Set of 10 (ish) lessons designed for new History AQA GCSE. Some lessons refer to information in the green AQA textbook but I'm sure you can find equivalent information. Some lessons also based on Dan and Peter Snow documentary. Link provided on slides for the version I used. Range of activities and a couple of different exam questions, this was the first time we had looked at Sources so a lesson trying to break down how to approach them is included as well. Hopefully useful to you. Thanks

A lesson arc giving an introduction to AQA GCSE Elizabeth I’s government- includes information on the Privy Council, Parliament, Royal Court and Church. Differentiated worksheets and a computer research task on Privy Councillors.

Revision work booklet for students studying the new GCSE AQA Health and the People. Contains key questions and vocabulary as well as an area to consider the significance of key figures throughout the 4 eras. Some exam question advice and practice question ideas also.

Collection of resources for students to work on independently. Designed for students on long term absence.

A lesson using case study examples of VC recipients from the Empire to consider their contribution and why they should be remembered.

Lesson 1 of 7 for KS3 (year 9) on the Holocaust. Introduces the idea of stereotyping and why it is wrong and how it led to the Holocaust. Fun gingerbread man activity to assess what a stereotype is followed by source analysis of anti-Semitic propaganda and how this might lead to the holocaust. Students will go on to assess anti-Semitism through the ages in the next lesson. Presentation with resources at bottom of slides

KS3 (Year 9) Lesson 3 & 4 of 7. Lesson 3 has information carousel of why Hitler disliked the Jews. Students to look at reasons and assess why these are not acceptable reasons for his future persecution of Jews. GCSE-style 4 mark describe question with success criteria and peer mark. Lesson 4: Students to look at possible Nuremberg laws and sign whether they think each is true or false. Revealed all are true. Students are to assess which surprised them most and write into table. Challenges included. Source analysis and extra info on Kristallnacht if required.

Final 3 lessons in year 9 Holocaust unit. Range of tasks, information and pictures covering the treatment of Jews under Hitler. Students have also watched "the Pianist" to gain a better understanding of life in the ghettos. Range of tasks with worksheets and links to useful clips. Progress marking sheet also included and marking sheet for extended piece of writing (this is linked to old levels but can be easily adjusted)

Whole lesson with links and resources on the idea of MAD. Looks at "duck and cover" advice and fallout shelters. Several activities and different ideas, adaptable.

Whole lesson with resources to assess the Berlin Blockade in the context of the Cold War taught to year 9 students. Tasks for more and less able groups. Links and resources provided.

A set of 4 revision lessons with some practice questions and 4 2-sided A3 revision mats for students. Include giant spider diagrams and possible exam questions. Made to suit AQA History GCSE new spec. America 1920s-1973 and Conflict in Asia: Vietnam and Korea.

Full lesson with resources on the bombing of Hiroshima in the context of the Cold War. Students to assess effects and justifications. Ideas for higher and lower abilities included

A set of revision lessons covering America from 1920s to 1970s includes worksheets, summary information and a couple of other tasks including a Presidential timeline and creation of an exam. This was a set of 6-7 lessons for my students and includes all information and resources.

Whole lesson covering Paris Peace Talks, Fall of Saigon and reflection task to group plan a 16 mark question on why the US "lost" the war.

Whole lesson with resources on the Cuban Missile Crisis and its impact on the Cold War. Links to video clips and range of ideas included. Taught to year 9.

Whole lesson investigation of 3 theories behind the assassination of JFK. Taught to year 9.

Lesson for lower ability on the enigma code, scrambled information activity with challenge codes to break. A look at how enigma impacted the Atlantic and plenary on how Alan Turing should be remembered using the Imitation game.

A Revision booklet with tips, key questions and key terms for students to complete based on the Korean and Vietnam conflicts for the new spec AQA GCSE Conflict in Asia course

1-2 lessons on the Road to the Vietnam War, an introduction including French Rule, Dien Bien Phu, the Geneva Accords and actions of Diem and Ho Chi Minh. Includes activities, link to video clip and information slides.

Lesson with activity on Little Rock and Brown Vs Board.