IB History: Origins of the Russian Civil War, 1917–1918 Was the Russian Civil War inevitable after the Bolshevik seizure of power in October 1917? Designed for the new IB History syllabus, this engaging, student-centred lesson challenges students to examine why political opposition to the Bolsheviks escalated into widespread civil war. Working collaboratively, students use eight historical cause cards to construct a causal argument map, identifying underlying conditions, political decisions and immediate triggers. They then undertake a counterfactual challenge, considering whether removing a significant cause might have prevented, delayed or changed the course of the conflict. The lesson concludes with differentiated SL/HL analytical writing tasks, encouraging students to evaluate causal relationships, assess historical inevitability and develop the evidence-based judgements essential for IB History examinations. All supporting materials are included at no additional cost and linked directly within the PowerPoint, including the eight cause cards, causal mapping handout, counterfactual challenge cards and Russian Revolution Argument File.

Winning power was one thing. Keeping it was quite another. How did Lenin and the Bolsheviks establish their authority after the October Revolution? Designed for the new IB History syllabus, this engaging, student-centred lesson takes a different approach to historical inquiry. Working in small groups as a hypothetical Bolshevik leadership committee, students confront five historical dilemmas involving land, peace, political opposition, the Constituent Assembly and state security. Students make and defend their own decisions before discovering what the Bolsheviks actually did. They then complete a comparison matrix, evaluating the effectiveness and consequences of different methods of consolidation, before reaching an evidence-based historical judgement. The lesson develops causal analysis, comparative thinking and evaluative writing, with differentiated SL/HL tasks designed to support IB examination preparation. All supporting materials are included at no additional cost and linked directly within the PowerPoint, including the historical dilemmas, historical reveals, comparison matrix and Russian Revolution Argument File.

Designed for the new IB History syllabus, this student-centred lesson examines why the Bolsheviks were able to seize power in October/November 1917. Building on the weaknesses of the Provisional Government and Lenin’s political strategy, students investigate the roles of Lenin and Trotsky, the Military Revolutionary Committee, and the events in Petrograd. Working collaboratively with six carefully selected evidence cards, students assess the strengths and limitations of historical evidence, compare competing interpretations and develop their own explanations. The lesson culminates in a differentiated SL/HL evidence-based judgement, with clear success criteria focused on causal analysis and the use of precise historical evidence. Includes an evidence dossier, investigation activity, analytical writing task and a follow-up entry for an ongoing Russian Revolution Argument File. Designed to encourage independent historical thinking while developing the skills needed for IB examinations. All related resources are linked in the slide deck at no extra cost.

How did Lenin turn the Bolsheviks from a minority revolutionary party into a serious contender for power? Designed for the new IB History syllabus, this student-centred lesson examines Lenin’s April Theses, Bolshevik political strategy and the growing influence of the party during 1917. Students work collaboratively with six historical sources, evaluating different perspectives and examining the relative importance of Lenin’s leadership, popular demands and the failures of the Provisional Government. The lesson concludes with competing historical interpretations and differentiated SL/HL analytical writing tasks designed to develop IB examination skills. All supporting materials are linked directly within the PowerPoint at no additional cost, including the source dossier, investigation chart and Russian Revolution Argument File.

This lesson examines the Provisional Government and the system of Dual Power that emerged after the February/March Revolution of 1917. Students investigate where political power actually lay, the unresolved problems facing the new regime, and why governing Russia remained so difficult. Designed to fit the new IB History syllabus, the lesson develops historical thinking through cause and consequence, change, perspectives and significance. Students complete a Dual Power Map and evidence investigation before evaluating competing interpretations and completing differentiated SL/HL analytical writing. All student materials are linked directly from the slide deck and included at no additional cost, including the evidence cards, Dual Power Map, investigation chart and Russian Revolution Argument File.

This lesson examines the causes and impact of the 1905 Revolution and asks students to consider why the Tsarist regime survived. Students investigate political, social and economic factors, ideas and opposition, and the impact of the Russo-Japanese War before examining Bloody Sunday and the development of the revolutionary crisis. The lesson then focuses on Nicholas II’s response, including the October Manifesto and Fundamental Laws of 1906, and asks students to weigh competing explanations for why the revolution failed to overthrow the regime. The deck includes SL Core and HL Challenge activities, evidence-based investigation, discussion and analytical writing tasks. Student handouts and supporting materials are linked directly from the presentation. Topics include: Causes of the 1905 Revolution Bloody Sunday The revolutionary crisis of 1905 October Manifesto Fundamental Laws of 1906 Opposition and government repression Why the Tsar survived Historical judgement and argument Designed for the new IB History syllabus, with an emphasis on evidence, causation, change and continuity, and developing analytical rather than purely descriptive responses.

How stable was Tsarist Russia before the First World War? This inquiry-based lesson challenges students to investigate Russia in 1914 rather than simply being given a list of causes of revolution. Students examine political, social, economic and national/imperial evidence, weigh strengths against weaknesses, and reach their own historical judgement. Includes: 15-slide presentation, evidence investigation, Russia diagnosis activity, SL/HL differentiation, analytical writing task, and exit ticket. All student handouts are linked directly in the slides at no additional cost. Designed for the new IB History syllabus, with a strong focus on evidence, argument, significance and historical judgement.

This lesson explores how the February/March Revolution of 1917 developed from popular protest into the collapse of Tsarist rule. Students reconstruct the events of the revolution, identify the decisive turning points, compare 1917 with 1905, and evaluate competing explanations for why Nicholas II lost power. The lesson finishes with differentiated SL/HL analytical writing. Designed specifically to fit the new IB History syllabus, the lesson develops the concepts of cause and consequence, change and significance, with an emphasis on historical thinking and evidence-based judgement. All student materials are included and linked directly from the slide deck at no additional cost, including the Revolution Escalation event cards, investigation chart and Argument File materials.

This IB History lesson examines how World War I intensified the existing weaknesses of Tsarist Russia and contributed to the collapse of the regime in 1917. Students investigate military, economic, political and social pressures, build a causal chain, and evaluate whether the war was a cause, trigger, or accelerator of revolution. The lesson includes SL Core and HL Challenge activities, an evidence-based investigation, analytical discussion, and structured writing tasks. Student evidence materials are linked directly from the presentation. Designed for the new IB History syllabus, with an emphasis on cause and consequence, evidence, comparison, and developing qualified historical judgements.

A straightforward slide deck in PowerPoint format that is meant to be used over a single lesson to deal with the new Global Politics syllabus and its unit on Stakeholders and Actors in Global Politics. This slide deck is built with the assumption you have a combined SL/HL class wherein you see your students four times a week or something similar. The slide deck includes students working in small groups to research or brainstorm information, including key concepts, actors and stakeholders as well as political tensions or dilemmas brought about as a result of issues created by private actors and companies in global politics. Students are asked to research real world case studies and the lesson ends with a 5 minute planning session on a list of potential exam questions. All handouts/readings are linked in the slide deck and can be downloaded for no additional charge. The slide deck is completely editable should you choose/need to do so.

A straightforward slide deck in PowerPoint format that is meant to be used over multiple lessons to deal with the new Global Politics syllabus and its unit on Stakeholders and Actors in Global Politics. This slide deck is built with the assumption you have a combined SL/HL class wherein you see your students four times a week or something similar. The slide deck includes students working in small groups to research or brainstorm information, including key concepts, actors and stakeholders in various types of subnational government. As homework, students are asked to write a paragraph suggesting ways in which subnational government in their country could be improved or strengthened. All handouts/readings are linked in the slide deck and can be downloaded for no additional charge. The slide deck is completely editable should you choose/need to do so.

A straightforward slide deck in PowerPoint format that is meant to be used over multiple lessons to deal with the new Global Politics syllabus and its unit on Stakeholders and Actors in Global Politics. This slide deck is built with the assumption you have a combined SL/HL class wherein you see your students four times a week or something similar. The slide deck includes students working in small groups to research the various types of subnational government and the impact they can have on global politics. The lesson includes video clips, class discussion and a case study inquiry. As homework, students are asked to research a recent subnational government decision from their country and identify the political issues raised. All handouts/readings are linked in the slide deck and can be downloaded for no additional charge. The slide deck is completely editable should you choose/need to do so.

A straightforward slide deck in PowerPoint format that is meant to be used over multiple lessons to deal with the new Global Politics syllabus and its unit on Stakeholders and Actors in Global Politics. This slide deck is built with the assumption you have a combined SL/HL class wherein you see your students four times a week or something similar. The slide deck includes students working in small groups to research or brainstorm information, including key concepts, actors and stakeholders as well as political tensions or dilemmas brought about as a result of issues created by various local government decisions. As homework, students are asked to research and summarize a recent local government decision in their city and to analyze its impact and report this to the class. All handouts/readings are linked in the slide deck and can be downloaded for no additional charge. The slide deck is completely editable should you choose/need to do so.

A straightforward slide deck in PowerPoint format that is meant to be used over multiple lessons to deal with the new Global Politics syllabus and its requirement of in-depth studies on various Global Political Challenges. This slide deck is built with the assumption you have a combined SL/HL class wherein you only see your HL students once a week or something similar. The slide deck includes students working in small groups to research or brainstorm information, including key concepts, actors and stakeholders as well as political tensions or dilemmas brought about as a result of issues created by global security. The main activity is a class debate on whether national security should be paramount to human security. As a centre piece, there is a Paper 3 style prompt that helps frame the debate. There is an extension activity that asks students to write a simulated Paper 3 response to the debate prompt. All handouts/readings are linked in the slide deck and can be downloaded for no additional charge. The slide deck is completely editable should you choose/need to do so.

A straightforward slide deck in PowerPoint format that is meant to be used over multiple lessons to deal with the new Global Politics syllabus and its requirement of in-depth studies on various Global Political Challenges. This slide deck is built with the assumption you have a combined SL/HL class wherein you only see your HL students once a week or something similar. The slide deck includes students working in small groups to research or brainstorm information, including key concepts, actors and stakeholders as well as political tensions or dilemmas brought about as a result of issues created by technology. The main activity is a role play of a UN Security Council meeting on a fictitious cyber attack. As a centre piece, there is a Paper 3 style prompt that helps frame the ensuing debate. There is an extension activity that asks students to write a simulated Paper 3 response to a Paper 3 prompt. Multiple prompts are provided to allow students to choose the focus of their response. All handouts/readings are linked in the slide deck and can be downloaded for no additional charge. The slide deck is completely editable should you choose/need to do so.

A straightforward slide deck in PowerPoint format that is meant to be used over multiple lessons to deal with the new Global Politics syllabus and its requirement of in-depth studies on various Global Political Challenges. This slide deck is built with the assumption you have a combined SL/HL class wherein you only see your HL students once a week or something similar. The slide deck includes students working in small groups to research or brainstorm information, including key concepts, actors and stakeholders as well as political tensions or dilemmas brought about as a result of global inequalities in health. The main activity is a class debate on different approaches to health. As a centre piece, there is a Paper 3 style prompt that helps frame the debate. There is an extension activity that asks students to write a simulated Paper 3 response to the debate prompt. All handouts/readings are linked in the slide deck and can be downloaded for no additional charge. The slide deck is completely editable should you choose/need to do so.

A straightforward slide deck in PowerPoint format that is meant to be used over multiple lessons to deal with the new Global Politics syllabus and its requirement of in-depth studies on various Global Political Challenges. This slide deck is built with the assumption you have a combined SL/HL class wherein you only see your HL students once a week or something similar. The slide deck includes students working in small groups to research or brainstorm information, including key concepts, actors and stakeholders as well as political tensions or dilemmas brought about as a result of conflicts over identity. The main activity is a class mock constitutional conference for a fictitious multi-ethnic state. As a centre piece, there is a Paper 3 style prompt that helps frame the debate. There is an extension activity that asks students to write a simulated Paper 3 response to the debate prompt. All handouts/readings are linked in the slide deck and can be downloaded for no additional charge. The slide deck is completely editable should you choose/need to do so.

A straightforward slide deck in PowerPoint format that is meant to be used over multiple lessons to deal with the new Global Politics syllabus and its requirement of in-depth studies on various Global Political Challenges. This slide deck is built with the assumption you have a combined SL/HL class wherein you only see your HL students once a week or something similar. The slide deck includes students working in small groups to research or brainstorm information, including key concepts, actors and stakeholders as well as political tensions or dilemmas brought about as a result of global poverty issues. The main activity is a class research on different approaches to poverty. As a centre piece, there is a Paper 3 style prompt that helps frame the debate. There is an extension activity that asks students to write a simulated Paper 3 response to the debate prompt. All handouts/readings are linked in the slide deck and can be downloaded for no additional charge. The slide deck is completely editable should you choose/need to do so.

A straightforward slide deck in PowerPoint format that is meant to be used over multiple lessons to deal with the new Global Politics syllabus and its requirement of in-depth studies on various Global Political Challenges. This slide deck is built with the assumption you have a combined SL/HL class wherein you only see your HL students once a week or something similar. The slide deck includes students working in small groups to research or brainstorm information, including key concepts, actors and stakeholders as well as political tensions or dilemmas brought about as a result of global equality issues. The main activity is a class debate on the challenges of achieving global equality. This is preceded by a deep dive on the issue of vaccine equality. As a centre piece, there is a Paper 3 style prompt that helps frame the debate. There is an extension activity that asks students to write a simulated Paper 3 response to the debate prompt. All handouts/readings are linked in the slide deck and can be downloaded for no additional charge. The slide deck is completely editable should you choose/need to do so.

A straightforward slide deck in PowerPoint format that is meant to be used over multiple lessons to deal with the new Global Politics syllabus and its requirement of in-depth studies on various Global Political Challenges. This slide deck is built with the assumption you have a combined SL/HL class wherein you only see your HL students once a week or something similar. The slide deck includes students working in small groups to research or brainstorm information, as well as a discussion on the concept of borders and the different types of them. The main activity is a simulation of an expert panel discussion that might be seen on television. This is followed by a reflection discussion and a written task. An an extension task, there is a ToK style prompt that could be used to build understanding of the connections between Global Politics and ToK. All handouts/readings are linked in the slide deck and can be downloaded for no additional charge. The slide deck is completely editable should you choose/need to do so.

A straightforward slide deck in PowerPoint format that is meant to be used over multiple lessons to deal with the new Global Politics syllabus and its requirement of in-depth studies on various Global Political Challenges. This slide deck is built with the assumption you have a combined SL/HL class wherein you only see your HL students once a week or something similar. The slide deck includes students working in small groups to research or brainstorm information, including key concepts, actors and stakeholders as well as political tensions or dilemmas brought about as a result of global environmental issues. The main activity is a simulation/role play of a global summit debate on the environment. This is preceded by a written position paper to enhance knowledge and understanding of the related issues. As a centre piece, there is a Paper 3 style prompt that helps frame the debate. There is an extension activity that asks students to write a simulated Paper 3 response to the debate prompt. All handouts/readings are linked in the slide deck and can be downloaded for no additional charge. The slide deck is completely editable should you choose/need to do so.