Concentrating on Edexcel new curriculum on the following topics:
(i) Henry VIII and his ministers
(ii) Medicine in Britain, 1250 - Present
(iii) The British Sector of the Western Front
(iv) Superpower relations and the Cold War
(v) Weimar and Nazi Germany
(vi) British America, 1713-1783: Empire and Revolution
Edexcel Politics:
(i) UK Politics
(ii) Core Ideologies and nationalism
(iii) UK Government
(iv) Global Politics
Concentrating on Edexcel new curriculum on the following topics:
(i) Henry VIII and his ministers
(ii) Medicine in Britain, 1250 - Present
(iii) The British Sector of the Western Front
(iv) Superpower relations and the Cold War
(v) Weimar and Nazi Germany
(vi) British America, 1713-1783: Empire and Revolution
Edexcel Politics:
(i) UK Politics
(ii) Core Ideologies and nationalism
(iii) UK Government
(iv) Global Politics
In-depth examination of the role of liberalism in global politics.
This examines keywords and key terms, key thinkers and key ideas proposed by liberals.
There are also case studies to highlight liberalism in action in global politics.
The lesson package comes with a series of interactive worksheets.
There are also 2 12-mark exam questions and a guide in how to answer these questions.
Please email info@theknowledgehouse.co.uk if you have any questions or comments.
Complete lesson that links to Chapter 1.2 of the Edexcel curriculum on The American West, c1835-c1895, Migration and Early Settlement
There is no textbook necessary for any of these tasks.
This lesson consists of engaging and in-depth student led activities that allows students to investigate the reasons for migration, and the problems associated with both migrating and settling in the West. There are extension tasks for MABLE and a writing frame that shows students how to answer the ‘Explain two consequences’ question.
This lesson looks in depth at:
-push and pull factors that encouraged migration
-the Oregon Trail
-Californian Gold Rush
-the Donner Party
-the Mormon migration
-problems associated with settlement
There is also a guide for an Explain two consequences type exam question with a model answer to guide students.
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Detailed PPT that covers all the main aspects of liberalism.
There are no activities, this is just an informative PPT that covers all the values and forms of liberalism along with the main thinkers associated with these ideologies.
Would suit Edexcel or AQA specifications for Government and Politics.
Second in a series of lessons examining the PM and cabinet in the UK Government.
The Knowledge House make detailed and student-led lessons that aim to reduce the workload of teachers and increase student independence by having worksheets linked to the Edexcel specification.
This lesson examines the powers of the M and cabinet, with a detailed look at the conventions of individual ministerial responsibility and collective ministerial responsibility.
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Complete lesson on Pasteur, Koch and the development of germ theory, linked to Edexcel GCSE (9-1) textbook.
Covers germ theory and changing ideas about the causes of disease and illness in the 18th and 19th centuries.
Essay planning sheet that assesses the significance of germ theory, linking it to prevention's and treatments.
Either new Pearson or Hodder textbook is necessary for some of the activities.
Four extremely detailed lessons that links to Chapter 1 of the new Edexcel GCSE 9-1 specification for Weimar and Nazi Germany.
These lessons are newly planned to meet the exacting standards of the new curriculum.
There are numerous activities which encourage independent learning and allow for exam practice.
Detailed lesson that corresponds to Chapter 1.3 of the Pearson Edexcel GCSE 9-1 textbook. Although this textbook is necessary for some of the tasks, the Hodder book should have the same content, although the page numbers will be different.
There are numerous activities and exam guidance within this lesson.
It is a very long and complex chapter, dealing with numerous pieces of legislation, customs duties and economic impacts that introduces some complex terminology. I would advise spending 3-4 classes on this chapter and going slow. There will be a lot of explaining to do, particularly with regards to the section on customs revenue.
Please email me at markfoley1983@hotmail.com if you have any questions. you can find me at https://www.facebook.com/markfoleyeducation/ where I hope to have a series of GCSE history tutorial videos uploaded over the coming year.
The seventh in a series of lessons linked to the Edexcel IGCSE curriculum for:
A divided union, civil rights in the USA, 1945-74.
All lessons are fully resourced and mapped to match exactly with the contents of the official Edexcel IGCSE textbook and specification.
Each lesson is accompanied by a YouTube video that explains the topic that is the focus of the lesson.
The Knowledge House lessons contain student-friendly requiring students to categorise, assess significance, sort events chronologically, comprehension, solving keyword anagrams, video-related exercises and other engaging tasks that improve students’ knowledge and understanding of second order concepts.
There are extension tasks on each resources, including, but not limited to, Edexcel IGCSE exam questions.
There are no content-heavy PPTs that encourage regurgitation and rote memorisation.
Rather, our focus is on resources created with the learner in mind.
Please email info@theknowledgehouse.co.uk if you have any questions or queries.
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Links to both Edexcel and AQA specification - Component 2: UK Government and Optional Political Ideas
Complete pack that looks at the role of nationalism as a political ideology.
This is a detailed lesson pack that examines:
-history of nationalism
-core values of nationalism
-different strands of nationalism
-tensions within nationalism.
This is planned using both the Hodder and Edexcel textbooks. However, neither textbook is necessary for these tasks.
Engaging, instructive and student-led resources that gives a comprehensive understanding of nationalism.
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Comprehensive and engaging lesson that links to Chapter 8 of the Edexcel specification on Global Politics.
This lesson covers in detail the growth in regionalism following the second world war.
There are lessons on
(i) An introduction to regionalism, where students are introduced to the concept and the key words that will arise;
(ii) Other regional organisations, with detailed case studies on the Arab League, ASEAN, the African Union and NAFTA;
(iii) An indepth examination of the European Union, its history, aims, institutions and impact on sovereignty.
The bundle comprises over 20 worksheets, with an accompanying PPT that instructs students on the order the worksheets are to be completed.
Lessons are carefully planned so each task builds upon the next, giving a thorough understanding by the end of the lesson.
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Lesson 6/16 linking to the new Cambridge specification:
Cambridge International AS and A Level History (9489):
International History: China and Japan 1912-45
Each lesson is carefully planned to meet the exacting standards of the new CIE curriculum.
Changes from (9389) specification are incorporated.
Our resources are fully differentiated and come with engaging, student-led activities with source material, interpretations and exam questions.
Please email info@theknowledgehouse.co.uk if you have any questions, queries or comments.
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Lesson linked to the role opinion polls and the media play inn British politics.
This lesson is specifically planned to link to the content requirements of the new Edexcel A-level politics specification.
There are numerous worksheets to allow students the opportunity to explore the role of the media and opinion polls in UK politics.
There is also an exam question on voting behaviour.
We hope you enjoyed this resource.
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Lesson 2 of 10 in a series of lessons that examine the Crusades, from the rise of Islam to the Third Crusade.
This lesson examines the Byzantine Empire.
Students will examine:
origins of the Byzantine Empire
development of the Byzantine Empire
4-mark inference question
In addition, each video comes with a recommended YouTube video unique to this lesson. The video can be seen on the lesson landing page before purchasing.
This is part of a series of lessons that aims to encompass the new 9-1 GCSE skills into Key Stage 3.
Lessons are colourful and engaging and match the content of the new Exploring History textbook from Pearson, although the textbook is not necessary for any of the tasks.
If you have any questions or queries please email info@theknowledgehouse.co.uk.
Lesson 2/16 linking to the new Cambridge specification:
Cambridge International AS and A Level History (9489)
Each lesson is carefully planned to meet the exacting standards of the new CIE curriculum.
Changes from (9389) specification are incorporated.
Our resources are fully differentiated and come with engaging, student-led activities with source material, interpretations and exam questions.
Please email info@theknowledgehouse.co.uk if you have any questions, queries or comments.
Thank you.
Lesson 4/16 linking to the new Cambridge specification:
Cambridge International AS and A Level History (9489):
International History: China and Japan 1912-45
Each lesson is carefully planned to meet the exacting standards of the new CIE curriculum.
Changes from (9389) specification are incorporated.
Our resources are fully differentiated and come with engaging, student-led activities with source material, interpretations and exam questions.
Please email info@theknowledgehouse.co.uk if you have any questions, queries or comments.
Thank you.
Lesson 5/16 linking to the new Cambridge specification:
Cambridge International AS and A Level History (9489):
International History: China and Japan 1912-45
Each lesson is carefully planned to meet the exacting standards of the new CIE curriculum.
Changes from (9389) specification are incorporated.
Our resources are fully differentiated and come with engaging, student-led activities with source material, interpretations and exam questions.
Please email info@theknowledgehouse.co.uk if you have any questions, queries or comments.
Thank you.
Detailed series of lessons that examines the role of the PM and the executive in the UK Government.
Lessons are planned to meet the exacting criteria of the new Edexcel specification.
There are a series of crib sheets linked to the BBC documentary on the 2010 coalition.
This bundle includes over 15 student-led worksheets and accompanying PPTs to guide students and teachers through those sheets that encourage independent learning and ensures that all students can access the material while including extension tasks to stretch those students who are aiming for an A*.
Please email info@theknowledgehouse.co.uk if you have any questions or queries.
Complete bundle of lessons that links to The Norman Conquest.
Suitable for Key Stage 3 students.
There are 11 lessons with a PPT and over 40 worksheets looking at:
Anglo-Saxons England
The succession crisis
The Battle of Hastings
Norman changes to England.
There is also an end-of-term GCSE-style assessment that links to the examination skills learned during the course of lessons. These exam skills are also linked to the 2016 Edexcel and AQA GCSE (9-1) specification.
Questions include:
Describe two features …
What can you infer …
What is the main difference between interpretations …
Explain one way in which ‘x’ is similar/different to ‘y’ …
Lesson 8 of 12 that links to the English Reformation, beginning with Martin Luther and documenting the changes under the various Tudor monarchs.
This lesson examines the Elizabethan religious settlement.
Students will look in detail at:
The situation upon Elizabeth’s accession
The Act of Uniformity
The Act of Supremacy
There are four exam questions linked to:
Question 3 on Paper 1: ‘Explain one way…’
Question 1 on Paper 1 - Describe two features
Question 4a on Paper 2 - Describe two feature
Question 1 on Paper 3 - Inference questions.
This is part of a series of lessons that aims to encompass the new 9-1 GCSE skills into Key Stage 3.
Lessons are colourful and engaging and match the content of the new Exploring History textbook from Pearson, although the textbook is not necessary for any of the tasks.
If you have any questions or queries please email info@theknowledgehouse.co.uk.