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A revised version of my previous Depression, War and Recovery resources, catering for the requirements of the new specification (first exam in summer 2019). Two key questions here include: 1 What caused the Great Depression? (Competition from abroad, lack of investment, free trade, Wall Street Crash etc.) 2 How did people cope with the challenges of the 1930s? (Dole, Means Test, Hunger Marches, Special Areas Act, radio and cinema, new industries, contrast between old and new industry areas etc.) All 5 exam questions are covered at least once in the resources. All have reference to success criteria/structure strips to aid pupils understanding of the requirements. DIRT improvement codes included too. The actual structure strips will need to be purchased as an addition to this resource. All images are, as far as I’m aware, from google images (free to use). Those images that I’m aware are not, have been deleted - ready for you to insert the relevant picture.

A popular activity - pupils watch the hyperlinked video and answer the questions on the video sheet to learn about why Gerald went on a journey around Wales in 1188, and what he discovered about Wales and the Welsh during his journey. Categorisation (SPEAR) task to assess understanding followed by a literacy (Writing Accurately) task, based on strands within the LNF. Enjoy!

An activity to develop pupils PEE skills (Point, Evidence, Explain). Pupils draft a PEE answer to consider the factors that enables his victory. Pupils analyse and explain the most important factor, before writing an extended answer on the topic.

A number of resources looking at how the Bolsheviks went about consolidating their position after October 1917. Resources refer to dealing with the Constituent Assembly, Decrees, Brest-Litovsk, Civil War, War Communism, NEP etc. Revision activities and possible exam questions included.

A number of resources looking at the causes of Mussolini's downfall in 1943. Resources refer to Italian performance in WWII, the actions of the Fascist Grand Council in 1943, and the ultimate actions of the King. There's also reference to the Salo Republic, and Mussolini's murder at the hands of Communist Partisans in April 1945. Revision activities and possible exam questions included.

A number of resources looking at the condition of Liberal Italy in the period 1922-1922, and the developments that saw the appointment of Mussolini as PM in October 1922. Resources include the condition of Italy in 1918 (and the problems facing Italian PM's), the Biennio Rosso, March on Rome etc. Revision activities and possible exam questions included.

An Historical Enquiry task. Pupils analyse the reliability of 6 pieces of evidence put forward during the trial of Dic Penderyn. Pupils then determine whether Dic Penderyn was guilty or innocent for the crime he was accused of committing. To conclude, pupils write a letter to the Home Secretary to suggest the reasons for (or against) the idea of granting Dic Penderyn a posthumous pardon.

A 2 lesson resource looking at the long term and short term causes of the Glyndwr Rebellion against Henry IV. Elements of Bloom's taxonomy are incorporated into the various activities (progression in difficulty/skill used). Also elements of literacy and numeracy. First task: pupils to look at the famous statue in Corwen, and elicit interpretations about the figure. Second task: pupils to watch a short hyperlinked clip to see if they can answer 4 basic questions about Glyndwr. (Bloom's Recall) Third task: pupils to look at the various grievances in Wales (and personal factors regarding Glyndwr), and categorise them into SPEAR factors. (Bloom's Understanding and Analysis) Fifth task: pupils consider the most important reason(s) why Glyndwr and the Welsh rebelled, and explain whether or not Glyndwr was a reluctant rebel. (Bloom's Evaluate) Final task: this one is up to you, and could cover Bloom's Create. Hope you'll find this useful! Enjoy! Fourth task: pupils then translate the above information into a 9 part factor wheel (e.g. beliefs and ideas, media, poverty, religious etc.), annotating the wheel with at least one important example for the relevant factors. (Bloom's Applying)

Two resources looking at the status of Black Americans in the 1930s. Topics covered include: Segregation (Jim Crow Laws etc.) Intimidation (by the KKK) Discrimination Impact of the Wall Street Crash and the New Deal. Included are some GCSE style questions.

A resource looking at the importance of the Brown case to Black American Civil Rights. GCSE style exam questions included.

An activity to help students understand the underlying causes behind the Anglo-Welsh Wars of the late C13th. This looks at the reasons for the deteriorating relationship between Llywelyn ap Gruffydd and Edward I, the aims of both men, their reasons for wanting war, the course of both wars, and the consequences of Llywelyn’s death in December 1282 (i.e. how Edward conquered Wales). The ppt is basically a walk through of the card resources with visuals and some additional info. I’ve designed this as one of my Controlled Assessments Tasks (WJEC) and therefore have added 14 sources for students to choose 5 in order to evaluate. These may be of use for developing utility questions from Year 7 upwards (but you’ll have to adapt and simplify). Enjoy!

A number of resources looking at the causes of the Great War. Numerous resources covering the formation of the Alliance Systems (1870-1914), Militarism, Imperialism and Nationalism (Balkan Wars and 1914 assassination) etc. Revision activities and numerous possible exam questions included.

This whole lesson (or a series of lessons) looks at the factors that assisted the rise and fall of highway robbery. Pupils are asked to consider the: PULL factors (what attracted someone to highway robbery?) ENABLING factors (what encouraged highway robbery in the 1700s?) and PUSH factors (what discouraged criminals from highway robbery by the 1800s?) Assessment task includes (with editable success criteria)

Full lesson resource looking into the significance of the Gunpowder Plot. Considers the GREAT formula: Groundbreaking Remembered by many Events effected the time Affected the future Terrifying Gets pupils to think about why we study certain events, and attempt to underpin relevance of the topic.

A number of resources looking at the various domestic policies (economic, religious and social) introduced by Mussolini's government between 1922 and 1939. Revision activities and possible exam questions included.

A two lesson activity focussing on reasons behind executing (or not) Mary, Queen of Scots. Pupils learn the ingredients of successful persuasive writing and use this knowledge to assess and analyse a version of President Trump's inauguration speech in January 2017. Pupils self/peer assess their speeches using colour and the success criteria. NB: All images used have been obtained from free clipart sites.

Resources focussing on how Hitler transformed Germany from a democratic republic into a Nazi dictatorship. Pupils look at the features of democracies and dictatorships. Timeline cards of the key events in the transformation into a Nazi dictatorship (from Jan 1933 to Aug 1934) referring to Reichstag Fire, Enabling Act, Night of the Long Knives etc. Ppt and worksheets provided

A simple resource looking at the causes and consequences of the Murder of Thomas Beckett in 1170. Tasks include a video/question activity, questioning, and an extended writing task. Enjoy!

A task for higher ability pupils, looking at the various factors behind the abolition of the slave trade in 1807. The ppt. is self-explanatory, and provides structure for the pupils as they work through the different tasks. This has proved popular with my classes, and with colleagues. Enjoy!

A number of resources looking at the reasons how and why Mussolini set up a Fascist dictatorship in Italy in the period 1922-1926. Resources refer to developments such as the Acerbo Law, murder of Matteotti (including why Mussolini was able to survive the crisis) and the policies/actions introduced once the crisis had passed. Revision activities and possible exam questions included.