Cold War; Superpower Relations A-level (Introductory Lesson) Learning Objectives To identify and explain the differences between capitalism and communism. To identify and evaluate causes of rising tensions in the 1920s/1930s.

Introductory lesson for German Depth Study introducing pupils to the basic geography of Europe and Germany, an giving pupils an idea of who Wilhelm II was and his personality traits. Pupils also briefly exaine what makes a country great. Textbook references to SHP Germany textbook (white).

Lesson examining the treatment of Jews throughout the ages and the reasons for this.

SOW from old A-level (Exexcel, Unit 3) - can be adapted for new Cold War A level.

Booklet produced as revision aid for soure skills for GCSE pupils including; primary and secondary sources, types of sources, utility, bias, reliability, sources that agree, sources and own knowledge and source glossary.

Powerpoint explores how Marley's records help tell the story of black history from slavery and emancipation to civil rights and contemporary issues such as inequality and insitutionalised racism. Audio clips inserted into powerpoint but if they fail to play they are Buffalo Soldier, Redemption Song, War and Get Up Stand Up and easily accessible on YouTube. *Notes section of ppt contains notes/script.

Edexcel International GCSE in History (4HI1) Paper 1 Depth Study 7 - A divided union: civil rights in the USA, 1945–74 Learning Objectives To independently research a particular example of McCarthyism To collaboratively produce a handout summarizing your example

Lesson examining why the Allies won the war, looking at six major factors; USA, technology, German failure, naval blockade, civil unrest and change of government.

Lesson introducing the medieval period and a snapshot of what life was like in 1066 compared to 2011 - this exercise works well with low ability pupils but can be adapted for higher ability by asking pupils to link the facts together to explain why Medieval England was the way it was.

Lesson introducing the concept of diversity for low-ability/SEN pupils using a variety of figures from history who pupils *should* be vaguely familiar with.

Lesson examining UN action and effectiveness through examining case studies of genocide. Only 4 case studies provided - Rwanda, Bosnia, Darfur and Syria - template for making more case study cards is included at end of ppt.

Handout examining the mistakes Charles I made.

iGCSE Edexcel Paper 2: A2 Russia 1905-1924 Learning Objectives To describe what Russia was like in 1905 To explain why the rule of Tsar Nicholas II faced problems To analyze the extent of opposition to the Tsarist regime

IB History SL PAPER 2: World History Topic 12 - The Cold War Enquiry Question: How did Soviet expansionism contribute to rising tensions? Learning Objectives To explain the impact of Soviet expansionism on tensions between East and West To analyse the “Long Telegram” and its impact on superpower relations To evaluate the extent to which Soviet expansionism was the root cause of the Cold War

Lesson examining Gallipoli - teacher led lesson. Gallipoli film (last 20 minutes) could be used to emphasise huge losses in conjunction with powerpoints.

Cold War; Superpower Relations A-level (Detente 1969-1979) Learning Objectives To examine the factors that pushed both superpowers towards détente To assess the key features of the main agreements of détente To examine the ways in which détente was criticised by opponents on both sides To understand and analyse the role of the factors that brought about the end of détente

IB History SL/HL Prescribed Subject 4: Rights and Protest (Case Study 1: APARTHEID SOUTH AFRICA 1948–1964) Enquiry Question: What was the reaction of the government to anti-Apartheid protest? Learning Objectives To analyse the significance and impact of the Rivonia Trial To explain the ideas, actions and impact of Nelson Mandela

IB DP History HL PAPER 3 - History of Europe - Topic 16: The Soviet Union and post-Soviet Russia (1924-2000) A collection of ‘Summary Notes’ assigned to students as pre-reading throughout the unit, as part of the flipped classroom approach.

IB DP History HL PAPER 3 - History of Europe - Topic 12: Imperial Russia, Revolution and the establishment of the Soviet Union Enquiry Question: Why was Imperial Russia held up by ‘unstable pillars’? A transitional activity for those students taking DP History, introducing them to the historical context of Imperial Russia and setting a historiographical investigation for them to complete.

IB DP History HL PAPER 3 - History of Europe - Topic 12: Imperial Russia, Revolution and the establishment of the Soviet Union A collection of ‘Summary Notes’ assigned to students as pre-reading throughout the unit, as part of the flipped classroom approach.