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GCSE History for Edexcel
The Industrial Revolution. L1 'What changes took place in Britain, 1750-1900?'
This lesson looks at the main changes that took place in Britain, 1750-1900. Students analyse images from the two eras and note down the differences and similarities, which they attempt to categorise. They then discuss some key developments from the time frame, which they categorise and prioritise using a continuum before producing a written summary of the main changes by responding to a how far question. Literacy support is included for the written task. As always there are step by step instructions and differentiated activities throughout.
Quick Fire Test - Edexcel 9-1 Crime, punishment & law enforcement in medieval England (c1000-1500)
A quick fire test based on the the first unit of the Edexcel Crime, punishment and law enforcement in medieval England. 16 questions (and answers included on separate document) Great as a starter/plenary or for revision and homework
The Slave Trade: What was the worst problem faced on the Middle Passage?
Students learn about the Middle Passage through a card sort and ranking exercise before practicing GCSE skills by responding to a how far style question. As always there are clear instructions and differentiated resources.
Nazi Germany: Lesson 1 How different are democracies and dictatorships?
An introduction to our Key stage 3 Nazi Germany Unit of Work. This lesson looks are the key difference between democracies and dictatorships. Students sort cards to identify the key features of each before writing up how the two differ. They also use a Nazi Rally footage to extract evidence of how the Nazis controlled people. There are clear step by step instructions and differentiated activities.
World War Two Turning Points, A Unit of Study
Ten fully resourced lessons that focus on WW2. These lessons are designed to develop GCSE skills, in particular preparing students for the 16 and 20 mark questions which require students to weigh up factors, make a supported judgements and reach a conclusion. Each lesson includes clear instructions, differentiated resources, and student-led activities, which allow you the time to focus on developing your classes' skills. These lessons can be taught in a sequence or as stand alone lessons to compliment existing units of work.
World War Two Turning Points: Lesson 8 'Why did President Truman drop the atomic bomb?'
A lesson which encourages students to consider the arguments for the use of the atomic bomb and it gives students the opportunity to develop their own theories. The short video clip can be used to introduce the lesson. Before students examine the key arguments for the use of the bomb. A strong literacy focus to develop GCSE skills through counterarguments and using subject specific vocabulary. As always there are clear instructions and differentiated resources.
Edexcel GCSE Superpower Relations & Cold War L13 'Why was there a crisis in Berlin, 1958-61?'
This lessons looks at the reasons for the refugee crisis, the Soviets response and how the events between 1958-61 affected superpower relations. Students learn about living standards in Germany before working out where various people lived based on their knowledge. This activity is reinforced by some open ended questioning to challenge the more able. Students then study the key events in the years and plot these on a tension graph. They annotate their decisions. They end the lesson by completing an 8 mark narrative question (support included for less able as well as a student friendly mark scheme). As always there are clear instructions and high-quality resources.
World War Two Turning Points: Lesson 5 'Why did the RAF win the Battle of Britain?'
Students work out what the key factor was in the RAF's defeat of the German Luftwaffe. Activities include a fact file task, categorising, ranking and a Venn diagram. They then examine a quote from Simon Schama who gives his view on why Britain won. The students use their knowledge and evidence and develop their GCSE skills to either argue against his view or agree. Literacy support included with a writing frame for the less able. As always there are step by step instructions and differentiated resources which come with literacy support.
Edexcel 9-1 GCSE - Weimar and Nazi Germany Student Revision Guide UNIT 3
Unit 3 Student Study Guide
Contains detailed top level Grade 9 knowledge on all aspects of the course, covering the specification from Edexcel
Easily accessible for all levels
Includes a wide range of exam questions with a ‘how to’ guide for each question aw well as tips and literacy support
Exam questions broken down (easily accessible for all levels)
Self-assessment tasks for each unit
Key term documents for each unit
High-quality, well presented and student friendly, differentiated resources
The entire specification covered
Can be used for revision, homework, exam preparation or simply used as a point of reference within class teaching
Edexcel 9-1 GCSE - Weimar and Nazi Germany Student Revision Guide UNIT 4
Unit 4 Student Study Guide
Contains detailed top level Grade 9 knowledge on all aspects of the course, covering the specification from Edexcel
Easily accessible for all levels
Includes a wide range of exam questions with a ‘how to’ guide for each question aw well as tips and literacy support
Exam questions broken down (easily accessible for all levels)
Self-assessment tasks for each unit
Key term documents for each unit
High-quality, well presented and student friendly, differentiated resources
The entire specification covered
Can be used for revision, homework, exam preparation or simply used as a point of reference within class teaching
Tudor Exploration: L8 'How far did Tudor exploration and settlement have a positive impact?'
This lesson looks at the impacts of Tudor exploration on Britain and on her colonies. Students need to categories information, find links and form an opinion about how far Tudor exploration had a positive impact. The main task is creating a stamp that sums up their view on Tudor exploration. Literacy support and differentiated materials are provided as well as clear step by step instructions
World War Two Turning Points: Lesson 7 'Why did the Japanese attack Pearl Harbour?'
Students begin by creating a fact file about the event (directed and differentiated). They then look at several reasons why Japan might have attacked Pearl Harbour. They need to sort these reasons into categories or factors that motivated the attack. They eventually decide which factor was key and link this to the best supporting evidence before writing up their findings in a telegram. Literacy support and differentiated resources included as well as clear step by step instruction.
Medieval Realms: 'Who was to blame for the state of Medieval towns?'
Easy to follow lesson on Medieval towns. Starter activity requires students to identify problems from an image and consider adjectives to help describe the town. They then analyse a range of sources that relate to the town’s residents and give each a blame rating for their role in the poor living conditions before writing a PPE paragraph about who their chief culprit is. the main task is a TripAdvisor review for the town (success criteria and literacy support provided).
The Slave Trade: 'How effective were the early civil rights campaigns?'
A lesson on the early civil rights campaigns. A range of deeper level thinking and critical thinking tasks included, which lead into an extended response question whereby students practice and develop GCSE skills by weighing up evidence and reaching judgements based on the information given. As always there are clear step by step instructions.
The English Civil War: L3 'Which side was likely to win the English Civil War in 1642?'
Easy to follow lesson on the Civil War. Students are introduced to some facts about each side in 1642 which they use to collect evidence and score each side’s strengths and weaknesses at the start of the war. They record this data in a table which they then use to make a trump style trading card game for a royalist or parliamentarian. They add an annotated illustration (resources for this included in PowerPoint). The final task is writing up their findings by responding to the lesson’s question.
The English Civil War L6: Should King Charles I be executed?
A lesson on the reason for and against the execution of King Charles I. Students weigh up evidence before looking at the events of the execution. They use sources and images to get a sense of events. The main activity is using their data to create a newspaper report that explains the reasons for the execution and describes and explains the events and the crowds reactions. Literacy support, differentiated resources included.
The Industrial Revolution. L4 'Why were the cities so dirty during the industrial revolution?'
This lesson looks at the key factors that led to such poor living conditions during the industrial revolution. Students are introduced to a comic of a London street in 1890 which they use to identify problems. The main activity requires the students to complete a matrix of the problems that they find in the towns and cities and why these issues exist. They do this by extracting evidence from a range of different people's views about the problems. Finally the students use the data to write a report about what the issues are, why they exist and what should be done. Literacy support included.
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Nazi Germany & World War Two Units of Work
20 fully resourced lessons which include a PowerPoint presentation, detailed differentiated resources, literacy support materials, activities designed to encourage independent learners and thinkers with a clear focus of developing GCSE skills (particularly the 16 and 20 mark style questions which require students to reach supported judgements based on the evidence provided).These lessons took many hours to plan and prepare and they are constantly being developed, so please leave feedback. Once purchased you will have access to these resources indefinitely, so please check for updates. I do post updates on my TES feed so if you follow me you will receive these notes. Finally, I hope you find and your students find these resources helpful.