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The Nerdy History Teacher

A selection of resources for History Teaching, for KS3 and GCSE (AQA and Edexcel). Subject specialist in Medicine and Scientific History.

A selection of resources for History Teaching, for KS3 and GCSE (AQA and Edexcel). Subject specialist in Medicine and Scientific History.
WWI End of Topic Knowledge Audit
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WWI End of Topic Knowledge Audit

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For AQA GCSE WWI (Conflict and tension 1894-1918) A knowledge audit to help students identify strengths and weaknesses in their knowledge. Could be used for end of topic, or more regularly to track progress.
Why USA enter WWI - Colour Code Activity
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Why USA enter WWI - Colour Code Activity

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A colour code activity to match key information with the 3 main reasons why USA join WWI (Unrestricted Submarine Warfare, the sinking of the Lusitania and the Zimmermann Telegram). Has a challenge task at the bottom for more able learners. Aimed at AQA GCSE Conflict and Tension: 1894-1918. There are two activities per sheet, or the text could be copied and adapted to be set as online work on a vle/sharepoint platform.
How far did medicine improve in the 1900s Information Sheet
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How far did medicine improve in the 1900s Information Sheet

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An information sheet about how far medicine improved in the 1900s. Suitable for all Medicine GCSE syllabuses (although written for Edexcel). In includes details on : the development of vaccinations in the 1900s (national vaccination programs, compulsory vaccinations, the polio vaccine and and childhood vaccines given today) government legislation, such as clean air acts and legislation on water developments and problems with modern treatment improved access to care and a brief overview of the role of the NHS When printed, this sheet covers two sides. However, it is also suitable for digital upload onto an online learning platform and set as e-learning.
1800s Medical Rememdies Info & Question sheet
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1800s Medical Rememdies Info & Question sheet

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An information and question sheet about 1800s everyday remedies which were used to treat common ailments. The sheet includes details on what kind of remedies were used and specific examples which can be used in exam questions, reasons why they were so popular and the problems with these remedies. It also includes a primary source for students to examine. There are review questions for students to complete which focus on encouraging students to explain their answers in as much detail as possible. Starting sentences are given to help students start each answer, but these could be deleted for more able students. A perfect resource for distance or e-learning, classwork or home learning.
Theory of the Four Humours: Gap Fill Activity
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Theory of the Four Humours: Gap Fill Activity

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A gap fill (/missing words/fill in the blanks) activity focused on the Theory of the Four Humours by Hippocrates. This activity covers what the four humours were, who developed them and when. It also gives examples of imbalances, and how the humours were linked to astrology, personality traits and seasons. This activity is suitable for all Medicine through Time syllabuses. There are two activities per sheet, or the text could be copied and adapted to be set as online work on a vle/sharepoint platform.
Weapons of WWI: Gap Fill Activity
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Weapons of WWI: Gap Fill Activity

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A gap fill activity which covers planes, tanks, artillery, gas and machine guns. For each weapon, it covers how each developed over the war, strengths and weaknesses of each weapon and an example of where they were used. Aimed at AQA GCSE Conflict and tension: 1894-1918
The Development of Penicillin ( 1938 onwards): Information sheet
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The Development of Penicillin ( 1938 onwards): Information sheet

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This information sheet is about the development of Alexander Fleming’s discovery of penicillin by Florey and Chain from 1938 onwards. The test gives details on the research of Florey and Chain, their experiments in 1940 (on mice) and 1941 (on a human) and how it began to be mass produced. This information could be printed or copied and adapted to be posted on an e-learning platform for students to use for self-study or revision.
The Liberal Reforms Information and Activity sheet
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The Liberal Reforms Information and Activity sheet

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This is a two activity resource. The first activity is about the causes of the Liberal Reforms. Students read the text provided and highlight/underline 5 reasons why there was a greater demand for health care. The second activity is about the improvements provided by the Liberal Reforms. 9 reforms are described on the sheet and students have to rank them in order of most to least impact. [if printing, this activity could be cut out and completed as a diamond 9 activity] This sheet is suitable for all Medicine GCSE syllabuses.
Humanism Gap Fill Activity
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Humanism Gap Fill Activity

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A gap fill (/missing blanks/fill in the gap) activity covering Humanism and Renaissance medicine. The activity covers what humanism was, how it was different to medieval beliefs, and the effect it had on beliefs such as religion, Galen and Hippocrates. This activity is suitable for the Edexcel Medicine through Time syllabus. There are two activities per sheet, or the text could be copied and adapted to be set as online work on a vle/sharepoint platform.
Fleming's Discovery (Penicillin) Gap Fill
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Fleming's Discovery (Penicillin) Gap Fill

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A gap fill (/missing word/fill in the blanks activity) covering Fleming’s Discovery of penicillin. It covers Fleming’s background before the discovery, the events of 1928 and why Fleming did not further pursue penicillin. This resource is suitable for all Medicine Through Time syllabuses.
Battle of the Somme Gap Fill
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Battle of the Somme Gap Fill

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A gap fill exercise which covers the causes and events of the Battle of the Somme. Formatted 3 to a sheet to reduce photocopying. Aimed at AQA GCSE Conflict and Tension: 1894-1918
Russia Leave WWI: Gap Fill Activity
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Russia Leave WWI: Gap Fill Activity

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A gap fill exercise which covers the problems the Russian Army faced in WWI, why they leave WWI and the Treaty of Brest-Litovsk. There are two activities per sheet, or the text could be copied and adapted to be set as online work on a vle/sharepoint platform. Aimed at AQA GCSE Conflict and Tension: 1894-1918
Louis Pasteur Germ Theory Gap Fill
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Louis Pasteur Germ Theory Gap Fill

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A gap fill (/missing words/fill in the blanks) activity focused on Louis Pasteur and his discovery of Germ Theory. This activity covers why Pasteur was researching the cause of decay, his methods and the discovery. This activity is suitable for all Medicine through Time syllabuses. There are two activities per sheet, or the text could be copied and adapted to be set as online work on a vle/sharepoint platform.
Smallpox Gap Fill Activity
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Smallpox Gap Fill Activity

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A gap fill (/missing word/fill in the blanks) activity sheet on Smallpox. This activity covers what smallpox is (with pictures), why it was a threat from 1700 onwards, how people tried to prevent and cure the disease and what inoculation was and the problems with inoculation. This activity is suitable for all Medicine through Time syllabuses. This is a sheet-based task, however the text could be copied and adapted to be set as online work on a vle/sharepoint platform.
Renaissance Communications: info & activity
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Renaissance Communications: info & activity

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A task sheet about the improvements in communications in the Renaissance era and their impact on medicine. This sheet contains information on the developments of the Renaissance, a review activity for the students to complete (by matching sentence halves) and a 12-mark exam style question to complete. This activity is perfect for distance or e-learning, class work or setting for home learning.
Revision Activity: Factors affecting medicine in the 1800s
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Revision Activity: Factors affecting medicine in the 1800s

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A revision/review activity for the all GCSE Medicine specifications. There are two tasks in this activity sheet, focusing on the role of factors in the development of medicine in the 1800s. First activity: students are asked to use all their knowledge so far to find examples of the different factors (war, teamwork, chance, seeking improvement/ambition, religion, individuals, science and technology, government, communications) at play in the 1800s and how they have improved medicine. Second activity: students are then to reflect on what they have revised and rank the 9 factors in a Diamond 9 in order of importance for medical development. A perfect activity for distance learning, revision, classwork or home learning.
Build a Model of a Trench - Task Sheet
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Build a Model of a Trench - Task Sheet

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A fun activity where students build a model of a trench system based on what they can see in the pictures. Normally done with playdoh (for modelling) and small post-its (for labels), but has been done with craft materials (paper, card, some colours etc…). At home, it could be made using flour and salt dough, cushions & blankets… Suitable for KS2, KS3 and GCSE students studying WWI.
NHS Information Sheet (1948-1960s)
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NHS Information Sheet (1948-1960s)

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An information sheet about the founding and development of the NHS from 1948 until the 1960s. The sheet includes: introduction and aims of the NHS services offered how the NHS was different to the National Insurance Act of 1911 impact of the NHS changes implemented in the 1960s This is a printable resource (covers one side of a4), but it could be copied and adapted to be uploaded , or set as part of e-learning. It is suitable for all Medicine GCSE syllabuses.
Revision Sheet (AQA GCSE WWI Part 3: The End of the War)
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Revision Sheet (AQA GCSE WWI Part 3: The End of the War)

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A double sided revision sheet for students to fill in with own knowledge. Can be used in class or set for home learning. Topics covered are US Entry, Russian Withdrawal, German Spring Offensive, Allied Advance. On the reverse there is a gap fill exercise on the end of the war (impact of blockades, abdication of Kaiser, signing of the Armistice) and a Q9 question for students to complete.