A bank of exam questions for the Crime and Punishment and Whitechapel paper 1 exam (Edexcel 9-1 GCSE History). This covers all questions types covering each time period of the course.

An introductory lesson on US Congress including the powers of the House and Senate and its representative nature (social and political). Examples of US Politics are up to date as of October 2018. The lesson uses the Pearson textbook but could be adapted to suit other resources/textbooks.

A lesson on how Congress legislates for the reformed A Level Politics specification for Edexcel. The lesson teaches the process of a bill becoming a law and also looks at the example of Obamacare being passed through Congress. Examples of US Politics are up to date as of November 2018. The lesson uses the Pearson textbook but could be adapted to suit other resources/textbooks.

A lesson on congressional elections for the reformed A Level Politics specification for Edexcel. The lesson analyses the typicality of the 2018 midterm elections, comparing to previous midterms, including the importance of incumbency. Examples of US Politics are up to date as of November 12th 2018. The lesson uses the Pearson textbook but could be adapted to suit other resources/textbooks.

Full lesson resources, an assessment, peer marking sheets, key terms and a PLC (personalised learning checklist) for the the US Constitution and federalism section of paper 3 Edexcel A Level Politics (comparitive politics) reformed A Level specification. Examples of US Politics are up to date as of October 2018. Covers all aspects of the US constitution and federalism section of the specification. Lessons use the Pearson textbook but could be adapted to suit other resources/textbooks.

A walking talking mock using a teacher created (not from edexcel) mock exam paper. The walking talking mock guides students through section A, the Whitechapel section of the exam paper, as well as the similarity/difference question for crime and punishment. Clear advice is given on how to answer the two features, how useful, source follow up and similarity/difference exam questions. Each exam question is explained and then students answer the questions in timed conditions. The walking talking mock is well timed for use in a 1 hour lesson. Also included is a ‘bluffers guide’ on how to structure each exam question which can be used with weaker students during the walking talking mock.

A walking talking mock using the edexcel sample assessment material for paper 3, based on opposition and support for the Vietnam War in the USA. The walking talking mock guides students through section B of the exam paper. Clear advice is given on how to answer the ‘how useful are sources B and C’ exam question as well as the interpretations exam questions. Each exam question is explained and then students answer the questions in timed conditions. The walking talking mock is well timed for use in a double lesson. Also included is a ‘bluffers guide’ on how to structure each exam question which can be used with weaker students during the walking talking mock.

A full set of lesson resources fully addressing the President Reagan section of the Edexcel A Level History paper 1F specification (can also be used for teaching AS History). Included are cheat sheets giving students a 1 A4 page balanced summary for each section of the specification: his economic policies, the extent to which big government was reduced, the extent of social change and the extent of the revitalisation of politics. These have really helped my students focus their revision. In addition a peer marking sheet for Reagan exam questions, as well as a bluffers guide to help students structure their Reagan essays are included. Also included is a personalised learning checklist for students to self assess their progress against the specification bullet points for the entirety of paper 1F. The lessons use the edexcel textbook ‘searching for rights and freedoms in the 20th century’.

A bank of exam questions for the Cold War paper 2 exam (Edexcel 9-1 GCSE History). This covers the whole specification and includes all types of 8 mark questions with space for students to plan out their answers.

5 lessons fully addressing the content and exam skills of the Whitechapel section of the Crime and Punishment paper 1 exam. All lessons have differentiated learning objectives linked to the 9-1 grades. Included is a list of sources students could use for any 4 mark ‘follow up’ question. Additionaly a bluffers guide on how to structure exam questions and a personalised learning checklist for the entire crime and punishment unit for students to self assess their progress against the specification’s content are included. The lessons use the pearson textbook but could be easily adapted for use with other resources. The PowerPoints will view correctly once downloaded.

Five 10 question knowledge tests as well as their answers in easily printable separate worksheets. The tests cover all sections of the edexcel crime and punishment paper 1 specification including Medieval, Early Modern, 18th and 19th Centuries and Modern time periods as well as the Whitechapel historic environment section. Ideal for use as homework revision, tested in class and then peer/self assessed.

Full lesson resources for the British in the Nile Valley 1882-1898 (Egypt and Sudan) depth study for Edexcel A Level History (paper 3 Britain: losing and gaining an empire). Covers all aspects of the specification and includes peer marking sheets for both knowledge and source questions. Also includes a case studies overview lesson for students to summarise all 5 case studies in the specification. Uses the pearson textbook but could be adapted to suit other resources/textbooks.

A bank of exam questions for the Anglo-Saxons and Normans paper 2 exam (Edexcel 9-1 GCSE History). This covers the whole specification and includes example 4, 12 and 16 mark questions with space for students to plan out their answers.

A full 12 week scheme of work with differentiated learning objectives linked to the 9-1 grade criteria. Includes fully resourced lessons, peer/self marking sheets for all exam questions, a personalised learning checklist for students to self assess themselves against the specification content and a bluffers guide to help with structuring exam questions. Assessments are included. The scheme of learning references both the Hodder and Pearson textbooks but could be easily adapted to suit other resources. The PowerPoint previews do not show correctly but once downloaded will show correctly on any screen or computer.

A full 7 week scheme of work for the Civil Rights section of the paper The USA, 1954–75: conflict at home and abroad. It includes a full scheme of work with differentiated learning objectives linked to the 9-1 grade criteria and full resources for every lesson. It also includes a personalised learning checklist for students to self assess themselves against the content of the specification, a bluffers guide on how to answer the exam questions and peer/self assessment sheets for the 8, 12 and 16 mark questions. It uses the Hodder 9-1 textbook but could be easily adapted to suit other textbooks/resources. The PowerPoints are wide screen, so do not show correctly in the preview, however will show correctly on any computer/screen when downloaded.

A full set of lesson resources fully addressing the changing economy section of the Edexcel A Level History paper 1F specification (can also be used for teaching AS History). The lessons cover: the impact of boom, bust and recovery, the impact of the Second World War, post-war affluence and growth and the challenges of the 1970s. Also included is a peer marking sheet for 20 mark essay questions. The lessons use the edexcel textbook 'searching for rights and freedoms in the 20th century' and other resources/textbooks but can be easily adapted for use with other resources.

A full 6 week scheme of work for the Vietnam War section of the paper 3 unit The USA, 1954–75: conflict at home and abroad. It includes a full scheme of work with differentiated learning objectives linked to the 9-1 grade criteria and full resources for every lesson. It also includes a personalised learning checklist for students to self assess themselves against the content of the specification, a bluffers guide on how to answer the exam questions and peer/self assessment sheets for the 8, 12 and 16 mark questions. It uses the Hodder 9-1 textbook but could be easily adapted to suit other textbooks/resources. The PowerPoints are wide screen, so do not show correctly in the preview, however will show correctly on any computer/screen when downloaded.

Full lesson resources for the British in India 1829-58 depth study for Edexcel A Level History (paper 3 Britain: losing and gaining an empire). Covers all aspects of the specification and includes peer marking sheets for both knowledge and source questions. Uses the pearson textbook but could be adapted to suit other resources/textbooks.

A teacher created full mock exam for the Civil Rights section of the paper 3 Edexcel 9-1 History GCSE.