War  Revision tasks and questions.OCR A explaining the Modern World
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End of Cold War and Post Cold War Revision tasks and questions.OCR A explaining the Modern World

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This resource has a number of revision tasks on the end of the Cold war and collapse of communism and the Post Cold War conflict period of the course. The task sheet is then followed by OCR specification style questions to help the students apply their knowledge to the questions. This is ideal resource can be used as a lesson resource to allow students to work independently whilst supporting their individual needs, or can be printed off and given as an aid to help them with their private study at home. This is 1/5 parts of the modern world element of the course. There is an overall pack which can be purchased covering all the units and the depth study of the USA 1945- 1975.
American Dream Primary Source evaluation plan AQA AS/A2
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American Dream Primary Source evaluation plan AQA AS/A2

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A source from the Southern Manifesto document and an appropriate AQA AS style question that encourages students to evaluate the primary source in relation to the exam criteria of provenance, tone, content and argument. By encouraging students to break down and analyse the source in relation to these specifics, it encourages them to always formulate their answer with the exam criteria in the forefront of their mind. This is only one source and it is therefore worth mentioning that for AS purposes they would need a futher source which they must then compare and decide which one offers more value. For A2 they would need a further 2 sources but they are not expected to compare the sources. This document works well with the How to answer a Primary Source flow chart document - one of my other resources available.