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I have been a teacher for 8 years and am currently working in Dubai as a History teacher and Head of Year. I put a lot of effort into creating my premium resources and will not upload them until I am confident the lesson will be graded at least a good if not outstanding. Please contact me if you have any queries, questions or concerns about my resources. Regards
1920s USA: The Scopes Monkey Trial (1925)
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1920s USA: The Scopes Monkey Trial (1925)

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The purpose of this lesson is to enable students to collaboratively work together in order to explain the significance of the Scopes Monkey Trial of 1925 in the wider context of ‘how intolerant was 1920s US society’. Hook: Students enter room (cartoons / pictures to be placed on tables / walls) students are to use these to write their own title for the lesson, guided by the teacher. Starter: Studenst watch 2 video clips (Simpsons / Morgan Freeman National Geographic) in order to define creationism v evolution theory. Teacher then use PP to outline fundamentalism in the southern states of the USA during the 1920s. There is the a quick 1925 textbook comprehension task to consolidate this. Main: Students to work together in a 6 monkeys style activity (all explained within the PP description) in order to explain the causes and events of the trial, teacher can help facilitate but this is very much a student led lesson. There is then an embedded video to each to help students consolidate their write up / new report. (Teacher’s choice). Plenary: Students are to MIX-PAIR-SHARE the varying different results of the trial then then apply all of their acquired knowledge to the question, ‘How significant was the monkey trial in demonstrating intolerance in US society during the 1920s?’. This can then be written up in another lesson or for homework. All videos are embedded with links provided in the powerpoint. **Please see my shop for other History resources and bundles. ** https://www.tes.com/teaching-resources/shop/morlem
Medicine Through Time: Introduction To Renaissance Medicine. (GCSE)
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Medicine Through Time: Introduction To Renaissance Medicine. (GCSE)

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This is a straight forward lesson which requires pupils to re-cap previous knowledge before introducing the two main innovations in Renaissance medicine. 1. Printing Press 2. Dissection. Before forming an overall judgment of which was more important to the progression of medicine over time. Presentation and lesson plan included. Differentiated lesson outcomes. I have included challenge questions to stretch more able pupils. SMSC, numeracy and literacy links are incorporated. Video links & timers are also included. There is much to play around with here to put your own touch on the lesson. Text books could be used as additional support.
The Rise of Hitler: The Reichstag Fire.
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The Rise of Hitler: The Reichstag Fire.

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Hook starter: As pupils enter the room the presentation will display an autonomously moving spot light to reveal a picture clue of a raging fire to hint about the context of the lesson. Learning Intention and differentiated outcomes (SMSC). The lesson starts by covering the bigger picture. Pupils will watch a short 10 minute video explain what The Reichstag Fire was and the theories surrounding it. Pupils' will then work in teams and study evidence packs to sort the different views regarding who started the fire. Pupils then combine with like minded pupils to explain (using the evidence) their overall opinion. Pupils explain how the different parts of the Enabling Act helped Hitler consolidate his power. Pupil's then consolidate their judgment through answering a structured 8 mark exam style question. If time I then ask my pupils to peer assess with WW / EBI. Instructions and advice on how they lesson is to run can be found in the description of the presentation. All video links are provided.
The French Revolution
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The French Revolution

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Several KS3 lessons about the French Revolution. Declaration of the rights of man. Storming of the Bastille. Robespierre. The Terror.
The Germ Theory - Louis Pasteur & Robert Koch.
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The Germ Theory - Louis Pasteur & Robert Koch.

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Short introduction to life in 19th Century Britain. All lesson outcomes are linked to A01 & A02. Pasteur: Pupils will study Pasteur as a case study watching video clips / information and sources of evidence to judge his importance and the importance of the Germ Theory to the progression of medicine. Koch: Pupils compete in small teams to answer a series of questions to build their knowledge up on Koch and his significance in the progression of Medicine. Pupils then complete a silent coversation with prompts to debate the significance of each individual. To consolidate pupils watch a short video clip and summarise the impact of the Germ Theory in Britain. Pupils should be prepared then to answer an exam style question as Homework. I have included a success critera personalised and smimplified to allow pupils to answer this 16 mark 'how far do you agree question' from the Edxecel GCSE new scheme. You will need the new Edexcel GCSE 'Medicine Through time' book for ths lesson.
Medicine Through Time: Fleming, Florey & Chains Development of Penicillin
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Medicine Through Time: Fleming, Florey & Chains Development of Penicillin

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This lesson has been designed for the GCSE Edexcel New Scheme (1-9) All outcomes are linked with Paper One’s Assessment Objectives 1 & 2. This lesson focuses upon the significance of Fleming, Florey & Chain, allowing pupils to judge who provided the most significant contribution to its discovery. The aim of this lesson is to judge the impact of penicillin upon British medicine overall. This can be consolidated in an exam style question (WAGOL provided). Videos are embedded into the presentation with links provided. You will need to new GCSE Edexcel Medicine Through Time Textbook for part of this lesson.
The American West Edexcel GCSE 1-9: Law & Order.
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The American West Edexcel GCSE 1-9: Law & Order.

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Included in this pack is a bundle of lessons linked with the Edexcel GCSE 'The American West', covering essential topics pupils will need to know to understand the problems of Lawlessness in the American West. All lesson outcomes are linked with Assessment Objectives 1 &2. All tasks and activities have been designed around developing pupil knowledge and understanding of the Lawlessness to then apply this to exam technique . Most videos are embedded ( or links provided) I have included Success criteria's model answers where appropriate to further pupils understanding of Paper 2 Section 1. A fantastic opportunity to develop your own Scheme of work on this topic saving 35% on these lessons combined. You will need the Edexcel American West Textbook for parts of these lessons.
Medicine on the Western Front: WWI The Role of the RAMC & FANY (GCSE 1-9)
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Medicine on the Western Front: WWI The Role of the RAMC & FANY (GCSE 1-9)

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This lesson has been designed for the GCSE Edexcel Medicine Through Time module. All outcomes are linked with Paper One’s Assessment Objectives 1-2-3. The purpose of this lesson is to inform pupils about the ‘Chain on Evacuation’ on the Western Front. Pupils will study the role of the RAMC & FANY within this process from Regimental Aid Posts to the Base Hospital. To further extend pupils understanding I have included a role play card sort activity. The video is embedded (Link provided). Pupils consolidate their learning by applying their knowledge to an exam style question (Success criteria and differentiated help sheets included). You will need the Edexcel Medicine Through Time Textbook for part of this lesson.
The League of Nations: 1920s Failures.
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The League of Nations: 1920s Failures.

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The focus of this lesson is to build upon the Aims & the structure of the LON and fits into the bigger picture of ‘To What Extent Was The League of Nations a Success’? The lesson’s purpose is to introduce the league’s failures in the 1920’s and to judge the most significant through a series of student led and source evaluation (less teacher talk) tasks. **Hook: **students are handed hook sheet as they enter to instantly complete focusing around recalling 5 key facts about the successes of the LON. Teacher introduces the lessons intention. **Starter: ** After watching an introduction video about the League in the 1920s failures (summary video) (embedded into the PP) Students then answer a series of quick fire questions about the views people had of its structure and failures / flaws. Main task 1: Student competition task: Teacher to display the success on the board and students to remember as many as they can to then fill in their map sheet. OR card sort and cut up the failures and students handed one each to become an expert in and complete the relevant section of their map sheet. Students then mix pair share to help each other complete their entire sheet. Main Task 1 (optional): Students could then to arrange their card sort of failures into an arrow of significance and to form a judgment on the most significant failure. Main task 2: Students to apply their acquired knowledge to source evaluation and exam technique through using a ‘layers of inference’ sheet to support weaker learners. Students then answer their exam style question and peer assess (proforma included). Plenary: Students break into small groups who have selected the same ‘most significant failure’ they coach each other and then nominate a representative to go ‘Head-To-Head’ with another student with a differing opinion to argue out their opinion. Teacher decided on the most convincing / articulate reasoning and awards points. **All videos embedded / descriptions and prompts included in the PP description. **
The Origins and Structure of 'The League of Nations'.
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The Origins and Structure of 'The League of Nations'.

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The focus of this lesson is to build upon the Aims of the ‘Big Three’ and fits into the bigger picture of ‘To What Extent Was The League of Nations a Success’? The lesson’s purpose is to introduce the league and its structure / covenant through a series of student led (less teacher talk) tasks. **Hook: **students are handed hook sheet as they enter to instantly complete focusing around summarising a famous quote from Woodrow Wilson. Teacher introduces the lessons intention. **Starter: ** Students flip over their hook sheet and after watching an introduction video about the League’s aims (2 provided and embedded into the PP) Students then answer a series of quick fire questions. Main task 1: Students engage in a quiz-quiz-trade activity to learn some of the key definitions and structure of the League – students then complete the first part of their activity sheet. All instructions provided in the PP description. Main Task 2: this then leads into deepening students understanding of the purpose of the league. Where students are tasked with finding their partner to main a detail of the League with the correct descriptor. (Rewards to students who successful match up). After feedback students then complete the second half of their sheet / create a piece of ‘Smart Graffiti’ to chart the initial weaknesses of the League. Plenary: Students form a judgment on a sticky note on the most significant initial weakness in the League’s structure and leave their opinion on the interactive board which could be used to form part of the hook for next lessons. **All videos embedded / descriptions an prompts included in the PP description. **
The League of Nations: To what extent was the League a success? (1920s/1930s)
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The League of Nations: To what extent was the League a success? (1920s/1930s)

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A bundle of lessons which span from the inception of the League to it’s ultimate failure. Perfect for AQA / OCR / IGCSE All lessons come with differentiated outcomes, all videos and songs are embedded into the P. P. Presentations with a wide ranging selection of student led activities and resources which will appeal to pupils of all abilities. I have really focused on designing tasks around engagement and less ‘teacher talk’. A fantastic opportunity to help you develop your own SOW. SAVE OVER 60% ON THESE RESOURCES COMBINED!
American Boom & Bust: The 1920s Immigrant Experience. (Sacco & Vanzetti).
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American Boom & Bust: The 1920s Immigrant Experience. (Sacco & Vanzetti).

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This was recently graded an 'outstanding' lesson by Ofsted. Hook: Video to be played upon arrival to class. Lesson Intention and differentiated outcomes. (SMSC Outcome included). Kagan activities included (Mix Pair Share - Rally Robin). All videos and songs included within the presentation. This lesson would appeal to auditory, visual and kinaesthetic learners'. Cross Circular with Geography and RE slides provided if required. I have also included a Sacco and Vanzetti Guilty or Not Guilty - Trial Investigation. SMSC Plenary included linked with current 2016 affairs. Learning beyond the classroom opportunity provided after plenary. Peep sheet / Help sheet included for differentiation. This lesson could be used without the need for exercise books. (All images and videos / songs from Google / YouTube). Many Thanks.
WWI Battles at Sea: The Battle of Jutland Cause, Consequence and Significance. (2 Lessons).
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WWI Battles at Sea: The Battle of Jutland Cause, Consequence and Significance. (2 Lessons).

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This pack contains two lessons. Lessons outcomes are: Expected: To study the life of a famous Naval soldier. (SMSC) Challenge: To explain a famous battle at sea, its causes and consequences. Stretch: To use source evidence to support an exam style question. The first lesson consists of a case study regarding Jack Cornwell and his importance to a ‘famous naval battle’. At the age of only 16, he was posthumously awarded the Victoria Cross and was the youngest British to take part in the battle). Pupils will study his story from a cut out card sort activity catagorising information about his life. Pupils then reassemble to card sort into a jigsaw to reveal that he died as a result of the Battle of Jutland. Pupils are then encouraged to complete further research about other British men who fought in the battle (computers will be required of this, otherwise I have set it as a Homework). The second lesson allows pupils to study source evidence (primary and secondary) to help reach the lessons outcomes. Pupils then consolidate the past 2 lessons with an exam style question. Then pupils can use the success criteria to peer assess with WW / EBI to identify areas of improvement regarding their extended writing. The presentation itself is aesthetically pleasing and engaging with lots of colour including moving Giff images. All videos are embedded (links also provided). I highly recommend having an ‘interactive’ station for the second lesson as there is a fantastic website (link included) which allows pupils to listen to first hand accounts of the battle from survivors. The lessons finish with how the Battle is remembered today 100 years on.
The Slave Trade.
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The Slave Trade.

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This bundle includes 5 lessons charting the experience of slaves from West Africa to Plantations. 1. An Introduction to slavery which concentrates upon the causes of the slave trade. 2. The ‘Middle Passage’ Experience. 3. Slave Auctions 4. Life on a Plantation. 5. The end of Slavery (Abolition) 6/. Free Lesson on Goods and Trade Although there are 4 lessons here I have often found that each lesson has the possibility of being 2 dependent upon how thoroughly you wish to teach the topics. All lessons include resources / videos / songs etc to appeal to all types of learners. Save 50% on these lessons combined!
The American West: Introduction to Plains Indians (Edexcel GCSE 1-9)
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The American West: Introduction to Plains Indians (Edexcel GCSE 1-9)

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This lesson has been designed for the GCSE Edexcel American West module. All outcomes are linked with Paper Two's Assessment Objectives 1 & 2. The focus of this lesson is to introduce pupils to: - The Plains Indians. - their way of life. - Structure of society. - Beliefs / Religion. - Attitudes towards war and land. The lesson starts with an introduction to the question types pupils can expect for this section of Paper 2 and an overview of the topics which they will study in the American West. Pupils will compete in a Literacy Relay: Using an information booklet based upon the need to know information regarding Plains Indians (as recommended by the Pearson Edexcel Textbook), pupils will work in teams to answer a series of questions in the fastest time. Pupils will then use their answers to complete their own worksheet consolidating their understanding of the Plains Indians. I have further provided videos (embedded & links provided)and additional slides to deepen pupils knowledge and understanding of the importance of the Buffalo to the Plains Indians and their beliefs about land and nature. (Delivery advice within the description of the presentation).
The Vietnam War: Gulf of Tonkin Incident & the Outbreak of War.
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The Vietnam War: Gulf of Tonkin Incident & the Outbreak of War.

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The purpose of this lesson is to show pupils how the Gulf of Tonkin Incident and then resolution acted as a trigger for the start of the Vietnam War. Pupils will begin by studying a primary document of a telephone conversation between President Johnson and the President's Special Assistant for National Security Affairs regarding the incident. Pupils will consider a series of questions to figure out what has happened. Pupils will then be introduced to the incident through a blow by blow events sheet - pupils will be encouraged to summarie each key event of the incident before identifying and explaining its main features. this is then consolidated though a video (embedded). Pupils will then consider the bigger picture of the other events which led up to the outbreak of war - identifying and explaining them from past lessons before being encouraged to judge the most significant reason. Pupils will then demonstrate their knowledge with an exam style question linked the the Edexcel scheme either in lesson of for homework. All videos are embedded with instructions for activities to be found within the PowerPoint presentation. Please see my story for other Vietnam resources.
History of Terrorism: Chronology, Cause and Consequences of 9/11.
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History of Terrorism: Chronology, Cause and Consequences of 9/11.

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Lesson Plan: Pupils watch a choice of videos to then chronologically arrange a card sort into the events of the day. The main task is literacy relay where pupils will work in teams to answer the questions related to the lessons learning intention. Finally pupils will form a personal judgment regarding: Did the USA deserve all the blame for 9/11? Videos are embedded into the presentation, however I have also provided the links for these as well. I have used this lesson to form part of my history lesson on terrorism through time, however this could also be used for RE / Social Studies / PSHE.
Public Reaction to the Vietnam War.
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Public Reaction to the Vietnam War.

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This is an entire fully resourced scheme of work covering public reaction to the Vietnam War - All linked to the GCSE History course for Vietnam. All lessons come with differentiated outcomes, example answers & mark schemes, most videos and songs are embedded into the P. P. Presentations with a wide ranging selection of activities and resources which will appeal to pupils of all abilities. A fantastic opportunity to help you develop your own scheme of work on this course. You may need the conflict and home and abroad textbook to support parts of some lessons. Most however do not require a textbook. **Free wall display included! ** https://www.tes.com/teaching-resources/shop/morlem
Opposition and Reactions to the Vietnam War.
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Opposition and Reactions to the Vietnam War.

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Opposition and Reactions to the Vietnam War. (Pearson Edexcel GCSE) The purpose of this lesson is to educate students on the reasons for opposition to the Vietnam War. the lesson focuses upon Measuring public opinion, the students movement and the draft to then apply this knowledge to a utility question. Students will work record all acquired knowledge on a fully resources knowledge builder work sheet. Although not necessarily required any school textbook could be used to support student learning and progress. All sources of evidence are included along with videos which are embedded and links provided.
How and Why did Hitler achieve Anschluss in 1938?
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How and Why did Hitler achieve Anschluss in 1938?

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The focus of this lesson is to build upon the delicate balance of world powers in the 1930’s with Hitlers Anschluss of Austria in 1938 and fits into the bigger picture of ‘Why had international peace collapsed by 1939’? **Hook: **students are handed hook sheet as they enter to instantly complete focusing around recalling 5 key facts about Hitler’s foreign policy. **Starter: ** students watch a video (optional but embedded) are challenged to suggest why they may be surprised by the message of the interview video. Teacher then links into and introduces the lessons intention. Main task 1: Students are provided with a key information sheet breaking the stages of Anschluss down – students to highlight 3 key features of each stage. Students are then challenged to write a series of questions based on the information to quiz each other about the stages of Anschluss. Students then to meet back at their table and complete their table sheet in more detail. Show consolidation video (embedded). Students then to explain why Hitler was able to achieve Anschluss in 1938. Structure strips and success criteria (MARK Scheme) for differentiation. Plenary: Students to apply their acquired knowledge to an exam style question – structure strips are provided for differentiation and a mark scheme to allow students to peer / self assess their answer afterwards as a plenary. (Home work included for source evaluation).