Power point using David Low’s “they salute with both hands now” and a Goebbels extract to test students understanding of source analysis. Gap fill and activity on the causes and consequences of the Night of the Long knives and a brief overview of Hindenburg’s death.

A power point and activities working towards understanding and analysing sources on the occupation of the Eastern Europe. Students use the OCR textbook to complete a table categorising the Nazi policies towards Poland and its people. Students then study a source from Hans Frank, the governor of Poland discussing the policies towards Polish people during the occupation. Students then answer one section of a 15 mark source question.

Explaining the problems faced by the Mormons in the West, and the reasons for their move to Nauvoo and Salt Lake City. Based on the new OCR SHP History 9-1 Specification.

Resources investigating the lives of African Americans in the North and South who were not involved in the war and the experiences of those who signed up. Will look at the extent to which lives changed. OCR SHP History 9-1- The making of America

Case study on Pikes Peak gold rush, to consolidate students understanding of the impact of the Gold Rush. OCR SHP History 9-1 Specification

Explanation and evaluation of the long term causes of the civil war. Abolitionist movement, growing divisions between the North and the South, the declining political position of the South. With activity structuring a developed explanation analysing the main causes. OCR SHP History 9-1 Specification- "the growth of America"

The Native Americans on the plains, walk-around of key information homes, community, religion , warfare and roles within the family. Leading to an activity about how the Native Americans, especially the Lakota Sioux adapted to life on the Plains.

Scaffolding and resources to encourage students to create detailed and analytical answers to the 18 marker. Includes an example section and activities to support. Resources are adapted for high, middle and low ability learners and can be used in conjunction with the Orange America text book (Alex Ford) OCR SHP History 9-1. The making of America, unit 3 Civil War and Reconstruction.

What were the successes and failure of Brigham Young in Salt Lake city. OCR SHP History 9-1 specification.

The reasons why the California gold rush occurred in 1848. The impact of the gold rush on the land, environment and native Americans. Using the OCR SHP American textbook.

Card sort which allows students to develop their understanding of the extent to which lives changed for African Americans during the civil war. Students categorise and use a living timeline to assess and evaluate change. Student then use cards to answer a question assessing the lives of African Americans in the civil war. OCR SHP History 9-1, Civil War and reconstruction

Resources which cover Abraham Lincoln's election and the secession of the Southern States. Investigating the reasons behind the start of the war in 1861. OCR SHP History 9-1: The making of America

The early years of reconstruction. -The aims of Abraham Lincoln - The actions of Johnson - The extent to which Reconstruction met the aims of pre-war Lincoln OCR SHP History 9-1; The Civil War and Reconstruction

What were the actions and achievements of the reconstruction period. The passing of the 14th and 15th Amendments. What were the key aims of radical republicans during the reconstruction period. OCR SHP History 9-1- The US Civil War and reconstruction

In what ways did radical reconstruction lose momentum in the late 1860's and 1870's. Students will collect information to compare how far reconstruction failed to meet its post war aims. Students will assess how far the lives of African Americans changed. Resources are differentiated for Lower ability/ lower literacy learners. OCR SHP History 9-1. The growth of America

Engaging starter of key questions about general beliefs, linked to those of the Nazis. Link to a clip on the impact of the treaty of Versailles Anagrams of main Nazi demands Worksheet to complete on the main Nazi ideologies Source analysis of a farmer who became a Nazi supporter.

Clearly focused lesson, setting out the different responses to Nazi rule, focusing on the ideas of collaboration, accomadation and resistance. Students complete a map of Europe to understand the different ways people in occupied Europe responded to the Nazis, students place responses onto a continuum to develop their understanding of the reponses. Students complete a 18 marker for homework, using the structure sheet to answer a question about the treatment of different countries during Nazi occupation.

Quick think task on Gleichschaltung, followed by a question sheet on the methods used by the Nazis to consolidate by removal of opposition through the banning of trade unions and the peoples court, (using the OCR textbook). Source analysis using the 7 mark question stems and a step by step guide on how to do this. Key term homework.

The factors in the expansion of American, including Lewis and Clark, Louisiana Purchase, Yeoman Farmer etc.

Students will assess their own understanding of the unit, match up key terms and use an extensive card sort to categorise, rank and prioritise. Student will also complete a knowledge test on unit 3 Civil War and reconstruction. Cards could also be used a revision flashcards to use as independent revision. OCR SHP History 9-1, the growth of America.

Why did early migrants move west? Resources and activities based upon early migrants and what factors pushed and pull them west.