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Provide a coherent chronological KS3 history curriculum with 50 knowledge-rich lessons on twentieth century world history. Spark pupils’ curiosity, develop their understanding of the past and equip them to investigate the past as a historian.Ignite an interest in twentieth century history through memorable and compelling narratives, rich contextual detail and extraordinary peopleHelp all students to think critically about the past by focusing on the knowledge they need and then checking their understandingBuild secure positive identities and cultural capital with culturally and geographically diverse coverage including five new global history units for the 2nd editionSupport pupils’ long-term learning with knowledge organisers on key vocabulary, people, places, and datesPut knowledge into context with a full timeline covering the broad geographical scope of the period studiedEasy to implement in your school with the 10 unit/ 5 chapter structure and overarching enquiry question per unitDeliver excellent lessons and save time planning with the Teacher Guide available free on Collins.co.uk, containing teaching ideas, suggested sources, assessment, answers, essay titles and extended writing examplesUnit 1: The First World WarUnit 2: The USSRUnit 3: Germany and the NazisUnit 4: The Second World WarUnit 5: Wartime BritainUnit 6: Modern ChinaUnit 7: The Cold WarUnit 8: Civil Rights in the USAUnit 9: DecolonisationUnit 10: Postwar Britain