In this part of our series on 20th Century History Lessons, students will be taught about life in Britain during world war 2. Students investigate an image of a young boy eating chocolate; they are asked to consider question they would wish to ask in order to fully understand the topic. Students then work in pairs or in groups of three to solve a mystery. The lesson ends with a brief video clip showing why the boy at the start of the lesson stuffed himself with chocolate! Other issues and concepts are also raised as part of the mystery: rationing, Digging for Victory, ww2 child evacuees, Phoney War, impetigo and world war 2 children.

The assembly starts with a conundrum for students to solve (celebrity quote). The assembly explores the concept of kindness and gratefulness and the importance of showing our appreciation for others and others' actions. The assembly begins be looking at contrasting images of rich and poor, those who have and those that do not; experiences of peace an experiences of violence. The question is asked 'What can we do to be thankful?'. Great opportunity to get the students involved. The assembly then ends with a video clip form the 'Pay it Forward' campaign and consider the impact of three good deeds.

This 60-minute lesson explores how 'masculinity' is represented in the media. Students explore questions such as What are ‘typical’ portrayals? What is your definition of masculinity? How has perceptions of masculinity changed over time? Concepts are explored: hegemonic masculinity, ideological myths, metrosexuality, metrosexual male. Theories are discussed from Gauntlett (2008), Mort (1988), Edwards (1997), Whannel’s (2002) – Study on David Beckham and a brief analysis is undertaken of 'Iron John, A Book About Men' by Robert Bly, 1990. Engaging tasks accompany the slides.

This 60-minute A-Level Sociology lesson on ‘Media Violence’ starts with the story of Jamie Bulger and the relationship between film and reality. The Hypodermic Needle Theory is briefly introduced. A Think Pair Share task asks students to explore a ‘bigger picture’ question, before exploring theories that support views that media violence leads to violent behaviour eg Newson 1994, Morgan 1980 and Dworkin 1990. Two tasks then explore the contradictions about the effects of violence in the media. There are video clips in this lesson which are freely available online. AQA The Media: the relationship between the media, their content and presentation, and audiences. The Slides reference pages found in Ken Browne’s A-Level Sociology.

This is an assembly which explores the theme of 'Humility' and focuses on the issues of showing humility in taking advice. This assembly works well for Key Stage 2, KS3 or KS4 (has been delivered to all!) and can also be used as Collective Worship - a prayer is included at the end. The assembly starts by exploring the story of Icarus and Daedalus with a FULL SCRIPT included. You will then raise the issues of humility in general and link to others trying hard to take advice (example is the infamous Kayne West with full notes in the notes section). You will then ask a series of questions to the group, class, form or whole school. These questions can either be delivered rhetorically or open to discussion. If you like it please leave 5 start : ) !

This 60-minute lesson explores the most interesting inventors of the Industrial Revolution and challenges students to discover who they believe did the most for Britain. The lesson includes several engaging tasks as well as a final write-up of their research into a structured paragraph (PEEL). There is also an exemplar PEEL paragraph students can peer-assess! Tasks and activities include: - Research Task + Resources - Writing Task + Scaffold - Peer Assess Exemplar Paragraph - Video clip + Questions & Answers - Match-up task Concepts and individuals appear: Crompton, Arkwright, Davy, Davy Safety Lamp, James Watt, Steam engine, converter, crompton's mule, water frame, Henry Cort, Bessemer, Newcomen and stephenson and MORE!

How did the American West change between 1835 to 1895? This reading comprehension task is a great introcution to the GCSE History course of the American West. It provides a short, engaging overview divided into three mini ‘chapters’ of how the American West changed over time. Each ‘chapter’ also includes brief accounts from different Plains Indian accounts during the period. It is created as a reading comprehension for GCSE History students and comes with follow-up questions and correct answers (on a separate slideshow), but it could also be used as homework, a lesson task or a cover resource. Resources included: Reading Comprehension Word and PDF versions Instructions and Peer Assessment slide with Correct Answers Key knowledge covered: The Early Settlement of the West 1835-1862 The Development of the Plains 1862-1876 Conflicts and Conquest 1876-1895

The impact of World War upon Surgery: The pioneering work of Harold Gillies This reading comprehension task deal with ‘the impact of World War upon Surgery’ and the work of Harold Gillies, linked to the British Sector Paper 1 of Medicine Through Time. It is created as a reading comprehension for GCSE History students and comes with follow-up questions and correct answers (on a separate page), but it could also be used as homework, a lesson task or a cover resource. Resources included: Reading Comprehension Word and PDF versions Instructions and Peer Assessment slide with Correct Answers Key knowledge covered: Gillies background Plastic Surgery ward at Aldershot Hospital Treatment of Wille Vicaragre and William M. Spreckley Tubed pedicle

Advancements in World War I Medical Care: Pioneering Techniques in Wound Treatment This reading comprehension task is written like an article, deals with ‘Pioneering Techniques in Wound Treatment, linked to the British Sector Paper 1 of Medicine Through Time. It is created as a reading comprehension for GCSE History students and comes with follow-up questions and correct answers (on a separate slideshow), but it could also be used as homework, a lesson task or a cover resource. Resources included: Reading Comprehension Word and PDF versions HPA/MPA version LPA Version Instructions and Peer Assessment slide with Correct Answers Key knowledge covered: The Carrel‐Dakin method The Thomas Splint Mobile X‐ray Units Petit Curies Blood Transfusions and the Blood Bank at Cambrai Advancements in Brain Surgery Plastic Surgery

**Reading Comprehension - Homework - or Lesson Activity ** This task deal with ‘Medical Advancements during WWI’, linked to the British Sector Paper 1 of Medicine Through Time. It is created as a reading comprehension for GCSE History students and comes with follow-up questions and suggested answers (on a separate document), but it could also be used as homework, lesson task, or cover resource. Key knowledge covered: Aseptic surgery X-Rays Blood Transfusions The resources comes with the following files: HPA/MPA version LPA version Suggested answers