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Analysing how Brontë presents nature in 'Shall earth no more inspire thee'
Pupil outcome: I can explain how Brontë uses personification and a regular structure to present ideas about nature in 'Shall earth no more inspire thee'. Key learning points: - Arguably, Brontë personifies nature in order to encourage...
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Understanding mankind and nature in Wordsworth's 'Lines Written in Early Spring'
Pupil outcome: I can explain how Wordsworth presents the relationship between man and nature in 'Lines Written in Early Spring'. Key learning points: - Wordsworth expresses the idea of harmony in nature through ‘Lines Written in Early...
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Context for Gothic literature: science and religion in the 19th century
Pupil outcome: I can explore important contextual ideas that impact Gothic literature, focusing on the Enlightenment, the Industrial Revolution and Charles Darwin’s ‘On the Origin of Species’. Key learning points: - The Enlightenment...
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Comparing Wordsworth and Brontë's views on nature
Pupil outcome: I can explain the similarities and differences in how Wordsworth and Brontë present nature in ‘Lines Written in Early Spring’ and ‘Shall earth no more inspire thee’. Key learning points: - Both poets use language to...
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Planning and writing the first main paragraph of an essay
Pupil outcome: I can write the first main paragraph of an essay, including a range of linguistic features. Key learning points: - Our essay will give one side of an argument, using a logical order that is supported by evidence. -...
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'Jekyll and Hyde': urbanisation and social divisions
Pupil outcome: I can analyse how Stevenson uses his descriptions of Victorian London to explore the impact of the Industrial Revolution. Key learning points: - Victorian London was noisy, overcrowded, and diverse, with people from...
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'Jekyll and Hyde': moral decay and respectability
Pupil outcome: I can analyse how Stevenson's depictions of Hyde convey the impact of Industrial Revolution on Victorian behaviour. Key learning points: - Vice was common in Victorian society; the wealthy could hide it, while the poor...
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'Jekyll and Hyde': repression and fragmented identities
Pupil outcome: I can explore how and why Stevenson presents Jekyll as losing control of his fragmented identity. Key learning points: - The Indutrial Revolution saw an increase in psychological conditions (anxiety, depression and...
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Understanding the poem ‘Neutral Tones’ by Thomas Hardy
Pupil outcome: I can explain how Hardy conveys the speaker's feelings about the breakdown of their relationship. Key learning points: - Hardy recalls a devastating moment of separation in a romantic relationship. - The desolate setting...
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Exploring the Romantic poets in the Edexcel 'Conflict' anthology
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...
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'A Christmas Carol': Dickens’ depictions of Victorian London
Pupil outcome: I can analyse how Dickens uses his descriptions of setting to depict Victorian London. Key learning points: - Victorian London was noisy, overcrowded and diverse, with people from various cultural backgrounds and social...
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Critical attitudes to powerful institutions in 'London' and 'Ozymandias'
Pupil outcome: I can compare how Romantic poets use language, form and structure to critique power and authority. Key learning points: - Both poets critiqued the power held by institutions in society. - Shelley focuses on the oppressor -...
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The Second Industrial Revolution
From barbed wire to the automobile, key inventions between 1870 and 1900 revolutionized American farming, communication, entertainment, and transportation.
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Workers in the Age of Industry
In the summer of 1892, steelworkers in Homestead, Pennsylvania went on strike after plans to cut pay were announced. The violence that followed was a pivotal moment in the struggle for workers’ rights in the United States.
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The Rise of America's Industrial Titans
During the 19th century, leading industrialists like Cornelius Vanderbilt, Andrew Carnegie, and John D. Rockefeller helped transform the U.S. from an agricultural to an industrial powerhouse, but at significant cost to competition and...
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Why More Americans Live In Massachusetts Than Vermont, New Hampshire And Maine Combined
New England is a beautiful region of the United States. But while the entire region is made up of 6 full states, Massachusetts is very dominant in terms of population and economy. In fact, Massachusetts by itself has more than twice the...
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Landmarks - Cornish Tin Mine
CORNISH TIN MINE KING EDWARD MINE IN CAMBORNE, IN CENTRAL CORNWALL, IS TYPICAL OF MANY OF THE MINE SITES. IT HAS SURVIVED ALMOST INTACT AND IS NOW THE OLDEST COMPLETE MINE IN CORNWALL. CORNWALL WAS THE GLOBAL HEART OF THE MINING...
Science ABC
What Would Happen If Humans Suddenly Disappeared?
If every human disappeared, homes would decay, animals would fend for themselves, and cities would revert back to nature. There would be no more pollution or hunting, but also no more farms or pets. Scientists would be able to find...
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Steam Power
Steam power lay at the heart of the Industrial Revolution. Discover steam power's historic legacy, how it works, and how much it is still used today.
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Urban Settlements
Urban environments may seem very different from one another – but their underlying structures are often remarkably similar. Human Geography - Orientation And Settlements - Learning Points. Every urban settlement has a central business...
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Explorer Society, Episode 2: Adventure in Egypt
Follow Explorer Society secret agents Cleo and Lance to ancient Egypt in seek of the pharaoh's missing scepter.
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Explorer Society Episode 1: Full Steam Ahead
Lance and Cleo are time-traveling agents for the Explorer Society. Follow them to Industrial Revolution London to help famous inventor James Watt recover his stolen steam engine plans.
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History of Soccer for Kids | Bedtime History
Dive into the rich tapestry of soccer's history with our compelling video journey. From its ancient origins to modern-day global phenomenon, explore the evolution of the beautiful game that unites nations. Witness iconic moments,...
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The Evolution of the Global Supply Chain: From Local to Worldwide
Discover the history of the global supply chain, from the Silk Road to modern innovations like containerization and digital technology. Learn how advancements in transportation and communication, such as steamships, railroads, and the...