how fragile the Soviet hold on really was” 22nd September How did Harold die? Students are to analyse fully 2 written and 2 pictorial sources about the death of Harold Godwinson. What was the cost to women? Based on the work completed in the previous lessons students are to consider whether or not working conditions should be reformed. How successful was the League of Nations in the 1920s? Students are to reach an overall conclusion to this question using the guidance information provided. Students are to compare fully the rebellions in , 1956 and , 1968 using the following criteria: (a) the aims of the rebels (b) attitude towards communism (c) attitude towards the (d) attitude towards the West (e) why the intervened (f) how each state responded to Soviet intervention. Focussed Revision: All lessons and independent learning in this week are geared towards preparation for a practise Paper 1 examination to be completed in the assessment week next week. 29th September Assessment Week 1: What was William the Conqueror like? Students to reach initial conclusions about what William was like from a range of sources provided – these will aid the completion of the assessment task. Assessment Week 1: Were pauper apprentices in nineteenth century factories all treated the same? Students are provided with research criteria to fully prepare for this assessment. Assessment Week 1: Paper 1 practice questions on KQ2 – 1920s Students are to revise the focus points from the specification provided as well as a mark scheme breakdown for each question part. Assessment Week 1: Paper 1 practice questions on KQ6 – 1948-1968 Students are to revise the focus points from the specification provided as well as a mark scheme breakdown for each question part. Assessment Week 1: Paper 1 practice paper from June 2012 Further guidance and support offered in this week to students in completion of paper 1. 6th October Control by castle! Students are to produce a detailed plan of how they would Steam versus sail Students should fully explain what they believe the impact of Why did disarmament fail in the 1930s? Students are provided with a David Low Superpower relations, 1970-85 Students are to produce an events Paper 1 questions related to KQ7 – Why did events in the Gulf matter, 1970-2000?
attack a Motte and Bailey castle that has appeared in their town/village. steam on transport was. cartoon and are to explain what he is saying about: (a) ordinary people; (b) political leaders. graph showing how the Cold War developed throughout the 1970s and into the 1980s. 13th October Terror! In preparation for the next lesson students are to find out 5 facts about the Feudal System. Why the railways? Students are to consider: after the arrival of the railway, canal and road transport continued to operate for many years. What sorts of things would canal and businesses be promoting to stop people moving to the railways? Disarmament – positive or negative? Students should reach an overall conclusion regarding the failure of disarmament within the league. How significant was Solidarity? Between August 1980 and December 1981, Solidarity went through some rapid changes. Choose two moments in this period that you think were particularly important in the rise and fall of Solidarity and explain why they were important. Paper 2 questions related to KQ7 – Why did events in the Gulf matter, 1970-2000? 20th October Taking control peacefully Students are to work on translation tasks of extracts from the Domesday book. Impact of the railways Students are to create a poster reflecting on the wider impact of the railways on . Why did the Japanese invade Manchuria? Students are to produce a timeline of key events within this crisis. How important was Solidarity? Students are to complete the exam answer: “(b) Why did the Polish government attempt to suppress ‘Solidarity’ in the early 1980s?” (6marks) Why was there a ‘Boom’ in the 1920s? Students are to decide and explain which of the reasons outlined in the lesson was the most important in causing the boom in the 1920s? 3rd November Murder in the Cathedral Students to consider in preparation for the next lesson ‘Why was Thomas Becket Why did war break out in the Balkans? Students are to try to find a way of explaining how the actions of one country had an impact Why did the Japanese invade Manchuria? ‘Did the League of Nations fail in because of the way it worked or because of the attitude How did Gorbachev change eastern Europe? Students are to offer their initial views of this from the research task Why did Agriculture not share in the prosperity of the ‘Boom’? Students are to respond to their letter
murdered?’ on the decisions of others. of its members?’ set. written in the lesson as if they were Calvin Coolidge. What would the President say in response to your outburst? 10th November Why was Thomas Becket murdered? Students are to assess whether Becket (the Church) or Henry (the Crown) had the most power and support this with evidence provided. How did a world war begin? has often been blamed for starting the First World War. But to what extent should historians place all the blame on ? A disaster for the League and the world? Students are provided with a German cartoon from the front cover of the pro-Nazi magazine Simplicissimus in 1936. They are to explain what event the cartoonist is referring to in ‘the matter has been settled elsewhere?’ Why did Gorbachev try to change the ? Students are to design a poster promoting one of Gorbachev’s reforms. The poster must contain an explanation of why the reform is needed. The USA in the ‘Roaring 20s’ Students are to research and explain whether or not the 1920s boomed for women? 17th November Rights and responsibilities In preparation for next lesson students are to identify why King John was in competition with the Barons during his reign. We want to volunteer! Students are to consider whether or not they would have volunteered to serve in 1914. They must explain their reasoning. How successful was the League of Nations in the 1930s? Students should complete a conclusion on this overall question. How far was Gorbachev responsible for the collapse of Soviet control over eastern Europe? Students are to complete an extended response to this question. Focussed Revision: All lessons and independent learning in this week are geared towards preparation for a practise Paper 1 examination to be completed in the assessment week next week. 24th November Assessment Week 2: Who was the best English monarch between 1066 and Assessment Week 2: Remembering the war Students are to begin to plan for a warn Assessment Week 2: Paper 1 practice questions on KQ2 – 1930s Assessment Week 2 Paper 1 practice questions on KQ6 – 1968-1989 Assessment Week 2 Paper 1 practice paper from June 2012 Further guidance and
1381? Students are provided with a list of monarchs and key criteria to complete research preparation for the assessed task. memorial which will form the basis of their assessment this week. Students are to revise the focus points from the specification provided as well as a mark scheme breakdown for each question part. Students are to revise the focus points from the specification provided as well as a mark scheme breakdown for each question part. support offered in this week to students in completion of paper 1 1st December King John and Magna Carta Using the information from the lesson students are to explain why the barons were angry with King John? What was life like on the front line? Students are to evaluate overall how useful diaries are to historians as sources of evidence. Hitler’s plans Students are provided with a source sheet to fulfil the following scenario: ‘It is 1933. Write a briefing paper for the British government on Hitler’s plans for .’ How did emerge from defeat in WWI? Students are to create a diagram and fact file to show what the Weimar Constitution was and explain what it aimed to do. Prejudice and intolerance Create a poster to be displayed in the immigrant reception area on . It should either (a) warn immigrants of the problems they might face, or (b) encourage them to see the opportunities that has to offer. 8th December The Peasants’ Revolt 1381: why? Students are to consider after this lesson ‘did the people have any power?’ What happened on the first day of the Battle of the Somme? Students are to explain clearly five reasons why the evidence we have differs. The Spanish Civil War/ Anti-Comintern Pact Students are to produce a letter from the Spanish people to the outlining their concerns over Hitler’s actions. Higher ability students should also consider the League’s response. Economic disaster and Hyperinflation Students are provided with a speech by Hitler where he attacks the government. They are to explain why people in might agree with Hitler that a dictatorship might solve ’s problems. How widespread was intolerance in the 1920s? Draw up an anti – evolution leaflet, to be handed to journalists at ‘The Monkey Trial’ explaining the views of Fundamentalists. 15th December The Peasants’ Revolt 1381: what happens Why were soldiers shot at dawn? Why did Britain and France follow a policy Research task: What do we know Paper 1 questions relating to The USA in