Detailed lesson that explains the purpose of the Schlieffen Plan and reasons for its failure. Also includes a lesson that gets students to produce an extended piece of writing on the reasons for the failure of the Schlieffen plan through assessing a model answer and rewriting one of their own.

Either new Edexcel or Hodder textbook necessary for some of these activities. Extensive PPT and activities that links to Chapter 4.4 of the new Edexcel GCSE 9-1 textbook, looking at Nazi persecution of minorities. Lessons on this topic are newly planned to meet the exacting standards of the new specification; they are not recycled lessons from previous years. Encourages independent work and includes engaging resources to bring the topic to life for students.

Lesson 2 of 10 in a series of lessons that examine the Crusades, from the rise of Islam to the Third Crusade. This lesson examines the Byzantine Empire. Students will examine: origins of the Byzantine Empire development of the Byzantine Empire 4-mark inference question In addition, each video comes with a recommended YouTube video unique to this lesson. The video can be seen on the lesson landing page before purchasing. This is part of a series of lessons that aims to encompass the new 9-1 GCSE skills into Key Stage 3. Lessons are colourful and engaging and match the content of the new Exploring History textbook from Pearson, although the textbook is not necessary for any of the tasks. If you have any questions or queries please email info@theknowledgehouse.co.uk.

Part of a unit of nine lessons looking at the Renaissance from a variety of themes: Italian city-states Origins Literature Art Architecture Exploration Science Medicine The last lesson comes with an assessment and mark scheme based on the unit.

Either Hodder or Edexcel textbook necessary for some of the activities. Extensive PPT and activities that links to Chapter 3.4 of the new Edexcel GCSE 9-1 textbook, looking at opposition and resistance to the Nazi Party. Lessons on this topic are newly planned to meet the exacting standards of the new specification; they are not recycled lessons from previous years. Encourages independent work and includes engaging resources to bring the topic to life for students. Please email info@theknowledgehouse.co.uk if you have any questions.

Education experts The Knowledge House provide outstanding resources to outstanding teachers to make sure you have the time to concentrate on teaching. Created by expert history teachers, we look to reduce the workload in your busy schedule by creating ready-to-use resources. Each of our lessons are carefully planned to meet the exacting standards of the new Edexcel GCSE 9-1 specification using the Hodder and Pearson textbooks. However, neither textbook is necessary for the completion of these tasks. Our lessons follow a unique format. Each lesson is linked to a sub-chapter of the Edexcel Pearson textbook. This lesson links to Chapter 1.3: 1.3 Challenge to the religious settlement All sheets to be printed out at the beginning of the lesson. Each student then works the way through the sheets at their own pace. Each worksheet comes with extension tasks to stretch the MABLE. Unfinished tasks can be completed for HW and feedback. Exam questions can be completed for homework. It is recommended that no longer than two singles or one double lesson is sent on each sub-chapter. This allows the incredible amount of content to be completed quite comfortably through year 10 and 11. The four topics for GCSE history requires approximately 60 sub-chapters to be covered (Paper 1= 23; Paper 2 (A) = 9; Paper 2(B) = 12; Paper 3 = 16). This breaks down into 60 double lessons. For a school that has three 100 minute doubles in a two-week cycle, this allows for the course to be covered in by February-March, while still allowing for lessons to go through exam practice and missed lessons for a variety of reasons. This system has been tested by our history expert in a mixed ability class, with the course finished by February half-term. Please email info@theknowledgehouse.co.uk if you have any queries, questions or comments. We would be happy to arrange a call to discuss how you can use these resources to allow you to do what you love… TEACH!!

Part of a series of lessons linked to the Edexcel GCSE curriculum for: Option 33: The USA, 1954–75: conflict at home and abroad All lessons are fully resourced and mapped to match exactly with the contents of the official Edexcel GCSE textbook and specification. Each lesson is accompanied by a YouTube video that explains the topic that is the focus of the lesson. The Knowledge House lessons contain student-friendly requiring students to categorise, assess significance, sort events chronologically, comprehension, solving keyword anagrams, video-related exercises and other engaging tasks that improve students’ knowledge and understanding of second order concepts. There are extension tasks on each resource. There are no content-heavy PPTs that encourage regurgitation and rote memorisation. Rather, our focus is on resources created with the learner in mind. Please email info@theknowledgehouse.co.uk if you have any questions or queries. Thank you.

Lesson 5 of 10 in a series of lessons that examine the Crusades, from the rise of Islam to the Third Crusade. This lesson examines the events and consequences of the First Crusade. Students will examine: key figures, battles and armies of the First Crusade Information sheet on the First Crusade 8-mark narrative account question In addition, each video comes with a recommended YouTube video unique to this lesson. The video can be seen on the lesson landing page before purchasing. This is part of a series of lessons that aims to encompass the new 9-1 GCSE skills into Key Stage 3. Lessons are colourful and engaging and match the content of the new Exploring History textbook from Pearson, although the textbook is not necessary for any of the tasks. If you have any questions or queries please email info@theknowledgehouse.co.uk.

The fifth in a series of lessons linked to the Edexcel IGCSE curriculum for: A divided union, civil rights in the USA, 1945-74. All lessons are fully resourced and mapped to match exactly with the contents of the official Edexcel IGCSE textbook and specification. Each lesson is accompanied by a YouTube video that explains the topic that is the focus of the lesson. The Knowledge House lessons contain student-friendly requiring students to categorise, assess significance, sort events chronologically, comprehension, solving keyword anagrams, video-related exercises and other engaging tasks that improve students’ knowledge and understanding of second order concepts. There are extension tasks on each resources, including, but not limited to, Edexcel IGCSE exam questions. There are no content-heavy PPTs that encourage regurgitation and rote memorisation. Rather, our focus is on resources created with the learner in mind. Please email info@theknowledgehouse.co.uk if you have any questions or queries. Thank you.

Lesson 6/12 linking to the new Cambridge specification: Cambridge International AS and A Level History (9489) Each lesson is carefully planned to meet the exacting standards of the new CIE curriculum. Changes from (9389) specification are incorporated. This lesson focuses on the disputes that began to emerge over China, with Japan, Russia, France, Germany, Britain and the US all wanting access to Chinese markets: Teacher PPT on key events Background - the Opium Wars Imperialism in China Japanese and Russian expansion into East Asia The Sino-Japanese War 1895 The ‘scramble for China’ The Boxer Rebellion Extension activities Exam questions Our resources are fully differentiated and come with engaging, student-led activities with source material, interpretations and exam questions. Please email info@theknowledgehouse.co.uk if you have any questions, queries or comments. Thank you.

Part of a complete scheme of lessons examining imperialism from the Scramble for Africa to the independence of the Middle East. Ten lessons in total focusing on: New Imperialism explanation European explorers Scramble for Africa Imperial tensions Treatment of natives Scramble for China Rise of USA Impact of WWI on colonies Case study: Middle East Case study: Middle East Includes: PPT for each lesson Worksheets for each lesson Video links Engaging activities 24 mark assessment Links to Kahoot revision quizzes after Lessons 5 and 10.

Part of a unit of nine lessons looking at the Renaissance from a variety of themes: Italian city-states Origins Literature Art Architecture Exploration Science Medicine The last lesson comes with an assessment and mark scheme based on the unit.

Four detailed revision slides on the key aspects of Thomas Cromwell. Perfect for exam revision for students of all abilities. Content includes 4, 12 and 16 mark exam questions with relevant bullet points to achieve higher grades.

Chapter 5.5: The significance of the Western Front for experiments in surgery and medicine Detailed PPT and activities that links to Chapter 5.5 of the Edexcel GCSE (9-1) textbook on Medicine through time.

Extensive lesson that links to chapter 3.3 of the new GCSE Edexcel specification. These lessons are planned using the Pearson textbook, although the textbook is not necessary in order to complete the activities. The lesson covers: (i) consequences of the French and Indian War (ii) Sugar Act (iii) Pontiac's Rebellion (iv) The Paxton Boys There are numerous activities that puts responsibility for learning onto the student. There is one narrative question included on Pontiac's Rebellion. Please email me at markfoley1983@hotmail.com if you have any questions. You can find me at https://www.facebook.com/markfoleyeducation/ where I hope to have a series of GCSE history tutorial videos uploaded over the coming year.

Lesson 1 of 10 in a series of lessons that examine the Crusades, from the rise of Islam to the Third Crusade. This lesson examines the Golden Age Of Islam. Students will examine: keywords maps of the spread of Islam factors accounting for the Golden Age 4-mark inference question In addition, each video comes with a recommended YouTube video unique to this lesson. The video can be seen on the lesson landing page before purchasing. This is part of a series of lessons that aims to encompass the new 9-1 GCSE skills into Key Stage 3. Lessons are colourful and engaging and match the content of the new Exploring History textbook from Pearson, although the textbook is not necessary for any of the tasks. If you have any questions or queries please email info@theknowledgehouse.co.uk.

Lesson 5/16 linking to the new Cambridge specification: Cambridge International AS and A Level History (9489): International History: China and Japan 1912-45 Each lesson is carefully planned to meet the exacting standards of the new CIE curriculum. Changes from (9389) specification are incorporated. Our resources are fully differentiated and come with engaging, student-led activities with source material, interpretations and exam questions. Please email info@theknowledgehouse.co.uk if you have any questions, queries or comments. Thank you.

Detailed series of crib sheets linked to a collection of online videos documenting the First Crusade. These videos could be used in conjunction with the following series of lessons on the crusades: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/the-crusades-12319610 There are six videos in total (links to the videos are given on top of each crib sheet - this will take the user straight to the relevant video on YouTube): The Peoples Crusade Peter the Hermit A good crusade? Men of Iron Siege of Antioch On to Jerusalem Each video has a list of 7-9 questions in chronological order.