A lesson focused on the events surrounding the assassination of Archduke Franz-Ferdinand at Sarajevo in 1914, to help students understand the causes of the First World War. An imaginative and engaging lesson, designed to provide a creative and enjoyable investigation. The suggested activities are all differentiated to encourage access for all abilities. It is assumed that the longer-term causes of the war have been covered already. Relevant video, worksheet, and PowerPoint and lyrics are all provided (the plenary involves the teacher performing a rap song!)

A GCSE revision lesson and song about the problems of Tsarist Russia of Nicholas II. Specifically events surrounding the 1905 Revolution are set to the tune of Nirvana’s ‘Smells Like Teen Spirit’. Lyrics and lesson plan ideas have been provided. The lesson plan has several activities and ideas that are differentiated and adaptable to suit all abilities. Group work is encouraged. A timeline that allows for the consolidation of students’ understanding of the key events of the causes, events and consequences of the 1905 Revolution is also supplied. This lesson has been tested on GCSE students and received very well by students and staff alike.

A GCSE revision lesson and song about the origins of the Cold War, set to the tune of Don McLean’s ‘American Pie’. Lyrics and lesson plan ideas have been provided. The lesson plan has several activities and ideas that are differentiated and adaptable to suit all abilities. Group work is encouraged. A worksheet that lists the key events at the start of the Cold War is also supplied. This lesson has been tested on GCSE students and received very well by students and staff alike.

A GCSE revision lesson with activities designed as an introduction to Lenin. The lyrics are set to the tune of Pulp’s ‘Common People’. Lyrics and lesson plan ideas have been provided. The lesson plan has several activities and ideas that are differentiated and adaptable to suit all abilities. Group work is encouraged. This lesson has been tested on GCSE students and received very well by students and staff alike.

A GCSE revision lesson and song about the problems of Tsarist Russia of Nicholas II, set to the tune of Oasis’s ‘Don’t Look Back in Anger’. Lyrics and lesson plan ideas have been provided. The lesson plan has several activities and ideas that are differentiated and adaptable to suit all abilities. Group work is encouraged. A worksheet that allows for the consolidation of students’ understanding of the problems in Russia at the start of the 20th Century is also supplied. This lesson has been tested on GCSE students and received very well by students and staff alike.

A GCSE revision song about the Cuban Missile Crisis, set to the tune of Queen’s ‘Bohemian Rhapsody’. Lyrics and lesson plan ideas have been provided. The lesson plan has several activities and ideas that are differentiated and adaptable to suit all abilities. Group work is encouraged. A worksheet that lists the key events of the Cuban Missile Crisis is also supplied. This lesson has been tested on GCSE students and received very well by students and staff alike.

A GCSE revision lesson and song about the stability of Tsarist Russia between 1905-1914, set to the tune of the Bee Gees’ ‘Stayin Alive’. Lyrics and lesson plan ideas have been provided. The lesson plan has several activities and ideas that are differentiated and adaptable to suit all abilities. Group work is encouraged. Youtube video revision suggestions are made alongside a variety of supporting tasks. This lesson has been tested on GCSE students and received very well by students and staff alike.

A GCSE revision lesson and song about the role of Peter Stolypin in the post 1905 revolution reforms, set to the tune of La Roux’s ‘Bulletproof’. Lyrics and lesson plan ideas have been provided. The lesson plan has several activities and ideas that are differentiated and adaptable to suit all abilities. Group work is encouraged. This lesson has been tested on GCSE students and received very well by students and staff alike.