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Y7: 3-7. Anglo-Saxon & Roman gods

Year 7 Today you are going to look at Anglo-Saxon religion… Follow the instructions step by step: 1. “Anglo-Saxons & Religion”, p.47 2. The text mentions St. Patrick. For interest’s sake, let’s look at two short video clips to see who he was… A Brief History of St. Patrick’s Day. (1:47 minutes long) St. Patrick’sContinue reading “Y7: 3-7. Anglo-Saxon & Roman gods”

Y8: 3-1. Reformation – Introduction

Year 8A & Year 8B Today you are going to start with the topic on The Reformation… Follow the instructions step by step: 1. Task 7 on p.25. 2. The Renaissance brought many changes – one of whom involved religious changes – the so-called Reformation. 3. We will first familiarize ourselves with some background informationContinue reading “Y8: 3-1. Reformation – Introduction”

Y10: 3-9. Questions

Today you are going to familiarize yourself with typical exam questions about Stalin’s Russia! (a) How did Stalin control the USSR? (4) (b) Why did Stalin create a “cult of personality”? (6) (c) ‘Stalin’s use of propaganda was the main reason he was able to establish a ‘personal dictatorship’.’ How far do you agree withContinue reading “Y10: 3-9. Questions”

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”

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”

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”

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: the League of Nations the Roaring Twenties the Great Depression 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 atContinue reading “Y9: 2-9. The League & the 1920’s – pre-2024”

Y7: 3-2. Anglo-Saxons move to Britain

Year 7A & Year 7B Today you are going to: complete a test on Roman Living mark some work continue to investigate why the Anglo-Saxons moved to Britain 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 someContinue 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”

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: See why Stalin (and not Trotsky) emerged as Soviet leader complete 4-mark exam questions about the power struggle that occurred after Lenin’s death 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 toContinue reading “Y10: 3-3. Power Struggle – continued”