SS1 Second Term History Lesson Note and Scheme of Work

 

History Lesson Note and Scheme of Work for SS1 Second Term:

 

Second Term

 

Week 1 – The Enlightenment and Age of Reason

Lesson Note:

 

Introduction to the Enlightenment era

Focus on key Enlightenment thinkers and ideas

Scheme of Work:

 

Discuss the impact of Enlightenment on society

Explore the concept of reason and individual rights

Activities:

 

Debate on Enlightenment ideals

Create a timeline of major Enlightenment thinkers

Week 2 – French Revolution

Lesson Note:

 

Study the causes and events of the French Revolution

Analyze the outcomes and impact on Europe

Scheme of Work:

 

Discuss the social, economic, and political factors leading to the revolution

Explore the rise of Napoleon Bonaparte

Activities:

 

Simulate the Estates General

Create a visual representation of the French Revolution timeline

Week 3 – Industrial Revolution

Lesson Note:

 

Overview of the Industrial Revolution

Study the technological advancements and social changes

Scheme of Work:

 

Discuss the shift from agrarian to industrial societies

Explore the impact on labor, urbanization, and living conditions

Activities:

 

Industrial Revolution role-play

Analyze primary sources on working conditions

Week 4 – Imperialism and Colonialism

Lesson Note:

 

Study the era of imperialism and colonial expansion

Analyze the motivations and consequences

Scheme of Work:

 

Explore European powers’ colonization of Africa, Asia, and the Americas

Discuss resistance movements against imperialism

Activities:

 

Create a colonial map with regions controlled by different powers

Debate on the ethical implications of imperialism

Week 5 – World War I: Causes and Consequences

Lesson Note:

 

Study the causes and consequences of World War I

Analyze the impact on global politics and societies

Scheme of Work:

 

Discuss the complex web of alliances and triggers for the war

Explore the Treaty of Versailles and its aftermath

Activities:

 

Simulate a peace conference negotiation

Analyze wartime propaganda posters

Week 6-8 – Between the Wars: Interwar Period

Lesson Note:

 

Overview of the interwar period

Study the rise of totalitarian regimes and economic challenges

Scheme of Work:

 

Discuss the rise of Hitler, Mussolini, and Stalin

Explore the economic effects of the Great Depression

Activities:

 

Research and present on a specific aspect of the interwar period

Simulate a League of Nations assembly

Week 9 – World War II: Causes and Events

Lesson Note:

 

Study the causes and major events of World War II

Analyze the impact on the global balance of power

Scheme of Work:

 

Discuss the rise of fascism and the aggression of Axis powers

Explore the Allied strategies and victories

Activities:

 

Create a timeline of key WWII events

Simulate a wartime press conference

Week 10 – The Cold War: Ideological Conflict

Lesson Note:

 

Overview of the Cold War era

Study the ideological conflict between the U.S. and the Soviet Union

Scheme of Work:

 

Discuss the origins and key events of the Cold War

Analyze the impact on global politics and proxy conflicts

Activities:

 

Model United Nations simulation

Debate on the merits of capitalism vs. communism

Week 11 – Revision Week

Activities and Approach:

 

Review major concepts from the term

Conduct practice exams and quizzes

Address specific areas of concern

Week 12 – Examination Week

Activities and Approach:

 

Administer end-of-term examinations

Ensure proper examination procedures and invigilation

Week 13 – School Dismissal Week

Activities and Approach:

 

Concluding remarks and term summary

Distribute report cards and provide feedback

Encourage further reading during the break.