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History, Government and Politics. From GCSE to A level you will find something that catches both your eye and the eye of your students. I have recently published a book: https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/1718040245?pf_rd_p=71cb17e9-f468-4d3f-94d5-a0de44c50a7e&pf_rd_r=N651242J7B714HVHDFCM I have also set up a YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCiS0B9bmin-aBgKzGZ5vkdA?view_as=subscriber

History, Government and Politics. From GCSE to A level you will find something that catches both your eye and the eye of your students. I have recently published a book: https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/1718040245?pf_rd_p=71cb17e9-f468-4d3f-94d5-a0de44c50a7e&pf_rd_r=N651242J7B714HVHDFCM I have also set up a YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCiS0B9bmin-aBgKzGZ5vkdA?view_as=subscriber
The League of Nations Unit of Work
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The League of Nations Unit of Work

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Everything on the League of Nations, designed for Cambridge International but could easily be adapted for most subjects at A level and As Level. It is full of homework, tasks, sources and reading tasks. I would advise the use of computers for your students for these lessons.
Complete IGCSE Edexcel The League of Nations and the U.N course.
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Complete IGCSE Edexcel The League of Nations and the U.N course.

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This is a full unit of work for the Edexcel IGCSE International Organisations including the United Nations and the League of Nations. It contains information on the entire topic over 16 lessons. Including: The League of Nations and United Nations structure. Nansen, Abyssinia, Manchuria, the Wall Street Crash, Palestine, Korea, Congo, Lebanon, Namibia, Serbia, Bosnia, Iraq wars, Somalia and the Sudan. There is homework and differentiated tasks including 4 worksheets… This unit covers it all and ticks all the OFSTED boxes.
The Causes of  World War One For CIE
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The Causes of World War One For CIE

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“The Causes of World War I” is a comprehensive and engaging A Level history book that delves into the complex web of factors that led to the outbreak of World War I. Written for the Cambridge International History syllabus, this book offers a deep exploration of the causes of the war, providing students with a nuanced understanding of this pivotal moment in history. Drawing upon the latest research and historical analysis, the book examines the underlying causes that set the stage for the global conflict. It delves into the rise of nationalism and imperialism, the intricate system of alliances, the militaristic ambitions of major powers, and the simmering tensions in Europe. Each chapter sheds light on the key events, developments, and ideologies that contributed to the outbreak of war. Throughout the book, prominent historians’ perspectives are included, offering diverse viewpoints and encouraging critical thinking. Students will gain insights from renowned scholars such as Margaret MacMillan, Niall Ferguson, Christopher Clark, and others, who provide valuable analyses and interpretations of the causes of World War I. By examining the political, economic, social, and psychological factors at play, the book presents a comprehensive overview of the complex landscape of early 20th-century Europe. It highlights the interconnectedness of events, showing how seemingly isolated incidents led to a catastrophic global conflict.
The Causes of  The Cold War
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The Causes of The Cold War

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This comprehensive A-level history textbook provides an insightful examination of the complex causes that led to the Cold War, a pivotal period in global history. Tailored specifically for the Cambridge International curriculum, this book offers a thorough analysis of the political, ideological, and geopolitical factors that fueled the East-West divide after World War II. Written by experienced Teacher and Historian, Alex Kerr, “The Causes of the Cold War” explores the origins and development of this enduring conflict, drawing on a wide range of primary and secondary sources to provide students with a deep understanding of the key events, personalities, and ideologies that shaped this era. Covering topics such as the ideological differences between the United States and the Soviet Union, the impact of World War II on international relations, the division of Europe, and the strategies of containment and deterrence, this text provides students with a solid foundation for understanding the causes and consequences of the Cold War. With engaging narrative, critical analysis, and thought-provoking questions, this textbook fosters historical thinking skills, encourages evaluation of differing interpretations, and prompts students to develop their own arguments and perspectives. It also includes relevant primary source material to stimulate class discussions and independent research.
Introduction to the Russian Revolution
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Introduction to the Russian Revolution

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Welcome to the fascinating time of the Russian Revolution, where Kings are toppled, democracy attempted and Communism established. This lesson aims to give a broad overview of why the Russian Revolution began. Looking at many of the facets that caused the collapse including, Economic, Social, Geographical and Political reasons as to the eventual fall of the Tsarist Russian Empire. For additional multi-media resources, the accompanying YouTube channel offers the opportunity to revise and expand on learning in favourite format of youth media. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCiS0B9bmin-aBgKzGZ5vkdA?view_as=subscriber
US Government
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US Government

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Great set of work sheets, which can easily be converted into one if not multiple lessons. Showing the constitution, federal, state systems of government. Everything has clear labels and should easily teach to your students how the US political system works. There are details on key amendments as well.
From Wiemar Republic to Nazi Dictatorship 1933-1934: Rise of the dictatorship.
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From Wiemar Republic to Nazi Dictatorship 1933-1934: Rise of the dictatorship.

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This resource contains a variety of individual, class and group tasks for students to work on, as well as a systematic and animated break down of Hitler’s rise to power. It starts off with Lesson objectives. Then a simple diagram of the Weimar Republic, which moves on to a detailed break down of the functions of the different parts of the federal government. Then moves onto a timeline of events. Finally, an animated break down of Hitler’s rise to power, and him taking over each event, with each event linked to the government. Homework at the end.
Reasons for non involvement of Russia, Germany and the USA
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Reasons for non involvement of Russia, Germany and the USA

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Big Idea: Identifying and understanding the reasons why the USA, Russia and Germany were not involved in the League. Aim: Further skills to be developed for analysising sources. For this course you will need the following books: International Relations, 1879–2004 ISBN 9780192853523 The League of Nations and the Organization of Peace ISBN 9781408228211 Access to History: Rivalry and Accord - International Relations 1870-1914, 2nd Edition ISBN-10: 0340804319 ISBN-13: 978-0340804315 I have created a course for Cambridge Internationals As level History, Component One, International Option: The Search for International Peace and Security, 1919–1945. This should help teach any student the entire course, it is advisable that you allow students access to the internet during these lessons. You will have activities, reading, and homework provided. These lessons could easily be adapted to other League of Nations courses.
The role of Rasputin in bringing down the Russian Government
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The role of Rasputin in bringing down the Russian Government

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Lots of lesson task, and lots of information for students to digest. This is an interesting tale, with quite a lot of mystery, which I have included in the tale of Rasputin. Includes a brief timeline, tasks, sources, and a debate, with homework at the end. All of this can be adapted to your students abilities.
Operation market garden
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Operation market garden

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Written information on the operation, and The Battle of Arnhem. Includes sources tasks, planning the operation task and homework. If this was helpful, please review :) If you would like to know more information about this topic there is now a book, Changing Nature of Warfare: https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/1718040245?pf_rd_p=71cb17e9-f468-4d3f-94d5-a0de44c50a7e&pf_rd_r=7FA539V21238JNHZ9A8C I have also established a Youtube Channel, which might be helpful to students wanting to learn more: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCiS0B9bmin-aBgKzGZ5vkdA?view_as=subscriber
Changing Nature of Warfare Unit of Work 1918-2011
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Changing Nature of Warfare Unit of Work 1918-2011

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A book produced by myself containing all information on the Changing Nature of Warfare syllabus as well as a few lessons to help you get started with the course. The fascinating topics of Operations: Market Garden, Barbarossa and the Expansion of the Japanese Empire are lesson planned to deliver a strong start for your students and kindle their enthusiasm in the myriad-faceted period of ever changing military history. The lessons are designed to throw your students into the middle of the military decision making, whilst giving them information of objectives, so that the students can see what the military generals of the time had to deal with and how their planning created the situations that unfolded during these conflicts. If this was helpful, please review :) If you would like to know more information about this topic there is now a book: https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/1718040245?pf_rd_p=71cb17e9-f468-4d3f-94d5-a0de44c50a7e&pf_rd_r=7FA539V21238JNHZ9A8C For additional multi-media resources, the accompanying YouTube channel offers the opportunity to revise and expand on learning in favourite format of youth media. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCiS0B9bmin-aBgKzGZ5vkdA?view_as=subscriber
A Level, Unrest and Social Disorder in Elizabethan England.
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A Level, Unrest and Social Disorder in Elizabethan England.

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You must have these books for this A level course. Required books for this course: Reign of Elizabeth, Marie Rowlands (English Catholics in the Reign of Elizabeth 1), which can be found at: http://www.historytoday.com/ Access To History: Elizabeth 1 - Religion and Foreign Affairs 2nd Edition, John Warren Published 2002, ISBN 978 0340846896 AQA History, The Triumph of Elizabeth: Britain, 1547 - 1603,(Known as the blue book in these lesson slides.) Michael Tillbrook, Published 2009, ISBN 978 1 4085 0317 1 Elizabeth I, Anne Somerset, Published 1997, ISBN 978 1 8421 2624 0 It comes with a starter and homework as well as tasks to be completed in the lesson. This covers the situation for the poor in Elizabethan England and the reasons for the poor law.