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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
GCSE AND IGCSE REVISION MATERIALS FOR WEIMAR AND NAZI GERMANY, AND SUPERPOWER RELATIONS AND THE COLD WAR
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GCSE AND IGCSE REVISION MATERIALS FOR WEIMAR AND NAZI GERMANY, AND SUPERPOWER RELATIONS AND THE COLD WAR

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A comprehensive set of resources for GCSE and IGCSE Twentieth Century revision. Resource 1 - an interactive flashcard game for the classroom which is not only fun but also helps students to consolidate and build on their knowledge (also useful for A Level) Resource 2 - Fully summarised notes on Weimar and Nazi Germany with pictures to support students revision of knowledge by creating bitesized chunks. Resource 3 - Print and laminate revision mats for the whole of the Weimar and Nazi Germany unit. Mats can be used for revision or essay writing in class. Resource 4 - GCSE and IGCSE Cold War revision cards summarising the key features of the main events Resource 5 - Differentiated by colour - Cold War consequence cards - match the event to the consequence (more able students have a further consequence to add. 108 cards. Resource 6 - superpower relations and Cold War work booklet which enable students to write about the importance of key Cold War events - the first one is modeled and then the rest of them are written in the booklet with sufficient space to write and revise.
A LEVEL - HISTORICAL ENQUIRY AND DEBATE - THOMAS WOLSEY
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A LEVEL - HISTORICAL ENQUIRY AND DEBATE - THOMAS WOLSEY

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This lessons were created for AQA A Level history unit 1C, but can be used for any post 16 study of the Tudors. It is a two part lesson considering historical arguments regarding Thomas Wolsey. Part 1: An enquiry into whether Thomas Wolsey served himself or the king Part 2: A historiographical debate into whether or not Wolsey was responsible for his own downfall It provides students with the opportunities to study different historical interpretations and reach judgments in preparation for both essay writing and historical interpretation questions.
A LEVEL CIVIL RIGHTS. PART 1 AFRICAN-AMERICANS 1865-1992
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A LEVEL CIVIL RIGHTS. PART 1 AFRICAN-AMERICANS 1865-1992

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This unit of work contains 18 lessons created to deliver the ALevelHistory Unit on Civil Rights - focus on African-Americans from 1865-1992. Each lesson is structured in a similar way, and aims to challenge students through the use of varied tasks; opportunities for discussion and research; and evaluation of sources from the period and historians interpretations. Model answers and exam practice run throughout the unit. Approximately 25-30 hours of teaching and learning.
SUPERPOWER RELATIONS AND THE COLD WAR GCSE.  EVENTS IN CZECHOSLOVAKIA IN 1968
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SUPERPOWER RELATIONS AND THE COLD WAR GCSE. EVENTS IN CZECHOSLOVAKIA IN 1968

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This bundle contains the three lessons required to teach the events in Czechoslovakia in 1968 as required by EDEXCEL GCSE History specification. it can, however be used for any exam board. The lessons include: The Prague Spring The importance of the Brezhnev Doctrine The consequences of the invasion The lessons can be taught without the need for a text book and focus on assessment objectives 1 and 2. The tasks contain modelling and examination practice.
WHAT IS GEOGRAPHY? YEAR 6-7 GEOGRAPHY TRANSITION SCHEME OF LEARNING AND LESSONS
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WHAT IS GEOGRAPHY? YEAR 6-7 GEOGRAPHY TRANSITION SCHEME OF LEARNING AND LESSONS

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This 6 lesson scheme of learning is designed to help students transition from years 6-7 in geography through helping them solidify skills learned in primary school and to learn new geographical skills necessary for key stage 3 and onwards. There are 6 lessons: What is geography? Maps Locating where we are Map symbols Grid references Relief The lessons are user friendly; are equipped with all of the necessary resources; and do not require the use of a text book. It also includes an assess ment for the end of the scheme of learning which takes about an hour to do, and test the knowledge and skills taught in the scheme of learning. it supports in helping teachers plan and differentiate for key stage 3.
A LEVEL HISTORY THE LEGACY OF HENRY VIII AND THE HISTORIOGRAPHY OF THE MID TUDOR CRISIS
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A LEVEL HISTORY THE LEGACY OF HENRY VIII AND THE HISTORIOGRAPHY OF THE MID TUDOR CRISIS

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This is a 3x1hour lesson which starts with the legacy Henry VIII left for his son Edward VI, and then moves into looking at the historiography of the Mid-Tudor Crisis. It considers contemporary source materials and activities which will span about 3 hours of class time and 2 hours of independent learning. This resource was produced for Unit 1C of the AQA A level, but can also be used for other boards teaching similar topics.
GCSE - MASTERING EVALUATING INTERPRETATIONS
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GCSE - MASTERING EVALUATING INTERPRETATIONS

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This lesson focuses on how to attain a high level on the GCSE history paper when evaluating interpretations of history. The lesson is taught by looking at potential questions and through teacher modeling and then students copying. It demonstrates how to structure answers and differentiates between information lifted from interpretations and presentation of own knowledge.
GCSE 9-1 EXPERIENCES OF MIGRANTS IN ENGLAND IN THE MEDIEVAL ERA LESSONS AND 79 PAGE WORKBOOK
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GCSE 9-1 EXPERIENCES OF MIGRANTS IN ENGLAND IN THE MEDIEVAL ERA LESSONS AND 79 PAGE WORKBOOK

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This bundle contains 4 lessons on the experiences of migrants to Medieval England. Each lesson focuses on one group of migrants, and then compares and contrasts the experiences of migration using a variety of activities/clips. They also focus on the different question-types which are modeled, and there are opportunities for peer and self assessment. Duration: 1 hour per lesson. This bundle also includes a 79 page workbook (space for answers included) which is aimed at helping students understand the assessment requirements for the new EDEXCEL Migrants in Britain breadth study. It contains: A course outline The EDEXCEL generic mark scheme for reference Instructions on how to answer each question type with explanations of the AOs and how to gain the marks for each A sample answer for each question-type with commentary on where the marks are gained Practice questions for each question type (8 for questions 1 and 3, and 4 for questions 2; 4 and 5/6) A glossary area where students can record key terminology with definitions to help maximise SPaG marks This can be used as a single document to keep all assessments together and it addresses the lack of sample questions available for the new option. It can also be used as evidence for predicted grades (or TAGs if that becomes necessary). Printing costs can be reduced by either sharing with students online, or by removing the pages for writing and asking students to write the answers in their books.
THE COLD WAR FOR KEY STAGE 3 PLUS A COLD WAR DISPLAY
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THE COLD WAR FOR KEY STAGE 3 PLUS A COLD WAR DISPLAY

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8 powerpoints and resources containing approximately 12 x 1 hour lessons which introduce key stage 3 students to the key concepts and events of the Cold War. They contain opportunities to gain knowledge and practice key historical skills in preparation for GCSE. The activities are varied and include games; role play; source evaluation; clips; evaluative writng and much more. This bundle also contains a Cold War display - simply cut out the lettering; events and pictures and match them up!
COMMUNISM VS CAPITALISM
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COMMUNISM VS CAPITALISM

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This is a second resource (first one Atomic Bomb) that I have made for a year 9 SOLbut can also be used for GCSE. It would take 2x1 hour lessons to deliver. The first hour is about the situation in 1945 in Europe and an introduction to ideologies, The students are required to demonstrate their understanding of communism and capitalism through matching statements and images to the correct ideologies. The second hour is a differentiated empathy game where the students take on the roles of characters in the USA and USSR and discuss their situation with each other filling in a grid as they go. This is fully resources. The resources are in the download.
BASELINE ASSESSMENT IN HISTORY FOR YEAR 6-7 TRANSITION
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BASELINE ASSESSMENT IN HISTORY FOR YEAR 6-7 TRANSITION

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This resource contains 2 baseline assessments and two mark schemes for history transition from year 6-7. The first test examines knowledge and understanding, and tests students on their knowledge of historical methods and the Second World War (KS2 topic). It is fully differentiated and examines recall and key second order concept understanding. The second assessment is a skills assessment which evaluates students’ ability to use source materials. They are required to demonstrate key skills such as making inferences; comparing sources; assessing reliability. There are a wide range of written; pictoral and photographic evidence to evaluate on the papers testing all of their skills as well as written sources. They are accompanied with mark schemes and guidance on performance. I use these tests to inform planning and differentiation for the year.
WHAT IS HISTORY? TRANSITION WORK BOOKLET
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WHAT IS HISTORY? TRANSITION WORK BOOKLET

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This booklet complements the scheme of learning on ‘What is History?’ also available. It can also be used as a stand alone resource. The work booklet focuses on the skills needed for a successful transition from Year 6 to 7 in history and considers the discipline of history through sources; interpretations; chronology and other second order concepts. All of the necessary information is in the booklet/activities/spaces for students to write. This is a very useful resource either to use in class or for students working from home or for holiday work. Duration 6 x 1 hour lessons/independent learning. The booklet contains 34 pages and can either be used as a hard copy or online.
KEY STAGE 3 THE INDUSTRIAL REVOLUTION LESSON 7
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KEY STAGE 3 THE INDUSTRIAL REVOLUTION LESSON 7

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This is the seventh lesson in an 8 lesson scheme of learning for key stage 3 on the Industrial Revolution. It involves research into how the social conditions in the cities during the industrial revolution aided criminals and made solving crime very difficult for the police. Students are required to consider a variety of sources to reach a judgment in an extended writing task. All sources and the writing frame are included within the power point for copying. This could also be used as a GCSE resource to support the teaching of the historic environment on the crime and punishment unit. No text book is needed.
TRADITIONAL CHRISTMAS FOOD WORDSEARCH AND QUIZ
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TRADITIONAL CHRISTMAS FOOD WORDSEARCH AND QUIZ

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Fun end of term activity for tutorial or food tech lesson at Christmas time. Find the answers to 15 questions about the traditional Christmas foods and then locate the words in a wordsearch. Useful for key stages 1-3. Would take between 20-40 minutes depending on age and ability.
THE ORIGINS OF HALLOWEEN AND SAFE TRICK OR TREATING ASSEMBLY
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THE ORIGINS OF HALLOWEEN AND SAFE TRICK OR TREATING ASSEMBLY

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This assembly involves starts with the story of the origins and development of Halloween. It then develops with a quiz testing children’s listening and comprehension skills, and ends with some advice about keeping safe on Halloween night, and being respectful when trick or treating. There are twenty black/orange slides which create the mood, and lots of scary themed pictures. The assembly lasts about 20 minutes but can be extended to half an hour if necessary.