2016 marks the 950th anniversary of the Battle of Hastings and William the Conqueror's invasion of England. This teaching resource taps into this historical watershed and directs students to examine the nature of William the Conqueror's rule. In keeping with 21st century learning, this teaching resource directs students to work collaboratively in order to critically examine a range of primary and secondary sources. They are given choices in the creative communication of their evaluation.
This teaching resource needs to be used after students learn about the Battle of Hastings, the Harrying of the North, the Salisbury Oath and the Domesday Survey. As such it can be used as an assessment item. This 8-page teaching resource will engage students of varying learning styles and could result on some entertaining presentations! You will find this resource here.
{Year 12 Russia and the Soviet Union}: Building a Communist Society 1917 - 1924
This teaching resource is designed to tap into the creative side of students and encourages them to use technology to present their understanding on the extent to which the Bolsheviks changed Russian society. Students examine individual and group experiences, and the role propaganda and terror played in the period up to 1924.
A number of primary sources from the Bolsheviks form the basis of this investigation and students work collaboratively to look into the impact of the laws and decrees that were issued. It is envisaged that this challenging, yet creative task will help students gain an understanding of the far reaching consequences of Bolshevik reform prior to the Stalin period. It will set the scene for the historical debate on whether Stalinism was a product of Leninism. We hope this resource, which you will find here, will be enjoyed by students and teachers alike.
{Year 12 Russia and the Soviet Union}: Establishing a Communist State
The Bolsheviks consolidated their power beyond Petrograd with terror and violence. This 13-page resource is designed for students to work independently with a number of varied primary sources and with their texts. Students are required to structure their notes carefully and think about the impact of Bolshevik actions in the period 1917-1921. This will give classroom teachers the opportunity to work with students individually in order to gauge their understanding of the course thus far. You will find this resource here.
{Year 12 Russia and the Soviet Union}:The October Revolution
The events that led to the beginning of the Bolshevik seizure of power, while very exciting, can cause much confusion. This resource is designed to assist students to come to terms with the chronology of events and assess the role Lenin, Trotsky and the Bolsheviks played. To this end, students evaluate the leadership shown by Kerensky in the war effort and during the Kornilov Revolt. Students also evaluate the role of Menshevik leader, Martov. Students are then encouraged to explore 'what if' scenarios and examine the role of Bolshevik propaganda in the creation of a violent, Bolshevik-led revolution. We anticipate that students of Russia and the Soviet Union 1914-1945 will find the various activities in this resource enjoyable and challenging. You will find this teaching resource here.
{Year 11 Capitalism: the American Experience}: The Stock Market Crash 1929
This 6-page resource for the unit Capitalism: the American Experience, begins with a photograph which teachers can use to stimulate some discussion regarding the gathering of large crowds in front of the Stock Market Exchange. Students then embark on a structured task to investigate the short- and long-term causes of the Crash. Armed with knowledge, students are given the opportunity to work through three primary sources. In particular, students practice their skills at answering message and perspective questions. You will find this resource here.