Summary:
Investigating History is a programme for Key Stage 3, which provides thematic coverage of key
periods and uses historical enquiries as a means of examining change over time. Each of the
chapters in the pupil books features summative tasks, which connect different aspects of the
historical issues and themes covered, and provide excellent opportunities for extended work
and assessment.
The series also places an emphasis on providing a wide variety of activities, which not only help
students develop their skills of historical enquiry, but use literacy, citizenship and ICT to achieve
meaningful outcomes. Elements of the National Key Stage 3 Strategy for the Teaching of
Foundation Subjects are included throughout as a means of enhancing the study of history.
Investigating History: A World Study After 1900 Teacher Resource CD-ROM contains
guidance and support materials for teachers. Including:
• Lesson plans to accompany each enquiry and summative activity
• Clearly defined objectives relating to the History Programme of Study and the
Key Stage 3 Strategy
• Guidance on how to use the series most effectively in relation to
differentiation and assessment
• A range of support activities that can be used by pupils of varying
abilities to complete enquiries and summative tasks (usable as
either electronic or print-based tasks)
• Self-standing homework activities

• These CD-ROMs contain comprehensive and editable lesson plans to accompany every enquiry and summative activity in the student books
  
  Each CD-ROM contains strategies and materials that help teachers differentiate for their lower attainers, mainstream students and the most able
  
  The resources incorporate ICT based activities, including Powerpoint presentations, Word-based activities and Excel spreadsheets

Table of Contents:
War and Change - How did the First World War change British Society?
The Nazi Dictatorship - Why Was Hitler So Popular in Germany?
Revolution! - Did the Russian Revolution Really Make Life Better for Ordinary Russians?
American Dream, or Nightmare? - How Bad Was The Depression in the United States?
People and War - What Was It Like to Live Through 'Total' War?
The Jewish Tragedy - How Did the War Change Nazi Treatment of the Jews?
The World Divided - Why Was there a Cold War After the Second World War?
Complex Conflicts - What has Been the Role of Religion, Politics and Money in Causing Recent Conflicts?

About the Author(s):
John Clare is Deputy Head of Greenfields Comprehensive School in Newton Aycliffe and an experienced author of educational material.
Neil DeMarco is Head of History at Chesham High School, Buckinghamshire, and is a well-known author of History textbooks.

Readership:
Teachers and students of Key Stage 3 History