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BrainLit

Your go-to hub for high-quality, curriculum-aligned revision guides and teaching resources. Created by a qualified History and English teacher with experience in AQA English and Edexcel History, BrainLit specialises in engaging, student-friendly materials that save you time and boost results. Need something bespoke? I also create tailored resources on request—just get in touch!

Your go-to hub for high-quality, curriculum-aligned revision guides and teaching resources. Created by a qualified History and English teacher with experience in AQA English and Edexcel History, BrainLit specialises in engaging, student-friendly materials that save you time and boost results. Need something bespoke? I also create tailored resources on request—just get in touch!
Superpower Relations & the Cold War (1941–91) — Full GCSE Study Guide
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Superpower Relations & the Cold War (1941–91) — Full GCSE Study Guide

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Master your Cold War content with this comprehensive and student-friendly revision guide, created specifically for the Edexcel GCSE History exam board. This guide breaks down everything needed to succeed in Paper 2: Superpower Relations and the Cold War, 1941–91. Clear, concise summaries of every topic from the origins of the Cold War to its end Fully modelled 8, 12 and 16-mark answers with PEEL structure breakdowns High-quality exam questions with planning tips and student scaffolds Key dates and events shown in timelines, tables, and revision boxes Structured revision tasks to boost retention and exam confidence Ideal for independent study, classroom support, or last-minute cramming Perfect for Year 10–11 students, teachers, home educators, and tutors looking for a reliable, high-impact resource.
Medicine Through Time: Edexcel GCSE Revision Guide
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Medicine Through Time: Edexcel GCSE Revision Guide

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This guide breaks down each period with clear explanations, key individuals, and case studies to help you understand how medical knowledge, treatment, and public health have developed over time. From superstition and four humours to vaccines, antibiotics and the NHS, you’ll explore the causes, continuity, and change behind some of history’s biggest medical moments. Inside, you’ll find: A clear timeline of key events Concise overviews of each time period: Medieval, Renaissance, Industrial, and Modern Profiles of important individuals such as Hippocrates, Harvey, Jenner, and Fleming Focused case studies to support your exam answers Insight into public health reforms, from cesspits to clean water Easy-to-follow summaries that link to the exam questions student’s will face.
Survival & Struggle of the Plains Indians
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Survival & Struggle of the Plains Indians

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Explore the survival strategies, challenges, and impact of the buffalo decline on Plains Indians in this engaging Year 11 History lesson. This 60-minute, high-ability Year 11 lesson covers how Plains Indians adapted to harsh environments, their nomadic lifestyle, and reliance on the buffalo. Students learn about warfare tactics, the devastating impact of buffalo decline caused by white hunters, and the resulting cultural and survival challenges. The lesson includes interactive activities, cause–effect analysis, and exam practice with an 8-mark PEEL question to develop extended writing skills. Perfect for teachers seeking a structured, knowledge-rich resource on the American West.
Plains Indians: Warfare, Leadership & Society
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Plains Indians: Warfare, Leadership & Society

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KS4 History lesson on Plains Indian tribal structure, warrior societies, leadership, and warfare with interactive tasks and exam practice. This is a fully planned KS4 History lesson designed for Edexcel “American West” studying Plains Indians. It focuses on tribal structure, warrior societies, leadership, and warfare, highlighting how Plains Indian society differed from European/American expectations. The lesson is interactive, featuring starter/warm-up questions, diagram tasks, scenario analysis, PEEL paragraph practice, and sorting exercises to develop knowledge and exam skills. A 12-mark exam-style question is included for structured assessment. Perfect for an advanced student, this lesson ensures engagement while consolidating understanding of Plains Indian society, conflict, and interactions with the US government.
EDEXCEL GCSE Intro to Plains Indians
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EDEXCEL GCSE Intro to Plains Indians

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This fully resourced lesson is designed for Edexcel GCSE History students studying The American West c1835–c1895, but is also suitable for AQA or other exam boards covering Plains Indians. The lesson introduces and explores key aspects of Plains Indian beliefs, lifestyle, and the challenges of living permanently on the Plains.
Germany 1918–23: Weimar Challenges
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Germany 1918–23: Weimar Challenges

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Clear, engaging lesson on the challenges faced by the Weimar Republic 1918–23. Includes core knowledge, interactive tasks, exam prep and model answers. This fully resourced IGCSE/GCSE history lesson covers the key political, economic, social and military challenges facing Germany after WWI. Includes: Core knowledge notes on Germany 1918–23 Interactive categorising task (with answers) Timeline and recall activities Source-based discussion prompts Extended writing with modelled scaffolding Exam-style question and support Ideal for students studying the AQA IGCSE or similar GCSE history courses. Easily adapted for in-class or online learning.
Year 7 English Lesson: CAT Prep & Writing
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Year 7 English Lesson: CAT Prep & Writing

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Complete Year 7 English lesson for CAT prep: verbal reasoning, comprehension with The Hobbit, creative writing, and homework included. This ready-to-use Year 7 English lesson is designed to support students preparing for CAT4 assessments or developing higher-level English skills. It is ideal for teachers, tutors, or parents supporting students entering secondary school. The lesson focuses on three key areas: Verbal reasoning – analogies, odd-one-out, and classification activities with teacher modelling and extension tasks. Reading comprehension – two carefully chosen extracts from The Hobbit with example questions, model answers, and opportunities for inference, analysis, and summary skills. Creative writing task – descriptive writing with structured planning support, sentence starter ideas, vocabulary development, and an editing checklist. Also included: Full lesson structure (60 minutes). Teacher notes and sample scripts for clear delivery. Homework suggestions to reinforce learning. This resource develops vocabulary, analytical thinking, and extended writing skills, while giving students confidence for CAT-style assessments and KS3 English.