Introducing Top Historian, where a decade of seasoned expertise in History teaching and department management converges to craft exceptional educational resources. Our meticulously designed materials include individual lessons, exam technique and content revision for both British and International exam boards. Let Top Historian lighten your workload without compromising on excellence, providing a seamless blend of experience and adaptability to deliver top quality History with maximum progress.
Introducing Top Historian, where a decade of seasoned expertise in History teaching and department management converges to craft exceptional educational resources. Our meticulously designed materials include individual lessons, exam technique and content revision for both British and International exam boards. Let Top Historian lighten your workload without compromising on excellence, providing a seamless blend of experience and adaptability to deliver top quality History with maximum progress.
Kickstart your GCSE History course with this comprehensive, high-impact introductory lesson designed to set the tone for success from Day 1. This resource introduces students to the Treaty of Versailles, recaps the origins of World War I, and the impact of the conflict in Europe. Perfect for any GCSE History curriculum, it provides a strong foundation for understanding the key events that shaped the interwar period and sets the stage for future lessons on such topics as the League of Nations, Hitler’s Foreign Policy and the causes of World War II.
With over 2 hours of lesson content and a wide **variety of **differentiated activities, this resource is ideal for teachers looking for flexible, high-quality materials that can be used across all exam boards.
This fully resourced first lesson introduces students to the causes, context, and consequences of WWI, with a particular focus on the human, political, and economic cost of war, laying the foundation for understanding the attitudes and aims of the Big Three, the terms of the Treaty of Versailles and the wider themes of 20th Century history.
What’s Included?
Over two hours of structured lesson content
Differentiated and varied activities designed to engage all learners:
Brain dumps
Scrabble challenges
Gap fills
Carousel/information hunt
Dual coding
Comprehension and oracy tasks
Persuasive writing
Homework activity that consolidates learning and preps students for the next lesson.
Fully editable PowerPoint & resources
If you found this lesson useful, be sure to check out the full lesson series on the Treaty of Versailles here. Packed full with engaging and differentiated activities, clear explanations and opportunities for low stakes exam practice - this series is designed to support teacher workload while ensuring maximum recall, understanding and progress for students.
Associated resources:
The Ruhr Crisis and Hyperinflation - Double lesson
Treaty of Versailles Knowledge Test
FREE Treaty of Versailles revision mind map
Treaty of Versailles in a nutshell
To maximise content revision and recall at the end of the topic, the Treaty of Versailles Revision Bundle is a must have!
Kickstart your IGCSE History course with this comprehensive, high-impact introductory lesson designed to set the tone for success from Day 1.
Perfectly aligned with the Cambridge IGCSE History syllabus, Part 1 of this resource outlines the core content, skills, and methods of assessment used in the IGCSE History course, as well as the breakdown of the course across Year 10 and 11. Designed to put your students at ease and map out a clear trajectory for their IGCSE History journey that is manageable, enjoyable and focused on growth and progress.
Part 2 of this resource is an introductory lesson to the Treaty of Versailles and bridges the gap between students’ prior knowledge of World War I and the first IGCSE key enquiry: “How fair was the Treaty of Versailles?”
This fully resourced lesson introduces students to the causes, context, and consequences of WWI, with a particular focus on the human, political, and economic cost of war, laying the foundation for understanding the attitudes and aims of the Big Three, the terms of the Treaty of Versailles and the wider themes of 20th Century history.
What’s Included?
Over two hours of structured lesson content
Differentiated and varied activities designed to engage all learners:
Brain dumps
Scrabble challenges
Gap fills
Carousel/information hunt
Dual coding
Comprehension and oracy tasks
Persuasive writing
Homework activity that consolidates learning and preps students for the next lesson.
Fully editable PowerPoint & resources
If you found this lesson useful, be sure to check out the full lesson series on Chapter 1: Treaty of Versailles here. Packed full with engaging and differentiated activities, clear explanations and opportunities for low stakes exam practice - this series is designed to support teacher workload while ensuring maximum recall, understanding and progress for students.
Associated resources:
The Ruhr Crisis and Hyperinflation - Double lesson
Treaty of Versailles Knowledge Test
CIE IGCSE HISTORY 2026 - PAPER 2 (Treaty of Versailles) WRITING AND PLANNING TEMPLATES FOR SCAFFOLDING SOURCE SKILLS
The Big Paper 2 ‘EVERYTHING’ Bundle - Treaty of Versailles, 2026 examination.
To maximise content revision and recall at the end of the topic, the Treaty of Versailles Revision Bundle is a must have!
This all-in-one, high-impact bundle brings together everything you need to teach, revise and master the source evaluation question in Edexcel A-Level History Paper 3, Section A – focused specifically on the ‘Protest, Agitation and Parliamentary Reform in Britain, 1780–1928’ depth studies.
Everything You Need to Transform Student Confidence and Raise Attainment in Section A!
Packed full of hours of revision material, source analysis, practice tasks for refining their academic writing, and exam technique mastery for Paper 3, Section A, this complete toolkit pairs skills practice with knowledge of the Radical Reformers, the Chartists, the Contagious Disease Acts, the WSPU and Trade Union Militancy.
What this bundle includes:
Exam Technique Masterclass Lesson
Step-by-step guide to writing high-level responses
Structure support for introductions and analytical paragraphs
Model scaffolding, peer-assessment tasks, and more
Top Tips Mini Revision Guide
A printable, student-friendly reference packed with concise guidance, structure breakdowns and high-level evaluative phrases
Helps students ‘test’ sources confidently using own knowledge – a key top-level skill
5 x Assessment papers with A* quality model answers.
Perfect for classwork, homework, or targeted interventions
Why this Bundle is so useful:
Designed by an experienced A-Level teacher – proven to help students break into the top mark band.
Examiner-aligned – focuses on the exact assessment objectives Edexcel requires for the History A level.
Flexible & Ready-to-Use – ideal for whole-class teaching, revision sessions, or individual support. Ready to download immediately and fully adaptable to suit the needs of your students.
Supports All Learners – provides both aspirational A* models and scaffolding for those who need extra support.
Saves You Hours of Planning – everything you need for Paper 3, Section A in one easy-to-use download
Ideal for departments teaching the full Aspects in Depth component – this bundle equips you with ready-made materials to build confidence, improve technique, and push students toward exam success.
This student-friendly, high-impact Top Tips Mini Revision Guide is a must-have for students preparing for Edexcel A-Level History Paper 3, Section A.
This mini guide is completely skills based and as such can be used for any module being examined via Paper 3, Section A for Edexcel A level History.
Whether used as a revision aid, classroom reference, or part of an exam skills lesson, this resource provides students with clear, precise and exam-specific guidance on how to approach the Section A source question with confidence and clarity.
What’s Included?:
Clear explanation of the exam requirements for Section A – what the question demands and how to meet it
Step-by-step breakdown of the ideal structure – introduction, four analytical paragraphs, and a high-level conclusion
Guidance on how to evaluate both content and provenance effectively – aligned to Edexcel’s assessment criteria
Precise, exam-board-specific tips on how to ‘test the source’ using own knowledge, a key skill for accessing the top level
A bank of high-level evaluative phrases that encourage students to avoid vague speculation and instead make confident, evidence-based judgements
Why this resource maximises progress and attainment:
Sharpens exam technique – helps students move beyond generic or descriptive responses
Supports top-grade thinking – focuses on the critical skill of using knowledge to evaluate the source, not just describe it
Ideal for all learners – works as both a stretch challenge for high achievers and a scaffold for those needing structure
Versatile usage – perfect as a revision tool, classroom handout, or laminated reference sheet for folders or desks
Time-saving – no need to create your own technique sheet from scratch
A powerful, printable mini guide that students can refer back to again and again. Make revision managable by chunking the demands of the History A level with these handy mini guides!
**Associated resources **
The A Level Assessment and Model Answers Bundle for Paper 3, Section A
The Paper 3, Section A, A Level History Exam Technique Masterclass
Paper 3 - Protest, Agitation and Parliamentary Reform in Britain Revision Guide Part 1
Paper 3 - Protest, Agitation and Parliamentary Reform in Britain: Part 2
Edexcel A-Level History: Paper 3, Section A Masterclass – Exam Technique for Source Evaluation. The Ultimate Exam Technique Toolkit to Secure Top Grades in Paper 3, Section A!
This comprehensive masterclass resource is expertly designed to help students master the skills needed to succeed in the source evaluation question (Section A) of Edexcel’s Paper 3 – with a specific focus on the ‘Protest, Agitation and Parliamentary Reform in Britain, 1780–1928: Aspects in Depth’ module.
A brilliant resource for supporting less able students in mastering the demands of source analysis and evaluation in A Level History, and great for helping those academic historians push from Level 4 to 5 by refining their analysis, extending their evaluation and building nuance into their judgements - this masterclass will add value for all students.
Great for reviewing depth studies throughout the year and revising for final exams, this all-in-one package is ideal for boosting student confidence as well as improving performance.
What’s Included:
Overview of Paper 3, Section A assessment: What’s being tested and how to hit the top mark band
Breakdown of the mark scheme: Clear, student-friendly guidance on what examiners are looking for
Step-by-step structure guide: How to organise the essay and build analytical, evaluative paragraphs
Introduction and paragraph scaffolds: Scaffolded paragraph tasks, fully modelled examples and high-level phrases to help students write with precision and apply and embed the key lessons from the Masterclass.
FREE BONUS - Exam Technique Mini Guide: A printable mini guide packed with exam tips, structure guidance high-level phrases, and the most valuable takeaways from the masterclass.
Why This Resource Works:
Exam-Board Specific – Tailored precisely to Edexcel’s Paper 3, Section A structure and demands
Student-Friendly – Clear layout, structured breakdowns, and models make complex skills accessible
Skills-Focused – Moves students from vague speculation to confident, evidence-based evaluation
Time-Saving for Teachers – Perfect for lessons, interventions, revision, or independent learning
Perfect for High Achievers & those in need of support – Challenges students to aim for A* standard, while offering clear models and support for those who need a boost.
Designed by an experienced A-Level teacher, this is the ultimate comprehensive exam technique masterclass to ensure students master the demands of Paper 3, Section A.
**Associated resources **
The A Level Assessment and Model Answers Bundle for Paper 3, Section A
Paper 3 - Protest, Agitation and Parliamentary Reform in Britain Revision Guide
Protest, Agitation and Parliamentary Reform in Britain, 1780–1928 – Aspects in Depth
All 5 Depth Studies Covered – Ready-to-Use Exam Papers and A* Model Answers!
This ultimate resource bundle includes five expertly written model answers paired with matching formatted Section A exam source papers, designed specifically for Pearson Edexcel A-Level History, Paper 3 (Protest, Agitation and Parliamentary Reform in Britain, 1780–1928).
Each model response directly addresses an official-style source question for each of the five Aspects in Depth:
Radical Reformers (1790–1819)
The Chartists (1838–1850)
The Contagious Diseases Acts (1860–1886)
The WSPU (1903–1914)
Trade Union Militancy (1915–1927)
These are A* quality answers that show students exactly how to excel in Section A by mastering:
Comprehensive evaluation of both content and provenance
Direct and continuous links to both enquiry points
Extensive, accurate contextual knowledge from each depth study
Nuanced historical judgement throughout the essay.
What’s Included for Each Depth Study?
A fully formatted Section A-style source paper
A top-band model answer, colour-coded by enquiry point
Clear bold evaluative phrases that show how to link back to the question and test the value of the source
Why This Bundle is So Effective:
Saves Hours of Teacher Time – No need to write or mark model answers from scratch.
Supports All Learners – High achievers gain aspirational targets; struggling students get structured guidance and clarity.
Perfect Exam Practice Tool – Use for mocks, revision, feedback lessons, or as scaffolded prep for independent study.
Board-Specific – Tailored exclusively to the Edexcel specification, following the exact format and expectations of Paper 3, Section A.
Teacher-Tested, Student-Approved
These model answers have been the resource my students cite as the most helpful in improving their exam technique.
Clear, structured, and rooted in the specification’s requirements, this bundle gives your students what they need most: clarity, exemplification, and confidence.
**Associated resources **
The Paper 3, Section A, A Level History Exam Technique Masterclass
Paper 3 - Protest, Agitation and Parliamentary Reform in Britain Revision Guide
Edexcel A-Level History Model Answer: Protest, Agitation and Parliamentary Reform in Britain (1780–1928) – Aspects in Depth: Trade Union Militancy
This resource provides a a formatted exam/assessment paper and fully developed exam response to a Paper 3, Section A question on Trade Union Militancy, helping students understand the level of specific detail, nuanced analysis, and comprehensive structure required to get into the top mark band.
Question Covered:
Assess the value of the source for revealing the attitudes of politicians to the suffragettes, and the principles underlying suffragette militancy.
This comprehensive, high-quality model answer provides students with a clear benchmark, demonstrating to students how to write an outstanding A essay* by effectively incorporating:
Comprehensive analysis of the source, addressing both enquiry points in the Q
Precise historical knowledge and contextual understanding
Well-structured analysis and nuanced evaluation of the source for provenance and content culminating in clear judgements on the overall value of the source.
This model answer is colour coded for each enquiry point and uses emboldening to demonstrate clear and explicit evaluative links to the question. These model answers have been the resource my students cite as the most helpful in improving their exam technique as it provides tangible, clear examples of what an outstanding piece of evaluative source analysis looks like.
Benefits of this resource
Perfect for High Achievers & Struggling Students – Offers a strong aspirational example for top students while providing a clear framework for those needing extra guidance for structure, linking back to the question and the range of points of provenance and content one can extract from sources.
Saves Teachers Time – No need to create model answers from scratch! Use this resource for class discussions, peer assessments, or essay practice.
Exam Board-Specific – Designed for Edexcel A-Level History Paper 3, Section A, ensuring students are fully prepared for the exact question format and assessment criteria.
Can be used as a pre made assessment and feedback lesson using both the included source paper AND the matching model answer for students to review and cross compare with their own after the exam.
**Associated resources **
Protest, Agitation and Parliamentary Reform 1780-1928 - A level Revision Guide (Edexcel) Part 2: Changing Influences in Parliament 1780–1928
The Paper 3, Section A, A Level History Exam Technique Masterclass
Edexcel A-Level History Model Answer: Protest, Agitation and Parliamentary Reform in Britain (1780–1928) – Aspects in Depth: Radical Reformers (1790-1819).
A Ready-Made, Top-Quality Model Answer to Maximise Exam Success!
This resource provides a a formatted exam/assessment paper and fully developed exam response to a Paper 3, Section A question on the Radical Reformers, helping students understand the level of specific detail, nuanced analysis, and comprehensive structure required to get into the top mark band.
Question Covered:
Assess the value of Source 1 for revealing the reasons for the rise of radicalism and the aims of early radicals.
This comprehensive, high-quality model answer provides students with a clear benchmark, demonstrating to students how to write an outstanding A essay* by effectively incorporating:
Comprehensive analysis of the source, addressing both enquiry points in the Q
Precise historical knowledge and contextual understanding
Well-structured analysis and nuanced evaluation of the source for provenance and content culminating in clear judgements on the overall value of the source.
This model answer is colour coded for each enquiry point and uses emboldening to demonstrate clear and explicit evaluative links to the question. These model answers have been the resource my students cite as the most helpful in improving their exam technique as it provides tangible, clear examples of what an outstanding piece of evaluative source analysis looks like.
Benefits of this resource
Perfect for High Achievers & Struggling Students – Offers a strong aspirational example for top students while providing a clear framework for those needing extra guidance for structure, linking back to the question and the range of points of provenance and content one can extract from sources.
Saves Teachers Time – No need to create model answers from scratch! Use this resource for class discussions, peer assessments, or essay practice.
Exam Board-Specific – Designed for Edexcel A-Level History Paper 3, Section A, ensuring students are fully prepared for the exact question format and assessment criteria.
Can be used as a pre made assessment and feedback lesson using both the included source paper AND the matching model answer for students to review and cross compare with their own after the exam.
Associated resources:
The Paper 3, Section A, A Level History Exam Technique Masterclass
Protest, Agitation and Parliamentary Reform 1780-1928 - A level Revision Guide (Edexcel) Part 2: Changing Influences in Parliament 1780–1928
Edexcel A-Level History Model Answer: Protest, Agitation and Parliamentary Reform in Britain (1780–1928) – Aspects in Depth: The Contagious Disease Acts.
A Ready-Made, Top-Quality Model Answer to Maximise Exam Success!
This resource provides a a formatted exam/assessment paper and fully developed exam response to a Paper 3, Section A question on The CDAs, helping students understand the level of specific detail, nuanced analysis, and comprehensive structure required to get into the top mark band.
Question Covered:
Assess the value of the source for revealing the attitudes of politicians to the suffragettes, and the principles underlying suffragette militancy.
This comprehensive, high-quality model answer provides students with a clear benchmark, demonstrating to students how to write an outstanding A essay* by effectively incorporating:
Comprehensive analysis of the source, addressing both enquiry points in the Q
Precise historical knowledge and contextual understanding
Well-structured analysis and nuanced evaluation of the source for provenance and content culminating in clear judgements on the overall value of the source.
This model answer is colour coded for each enquiry point and uses emboldening to demonstrate clear and explicit evaluative links to the question. These model answers have been the resource my students cite as the most helpful in improving their exam technique as it provides tangible, clear examples of what an outstanding piece of evaluative source analysis looks like.
Benefits of this resource
Perfect for High Achievers & Struggling Students – Offers a strong aspirational example for top students while providing a clear framework for those needing extra guidance for structure, linking back to the question and the range of points of provenance and content one can extract from sources.
Saves Teachers Time – No need to create model answers from scratch! Use this resource for class discussions, peer assessments, or essay practice.
Exam Board-Specific – Designed for Edexcel A-Level History Paper 3, Section A, ensuring students are fully prepared for the exact question format and assessment criteria.
Can be used as a pre made assessment and feedback lesson using both the included source paper AND the matching model answer for students to review and cross compare with their own after the exam.
Associated resources:
The Paper 3, Section A, A Level History Exam Technique Masterclass
Protest, Agitation and Parliamentary Reform 1780-1928 - A level Revision Guide (Edexcel) Part 2: Changing Influences in Parliament 1780–1928
Edexcel A-Level History Model Answer: Protest, Agitation and Parliamentary Reform in Britain (1780–1928) – Aspects in Depth: The Women’s Social and Political Union.
This resource provides a a formatted exam/assessment paper and fully developed exam response to a Paper 3, Section A question on The WSPU, helping students understand the level of specific detail, nuanced analysis, and comprehensive structure required to get into the top mark band.
Question Covered:
Assess the value of the source for revealing the attitudes of politicians to the suffragettes, and the principles underlying suffragette militancy.
This comprehensive, high-quality model answer provides students with a clear benchmark, demonstrating to students how to write an outstanding A essay* by effectively incorporating:
Comprehensive analysis of the source, addressing both enquiry points in the Q
Precise historical knowledge and contextual understanding
Well-structured analysis and nuanced evaluation of the source for provenance and content culminating in clear judgements on the overall value of the source.
This model answer is colour coded for each enquiry point and uses emboldening to demonstrate clear and explicit evaluative links to the question. These model answers have been the resource my students cite as the most helpful in improving their exam technique as it provides tangible, clear examples of what an outstanding piece of evaluative source analysis looks like.
Benefits of this resource
Perfect for High Achievers & Struggling Students – Offers a strong aspirational example for top students while providing a clear framework for those needing extra guidance for structure, linking back to the question and the range of points of provenance and content one can extract from sources.
Saves Teachers Time – No need to create model answers from scratch! Use this resource for class discussions, peer assessments, or essay practice.
Exam Board-Specific – Designed for Edexcel A-Level History Paper 3, Section A, ensuring students are fully prepared for the exact question format and assessment criteria.
Can be used as a pre made assessment and feedback lesson using both the included source paper AND the matching model answer for students to review and cross compare with their own after the exam.
Associated resources:
Protest, Agitation and Parliamentary Reform 1780-1928 - A level Revision Guide (Edexcel) Part 2: Changing Influences in Parliament 1780–1928
The Paper 3, Section A, A Level History Exam Technique Masterclass
A complete set of 5 model answers for the 2025 Paper 2 topic - KQ2 (The League of Nations) with fully formatted source paper and questions. This is Set 3 of the Paper 2 model answer series and focuses on the role of the USA in the League of Nation’s failure.
This final set is best used with students to help them crystalise their understanding of the Paper 2 exam technique and provide clear examples of what an exceptional answer should look like if aiming for top marks! For this reason, this final set focuses on some of the most challenging questions that can be asked in the Paper 2 exam. See below for full breakdown.
This lesson has been produced following the completion of the New 2024 onwards IGCSE specification training course delivered by Cambridge International Examinations (CIE).
My last exam cohort of 91 students gained an average A grade overall at IGCSE, with 91% achieving an A*-A. Paper 2 was their strongest paper.
How can I use this resource?
This resource can be used as a preparation lesson in advance of a mock for the mock exam itself & for peer or self assessment
I’ve found using model answers such as these invaluable when walking students through exam technique during revision sessions, and helping to translate the demands of the mark scheme into something tangible and understandable. Students commented on how useful it has been to have a benchmark to measure their own answers against, while doing independent revision and practising past paper questions at home.
Specific content:
Q1. Study sources A and B.
How far do these two sources agree? Explain your answer using details of the sources. [7]
Q2. Study Source C.
Why was this cartoon published in December 1919? Explain your answer using details of the source and your knowledge. [8]
Q3. Study Sources D and E.
How far does Source D make Source E surprising? Explain your answer using details of the sources and your knowledge. [8]
Q4. Study Sources F and G.
How far do these two cartoons agree? Explain your answer using details of the sources and your knowledge. [8]
Q5. Study all the sources.
How far do these sources provide convincing evidence that the League failed because the USA was not a member? Use the sources to explain your answer. [9]
Associated resources
This resource is best used in conjunction with the 2025 IGCSE History Paper 2 Exam Technique Masterclass which and offers step by step guidance on structure, content and how to hit the highest mark on every question type! Bonus freebies include writing like a historian keyword mats and 2 MORE MODEL ANSWERS.
Set 1 - Paper 2 Model Answers LoN (2025)
A full revision bundle packed full of condensed content, active revision strategies, skills practice, knowledge tests and a variety of games and activities designed to promote maximum recall and consolidation of the key content from Chapter 4 - ‘Who was to blame for the Cold War?’ for the new 2024 onwards Cambridge IGCSE (0470) History Paper 1 exam.
(For specific details and more comprehensive summaries of each individual resource please do click on the links to each in the resource list below!)
This lesson has been produced following the completion of the New Specification for 2024 IGCSE training course by CIE
**Resources included in this bundle **
CIE IGCSE History Paper 1 CHAPTER 4 - FULL CHAPTER REVISION - ‘Who was to blame for the Cold War?’ in a nutshell
A fully adaptable 32 slide PowerPoint lesson which concisely yet comprehensively reviews the entirety of Chapter 4. Packed with dual coding tasks, paper 2 style source analysis activities, explanation tasks, memorable pneumoics, knowledge organisers, colour coded infographics, categorising and chronology tasks and and many more recall activities, this lesson can be used as a teacher-led, lightning-speed run through the week before the exam, or could easily fill2-4 hours using all of the tasks and revision activities included. It’s also a great resource for students to work through independently as home learning or while on study leave.
**IGCSE HISTORY REVISION MIND MAP - ORIGINS OF THE COLD WAR - CIE IGCSE AND GCSE **
This resource break down the key details and most salient points of the chapter in one visual, colour coded knowledge organiser. ** Fantastic for less-able students who struggle with note making or those high flyers who struggle to condense**. These mind maps have been invaluable with my own classes in consolidating, condensing and linking together key information, and each year students comment on how useful they find them to revise from, particularly the day before and morning of the exam as a quick refresh!
**103 question knowledge tests that cover the whole early Cold War content of Chapter 4.**
The 103 question test is broken down into 9 sections and comes with an answer sheet for every set’. They could be used all together as a single summative assessment or a fun team based quiz at the end of the topic or as 9 mini checkpoints throughout the delivery of the chapter content either as a starter, plenary or homework task.
Complementary resources
THE BIG HITLER’S FOREIGN POLICY BUNDLE - FULL CHAPTER REVIEW - IGCSE HISTORY - CHAPTER 3
THE BIG LEAGUE OF NATIONS BUNDLE - FULL CHAPTER REVIEW - IGCSE HISTORY - CHAPTER 2
THE BIG TREATY OF VERSAILLES BUNDLE - FULL CHAPTER REVIEW - IGCSE HISTORY - CHAPTER 1
New Paper 1 2024 IGCSE History Exam Technique Masterclass
Chapter 1 Model Answers for the 2024 onwards Paper 1 exam
Paper 1 Full Course Review - retrieval practice and content revision
A clear, comprehensive and accessible revision mind map for KS4 students studying the ORIGINS OF THE COLD WAR for CIE IGCSE (CHAPTER 4, Cambridge 0470, Paper 1) Edexcel IGCSE (Superpower Relations) or the British GCSE.
This resource contains a detailed summary of the early stages of the Cold War 1943-1949. This mind map clearly organises the key content into the following sections:
Early cracks in the Grand Alliance
Three Important Conferences
An important change in leadership
Stalin’s takeover of Eastern Europe
The Iron Curtain Speech and Stalin’s response
The Greek Civil War
Containment: The Truman Doctrine and the Marshall Plan
The Berlin Issue: Cold War hotspot, Blockade and Airlift
Alliances consolidate: NATO and the Warsaw Pact
This mind map breaks down the key details and most salient points into a single visual, colour coded knowledge organiser. **Fantastic for less-able students who struggle with note making or overwhelm with content AND for those high flyers who struggle to condense or categorise key themes, causes, consequences. Print in A3 to enable students to annotate with specific knowledge and detail.
Each year my students comment on how useful they find them to revise from, particularly the day before and morning of the exam as a quick short term memory refresh!
Complementary resources
This resource is best used in conjunction with the following exam technique masterclasses and model answers to accelerate progress and consolidate understanding:
IGCSE HISTORY CHAPTER 4 - FULL CHAPTER REVISION -ORIGINS OF THE COLD WAR in a nutshell
IGCSE HISTORY CHAPTER 3 - FULL CHAPTER REVISION - HITLER’S FOREIGN POLICY in a nutshell
IGCSE HISTORY CHAPTER 2 - FULL CHAPTER REVISION - LEAGUE OF NATIONS
IGCSE HISTORY CHAPTER 1 - FULL CHAPTER REVISION - TREATY OF VERSAILLES in a nutshell
IGCSE HISTORY CHAPTER 4 - FULL CHAPTER REVISION - ORIGINS OF THE COLD WAR in a nutshell
New Paper 1 2024 IGCSE History exam technique Masterclass
THE BIG IGCSE PAPER ONE BUNDLE 2024
FREEBIES
Treaty of Versailles Revision Mind Map
A full revision bundle packed full of condensed content, active revision strategies, skills practice, knowledge tests and a variety of games and activities designed to promote maximum recall and consolidation of the key content from Chapter 3 - ‘How far was Hitler’s foreign policy to blame for the outbreak of war in 1939?’ for the new 2024 onwards Cambridge IGCSE (0470) History Paper 1 exam. (For specific details and more comprehensive summaries of each individual resource please do click on the links to each in the resource list below!)
This lesson has been produced following the completion of the New Specification for 2024 IGCSE training course by CIE
**Resources included in this bundle **
CIE IGCSE History Paper 1 CHAPTER 3 - FULL CHAPTER REVISION - Hitler’s foreign policy in a nutshell
A fully adaptable 24 slide PowerPoint lesson which concisely yet comprehensively reviews the entirety of Chapter 3. Packed with dual coding tasks, paper 2 style source analysis activities, explanation tasks, memorable pneumoics, knowledge organisers, colour coded infographics, categorising and chronology tasks and and many more recall activities, this lesson can be used as a teacher-led, lightning-speed run through the week before the exam, or could easily fill2-4 hours using all of the tasks and revision activities included. It’s also a great resource for students to work through independently as home learning or while on study leave.
**Hitler’s foreign policy A3 revision mind map and accompanying knowledge organiser **
This resource break down the key details and most salient points of the chapter in one visual, colour coded knowledge organiser. ** Fantastic for less-able students who struggle with note making or those high flyers who struggle to condense**. These mind maps have been invaluable with my own classes in consolidating, condensing and linking together key information, and each year students comment on how useful they find them to revise from, particularly the day before and morning of the exam as a quick refresh!
**98 question knowledge tests that cover the whole Hitler’s foreign policy content.**
The 98 question test is broken down into 8 sections and comes with an answer sheet for every set’. They could be used all together as a single summative assessment or a fun team based quiz at the end of the topic or as 8 mini checkpoints throughout the delivery of the chapter content either as a starter, plenary or homework task.
Complementary resources
THE BIG LEAGUE OF NATIONS BUNDLE - FULL CHAPTER REVIEW - IGCSE HISTORY - CHAPTER 2
THE BIG TREATY OF VERSAILLES BUNDLE - FULL CHAPTER REVIEW - IGCSE HISTORY - CHAPTER 1
New Paper 1 2024 IGCSE History Exam Technique Masterclass
Chapter 1 Model Answers for the 2024 onwards Paper 1 exam
Paper 1 Full Course Review - retrieval practice and content revision
A clear, comprehensive and accessible revision mind map for KS4 students studying Hitler’s Foreign Policy and Road to War for CIE IGCSE (Cambridge 0470, Paper 1) or the British GCSE.
This resource contains a detailed summary of Hitler’s foreign policy aims, his methods, successes and failures and the policy of appeasement from 1933-39. This mind map clearly organises the key content into the following sections:
Hitler’s Foreign Policy Aims
Hitler’s Early Actions 1933-35
The Rhineland (1936)
The Spanish Civil War (1936-37)
Anschluss (1938)
The Policy of Appeasement - arguments for and against.
The Sudetenland Crisis (1938)
Czechoslovakia and the end of Appeasement (1939)
The Nazi-Soviet Pact and Invasion of Poland (1939)
This mind map breaks down the key details and most salient points into a single visual, colour coded knowledge organiser. **Fantastic for less-able students who struggle with note making or overwhelm with content AND for those high flyers who struggle to condense or categorise key themes, causes, consequences.
Each year my students comment on how useful they find them to revise from, particularly the day before and morning of the exam as a quick short term memory refresh!
Complementary resources
This resource is best used in conjunction with the following exam technique masterclasses and model answers to accelerate progress and consolidate understanding:
IGCSE HISTORY CHAPTER 3 - FULL CHAPTER REVISION - HITLER’S FOREIGN POLICY in a nutshell
IGCSE HISTORY CHAPTER 2 - FULL CHAPTER REVISION - LEAGUE OF NATIONS
IGCSE HISTORY CHAPTER 1 - FULL CHAPTER REVISION - TREATY OF VERSAILLES in a nutshell
IGCSE HISTORY CHAPTER 4 - FULL CHAPTER REVISION - ORIGINS OF THE COLD WAR in a nutshell
Paper 1 model answers bundle (2024)
New Paper 1 2024 IGCSE History exam technique Masterclass
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Treaty of Versailles Revision Mind Map
CIE IGCSE Core Content Revision: Chapter 4 - Who was to blame for the Cold War? A full revision run through of the entire course content of Chapter 4. Packed full of dual coding tasks, retrieval and recall practice, easily digestible summaries, key vocabulary, revision games and more! Perfect as a teacher led lightning-speed run through the week before the summer exam, or could easily fill 2-4 lessons using all of the tasks and revision activities .
Additionally this 32 slide, fully adaptable revision lesson can be effectively used as a take home resource for students to work through indpendently before an in-class assessment, mock exam or the big summer IGCSE final!
This lesson has been produced following the completion of the New 2024 IGCSE training course by CIE N.B This resource also cover the identical course content for the Edexcel IGCSE on Origins of the Cold War.
Specific content:
Slide 1 - Introduction
Slide 2-3 Key term definitions - Hot War/Cold War, Capitalism/Communism
Slide 4- 5 -The Grand Alliance - a real friendship or an expired alliance of convenience?
Slide 6-9 - Deteriorating relations: Tehran, Yalta and Potsdam
Slide 10 An important change in leadership
Slide 11 - Chapter 4 content checklist
Slide 12-13 - Stalin’s takeover of Eastern Europe
Slide 14-17 - The Iron Curtain Speech and Stalin’s response
Slide 18 - What finally ended the Grand Alliance?
Slide 19-20 -Tensions increase with the Greek Civil War
Slide 21 - Checkpoint Challenge Grid #1
Slide 22-23 - Containment, Truman Doctrine and the Marshall Plan
Slide 24-27 - The Berlin Issue: Cold War hotspot, Blockade and Airlift
Slide 28- NATO and the Warsaw Pact
Slide 29 - Checkpoint Challenge Grid #2
Side 30 - Who did most to further the Cold War? Debate/ Essay planning activity
Slide 31 - Verbal Tennis
Slide 32 - Cold War Glossary
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CIE IGCSE History Paper 1 CHAPTER 3 - FULL CHAPTER REVISION - Hitler’s Foreign Policy in a nutshell
Paper 1 Exam Technique Masterclass
Paper 1 Model Answers Bundle Comprising 9 model answers, they make great assessment resources by speeding up marking and double as ready made feedback lessons, saving you hours of planning!
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