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The Constituent Assembly – Lenin’s Russia, Roleplay Unit

Monday, January 23rd, 2012

This worksheet is part of the new Scheme of Work through which the entire topic of Lenin’s Russia is taught through an extended roleplay with students taking the role of different Politburo members.

The 1917 Decrees and the 1918 Constitution – Lenin’s Russia, Roleplay Unit

Thursday, January 19th, 2012

This worksheet is part of the new Scheme of Work through which the entire topic of Lenin’s Russia is taught through an extended roleplay with students taking the role of different Politburo members.

Research Grid – Lenin’s Russia, Roleplay Unit

Sunday, January 15th, 2012

This worksheet is part of the new Scheme of Work through which the entire topic of Lenin’s Russia is taught through an extended roleplay with students taking the role of different Politburo members.

Who was the Greatest Figure of the Industrial Revolution?

Sunday, January 8th, 2012

This lesson follows on well from the studies of individuals (see entire unit here). Students consider the big changes – transport, agriculture, smelting and so on – and try to link them together in a meaningful way. I have now added are some samples produced by my own students: Olivia | Hanif | Grace

Religious Events in the Early Modern Period – Overview timeline / research task

Thursday, January 5th, 2012

Religious events in the Early Modern Period
Before moving on to the next topic of study, this activity gets students to investigate a wide range of other events going on in Europe at the same time as the Lutheran Reformation. In this way they get a useful overview of the entire period rather than merely a narrow view of one or two events.

The Lutheran Reformation: Designing a Movie Poster / Trailer

Monday, January 2nd, 2012

A Powerpoint template getting students to match historical characters from the timeline of Luther’s life to real actors. A completed version is also available, along with a movie trailer produced recently by one of my students. For the full unit, click here.