Essay-Planning Task
This worksheet is designed to be used in conjunction with the mid-unit assessment in this unit. Students compare, contrast and connect 6 key factors to produce a detailed essay plan.

The Reichstag Fire Roleplay exercise
A roleplay exercise designed to take place over a one-hour lesson. Students investigate the evidence and reliability of the main witnesses after dividing into prosecution and defence teams. A separate team of judges prepare “surprise evidence” for each side. This teacher promptsheet is also necessary.

• Here are the major events to commemorate in lessons, assemblies and extension tasks in January 2010.
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Samuel Pepys began his diary: 1st Jan. 1660 (350 years ago today)

Cameroon gained its independence: 1st Jan. 1960 (50 years ago today)

Albert Camus, author of “The Plague”, died: 4th Jan. 1960 (50 years ago today)

Galileo Galilei discovered the moons of Jupiter: 7th Jan. 1610 (400 years ago today)

The marriage of Napoleon Bonaparte and Josephine was annulled: 10th Jan. 1810 (200 years ago today)

The United Kingdom “Peers v. People” General Election: 15th Jan. 1910 (100 years ago today)

Django Reinhardt, jazz guitarist, was was born: 23rd Jan. 1910 (100 years ago today)

Thomas Crapper, English inventor of the modern toilet, died: 27th Jan. 1910 (100 years ago today)

The tensions between the major powers prior to World War One are outlined using the scenario of a shared house in this worksheet.

An introduction to the relevance of the topic.

Part 2 of the French Revolution simulation. It is 1789. You are the French aristocrat, the Count of Camembert. You are an advisor to King Louis XVI of France. Your job is to give him good advice when he faces difficult decisions. The game is complete with sound effects and a worksheet.