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Crash Course
Italian and German Unification: Crash Course European History
So, we haven't talked much about Italy and Germany so far in Crash Course Euro, and that's because prior to the mid-19th century, those two nation-states weren't really a thing. Today we'll look at how Italy and Germany pulled it...
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Planning the first entry of Florence Nightingale's diary
Pupil outcome: I can make a plan for writing a diary entry as Florence Nightingale. Key learning points: - Perspective is the way someone thinks, feels or sees something. - Florence Nightingale went to the Crimean War to help the wounded...
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Planning to write a section about Mary Seacole in a non-chronological report
Pupil outcome: I can make a plan for writing about Mary Seacole in a non-chronological report. Key learning points: - A non-chronological report is a type of non-fiction text. - A non-chronological report provides information on a...
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Delivering a presentation of a report on Florence Nightingale and Mary Seacole
Pupil outcome: I can present a non-chronological report on Florence Nightingale and Mary Seacole. Key learning points: - Presentations can be spoken aloud to an audience. - Presentations are effective ways to share information. -...
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Writing a section about Mary Seacole in a non-chronological report
Pupil outcome: I can write a section about Mary Seacole in a non-chronological report. Key learning points: - A complex sentence is a sentence formed of a simple sentence joined with subordination. - Subordination means joining a simple...
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Generating knowledge of Florence Nightingale and Mary Seacole for a report
Pupil outcome: I can generate knowledge of Florence Nightingale and Mary Seacole to use in a non-chronological report. Key learning points: - Florence Nightingale was a nurse during the Crimean War. - Florence Nightingale helped to train...
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Writing the conclusion of a report on Florence Nightingale and Mary Seacole
Pupil outcome: I can write the conclusion of a non-chronological report on Florence Nightingale and Mary Seacole. Key learning points: - Comparing means looking at how things are the same and contrasting means looking at how things are...
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Developing analytical responses
Pupil outcome: I can effectively develop my analytical writing leading with ‘big ideas’ and using tentative phrases and superlatives. Key learning points: - When writing analytical responses, you should begin by identifying and comparing...
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Analysing the poem ‘Belfast Confetti’ by Ciaran Carson
Pupil outcome: I can explain how Carson uses language, form and structure to convey a sense of the chaos and horror of The Troubles. Key learning points: - Enjambment and caesura are used to create a chaotic atmosphere. - Rhetorical...
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31 Days Of Black British History Day Two: Mary Seacole - Nursing legend
Uncover the inspiring story of Mary Seacole, the British-Jamaican nurse who defied racial barriers to care for soldiers in the Crimean War. Learn how she funded her own trip to the frontlines.
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The Strategic Dilemma: The Crimean War and the Quest for Limited Victory
This video provides a detailed analysis of the strategic challenges faced by the Allies during the Crimean War, focusing on their limited resources and the diplomatic and military strategies employed. It highlights the importance of...
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Civil War Hospitals
The medical hospitals established during the American Civil War helped save thousands of lives – and change how the US military cares for troops to this day.
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The Other Napoleon | The Life & Times of Napoleon III
Napoleon III: Always living in someone else's shadow. But hey, at least he managed to beat Russia at something.
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When Russia Sold Alaska
In 1959, the United States officially welcomed Alaska into the family as the 49th state. But did you know that 100 years earlier, Alaska was actually part of Russian America?
Jabzy
Russo-Turkish War 1877-78 - 3 Minute History
In this video, Jabzy brings us historical tidbits and unknown facts about the Russo-Turkish War 1877-78
Curated Video
Five Facts - Florence Nightingale
This video explores five fun facts about Florence Nightingale.
Red Rock Films
Women's History Activator: Florence Nightingale
Florence Nightingale, the founder of modern nursing
NPR: National Public Radio
Npr: Retelling the Tale of the Light Brigade
Listen to a National Public Radio broadcast aired on the 150th anniversary of the charge of the Light Brigade. The segment includes an interview with Crimean War historian Terry Brighton, a reading of Tennyson's famous "Charge of the...