Presentation and worksheets on the major causes of the First World War for KS3. Objectives are to help pupils in year 9 identify and understand the major causes of the outbreak of the war in 1914; identify both long and short term causes; evaluate most important cause and explain their reasoning. The PowerPoint is accompanied by a worksheet booklet and there is an additional task to chart the final stages from July to August 1914 that led to the war itself. There is an assessment in the form of a homework task and this can be edited for lower ability pupils.

The causes and consequences of the economic crisis in Germany. Why it occurred, who it affected and the problems it caused for the government.

Focus is on Hitler up to early 1920s - what made his character etc. Includes source activity, end of lesson quiz and link to video clip for discussion.

Investigates the causes of the Civil War and the role slavery played in its origins. Road to war activity helps pupils understand that the causes were both long and short term.

A follow up lesson that builds on prior knowledge of causes and cures.

A series of work books covering the period of Nazi rule over Germany that includes background to Hitler's rise; the consolidation process; the economy; propaganda; groups (the youth, workers, women, church) and opposition. Each booklet has a range of activities for students to complete and some require other sources (e.g. The Nazis a warning from history). There is also a revision guide that details all key points. Initially made for AS students but can be adapted for GCSE. Can be used for a variety of purposes in class or as homework tasks.

Examines the events that led to the end of the war in November 1918 and assesses the territorial, economic, military and social impact the Treaty of Versailles had on Germany. Extension work on Wilsons 14 points to help understand the difficulties in achieving a settlement that would please all concerned.

Getting to grips with the concept of left wing/right wing and the aims of Germany's political parties during the Weimar period. Homework sheets help consolidate the learning.

An assessment on the progress of medicine by the medieval period that aims to help students with answering a question in a balanced and thoughtful way.

A set of four topic on a sheet resources (A3) with a focus on the development of the US Constitution. Each one has a set task that can be completed in class or as homework.

A detailed presentation covering the key points in Hitler's consolidation between January 1933 and August 1934. Allows students consider the main opposition Hitler faced and the methods he used to overcome them. Aimed at key stage 4 students but could be used with KS3 pupils too.

Introduces the establishment of Congress within the Constitution; compares it to the other two branches through the system of checks and balances; examines its structure, its representative nature and its powers in comparison to the states; considers how representative it is through the 115th Congress (race, gender, age etc) and has a homework task to consider representative nature of 116th Congress.

A hierarchy of the Anglo-Saxon social system in a visual format. Can be used as an introduction to identify the roles each group played.

An analysis of the causes of the pogram and first hand accounts of the victims and the reaction of ordinary Germans. Useful for KS3 and KS4 studying Nazi Germany or the Holocaust. PPT, worksheet and key word table included.

Looks at why the break in at the Watergate complex took place, how these events unfolded and the individuals involved. There are targeted questions that encourage students to consider the impact and aftermath of the Watergate scandal with articles and links to key sites to help them begin. Although it is intended to be used as a whole lesson activity, it is also useful as a visual revision source. There is also an overview of what helped Nixon win the election in 1968.

Powerpoint detailing the wars of unification (causes and consequences) and the political make up and the problems Bismarck faced with internal unification thereafter. Comes with targeted question worksheets that can be used in class or as homework. Would suit GCSE or A level students studying Germany from the point of unification.

A detailed revision guide for students studying international relations or any aspect of the Cold War/Post Cold War period.

Exploring the reasons for Britain joining the war by analysing different historians' views and the impact war had on British society.

A presentation that investigates the reasons for American neutrality for the first three years of the war and its reversal of that decision by April 1917.

A3 sheet for yr 7/8 pupils that can be used to consolidate their learning of Henry VIII.

Would suit KS4 and 5 studying the inter-war period. Assesses the situation of the major European powers in 1939 and analyses the reasons/motives behind the decisions that led up to the signing of the pact in August 1939.