Component 1: UK Politics - Political Parties Detailed lesson on the main political parties in the UK. Numerous activities that looks at: Emerging and minor political parties; Consensual and adversarial politics; Political parties in context; Local and devolved elections; Factors affecting political parties; Summary of political parties an their role in a representative democracy. The Knowledge House produce outstanding lessons for the new A-level politics specification by using content from the three approved textbooks from Hodder and Edexcel. However, you will not need the textbooks for these lessons. Please email info@theknowledgehouse.co.uk if you have any questions, queries or comments.

This lesson introduces students to global politics. There are activities that allow students to explore key-terms, the differences between national and global politics and different actors that seek to influence and exert control over global politics. There is also an exam guide on how to approach questions for Paper 3 and a student-friendly version of Assessment Objectives. This is part of a wider series of lessons on Global Politics being released by The Knowledge House to coincide with the new curriculum from Edexcel. Please email info@theknowledgehouse.co.uk if you have any questions, queries or comments regarding these resources. The Knowledge House

In-depth examination of the role of liberalism in global politics. This examines keywords and key terms, key thinkers and key ideas proposed by liberals. There are also case studies to highlight liberalism in action in global politics. The lesson package comes with a series of interactive worksheets. There are also 2 12-mark exam questions and a guide in how to answer these questions. Please email info@theknowledgehouse.co.uk if you have any questions or comments.

The final lesson in the series on global governance: human rights from The Knowledge House. This covers the idea of Western hypocrisy in many of the humanitarian interventions that have occurred. Through a series of case studies and activity sheets, students are encouraged to think about the reasons why Western intervention may be seen from a realist perspective. There is also a summary sheet at the end that goes over they key points of the entire series of lessons on human rights. Please email info@theknowledgehouse.co.uk if you have any questions or queries. Thank you!

Comprehensive examination of attempts at political global governance in the post-war period. This is the first in a series of lessons from The Knowledge House that links to Chapter 3 of the new Edexcel specification on Global Politics - Global governance - political. This lesson examines the issue of IGOs and the foundation of the United Nations. There is also a comprehensive key word sheet covering new terms that will arise in this chapter. This is done in an engaging and student-friendly manner, with interactive worksheets and an accompanying PPT that guides both teacher and student through the content. Please email info@theknowledgehouse.co.uk if you have any questions or queries about these resources.

Comprehensive examination of the rise of US hegemony. This is the third in a series of four lessons from The Knowledge House that links to Chapter 7 of the new Edexcel specification on Global Politics - Global governance - power and developments. This lesson examines: the end of the Cold War an assessment of whether the S is still a global hegemon the impact of a unipolarity and multipolarity for global stability an independent research task on the impact of the foreign policy of different US presidents on global stability. This is done in an engaging and student-friendly manner, with interactive worksheets and an accompanying PPT that guides both teacher and student through the content. Please email info@theknowledgehouse.co.uk if you have any questions or queries about these resources.

Comprehensive examination of the changing balance of power. This is the second in a series of four lessons from The Knowledge House that links to Chapter 7 of the new Edexcel specification on Global Politics - Global governance - power and developments. This lesson examines: the different polarities in global politics the historical balance of power the role of the Cold War on the balance of power a case study of the Cuban Missile Crisis This is done in an engaging and student-friendly manner, with interactive worksheets and an accompanying PPT that guides both teacher and student through the content. Please email info@theknowledgehouse.co.uk if you have any questions or queries about these resources.

Comprehensive examination of attempts at environmental global governance. This is the first in a series of three lessons from The Knowledge House that links to Chapter 6 of the new Edexcel specification on Global Politics - Global governance - environmental. This lesson examines the role of the global commons, the tragedy of the commons and the realist and liberal approaches to environmental protection. There is also a comprehensive key-term sheet that introduces students to all new terminology. This is done in an engaging and student-friendly manner, with interactive worksheets and an accompanying PPT that guides both teacher and student through the content. Please email info@theknowledgehouse.co.uk if you have any questions or queries about these resources.

Notes for a 10 mark question (role of totalitarianism in fascism) and 30 mark question (centrality of race to fascism). Ideal for the AQA A Level ideology paper. Three pages of notes subdivided into paragraphs to show students how the answer should be structured to attain top marks.

Detailed PPT that covers all the main aspects of liberalism. There are no activities, this is just an informative PPT that covers all the values and forms of liberalism along with the main thinkers associated with these ideologies. Would suit Edexcel or AQA specifications for Government and Politics.

Final lesson on Chapter 1, Component 3 of the new Edexcel A-level politics specification on Global Politics. This lesson gives students an in-depth look at the arguments underpinning Francis Fukuyama’s End of History article and Samuel Huntington’s Cash of Civilisations. Original PDF’s are included along with high quality student-led resources that give students a comprehensive understanding of this topic. Please email info@theknowledgehouse.co.uk if you have any questions or queries.

Comprehensive and detailed examination of the background, nature and role of the judiciary in UK Government. These lessons are specifically planned to meet the exacting standards of the new specification from Edexcel. The resources are student-led and include numerous worksheets that include extension tasks to ensure target grades of A* are met. Please email info@theknowledgehouse.co.uk if you are unhappy with this resource or have any query. Thank you The Knowledge House

Second in a series of lessons examining the PM and cabinet in the UK Government. The Knowledge House make detailed and student-led lessons that aim to reduce the workload of teachers and increase student independence by having worksheets linked to the Edexcel specification. This lesson examines the powers of the M and cabinet, with a detailed look at the conventions of individual ministerial responsibility and collective ministerial responsibility. Please email info@theknowledgehouse.co.uk if you have any questions or queries.

Comprehensive examination of attempts at economic global governance in the post-war period. This is the second in a series of three lessons from The Knowledge House that links to Chapter 4 of the new Edexcel specification on Global Politics - Global governance - economic. This lesson examines the role of the World Trade Organisation and how it has facilitated global trade since the inception of the GATT. There will be an in-depth examination of the G7/8 and G20. This is done in an engaging and student-friendly manner, with interactive worksheets and an accompanying PPT that guides both teacher and student through the content. Please email info@theknowledgehouse.co.uk if you have any questions or queries about these resources.

Comprehensive examination of attempts at political global governance in the post-war period. This is the fourth and final in a series of lessons from The Knowledge House that links to Chapter 3 of the new Edexcel specification on Global Politics - Global governance - political. This lesson examines the effectiveness of international treaties, with a focus on: NATO nuclear weapons This is done in an engaging and student-friendly manner, with interactive worksheets and an accompanying PPT that guides both teacher and student through the content. Please email info@theknowledgehouse.co.uk if you have any questions or queries about these resources.

Four pages of notes that links to Question 1 of Unit 2: Governing the UK Edexcel AS politics paper. Notes give an overview of the topics required by the question. One page of clear and concise notes on the 10 mark question. Two pages of notes are given on the 25 mark question, with each paragraph done separately, dealing with each area of reform and an assessment of the extent of reform in these areas. Labour and Conservative Govt reforms covered and a paragraph on the implications of the Brexit vote on these changes. Just as relevant for the AQA specification.

‘Contemporary liberalism owes more to progressive liberalism than classical liberalism.’ Discuss. Detailed notes on the above essay title There is also a model answer written up. Students find it very useful to use the notes to craft an answer as it shows them the structure necessary to attain an A* grade at A Level.

An in-depth examination of the way social class affects voter behaviour in the UK. Linked to Edexcel specification for A-level politics, the lesson includes a series of student-led worksheets that gives a comprehensive understanding of social class in British politics. PLease email info@theknowledgehouse.co.uk if you have any questions or queries.

Comprehensive examination of attempts at environmental global governance. This is the second in a series of three lessons from The Knowledge House that links to Chapter 6 of the new Edexcel specification on Global Politics - Global governance - environmental. This lesson examines the role of climate change. Students will look into the role of man-made CO2 emissions and the steps that can be taken by various actors to reduce their impact on the environment. There is also an examination of the two main schools of ecological thought: Shallow green ecology Deep green ecology. There are also detailed resources that look at the role played by developing and developed countries to meet the problems of climate change. This is done in an engaging and student-friendly manner, with interactive worksheets and an accompanying PPT that guides both teacher and student through the content. Please email info@theknowledgehouse.co.uk if you have any questions or queries about these resources.