A full set of lesson resources fully addressing the changing nature of immigration section of the Edexcel A Level History paper 1F specification (can also be used for teaching AS History). The lessons cover: the nature of and response to immigration in the 1920s, the impact on urban life, the impact of the Second World War, government policy and its consequences, 1941–80. 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 knowledge organiser and 5 corresponding 10 question knowledge tests in easily printable separate worksheets. The organiser and 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.

A knowledge organiser and 5 corresponding 10 question knowledge tests in easily printable separate worksheets. The organiser and tests cover all sections of the edexcel Cold War paper 2 specification. Ideal for use as homework revision, tested in class and then peer/self assessed.

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.

Full revision materials for the Anglo-Saxons and Normans section of the Edexcel History 9-1 GCSE History exam (paper 2). Included is a series of revision lessons (all in one PowerPoint), a revision timeline to complete, a bluffers guide to structure exam questions, a PLC (personalised learning checklist covering the whole specification) and example exam questions to plan.

Full lesson resources, assessment, peer marking sheets, key terms and a PLC (personalised learning checklist) for the the US Congress 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 (and for later lessons include beyond this). Covers all aspects of the US Congress section of the specification. Lessons use the Pearson textbook but could be adapted to suit other resources/textbooks.

Full lesson resources for the birth of British Australia 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.

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.

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. Also now included are online lessons created during lockdown with more up to date examples.

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.

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.

5 lessons fully addressing the content and exam skills of the 20th Century section of the Crime and Punishment paper 1 exam. All lessons have differentiated learning objectives linked to the 9-1 grades. Also included is 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. The lessons use the pearson textbook but could be easily adapted for use with other resources. The PowerPoints are widescreen so do not show correctly on the previews, but once downloaded will show correctly on any computer/screen.

Full lesson resources and an assessment for the learning from past mistakes: Canada and the Durham Report 1837-40 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 set of lessons designed to be taught ‘live’ by the teacher online (Microsoft Teams/Zoom etc.) to fully teach the Feminism non core ideology section of paper 2 A Level Politics. The lessons are fully resourced and do not require student or teacher access to textbooks. The lessons include: Defining Feminism key terms A short history of feminism The beliefs of socialist, liberal, radical and post-modern feminists Key thinkers Exam skills.

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 set of lessons designed to be taught ‘live’ by the teacher online (Microsoft Teams/Zoom etc.) to fully teach the first section of paper 3 (USA) A Level Politics on the US Constitution and Federalism. The lessons accompany the Edexcel/Pearson new specification textbook but could be easily adapted to suit other available textbooks.

Updated for 2022! 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. No textbook is needed for these lessons.

A unit of work for KS3, giving students an overview of the Cold War. Included is a thorough SOW and accompanying resources. The unit builds students to GCSE level knowledge and understanding focusing on importance for international relations (Edexcel GCSE History in particular). The unit uses GCSE grades as learning objectives but is designed for KS3 students as a transitionary or bridging unit between KS3 and KS4. Included is a one A4 page knowledge organiser and knowledge organiser tests. Each lesson assesses the tension rating between the USA and USSR with students filling in a bar chart of rising and falling tension across the Cold War. Lessons include: Capitalism v. communism The end of WW2 The atomic bomb The Berlin Wall The Cuban Missile Crisis Detente The space race Reagan and SDI (star wars) The fall of the Berlin Wall