EPQ / Extended Project whole course. 19 lessons to prepare students to conduct their Project Research including exemplars, concise guidance and activities. Year calendar for students and supervisors Handbooks for students Supervisor role Taster lesson and resources Summer preparation. Structure for EPQ projects. Dates will need updating. Originally created for the Edexcel specification but applicable to AQA.

This lesson focuses on the history of the United Nations and its aims. It can be used greatly as an introduction to the simulation of the UN (MUN), since the students need to know what exactly is the UN and how it works. This lesson is very easy to teach. You just need to follow the instruction on power point presentation. Every ppt slide has clear instructions about the lesson. In this set of resources you can find: a well prepared ppt presentation many class activities and power point questions, a very interesting lesson starter an activity with the UN preamble and three different video activities about the UN aims and structure The VIDEOs for the Videos Activity are INCLUDED! P.S. I welcome any feedback so I can continue to improve as an author of history resources. Please come back and write what you think about my resources.

These detailed course / revision notes were specially written to give OCR A Level History students a comprehensive overview of the key knowledge from the specification for Unit Y113: Britain 1930–1997 Enquiry Topic: Churchill 1930–1951 a) Churchill’s view of events 1929–1940 b) Churchill as wartime Prime Minister c) Churchill and international diplomacy 1939–1951 British Period Study: Britain 1951–1997 a) Conservative domination 1951–1964 b) Labour and Conservative governments 1964–1979 c) Thatcher and the end of consensus 1979–1997 d) Britain’s position in the world 1951–1997 These extensive notes are especially useful for students whose note-taking in lesson isn’t as good as others, or whose organisational skills mean they are missing notes/handouts on certain topics/areas. These notes will certainly help reduce the time it takes them to catch up with their peers, and also students like to use these as a checklist of topics to go into in further detail. They give peace of mind that every corner of the specification/syllabus has been covered. Hopefully these notes help to save your students (and you!) some time in the hectic run up to exams. Thanks for taking a look :)

These detailed course / revision notes were specially written to give OCR A Level History students a comprehensive overview of the key knowledge from the specification for Unit Y112: Britain 1900–1951 Enquiry Topic: England and a New Century c.1900–1918 a) Political issues c.1900–1914 b) Social issues 1900–1918 c) Britain at war 1914–1918 British Period Study: Britain c.1918–1951 a) British politics 1918–1929 b) British domestic politics 1929–1939 c) Economic issues 1918–1939 d) Domestic politics 1940–1951 These extensive notes are especially useful for students whose note-taking in lesson isn’t as good as others, or whose organisational skills mean they are missing notes/handouts on certain topics/areas. These notes will certainly help reduce the time it takes them to catch up with their peers, and also students like to use these as a checklist of topics to go into in further detail. They give peace of mind that every corner of the specification/syllabus has been covered. Hopefully these notes help to save your students (and you!) some time in the hectic run up to exams. Thanks for taking a look :)

The Crucible is a 1953 play by American playwright Arthur Miller. It is a dramatized and partially fictionalized story of the Salem witch trials that took place in the Massachusetts Bay Colony during the 1690s. This play summary and Reading Comprehension is suitable for advanced to proficient ESL learners or native English speakers. After carefully reading the text, students are required to complete some comprehension exercises including: comprehension questions a characters match a multiple choice exercise a crossword a fill-in-the-gaps exercise This resource can be used as a mini-lesson, assigned for homework, or used for vocabulary-building purposes. Total number of pages: 8 Answer key included

These ‘at a glance’ revision notes were specially written to give AQA A Level History students a comprehensive overview of the key knowledge from the specification for the depth study: Revolution and dictatorship: Russia, 1917–1953 Part one: The Russian Revolution and the Rise of Stalin, 1917–1929 Dissent and Revolution, 1917 Bolshevik consolidation, 1918–1924 Stalin’s rise to power, 1924–1929 Part two: Stalin’s Rule, 1929–1953 (A-level only) Economy and society, 1929–1941 (A-level only) Stalinism, politics and control, 1929–1941 (A-level only) The Great Patriotic War and Stalin’s Dictatorship, 1941–1953 (A-level only) They are especially useful for students whose note-taking in lesson isn’t as good as others, or whose organisational skills mean they are missing notes/handouts on certain topics/areas. These notes will certainly help reduce the time it takes them to catch up with their peers, and also students like to use these as a checklist of topics to go into in further detail. Hopefully these notes help to save your students (and you!) some time in the hectic run up to exams. Thanks for taking a look :)

This is a set of 32 cards created for a historical world map classroom display. For the best results, print 2 slides per A4 page, then laminate and trim. If possible, add them to a world map with string. This display was designed to try and make students think about WHERE a range of events happened in the world, and why location matters.

This resource booklet contains a wide range of age-appropriate, engaging, and meaningful comprehension activities for use throughout the reading of John Steinbeck’s ‘Of Mice and Men.’ Teachers have found them particularly useful in exam revision, comprehension tasks, or guided reading sessions. They are perfect for aiding the progress of students towards meeting the KS4 expectations within the new National Curriculum framework - this makes the tasks suitable for all examining bodies. Students have found these resources extremely engaging, and for teachers there is explicit information within each task regarding which comprehension strands the task is designed to demonstrate. They also relate to key extracts, characters, and themes from the story, ensuring that students gain a deep understanding of the text. Activities within the booklet include: - ‘Context: The Great Depression’ - to aid students with ‘Drawing on knowledge of the purpose, audience and context of the writing, including its social, historical and cultural context and the literary tradition to which it belongs, to inform evaluation;’ - ‘Steinbeck’s Description’ - to aid students with ‘Analysing a writer’s choice of vocabulary, form, grammatical and structural features, and evaluating their effectiveness and impact;’ - ‘Curley’s Wife’ - to aid students with ‘Seeking evidence in the text to support a point of view, including justifying inferences with evidence;’ - ‘Editing the Text’ - to aid students with ‘Making an informed personal response, recognising that other responses to a text are possible and evaluating these.’ Plus many, many more activities (the booklet is around 30 pages in length!) I’ve also added it as a PDF in case the formatting differs on your computer. All images are licensed for commercial use, and are cited on a separate document (included).

History A-Level Coursework Exemplar Essay (Full Marks and Grade A* Achieved). Title: Muslim disunity was the most important reason for the success of the First Crusade. How far do you agree? This resource contains a full mark A* coursework essay that was awarded this grade in 2022. Included is an introduction, establishment of criteria, theme analysis, primary sources, historical interpretations and interim/final judgements. Furthermore, footnotes and an extensive bibliography (Harvard) are also included in this 13-page resource. Also included is a workbook to help you plan your own coursework as well as some advice sheets from the examiners. Please use this resource (PDF version) to aid your study and how to plan your essay, rather than copying the content. Despite this, the information could well be very useful if you are studying the Crusades and Crusader States at A-Level (OCR and AQA exam boards). If you do have any questions regarding this resource, or the course in general, please do not hesitate to email alevelrevisionmadeeasy@gmail.com

These ‘at a glance’ revision notes were specially written to give Edexcel A Level History students a comprehensive overview of the key knowledge from the specification for **Paper 1 Option 1F In search of the American Dream USA c1917–96: ** 1 The changing political environment, 1917–80 2 The quest for civil rights, 1917–80 3 Society and culture in change, 1917–80 4 The changing quality of life, 1917–80 Historical Interpretations: What impact did the Reagan presidency (1981–89) have on the USA in the years 1981–96? (Specific historians and their viewpoints are detailed here) They are especially useful for students whose note-taking in lesson isn’t as good as others, or whose organisational skills mean they are missing notes/handouts on certain topics/areas. These notes will certainly help reduce the time it takes them to catch up with their peers, and also students like to use these as a checklist of topics to go into in further detail. Hopefully these notes help to save your students (and you!) some time in the hectic run up to exams. Thanks for taking a look :)

A full exam technique masterclass for the Edexcel History IGCSE Paper 1. This lesson includes a 10 slide PowerPoint presentation which breaks down the demands of every question on this paper. This masterclass also provides specific instructions, writing frameworks and guidance on how to craft top quality answers for each Paper 1 question, to help your students gain the highest marks possible in their final exam. It also includes example questions to enable students to become familiar with the format of each and an essay writing masterclass which breaks down the key principles of writing a top notch essay in a straightfoward and accessible way! Specific content: Slide 1 - Introduction slide Slide 2 - Paper 1 Content and Assessment overview Slide 3 - Structure advice and writing template for how to score 6/6 on Qa. Also includes language, tonal and content word mats for upleveling student’s academic language. Slide 4 - Top tips for an 8 mark question (Qb) - structural guidance and example questions. Slide 5 - Top tips for a 16 mark question (Qc) - instructions and framework Slide 6 - Paper1, Qc Essay Writing Masterclass Slide 7 - Introductions Slide 8 - Main body and conclusion Slide 9 - Modelled and colour coded examplar PEEL paragraph Slide 10 - Essay pitfalls - what not to do! Who is this lesson for? This lesson can be used to introduce, embed or revise the key skills required to excel in Paper 1 to year 10 and 11. A handy lesson which can be reused again and again to embed those core skills for Paper 1 success! Fully adaptable as a PowerPoint presentation for those who want to tweak the example questions to fit their chosen Paper 1 topics. I understand that quality is of the greatest importance when imparting important History content and skills to your students, particularly if you’re paying for it! If you’d like to see an example of my work before you part with your hard earned money, please feel free to download my FREE EDEXCEL IGCSE HISTORY PAPER 2 MASTERCLASS to give you an indication of the top quality resources we produce. Complementary resources: MODEL ANSWERS AND TASKS BUNDLE- Edexcel IGCSE History Paper 1 FULL COURSE OVERVIEW - USA 1918-41 - Edexcel IGCSE History Paper 2 I am a new TES author doing my best to provide the highest quality History teaching materials. If you found this resource helpful I’d be so grateful for a review to help others find my work!

A full exam technique masterclass for the new 2024 onwards Cambridge IGCSE (0470) History Paper 2 exam. Paper 2 was the paper our 2024 cohort did best on this year! By using the methods outlined in this masterclass, our cohort of 90 students achieved an average of 76% - 12% higher than the A threshold*. This lesson has been produced following the completion of the new Paper 4 IGCSE training course delivered by Cambridge International Examinations for the 2024 specification (CIE). This resource includes a 15 slide PowerPoint presentation which breaks down the demands of the 2024 IGCSE History Paper 2. With over 20 question formats deconstructed, scaffolded and categorised into ‘question types’, this masterclass offers clear direction and specific instruction on how to craft top quality answers for every Paper 2 style question. As a BONUS this lesson also includes ‘Writing like a Historian for Source Analysis’ keyword mats and classroom posters to help students develop the quality of their academic language and written communication. These resources have yielded exceptional results, particularly with supporting EAL students to develop their vocabulary and confidence using formal, academic language, as well as serving as a model of good practice to remind more proficient students to be as ambitious as possible with their written expression. Specific content: Slide 1 - Introduction slide Slide 2 - Paper 2 Content and Assessment overview Slide 3 - Paper 2 General guidance and exam advice Slide 4 - Expert evaluation of content? Slide 5 - Expert evaluation of provenance? Slide 6 - Language matters - Writing like a Historian for Source Analysis Slide 7 - Categorising the Paper 2 questions and timings advice. Slide 8 - ‘What is the main message of Source A?’ - What the examiner is looking for and how to structure this answer. Slide 9 - ‘What is the purpose of Source B?’ (and other variations of this Q). What the examiner is looking for and how to structure this answer. Slide 10 - ‘Are you surprised by Source C?’ (and other variations of this Q). What the examiner is looking for and how to structure this answer. Slide 11 - ‘How useful is Source D to a historian studying ?’ What the examiner is looking for and how to structure this answer. Slide 12 - ‘How similar are Sources E and F?’ (and other variations of this Q). What the examiner is looking for and how to structure this answer. Slide 13 - ‘How far do these 2 sources agree?’ (and other variations of this Q). What the examiner is looking for in this Q and how to structure it. Slide 14 - ‘Does Source G prove Source H wrong? (and other variations of this Q). What the examiner is looking for in this Q and how to structure it. Slide 15 - Perfecting the guaranteed essay question. Other resources: Pair this Paper 2 masterclass with the Paper 1 & Paper 4 masterclasses to provide a comprehensive foundation of exam technique knowledge across all 3 CIE papers.

These ‘at a glance’ revision notes were specially written to give AQA A Level History students a comprehensive overview of the key knowledge from the specification for the depth study: America: A Nation Divided, c1845–1877 Part one: the origins of the American Civil War, c1845–1861 North and South in c1845 Attempts to maintain the Union, c1845–1854 The outbreak of Civil War, 1854–1861 Part two: Civil War and Reconstruction, 1861–1877 (A-level only) The War, 1861–1865 (A-level only) Early Reconstruction, 1865–1867 (A-level only) Radical Reconstruction, 1867–1877 (A-level only) They are especially useful for students whose note-taking in lesson isn’t as good as others, or whose organisational skills mean they are missing notes/handouts on certain topics/areas. These notes will certainly help reduce the time it takes them to catch up with their peers, and also students like to use these as a checklist of topics to go into in further detail. Hopefully these notes help to save your students (and you!) some time in the hectic run up to exams. Thanks for taking a look :)

These history notes are for the Edexcel specification and cover the topic ‘Protest, agitation and parliamentary reform in Britain, c1780-1928’. They cover: Reform of Parliament, c1780-1928 Changing influences in Parliament: the impact of Parliamentary Reform, c1780-1928 Radical Reformers, c1790-1819 Chartism, c1838-1850 Contagious Diseases Acts and the Campaign for their Repeal, 1862-1886 The Women’s Social and Political Union, 1903-1914 Trades Union Militancy, 1915-1927 I made and used these for my revision and got an A*. I now study History and Politics at the University of Oxford.