Whole unit: Early Elizabethan England for Edexcel 9-1. Includes: 24 lessons and the materials to accompany (8 lessons per Key Topic) 2 MOCK tests and mark schemes for KT1 & KT3 (plus end of unit recap for KT2) Core Knowledge tests to enable formative assessment of progress through unit L.O.s presented in the starter with skills and SMSC link, review of L.O.s in the plenary - visible learning Edexcel Early Elizabethan England SOW (included as a guide - not authored by me) Backgrounds have been set to pale yellow for SEN purposes This unit was designed to prepare students for the 9-1 Edexcel GCSE History Unit: Early Elizabethan England 1558-1588. The unit was designed over the summer in 2017 and is up to date with all exam requirements as of that date. The unit refers to the Pearson Edexcel Early Elizabethan England textbook at certain points. The author recommends purchasing this textbook for content. However the Hodder Elizabeth textbook was also used in production, therefore when the Hodder textbook is required, photocopies of the book have been included.

For use with Edexcel GCSE 9-1 History Specification: This is a student-friendly presentation that walks students through a simplified version of the mark schemes for every single type of question in Edexcel GCSE 9-1 History. Excellent resource for Year 11/KS4 revision. L.O.s presented in the starter and the plenary - visible learning link All backgrounds set to pale yellow for SEND purposes

A fully designed Paper 3 MOCK suitable for KS4 students studying the Weimar and Nazi Germany 1918-39 Edexcel GCSE 9-1 module. Includes: Assessment paper with realistic format based upon specimen and sample papers Sources booklet insert in realistic format Fully-written mark scheme with indicative content All questions and mark schemes are written by a serving Edexcel Pearson Examiner and mimic the format expected for the GCSE History 9-1 Examination.

A fully designed Paper 1 MOCK suitable for KS4 students studying the Medicine Through Time c.1250-present & WW1 Case Study Edexcel GCSE 9-1 module. Includes: Assessment paper with realistic format based upon specimen and sample papers Sources booklet insert in realistic format Fully-written mark scheme with indicative content All questions and mark schemes are written by a serving Edexcel Pearson Examiner and mimic the format expected for the GCSE History 9-1 Examination.

For Edexcel GCSE 9-1 History course: Revision questions for each of these four Units, organised by Paper: Paper 1: Medicine Through Time & WW1 Case Study Paper 2: American West & Early Elizabethan England Paper 3: Weimar and Nazi Germany 1918-39 For use with GCSE History students - can be used to set homework revision or to write practice answers with the guidance of experienced teachers in preparation for Edexcel GCSE 9-1 History examinations.

A lesson designed to be delivered to students studying Edexcel GCSE 9-1 History informing them what the mark schemes are for each paper and unit under examination. Requires minimal printing (1 slide). All slides are on a yellow tint background for SEND All slides have learning objective at the bottom - visible learning The mark scheme has been broken down into easily-accessible format by serving Edexcel Examiner

Exemplar answers for three questions based around Key Topic 3 for Early Elizabethan England Unit (one of each type assessed in Paper 2). Excellent for preparation for assessment or review of structure even if you don’t want to use them as assessment questions. Describe two features of Elizabethan sports for working people (4 marks) Explain how attitudes towards the poor changed under the reign of Elizabeth I (12 marks) • 1572 Vagabonds Act • The difference between the able-bodied and impotent poor ‘The main reason why the 1585-6 attempt to colonise Virginia failed was Native American resistance’. How far do you agree? Explain your answer (16 marks) • The voyage was unexpectedly hard • The Algonquian Chief, Wingina, believed the English had supernatural powers

Includes: Year 7 baseline test in lesson one - excellent for basis of knowledge 12 lessons and the resources to accompany (1 full half term) Assessment with remediation guidance - assessment focuses on key skill of Description - a good introduction to progress in the key skills L.O.s presented in the starter and the plenary - visible learning link All backgrounds set to pale yellow for SEND purposes This unit is designed to prepare students for GCSE Edexcel History study by providing them with a basis of knowledge and one key skill developed per assessment.

This is a lesson used for an observation designed to further students in Year 11’s knowledge of the skill of inference. The sources are used in the Edexcel GCSE 9-1 Weimar and Nazi Germany Unit and are differentiated as appropriate. L.O.s presented in the starter and the plenary - visible learning link All backgrounds set to pale yellow for SEND purposes AfL checkpoint opportunities throughout.

A Literacy Map/Knowledge Organiser that can be used to supplement and scaffold KS4 studies into Superpower Relations and the Cold War. Designed for use with the Edexcel GCSE 9-1 Unit ‘Superpower Relations and the Cold War’, it contains the following features: 3 mats: split into each Key Topic of the Unit Key words for the unit and their definitions in appropriate language Key quotes from the era designed to give an overview of each period A chronological timeline of all the key leaders in the Unit, split up into each Key Topic Key dates of the Unit, split up into Key Topics and in chronological order Advice on how to answer questions and structure thought Although the resource is designed for this topic, it could be easily adapted to be used for a KS3 or other KS4 unit. The resource is designed to be printed, laminated and placed on student desks as they progress in their studies so as to scaffold their learning.

A Literacy Map/Knowledge Organiser that can be used to supplement and scaffold KS4 studies into Medicine Through Time Designed for use with the Edexcel GCSE 9-1 Unit 'Medicine Through Time c1250-present’, it contains the following features: 4 mats: split into each Key Topic of the Unit Key words for the unit and their definitions in appropriate language Visual representation of Causes, Treatments, Preventative Measures and Healthcare techniques for each Key Topic/era of the Unit Although the resource is designed for this topic, it could be easily adapted to be used for a KS3 or other KS4 unit. The resource is designed to be printed, laminated and placed on student desks as they progress in their studies so as to scaffold their learning.

Western Front Case Study for Edexcel 9-1 GCSE History Includes: 13 lessons and the materials to accompany Lessons are differentiated for a class of predominantly Low-Prior Attainers (LPAs) but includes challenge questions and activities to push MPA and HPA students. L.O.s presented in the starter with skills and SMSC link, review of L.O.s in the plenary - visible learning Backgrounds have been set to pale blue for SEN purposes This unit was designed to prepare students for the 9-1 Edexcel GCSE History Unit: Western Front Case Study. The unit was designed over the summer in 2017 and is up to date with all exam requirements as of that date.

Includes: 8 lessons and the resources to accompany (1 half term) Assessment with remediation guidance - assessment focuses on key skill of Difference - a good introduction to progress in the key skills L.O.s presented in the starter and the plenary - visible learning link All backgrounds set to pale yellow for SEND purposes This unit is designed to prepare students for GCSE Edexcel History study by providing them with a basis of knowledge and one key skill developed per assessment.

Includes: 12 lessons and the resources to accompany (1 full half term) Assessment with remediation guidance - assessment focuses on key skill of Utility - a good introduction to progress in the key skills L.O.s presented in the starter and the plenary - visible learning link All backgrounds set to pale yellow for SEND purposes This unit is designed to prepare students for GCSE Edexcel History study by providing them with a basis of knowledge and one key skill developed per assessment.

For Edexcel 9-1 GCSE History Specification: This resource clearly explains which units will be examined in which papers, as well as what types of questions will appear in every paper and how many marks they are worth - a good one-page guide for students! Units under study are: Early Elizabethan England Weimar and Nazi Germany American West Medicine Through Time

Includes: 9 lessons and the resources to accompany (1 half term) Assessment with remediation guidance - assessment focuses on key skill of Inference - a good introduction to progress in the key skills L.O.s presented in the starter and the plenary - visible learning link All backgrounds set to pale yellow for SEND purposes This unit is designed to prepare students for GCSE Edexcel History study by providing them with a basis of knowledge and one key skill developed per assessment.

A Literacy Map/Knowledge Organiser that can be used to supplement and scaffold KS3 (or with a little adaptation, KS4) studies into WW2. Designed for use with Year 8, it contains the following features: Key words for the unit and their definitions in appropriate language A description of the key skill examined in the unit An ‘engage-er’ centrepiece Literacy marking codes for book marking/class marking Guidance on answering the Opinion ‘How far do you agree’ question. The resource is designed to be printed, laminated and placed on student desks as they progress in their studies so as to scaffold their learning.

A Literacy Map/Knowledge Organiser that can be used to supplement and scaffold KS3 studies into the Norman Conquest and/or Norman Castles. Designed for use with Year 7, it contains the following features: Key words for the unit and their definitions in appropriate language Guidance on how to answer PEEL paragraph questions (the assessment type for this unit) An ‘engage-er’ centrepiece Literacy marking codes for book marking/class marking The resource is designed to be printed, laminated and placed on student desks as they progress in their studies so as to scaffold their learning.

A Literacy Map/Knowledge Organiser that can be used to supplement and scaffold KS3 studies into WW1. Designed for use with Year 8, it contains the following features: Key words for the unit and their definitions in appropriate language A description of the key skills examined in the unit An ‘engage-er’ centrepiece Literacy marking codes for book marking/class marking Structural guidance on how to answer a ‘Follow Up’ question The resource is designed to be printed, laminated and placed on student desks as they progress in their studies so as to scaffold their learning.

A Literacy Map/Knowledge Organiser that can be used to supplement and scaffold KS3 (or with a little adaptation, KS4) studies into Historical Skills. Designed for use with Year 7, it contains the following features: Key words for the unit and their definitions in appropriate language A description of the key skills examined in the unit An ‘engage-er’ centrepiece Literacy marking codes for book marking/class marking PEEL paragraph structural guidance NOPRU Sources structural guidance The resource is designed to be printed, laminated and placed on student desks as they progress in their studies so as to scaffold their learning.

A Literacy Map/Knowledge Organiser that can be used to supplement and scaffold KS3 (or with a little adaptation, KS4) studies into The Crusades. Designed for use with Year 7, it contains the following features: Key words for the unit and their definitions in appropriate language A description of the key skills examined in the unit A KS3-friendly mark scheme for a ‘Description’ PEEL Paragraph question An ‘engage-er’ centrepiece Literacy marking codes for book marking/class marking PEEL paragraph structural guidance The resource is designed to be printed, laminated and placed on student desks as they progress in their studies so as to scaffold their learning.