A thinking quilt and who is who match up quiz for the Anglo-Saxons/ Normans GCSE. Edited to include topic check list for the unit

Alevel Russian History OCR -can be used for any spec/ GCSE if simplified Very comprehensive double 2 hour lesson plus homework on the Impact of WWI on Russia - Economics, Society and Politics and the Causes of the February Revolution Includes a very detailed powerpoint including retrieval tasks for previous work studied, including debates, e.g. how stable was Russia on eve of war? Was the February revolution from above or below? Looks at all political, economic and social effects of WWI follows my previous lesson on How stable was Russia in 1914. Card sort of factors, Ripple diagram for pupils to fill in with causes for different groups in society e.g. national minorities and peasants vs army and industrial workers. Also includes an example 20 mark essay examining the significance of WWI vs Nicholas II’s actions even before WWI.

Tired of mixing up revolutions? This resource is designed to support ALevel/ GCSE students in differentiating between the 3 revolutions in Russia. It is a colour code match up of information for the 1905, Feb 1917 and Oct 1917 revolutions. Includes: Long term causes, short term causes/ sparks, aims, leadership and support, events, impact on government etc. Also includes answers.

Edexcel ALevel Core Values of Socialism for Politics This lesson examines the core values underpinning Socialism as an ideology with some links to key thinkers and examples. Lesson 2 of my Socialism unit for Alevel. This lesson includes a range of resources including video clips to demonstrate the key ideas. This lessons should take 2-4 hours depending if you get students to do the Core Values independently and then go over it all to explain it after wards. I use both the Heywood and Pearson book for doing Core Values to give students for reading but if you have neither- a detailed summary of all ideas is contained on these slides.

Edexcel GCSE Weimar and Nazi Germany (can be used for ANY exam board and adapted up/ down for KS3/ KS5) Lesson examines the Munich Putsch in Germany and how Hitler tried to seize power plus analysis and evaluation of the impact and why it could be argued to be a success or a failure for the Nazis. Includes a true or false retrieval starter, retrieval task on how Hitler became the leader of the DAP and made it the NSDAP. Video task / questions on the events of the Munich Putsch. Reminder of the 25 point programmed and why it appealed to many in Germany Analysis of CAUSES of Munich Putsch Description of events and why it failed Homework analysis and evaluation task about whether it hurt or helped the Nazi Party.

OCR Alevel but can be used for other specifications Rebellion and Disorder under the Tudors 1485-1603 Thematic History- Tudor Rebellions Irish History - The 9 Years War -the Tyrone Rebellion This lesson examines the Nature of the Tyrone Rebellion for ALevel History OCR Tudor Rebellions Includes retrieval tasks - blockbuster as well as information needed to complete the tasks and analyse the rebellion in more detail.

This is my third knowledge organiser for Edexcel Gov and Pol- this one is for topic 3 Elections and Referendums. I sell these as individual files or as a bundle of 3 which is cheaper. They took me a very long time otherwise I would give away for free!

This is a KS3 lesson for Y7/8 and has quite a high challenge/ stretch and challenge for more able pupils. It follows on from my lesson on Henry VII and his problems and solutions and is best used with the attached glossary of key terms. It also addresses many of the misconceptions about Henry as a fat tyrannical ruler that we know he became later in his reign and looks at the optimism of a young Renaissance Prince- handsome and youthful in stark contrast to his father,

OCR History Rebellion and Disorder against the Tudors 1485-1603 epic quiz I made for revision. Several rounds for revision of key terms, key facts and key individuals. Answers included

OCR ALevel Russia 1894-1941 but can be adapted/ used for other specs. Set of lessons on all Stalin’s economic policies - very detailed for ALevel or could be simplified for GCSE. Aims Collectivisation- implementation and successes and failures Industrialisation- 5 year plans implementation and successes and failures

This introductory lesson looks at the context of WWI and the new advances in weaponry as well as the key Battles of WWI. Very developed and detailed resources for students including video clips of documentaries about battles and key features such as the blood bank at Cambrai, the underground hospital at Arras etc. Examines the nature of Trench warfare and Attritional warfare as well as tactics such as Creeping Barrage to minimise injuries in the battles.

This introduction lesson is for teaching of OCR Thematic ALevel course Rebellion and Disorder under the Tudors. It contains everything you need to get started teaching this brilliant ALevel course. I have replanned this lesson 3 times and now I’m happy with it. Lesson examines- the nature of thematic learning- the content and an introduction to rebellion with parallels to 2022/ 2023 context. Card sort activity/ colour code to look for patterns over time in causation of rebellions Activity which recaps and consolidates knowledge from wars of the roses- if you have not studied WOR as Unit 1- you can use the basic info from the slide and adapt it. Also includes comprehensive course guide with reading lists, model answers, key vocabulary, key individuals of rebels and supporters of the crown, timeline, course overview and essay technique tips and past paper questions and example pink sheet.

These quizzes are for Edexcel but they will also work for AQA for the most part (minor tweaks only). They are thematic- 20 questions per theme with a separate 20 questions on the case studies. (Care and Treatment is huge so this has 22) The questions/ answers are also all in chronological order to help support the building of a narrative of change over time. They are based on the WASIIC factors we use to explain reasons for change/ continuity (War, Attitudes, Science and TEch, Institutions, Individuals and Chance). Box for self evaluation at the bottom. We use these to check how well students are revising- we set them themes to revise each week then quiz them in class in test conditions. They can be peer marked to save time and you still get the results to put in your mark book if you need.

Edexcel GCSE lesson for Weimar and Nazi Germany- can be adapted for AQA or iGCSE Could also be used for ALevel as a base to build up. Lesson examining the impact of the Enabling Act and the Night of the Long Knives and how Hitler consolidated and strengthened his position to make himself a dictator The lesson begins with a consolidation/ recap of Hitler becoming Chancellor and the Reichstag Fire decree/ impact. Then it looks at how Hitler used the Enabling Act to attack trade unions and political parties before his purge of political enemies and the SA. Also includes a practice of a “how useful source” Question (although with just one source to save time- includes a model answer highlighting task for a cartoon source. Looks at how and why the Night of the Long Knives happened in 1934 and the Death of Hindenburg which enabled Hitler to name himself Fuhrer Very detailed, complete lesson- no additional resources are needed. Also includes a bonus video sheet for the Rise of the Nazis Episode 3 (BBC) but obviously I cannot include the video for copyright- however if you don’t have access it doesn’t matter- you can use a documentary on youtube or just use the slides.

Edexcel ALevel Politics Lesson to compare Congress and Parliament (actually about 2 hours work plus hwk). Does not require textbooks or any additional resources but secure knowledge is important however if you have used my lessons preceding this one, you will have all the knowledge you need! Includes all of the info- but knowledge/ understanding will be important in case of student questions. Includes discussion task, comparative highlighting tasks and analysis tasks,

Edexcel ALevel Politics spec but can be used for AQA as very similar. Lesson examining and analysing compartive Politics looking at various aspects of USA President and UK Prime Ministers including: -Role and Powers -Cabinets -Accountability to Legislatures/ Checks and balances -Styles of Government -RElationships between branches Also includes updated examples as of January 2024 including James Cleverly controversies and attempts to impeach Biden in US House due to increasing partisanship Includes little video clips to demonstrate examples or show comparisons and a full breakdown of the comparative theories for this topic. Includes a colour code to help students get used to understanding the different theories and how to apply them. Very detailed and no need for any additional resources although can be set as independent work with textbook but all info is contained within resources so no need to own the Bennett book- if you don’t have it ignore page references in the teacher notes. This lesson has a lot of resources, more than enough for 2 hours of lessons (probably 3 hours if you include video tasks) plus homework and there is a 12 mark exam question for Edexcel included.

Edexcel ALevel Politics Component 3 USA Politics Comparative Topic 4 Supreme Court and Civil Rights This is my Introduction lesson to the Court and key terms e.g. Stare Decisis, Loose/ Strict Constructivism and Originalism. Includes a key profile of the current court for a research homework and how they ruled on key cases e.g. Dobbs v Jackson Women’s Board of Health and New York state rifle assoc. v Bruen which cover key aspects of the divisive issues in the USA today e.g. abortion rights, gun control, voting rights, immigration and campaign finance. All the SCOTUS cases I cover are useful case studies for other topics due to the synoptic nature of the ALevel course, this helps students to join the dots. I have also made a key words/ case studies sheet for student files which can be found here: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/usa-politics-check-lists-and-case-studies-all-topics-12857384 These case studies cover every topic but there is a whole page devoted to the most important SCOTUS cases and rulings by the court. Note: PNG files are for illustrative purposes only, files include word documents and powerpoints which are fully editable.

Edexcel GCSE History 9-1 Weimar and Nazi Germany This lesson looks at the Lean Years following the Munich Putsch and the way in which the Nazis reorganised including the development of new branches of the party e.g. women and young people and the development of the SS as a foil to the SA. Also includes the Bamberg Conference and the battle between Socialist and Nationalist factions within the party. Includes retrieval tasks on 25 point programme and the impact of the Munich Putsch

Updated as of May 2024 Topic 1 Democracy Case Studies for key debates: Representative vs Direct Democracy, How far is there a participation crisis? Should there be further attempts to expand franchise? How far is UK Elitist/ Pluralist? Prisoner Voting Rights Debate, How well have rights been protected? Topic 2 Political Parties Case Studies for key debates: How far do political parties support democracy in UK? Should political parties be state funded? How far has the Conservative Party identified with One Nation Principles? How far has Labour remained true to traditional principles? How significant are minor/ small parties in UK? Hope they are useful! There is also a template to set students hwk examples. Ignore the PNG files they are for illustration only- files included are powerpoints and word documents- fully editable.

ALevel Tudor Rebellions Course- Revision Resource: These retrieval grids cover all the rebellions against the Tudors in England. Grid 1: Henry VII between 1485-1499 Grid 2: Henry VIII and Edward VI rebellions 1509-1553 Grid 3: Mary I and Elizabeth I rebellions in England 1553-1601 Note: I have not included the Irish rebellions grid as I’ve not had chance to make this yet. These are two word documents- due to small size of text to fit on one side -will ideally be printed A3. 2nd Word document is the answers highlighted in case you are unfamiliar with the course. Has detailed but succinct breakdown of the main themes: -Aims and causes -Support and leadership and size -Affected regions -Government response -Reasons for success/ failure -Impact Please note: PNG files are for illustration only- file includes fully editable word documents.