Wed. 6 May 2020 & Thurs. 7 May 2020 Today you are going to work on Why-Question about Lenin’s Russia. 1. Consider these Why-Questions on the Russian History (Lenin’s Russia): ONE: Why did Lenin introduce War Communism? [6] TWO: Why was there a Civil War in Russia? [6] THREE: Why did the Bolsheviks win theContinue reading “13. Why-Questions on Russian History (continued)”
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Lockdown Y9 – 6. Ghettoes
Wednesday 6 May 2020 – Year 9 1. Take a photo of your completed table on Nazi Laws (p.56) to send to me. [If you still do not know how to send a photo in Schoology, look at the document (in Schoology) on “How to send a photo”. ] 2. And now you are goingContinue reading “Lockdown Y9 – 6. Ghettoes”
Lockdown Y8 – 6. Abolition of Slave Trade
Year 8A – Wednesday 6 May 2020 Year 8B – Thursday 7 May 2020 1. Mark the following task with a pencil: 2. Watch the following videos to learn more about Olaudah Equiano… Olaudah Equiano in 60 seconds. (1:22 minutes long) Olaudah Equiano, The African – PodCast. (5:27 minutes long) 3. Watch the following videosContinue reading “Lockdown Y8 – 6. Abolition of Slave Trade”
12. Why-Questions (continued)
Monday 4 May 2020 1. A Reminder… An effective way to answer a Why-Question is to do the following: This strategy can also be applied to the creation of an explainer video that explains “why”. Each step (in the diagram above) represents a scene in the video. 2. Now consider these Why-Questions on the RussianContinue reading “12. Why-Questions (continued)”
Lockdown Y9 – 5. Race Theories and Laws
Monday 4 May 2020 – Year 9 Follow the order in which I give you instructions: 1. Mark the following tasks with a pencil: Introduction to the Holocaust – Task 2, p.45. Introduction to the Holocaust – Task 3, p.45. 2. And now for a bit of reading about the Holocaust…. 3. Watch the followingContinue reading “Lockdown Y9 – 5. Race Theories and Laws”
Lockdown Y8 – 5. The Slave Trade (continued)
Year 8A – Monday 4 May 2020 Year 8B – Wednesday 6 May 2020 Today you are going to spend the first part of the lesson watching important video material. These videos will help you to do the second part of the lesson – so pay attention and concentrate as you watch the videos! 1.Continue reading “Lockdown Y8 – 5. The Slave Trade (continued)”
Lockdown Y7 – 5. After the Invasion
Year 7A & Year 7B. Monday 4 May 2020 Follow the order in which I give you instructions: 1. Take a photo of Q.1-5 of “Fight for the Throne” (p.69), to send to me. [If you still do not know how to send a photo in Schoology, look at the document (in Schoology) on “HowContinue reading “Lockdown Y7 – 5. After the Invasion”
Lockdown Y7 – 4. Fight for the Throne
Year 7A – Wed. 29 April Year 7B – Thurs. 30 April 1. Do all the Qs for the w/s “Fight for the Throne” (p.69). 2. If there is time, listen to this song… You will never forget the date 1066! Listen / look carefully at the words. (3:56 minutes long) 3. Send me aContinue reading “Lockdown Y7 – 4. Fight for the Throne”
11. Why-Questions (continued)
Thursday 30 April 2020 You have all successfully created your first explainer video! 1. Now I need you to “invite” me to comment on your video. This needs to be done so that I have access to your videos, to view and comment.Here is how you do it: 2. Now, to come back to theContinue reading “11. Why-Questions (continued)”
Lockdown Y8 – 4. Slave Trade
Year 8A – Wednesday 29 April 2020 Year 8B – Thursday 30 April 2020 1. Mark the following task with a pencil: 2. Watch the video (0:55 minutes long) that explains: a) the word “justify” b) the sources on p.73 You may need to watch this a few times… CONCENTRATE!! 3. Copy theContinue reading “Lockdown Y8 – 4. Slave Trade”
Lockdown Y9 – 4. Holocaust – Introduction
Wednesday 29 April 2020 – Year 9 1. Mark the following task with a pencil: 2. Today we are going to start with a new topic: “The Holocaust” 3. Do tasks 1-3 (p.45, also in your Workbook) 4. Now watch this very detailed explanation, an academic overview, of the Holocaust: (9:43 min long) (You needContinue reading “Lockdown Y9 – 4. Holocaust – Introduction”
10. Why-Questions
Wednesday 29 April 2020 Today you are going to begin working on answering Why-Questions…! But… before we look at Why-Questions, let’s just have a quick look at How-Far-Questions again. 1. Recently, you wrote an answer to the following question: “Hatred of Rasputin was the main reason for revolution in March 1917.” How far do youContinue reading “10. Why-Questions”
9. Essay Writing
Monday 27 April 2020 Today you are going to practise more Essay Writing! 1. Look at the following video clip – as a brief analysis and plan for the previous essay that you have written: How far was the outbreak of war in 1939 Hitler’s fault? (10) 10-mark Road to War Question. (1:51 minutes long)Continue reading “9. Essay Writing”
Lockdown Y7 – 3. 1066-Battles
Year 7A & Year 7B. Monday 27 April 2020 By now you should have noted that there were two major Battles in 1066: Today, you will mainly watch videos during this lesson… This is to help you to get a good understanding of the battles that took place in 1066. Follow the order in whichContinue reading “Lockdown Y7 – 3. 1066-Battles”
8. Russia (1924-1941)
Thursday 23 April 2020 Today you are going to: a) Do revision on Russian History, 1924-1941. b) Look at some Russian History Questions. 1. Look at the following video clip – to briefly revise the Russian History: Stalin – Overview (12:11 minutes long) 2. Then, analyse and plan answers to Q.11 – Q.20. (Exam PreparationsContinue reading “8. Russia (1924-1941)”
Lockdown Y9 – 3. Propaganda
Monday 27 April 2020 – Year 9 1. Mark the following tasks with a pencil: Homework Task 4 – p.49 Page 33 Page 37 2. Take a picture of Q.1-4 of ”Life in Nazi Germany” (p.33), to send to me. (The picture must be clear because I will use it to assess your work andContinue reading “Lockdown Y9 – 3. Propaganda”
6. Essay Writing
Monday 20 April 2020 Today you are going to practise more Essay Writing! 1. Look at the following video clip – as a brief analysis and plan for the following essay question: “The League of Nations failed because of Britain and France.” How far do you agree with this statement? Explain your answer. (10) 10-markContinue reading “6. Essay Writing”
5. Road to War
Thursday 2 April 2020 Today you are going to: a) Do revision on The Road to War. b) Look at some Road to War Questions. 1. Look at the following video clips – to revise The Road to War: Road to War – Revision 1: (15:03 min long) Road to War – Revision 2 –Continue reading “5. Road to War”
4. Essay Writing
Wednesday 1 April 2020 Today you are going to practise more Essay Writing! 1. Look at the following video clip – as a brief analysis and plan for the following essay question: “The Treaty of Versailles was a fair settlement.” How far do you agree with this statement? Explain your answer. (10) 10-mark Post-War PeaceContinue reading “4. Essay Writing”
3. League of Nations
Monday 30 March 2020 Today you are going to: a) Do revision on The League of Nations. b) Look at some League of Nations Questions. 1. Look at the following video clips – to revise The League of Nations: League Revision 1 – League in 1920’s: (10:33 min long) League Revision 2 – League inContinue reading “3. League of Nations”
1. Post-War Treaties
Wednesday 25 March 2020 Today you are going to: a) Do revision on Post-War Peace Treaties, 1919-1924. b) Look at some Post-War Peace Treaties Questions. 1. Look at the following video clips – to briefly revise the Post-War Treaties: Treaties – Revision 1: (13:02 min long) Treaties Revision 2: (13:10 min long) Treaties Revision 3Continue reading “1. Post-War Treaties”
2. Essay Writing
Thursday 26 March 2020 Today you are going to practise some Essay Writing! It has now been confirmed that all GCSE and A’ level exams have been cancelled. The Exam Boards are in the process of drawing up a protocol to provide guidance for teachers on how grades are to be awarded. In History weContinue reading “2. Essay Writing”
Lockdown Y8 – 3. Triangular Trade
Year 8A – Monday 27 April 2020 Year 8B – Wednesday 29 April 2020 1. Take a picture of Q.1-5 of “The Growth of British Trade” (p.72), to send to me. (The picture must be clear because I will use it to assess your work and give you a mark.) It is very important thatContinue reading “Lockdown Y8 – 3. Triangular Trade”
7. Russia (1900-1924)
Wednesday 22 April 2020 Today you are going to: a) Do revision on Russian History, 1900-1924. b) Look at some Russian History Questions. 1. Look at the following video clip – to briefly revise the Russian History: Russian Revolutions (9:59 minutes long) 2. Then, analyse and plan answers to Q.1 – Q.10. (Exam Preparations book,Continue reading “7. Russia (1900-1924)”
Lockdown Y9 – 2. Nazi Germany Questions
Wednesday 22 April 2020 – Year 9 1. Do all the Questions on ”Life in Nazi Germany”, (p.33) 2. Also do all the Questions on ”Hitler’s Germany”, (p.37) 3. Send me a private message on Schoology (use the SAME mail-thread!!!) to confirm that you have completed all the tasks as instructed today! (WordPress advertisements mayContinue reading “Lockdown Y9 – 2. Nazi Germany Questions”
Lockdown Y9 – 1. Life in Nazi Germany
Monday 20 April 2020 – Year 9 1. Make sure that the following tasks (on your tick-list) have been completed and ticked: 2. Mark the following tasks with a pencil: Page 27 Page 28 Page 30 Homework 3 3. Read p.31-32 and p.34-35 to discover what it was like to live in Nazi Germany. Continue reading “Lockdown Y9 – 1. Life in Nazi Germany”
Lockdown Y8 – 1. Britain and Trade
Year 8A – Monday 20 April 2020 Year 8B – Wednesday 22 April 2020 1. Make sure that the following tasks (on your tick-list) have been completed and ticked: 2. Mark the following task with a pencil: 3. Now we will start with a new topic: “Britain and Trade” 4. Watch the video on “BritainContinue reading “Lockdown Y8 – 1. Britain and Trade”
Lockdown Y8 – 2. Growth of British Trade
Year 8A – Wednesday 22 April 2020 Year 8B – Thursday 23 April 2020 1. Watch the video that explains “bias” and “propaganda”. (1:43 minutes long) 2. Copy the definitions for “bias” & “propaganda” into the boxes on p.72. 3. Do all the Questions on “The Growth of British Trade” (p.72) 4. Send me aContinue reading “Lockdown Y8 – 2. Growth of British Trade”
Lockdown Y7 – 2. The Normans
Year 7A – Wed. 22 April Year 7B – Thurs. 23 April Follow the order in which I give you instructions: 1. Mark the following task with a pencil: 2. And now for a bit of reading… 3. Watch the following video clips about the Norman Invasion and conquest: The Norman Conquest of England. (3:29Continue reading “Lockdown Y7 – 2. The Normans”
Lockdown Y7 – 1. Succession Crisis
Year 7A & Year 7B. Monday 20 April 2020 Before the Easter Holidays you looked at the king of England, Edward the Confessor, who died in January 1066 without an heir to the throne. That means that there was a succession crisis in England. Who should be the next king of England? Today, we willContinue reading “Lockdown Y7 – 1. Succession Crisis”
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