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Teaching activity
I would strongly encourage all A Level students to watch it. It comes with the important caveat emptor, that is does contain some strong language.
Refresher activity for Y13 on British Politics
I think the science points to actively revisiting the Y12 element of the linear A Level, so here is an activity that might be worthwhile
A plug for BBC's Newsnight
Intelligent programming for developing syllabus knowledge and beyond
Excellent resource on UK politics - free!
I may be teaching the proverbial grandmother to suck eggs here?
Cabinet Confidential
The best documentary on PM and Cabinet - essential viewing
Another good example of the use of Opposition Days
How the legislature can use this mechanism for the purposes of executive scrutiny - with hat tip to one of my Year 12s
Excellent devolution resource
'Has Devolution Worked?' from the Institute for Government is essential for anyone teaching or studying this key topic
Electoral College research and debate
The arguments for and against the current system for electing the US President are well known, but what really differentiates student answers is the depth and range of examples
Checks and Balances: Useful US Politics Resource for A-Level Students from The Economist
Just a quick note to highlight what I think is a great free resource from the Economist which will help them keep up-to-date with US politics.
Political Compass - starter activity for new Politics students
Here's an updated version of the popular activity 'Political Compass' which teachers have used as part of their induction classes with new Politics students in previous years.
Starter activity for new Politics students - Boris or Borisn't!
Here's a short, engaging starter activity aimed at lessons with new Politics students over the coming weeks. Entitled 'Boris or Borisn't', the activity presents 6 statements on screen about the new...
Revision Flashcards for Edexcel A-Level Politics Students Prove Ideal Throughout Year 13
Our Edexcel A-Level Politics revision flashcard packs proved really popular in the run-up to the recent exams.
This extended (20+minute) video from CNBC explores the rise of democratic socialism in the US.
It's been quite a year for the amazing A-Level Politics Teacher group!
US Politics - What Explains the Low Turnout in the USA?
A useful short video here from the FT that attempts to explain why turnout in US elections is relatively low compared with the likes of the UK and other established democracies.
Spotting a Business Opportunity in the Dating Market
I'm not sure there is much that a professional photographer could do for me (photoshop is another matter, of course). However, users of dating apps are increasingly turning to professional...
A Week Is A Long Time - UK Politics Quiz 10 January 2018
The first UK politics quiz of 2018! Good luck...
Countries Most & Least Satisfied With Democracy
Here is an infographic from Pew Research that you might want to use when teaching strengths and weaknesses of democratic processes and institutions.
A Short History of the Democratic Party (US)
This six minute video from the excellent VOX team provides a concise history of the Democratic Party - very useful context for all students of US politics.
Do You Know Your Shadow Cabinet? - "MatchUp" Activity
Match the eight named members of Jeremy Corbyn's Shadow Cabinet with their roles. Be careful, you only get four attempts to get it correct!