Today you are going to continue with the questions on Stolypin. 1. Use the rest of this lesson to finish the questions on Stolypin (page 10 of your Russian booklet). You need to finish them about 10 minutes before the end of the lesson as we will also mark the questions in class today. ALTERNATIVELY:Continue reading “Y10: 1-13. Stolypin – continued”
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Y10: 1-12. Stolypin
Today you are going to look at a few more details regarding Prime Minister Stolypin and his role in the tsarist government… 1. For revision purposes, let’s go over this video on “Stolypin’s Rule” again. Stolypin. (1:35 minutes long) 2. You also need to know the following about Stolypin – copy the additional notes fromContinue reading “Y10: 1-12. Stolypin”
Y10: 1-15. Rasputin – continued
Today you are going to continue with the source question on Rasputin’s involvement in the government of the tsarist regime… 1. Remember the guidance as to how one should approach a source question. 2. Finish the Source Question on Rasputin in your exercise book! 3. Stick the picture of Stolypin into your exercise book. ThenContinue reading “Y10: 1-15. Rasputin – continued”
6. Y10: HW-2 (Society & Opposition)
This is a “collage” homework! Homework Task 2 (p.9-13) is due: Monday 11 October 2021 Make use of different colours, images, drawings, graphs, symbols, abbreviations, examples, explanations and annotations. (WordPress advertisements may appear below.)
Y10: 1-14. Rasputin
Today you are going to look at the impact that Rasputin’s involvement with the Royal family had on the tsarist regime… 1. Let’s see what Rasputin connection to the royal family was. Rasputin. (1:03 minutes long) 2. The information about “The impact of Rasputin”, p.6. 3. Let’s look at these ‘face-notes’ on Rasputin. By nowContinue reading “Y10: 1-14. Rasputin”
Y9: 1-8. Long Lasting War…
Year 9A & Year 9B Today you are going to: mark some work consider why WW1 lasted so long. (It started in 1914 and ended in 1918!!) Follow the instructions step by step: 1. HOMEWORK 3 – Pages 10-11 2. World War 1 lasted from 1914 to almost the end of 1918!! Let’s see whyContinue reading “Y9: 1-8. Long Lasting War…”
Y8: 1-9. Renaissance concepts…
Year 8A & Year 8B Today you are going to: mark some work receive your test results record comparison of Medieval Times & the Renaissance revise terminology Follow the instructions step by step: 1. First, watch the slides below to mark your crossword puzzle. Give yourself a mark out of 12! Crossword Puzzle, p.10. 2.Continue reading “Y8: 1-9. Renaissance concepts…”
Renaissance: after HW-3 (finish classwork)
You need to complete the questions on “The Renaissance Way of Thinking” (p.4). Homework is due: (See Schoology) Let the marks guide you as to how long each answer should be. Make sure that you answer in great detail! (WordPress advertisements may appear below.)
Y7: 1-11. The Romans in 55BC
Year 7A & Year 7B Today you are going to “meet the Romans” in the year 55BC… Follow the instructions step by step: 1. First we are going to mark some work… Task 4 (p.8) 2. 3. Let’s make sure that you understand the information in Source 7. Beech and fir are types of trees.Continue reading “Y7: 1-11. The Romans in 55BC”
Y10: 1-11. Surviving the 1905-Revolution (continued)
Today we will continue looking at why Nicholas II was able to survive the attempted revolution of 1905! 1. Let’s look at the role that Stolypin played in the survival of Nicholas II as tsar of Russia. Stolypin. (1:35 minutes long) 2. The information about “The Rule of Stolypin”, p.6. 3. Finally, write a paragraphContinue reading “Y10: 1-11. Surviving the 1905-Revolution (continued)”
Y10: 1-10. Surviving the 1905-Revolution
Today you are going to look at how Nicholas II was able to hold onto power for a few more years… 1. Let’s first look at the whole year of 1905, to see how close Nicholas II came to losing the throne to the Russian empire! 1905 Revolution – Calendar. (2:08 minutes long) 2. TheContinue reading “Y10: 1-10. Surviving the 1905-Revolution”
Y9: 1-7. Spread of the War
Year 9A & Year 9B Today you are going to: mark some work continue looking at how countries became involved in WW1 Follow the instructions step by step: 1. Mark the questions on “The First World War, 1914-1918” (p.13). 2. Here is a reminder as to how the first few countries became involved in theContinue reading “Y9: 1-7. Spread of the War”
Y8: 1-8. The Renaissance started in Italy
Year 8 Today we are going to look at the start of the Renaissance. It started in Italy. But why…? Follow the instructions step by step: 1. First, revise what you already know about the Renaissance: 2. Now, let’s examine why the Renaissance started in Italy. 3. It is not good enough to know theContinue reading “Y8: 1-8. The Renaissance started in Italy”
Roman Invasion: HW-4
Homework Task 4 (p.8) is due: (See Schoology.) A Timeline is a visual organizer that helps us to arrange information in a way that is “easy to see”. Make sure that you keep the information on the timeline very brief. (WordPress advertisements may appear below.)
Y10: 1-9. Coronation Day – feedback
Today you are going to look at an example answer to the source question that you completed. 1. Look at this answer to the source question on the Coronation of Nicholas II. It is an example of how one should answer the question in paragraph form: (WordPress advertisements may appear below.)
Y9: 1-6. A World War?
Year 9A & Year 9B Today you are going to learn how the various countries became involved in WW1. Follow the instructions step by step: 1. First watch the following video to revise how the first eight countries became involved in the war. Beginning of WW1. (1:17 minutes long) 2. Can you use this diagramContinue reading “Y9: 1-6. A World War?”
5. Y10: HW-1 (Tsarist Regime)
This is a “collage” homework! Homework Task 1 (p.6-8) is due: Monday 4 October 2021 This is your first official collage Homework Task. (Although, you had a taste of what is expected when you made the collage on “The story so far” for the documentary about “Russia’s Lost Princesses”….) Here is an example of whatContinue reading “5. Y10: HW-1 (Tsarist Regime)”
First World War: HW-4
Homework Task 4 (p.12) is due: (See Schoology) This is a Test!! Make sure that you know the work so well that you can answer long questions and short questions! (WordPress advertisements may appear below.)
Renaissance: HW-4
Homework Task 4 (p.6-7) is due: (See Schoology) Make sure that you answer in great detail! (WordPress advertisements may appear below.)
Y7: 1-8. Expansion of the Empire
Year 7A & Year 7B Today you are going to mark some tasks completed previously and also learn a bit more about the Roman Empire. Follow the instructions step by step: 1. Task 2 on p.6-7. 2. Father Time – Task 1. Father Time – Task 3. 3. Now, let’s revise the legend of howContinue reading “Y7: 1-8. Expansion of the Empire”
Y7: 1-9. The Roman Army
Year 7A & Year 7B Today you are going to learn about the Roman Army …. So, here is what you have to do today: Follow the instructions step by step: 1. Let’s see how the Roman Army was structured… The Roman Army. (3:00 minutes long) 2. 3. The information about the “Roman Army” (inContinue reading “Y7: 1-9. The Roman Army”
Y8: 1-6. Renaissance: Introduction – continued
Year 8A & Year 8B Today you are going to continue with our topic on the Renaissance. Follow the instructions step by step: 1. REMEMBER: The Renaissance was a period in History when people began to show a keen interest in the great ideas of the Roman and Greek civilizations. This led to great newContinue reading “Y8: 1-6. Renaissance: Introduction – continued”
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Y10: 4. “5-HW-Tasks”…
You need to complete Task 2: Task 2 is due: Thursday 23 September 2021 This is only extra reading. However, read the article carefully and make sure that you understand it. (If necessary google parts that you struggle to understand.) (WordPress advertisements may appear below.)
Y10: 1-8. Russia’s Lost Princesses VI
Today we will finish the documentary on Russia’s Lost Princesses and highlight important events that were shown in the documentary. 1. In the last “episode” we saw how the Romanov’s were overthrown in the February Revolution of 1917. Let’s watch the last 20 minutes of the documentary… Tsarist Russia – Part VI. (18:42 minutes long.)Continue reading “Y10: 1-8. Russia’s Lost Princesses VI”
Y10: 1-7. Russia’s Lost Princesses V
Today we are going to continue with the documentary, plus we will look at opposition to Tsarist Rule. 1. Let’s look at Opposition to tsarists rule in Russia. Opposition to Tsarist Regime. (2:38 minutes long) 2. The “Theory of Communism”, p.1 Alternatively, watch the video (below) that explains the Theory of Communism: Theory of CommunismContinue reading “Y10: 1-7. Russia’s Lost Princesses V”
Y7: 1-6. Rome’s Rise to Power
Year 7A & Year 7B Today we are going to start with our topic on “The Roman Invasion of Britain”. We are going to look how the Romans settled in Britain and how they influenced life in Britain. Follow the instructions step by step: 1. Let’s first start by learning a bit more about theContinue reading “Y7: 1-6. Rome’s Rise to Power”
Y8: 1-7. Renaissance Thinking
Year 8A & Year 8B Today we are going to: recap History terminology from the previous lessons see how people’s attitudes changed during the Renaissance. Follow the instructions step by step: 1. (Depending on your progress, you may be asked to do the following in this lesson…) Test Time! First we are going to writeContinue reading “Y8: 1-7. Renaissance Thinking”
Y8: 1-5. The Renaissance – Introduction
Year 8A & Year 8B Today you are going to start our first topic of the Year 8 History course: The Renaissance. Follow the instructions step by step: 1. First, mark your Self-study Project on “History Terminology” with a pencil. (Click here to access answers.) 2. So, what was the Renaissance? The Renaissance was aContinue reading “Y8: 1-5. The Renaissance – Introduction”
Renaissance: HW-3
Homework Task 3 (p6) is due: (See Schoology) This is a Test!! Go over the information a number of times and then ask someone to test you! (WordPress advertisements may appear below.)
First World War: HW-3
Homework Task 3 (p10-11) is due: (See Schoology) For this homework task you will definitely have to do a bit of research. In question 2, make sure that you understand your own explanations! (WordPress advertisements may appear below.)
Y9: 1-5. WW1 in Outline
Year 9A & Year 9B Today you are going to learn how some countries became involved in WW1. You will also answer some questions, to test your knowledge…. Follow the instructions step by step: 1. HOMEWORK 2 – Pages 6-9 2. Let’s do a little bit of revision. The assassination of Franz Ferdinand triggered theContinue reading “Y9: 1-5. WW1 in Outline”
Y7: 1-5. Father Time – continued
Year 7A & Year 7B Today you are going to complete the Father Time tasks…. But first, we are going to look at some of the major periods in our History. Follow the instructions step by step: 1. We talked about “Father Time” (the article that we read in a previous lesson). It mentions “periods”Continue reading “Y7: 1-5. Father Time – continued”
Roman Invasion: HW-3
Homework Task 3 (p.6) is due: (See Schoology.) For the timeline, remember to ask your parents about significant events that happened in your life so far. It may also be a good idea to look again at the “Father Time” explainer videos that we watched in class. (WordPress advertisements may appear below.)
Y10: 1-6. Russia’s Lost Princesses IV
Today we are going to start with Part III of “Russia’s Lost Princesses”! In the previous “episode” the 1905 Revolution was mentioned. We will look at this attempted revolution in more detail. Lucky for Nicholas II, he was able to hold onto power for a few more years, as the 1905 Revolution did not succeed…Continue reading “Y10: 1-6. Russia’s Lost Princesses IV”
Y10: 3. “5-HW-Tasks”…
You need to complete Tasks 4 and 5: Tasks 4 and 5 are due: Monday 27 September 2021 Remember to give evidence (in the form of quotes) when you answer the question on Nicholas II’s coronation! (WordPress advertisements may appear below.)
Y10: 1-5. Russia’s Lost Princesses III
Today we are going to continue watching the documentary and also finish the question on Nicholas’ coronation. 1. In the last “episode” of the documentary we learnt more about the family life and children of Nicholas and Alexandra. Let’s watch the next 20 minutes… Tsarist Russia – Part III, 21:50 minutes long. 2. In theContinue reading “Y10: 1-5. Russia’s Lost Princesses III”
Y8: 1-4. Why History?
Year 8A & Year 8B Today you are going to: Look at some classroom rules. Remind yourself of the importance of studying History. Follow the instructions step by step: 1. This is “the best way” to work in the History class: 2. This video will remind you of some general rules to be followed inContinue reading “Y8: 1-4. Why History?”
Y9: 1-4. What Triggered WW1?
Year 9A & Year 9B Today we are simply going to look at the events that triggered WW1. Follow the instructions step by step: 1. So, what caused WW1? To refresh your memory, here is a very brief overview… What Caused the First World War? (1:51 minutes long) 2. The Summer of 1914 seemed toContinue reading “Y9: 1-4. What Triggered WW1?”
Y9: 1-3. Introduction to WW1
Year 9A & Year 9B (to be completed over the course of two lessons) Today we are going to start with our first Year 9 History topic: World War One. Follow the instructions step by step: -PART 1- 1. Now that you know what History is, let’s start with your first topic in the YearContinue reading “Y9: 1-3. Introduction to WW1”
