Modern World History to GCSE

Modern World History to GCSE
Author: James Mason
Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA
Total Pages: 208
Release: 2001
Genre: General Certificate of Secondary Education
ISBN: 9780199134236

A new edition of this comprehensive summary and revision text for the revised Modern World History specifications at GCSE. The book covers the core content of all the major boards and also includes four depth studies: Germany, the USSR, the USA and a new depth study on Britain 1905-51, focussing on Britain in the First and Second World Wars. There is also additional material on women and Ireland. A new exam preparation section is provided at the back of the book, to help students understand how to improve their exam grades, as we'll as a glossary of key historical terms. An indispensable text for presenting topics in class and an ideal revision aid for students working on their own.

GCSE Modern World History

GCSE Modern World History
Author: Ben Walsh
Publisher: Hodder Murray
Total Pages: 232
Release: 2002
Genre: History
ISBN: 9780719577147

Provide complete support for your GCSE Modern World History candidates with best-selling books and digital resources from an author you can really trust. GCSE Modern World History is the leading textbook for GCSE and IGCSE Modern World History courses. The core content of the Modern World History specifications is comprehensively covered through lucid explanation and carefully selected source material. The most popular option units and depth studies are covered in sufficient detail to make separate purchase of topic books unnecessary. Questions, activities and Focus Tasks are provided throughout to: - deepen understanding of the content - develop evaluative and investigative skills - help students become more independent learners - support exam preparation. This Teacher's Resource Book includes structured support for every major task in the Student's Book. This book is also available as an enhanced eLearning Edition on CD which offers every element of the Student's Book for use on interactive whiteboards and school networks. 1 The First World War 9780719579738 2 The USSR, Germany and the USA between the Wars 9780719579745 3 Co-operation and Conflict 1919-1945 9780719579721 4 International Relations 1945-1990 9780719579752

Essential Modern World History

Essential Modern World History
Author: Steven Waugh
Publisher: Nelson Thornes
Total Pages: 116
Release: 2001-09-10
Genre:
ISBN: 0748762671

This product represents a complete resource package for the new GSCE specifications. Accompanying the student book, this resource pack has been specifically developed to match the AQA Modern World GCSE specification. The pack features practical advice and ready-to-use copymasters that aim to provide detailed assessment guidance; differentiated support for all ability levels; a breakdown of different types of questions in the written examination papers at two levels; and coverage of content options within each question type.

The Modern World

The Modern World
Author: Allan Todd
Publisher:
Total Pages: 38
Release: 2001
Genre: History
ISBN: 9780199134250

This volume covers the core content of all the Modern World History GCSE specifications, including the most popular outline and depth studies, and coursework options. Presented in double-page spreads, the text focuses on the essential information and historical skills needed to do well in the exams. Introductory spreads at the start of each chapter encourage students to focus on the key issues, and end of chapter summaries and examiner's tips help students to prepare for the exams. Difficult terms are highlighted and explained on the page, while extra information is provided in the margins to challenge and stimulate the more able. Questions develop both knowledge and skills and concentrate on areas commonly found most difficult.

Edexcel GCSE Modern World History Revision Guide 2nd edition

Edexcel GCSE Modern World History Revision Guide 2nd edition
Author: Ben Walsh
Publisher: Hodder Education
Total Pages: 201
Release: 2014-09-26
Genre: Study Aids
ISBN: 1471831744

Achieve your best with this motivating revision guide packed with tips and opportunities to practise for the exam. This guide meets the core requirements of the latest Edexcel specification. Written by expert author Ben Walsh, it not only includes helpful analysis, primary/secondary sources and review materials but also fosters active and effective revision to help you reach your highest potential. - Review all the key content of the Edexcel course with just the right amount of detail. - Keep on track with exam requirements with exam tips throughout. - Complete tasks which enhance your understanding and revision methods. CONTENTS: Unit 1: Peace and War: International Relations, 1900-91 Chapter 1: Why did war break out in 1914? International rivalry, 1900-14 Chapter 2: The peace settlement: 1918-29 Chapter 3: Why did war break out in 1939? International relations, 1929-39 Chapter 4: How did the Cold War develop? 1943-56 Chapter 5: Three Cold War crises: Berlin, Cuba and Czechoslovakia c. 1957-69 Chapter 6: Why did the Cold War end? The invasion of Afghanistan to the collapse of the Soviet Union, 1979-91 Unit 2: Modern World Depth Studies Chapter 7: Germany, 1918-39 Chapter 8: Russia, 1917-39 Chapter 9: The USA, 1919-41 Unit 3: Modern World Source Enquiry Chapter 10: War and the transformation of British society c. 1903-26 Chapter 11: War and the transformation of British society c. 1931-51 Chapter 12: A divided union? The USA, 1945-70

AQA GCSE History: Understanding the Modern World

AQA GCSE History: Understanding the Modern World
Author: David Ferriby
Publisher: Hodder Education
Total Pages: 867
Release: 2016-04-18
Genre: Study Aids
ISBN: 1471864367

Create a stimulating, well-paced teaching route through the 2016 GCSE History specification using this tailor-made series that draws on a legacy of market-leading history textbooks and the individual subject specialisms of the author team to inspire student success. - Motivate your students to deepen their subject knowledge through an engaging and thought-provoking narrative that makes historical concepts accessible and interesting to today's learners - Embed progressive skills development in every lesson with carefully designed Focus Tasks that encourage students to question, analyse and interpret key topics - Take students' historical understanding to the next level by using a wealth of original contemporary source material to encourage wider reflection on different periods - Help your students achieve their potential at GCSE with revision tips and practice questions geared towards the changed assessment model, plus useful advice to aid exam preparation - Confidently navigate the new AQA specification using the expert insight of experienced authors and teachers with examining experience This single core text contains all four period studies and the following wider world depth studies: - Conflict and tension, 1894-1918 - Conflict and tension, 1918-1939 - Conflict and tension between East and West, 1945-1972 - Conflict and tension in Asia, 1950-1975

The Single Mom's Workplace Survival Guide

The Single Mom's Workplace Survival Guide
Author: Brenda Armstrong
Publisher: Gospel Light
Total Pages: 196
Release: 2002
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 9781569553077

"Every Mom is a Working Mom." But never before have circumstances forced so many moms to raise their children single-handedly, which usually includes holding down a paying job in addition to taking care of the home and kids. Book jacket.

Cambridge IGCSE Modern World History

Cambridge IGCSE Modern World History
Author: Ben Walsh
Publisher: Hodder Education
Total Pages: 328
Release: 2013-11-29
Genre: History
ISBN: 9781444164428

Complete support for the 20th Century section of the IGCSE History syllabus with best-selling books and digital resources from an author you can really trust. This new edition of Ben Walsh's best-selling GCSE Modern World History provides a comprehensive textbook for Cambridge IGCSE History covering the 20th Century core content and developing the necessary skills. It provides a winning combination of features that will meet the needs of all students: - Clear, engaging and provocative author text brings the 20th Century period to life and summarises complicated history clearly without being simplistic - Focus Tasks (exactly targeting each focus point of the 20th Century part of the syllabus) steadily deepen students' understanding of the content while progressively building their history skills - Original and relevant source material - written and visual - is used for historical investigation not just for illustration - Exam Focus and Revision Tips help students acquire both the necessary content knowledge and the essential conceptual understanding In its previous editions this book has provided students with what they need to achieve their best possible results, and provided teachers with what they need to teach a rewarding and worthwhile course. It's a winning combination. It is endorsed by Cambridge International Examinations. Contents How this book will help you to succeed in Cambridge IGCSE History Section 1: Core Content Option B - International Relations since 1919 Part 1 The Inter-War Years 1919-1939 1 Were the peace treaties of 1919-23 fair? 2 To what extent was the League of Nations a success? 3 Why had international peace collapsed by 1939? Part 2 The Cold War and the Gulf, 1945-2000 4 Who was to blame for the Cold War? 5 How effectively did the USA contain the spread of Communism? 6 How secure was the USSR's control over Eastern Europe, 1948-c.1989? 7 Why did events in the Gulf matter c.1970-2000? Exam Focus: core content option B Section 2: Depth Studies 9 Germany, 1918-45 8 Russia, 1905-41 10 The USA,1919-41 Exam Focus: depth studies This book is supported by online Teaching and Learning resources powered by Dynamic Learning. These provide extensive ICT-based activities for all key topics which will help refine students' historical thinking and focus their revision.