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Y8: Film Study – The Prince & the Pauper III

Year 8A & Year 8B Today you are going to finish the film “The Prince & the Pauper”, our film study that is set in Reformation England…. Follow the order in which I give you instructions: 1. RECAP: In the palace, Tom does not know how to play the part of a prince and revealsContinue reading “Y8: Film Study – The Prince & the Pauper III”

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Y7: Film Review – Knight’s Tale V

Year 7A & Year 7B Follow the order in which I give you instructions: 1. So, this is your last History lesson of this academic year! To conclude the tasks based on the film about William Thatcher (or Sir Ulrich von Liechtenstein), read the information below: Eight Things you did not know about this film:Continue reading “Y7: Film Review – Knight’s Tale V”

Y7: Film Study – Knight’s Tale IV

Year 7A & Year 7B Today we will finish watching the film about William Thatcher, alias Sir Ulrich von Liechtenstein. However, before we start with the fourth and last “episode” of the film, there are a few tasks that you need to do in preparation. Follow the order in which I give you instructions: 1.Continue reading “Y7: Film Study – Knight’s Tale IV”

Y7: Film Study – Knight’s Tale III

Year 7A & Year 7B Today we will continue with the film that tells the story of peasant, William Thatcher who pretends to be a knight called Sir Ulrich von Liechtenstein. However, before you start with the third “episode” of the film, we will first go over your exam… Follow the order in which IContinue reading “Y7: Film Study – Knight’s Tale III”

Y7: Film Study – Knight’s Tale II

Year 7A & Year 7B Today we will continue with the film that tells the story of the peasant, William Thatcher, who pretends to be a knight called Sir Ulrich von Liechtenstein. Follow the order in which I give you instructions: 1. In case you have not realized yet… you can access your exam marksContinue reading “Y7: Film Study – Knight’s Tale II”

Y7: Film Study – Knight’s Tale I

Year 7A & Year 7B Follow the order in which I give you instructions: 1. Over the next few lessons you will watch a film that is set in Medieval times, when Feudalism was the norm in Europe and in England. There are a few things that you need to know before we start watchingContinue reading “Y7: Film Study – Knight’s Tale I”

Y10: HW-25 Answers (Treaty – Dissatisfaction)

This is an “research” & “note making” homework! Task 4 on p.82-83. Share your website suggestions with the rest of the class! (WordPress advertisements may appear below.)

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Y11: 1-3. Social Work of the League – continued

Today you are going to continue with your investigation of the social work of the League of Nations! “an international organisation, set up after WW1, as part of the Paris peace settlement, to keep world peace and improve social conditions world-wide” TASK Continue with your Presentation task on the League of Nations’ efforts to makeContinue reading “Y11: 1-3. Social Work of the League – continued”

Y11: 1-2. Social Work of the League of Nations

Y11: 1-1. League of Nations – Introduction

Today you are going to start with your topic on “The League of Nations” by investigate what sort of social work the League of Nations did! 1. The League of Nations was the brainchild of President Woodrow Wilson. Unfortunately the USA did not join the League of Nations as the US Senate refused to ratifyContinue reading “Y11: 1-1. League of Nations – Introduction”

Y9: Film Study – Flyboys IV

Year 9A & Year 9B Follow the order in which I give you instructions: 1. Today you are going to finish watching “Flyboys”, our film study that is set in the First World War, about the young Americans who became France’s first fighter pilots, before the U.S. entered World War I. 2. Previously… Earlier on,Continue reading “Y9: Film Study – Flyboys IV”

Y9: Film Study – Flyboys III

Year 9A & Year 9B Today you are going to continue watching “Flyboys”, our film study that is set in the First World War that shows the adventures of the Lafayette Escadrille, young Americans who volunteered for the French military and became the country’s first fighter pilots, before the U.S. entered WW1. Follow the orderContinue reading “Y9: Film Study – Flyboys III”

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Y9: Film Study – Flyboys I

Year 9A & Year 9B Today you are going to start watching “Flyboys”, a film set in the First World War…. The film shows the adventures of the Lafayette Escadrille, young Americans who volunteered for the French military and became the country’s first fighter pilots, before the U.S. entered World War I. Follow the orderContinue reading “Y9: Film Study – Flyboys I”

Y10: HW-24 Answers (Treaty – Terms)

This is an “annotation” homework! Task 3 on p.80-81. (WordPress advertisements may appear below.)

Y10: HW-23 Answers (Treaty – Places)

This is an “annotation” homework! Task 2 on p.78-79. (WordPress advertisements may appear below.)

Y10: HW-22 Answers (Treaty – Names)

This is an “annotation” homework! Task 1 on p.75-77. (WordPress advertisements may appear below.)

30. Y10: HW-26 (Test on Treaties)

This is a “studying” homework!!! Homework Task 26 (p.84) is due: Monday 9 May 2022 Study all notes from your Post-war Peace Treaties booklet. Make sure that you know all the diagrams and tables very well – details are important! So, this is how we study: (WordPress advertisements may appear below.)

29. Y10: HW-25 (Treaty – dissatisfaction)

This is a “research” & “note making” homework! Homework Task 25 (p.82-83) is due: Monday 13 June 2022 Find an useful article about the Peace Makers on the internet that you could recommend to fellow students… It must give relevant information, but it must not be too complicated (nor too simplistic)! You need to findContinue reading “29. Y10: HW-25 (Treaty – dissatisfaction)”

28. Y10: HW-24 (Treaty – Terms)

This is an “annotation” homework! Homework Task 24 (p.80-81) is due: Monday 23 May 2022 Make sure that you give clear explanations / annotations! (WordPress advertisements may appear below.)

27. Y10: HW-23 (Treaty – Places)

This is an “annotation” homework! Homework Task 23 (p.78-79) is due: Monday 16 May 2022 Make sure that you give clear explanations / annotations! (WordPress advertisements may appear below.)

26. Y10: HW-22 (Treaty Names)

This is an “annotation” homework! Homework Task 22 (p.75-77) is due: Monday 2 May 2022 Make sure that you give clear explanations / annotations! (WordPress advertisements may appear below.)

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Y8: Film Study – The Prince & the Pauper I

Year 8A & Year 8B Today you are going to start watching “The Prince & the Pauper”, a film set in Reformation England…. Follow the order in which I give you instructions: 1. INTRODUCTION: The Prince and the Pauper is a novel by American author Mark Twain. It was first published in 1881 in Canada, beforeContinue reading “Y8: Film Study – The Prince & the Pauper I”

Y10: 3-15. Stalin Film V

Today you are going to finish watching the film on Stalin! -Part A- In the last scene we saw Stalin being very angry about Soviet defeats in WW2, and then reaching a very low point due to the defeats… Stalin addresses the nation and encourages them to fight. Then, Beria gives Stalin the news thatContinue reading “Y10: 3-15. Stalin Film V”

Y10: 3-14. Stalin Film IV

Today we are going to continue with the film on Stalin… -Part A- In the last scene we saw Zinoviev and Kamenev in Stalin’s office, being forced to confess to conspiracy. However, Stalin promised that their lives would be spared… It is 1936. Zinoviev & Kamenev are being executed! Spot… Beria… Stalin’s inner circle isContinue reading “Y10: 3-14. Stalin Film IV”

Y10: 3-13. Stalin Film III

Today you are going to continue watching the film on Stalin! -Part A- In the last scene we saw Nadia visiting her parents after Jakov’s attempted suicide and Stalin calling her there to come home… It is the 1930’s. Stalin is modernizing the USSR by means of Collectivization & Industrialization. It is the Celebration ofContinue reading “Y10: 3-13. Stalin Film III”

Y8: 4-11. From Slavery to Freedom

Year 8A & Year 8B (Not for 2020-2021 Class.) Today you are going to watch part of a film about the underground railroad… Follow the order in which I give you instructions: 1. INTRODUCTION: In the previous lesson you learnt about Harriet Tubman, Frederick Douglas and the Underground Railroad, a network of secret routes andContinue reading “Y8: 4-11. From Slavery to Freedom”

Y8: 4-10. Harriet Tubman

Year 8A & Year 8B Today you are going to look at the remarkable bravery of those who escaped slavery …. Follow the order in which I give you instructions: 1. INTRODUCTION: As a final task on this topic, we are going to look at the story of Harriet Tubman. She was an American abolitionistContinue reading “Y8: 4-10. Harriet Tubman”

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Y8: 4-9. Slave Trade – conclusion

Year 8 Today you are going to …. Follow the order in which I give you instructions: 1. Complete the test! (This is a test on Britain & Trade, p.66-67 & p.74) 2. Now, look at your test result (Homework-5) and also see where you have perhaps lost marks: 3. Can you remember how toContinue reading “Y8: 4-9. Slave Trade – conclusion”

Y7: 4-13. Conquest of England – conclusion

Year 7 Today we are going to finish off our topic on the Norman Invasion and Conquest… Follow the order in which I give you instructions: 1. Complete the test! (This is Revision Test I on The Norman Conquest, p.67 and p.70) 2. Complete the test! (This is Revision Test II on The Norman Conquest,Continue reading “Y7: 4-13. Conquest of England – conclusion”

Y9: 4-10. Nazis & their Victims

Year 9A & Year 9B Today you are going to look at the atrocities committed by Mengele…. Follow the instructions step by step: 1. Test Time! First we are going to write a short test on “The Holocaust”! 2. Now, look at your test result (Homework-5) and also see where you have perhaps lost marks:Continue reading “Y9: 4-10. Nazis & their Victims”

Y10: 3-12. Stalin Film II

Today , we will continue with the revision film on Stalin… -Part A- In the last scene we saw Nadia telling Stalin that Lenin is dead… It is Lenin’s funeral… Note how Stalin makes sure that his henchman does not say that he (Stalin) deliberately gave Trotsky the wrong date for the funeral! There isContinue reading “Y10: 3-12. Stalin Film II”

Y10: 3-11. Stalin Film I

Today you are going to revise the history of Stalin’s Russia – by means of a feature length film…! -Part A- In order to optimally gain from this film, it is important that you understand what is happening right from the beginning of the film. Here is some background information about the events: Introduction: (TheContinue reading “Y10: 3-11. Stalin Film I”

Y13 – Unit 3: Exam Preparation

You will analyse exam questions and practise essay writing in preparation for mock exams for Unit 3! WATCH THIS SPACE… (WordPress advertisements may appear below.)

Year 13 History Homework

Please take note of the following: 1. You will get homework regularly – it is usually a homework task set (and completed) in the History Homework Book. 2. Homework is important as it benefits your learning in a number of ways. 3. You are expected to give your best when doing homework!! 4. The school’sContinue reading “Year 13 History Homework”