In which John Green teaches you about Chinua Achebe's 1958 novel, Things Fall Apart. You'll learn about Igboland, a region in modern day Nigeria, prior to the arrival of the British Empire. Achebe tells the story of Okonkwo, an Igbo...

Pupil outcome: I can understand the context of 'Coming to England'. Key learning points: - 'Coming to England' is an autobiographical memoir, written by Floella Benjamin. - Floella writes about her early childhood in Trinidad in an...

Pupil outcome: I can explain why West Indian immigrants came to the UK on the Windrush and describe some of the challenges they faced when they arrived here. Key learning points: - Britain had a vast empire in the early 20th Century, but...

Pupil outcome: I can research the historical and social context of the Windrush in preparation for writing an essay. Key learning points: - The passengers of the Empire Windrush were seeking better job opportunities and a new life in...

Pupil outcome: I can explore the context of 'Princess Sophia Duleep Singh: My Story'. Key learning points: - ‘Princess Sophia Duleep Singh: My Story’ is a historical fiction text set between 1886-1928. - Sophia's life was intertwined...

Pupil outcome: I can explore characterisation in historical fiction. Key learning points: - Following their mother’s death, Sophia and her family are split up. - Sophia’s father has decided against regaining his kingdom, he has asked...

Pupil outcome: I can explain how Naidu presents the experience of dying at war within the context of Empire and colonialism. Key learning points: - Naidu personifies India as a mother to humanise the soldiers and emphaise that they are...

Pupil outcome: I can analyse Naidu's use of adjectives, similes and structure to present the fragility and youth of the soldiers who died for Britain. Key learning points: - The language shows the hollowness of victory. - The use of...

Pupil outcome: I can make detailed comparisons between how Brooke, Naidu and McCrae present ideas around war and the experience of dying at war. Key learning points: - Both Naidu and Brooke personify their respective countries but they...

Pupil outcome: I can explain that different sources can tell us different things about the impact of the expansion of empire, which has been debated by historians. Key learning points: - Historians draw upon a range of sources and...

Pupil outcome: I can interpret place value in the context of measure (imperial). Key learning points: - Imperial measures come from an older system of measuring. - Imperial measures evolved over the course of history. - Imperial measures...

Pupil outcome: I can explain how the English language has been influenced by different historical events over time. Key learning points: - The invading Angles, Saxons and Jutes brought useful language, for describing everyday things. -...

Pupil outcome: I can explain the reasons for migration, experiences and impact of migrants on early modern England. Key learning points: - In the early modern period, religion and economic opportunities were the main reasons for...

Pupil outcome: I can explain how Hardy explores attitudes to war. Key learning points: - The poem was written during the Boer War. - Hardy was very critical of this war and the British Empire’s military tactics. - Hardy was suspicious...

Pupil outcome: I can use my research to plan and write the first section of an essay about the Windrush. Key learning points: - Writing is most successful when structure, content and vocabulary is planned. - Information in this section...

Pupil outcome: I can discuss the wider context of Romanticism in relation to the four Romantic anthology poems. Key learning points: - The Romantic period prioritises imagination and self expression over regulation and institutional...

In 1756, Great Britain and France went to war for control of land, resources and global influence. The Seven Years’ War was the first truly global conflict, marked by major events across five continents.

In 1783, the Treaty of Paris formally ended the American Revolution. This historic document secured American independence but failed to address important issues that would lead to future divisions.

Fought between 1756 and 1763, the Seven Years' War was the first truly global conflict. In this video, learn about how the war reshaped power dynamics between Great Britain and France.

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Seven acclaimed researchers, including a Nobel Laureate, provide real-world examples of the relevance of Theory of Knowledge (TOK) concepts in their research. This interdisciplinary TOK Sampler relates a series of expert...

British Monarchs Family Tree | Alfred the Great to Charles III

New Zealand is incredible to behold. Its physical geography, mostly on the South Island, is some of the most awe inspiring in the entire world. And its for this reason, that the country has gained international fame through the likes of...