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Y9: 1-23. Horrors of WW1

Year 9A & Year 9B Today we are going to examine why WW1 was considered to be “the war to end all wars”… Follow the order in which I give you instructions: 1. Look at the following film clips of WW1. A special technique was used to make the original footage in colour. WW1 broughtContinue reading “Y9: 1-23. Horrors of WW1”

Exploration: HW-2

Homework Task 2 (p.18) is due: (See Schoology.) Search for Google Images of the topics, but make sure that you choose pictures from the right periods of History! (WordPress advertisements may appear below.)

Y8: 1-28. Renaissance Legacy

Year 8A & Year 8B Today you are going to… Follow the instructions step by step: 1. First, look at your test result (Homework-9) and also see where you have perhaps lost marks: 2. Cinderella film – answers. (4:35 minutes long) 3. Give very brief answers to the questions about the film (p.22-23). 4. Now,Continue reading “Y8: 1-28. Renaissance Legacy”

Y8: 1-27. Cinderella IV

Year 8A & Year 8B Today you are going to watch the final “episode” of the film about the real Cinderella… Follow the instructions step by step: 1. Here is a reminder of the events in the previous episode: Danielle and the prince were attacked by the gypsies and then joined their camp for aContinue reading “Y8: 1-27. Cinderella IV”

Y10: Test 3 on Russia.

Complete Test 3 on the Russian History!! (WordPress advertisements may appear below.)

Y10: 2-11. War Communism & the NEP – continued

Today you are going to complete the tasks (given in the previous lesson) in order to determine the impact that War Communism and the N.E.P. had on Russia! 1. In the previous lesson your started doing a worksheet on War Communism and the New Economic Policy. In this lesson you will continue with the tasksContinue reading “Y10: 2-11. War Communism & the NEP – continued”

Y10: 2-10. War Communism & the NEP

Today we are going to look at War Communism in more detail. We are also going to see how Lenin abandoned true socialist principles by introducing a New Economic Policy when he realized how unpopular War Communism was. 1. Let’s first see exactly what War Communism involved… War Communism. (2:49 minutes long) 2. The informationContinue reading “Y10: 2-10. War Communism & the NEP”

Y10: 2-9. Civil War – continued

Today you are going to complete the final task on the Russian Civil War. 1. Before we continue with Task 3 on the Russian Civil War, let’s first see what happened to Nicholas II and his family… Why didn’t the Tsar Flee Russia During the Russian Revolution? (3:26 minutes long) 2. Complete the following workContinue reading “Y10: 2-9. Civil War – continued”

Y10: 2-8. Civil War

Today you are going to learn more about the Civil War that took place in Russia after the Bolsheviks overthrew the Provisional Government… 1. Let’s first see why there was a civil war…. Russian Civil War – Reasons. (2:50 minutes long) 2. So, what was life like during the Civil War? The truth about LeninContinue reading “Y10: 2-8. Civil War”

Y10: 2-7. Communist Government

Today you are going to… Mark some work Examine how the Soviet Government was structured Examine how the Communist Party was structured 1. Mark the 4-mark Questions completed recently, on “Tsarist Russia”. 2. To clarify how Lenin ruled Russia as a communist country, it is necessary to do a bit of reading… First read this…fromContinue reading “Y10: 2-7. Communist Government”

19. Y10: HW-15 (Test 4)

This is a “studying” homework!!! Homework Task 15 (p.54) is due: Monday 28 February 2022 Study pages 21-22 and pages 24-25 from your Russian History 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.)

18. Y10: HW-14 (Power Struggle)

This is a “collage” homework! Homework Task 14 (p.48-53) is due: Monday 21 February 2022 Make use of different colours, images, drawings, graphs, symbols, abbreviations, examples, explanations and annotations. (WordPress advertisements may appear below.)

17. Y10: HW-13 (War Communism & NEP)

This is a “collage” homework! Homework Task 13 (p.45-47) is due: Monday 7 February 2022 Make use of different colours, images, drawings, graphs, symbols, abbreviations, examples, explanations and annotations. (WordPress advertisements may appear below.)

16. Y10: HW-12 (Test 3)

This is a “studying” homework!!! Homework Task 12 (p.44) is due: Monday 31 January 2022 Study pages 15-18 from your Russian History 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.)

15. Y10: HW-11 (Civil War)

This is a “collage” homework! Homework Task 11 (p.40-43) is due: Monday 17 January 2022 Make use of different colours, images, drawings, graphs, symbols, abbreviations, examples, explanations and annotations. (WordPress advertisements may appear below.)

Y9: 1-22. The End of WW1

Year 9A & Year 9B Today you are going to learn how WW1 eventually came to an end! Follow the order in which I give you instructions: 1. First, look at your test result (Homework-10) and also see where you have perhaps lost marks: 2. So, how did WW1 come to an end? The videoContinue reading “Y9: 1-22. The End of WW1”

Y10: 2-3. Changes in Russia

Today you are going to complete some tasks about the changes that took place in Russia after the Bolsheviks took over. 1. Complete the following worksheet: 2. Once completed… Changes in Russia – Answers. (1:46 minutes long) (WordPress advertisements may appear below.)

Y8: 1-26. Cinderella III

Year 8A & Year 8B Today you are going to continue with the film about the real Cinderella… Follow the instructions step by step: 1. Here is a reminder of the events in the previous episode: We learnt that King Francis was organising a masquerade ball, where Henry must choose a bride by midnight or marryContinue reading “Y8: 1-26. Cinderella III”

Protected: First World War: HW-8-Answers

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Protected: Consequences of WW 1: HW-2-Answers

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Consequences of WW 1: HW-2

Homework Task 2 (p.29-31) is due: (See Schoology.) You will have to do some research… Make sure that you understand the meanings before you use them to create clues for the crossword puzzle! (WordPress advertisements may appear below.)

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Consequences of WW1: HW-1

Homework Task 1 (p.27-28) is due: (See Schoology.) This is a revision task, but for some it may also be a preparatory task…in preparation for our new topic on the Consequences of WW1. A bit of extra research is needed if there are details that you struggle with.

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Y9: History of Xmas

Year 9A & Year 9B Xmas Lesson!!!! Today you are going to learn about the History of Christmas! Follow the instructions step by step: 1. Let’s first read about the history of Christmas… 2. Perhaps we can learn even a bit more by looking at a few video clips about the origins of Christmas. OriginsContinue reading “Y9: History of Xmas”

Y10: History of Xmas

Xmas Lesson!!!! Today you are going to learn about the History of Christmas! Follow the instructions step by step: 1. C Let’s first read about the history of Christmas… 2. Also read this article: 3. Perhaps we can learn even a bit more by looking at a few video clips about the origins of Christmas.Continue reading “Y10: History of Xmas”

Y8: History of Xmas

Year 8A & Year 8B Xmas Lesson!!!! Today you are going to learn about the History of Christmas! Follow the instructions step by step: 1. C Let’s first read about the history of Christmas… 2. Perhaps we can learn even a bit more by looking at a few video clips about the origins of Christmas.Continue reading “Y8: History of Xmas”

Y7: History of Xmas

Year 7A & Year 7B Xmas Lesson!!!! Today you are going to learn about the History of Christmas! Follow the instructions step by step: 1. C Let’s first read about the history of Christmas… 2. Perhaps we can learn even a bit more by looking at a few video clips about the origins of Christmas.Continue reading “Y7: History of Xmas”

Y10: 2-6. Revision Film III

For revision purposes we will watch the following film: “Rasputin: Dark Servant of Destiny“. 1. In the previous “episode”: Rumors circulated throughout Russia regarding Rasputin’s stay at the palace and closeness to the Imperial Family, particularly Alexandra. Stolypin is assassinated. World War I broke out, and as millions of Russian soldiers die in the war,Continue reading “Y10: 2-6. Revision Film III”

Y10: 2-5. Revision Film II

For revision purposes we will continue watching the following film: “Rasputin: Dark Servant of Destiny“. 1. In the previous “episode”: Rasputin become acquainted with Nicholas’s daughters, Olga, Tatiana, Maria, and Anastasia. This became a concern to Nicholas, especially after he hears rumors of Rasputin’s womanizing and flings with prostitutes. Nicholas then asked Rasputin to leave the palace. 2. Later,Continue reading “Y10: 2-5. Revision Film II”

Y8: 1-25. Cinderella II

Year 8A & Year 8B Today you are going to continue with the film about “the real Cinderella”… Follow the instructions step by step: 1. Due to limited time, you will not get test feedback now. You can, however, access your test result in “Grades” on Schoology. We will go over the test in aContinue reading “Y8: 1-25. Cinderella II”

Y9: 1-21. Marking & Feedback

Year 9A & Year 9B Today you are going to mark some answers to previous tasks: Follow the instructions step by step: 1. What was the significance of the sinking of the Lusitania? 2. If you watched the film on the Lusitania, complete the film review: Also show how many stars you give this film,Continue reading “Y9: 1-21. Marking & Feedback”

Roman Living: HW-7

Homework Task 7 (p.34) is due: (See Schoology.) This is a Test!! Look again at your notes on how to study, on p.18-19 in your Workbook… (WordPress advertisements may appear below.)

Roman Living: HW-6

Homework Task 6 (p.32-33) is due: (See Schoology.) If you really get stuck, remember Google… (WordPress advertisements may appear below.)

Roman Living: HW-5

Homework Task 5 (p.30-31) is due: (See Schoology.) If you struggle, read pages 21-22 again… (WordPress advertisements may appear below.)

Roman Living: HW-4

Homework Task 4 (p.28-29) is due: (See Schoology.) The questions are meant to get you to think about what you have read. So, first read the article before you start working on answering the questions! (WordPress advertisements may appear below.)

Roman Living: HW-3

Homework Task 3 (p.26-27) 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.)

Roman Living: HW-2

Homework Task 2 (p.24-25) is due: (See Schoology.) The annotation should tell us what the places indicated on the picture (of the Roman town model) were used for. (WordPress advertisements may appear below.)

Y8: 1-24. Cinderella I

Year 8A & Year 8B Today you are going to … Follow the instructions step by step: 1. Look at your result for the assessment task on The Impact of the Printing Press. Here are the answers to the task. (Your task will be teacher-assessed.) (2:58 minutes long) 2. Feudalism declined during the Renaissance. CanContinue reading “Y8: 1-24. Cinderella I”

Y10: 2-4. Revision Film I

For revision purposes we will watch the following film: “Rasputin: Dark Servant of Destiny“. 1. Rasputin: Dark Servant of Destiny won a Golden Globe for Best Motion Picture made for TV. Alan Rickman, starring as Rasputin, won an Emmy (along with Greta Scacchi playing Tsarina Alexandra) and a Golden Globe for his work in this movie. Ian McKellen, playing Tsar Nicholas II, won a Golden Globe forContinue reading “Y10: 2-4. Revision Film I”