<p>A workbook with everything you need in for Edexcel A-Level Politics course. This was made with remote learning in mind, with quick quizzes for every lesson, guided reading activities and exam questions. Around 20-22 hours worth of lessons included within the workbook.</p>
<p><strong>Edexcel A-Level Politics</strong></p>
<p>L16: What is the State of Race and Rights in contemporary US politics?</p>
<p>Component 3: Comparative Politics- Government and Politics of the USA</p>
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<p><strong>COMPARATIVE APPROACHES NOT INCLUDED</strong></p>
<p>This SoW is designed in detail to be clearly differentiated and engaging. Using the latest researched teaching and learning techniques, such as Retrieval Practice and Dual Coding. This SoW allows you to move pupils through content efficiently. Each SoW is sequenced clearly and in line with the Edexcel Specification.</p>
<p>A colour scheme also runs throughout to ease both your delivery and students’ comprehension.</p>
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<p>Below is a break down of the Bundle:</p>
<p>Component 3: Comparative Politics- Government and Politics of the USA</p>
<p>L1: What is the Nature of the US Constitution?<br />
L2: What are the key features of the US Constitution?<br />
L3: What are the Main Characteristics of US Federalism?<br />
L4: What Debates Around the US Constitution and Federalism Exist?<br />
L5: What is the Power and Structure of Congress?<br />
L6: What are the Key Functions of Congress?<br />
L7: What are the Key Interpretations and Debates Around Congress?<br />
L8: What Role does Presidential Power Play in American Politics?<br />
L9: What are the Informal Sources of Presidential Power?<br />
L10: How is the Power of the Presidency Limited?<br />
L11: What are the Key Debates of the US presidency?<br />
L12: What is the nature and role of the Supreme Court?<br />
L13: What is the Appointment Process for the Supreme Court?<br />
L14: What is the Role of The Supreme Court in Regards to Public Policy?<br />
L15: How are Civil Liberties Protected in the US Today?<br />
L16: What is the State of Race and Rights in contemporary US politics?<br />
L17: What are the Interpretations and Debates of the US Supreme Court and civil rights?<br />
L18: What are the Key Characteristics of Electoral systems in the USA?<br />
L19: What are the Key Principles of the Democratic and Republican Parties?<br />
L20: What is the Role of Interest groups in the USA?</p>
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<p>Edexcel A Level USA Politics Lessons 86-104 (US Supreme Court)</p>
<p><strong>LIST OF LESSONS IN THIS BUNDLE</strong><br />
Lesson 85a: To what extent is the US Supreme Court independent?<br />
Lesson 85b: Is judicial review a positive or negative feature of the US Constitution?<br />
Lesson 86ab [2-hour lesson]: To what extent does the appointments process make the US Supreme Court a political body rather than a judicial one?<br />
Lesson 86c: Why is the composition of the Supreme Court so important?<br />
Lesson 87: Why have the concepts of judicial activism and judicial restraint both been criticised?<br />
Lesson 88abcd [4-hour lesson on case studies]: What impact has the Supreme Court had on public policy and how effectively has it protected rights?<br />
Lesson 89ab [2-hour lesson]: Has affirmative action been effective?<br />
Lesson 89c: Why is the USA not a ‘post-racial society’?<br />
Lesson 90: How effectively has the Supreme Court protected voting rights?<br />
Lesson 91a: Why do judges interpret the Constitution differently?<br />
Lesson 91b: To what extent can the Supreme Court be described as a political institution, and is it too powerful?<br />
Lesson 92a: How different are the powers and independence of the US and UK Supreme Courts?Lesson 92b: To what extent are rights better protected in the USA than in the UK?<br />
Lesson 92c: How can we use comparative theories to analyse the US and UK judicial branches and civil rights?</p>
<p>Further to the 125 lessons I have created for the UK Politics components of the Edexcel A Level and the 50 lessons for the Political Ideas element of the course (Liberalism, Conservatism, Socialism, Feminism), I have created 104 lessons for the US and Comparative Politics element (Paper 3A). These lessons, designed to be taught over four terms (with spare time for mock exams) include:</p>
<p><strong>LIST OF MATERIALS IN THE FULL 104 LESSONS ACROSS TOPIC BUNDLES</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>A mastery-based approach dividing the course up into modules and components;</li>
<li>Between 3 and 4 homeworks set per week;</li>
<li>15 assessment opportunities;</li>
<li>39 short knowledge tests, one at the end of each component (the aim of a mastery approach is to use these component knowledge tests to ascertain whether a high enough proportion of your students have ‘mastered’ the content (about 80% correct) before moving on);</li>
<li>Further reading integrated (although you will need to purchase the relevant books yourself).</li>
</ul>
<p>The core textbook for students to use is US Government and Politics (2021) by Anthony J. Bennett, David Tuck and Simon Lemieux. I recommend buying enough for all students.</p>
<p>Further reading homeworks make use of the following books (all easily found on Amazon):Robert S. Singh, ‘In Defence of the United States Constitution’US Politics Annual Update 2021 (also used in a lesson)Developments in American Politics, 8th EditionUS Politics Annual Update 2017 (also used in a lesson)US Politics Annual Update 2015Knock Down the House (a 2019 documentary film)The Presidency of Barack Obama, edited by Julian E. ZelizerBarack Obama, ‘A Promised Land’Robert A. Dahl, ‘How Democratic is the American Constitution?’US Politics Annual Update 2019US Politics Annual Update 2018US Politics Annual Update 2020Chris Whipple, ‘The Gatekeepers’</p>
<p>A very small number of tasks make reference to Politics Review articles, and so it would be useful to buy the back catalogue of this absolutely fantastic magazine. However, if you cannot afford this you can just skip these tasks.</p>
<p>This comprehensive overview of US politics will help your students understand what is at stake for the 2024 presidential election. The themes tackled are the foundations of US democracy and historical threats to its functioning, the electoral college, voter suppression, money politics, the Supreme Court, the storming of the Capitol on Jan 6, 2021, political polarization, media bias, and expanding presidential power. There is a worksheet to accompany the text.</p>
Designed for the AQA A Level in Government & Politics - the Government of the USA Video.<br />
Embedded are some videos within that explains some concepts in more detail.<br />
It has been used as a revision aid as a part of lecture series given during Year 13 study leave.<br />
Updated for 114th Congress
<p>Key features of the US Constitution: Checks and Balances</p>
<p>To be able to explain one of the key features of the US Constitution.<br />
To be able to assess the effectiveness of the system of checks and balances.</p>
<p>Outline:<br />
Discussion Starter<br />
Teacher Talk/Information<br />
Sorting Activity<br />
Comprehension Task<br />
Research Task<br />
Summary Plenary</p>
<p>This lesson references material from the following textbooks:</p>
<p>US Government and Politics for A-level Fifth Edition – Anthony J Bennett (Editor Eric Magee)</p>
<p>Pearson Edexcel A level Politics (2019) - Jenkins, Tuck & Jefferies (Referred to as Pearson 2 in the PowerPoint)</p>
<p>Homework Task refers to:<br />
US Government & Politics Annual Update 2018 – Anthony J Bennett</p>
<p>Edexcel Politics Alevel<br />
Lessons on Ideologies as a whole and Liberalism as a topic for the Edexcel 2017 spec.</p>
<p>I teach Liberalism first because it makes MUCH more sense since it was developed first as an Ideology and Conservatism was a response to it.</p>
<p>This bundle includes the first 7 lessons (2 hours each) intro and activities, Core Values with independent research (uses hand outs from Pearson and Haywood book) and Explanation of the Core Values but you could use some of the slides if you don’t have the textbook.</p>
<p>Lesson 5 ends up developing a plan for the essay:<br />
To what extent do Liberals agree on the State? (24 marks)</p>
<p>I taught these lessons to my Year 13 class and they worked really well for discussion. Also includes some embedded videos and worksheets.<br />
EDIT: I have now amended this resource and added some additional files.<br />
If you have already paid for it- you should be able to redownload the bundle.</p>
<p>Set of 10 lessons for Edexcel A-Level Politics teaching for Topic 2 “Political Parties”. Based on Hodder (Jenkins, Jeffereies & Tuck) textbook. Lessons can be easily amended for those using other textbooks/versions.</p>
<p>Lessons cover Component 2 for Edexcel. Lessons included are as follows…</p>
<p>L1 - What is a Political Party?<br />
L2 - Left & Right Wing<br />
L3 - Party Funding<br />
L4 - Conservative Party<br />
L5 - Labour Party<br />
L6 - Liberal Democrat Party<br />
L7 - Minority Parties<br />
L8 - The Party System<br />
L9 - What Effects Party Success?<br />
L10 - Review</p>
<p>10x High quality A3 posters for your A Level Politics Classroom.</p>
<p>Each poster details a job of relevance to students of A Level Politics.</p>
<p>Details the nature of the role, the qualifications required, typical salaries, and the skills acquired via A Level Politics that are required in that career.</p>
<p>Very useful given current focus on skills.</p>
<p>Ideal for a display board. Can be scaled down to A4.</p>
<p>Powerpoint presentation which examines how significant a role that women play in US politics. In addition, the presentation examines why is important for the US to increase female representation within the system, at national, state and local level.</p>
<p>These 24 American Politics (Joe Biden, Democrats and Republicans) Revision Cards are perfect for your political lesson plans and topic revision. They are suitable for secondary KS3 or KS4 students. They feature different activities including knowledge retrieval practice, multiple choice and spot the mistakes amongst other interesting related activities.</p>
<p><strong>Contents of Revision Topic Task Card bundle</strong><br />
1 x Set of 24 Different topic Task Cards with a range of activities and styles in editable and PDF versions<br />
1 x Teacher Answer Sheet - All answers covered<br />
2 x Student Fill in Activity Sheets that can be used with the cards (Optional)</p>
<p>Each Topic Task card is matched to the theme of the set and includes numbering and answers designed by our Citizenship Specialist . Can be printed in colour or black and white.</p>
<p><strong>How to use Knowledge Retrieval Topic Task Cards?</strong><br />
These cards are perfect as an extension task, starter or plenary and as a means of testing knowledge upon completion of a unit. For a short task (extension/starter/plenary), you can simply give them one or two cards and differentiate which cards are given according to the students level or their areas needing improvement. For an end of unit, you could hand the cards out to different groups and have them switch the cards after a certain period of time (e.g. one group gets multiple choice, one group gets spot the mistakes, one group gets photocards, etc.).</p>
<p><strong>Benefits of using this new style of T&L activity</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>Set of retrieval activities</li>
<li>Motivating for students</li>
<li>Bitesize tasks</li>
<li>Fun way to revise a topic</li>
<li>Allow for differentiation</li>
<li>Copy, cut and laminate – use over and over again</li>
<li>Versatile and can be used in many different ways</li>
</ul>
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<p>This is a tracker for students to follow different news headlines and see how they are treated differently by rival media groups with BIAS- in this case I chose CNN and Fox News.</p>
<p>**Edexcel A-Level History</p>
<p>In search of the American Dream: the USA, 1917–96</p>
<p>L3: How did the US Political Landscape Evolve within the 1917-80s?</p>
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<p>This SoW is designed in detail to be clearly differentiated and engaging. Using the latest researched teaching and learning techniques, such as Retrieval Practice and Dual Coding. This SoW allows you to move pupils through content efficiently. Each SoW is sequenced clearly and in line with the Edexcel Specification.</p>
<p>A colour scheme also runs throughout to ease both your delivery and students’ comprehension.</p>
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<p>Below is a break down of the Bundle:</p>
<p><strong>In search of the American Dream: the USA, 1917–96</strong></p>
<p>L1: How was America’s Political Environment Changing in 1917-80?<br />
L2: How did Presidential Style Change in the USA? (1917-80)<br />
L3: How did the US Political Landscape Evolve within the 1917-80s?<br />
L4: What was the Impact of War on Domestic Politics?<br />
L5: What was the Impact of War on Domestic US Politics?<br />
L6: What were the Challenges Facing African Americans Civil Rights?<br />
L7: What was the Impact of the New Deal and WWII of Black Americans?<br />
L8: How did the Approaches of the Civil Rights Movement Vary?<br />
L9: What Other Minority Groups Fought for Civil Rights?<br />
L10: How did the Role of Women Change in America? (1917-80)<br />
L11: What were the Impacts of Immigration of America? (1917-80)<br />
L12: How did Immigration Impacts Popular Culture in the USA?<br />
L13: How did America’s Economy Fluctuate Between 1917-80?<br />
L14: How did American Living Standards Change in the USA? (1917-80)<br />
L15: How did Leisure and Tourism Evolve in America? (1917-1980)</p>
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<p>To what extent is the relationship between the Federal and State governments in line with the thinking of the Founding Fathers?</p>
<p>To identify the main characteristics of Federalism.<br />
To examine the relationship between Federal and State governments in recent years.<br />
To assess the extent to which there is federalism today.</p>
<p>Outline:<br />
Key Words<br />
Discussion Prompts<br />
Case Studies<br />
Federalism & Trump - with examples<br />
Research task<br />
Colour Code Activity<br />
Plenary discussion</p>
<p>This lesson references material from the following textbooks:</p>
<p>US Government and Politics for A-level Fifth Edition – Anthony J Bennett (Editor Eric Magee)</p>
<p>The lesson references pages from this textbook, but similar information could be found elsewhere or in updated Politics textbooks. Having a copy of this book is NOT essential to using this lesson.</p>
<p>The homework activity references a Politics Review Magazine Article from September 2019.</p>