The Twentieth Century World

Book excerpt: Re-Discovering the Past is SHP's ideal series for mixed-ability teaching in Key Stage 3, combining clear author text, accessible but worthwhile activities and clear lines of enquiry. About the series Through this series you can ensure your teaching of National Curriculum History is totally accessible, interesting and worthwhile. It is based on the Schools History Project's awarding-winning series Discovering the Past but for this series SHP have: * streamlined the content, * simplified the language, * scaffolded the tasks, while retaining their characteristic emphasis on challenging readers to think deeply and pursue historical enquiry. SHP have also provided extensive support for further differentiation through FREE online support material via the Hodder History Nest. About this title Re-Discovering the Twentieth Century World provides an accessible textbook for the studying the revised History National Curriculum theme: 'Challenges for Britain, Europe and the wider world 1901-the present day'. It also offers an effective transition to GCSE History providing an overview of the content covered by many Modern World History courses. It covers four key topics: - The First World War (causes and life on the Western Front) - The rise of the dictators and the causes of the Second World War - The Second World War (overview and depth) - The Cold War Era (including the Cuban crisis, the Berlin Wall and Gandhi) The Twentieth Century Special Needs Support Materials and Re-Discovering the Twentieth Century World Teacher's Resource Book are available FREE from the Hodder History Nest. The full series: - Re-discovering Medieval Realms 1066-1500 - Re-discovering the Making of the United Kingdom 1500-1750 - Re-discovering Britain 1750-1900 - Re-discovering the Twentieth Century World