Full lesson (PowerPoint and Worksheets) on the impact of the British Empire on India. The lesson is aimed at Year 9 and is part of a wider scheme of work focussing on whether we should be “proud” of the British Empire. This lesson focuses on the context surrounding how the British seized control of India and then moves into categorising the impact of British rule on India (economically, culturally, politically etc). There is a second lesson that follows this that focuses on Gandhi and Indian independence (uploaded separately).

This lesson focuses on how India secured its independence from Britain and, the significance of the role played by Gandhi. This lesson is part of a wider scheme of work focussed on the British Empire and, whether we should be “proud” of its legacy. This lesson would normally be taught after the first India lesson focussed on the impact of British rule but it could be taught as stand alone. The lesson covers a timeline of key events throughout the 20th century (including the Salt March, the Bengal Famine etc) and then asks pupils to link each event to the key beliefs and philosophies of Gandhi. The lesson culminates in asking pupils to come to a judgement over the most significant reason for India achieving its independence. There is also a GCSE style question as a plenary (AQA) but this could be easily adapted for other exam boards.

This lesson focuses on how Britain first gained control of Hong Kong and, gives an overview of the Opium Wars and how they have shaped China’s relationship with Britain and the West today. This lesson is part of a wider British Empire scheme of work and, is continued with a second lesson focusing on the handover of Hong Kong and the extent of similarities between British Hong Kong and, Chinese Hong Kong. This lesson covers the causes, events and consequences of the Opium Wars and, gives pupils geographical context as to where the conflict took place. The lesson culminates in a GCSE question (AQA) but this could be adapted for other exam boards.