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Y9: 3-1. Nazi Germany – Introduction

Year 9A & Year 9B Today you are going to start your topic on Nazi Germany! In this topic we will be looking at: Hitler sings Scatman. (0:27 min long) On a more serious note: “Nazi Germany” is a sensitive topic. In the History class we learn about the events that occurred in the pastContinue reading “Y9: 3-1. Nazi Germany – Introduction”

Y7: 3-6. Anglo-Saxon Importance

Year 7A & Year 7B Today you are going to consider why the Anglo-Saxons are important in the History of England. What contributions did they make to life in Britain? Follow the instructions step by step: 1. Let’s first mark some work… Task 2 on p.38-40. 2. Looked at Sutton Hoo in previous lesson –Continue reading “Y7: 3-6. Anglo-Saxon Importance”

Y7: 3-5. Anglo-Saxon Living – continued

Year 7A & Year 7B Today you are going to continue to investigate what the Anglo-Saxons were like… Follow the instructions step by step: 1. Page 41: “What were the Anglo-Saxons like?” 2. Fill in the missing words on the notes about Anglo-Saxon living, p.14. SOLUTION: 3. Are all your books up to date? HaveContinue reading “Y7: 3-5. Anglo-Saxon Living – continued”

Y10: 3-8. Life in Soviet Russia

Today you are going to look at Soviet Culture under Stalin. 1. Let’s see how culture and propaganda were used by Stalin to manipulate and control the population… Soviet Culture. (3:09 minutes long) 2. In 1936 a new constitution was set up by Stalin. On paper, it made Russia the world’s most democratic country! NewContinue reading “Y10: 3-8. Life in Soviet Russia”

Nazi Germany: HW-2

Homework Task 2 (p.44-45) is due: (See Schoology.) In a question like this it is important that you show how well you can communicate in History. Express yourself clearly and remember to back up your statements with evidence from the source! (WordPress advertisements may appear below.)

Y10: 3-7. The Purges

Today you are going to find out more about Stalin’s reign of terror! 1. Let’s see what we can learn about the purges… (The information in this video is very important for your study on Stalin’s Russia.) The Purges. (5:13 minutes long) 2. The information about “Stalin’s Dictatorship” , p.29-30. 3. Stick the following worksheetContinue reading “Y10: 3-7. The Purges”

Y9: 2-11. The Great Depression – pre-2014

Year 9A & Year 9B Today you are going to examine the Great Depression in more detail! Follow the instructions step by step: 1. In the previous lesson we discussed the Great Depression. Here is a quick reminder of what the Great Depression was… The Great Depression Explained in One minute. (1:29 minutes long) 2.Continue reading “Y9: 2-11. The Great Depression – pre-2014”

Y8: 2-10. Exploration – Impact

Year 8A & Year 8B Today we are going to conclude our topic on Exploration with a brief examination of its impact. Follow the instructions step by step: 1. First, look at your test result (Homework-6) and also see where you have perhaps lost marks: 2. Go through the slideshow below and you will seeContinue reading “Y8: 2-10. Exploration – Impact”

Anglo-Saxons: HW-2

Homework Task 2 (p.38-40) is due: (See Schoology.) First study the map carefully to make sure that you understand what is shows. Then answer the questions in full sentences. Finally, read your answers to make sure that what you have written makes sense! (WordPress advertisements may appear below.)

Y7: 3-4. Anglo-Saxon Living

Year 7A & Year 7B Today you are going to continue looking at Anglo-Saxon living in Britain… Follow the instructions step by step: 1. Look at your test result: First, look at your test result (Homework-8) and also see where you have perhaps lost marks: 2. Task 1 on p.36-37. 3. In the previous lesson,Continue reading “Y7: 3-4. Anglo-Saxon Living”

Y9: 2-10. The 1920’s – continued – pre-2024

Year 9A & Year 9B Today you are going to examine the Great Depression in more detail! Follow the instructions step by step: 1. We will first do the test… Complete the test! (This is a test on The Consequences of WW1, p.43-53) 2. In the previous lesson we talked about the Great Depression. Let’sContinue reading “Y9: 2-10. The 1920’s – continued – pre-2024”

Y7: 3-3. Anglo-Saxons & Archaeology

Year 7A & Year 7B Today you are going to examine how historians gather information about Anglo-Saxons settlement in Britain. Follow the instructions step by step: 1. Historians rely a lot on archaeology to learn more about the Anglo-Saxon settlement in Britain. Anglo-Saxon Settlement and Archaeology. (4:08 minutes long) 2. Here is more information aboutContinue reading “Y7: 3-3. Anglo-Saxons & Archaeology”

Y8: 2-9. Spanish Impact – continued

Year 8A & Year 8B Today we are going to finish off some tasks on our topic on Exploration. Follow the instructions step by step: 1. If you have not completed (or started) the task below, complete it now. (The questions test your knowledge and understanding of the “Spanish Impact on Indian People”.) “Spanish ImpactContinue reading “Y8: 2-9. Spanish Impact – continued”

Y10: 3-6. Industrialization

Today you are going to continue looking at the industrialization of Soviet Russia. 1. A reminder… 2. Let’s hear what your classmates can tell you about Workers & their Work… and also about Labour Camps & Slave Labour… Presentation on: Workers & their work. and… Presentation on: Labour Camps & Slave Labour. 3. Let’s seeContinue reading “Y10: 3-6. Industrialization”

Nazi Germany: HW-1

Homework Task 1 (p.42-43) is due: (See Schoology.) Pretend that you do not know anything about Hitler. Use the sources to figure out what he was like… (WordPress advertisements may appear below.)

Y9: 2-9. The League & the 1920’s – pre-2024

Year 9A & Year 9B Today you are going to learn about the 1920’s. We will look at: Follow the instructions step by step: 1. Task 5, p.37-39. 2. Now, let’s look at the 1920’s… League of Nations In 1919 the peacemakers who met at the Palace of Versailles (to draw up a peace treaty)Continue reading “Y9: 2-9. The League & the 1920’s – pre-2024”

Y8: 2-8. Spanish Impact

Year 8A & Year 8B Today you are going to examine the impact that the Spanish conquest had on the lives of the Aztecs and other Indian Tribes of Central America. Follow the instructions step by step: 1. Complete the test! (This is a test on The Explorers, p.28-29 & p.32-33) 2. Task 5 onContinue reading “Y8: 2-8. Spanish Impact”

Anglo-Saxons: HW-1

Homework Task 1 (p.36-37) is due: (See Schoology.) Change can be explained by asking “what is different?”. Continuity can be explained by asking “what stayed the same?”. (WordPress advertisements may appear below.)

Y7: 3-2. Anglo-Saxons move to Britain

Year 7A & Year 7B Today you are going to: Follow the instructions step by step: 1. Complete the test! (This is a test on Roman Living, p.21-22) 2. Task 7 on p.33. 3. Here is some feedback for the Source Question on tombstone inscriptions (Question 8, on p.36 of your Workbook). How does yourContinue reading “Y7: 3-2. Anglo-Saxons move to Britain”

Y10: 3-5. Five Year Plans

Today you are going to learn how Stalin modernized Soviet Industry… 1. Here is a short reminder of Stalin’s modernization policies: 2. Now, let’s hear what your classmates can tell you about Industrialization… Presentation on: Industrialization & the Five Year Plans! 3. Let’s see if the most important content has been discussed…. 4. Now, let’s seeContinue reading “Y10: 3-5. Five Year Plans”

Y10: 3-4. Collectivization

Today you are going to learn how Stalin modernized Soviet Agriculture… 1. Here is a short reminder of Stalin’s modernization policies: 2. Now, let’s hear what your classmates can tell you about Collectivization… Presentation on: Collectivization! 3. Let’s see if the most important content has been discussed…. 4. Now, let’s see what else you needContinue reading “Y10: 3-4. Collectivization”

Y8: 2-7. Aztec views

Year 8A & Year 8B Today you are going to consider: Follow the instructions step by step: 1. But, first a bit of marking… p.36 – What made Europeans go exploring? (questions) 2. Can you remember why monarchs were interested in exploration? You might have come up with the following ideas: They wanted to expandContinue reading “Y8: 2-7. Aztec views”

Y7: 3-1. Anglo-Saxons – introduction

Year 7A & Year 7B Today we are going to start our topic on the Anglo-Saxons. Over the next few weeks we are going to see who the Anglo-Saxons were, learn why they moved to Britain and examine the influence they had on society. Follow the instructions step by step: 1. Go to Page 38Continue reading “Y7: 3-1. Anglo-Saxons – introduction”

Y10: 3-3. Power Struggle – continued

Today you are going to: 1. By 1929, Stalin emerged as the sole leader of the USSR! How did he manage to do so? Stalin used Lenin’s funeral as an opportunity to show himself to be Lenin’s closest follower. Stalin encouraged the cult of Lenin. Stalin “survived” Lenin’s Testament! Stalin’s ideas proved popular with theContinue reading “Y10: 3-3. Power Struggle – continued”