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25 years of experience as Assistnt Head; Head of Humanities and AST for history. Resources generally for KS3-KS5 history, some that can be used as English resources, and some politics/citizenship resources

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25 years of experience as Assistnt Head; Head of Humanities and AST for history. Resources generally for KS3-KS5 history, some that can be used as English resources, and some politics/citizenship resources
THE CUBAN MISSILE CRISIS FOR YEAR 9
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THE CUBAN MISSILE CRISIS FOR YEAR 9

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This lesson is part of a scheme of learning that was made for Year 9 on the Cold War. It is particularly useful for those who are not intending to study this at GCSE. This lesson is intended to make the students think through being put in difficult situations and having to make decisions fast. It requires high level thinking skills with a specific focus on the skill of evaluation. It covers the Cuban Revolution; Bay of Pigs and the Missile Crisis. This resource can also be used for GCSE units, and will take about 2 hours to teach.
MAKING INFERENCES FROM HISTORICAL SOURCES AND GCSE PRACTICE QUESTIONS
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MAKING INFERENCES FROM HISTORICAL SOURCES AND GCSE PRACTICE QUESTIONS

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This lesson was created to support lower prior attaining students grasp the concept of making inferences from sources. It teaches the skill through modeling and repetition. It was created to support learning to master the first question on paper 3 of the EDEXCEL GCSE History specification, but can be used for teaching inferences at any age and on any paper.
KEY STAGE 3 LIFE IN NORMAN ENGLAND LESSON 3 THE MEDIEVAL CHURCH
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KEY STAGE 3 LIFE IN NORMAN ENGLAND LESSON 3 THE MEDIEVAL CHURCH

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This is the third lesson of a short unit of work on life in Norman England after the conquest. It is part of a larger scheme of learning on the Norman Conquest and William’s consolidation of power which is also available. This lesson focuses on the importance of the church in Norman England. It contains a variety of activities/video clips enabling students to analyse the extent of change. The power point is fully resourced. Duration: 1 hour
A LEVEL - HENRY VIII GOVERNMENT AND THE RISE AND FALL OF THOMAS WOLSY
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A LEVEL - HENRY VIII GOVERNMENT AND THE RISE AND FALL OF THOMAS WOLSY

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These lessons will take about 6/7 hours to teach. They focus on the government of Henry VIII and the rise and fall of Thomas Wolsey. The key topics they include for historical investigation are: A comparison of the governments of Henry VII and Henry VIII Henry VIII’s actions on becoming king The historiography of Thomas Wolsey The historiography of the Eltham Ordinances The King’s Great Matter Anne Boleyn and Wolsey’s fall from power They were made for AQA A level unit 1C, but are useful for any post 16 study of the Tudors
A LEVEL - ELIZABETH I AND THE RELIGIOUS SETTLEMENT
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A LEVEL - ELIZABETH I AND THE RELIGIOUS SETTLEMENT

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These A Level lessons focus on Elizabeth I and religion with specific attention to interpretations of history. They include 4 studies: Did Elizabeth find a middle way? Were the Catholics a threat? Were the Protestants a threat? To what extent was Mary Queen of Scots a threat. All resources are included within the power point. There are approximately 5x1 hour lessons in this resource. Suitable for all A level boards.
A LEVEL DEMOCRACY AND DICTATORSHIPS IN GERMANY,1919-1963. KT2 LESSON 7 SCHACHT AND ECONOMIC RECOVERY
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A LEVEL DEMOCRACY AND DICTATORSHIPS IN GERMANY,1919-1963. KT2 LESSON 7 SCHACHT AND ECONOMIC RECOVERY

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This is the 7th lesson for Key Topic 2, A level democracies and dictatorships in Germany. It focuses on economic recovery in Nazi Germany with a focus on the work of economist Schacht. The powerpoint contains all of the resources, however a text book is useful. Tasks are built in and involve research; analysis of statistics and evaluating the success of Schacht’s policies. Duration: 1 hour
GCSE HISTORY, SPAIN AND THE NEW WORLD COMPLETE REVISION LESSONS
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GCSE HISTORY, SPAIN AND THE NEW WORLD COMPLETE REVISION LESSONS

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This resource contains revision lesson question practice for Spain and the New World section on Columbus. There are 40 slides, and they address each of the questions for the EDEXCEL paper: Importance Narrative account Consequences For each question type there is a step by step explanation of how to answer the question; model answer paragraphs; examples of answers; opportunities to answer questions; mark schemes etc. Duration: 3x 1 hours lesson
A LEVEL - HENRY VIII'S FOREIGN POLICY
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A LEVEL - HENRY VIII'S FOREIGN POLICY

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These lessons were created for AQA history A Level unit 1C, however can be used for any post 16 study of the Tudors. There are about 5 or 6x 1 hour lessons included in this power point, and they provide the opportunity for historical investigation into the three distinct periods of Henry VIII’s foreign policy and his attempts to secure the succession. It contains a variety of teacher led and student led learning opportunities culminating in a judgment regarding the success of Henry VIII’s foreign policy.
EDEXCEL GCSE HISTORY RUSSIA DEPTH STUDY REVISION LESSONS
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EDEXCEL GCSE HISTORY RUSSIA DEPTH STUDY REVISION LESSONS

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The two power points contain approximately 5-6 lessons (depending on lesson length) worth of revision materials and practice questions for the GCSE Russian depth study. Each includes content; explanations of question types; model answers and activities with writing frames to enable the students to obtain a really strong grasp of the requirements of this paper.
GCSE SPAIN AND THE NEW WORLD PRE-EXAMINATION REVISION LESSON
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GCSE SPAIN AND THE NEW WORLD PRE-EXAMINATION REVISION LESSON

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This lesson was created as a last minute revision lesson for those students taking EDEXCEL GCSE History Spain and the New World unit. It covers a range of topics and involves revision and practice of all of the different question types as a reminder of structure and assessment objectives. Approx 2 hours to teach
GCSE SPAIN AND THE NEW WORLD INTRODUCTORY LESSON
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GCSE SPAIN AND THE NEW WORLD INTRODUCTORY LESSON

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An introduction lesson to the GCSE unit on Spain and the new world. Background information and conceptualisation of the unit. Involves analysing why the Spanish explored - what motivated them? A timeline overview and rivalry with Portugal. Focus on religion and foreign ambition. Activities: Introduction to 2 examination style questions: Importance/significance Consequence Duration: 1 hour
V.E. DAY IN THE HISTORY OR ENGLISH CLASSROOM
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V.E. DAY IN THE HISTORY OR ENGLISH CLASSROOM

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These resources covers skills required for success in English and Historycontain everything you need to help students understand the significance of VE Day. The first resource contains an assembly (approx 20 mins) and an extended writing task for a lesson. The whole power point would take about an hour to teach and involves drawing on historical and literacy skills. The second resource is a n alternative lesson which investigates the morality behind the bombing of Dresden - students use a wide range of historical source material to carry out an investigation and reach a judgment. The final resource can either be used in a history lesson or a tutorial as a starter or fun activity to test knowledge in the form of a quiz/wordsearch for VE Day.
A Level US Government and Politics. The Nature of the US Constitution
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A Level US Government and Politics. The Nature of the US Constitution

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This bundle contains the first 5 lessons on the US Constitution to cover the requirements for the A Level US Government and Politics specification. They include a background lesson on the creation of the Constitution (also suitable forA Level History) and 4 lessons investigating the nature of the US Constitution including structure; entrenchment; amendment etc. The block of lesson is completed with introducing students to a section A exam question which is modeled. This is fully resourced, but access to Pearson Edexcel A Level US Government and Politics text book would be useful. The lessons are based on a one hour lesson, but students will have to complete significant independent study to complete the set tasks.
THE EASTER STORY QUIZ AND WORDSEARCH
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THE EASTER STORY QUIZ AND WORDSEARCH

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A fun activity for Easter. Answer 15 questions associated with the Easter Story and find the answers in the word search. Could be used as a starter or main activity in an RE lesson, alternatively as a tutorial activity in the run up to the Easter holiday. This activity would take between 20 and 30 minutes to complete.
THE HISTORIOGRAPHY OF HENRY VII REVISION MATS AND KNOWLEDGE ORGANISER ACTIVITY
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THE HISTORIOGRAPHY OF HENRY VII REVISION MATS AND KNOWLEDGE ORGANISER ACTIVITY

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This resource is targeted at supporting A level students master historiography. It contains one mat for each of the following relating to the reign of Henry VII: Consolidation of power and the establishment of a stable monarch (fully completed to model activity) Government and finance Foreign policy Society Economy Religion; humanism and the arts The first mat is completed with the historiography, plus evidence to support each argument as an example. The task is for students to research each historiography and record evidence (the historiographical argument is included on each mat). These completed mats should then be used for revision/essay writing/evaluating interpretations. They will support students’ learning at A level and weremade for AQA Unit 1C, however are useful for any post 16 study of the Tudors.
ANGLO-SAXON DISPLAY
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ANGLO-SAXON DISPLAY

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This is a bright and colourful display of various aspects of Anglo-Saxon life. Each card can be blown up; laminated and displayed, and shows pictures and gives information about different aspects of Anglo-Saxon life. They include: Anglo-Saxons and Christianity Sutton Hoo Days of the week Anglo-Saxon clothes The Battle of Hastings Anglo-Saxon homes Who were the Anglo-Saxons? Where did they settle? What did they believe. Particularly suitable for a key stage 2 or 3 classroom.