Learning guides
Learning Guides are designed for busy teachers who need to access to high quality, printable resources which will facilitate deep understanding. The resources in this section include sections where students are given the opportunity to practice their source analysis skills and/or their essay writing skills. Some aspects of the resources can be used in a flipped classroom scenario or for collaborative work.
Mastering Essay Writing
The art of writing history essay is unpacked in this 15-page resource. Students are provided clear structure and an understanding of the importance of using appropriate and accurate language to write analytical essays.
Collectivisation
Designed for students to use historical sources to inquire the nature and impact of collectivisation, this resource includes teacher notes and possible answers. The knowledge gained from this resource will help students understand the devastating impact of collectivisation.
Robber Barons?
The predatory image of the robber barons is an interesting and important idea for students to explore. If we define capitalism as Michael Merrill does i.e. rule by (or in the interests of) capitalists, then the role of entrepreneurs like Cornelius Vanderbilt is of paramount importance in the rise of capitalist America.
Leveraging Past Papers
‘“Leveraging past papers for future success’ is an excellent resource for time-poor teachers. Whilst we reflect upon the examiner’s comments from the previous year’s exam in each new year, we often do not have the ‘creative space’ or time to ‘unpack’ this feedback. Being able to link the issues that have been identified with specific teaching strategies and classroom activities will be a game changer for many of us who want our students to improve their analytical and writing skills.”
Using Feedback
John Hattie’s research is clear that feedback can bring about significant improvements in the quality of student work. This FREE resource can be used to support student to improve upon the quality of their essay writing
Industrialisation
This short resource has five key questions which are designed to guide students to reach a deep understanding of the Five-Year Plans. Included are a pair of sources (context & usefulness) with worked answers. Sample answers to the five questions are included.
1929 Crash & Hoover
In 9 pages, students are guided to look into the causes of the Stock Market Crash. Students then investigate the measures President Hoover implemented to deal with the Great Depression. Students are encouraged to make judgement, analyse sources and practice their analytical essay writing skills.
Whoever Controls Germany, Controls Europe
This resource starts with the devastation the German people faced at the end of World War II. Powerful images, maps, cartoons and historian’s perspectives are paired with suggested teaching strategies. These are designed for students to be firmly grounded in the European context for the Australian Year 12 Unit, The Changing European World.
Tsarist Russia
Students work collaboratively with historical sources to reach conclusions about the nature of Tsarist Russia. Freeware such as Padlet can be utilised. Guiding questions provide students with direction.
Terror & Personality Cult
This 9-page resource guides students to use their texts and carefully chosen historical sources to investigate the nature and impact of terror and the cult of personality. Two essays questions are provided for students to work through.
FDR and the New Deal
Designed as a guided inquiry, this collaborative-based resource encourages students to use a range of historical sources and their texts to arrive that a judgement on the effectiveness of the New Deal. The use of ICT helps students to work as a class and support each other in the evaluative process.
