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Interactive Interview with Josef Stalin [interactive] Allocate out a different topic from those listed in the drop-down menu to each student. In a subsequent lesson, each student then does a presentation to the class based on their findings. Best of all is if they choose the three most interesting questions and responses and memorise these. The questions are then given by each student to the teacher. Each student then has to sit in front of the class, and the teacher interviews each "Stalin" whilst the rest of the class takes notes.
The Court of the Red Tsar: Overview of the CD Audiobook A grid summarising the main themes and personalities covered in each section of the audiobook.
Introduction A re-cap on the political situation in Russia in the early 1920s, a historiographical overview of the importance of the topic, some possible exam questions, and a discussion of Stalin's qualities (teacher version here).There is a completed teacher version available.
The Rise of Stalin: A Sweet Roleplay Exercise! [interactive] This interactive exercise forms part of the ActiveHistory unit on Stalin's Rise to Power. Students take the role of five key members of the Politburo at the end of 1922. The respective power of these figures is represented by distributing a large bag of sweets between them. As events unfold, members of the audience have to consider who is gaining power, and at whose expense. At each stage, the sweets are redistributed accordingly and the computer keeps a graphic track of changing fortunes. Video clips from YouTube are built in at appropriate points to consolidate knowledge. A printable worksheet is dynamically generated at the end of the exercise, providing graphics, narrative and follow-up questions.
Completed Model Essay: Compare and Contrast the Rise of Mao and Stalin PowerPoint Teacher Presentation: Why did Stalin become leader of the USSR? These resources could be used following the completion of the essay as part of a feedback session, or as part of revision materials before the final examination.
The Rise of Stalin: Collapsible Revision Notes [interactive] Ideal as a revision / consolidation activity
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