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GCSE History for Edexcel
The Mystery of The Magic Bag
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The Mystery of The Magic Bag

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I use this lesson as an introduction to history with all KS3 classes. Students are invited to pull objects from a bag and analyse the evidence before writing up their findings. This would also work well as a tutor time activity.
Kings and Queens of Britain Classroom Display
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Kings and Queens of Britain Classroom Display

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Kings and Queens of Britain 1066 - present day (44 A4 posters). Ideal for a classroom display. I have these laminated and have created a timeline around my classroom. Each poster contains a blurb and some literacy support so students can learn some new words. Ideal for new teachers who are looking to jazz up their classrooms!
World War Two Turning Points: Lesson 10 'Why was Nazi Germany defeated in 1945?'
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World War Two Turning Points: Lesson 10 'Why was Nazi Germany defeated in 1945?'

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Students have been asked for their advice on a documentary about why Hitler lost WW2. They are introduce to some key factors which they rank by using a radar graph. They then have to decide how much time should be allocated to each factor in the documentary based on their findings. As always there are clear step by step instructions and differentiated resources.
Lesson 1 Crime and Punishment Edexcel 9-1 GCSE
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Lesson 1 Crime and Punishment Edexcel 9-1 GCSE

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The second lesson for the new edexcel 9-1 Crime and Punishment spec. Easy to follow lesson, which is fully resourced with 8 worksheets/ assessment and activities. The lesson looks at crime, the eight factors and an example question with the skills and knowledge needed to complete the question. A whole course overview, question types and self assessment for the introduction is included, Terms of Use: Purchase of this item entitles the purchaser the right to reproduce the pages for personal and classroom use only. Duplication for other classes, an entire school or for commercial use is strictly prohibited without written permission from the author. Minor editing is allowed but only for personal use. The document remains under copyright even when edited. Pasting this item in whole or part on the Internet in any form is strictly prohibited and a violation of the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA). Copyright 2017.
Edexcel GCSE Whitechapel: Crime, policing and the inner city; teaching and student revision guide
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Edexcel GCSE Whitechapel: Crime, policing and the inner city; teaching and student revision guide

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A concise 6 page A4 revision and teaching guide for the crime, punishment and law enforcement historic environment unit (Whitechapel), Area of Study 5. This comes with key vocabulary, an overview of the period, info on law enforcement, quick fire revision tasks, a student assessment grid and exam question example and advice. I’ll be doing one of these for each of the units, so keep your eyes on my page.
Edexcel GCSE Weimar & Nazi Germany: L32 How was propaganda and censorship used in Nazi Germany?
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Edexcel GCSE Weimar & Nazi Germany: L32 How was propaganda and censorship used in Nazi Germany?

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Students look at a range of propaganda methods used in Nazi Germany. The first task analyses the various methods used by the Nazis. Students asses each method and thatch a heading/ title to this. There are also source based exam style questions, advice and support as well as a propaganda poster task which helps students to understand the methods used by Goebbels and what their intention was. As always a step by step guide, differentiated resources and exam support for your students.
Edexcel GCSE (9-1) Early Elizabethan England, 1558-1588: L1 What was England like in 1558?
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Edexcel GCSE (9-1) Early Elizabethan England, 1558-1588: L1 What was England like in 1558?

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The second lesson for Unit 1.1 (The situation on Elizabeth’s accession). This lesson looks at what was England like when Elizabeth came to the throne in 1558. Students organise features of England into given categories before completing analysis of the country and using the knowledge to complete a describe tow features of question. They finish by producing a comparison between England in 1558 and today.
Edexcel GCSE 9-1 Superpower relations & the Cold War Unit 1, Paper 2, Question 1 exam preparation
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Edexcel GCSE 9-1 Superpower relations & the Cold War Unit 1, Paper 2, Question 1 exam preparation

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This 16 page booklet includes 6 Question 1 example exam style questions. Each question links to a worksheet with activities and a card sort. There are a range of support materials for your students, such as a student friendly mark scheme, structure strips, hints and tips for approaching the consequence question as well as revision activities. These are great for revision lessons, homework tasks, assessments or the booklets can be used over a series of lessons ( probably 3 lessons worth of material and activities). These resources take many hours to create, so please leave a review. Thank you. Terms of Use: Purchase of this item entitles the purchaser the right to reproduce the pages for personal and classroom use only. Duplication for other classes, an entire school or for commercial use is strictly prohibited without written permission from the author. Minor editing is allowed but only for personal use. The document remains under copyright even when edited. Pasting this item in whole or part on the Internet in any form is strictly prohibited and a violation of the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA). Copyright 2017.
Edexcel GCSE Superpower relations and the Cold War - Unit 1& 2 Narrative Question Exam Preparation
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Edexcel GCSE Superpower relations and the Cold War - Unit 1& 2 Narrative Question Exam Preparation

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The Narrative question exam preparation lesson. This product includes all of the material required to teach the two narrative exam style questions. Students read about two key events (the Hungarian Uprising and the Berlin crisis, 1958-61), complete a card sort activity, sequence key events before writing up their responses to the questions. A student-friendly mark scheme is included as well as structure tips for this question type. There is also literacy support and exam tips for how to approach this type of question. In the examination students should aim to spend 10 minutes writing up this question, so this could be a timed activity. It's important that the students start to get into the habit of arranging and sequencing the events and using the linking language. Terms of Use: Purchase of this item entitles the purchaser the right to reproduce the pages for personal and classroom use only. Duplication for other classes, an entire school or for commercial use is strictly prohibited without written permission from the author. Minor editing is allowed but only for personal use. The document remains under copyright even when edited. Pasting this item in whole or part on the Internet in any form is strictly prohibited and a violation of the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA). Copyright 2017
The Cold War Bundle
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The Cold War Bundle

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A sequence of 9 fully resourced lessons on the Cold War. This unit of work is designed for KS3. Each lesson includes a power point presentation with step by step instructions and activities, worksheets and activities designed to develop examination skills.
Nazi Germany: Lesson 11 How did Hitler become a dictator?
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Nazi Germany: Lesson 11 How did Hitler become a dictator?

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Nazi Germany Lesson 11. How did Hitler become a dictator? A lesson focused on the events of 1933-1934 which led to Hitler gaining control over Germany. Students analyse the key events (Reichstag Fire, Enabling Laws, Night of Long Knives, Hindenburg’s death, Oath of Loyalty) give examples and explanations of how each led to Hitler’s control and they must give each event various scores in order to create Top Trmup cards. As always there are clear step by step instructions and high-quality differentiated resources.
GCSE The American West, c1835 -c1895 Revision & Quiz Book
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GCSE The American West, c1835 -c1895 Revision & Quiz Book

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A 12 page revision and quiz book for the GCSE The American West, c1835-c1895 course. This GCSE revison guide includes activities to develop the in depth knowledge needed to succeed at GCSE level, for instance there are quick fire quiz questions for each unit, key event anagrams, consequence activities etc. A teacher answer booklet is included. These can be used for homework activities, unit tests or taught along side lessons.
What was the transatlantic slave trade?
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What was the transatlantic slave trade?

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Students learn about the transatlantic slave trade by creating an annotated map, fact file and a range of student-led activities. As always there are clear step by step instructions and differentiated resources and activities.
Nazi Germany and the Rise of a Dictatorship: Lesson 4 Who was Adolf Hitler?
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Nazi Germany and the Rise of a Dictatorship: Lesson 4 Who was Adolf Hitler?

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A lesson on Hitler's early life (1889-1924). Students extract information to create a time line and a story board to help explain how/ why he developed his views and the main task requires class to create an annotated front cover for a book which looks at his early life. As always there are clear step by step instructions and high-quality differentiated resources.
The Cold War:  L2 Who was to blame for the Cold War?
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The Cold War: L2 Who was to blame for the Cold War?

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A one hour lesson. Students reach a judgement based on a card sort and diamond 9 activity before writing up a response in a post card activity. There are a range of differentiated activities and tasks and worksheets. As always there are clear step by step instructions and high-quality differentiated resources with literacy support.
Edexcel GCSE 9-1 Crime & Punishment:  L16 How did definitions of crime change c.1700 – c.1900?
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Edexcel GCSE 9-1 Crime & Punishment: L16 How did definitions of crime change c.1700 – c.1900?

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A lesson on the growth of highway robbery, poaching and smuggling and then the eventual decline of these crimes. Students work through a range of activities such as card sorts, prioritising information before they complete a matrix exercise and respond to a 12 mark exam question using the lesson’s knowledge and skills to explain how crimes increased and subsequently decreased in the period 1700-1900. A key term grid with all the key vocabulary for the period 1700-1900 is included.
Edexcel GCSE (9-1) Crime and Punishment:  Lesson 1 What was life like in Whitechapel in 1870-1900?
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Edexcel GCSE (9-1) Crime and Punishment: Lesson 1 What was life like in Whitechapel in 1870-1900?

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Lesson one for the Edexcel Crime and Punishment Historic Environment unit. The lesson looks at the nature and impact of poor housing conditions and the attempts to improve housing and provision for the poor. Students research this through a range of sources. After extracting evidence they need to determine its influence on crime and decide upon the worst aspects of life in Whitechapel. An eight page work booklet which includes key word lists for the unit, source based activities, exam questions and engaging activities. Terms of Use: Purchase of this item entitles the purchaser the right to reproduce the pages for personal and classroom use only. Duplication for other classes, an entire school or for commercial use is strictly prohibited without written permission from the author. Minor editing is allowed but only for personal use. The document remains under copyright even when edited. Pasting this item in whole or part on the Internet in any form is strictly prohibited and a violation of the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA). Copyright 2017.
The Norman Conquest:  Lesson 10 How did the Norman Conquest change Britain?
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The Norman Conquest: Lesson 10 How did the Norman Conquest change Britain?

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The final lesson in our Norman Conquest unit of work. Students begin by recapping the changes/ events that took place after the Battle of Hastings e.g. construction of castles. They are then introduced to Aldred who, fearing Norman rule, fled Britain, but only to return some 20 years later. Students examine the changes that took place in this time and decide which changes were most significant before writing a letter to Alrded explaining what has happened since his departure and what to expect upon his return.