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GCSE/IB History: International Relations, 1919-29


 
   
 

The League of Nations in the 1920s: The Theory

1. Aims and Strengths of the League
2. Decision Making Game 1 - The League in Theory
Take a series of decisions about the membership, structure and objectives of the League of Nations. At the end of the simulation, students will be presented with an essay writing frame based on their choices to complete as a homework exercise. Complete with 2 worksheets and a factual test as the game proceeds, the scores from which can be emailed to the teacher.
3. Membership Problems
4. Membership Problems - Extension Task
5. Structural Problems


The League of Nations in the 1920s: The Practice

 
1. Decision Making Game 2 - The League in Practice
Take a series of decisions about the actions of the League in terms of Border Disputes, Disarmament and Social Affairs. At the end of the simulation, students will be presented with an essay writing frame based on their choices to complete as a homework exercise. Complete with 2 worksheets and a factual test as the game proceeds, the scores from which can be emailed to the teacher.
2. Border Disputes
3. Border Disputes - Extension Task
4. Social Problems
5. Disarmament
6. Agreements reached outside the League
7. Essay Task

The League of Nations in the 1920s: IB-Style Sourcework Assignments

1. The League and Disarmament [1]
A 1-hour sourcework assignment in the style of the International Baccalaureate syllabus for History.
2. The League and Disarmament [2]
A second 1-hour sourcework assignment in the style of the International Baccalaureate syllabus for History.

Interactive Quizzes / Revision

1. 1. League of Nations in the 1920s: Interactive Cartoon analysis
Analyse a series of cartoons by hovering over details and answering exam-style questions. When you have finished, the computer will provide you with a printout comparing your answer to a model answer. A great way to revise and develop sourcework skills.
2. Manic Miner Games
International Relations in the 1920s
3. "Splat!" Games
The Interwar Years
4. "CannonBall Fun" Games
International Relations in the 1920s
5. "Wordshoot!" Games
International Relations: The 1920's
6. "Fling the Teacher" Quizzes
International Relations in the 1920's
7. "Hot Potatoes" Self-Marking Quizzes
League in the 1920's
8. Decision Making Game - Broad Overview
This is the decision-making game which I originally wrote a few years ago, now superceded by the two-part game listed above. It still serves as a very handy overview of the entire 1920s period.

Worksheets / PowerPoints for GCSE History

   
1. The League of Nations to 1930 By Mr. Fitzsimmons 256kb

Interactive Lessons for GCSE History

1. In-Depth Investigation
How to Analyse Cartoons: 1919-39
Designed specifically for GCSE revision!; developed from the Abyssinian Crisis Cartoon investigation

History weblinks for GCSE/IB History: International Relations, 1919-29

1. GCSE History: International Relations, 1919-29 

 

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