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Hi all, I am a third year humanities teacher at a large school and college in the North West of England. My main subjects are history in KS3/KS4 and Law and Government and Politics at A-Level. Please feel free to leave a review on any lessons that you choose!

Hi all, I am a third year humanities teacher at a large school and college in the North West of England. My main subjects are history in KS3/KS4 and Law and Government and Politics at A-Level. Please feel free to leave a review on any lessons that you choose!
Why was Mary, Queen of Scots a threat to Elizabeth?
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Why was Mary, Queen of Scots a threat to Elizabeth?

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In this lesson pupils will analyze the historical significance of Mary, Queen of Scots and evaluate why she became such a massive threat to Elizabeth I. Pupils will explore Mary’s background and assess the different options which Elizabeth had in how to deal with Mary. Pupils will then practice their source skills in line with an AQA GCSE past paper question.
What were the Long Term Causes of WW1?
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What were the Long Term Causes of WW1?

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This lesson will require pupils to critically evaluate the long term causes of the first world war. It will focus on the MAIN theories of why war broke out in 1914: Militarism, Alliances, Imperialism and Nationalism. This lesson allows pupils to understand and apply significance to these long factors.
What was Britain Like Before WW1?
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What was Britain Like Before WW1?

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This lesson is targeted at KS3 and can be used to introduce the topic of WW1 to pupils. It sumarises prior learning of the British Empire and enables pupils to place Britian in the context of the turn of the 20th century. All resources required for the lesson can be found within the powerpoint itself.
How did WW1 change Lives for Women?
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How did WW1 change Lives for Women?

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Lesson 2 of a three lesson sequence in which pupils examine how WW1 changed British Society. the complete sequence is: How did D.O.R.A change society? How did WW1 change Lives for Women? How did WW1 change medicine. All worksheets can be found embedded in powerpoints.
What was D.O.RA.?
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What was D.O.RA.?

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Lesson 1 of a three lesson sequence in which pupils examine how WW1 changed British Society. the complete sequence is: How did D.O.R.A change society? How did WW1 change Lives for Women? How did WW1 change medicine. All worksheets can be found embedded in powerpoints.
How did WW1 change medicine?
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How did WW1 change medicine?

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Lesson 2 of a three lesson sequence in which pupils examine how WW1 changed British Society. the complete sequence is: How did D.O.R.A change society? How did WW1 change Lives for Women? How did WW1 change medicine. All worksheets can be found embedded in powerpoints.
Where do Laws Come From?
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Where do Laws Come From?

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An introductory lesson to how laws are created in the English and Welsh Legal system. This lesson is designed to follow the Eduqas A-Level law specification but could also be used for other A-level Law specifications or politics lessons. With this lesson powerpoint you will also receive an information sheet.
What is meant by 'Separation of Powers'?
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What is meant by 'Separation of Powers'?

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This is the lesson in a series of three to the three main strands of the UK constitution. This lesson will recap pupils prior knowledge of parliamentary sovereignty and the rule of law before considering the manner in which Montesquieu’s theory of the separation of power’s impact the legislative process in England and Wales. The lesson will examine the different advantages and disadvantages of Montesquieu’s theory and pupils will be required to make a judgement on which part of the UK constitution is the most significant. This lesson is designed to be used for the Eduqas A-level law specification, although it is suitable to be used for other A-level law specifications or for A-Level politics papers.
Why was Trench Warfare used on the Western Front?
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Why was Trench Warfare used on the Western Front?

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This lesson will require pupils to critically evaluate how and why trench warfare was employed on the western front during WW1. Pupils will analyse the advantages and disadvantages of this style of warfare and why it would eventually lead to a stalemate on the battlefield.
Was the First World War really a 'World War'?
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Was the First World War really a 'World War'?

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This lesson will require pupils to consider the global scale and implications of the first world war. It will challenge misconceptions that all battlefields were trenches in western France. Pupils will consider four case studies of individuals who participated in the first world war and their significance. Pupils will understand the different reasons why citizens of the British Empire chose to fight in World War One.
Welcome to Sickness STreet
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Welcome to Sickness STreet

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This resource is perfect for KS3 pupils who are beginning to explore industrial Britain. It contains detail all about the spread of diseases in urban areas and focuses on the historical skill of source analyses. All resources required to complete this lesson are found within the powerpoint itself.
What is Comparative Politcs
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What is Comparative Politcs

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This lesson will introduce A-Level pupils to different comparative political concepts, how to identify them and why they are used in the study of different political system. It focuses on comparing US politics to the UK.
What is American Government and Politics
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What is American Government and Politics

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This lesson gives pupil a broad overview of the nature and function of government and the political system of the USA. It can be used as an introductory lesson for A-Level Pupils beginning their study of paper 2 of AQA A-Level Government and Politics.
How did WW1 change British Society
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How did WW1 change British Society

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This is a 3 lesson sequence aimed at KS3 focusing on changes caused by WW1 on society. Included are the following 3 lessons: How Did D.O.R.A Change lives in Britain? How Did WW1 impact Women? How did medicine change during WW1? All resources that need prinitng are found within the powerpoints.
How does the UK constitution affect the creation of Laws
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How does the UK constitution affect the creation of Laws

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This is an introductory lesson in a series of three to the three main strands of the UK constitution. This lesson will introduce pupils to the main theories of the UK constitution and will enable pupils to understand their role in law making in England and Wales. Finally, the lesson will explore parliamentary sovereignty in depth. This lesson is designed to be used for the Eduqas A-level law specification, although it is suitable to be used for other A-level law specifications or for A-Level politics papers.
What is the Rule of Law?
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What is the Rule of Law?

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This is the second lesson in a series of three to the three main strands of the UK constitution. This lesson will recap pupils prior knowledge of parliamentary sovereignty before considering the manner in which the rule of law affects the legislative process in England and Wales. The lesson will examine different theories of the purpose of the rule of law, including A.V. Dicey and Lord Bingham. This lesson is designed to be used for the Eduqas A-level law specification, although it is suitable to be used for other A-level law specifications or for A-Level politics papers.
The Crusades
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The Crusades

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This is a fully resourced 5 lesson series on the Crusades Suitable for KS3. The series of lesson includes: Why was Religion so Important in the Middle ages The Middle East Before the Crusades Who were the Crusaders Why were the Knights Templar Significant What was the Impact of the Crusades This series is perfect for providing a wider world history of the middle ages for KS3 pupils. It nicely compliments work surrounding the influence of the church in Medieval England, the development of the state or even links to the Norman Conquest or the magna carta. All lessons are fully resourced and includes information sheets where necessary.
What were the Short Term Causes of WW1
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What were the Short Term Causes of WW1

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This lesson requires pupils to critically evaluate key world events in the run up to the first world war. Pupils will be asked to assign signifcance to each event and explain how they would lead to the first world war. This lesson can be paired with a lesson focusing on long term causes of WW1, thus creating a complete picture for pupils. All lesson resources can be found within the powerpoint.
How did Britain Recruit its Forces
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How did Britain Recruit its Forces

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This lesson will enable pupils to understand how Britian recruited its forces during WW1. Pupils will be asked to critically evaluate the role played by propoganda and Lord kitchener in creating the Volunteer army and its signifcance on the Battlefields of the first world war. All resources can be found within the powerpoint.