Take a fresh look at life in 20th century Britain, through the eyes of those whose history has too often been neglected. This is the first time that a school textbook has woven together experiences of disability, the LGBTQ+ community, women and Gypsy, Roma and Traveller people, against the backdrop of key events and changes in this 80-year period. b” Add a new dimension to familiar topics. /bWhile the Roaring Twenties were in full swing, what were the experiences of disabled ex-servicemen? What opportunities did women have? Structured around topics that are already taught at KS3, this book makes it easy for you to see how and where you can tell a more representative history.brbrb” Diversify your KS3 curriculum/b. Designed to be used flexibly, the enquiries can be slotted into any schemes of work that you follow. Mindful of the time constraints of KS3, the authors have ensured that the book is suitable for self-guided homework tasks - as well as classwork - with accessible language throughout.brbrb” Think like a historian. /bThe 'Making History' feature shines a light on the work of academics, showing pupils that history is a construction of the past and highlighting the challenges of finding some people in records. Introducing sources and interpretations in this thought-provoking way provides a skills springboard for GCSE and A-level.brbrb” Trust the academic seal of approval. /bThe authors have worked with nine historians from the very start of the project, who have reviewed the content to ensure that the historiography is accurate and up to date.brbr---brbrA NEW FOCUS ON...brbrbThe textbooks that belong in your classroom./bbrbThe people and stories that belong in your curriculum./bbr

This must-have guide supports you on your journey teaching history, from trainee to head of department – and everything in-between. Find a wealth of practical advice and ideas for delivering effective history lessons, developing a coherent and diverse curriculum, building your subject knowledge and becoming a head of department. Succeeding as a History Teacher is packed full of real-life examples, invaluable advice and top tips for making every history lesson count. It advises on how history teachers can integrate research-informed practices, such as retrieval practice, direct instruction, modelling, metacognition, feedback, and reading and comprehension strategies, into the unique discipline of history. It also covers sequencing, assessment and feedback, and a model for a great history lesson, and is suitable for use at Key Stages 3, 4 and 5. The Succeeding As... series offers practical, no-nonsense guidance to help you excel in a specific role in a secondary school. Including everything you need to be successful in your teaching career, the books are ideal for those just starting out as well as more experienced practitioners looking to develop their skill sets.

A Companion to Contemporary Britain covers the key themesand debates of 20th-century history from the outbreak of the SecondWorld War to the end of the century. Assesses the impact of the Second World War Looks at Britain’s role in the wider world, including thelegacy of Empire, Britain’s ‘specialrelationship’ with the United States, and integration withcontinental Europe Explores cultural issues, such as class consciousness,immigration and race relations, changing gender roles, and theimpact of the mass media Covers domestic politics and the economy Introduces the varied perspectives dominating historicalwriting on this period Identifies the key issues which are likely to fuel futuredebate

This book contains creative and imaginative tried-and-tested starters and plenaries for engaging students in all areas of a history lesson.

In 2016 the UCL Centre for Holocaust Education published a landmark study, What do students know and understand about the Holocaust? Almost 10,000 students aged 11 to 18 participated in the research. It was the largest of its kind anywhere in the world. The study indicated that the vast majority of young people found the subject interesting and relevant. However, it also revealed that many students did not have clear knowledge and understanding of the Holocaust. Written in direct response to the findings of the 2016 national study, this textbook significantly improves understanding of the Holocaust by: This textbook is supported by additional materials and teacher guidance notes on the UCL Centre for Holocaust Education website (holocausteducation.org.uk). The original design, development and distribution of this textbook was funded by the Toni Schiff Memorial Fund and the Pears Foundation. The Centre is enormously grateful for their support. The Wiener Holocaust Library also provided considerable assistance in developing the textbook.

The Rise & Fall of the British Empire, a guide to the history of the British Empire, is one of four new in-depth titles with all the fantastic features you expect from our best-selling KS3 History series. Take your students' learning even further with the new KS3 History Depth Study titles. Designed to support the best-selling KS3 History resources, these textbooks give a more detailed insight into British and world history, allowing teachers to delve deeper into topics and themes of particular interest.

This authoritative catalogue of the Corcoran Gallery of Art's renowned collection of pre-1945 American paintings will greatly enhance scholarly and public understanding of one of the finest and most important collections of historic American art in the world. Composed of more than 600 objects dating from 1740 to 1945.