A-Level History Year 12 2N

		Half Term 1
Intent	What are we building on?	This unit builds on work from GCSE Paper 2 - Superpower Relations. It builds on knowledge of the Soviet Union, and the global force that Russia became after WW2. This unit provides context to this, tracking the journey from the abdication of Tsar Nicholas II in 1917 through to Stalin’s death in 1953.
	Overarching theme, specification Link	AQA: A Level Paper 2N - Revolution and Dictatorship: Russia 1917-1953. What was the spark for dissent and revolution in 1917?
Implementation	What are we teaching?	Week 1: What is Communism and how far was this achieved by 1953? I will be introduced to the course and its requirements. I will know what communism is and what it aimed to achieve in Russia. What was Russia like before 1917? I will begin to unpick the condition of Russia before the February/March 1917 revolution.
		Week 2: How was Russian society organised? I will develop a deeper understanding of society pre-1917, the different groups, how they were organised as well as opposition and key individuals. I will begin looking at source analysis skills using the COPY technique, with modelling.
		Week 3: Who was the Tsar and how did he rule? I will explore who the Tsar was and his political authority by looking at the autocratic system in place and its problems. I will continue developing source analysis skills with the COPY technique in preparation for the Portfolio.
		Week 4: What was the state of the economy pre-1917 revolution? I will develop knowledge on the economic and social state of Russia. I will consider the impact on society and politics. Portfolio 1
		Week 5: What was the February/March revolution of 1917? I will look at the causes and course of revolution including the issues of leadership and the Tsar’s abdication and the establishment of the Dual Authority with, the Petrograd Soviet and Provisional Government. Feedback and modelling on source analysis.
		Week 6: Why was Lenin’s return significant? I will look at the return of Lenin, his ideology and the April Theses and other key events in the run up to revolution. Portfolio Feedback
	What comes next?	How did Lenin and the Bolsheviks consolidate power between 1918-1924?
	Links to other curriculum areas	Economics A Level, Unit 1.1 Nature of Economics - the distinction between free market, mixed and command economies: referencing Karl Marx, as well as the advantages and disadvantages of a free market and command economy.
Impact	How will this be embedded and assessed?	I will remember by undertaking daily DNAs, weekly short answer tests. I will master source analysis and essay writing through modelling, practice and response to feedback given. Portfolio 1: What was the state of Russia by the beginning of 1917? (Knowledge test and section of 30 mark source analysis) (Portfolio 2 in 1C course)

		Half Term 2
Intent	What are we building on?	We build on the foundations we established to the topic in Half Term 1, we use our knowledge of the problems in Russian society pre-1917 to analyse the causes of the revolution of 1917. Following this we will assess the Bolshevik consolidation of power between 1918-24.
	Overarching theme, specification Link	AQA History: A Level Paper 2N - Revolution and Dictatorship: Russia 1917-1953. How did Lenin and the Bolsheviks consolidate power between 1918-1924?
Implementation	What are we teaching?	Week 1: What were the causes and events of the October/November 1917 revolution? I will explore the causes, course and extent of the revolution. I will assess whether the revolution was a mass movement against the government or a coup organised by a small political group.
		Week 2: How effective was Lenin and the Bolsheviks leadership? I will assess Lenin’s leadership and the establishment of Bolshevik authority. I will look at the first cabinet of Sovnarkom and the decrees and actions by December. I will consider to what extent Bolshevik rule was oppressive and authoritarian by December 1917. Portfolio 1
		Week 3: How was one-party control established? I will begin Section 2 ‘Bolshevik Consolidation, 1918-24’. I will look at the establishment of one-party control and the removal of the Constituent Assembly. I will revisit essay structure and modelling with use of the GST planning document.
		Week 4: How did the Bolsheviks consolidate the dictatorship? I will look at the Bolshevik approach to World War One and their involvement ending. I will continue to evaluate the consolidation of power by considering the role of the Red Army and the new constitution of 1918.
		Week 5: What were the causes and course of the Civil War? I will identify the key groups involved, the long term and short term causes of the Civil War in 1918. I will know the key events, with a focus on the role of Trotsky, the murder of the Tsar, strengths and weaknesses of the Reds and Whites and foreign intervention.
		Week 6: What was the impact of the Civil War? I will look at the social and economic condition of the Soviet Union as a result of the Civil War, the policies put in place, such as war communism and its impact. I will practice source analysis skills.
	What comes next?	Did Stalin rise to power due to his political acumen? How did he defeat Trotsky and the other contenders?
	Links to other curriculum areas	Economics A Level, Unit 1.1 Nature of Economics - the distinction between free market, mixed and command economies: referencing Karl Marx, as well as the advantages and disadvantages of a free market and command economy.
Impact	How will this be assessed?	I will remember by undertaking daily DNAs, weekly short answer tests. I will master source analysis and essay writing through modelling, practice and response to feedback given. Portfolio 1: Knowledge Test and source analysis on the establishment of Bolshevik power. (Portfolio 2 in 1C course)

		Half Term 3
Intent	What are we building on?	We build on our work on the consolidation of Bolshevik power with Lenin and dig deeper by considering economic, social and foreign policies up to 1924.
	Overarching theme, specification Link	AQA History: A Level Paper 2N - Revolution and Dictatorship: Russia 1917-1953. To what extent had Lenin achieved his aims both at home and abroad by 1924?
Implementation	What are we teaching?	Week 1: What was the impact of the Civil War? I will look at the social and economic condition of the Soviet Union as a result of the Civil War, the policies put in place, such as war communism and its impact. I will practice source analysis skills.
		Week 2: Was the NEP a betrayal of Bolshevism? I will explore what the NEP was and its political and economic impact. I will apply my knowledge to evaluate how far the NEP can be considered a betrayal of all that had been fought for since October 1917.
		Week 3: How did the Bolsheviks react to foreign intervention? I will assess the reaction of the Bolsheviks to intervention of foreign powers in the Civil War, such as the founding of the Comintern and its impact. I will apply content to essay practice. Portfolio 1
		Week 4: Had Lenin achieved his aims at home and abroad by 1924? I will explore the Russo-Polish War, the Treaty that followed and its impact. I will look at the Zinoviev Letter and repercussions to consider how far Bolshevik aims had been achieved by 1924.
		Week 5: Why was there a power vacuum? I will begin to explore the power vacuum and struggle by considering the nature of leadership that Lenin had established. I will unpick Lenin’s Testament and the consequences of it.
		Week 6: PD Week
	What comes next?	How did Stalin rise to power?
	Links to other curriculum areas	Economics A Level, Unit 1.1 Nature of Economics - the distinction between free market, mixed and command economies: referencing Karl Marx, as well as the advantages and disadvantages of a free market and command economy.
Impact	How will this be assessed?	I will remember by undertaking DNAs, weekly short answer tests. I will master source analysis and essay writing through modelling, practice and response to feedback given. Portfolio 1: Knowledge Test and Source analysis practice (2 sources) (Portfolio 2 in 1C course)

		Half Term 4
Intent	What are we building on?	We build on our work on the consolidation of Bolshevik power with Lenin and dig deeper by considering economic, social and foreign policies up to 1924.
	Overarching theme, specification Link	AQA History: A Level Paper 2N - Revolution and Dictatorship: Russia 1917-1953. How did Stalin rise to power 1924-1929?
Implementation	What are we teaching?	Week 1: Why was there a power struggle? I explore the divisions and contenders for power including Stalin, Trotsky, Kamenev, Zinoviev, Bukharin, Rykov and Tomsky. I will evaluate their individual strengths and weaknesses.
		Week 2: What was the ideological debate and how did Stalin win the power struggle? I will look at how and why Stalin became party leader and the outcome for the other contenders. I will know the main stages of Stalin’s career between 1917 and 1929, and evaluate Stalin’s personal and political skills.
		Week 3: What was the state of the economy between 1924-29? I explore the economic condition of Russia, 1924-1928, considering the impact of the NEP and the condition of industry and agriculture during the 1920’s. Portfolio 1
		Week 4: How effective was ‘The Great Turn’? I consider the reasons for and impact of the ‘Great Turn’; the economic shift. I identify the aims and key reasons behind the decisions for the First Five Year Plan with particular focus on collectivisation, and evaluate the varying impacts in towns and the countryside. Feedback from Portfolio 1
		Week 5: What was Stalin’s style of government? I begin looking at the key changes of Stalin’s government, the beginning of the cult of Stalin and the increased use of propaganda by 1929. I examine the government structure and bureaucratic centralism.
	What comes next?	What was the state of Russian society and economy between 1929-1941?
	Links to other curriculum areas	Reduce - Recall - Reapply for revision using the Curriculum Plan - this technique works for all your subjects!
Impact	How will this be assessed?	Portfolio 1: Knowledge Test and Essay

		Half Term 5
Intent	What are we building on?	We build on our focus on Stalin’s leadership from 1929 and zoom in on the economy and society from 1929-1941.
	Overarching theme, specification Link	AQA History: A Level Paper 2N - Revolution and Dictatorship: Russia 1917-1953. How did Stalin rise to power 1924-1929? What was the state of Russian society and economy between 1929-1941?
Implementation	What are we teaching?	Week 1: How did agriculture develop in the countryside? I begin Part 2 of the course zooming in on Stalin’s rule between 1929-41 with a particular focus on society and the economy. I explore voluntary and forced collectivisation by revisiting the aims of collectivisation and looking at the actions of Stalin.
		Week 2: How did society develop in the countryside? I consider the mechanisation and the impact of collectivisation on the kulaks and other peasants. I will analyse the implementation and success of collectivisation, including a close look at the famine of 1932-34. Portfolio 1
		Week 3: What were the developments in towns and cities? Portfolio feedback I look closely at industrialisation and society in the cities by first considering the aims and role of Gosplan and the first three Five Year Plans.
		Week 4: How did the cult of personality develop? I explore the origins of the personality cult and what it became at its height. I look at examples of propaganda in literature and the arts, with a focus on Socialist Realism.
		Week 5: What was the cult of personality at its height? I assess the height of the cult of personality and a closer look at examples of propaganda in literature and the arts. I continue to work on source analysis skills through modelling and unpicking a response to a practice question.
	What comes next?	NEA and Mock Exam Preparation
	Links to other curriculum areas	EPQ - research and skillset English - The Colour Purple - historical context link to the Civil Rights Movement
Impact	How will this be assessed?	I will remember by undertaking daily DNAs, weekly short answer tests. I will master source analysis and essay writing through modelling, practice and response to feedback given. Portfolio 1: - Essay practice

		Half Term 6
Intent	What are we building on?	This half term will focus on beginning Component 3, students Historical Investigation on the topic: The USA: From Emancipation to Civil Rights, c.1863-1981.
	Overarching theme, specification Link	Component 3: Historical Investigation, ties all three assessment objectives from Component 1 and 2 (AO1, AO2 and AO3) together in one piece of extended writing of 4500 words.
Implementation	What are we teaching?	Week 1: Portfolio Feedback, Revision and Introduction to the NEA I get to grips with what the NEA involves, which historical and academic skills will be demonstrated and begin to build contextual knowledge on the position of African Americans prior to 1877, the structure of government and the Constitution. Independent Study: You are assigned a factor to research and create a presentation
		Week 2: How impactful was legislation? How significant were presidents? I develop a deeper understanding of the American political system, considering the role of the judiciary and the legislature in civil rights between 1863-1981 by dividing the period into two time periods: 1877-1954, largely negative changes and 1954-1981, largely positive changes. I will investigate the role of Presidents in civil rights. Independent Study: Revision for End of Year Exams
		Week 3: Year 12 End of Year Exam Ms Kaur - Paper 1C Tudors - Tuesday 17th June 2.20pm (1 hour 40 mins) one Extract Q 30 marks & ONE Essay 25 marks Ms Skafi - Paper 2N Russia - Thursday 19th June 11.50am (1 hour 40 mins) ONE Source Analysis 30 marks, ONE Essay 25 marks Independent Study: Continue your research on assigned factor and create a presentation
		Week 4: How impactful were key individuals? + Interpretation work I continue to work on Component 3, considering individuals. I will look at interpretations and how to embed these.. Independent Study: You decide on your NEA question - which factor do you focus on? Find interpretations and sources to use in the essay.
		Week 5: End of Year Exam Feedback How impactful were grassroots organisations? How did the role of violence impact the movement? + Source work I look at the role of grassroots action in the fight for civil rights and how, at the same time, violence prevented change during this period. I will look at sources and how to embed these. I will receive feedback from the End of Year Exam and complete feedback actions. Independent Study: I will create my final plan for completing the CW over the summer - due in September. Find interpretations and sources to use in the essay.
	What comes next?	Completing a draft NEA by the beginning of next academic year in September
	Links to other curriculum areas	EPQ - research and skillset English - The Colour Purple - historical context link to the Civil Rights Movement
Impact	How will this be assessed?	NEA - marked internally and moderated externally 40 marks (AO1, AO2, AO3)